Hyped-up Hearts boss Robbie Neilson is challenging his injury-ravaged side to oust Hibs and reclaim third place in the Premiership before the World Cup break.
The Tynecastle manager set out the target after first half goals from Lawrence Shankland and Andy Halliday secured a 2-1 triumph away to Ross County and lifted his team back into the top six. Hearts sit three points behind their great rivals with a game in hand after Sunday’s Dingwall exploits.
They now face a quality side in Basaksehir away on Thursday with nothing left but pride to fight for in the European Conference League. Then Hearts face Motherwell at home, Rangers away and Livingston at home before the winter break. Neilson, who has 10 or so players sidelined currently, said: “Third is where we want to be and we have another game next week. Depending on what happens at Pittodrie on Friday night we could potentially have the chance to move back into third.
