The crisis-hit Jambos crashed out of Europe to Moldovan minnows Petrocub in front of a seething Tynecastle on Thursday.
Lawrence Shankland has bit back at the Hearts boo boys - insisting they’re not helping the Jambos’ dire situation.
Hearts are rooted to the basement - a point behind the Perth side - with a Boxing Day derby against Hibs at Tynecastle also on the horizon. And Shankland has called on his team mates to block out the noise and deliver the goods ahead of Christmas. “I’m certainly not blaming the support for what happened on the pitch. I’m just saying it didn’t help. Usually on European nights they are brilliant. They can cheer you over the line. But as I said there was a weird atmosphere and I know the league form isn’t helping with things. We are looking to improve that. It was a difficult night all round.
Shankland knows it’s down to the players to deliver the performances - and results - that will get the punters back on side. He understands the flak. And asked if he would urge the fans to get behind the players come kick off time tomorrow, he said: “I’m not asking the fans to do anything. Join our panel for a laugh, a moan and a look at all things Scottish football, as well as having your say on the biggest issues in the game.Alternatively, you can watch on Facebook or Twitter.
“It’s a missed opportunity. Without doubt. Qualification was there for us after the start we had. But it wasn’t to be. It’s a sore one. The objective was to win the game and get through and we’ve not managed to do that.
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