Lawrence Shankland's Hearts heroics get John Robertson on the blower after matching record in Hibs thumping
22.01.2023 - 21:03
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
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.
“But it just shows how long it’s been. I think it’s 31 years since someone hit 20 and that shows how hard it is. But I always knew bringing Lawrence here, having him at Dundee United before and seeing him at Ayr United, that he scores goals.
“It’s up to us to create them and we’ve managed to do that. I think he’ll go on to score more. Can he get to 30?
“‘I’m disappointed with the red card. I didn’t think there was any contact. But we can’t appeal it so there’s not much we can do. I’m delighted but ultimately for me it’s just about beating Hibs. It’s for the fans. We had 3,500 fans here today.
“We all know league form goes out the window in these games and it’s all about what happens in 90 minutes We’ve managed to get it here. It’s been a while since we have won here so it’s nice to
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