Lawrence Shankland has issued a strong Hearts apology after defeat at Aberdeen.
Robbie Neilson and his troops found themselves three goals down before the half hour mark with the game effectively over with over an hour to play. Dons star man Duk fired a double while Mattie Pollock also got in on the scoring act as Barry Robson continues to impress in the dugout with the Reds right back in the mixer for third spot. The capital club are now just four points clear while Hibs are one point further back in fifth.
Following the full-time whistle the travelling support voiced their opinions with the Hearts skipper admitting it is totally acceptable for them to do so and that he understands the anger they displayed after letting down the large numbers in attendance. James Hill reportedly argued back at full-time with the striker unware of the incident at the time.
