Robbie Neilson

MANAGER NOTES

Good afternoon from Tynecastle Park.

Today we welcome Jack Ross, the players, staff and supporters of Hibs to Gorgie. I’m sure that when the fixtures were released a few months ago, this was the one that everyone in Edinburgh went searching for. It’s the biggest date in the calendar, and it’s taken on added significance with the fans because of how well both teams have started this season.

Derbies are electric, frantic and sometimes football breaks out! But in all seriousness, I’m hoping that the fans are treated to a good game. That’s why I’m pleased that there will be both sets of supporters inside the stadium today. The atmosphere will be incredible and our players will feed off of it. Some of them experienced a full Tynecastle for the first time against Aberdeen and I know they were blown away by it. They can expect an even bigger, even louder backing this afternoon. I’m delighted with the way we have started our cinch Premiership campaign. We’ve had some really difficult opening fixtures, and passed nearly every test. We’ve added to our squad in recent weeks and it’s the strongest it’s been for some time. All in all we are sitting in a good position but we know it’s just the start, the challenge for us to keep it going. We all know the demands here at Hearts; win every game you play, and that’s certainly what we aim to do every week. I hope that when our team steps out on the pitch it will be to a wall of noise. We need our supporters on it from first whistle to last if we are to do the same on the park. It’s an exciting time to be associated with Heart of Midlothian Football Club, and we’ll be doing everything in our power to give our fans the bragging rights in Edinburgh once again. Enjoy the game,

Robbie Neilson