Robbie Neilson insists John Souttar can handle the heat from unhappy Hearts fans but he hopes the Jambos support can bury the hatchet for the rest of the season.
The Rangers bound defender saw his every touch booed by a section of the home support in the 2-0 win against St Johnstone.
Neilson said: “John is a mentally strong character. He’s came back from three career threatening injuries. I only know a few people who have come back from a single Achilles rupture never mind three.