Steven Naismith insists Robert Snodgrass' response to the decision to bring his Hearts career to an end is NOT a distraction.
The 35-year-old was a key member of the first-team set-up under Robbie Neilson and assistant boss Lee McCulloch but after the sacking of the management team, Naisy took interim charge of first team affairs and told the former Scotland star his time in the capital was up.
Snodgrass took to social media earlier today vowing to tell 'his side of the story' while expressing his sadness over his exit. He admitted to being 'gutted and disappointed' at being told his time in Gorgie had come to an end. He took the time to thank the former management team and the fans for all their support during his time at the club in an emotional online address as he broke his silence over the situation.