10 burning Hearts and Hibs questions as Ryan Stevenson and Tam McManus weigh up Scottish Cup blockbuster

It's Edinburgh Derby day once again as Hearts take on Hibs at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi finals.

The stakes are high for both sides as they seek a final meeting against Celtic or Rangers.

Hearts have European football wrapped up with a third place Premiership finish but a cup triumph could remove a bit of the dark shadow around Shaun Maloney's Hibs tenure so far.

Former Jambos hero Ryan Stevenson and Easter Road favourite Tam McManus give their verdict on a series of burning questions ahead of the big game.

Psychologically, Hearts have a massive hold over Hibs. It’s been that way for a long, long time. With the two games being back to back and Hearts winning last weekend for me it just deepens that pressure upon Hibs. The players will be feeling that

I’m sure along with the management staff. What Hearts can’t and won’t do is get complacent – I’m sure of that.

Time will tell today. But the way Hearts played in the second half when they controlled and dominated the game will give them added confidence.

It’s not about one player for Hearts, yes people will look at Barrie McKay, Liam Boyce and others but Hearts’ strength is in their team unit. The sole reason Hearts have done well this year is down to the unity of the squad. There’s been outstanding individual performances but as a team when needed, players have stepped up. The biggest game changer will be our fans. As always when the boys need them they are there for them.

For Hibs it can be Chris Cadden. He will relish the wide open spaces at Hampden and his delivery is superb. He’s probably been Hibs’ most consistent performer this season. McKay will be the danger man for Hearts. A player I’ve always liked, his ability has never been in question.

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