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. 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.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."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."They were disappointed with their display."The same players just didn't perform on the day, didn't pass the ball well enough, didn't apply themselves good enough."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."That's the only way we'll get it right - if we go and play well on Sunday and get a result."What you look for is a response - and what better way to get a response."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."This is an easy one for the managers, because the players will be determined in both camps to get a result."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.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.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.One defensive error allowed United's David Goodwillie to net an 87th-minute winner after John Rankin had seen a penalty saved at Tannadice.Jefferies is wary of another improved showing from Hibs on Sunday."It's Colin's first home game, so everyone will be up for it," he said."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."They could've won the game if they scored the penalty, but they lost it."There's been an improvement."Any manager coming in gives the team a lift, a bit of freshness."They'll be difficult on Sunday, we know that."It's only his third game, but it will be a game both camps - managers, players, supporters - all want to win."

Source: Team_Talk