Source: Team_Talk
Bairns are buzzing, barks Burton
John Hughes' side currently lie second bottom of the SPL and, although they now enjoy a four-point cushion over Inverness, they face a fight to stave off relegation this season.[LNB]However, last weekend's 1-0 win over high-flying Aberdeen helped to boost morale and ensure the Westfield outfit head for Tynecastle in the firm belief they can reach the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.[LNB]Honours are even in the league this term, with both teams having earned a 2-1 win, and midfielder O'Brien expects another tight affair in the capital.[LNB]He said: "It was obviously a great win for us last week, so the morale and the confidence is going to be high.[LNB]"That was a bonus for this game against Hearts and I definitely think we've got a chance.[LNB]"We've already beaten them this season and when they beat us at Tynecastle, the game was tight. It is going to be a close game again but we'll be going there in confident mood.[LNB]"If anything, the fact that this game is in the cup maybe takes a wee bit of pressure off us, because we're sitting second bottom in the league.[LNB]"But with getting the win last weekend, the morale is a bit higher and we'll go there a lot more confident."[LNB]Hughes has warned his Falkirk team they will have to ensure they are resolute and mentally switched on for the tie, with the Hearts fans sure to create an intimidating atmosphere for the visitors.[LNB]However, O'Brien rates the Gorgie ground as one of the best to play at in the SPL because of the intimacy of the stands and the cauldron of noise which filters down to the players on the pitch.[LNB]The former Livingston, Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday player is relishing a return to the venue and is hopeful of helping the Bairns into the quarter-final draw.[LNB]He added: "For me, it's better the way the crowd is right on top of you at Tynecastle. It's one of the stadiums you look forward to playing in.[LNB]"Nine times out of 10, it is a full house and I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully, we can get through and go on a wee cup run."[LNB][LNB]
