'We need to get our defence sorted', 'brutal second half', 'why is everyone complaining?' Hearts fans react to 3-1 win over Arbroath

Despite taking such a commanding lead into the break the hosts were made to work for the points after the break with the visitors pulling a goal back from Kris Doolan and limiting Robbie Neilson’s men in front of goal.

Here’s what the fans had to say on social media:

@MacNaBracha: “Brutal second half. If Hearts are only going to play 45 minutes per game, at least charge us £9 instead of 18.”

@markmacdonald78: “Perspective! We are playing against a group of lads that aren’t full time footballers. We need to be more ruthless. This passing the ball side to side and back for 45 mins is excruciating to watch. Fans will be all over them if they have to witness this!!”

@dusty_bawls51: “Disgraceful performance in the second half got the win but we need to get our defence sorted.”

@Jambo_Ross: “A wins a win. Mind numbing 2nd half though. We move on. Hopefully rip Dundee apart Saturday... 6-0 for that one please Hearts.”

@LewisAdair2: “Why is there people complaining on this??? It was a solid win. The boys put a good shift in. I enjoyed the match... well done men.”

@Kavanini1878: “Though we sometimes go down we will aye go back up, Hearts Hearts glorious Hearts.”

@AYearWithJurgen: “Hearts at home in the league: 6-2, 2-1, 3-0, 6-1, 5-3, 3-1, not bad.”

@LifeIsFootball6: “Solid win, and five points clear at the top. Doesn't get much better than that.”

@SWhyte1874: “Rotten 2nd half but understandable. All about the W.”

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