Robert Snodgrass breaks Hearts exit silence as 'gutted' star vows to reveal all over shock departure

The 35-year-old was binned by new boss Steven Naismith in one of the new gaffer's first acts.

Robert Snodgrass admitted he was left “gutted and disappointed” after being binned from the fight for third place with Hearts as he took a swipe at the lack of team unity at Tynecastle.

The veteran’s former Scotland team-mate Steven Naismith made the call to axe the 35-year-old in a shock move after landing the Gorgie gig following Robbie Neilson’s sacking. Record Sport exclusively revealed last week he was in talks to terminate his contract early. Now Snodgrass vowed to spill the beans and tell the whole truth behind his departure from Hearts but is opting to keep his own counsel at the moment.

He said in a statement on social media: "Just want to thank Hearts for giving me the opportunity to pull on the jersey and play back in the Scottish game. Big thanks to the fans for making me feel loved again, your support has been superb home and away. I would like to thank Robbie Neilson and Lee McCulloch for bringing me to play football in a really good team.

"I was emotionally attached to and determined for us to kick on. The previous six weeks had been a real challenge for us all. But that's when a TEAM sticks TOGETHER. Digs in and fights for the guy next to you. I was in for the fight and desperate for third place but that chance was sadly taken away from me. It left me gutted and disappointed.

"I wish the club all the best for the rest of the season. I loved working with a great set of boys, helping and developing the younger boys' game. The amount of positive texts I've received from the dressing room leaves me no doubt I've made friends for life.

"I will definitely tell my side of the story but right now isn't the appropriate moment, out of respect to my team and the supporters. The focus has to be on third place. Hope the boys smash it."