How the Hearts players rated. Picture: SNSHow the Hearts players rated. Picture: SNS
How the Hearts players rated. Picture: SNS

Andy Irving standout - Hearts player ratings for 3-1 win over Alloa

By Joel Sked
Published 16th Jan 2021, 17:01 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2021, 17:11 BST
Hearts defeated Alloa Athletic at the Indodrill Stadium to open up a seven point lead at the top of the Scottish Championship.

With Dunfermline dropping points on Friday night and Dundee not in action, Robbie Neilson’s men took advantage by securing the three points which should have been slightly easier than it was. A Kevin Cawley header when Alloa were down to ten men raised the blood pressure of some in the Hearts camp but Josh Ginnelly confirmed the win with a brilliant run.

Andy Irving and Elliott Frear had given the visitors a 2-0 first-half lead.

How did the Hearts players rate out of ten?

Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.

How the Hearts players rated. Picture: SNS

. ALLOA, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 16: Hearts Andy Irving (left) celebrates his opener with Michael Smith during a Scottish Championship match between Alloa Athletic and Heart of Midlothian at The Indodrill Arena on January 16, 2021, in Alloa, Scotland. (Photo by Bruce White / SNS Group)

How the Hearts players rated. Picture: SNS Photo: Bruce White - SNS Group

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Barely involved and had little chance with the goal.

. Craig Gordon - 6

Barely involved and had little chance with the goal. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Defensively sound as usual. Could have been better in the final third, a few times he delivered a poor cross.

. Michael Smith - 6

Defensively sound as usual. Could have been better in the final third, a few times he delivered a poor cross. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Not a busy afternoon for the CB. Showed his strength in one v one duels.

. Craig Halkett - 6

Not a busy afternoon for the CB. Showed his strength in one v one duels. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

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Gave Gordon a scare with a back pass but largely a solid display. Some proactive defending led to a counter attack in the first half. When it comes to heading and clearing, no better in the league.

. Christophe Berra - 7

Gave Gordon a scare with a back pass but largely a solid display. Some proactive defending led to a counter attack in the first half. When it comes to heading and clearing, no better in the league. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Barely involved and had little chance with the goal.

1. Craig Gordon - 6

Barely involved and had little chance with the goal. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Defensively sound as usual. Could have been better in the final third, a few times he delivered a poor cross.

2. Michael Smith - 6

Defensively sound as usual. Could have been better in the final third, a few times he delivered a poor cross. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Not a busy afternoon for the CB. Showed his strength in one v one duels.

3. Craig Halkett - 6

Not a busy afternoon for the CB. Showed his strength in one v one duels. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

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Gave Gordon a scare with a back pass but largely a solid display. Some proactive defending led to a counter attack in the first half. When it comes to heading and clearing, no better in the league.

4. Christophe Berra - 7

Gave Gordon a scare with a back pass but largely a solid display. Some proactive defending led to a counter attack in the first half. When it comes to heading and clearing, no better in the league. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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