Hearts ’ playing Dundee on the opening day of the Championship season, but it’s the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hibs that’s really got him going.
The Jambos will begin their assault on the second tier title against the Dees at Tynecastle on 17 October, but the big one takes place at Hampden less than a fortnight later.
And as far as Neilson is concerned, winning that is top of his agenda already. He suffered Scottish Cup humiliation back in 2016 when Hearts blew a two-goal lead at home to their then Championship neighboursNeilson was slammed by fans for describing the replay as a “money spinner” before going on to lose 1-0 at Easter Road.That was only made worse by the Hibees going on to break their 114-year hoodoo.This time, the Gorgie.
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