'Naismith has to deliver', 'harsh on Walker' - Hearts fans react to Robbie Neilson's team selection

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Euan Henderson gets a start, as one of two changes, after replacing Josh Ginnelly off the bench during the week in the team’s 4-0 win over Raith Rovers – a game where he grabbed his second for the club.

Armand Gnanduillet starts on the bench, whereas the omission of Jamie Walker with Steven Naismith coming in is somewhat of a surprise.

Walker was instrumental in the victory in Kirkcaldy during the week. Played behind Liam Boyce he was at his scheming best. There was a real hunger to his game as he pressed opponents and looked sharp with the ball. He was unlucky not to hit the back of the net.

Steven Naismith starts ahead of Jamie Walker. Picture: SNS

Some fans are expecting more from Naismith, with the view the captain doesn’t have the same influence on matches as he did when he first arrived.

Supporters have given their view on the line-up:

@seanbaillie91: “Walker our best player on Tuesday and he’s dropped? Sending out the wrong type of message if you ask me.”

@EvanMcCallumm: “Feel a bit for Walker but I’m happy with that.”

@_SamCunningham: “Bit harsh on Walker, how can you expect him to be consistent when he has a cracking game and then benched for the next.”

@marsh_ross: “Said on Tuesday we've looked a better team without Berra and Naismith this season. Naismith has a lot to prove today after Walker's performance in that role on Tuesday.”

@andyhmfc: “We’re probably closer to our full strength now. hopefully Gnandulliet comes on again and does well.”

@THWBcb1: “Very happy with this team. Folk moaning about Walker haven't seen him this season.”

@A_McLean99: “Good team. Not sure Walker deserved to be dropped but Naismith is a great replacement.”

@Jamtarts_1874: “I mean Gnanduillet hasn’t played a full game since start of December so he can’t be expected to be starting straight away.”

@ThisMyStoryPod: “Harsh on Walker. Naismith has to deliver today, shouting and moaning isn’t enough.”

@TheOldCastleRo1: “Happy with that, but Walker had earned a start from Tuesday.”