Hearts V Rangers at Tynecastle Stadium : Match Preview

01 May 2015 17:31
Hearts V Rangers - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.


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Scottish Championship title winners Hearts have defenders Danny Wilson and Adam Eckersley back from suspension for the final game of the season against Rangers.

Striker Dale Carrick could also make a comeback from a hamstring problem at the close of an injury-hit season.

Goalkeeper Neil Alexander (broken finger) and forward Billy King (ankle) are still out.

Head coach Robbie Neilson said: "Right through the season we've wanted to win every game and this one is just as important, even though the league's wrapped up. We get the trophy after the game and we want to make sure that the fans enjoy it and they'll only enjoy it if we get the victory."

Marius Zaliukas has been passed fit for Rangers' final game of the Scottish Championship season against his old club Hearts.

The Lithuanian defender limped off with ankle trouble at half-time as Gers were held by Falkirk at home last weekend but should be fit for the Tynecastle trip.

Midfielder Ian Black returns from suspension while Richard Foster (hernia) and Steven Smith (back) are back in training, although not yet fit enough to resume action.

Seb Faure (knee), Jon Daly (knee) Kevin Mbabu (fitness issues), Remie Streete (muscle strain), Gael Bigirimana (infection) and Shane Ferguson (knee) are also unavailable.


Source: PAR