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Hearts fans sour Billy McNeill tribute as they let their club down against Hibs

Hearts supporters failed to respect a minute's applause in memory of Celtic hero Billy McNeill before their game against Hibs.

All 42 SPFL teams across Scotland came together to remember Cesar this weekend but a section of the travelling fans at Easter Road let their team down badly.

Singing could be heard from the away supporters who were booed by Hibs fans once the moment of celebration had come to a close.

Hearts supremo Ann Budge has reacted strongly to a rogue element among their fanbase and has closed a section in the Wheatfield stand for their final league games over vile behaviour during the last Edinburgh derby.

Ann Budge has taken a hardline stance over unacceptable behaviour (SNS Group)

And the Tynecastle board will be monitoring today's events as the look to move their club forward after a spate of incidents which have hit Scottish football this year.

The Lisbon Lions captain McNeill was regarded as one of the greatest men to ever grace our game and the incident leaves a sour taste after a weekend of poignant tributes up and down the country.

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