Kyle targets derby return

20 July 2011 16:44
Hearts striker Kevin Kyle has pinpointed the first capital derby of the season as the ideal game to return from injury.[LNB] The former Kilmarnock striker netted 10 times last season before being ruled out for six months with a hip problem.[LNB]Kyle's rehabilitation is continuing but he admits he is dreaming of being fully fit for the visit of city rivals Hibernian on August 28.[LNB]He told Hearts TV: "I've pencilled in a wee game against Hibernian at the end of August, so that would be ideal - perfect really, if I was back for that one.[LNB]"If I could come on and do what I do best, score a last-minute winner, then I'm sure everybody would happy with that and hopefully forget about the last six months."[LNB]The Jambos face either Tromso or Paksi in the Europa League third qualifying round next week.[LNB]Whilst that tie will come too soon for the big striker, he is hopeful of being available for a play-off round should Hearts progress.[LNB]Kyle said: "I hope that whoever it is we play, be it Tromso or Paksi, we get through that tie and by the next round I should be back playing round about then."

Source: Team_Talk