Lawrence Shankland in x-rated Aberdeen fan response as Hearts skipper snapped giving single digit salute
dailyrecord.co.ukHe may have put Hearts ahead, but Lawrence Shankland left the Pittodrie pitch on the losing side as Aberdeen turned it around to secure a massive 2-1 win.And the Jambos skipper didn't take too well to the post-match taunts from the home fans as he made his way to the away dressing room.
One punter captured the Scotland international responding with a single digit salute as he had to endure the Red Army's celebrations.It looked like the writing was on the wall for Barry Robson when Shankland sent a diving header past Kelle Roos to give Steven Naismith's men a deserved 1-0 lead.
But then the visitors seemed to go into their shell as the hosts stepped it up. That continued after the break and Bojan Miovski drew the Dons level shortly after half-time.
A point wouldn't have been the worst outcome for either, but Robson's side made one last push and Leighton Clarkson struck in stoppage time.Given Aberdeen could have gone bottom of the table, it was a welcome three points to slightly improve their league position.
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