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Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 7
Sep 25, 2021 at 3pm UK
Tynecastle
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Hearts
3 - 0
Livingston

Smith (25'), Boyce (33' pen.), Cochrane (64')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Shinnie (49'), Omeonga (76'), Fitzwater (78')

Robbie Neilson hails his side's summer recruits after Hearts brush aside Livington

Robbie Neilson hails his side's summer recruits after Hearts brush aside Livington
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Barrie McKay and Cammy Devlin played starring roles in the 3-0 victory.

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hailed Barrie McKay and Cammy Devlin after his summer recruits shone in the 3-0 victory over Livingston.

McKay was involved in Michael Smith's opener and created the third for Alex Cochrane as the Gorgie side climbed up to second in the cinch Premiership.

Those strikes sandwiched a Liam Boyce penalty in the first half in what was a dominant performance from the hosts.

Australian Devlin also became an instant hit with the home fans on his full debut with a lively display in the middle of the park.

Neilson said: "Barrie's performance was the reason we brought him here.

"We've got Barry, Gary Mackay-Steven, Ben Woodburn, Jamie Walker and Josh Ginnelly, so that keeps everyone fresh and ready to go. He did well.

"Cammy's another piece in the jigsaw; he's 23, he's got energy, pace, mobility and he can deal with the ball.

"I was really pleased with the way we played. We've been like that in the majority of games we've played this season.

"Today was a day that the majority of things we've been working on came to fruition.

"Livingston have had tough games – Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, against Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

"So we knew it would be important to bring energy that would allow us to dominate the game. I think we've a decent squad here now. All in all, it's been a good day."

Livingston manager Davie Martindale admitted the game had been a step too far for his team after facing Old Firm sides twice within seven days.

The Lions could not recreate the heroics that saw them beat Celtic last Sunday.

Martindale said: "It was a tough one, I'm not going to sit here and tell lies.

"I think you could see that the last two games have caught up on us. I'm not using that as an excuse but I think it played a big part in how we approached the game.

"We were very passive and quite lethargic and we gave away possession too easily.

"I don't think it comes down to attitude, I think we were lethargic and we were quite passive out of possession, which isn't a Livingston performance.

"We didn't get a chance to put pressure on the ball in the mid-third, which gave Hearts too much time on the ball and they kept moving us. You're running about and chasing shadows."

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