'Full strength', 'Who needs wingers', 'Strongest XI' - Hearts fans delight at Robbie Neilson's team selection
There are first league starts for Steven Naismith and Peter Haring as Jordan Roberts and Jamie Walker drop out.
Hearts will likely line-up with the 4-4-2 diamond which saw the team gain control of the semi-final last Saturday, leading to the opening goal which was supplied by Olly Lee on the right and headed into the net by Craig Wighton who had moved from right of midfield to a central striking role.
What have the fans made of the line-up?
@McIverTheMark: “Christ, that's strong.”
@maroonajambo: “Good to see Berra back.”
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Hide Ad@theitalianjambo: “Wow, Neilson's taking no prisoners today! Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes Probably the strongest selection available!!!”
@jxx_094: “Easy.”
@LifeIsFootball6: “What a strong side this is. Very optimistic about the result today.”
@David_G_83: “Zero pace. If ICT sit in, which they will, there's no way we'll be able to break them down. Hope I'm wrong.”
@SwissArmyBlyth: “Good side, not a huge amount of pace but Naisy and Haring swung it last week, so crossed fingers they can do the same again.”
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Hide Ad@MacNaBracha: “Naismith, Boyce and Wighton on from start. Intent.”
@deansmith21031: “Nice strong team even with a few key players missing. Tough game though, but should have more than enough to take the 3 points.”
@heartsstats: “Who needs wingers anyway?”
@jambodaveyk: “Full strength.”
@seanbaillie91: “Would imagine we’re playing a diamond in midfield? Haring sitting, Halliday left, Lee right, Naismith attacking?”
@MMidlothian: “Genuinely a stronger team than the semi, love it.”