How the Hearts players performed in the 5-3 win over Ayr. Picture: SNSHow the Hearts players performed in the 5-3 win over Ayr. Picture: SNS
How the Hearts players performed in the 5-3 win over Ayr. Picture: SNS

Four excellent performances, two not so much - How the Hearts players rated in the eventful 5-3 win over Ayr United

Hearts remained top of the Scottish Premiership, hitting at least five goals for the third time this season as they defeated Ayr United 5-3.

Tynecastle was battered by the elements as the teams played out a rather uneventful first half before the game exploded into life after the break. Ayr hit two quick-fire goals to make it 2-1 which only provoked Hearts into a stirring display. How did the players involved fare?

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.

Scroll down and click through to see how all 14 Hearts players rated in the win over Ayr United.