10 burning Hearts vs Hibs derby questions answered as McManus and Stevenson argue it out ahead of Euro decider

STEVO: I must admit I thought Hearts were cruising to third spot and if you’d said to me a few months ago one of them would be sacking a manager, I would have said it would have been Hibs. It just shows how quickly things can turn in football and how fast things can unravel. I can’t believe Hibs are still in there when I’ve been reading Tam greeting in the Record every week.

TAM: Yes, I am very surprised. With the money Hearts made from getting European group stage football and investment in the squad (third biggest budget) then I thought they would have been miles clear of Hibs to be honest. As for the noises coming out of Hearts about challenging the Old Firm, that’s worked out well!

STEVO: Hearts. Absolutely no doubt. When you think about where they were sitting a few months ago, to eventually finish fifth in the league is unthinkable. Hibs have nothing to lose now and it’s all on my old club.

TAM: Undeniably Hearts. All the pressure is on Hearts. They have already blown an 11 point lead for third place and it would be absolutely UNTHINKABLE for Hibs to finish in front of Hearts and the Jambos to finish fifth after being in third for most of the season.

STEVO: They both need to go out all guns blazing to win. There’s no other way to approach a derby game. I know Hearts only need a point but I’ve never gone out to settle for a draw in any match, regardless of the situation. It’s far too dangerous to play for a draw and Hearts really need to go out and put the issue to bed.

TAM: I’d think both go out to win the game. In fairness to Stevie Naismith he has gone out and attacked in every game he’s been really positive. Hearts will not be allowed to play for a draw by the punters at Tynecastle so they will go for the