Hearts were narrowly beaten by English Premier League side Sheffield United in a closed-door friendly in Edinburgh this afternoon.
Robbie Neilson gave Jordan Roberts and Elliott Frear game-time, while Olly Lee was also involved having returned from his season-long loan at Gillingham. Ross Stewart enjoyed his first outing in goals and Aaron Hickey also played 45-minutes in the match.
The Jambos went behind early when former Rangers midfielder John Fleck netted for the Blades, and Neilson's men were unable to find an equaliser.
Hearts started as follows: Zlamal, Smith, White, Halkett, Damour, Hickey, Walker, Lee, Moore, Roberts, Boyce.
Subs: Stewart, Wighton, Garuccio, Brandon, Irving, Henderson, Hamilton, Frear, McGill, C. Smith, Denholm.
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Fans seemed quite encouraged at the result.
"Absolutely buzzing we actually playing again, especially against top quality opposition. Cheers Sheffield United." - @captainjamtart
"Good to see the boys back playing games, not a bad result at all against Premier League opposition." - @AaronFraser37
"First matchplay after disrupted training and 11 changes. It's about getting up to speed not what the score was. HHGH." - @Auldreidy
