Robbie Neilson insists Craig Gordon's Hearts heroics should see him named Player of the Year

Robbie Neilson hailed Craig Gordon ’s Hampden wonder save and believes the Hearts keeper should be crowned Scotland’s Player of the Year.

The Jambos number one pulled off a stunning one-handed stop in the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hibs from a Ryan Porteous header.

That was key in Hearts’ 2-1 victory which was secured thanks to goals from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley.

The 39-year-old stopper is in terrific form at Tynecastle and could be heading to the World Cup in December with his country.

He’s enjoying a new lease of life under Neilson who has guided Hearts to third in the Premiership and a Scottish Cup Final on May 21.

Now, he wants to see his captain named as Scotland’s best player when awards are dished out next month.

Neilson said: “Craig has been outstanding. I’d expect him to be in the running for Player of the Year.

“In my opinion he should win it because he’s done it every week for us.

“A number of players have performed at different times throughout the season.

“But every week he’s pulled off saves for us and it has helped us massively as a team.

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“The save today was crucial. It’s big names for big games, that’s what Craig does. He steps up to the plate when we need him.

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