Andy Halliday says facing top opposition like Celtic is always a challenge but that Hearts are ready to do battle.
The former Rangers star is no stranger to facing the Hoops but found himself on the receiving end of a defeat at Parkhead on Wednesday despite setting up the opening goal for attacker Josh Ginnelly. The Jambos put in a spirited performance and became the only side to score more than four goals against the champions in an eventual 3-1 defeat.
Robbie Neilson's men face the task of a Scottish Cup quarter-final on Saturday - a competition the Gorgie reached the final of last season - but this time with home advantage. Halliday insists he gets a boost when playing 'top opposition' but that he wants to turn his personal bad record against the green and white around soon.