Robbie Neilson crowns Hearts' Stephen Humphrys as Goal of the Season winner but slams Josh Ginnelly sending off

Robbie Neilson reckons we can draw a line under this year's goal of the season competition right now after Stephen Humphrys’ jaw dropping strike against Dundee United.

The Hearts sub sealed the points for the Jambos with the final kick of the game when he burst from his own 18-yard line, rode a couple of tackles and then let fly from the halfway line. Humphry’s screamer settled a frantic battle at Tynecastle as Hearts came from behind to beat 10 men United – who saw Ryan Edwards sent off after a VAR check on his hefty follow through on Andy Halliday.

Steven Fletcher fired United ahead early but Lawrence Shankland and Alex Cochrane turned it around before Humphrys produced something extra special to make sure. Neilson said: I’ve been here for a long time and see a lot of games over the years but I can’t think of a better goal to be honest with you. It was an unbelievable finish.

“As soon as it left his boot we all thought it had a chance, it’s over the keeper, is it dipping and time kind of slowed down a bit. It was outstanding and I’m delighted for him, firstly he is a brilliant boy, he has been brilliant for the dressing room and the group. He has been a wee bit in and out but you saw when he comes on what he can give you.

“It shows you both sides of him, pace, power, strength but also the finesse to have that final finish. I think goal of the season is now done in Scottish football.”

Neilson would love to have the on-loan Wigan ace beyond the end of this season. He knows Humphreys is a cult hero for fans and he said: “He is, and the dressing room, he is a really good character. The boys love him and so does the fans because he is different to what we’ve got there.

“I’m over the moon for him. I would love to keep him longer