Jubilant Robbie Neilson revealed Hearts legend John Robertson was the first text in his phone after watching Lawrence Shankland match his 31-year goalscoring record to help destroy Hibs.
The Jambos boss was ecstatic as his side booked a Scottish Cup last 16 spot with a 3-0 derby demolition at Easter Road. Skipper Shankland’s 80th minute drive ended Hibs’ hopes and also ensured he becomes the first Jambo since Robbo in 1992 to hit 20 goals in a season. Four of those have come against Hibs.
And even an injury time red card for a late challenge on Rocky Bushiri couldn’t ruin a glorious afternoon for Shankland as Neilson hit his own landmark with a first win in Leith as a player or manager. Neilson - who watched from the stands as he started a two-game touchline ban - beamed: “Brilliant for him, brilliant. The first guy to text me was Robbo, looking for Shanks’ number. Whether that’s to congratulate or warn him, I don’t know! We’ll need to wait and see.
