Hearts are better than Hibs and it's time for a sequel to my Gorgie Rules moment - Ryan Stevenson

Gorgie Rules. That’s the story of my first derby goal at Easter Road and a celebration that would become the symbol of my career from there on.

I tell it now because there’s a few Hearts players preparing for their first taste of action against Hibs at Easter Road in just four days’ time.

I’d suggest Robbie Neilson digs out a few old videos to get them in the mood. Maybe a few of my top moments in that place would help too.

I won more than I lost at Easter Road and while my first ever goal in Leith on April 3, 2011, might have ended in a draw it’s up there with the best moments of my career.

Jim Jefferies had set the tone by putting on a video of all John Robertson’s derby goals as we made the short bus trip from Gorgie to Leith.

He’d scored so many the journey wasn’t long enough!

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We had Hearts songs booming out on that journey too as we got a police escort along Princes Street and down into opposition territory.

I was like a kid at Christmas with excitement and nerves all rolled into one.

That’s when Gary Locke - who was a coach at the time - got a hold of me and taught me the Gorgie Rules sign.

I’d no idea what he was on about but it must be something him and all his casuals pals did back in the