The pressure Hearts can't escape in Europa Conference League as Yan Dhanda fronts up to fan questions

The stands in the Sumgayit City Stadium tomorrow night might be as bare as the win column next to Hearts’ name in the Premiership table.

But - even being 3400 miles from Gorgie - Yan Dhanda knows there’ll be no escaping some home truths if the Jambos’ horror run extends on the opposite side of Europe. Not when his uncle is a season ticket holder and life-long fan - and Tynecastle travel companion. Dhanda’s had some awkward interrogations on the way home from games this season.

And it’s not like he’s in a position to argue when Hearts haven’t tasted victory in the 10 games since he signed from Ross County in the summer. The 25-year-old year old was subjected to more questioning after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with his former side. But Dhanda is certain brighter times are just round the corner.

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And not just on the sun-soaked banks of the Caspian Sea either where Hearts arrived last night ahead of the Europa Conference League opener against Dinamo Minsk. No punters will be allowed in the brand new 10,000 capacity ground due to UEFA’s sanctions on