“Boss inheritance of lack of goals in the team. I hope he’s going to be backed at the first opportunity to find a forward/goal scorer from somewhere? That’s not easy I know but better than doing nothing like the last transfer window.”placeholder image
“Boss inheritance of lack of goals in the team. I hope he’s going to be backed at the first opportunity to find a forward/goal scorer from somewhere? That’s not easy I know but better than doing nothing like the last transfer window.” | SNS Group

Hearts fans react to dramatic draw with Hibs as transfer demands sent and new derby hero emerges

Teenage sensation James Wilson was the man of the moment as Hearts earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Hibs

It was honours even in the first Edinburgh derby of the season as Hearts came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Hibs at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership table.

In just the second league match of the Neil Critchley era, Heart asserted themselves early on, enjoying the bulk of early possession but ultimately failing to create much in terms of clear goal scoring opportunities.

As the match progressed, hosts Hibs started the brighter after the interval and took the lead through a strike from summer signing Mykola Kukharevych. 

However, just as the hosts looked set to climb off the bottom of the table, Hearts struck back with 17-year-old James Wilson netting his second league goal in as many matches this season. But what did the travelling supporters make of the display from Hearts at Easter Road? Here’s how some fans responded to the Edinburgh Evening News’ social media post for reaction to the game.

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