Steven Naismith has called on his Hearts players to play with freedom and enjoyment as they bid to bring an end to their horror run of form.
The Jambos have lost FIVE Scottish Premiership matches on the trot and now find themselves trailing Aberdeen by five points with just six games to play in the race for third spot. Bottom of the table Ross County provide the opposition this week as the interim boss looks to get a first win under his belt and get a much-needed three points on the board.
Five huge fixtures will follow against all the teams in and around Hearts as they bid to finish best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers. European football is up for grabs for next season and after Kevin Nisbet handed Hibs the derby spoils at Easter Road, the need for a win in front of the Tynecastle crowd is even greater this week.
