Lee Johnson has issued his response to Robbie Neilson's Hearts sacking ahead of a huge Edinburgh derby.
Both capital sides are in need of a result as Hibs look to end their recent drought of eight games without a win against their rivals, while the league table doesn't make for good reading for Johnson. The Hibees fell to a hammer blow 2-1 defeat to Dundee United with heavy criticism falling on the Englishman's shoulders as they have a job to do to maintain their top six status before the split.
On the other side of Edinburgh the consequences of a poor Hearts run of form were more severe, as long-serving manager Neilson was given his marching orders following a 2-0 home defeat to St Mirren. It means former Rangers man Steven Naismith will be across the dugout at Easter Road from Johnson who admits nothing in football surprises him now.
