Jubilant Robbie Neilson revealed Hearts legend John Robertson was the first text in his phone after watching Lawrence Shankland match his 31-year goalscoring record to help destroy Hibs.The Jambos boss was ecstatic as his side booked a Scottish Cup last 16 spot with a 3-0 derby demolition at Easter Road.
Skipper Shankland’s 80th minute drive ended Hibs’ hopes and also ensured he becomes the first Jambo since Robbo in 1992 to hit 20 goals in a season.
Four of those have come against Hibs.And even an injury time red card for a late challenge on Rocky Bushiri couldn’t ruin a glorious afternoon for Shankland as Neilson hit his own landmark with a first win in Leith as a player or manager.
Neilson - who watched from the stands as he started a two-game touchline ban - beamed: “Brilliant for him, brilliant. The first guy to text me was Robbo, looking for Shanks’ number.
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