Robbie Neilson in Hearts transfer headache as boss admits Liam Boyce injury devastation

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Robbie Neilson admits he’ll be forced to squeeze every extra penny out of the Hearts budget after a season-ending injury to Liam Boyce.

The Jambos boss will attempt to use the final days of the window to bolster his attacking options after losing the Northern Irishman to a damaged cruciate in Sunday’s Premiership win over St Johnstone.

Kye Rowles also misses tonight’s Premier Sports Cup last-16 clash with Killie after undergoing surgery on a damaged metatarsal and also faces a prolonged spell out.

It all adds up to a headache for Neilson for whom a last-minute recruitment drive has been rubber-stamped. He said: “I’ve been chatting to the board for the last few weeks to be honest.