Robbie Neilson insists Hearts are on a Europa League mission to reward the fans who rescued their club during its darkest days.
The Tynecastle boss believes a full-house in Gorgie tonight can provide the driving force to overcome a 2-1 first-leg, play-off deficit and secure a group spot amongst some of the biggest names in the continent. Administration in 2013, demotion from the top-flight and two separate spells in the Championship over the last decade are fresh in Neilson 's mind and he's adamant progress against the Swiss champions can repay a support who dug deep into their pockets to keep Hearts afloat.
He said: "It’s probably the biggest driver for us all at the club, from the playing staff, coaching staff, out of any fans in the world they probably deserve it more than any because they put their hands in their pocket and saved the club, administration, demotion, coming back up again, top six.
