Robbie Neilson has been SACKED as Hearts boss after paying the price for a miserable run of five defeats in a row.
The 42-year-old was in second stint in charge at Tynecastle and led them back into the Scottish Premiership following the Gorgie club’s relegation during the Covid-hit season when the campaign was cut short.
Neilson guided the Jambos back into Europe last season after a third place finish as well as the Scottish Cup where they lost in extra time to Rangers but the axe has now fallen on the player who earned legendary status as a player with the club. After defeat to St Mirren allowed Aberdeen to leapfrog them into third place, the Tynecastle outfit released a statement saying: "Heart of Midlothian Football Club can confirm that it has parted company with manager Robbie Neilson. We'd like to thank Robbie for all of his efforts. A full statement from the Board of Directors will be released in due course. No further comment will be made today.”
