Source: FOOTYMAD
Hot Stuf Expected At Cold Tynecastle
Ten points the difference between Hearts and Hamilton who will want to increase the gap on Falkirk. Laryea Kingston may be about to make his first appearance in a Hearts strip for more than two months in today's game against Hamilton. The change of regime at the top improved his chances of a game along with recovery from a hamstring injury. Kingston had a falling out with former manager Csaba Laszlo and new manager Jim Jeffries may have different views on whether he can add something to Hearts. Jeffries has an assortment of injuries to contend with when making up his mind about today's squad. While Jason Thomson should return from a knee injury, Ian Black's injury knee means he is doubtful and Michael Stewart is suspended. There appears to be something of a knee epidemic as Andrew Driver, Ruben Palazuelos, Scott Robinson, Craig Thomson, Johnny Stewart are all out due to injured knees. Ismael Bouzid (hamstring), Jamie MacDonald (ankle) and David Templeton (foot) all remain sidelined. Jim Jeffries knows how important it is to make the most of home advantage against Billy Reid's men from Hamilton. He said: "Big result this weekend. We said after three away games it was important that we win these two games. Hamilton won't be easy. They went to Tannadice and got a 2-0 win so that tells you how difficult a game it will be. Billy's always got them well-organised, they flood the middle of the park. If we can follow up and get a result, it'll make last week's result even better."Hamilton manager Reid expects to have captain Alex Neil and fellow midfielder James Wesolowski back in the squad for the game after both returned to training earlier in the week following hamstring problems. Former Celtic midfielder Nicky Riley could come into the squad after signing a short-term contract but Dougie Imrie is suspended and Mickael Antoine-Curier (knee) will both have to sit on the sidelines. Although Imrie is suspended for the Tynecastle match, captain Neil feels the squad is stronger for the new arrivals and is glad to see Easton back. He said: "He's got quality, you don't get signed by a Premier League club if you don't. He's still trying to find his match-fitness, I don't think he has been at his best but hopefully he can kick on to the end of the season. He is one year older and has learned more about the game down there. Once he gets his fitness back, everyone will see how good Brian is." Editor Ger Harley (ger@scottishfitba net)Admin Team (admin@scottishfitba net)This is Scottish-Fitba.Net
