Source: Team_Talk
Jefferies expects Jambos response
Jim Jefferies expects a positive showing from Hearts in Sunday's Edinburgh derby, believing his men should need no extra motivation to sparkle.[LNB] Hearts were distinctly second best in last Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Kilmarnock at Tynecastle and missed the opportunity to climb into third place in the Scottish Premier League.[LNB]An unchanged side saw a two-match winning run ended by Killie, but Jefferies believes local bragging rights for the winners in tomorrow's capital clash at Easter Road will be incentive enough for his side.[LNB]"We had a word on Monday and that was the end of it - pretty strong words, but there's no point harping on," said Jefferies.[LNB]"They were disappointed with their display.[LNB]"The same players just didn't perform on the day, didn't pass the ball well enough, didn't apply themselves good enough.[LNB]"By winning this Sunday, that would be the best way to shake it off and it should make the players more determined to bounce back.[LNB]"That's the only way we'll get it right - if we go and play well on Sunday and get a result.[LNB]"What you look for is a response - and what better way to get a response.[LNB]"I've said many times, if you need to be motivated or lifted by a game like this then you shouldn't be playing football.[LNB]"This is an easy one for the managers, because the players will be determined in both camps to get a result."[LNB]Jefferies has appeared in the derby as player and manager on many occasions but he will be crossing swords with Colin Calderwood for the first time.[LNB]Calderwood will be making not only his debut in the capital clash, but his maiden appearance as Hibs manager in front of a home crowd.[LNB]Hibs lost 4-2 at Aberdeen in Calderwood's first match since succeeding John Hughes as boss before a marked improvement in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Dundee United.[LNB]One defensive error allowed United's David Goodwillie to net an 87th-minute winner after John Rankin had seen a penalty saved at Tannadice.[LNB]Jefferies is wary of another improved showing from Hibs on Sunday.[LNB]"It's Colin's first home game, so everyone will be up for it," he said.[LNB]"The first game he had only been in for a couple of days, but the week he had to work with his players he made them much more difficult to break down in the second game.[LNB]"They could've won the game if they scored the penalty, but they lost it.[LNB]"There's been an improvement.[LNB]"Any manager coming in gives the team a lift, a bit of freshness.[LNB]"They'll be difficult on Sunday, we know that.[LNB]"It's only his third game, but it will be a game both camps - managers, players, supporters - all want to win."[LNB]
