Steven Naismith admits he is full of 'immense pride' over taking over the Hearts job until the summer as he hailed the 'amazing' job done by Robbie Neilson.
The former Jambos striker has been handed the top job until the end of the season as he bids to get the capital club back on track as they look for back to back best of the rest finishes behind Celtic and Rangers and qualify for Europe once again.
The Gorgie side have been on a poor run of results with St Mirren picking up a big win at Tynecastle last time out. That defeat was the final straw as Neilson was given the boot with seven huge games to be played, starting with an Edinburgh derby with Hibs. The importance of finishing third once again is vital with the likelihood of guaranteed European group stage football.
