Hearts produced a show of strength to see off Motherwell with room to spare. But Jambos boss Robbie Neilson insists his side still need to buck up their ideas for the big Edinburgh Derby showdown on Tuesday.
Andy Halliday’s strike on his 50th appearance for the club and loan start Ellis Simms opening his account gave the Gorgie men a comfortable win – despite six changes to the side that were edged out by Celtic.
Neilson will lose Craig Halkett for up to six weeks but he was also able to rest some of his big game players such as Barrie McKay as he rotated ahead of the Hibs clash.
It was a perfect day for the Jambos but the gaffer said: “It was a tough game. Motherwell are well organised, they make it a difficult game to get any flow.
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