Nick Montgomery stresses that he will not be overawed by an 'electric' Edinburgh derby debut when his unbeaten Hibernian side travel to Hearts.
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Only a win in Gorgie will achieve that, something Hibs have not managed since 2019, but Hearts boss Steven Naismith is determined to use an "incredible" atmosphere to extend that run. "It's not something that's going to shock me. I've played in big games before and I've seen the passion [at Tynecastle]. I understand what it means."
Tensions boiled over between both benches in the most recent Tynecastle encounter in May, resulting in post-match red cards for ex-Hibs boss Lee Johnson, defender Rocky Bushiri, former Hearts keeper Ross Stewart and goalkeeping coach Paul Gallacher.This time, Naismith is expecting the drama to take place on the pitch as both sides come into the clash "off the back of some decent results" following their progressions to the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.
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