Andy Halliday insists the Tynecastle squad are going to have to get tough to salvage their season.
Hearts are in freefall after Saturday’s derby defeat to Hibs left third-place hopes hovering the drain on the back of six straight losses. The Jambos looked certs to finish best of the rest but are now five points behind Aberdeen, one ahead of
St Mirren and only two above their Easter Road rivals in sixth.
Interim boss Steven Naismith has a fight on his hands to fend off the sides below, never mind reeling in the Dons in front. But Halliday has urged fuming fans to keep faith despite recent results and said: “It’s time for tough men and tough characters. I don’t think we had a reaction to poor results over the last few games. There was a reaction on Saturday but quality was lacking and I don’t think we did enough to win.
