CHERRIES youngster James Hill took to social media to apologise to Hearts fans after a shouting match with a fan following a 3-0 defeat to Aberdeen.

Defender Hill, currently on loan in the Scottish capital, responded angrily to a supporter who shouted at him to “get back” to Cherries.

The 21-year-old has made 13 appearances whilst on loan at Hearts, with the Edinburgh outfit currently on a losing streak of three games, conceding three goals in each match.

Apologising for the outburst, the England under-21 international shared on Instagram: “I just want to apologise to the Hearts supporters for my reaction after the full-time whistle on Saturday.

“Like you, I was angry and frustrated with the result. As I went to thank the fans at full time, a supporter repeatedly shouted at me to get back down to Bournemouth and obviously that hurt me as I’ve never given anything less than 100 per cent in a Hearts shirt.

“I’ve loved every minute of my time at the club; the fans are second to none and that’s why Saturday's performance hurt so bad. I reacted in frustration by shouting back that ‘I never give anything less than my all’ but I realise it was wrong of me to do so.

“The Hearts fans were brilliant on Saturday despite the loss and I can assure you I was as every bit as angry as you were, hence my reaction. I’ll continue to give my absolute all for the maroon jersey between now and the end of the season and there was no intention to disrespect the travelling supporters.”

Hill and Hearts return to action on Saturday, when they travel to Kilmarnock. Robbie Neilson’s charges sit in third place in the Scottish Premiership table, four points clear of Aberdeen with nine games remaining.