Shankland

Shankland has been consistently been linked with but CEO Andrew McKinlay has refused to rule out Shankland staying at and revealed he'd be willing to re-open discussions.

Shankland later called Cooke out for accepting dark money from moderate Democratic PACs attacking her in the race after Cooke’s campaign accused Shankland of voting with Republican lawmakers to block Medicaid expansion, which was misleading.

After some contentious VAR decisions, which did not go the Jambos way, Shankland then produced further magic as he once again beat the Wells goalkeeper to double the Jambos lead in the 71st minute.

Asked what this goal had done for Shankland, who was surely miffed at being excluded from the original squad, Clarke replied that it had made the player smile.

Following the international break, the Jambos then completed their third win as Lawrence Shankland's goal against St Johnstone ensure another three points.

Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield - now at Charlotte FC - suggested Rangers failing to move for Shankland would be "incredibly wrong" but admitted there has been a long-term oversight from Celtic and Rangers in investing in Scottish talent.

Hearts have not looked dangerous, really at all this afternoon but that goal from Shankland was a top finish and seems to have given them a bit of a boost.

Meanwhile, Shankland admits he has aspirations to play at the top level like every player - but for now he’s concentrating on taking Hearts back up the rungs.

Scott McPhee, 33, of Shankland Road, committed the offences at Sinclair Street in November 2021.

Stevenson has highlighted just how important Shankland has been to Hearts this campaign, and he feels if they were to let him go, then they could give up the chance of finishing third in the division.

The likes of Cammy Devlin, Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson have proven to be savvy additions, while Lawrence Shankland – who had fallen out of favour in Belgium and was struggling for form – has been back to his best since pitching up in the capital.

We can’t control what goes on, that’s up to the club but if Shankland is still here come the end of January then we know he is going to be so important for us.

An instinctive over-the-shoulder equaliser against St Mirren in Paisley on Wednesday night was Shankland’s 30th club goal of season 2023/24.

Clarke is expected to hand Dykes Scotland's No.9 squad shirt, with Adams likely to be No.10 and Shankland No.20.

Despite Shankland grabbing the goal he so badly needed before the hour, Che Adams is still the best option.

Following a serious leg injury to goalkeeper Craig Gordon, Shankland has been entrusted by Neilson and now current head coach Steven Naismith to lead as captain.

Grant, taking over spot-kick duties from Shankland, despatched his effort clinically beyond Kelle Roos.

Hearts have taken an online swipe at Joe Hart with a cheeky tweet after his alleged X-rated shout at Lawrence Shankland over the penalty awarded to the Jambos at Tynecastle.

He faces the fight of his life for game time at a club carrying three players for every position, and in which Lawrence Shankland is literally the undroppable centre-forward due to his predatory goalscoring record.

Hot-shot Lawrence Shankland will be aiming to fire Hearts into the Scottish Cup fifth round on Sunday night, but Airdrie know they have an on-form ex-Jambo in their ranks who could help topple the Tynecastle side.