Taylor Moore reveals the 'specific vision' at Hearts and mixed emotions in dressing room after Hibs result

The on-loan Bristol City defender admitted mixed emotions after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Hibs at Easter Road. However, he is excited by the long-term plan at Tynecastle Park.

Hearts are third in the Premiership, ten points above fourth-placed Motherwell and 12 ahead of their Edinburgh rivals. Moore, 24, explained how he is learning every day at Riccarton as the club continue to build momentum and recruit sensibly.

“Look at John Souttar and the interest he has attracted,” said the Englishman. “When you work with him day in and day out, you understand why. Craig Gordon has so many games under his belt and Stephen Kingsley is at the back as well. We also have some very good young players.

“We’ve got Australians, English and a bit of everything but we’re gelling together. It is a new team which has come up from the Championship. The way they are running the club, they’ve got a specific vision in mind. It’s interesting to see where it’s going to take us.”

Moore contributed to Tuesday’s clean sheet at Easter Road in a reorganised Hearts defence minus the injured Souttar and Craig Halkett. The strength in depth within the squad showed without two first-choice centre-backs.

“Definitely. I think that’s credit to the club, credit to the recruitment and the way they have handled this transfer window as well,” said Moore. “They got the boys to sign new contracts and keeping hold of John was a massive one.

“We’ve got a lot of good players in that dressing room. The gaffer always emphasises that, when one steps out, another steps in. I’ve been part of that this year. Sometimes you have to step aside and let the boys who are starting do their job. We’re building towards the future, that’s for sure.”

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