Hearts V Raith at Tynecastle Stadium : Match Preview

07 November 2014 16:31
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Hearts missing pair

Hearts are without centre-back Danny Wilson and forward Dale Carrick with hamstring injuries when they host Raith Rovers.

Full-back Callum Paterson is suspended but James Keatings is pushing for a return following a groin problem.

Head coach Robbie Neilson is not concerned about losing half of his first-choice back four.

"We've got a big squad of good players," he said. "We've got Jordan McGhee, a Scotland Under-21 international, Kevin McHattie, a Scotland Under-21 international, that can come in.

"We've got Brad McKay, who played 30 games for us last season and played a couple this season, so there's no issues at all about losing players and who's going to come in.

"The boys know what to do and they're fit and ready to go. It's their opportunity to get in the team."

Raith Rovers' squad will include former Tynecastle striker Christian Nade if his knee injury has cleared up however goalkeeper Kevin Cuthbert remains out after shoulder surgery and defender Craig Barr is out following a knee operation.

Manager Grant Murray said: "As this game is so close to Remembrance Sunday it will have a fantastic atmosphere due to the connections between the clubs and the centenary of McCrae's Battalion.

"It is great to be part of it however we will be looking to take something home with us even though Hearts have been impressive all season. They are undefeated and showed how much that meant with their injury time equaliser at Hibs."


Source: PA