Why Hearts are relishing controversial Scottish Cup kick-off time
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson is relishing the late kick-off time for the club’s Scottish Cup quarter-final tie with St Mirren.
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Hearts 'top players in Scotland' assessment as Robbie Neilson puts Scottish Cup above Europe
No matter the Hearts XI which takes to the field against St Mirren on Saturday in the Scottish Cup quarter-final clash, the line-up will consist of the “top three, four players” in the country, according to manager Robbie Neilson.
What channel is Hearts vs St Mirren? Live stream, TV and kick-off details for Scottish Cup quarter-final clash
Hearts go into the Scottish Cup last eight clash with St Mirren, hampered by an injury crisis.
Robbie Neilson rues Hearts injury woes as 11 players struggle for fitness ahead of St Mirren clash
Hearts have all but secured third place in the Scottish Premiership as they maintain a 13-point advantage over their rivals – but the injuries are now piling up for Robbie Neilson' s side.
Specialist's report gives Hearts timescale for Michael Smith's return as Robbie Neilson explains the extent of seven injuries
A specialist’s report on the injury decreed that surgery is not necessary at this point, but Smith must avoid training and playing for three to four weeks. Hearts hope he will resume training by the middle of April and potentially be ready for action again before the season finishes.
Gary Mackay: Now we know why Ann Budge kept Robbie Neilson at Hearts
It was refreshing to see even if some people liked to question it. Even last year, when the negativity peaked after the Scottish Cup exit at Brora Rangers, she must have realised there were mitigating circumstances as club owner at the time.
John Souttar injury relief as Hearts team-mate Andy Halliday proves to be wide of the mark
John Souttar has not suffered yet another Achilles injury after Andy Halliday sparked fears over his Hearts team-mate.
Gary Mackay: The reason for Hearts' extra edge as season's climax nears
Above and beyond that, the start made in each of these games is really encouraging in my opinion. They’ve come out attacking and pushing the opposition back. With a passionate support behind you, everything can take off when you start matches in that manner.