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.

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/talking-points-from-hearts-2-1-win-over-motherwell-4406503

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.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/something-will-turn-up-steve-clarke-makes-scotland-euro-2024-squad-claim-and-reveals-chat-with-player-after-georgia-snub-4415022

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.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/24010769.pundits-debate-shankland-rangers-transfer-branded-difficult/?ref=rss

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.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-vs-celtic-live-score-31250075

'Kyogo couldn't finish that' - Boyd hails Hearts' Shankland as 'best in the league'

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/24014316.boyd-singles-hearts-shankland-best-league/?ref=rss

McCann sets Shankland Hearts 'highest paid' demand as he warns over 'house of cards'

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/24014692.mccann-stark-hearts-warning-sets-shankland-contract-demand/?ref=rss

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.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lawrence-shankland-hearts-vow-skipper-30416225

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

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23320809.greenock-man-pleads-guilty-driving-charge/?ref=rss

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.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23988538.hearts-urged-shankland-rangers-transfer-brutal-verdict/?ref=rss

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.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23252924.hearts-chance-solidify-third-place-years/?ref=rss

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.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/aidan-denholm-hibs-confession-hearts-31744228