There was an old adage among top flight players like myself who never experienced life at the Old Firm: “If you don’t play for Rangers or Celtic the next best thing is to beat them.” It sure as hell rang true for me.
Battering Hibs with Hearts was obviously a thrill as well but in my time in Gorgie we kind of just got used to dumping our poor neighbours.
There was no bigger statement than flooring one of the big two. Here’s the galling thing ahead of Tuesday's visit of Rangers though: Daniel Stendel was in charge the last time Hearts pulled off a win over Rangers.
That’s 11 games and almost four years without a win in the fixture - see picture above. Yes the Glasgow duo may have far greater resources but it should never be the case that Hearts go so long without laying a fist on them.