Andy Halliday reveals Hearts Hall of Fame inspiration as he takes jag to ensure Scottish Cup Final place

Andy Halliday insists seeing the class of 2012 being inducted into Hearts hall of fame was all the inspiration he needs to become a Scottish Cup legend in Gorgie himself.

Hampden heroes including David Templeton, Andy Webster, Danny Grainger and Jamie MacDonald were present at the club’s player of the year bash on Sunday as they marked a decade since their 5-1 thrashing of Hibs.

Halliday - twice a loser in the showpiece final - is now desperate to make it third time lucky on a personal level and join them in Gorgie footballing royalty.

And he’s leaving nothing to chance after taking an injection to ensure he shrugs off an ankle injury that has seen him play just 20 minutes since the semi final win over Hibs.

Halliday, who is expected to return against Motherwell on Wednesday, said: “It’s been a frustrating period.

“It’s the worst period as a footballer being injured and having to watch your team mates go out and battle every week and try to get points for the club.

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“Thankfully it’s eight days since the injection now, I’m feeling pain free, so it’s just about to trying and get back out there.

“If it wasn’t for the final I’m sure the discussion would have been had with the medical staff and manager