Analysis Matches Against Rangers and Celtic Within a Five-Day Period Will Show If Tynecastle Men Are Really Up for Title Fight, Says Richard Wilson ; Is Hearts Squad Equipped to Break Stranglehold?
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In their next two fixtures, Hearts face both halves of the Old Firm and also an exacting test of their potential to challenge for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title. Unbeaten in their last 10 league games, a further two victories, or a win and a draw, would thrust them into contention. So how well equipped is Jim Jefferies' team to compete with Rangers, whom they face at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Celtic, who host them in Glasgow on Wednesday?
A select side made up from all three clubs - based on players' ability and form - would include three from Tynecastle. But when each area of the teams is analysed, Hearts compare well enough with the Old Firm and already this season they have beaten Celtic (but also lost to Neil Lennon's side), and would have defeated Rangers if Kevin Kyle had not missed from point-blank range in the 90th minute at Tynecastle, and so enabled a frantic ending in which Steven Naismith stole a late winner.See the full content of this document
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Analysis Matches Against Rangers and Celtic Within a Five-Day Period Will Show If Tynecastle Men Are Really Up for Title Fight, Says Richard Wilson ; Is Hearts Squad Equipped to Break Stranglehold?
After last Tuesday night's win over Kilmarnock, a grimly effective performance that allowed them to open up an 11-point gap over the Rugby Park side, who sit fourth, Jefferies said t...
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