Critchley: ‘Saturday was a good day for Hearts’

Neil Critchley was delighted that striker Lawrence Shankland bagged a double and goalkeeper Craig Gordon earned his 100th clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Dundee at Tynecastle in the William Hill Premiership.

The head coach told Hearts TV: “Delighted for Shanks to score, a good header and a good move.”

He added: “To score two goals, both from Shanks, Jamesy (James Wilson) making his first start, Craigy’s kept his 100th clean sheet. Three points, it is a good day for us.”

Critchley also felt that his men started well and created some decent opportunities.

Now for Europe and a trip to face Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday in the UEFA Europa Conference League (17.45).

Meanwhile, Hearts’ Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie at Brechin City will be on Friday, January 17 (7.45pm) and the fourth round clash at Glebe Park will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland.

Ticket information will be revealed soon say the club.