Let's All Calm Down

Last updated : 09 March 2018 By ed_ScottishFitba
C:WindowsTempphp148A.tmpThe Edinburgh Derby gets some people all riled up but it appears the respective managers are looking at the game as the opportunity to gather another three points rather than securing 'bragging' rights for a few weeks.  Players are all riled up with meaty tackles expected especially in the opening exchanges.  Perhaps the managers statements are the calm before the storm from 19:45 tonight.

Hibs head coach Neil Lennon said: "
At the end of the day it's a league game.  There are three points there which is important if we want to keep closing in on Aberdeen and Rangers, so it's vital we win the game from that aspect. The issue is that it's a derby and you get the bragging rights for six weeks until you play them again.  The important thing is to win the game. We're not playing for a trophy, but a European place is as good as a trophy."

For his part, Hearts manager Craig Levein said: "
It's always a massive game, I love this fixture. Yeah, there's only three points at stake, I get that, but for me there's more importance attached to this than a lot of matches we play, just because of the nature of the game and the rivalry between the two clubs and supporters. Our competitiveness is fairly high, and it needs to be for this match.  The secret, I believe, in these fixtures is not to concentrate solely on the fighting and competing, but who can get the ball down and play the most football will have a chance of winning the match.  You have to combine the two things and I think we are capable of doing that."
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