European draws LIVE as Hearts, Kilmarnock and St Mirren find out Europa and Conference League playoff round fates

It would be glib to say it's a damn good time to be playing group stage European football, but, seriously, it's a blooming marvellous period to be in the tournament proper.

And that's what Hearts are dreaming of as they aim to seal Europa League group stage football and guarantee themselves a whopping eight games in the second biggest tournament on the continent to back up their status as Scottish football's third force.

Steven Naismith's side know if they win one tie they are in. And losing, something they are loathed to do, comes with a cushioned landing spot in the form of a safety net of eight games in the Conference League.

If they end up there, they could well be waving to fellow Scottish sides Kilmarnock and St Mirren with both set to find out their potential opponents in the playoff round. Derek McInnes' side have Tromso to deal with while the red-hot Buddies take on Brann, both hoping to seal dream runs in the league phase of the newly-revamped competition.

The stakes are high and you won't miss a moment of the action LIVE with us as we take in the draw from Nyon.

Steven Naismith nsists Hearts have what it takes to compete at home and abroad.

The Tynecastle boss cannot wait to see who his side get in today’s Europa League play-off draw.

If they fail to win that double-header, the Jambos go into the group stage of the Conference League.

There are no rights and wrongs, it’s what works best. If you’ve got too big a squad and not got the games, you will have discontent within it, so it’s a balancing act.And you want to get some young players through from the academy, so it’s about finding that balance. We are equipped.We’ve got enough quality and competition in each position, backed up by the younger