McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge / Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN - AFP
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McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge
Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club's support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers' 41-year stranglehold on Scottish football.
The Jambos are closing in on their first title since 1960 with a three-point lead over Celtic with four games remaining.
Rangers are one point further back in third in a thrilling title race, but would realistically be knocked out of contention with defeat at Tynecastle on Monday.
"There's obviously a lot riding on the game. We can't downplay that, and why would we? It's a brilliant game to be involved in," McInnes told his pre-match press conference.
"I think all the Hearts supporters I've spoken to here are eagerly anticipating the game."
When the fixtures for the Scottish Premiership's post-split mini league were released, there were complaints from Hearts supporters at the timing of the Rangers game at 1730 local time (1630GMT) on a Bank Holiday Monday.
But McInnes is sure that will not dampen the atmosphere at Tynecastle, where Hearts have been unbeaten all season.
"Monday at that time is unusual, but it's not going to dilute what's going to be unfolding on Monday. The start of the game will be magnificent. Hopefully the end of the game is even better," added the former Aberdeen boss.
"We just want Tynecastle to be in its full glory, to be honest. We want it to be even better than it's been.
"To the supporters, bring your scarves, show your colours, give it laldy (your all). Let's go and make it a proper night. We'll be determined to get the right result."
No side outside of Celtic and Rangers have won the Scottish title since Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen in 1984/85.
But a disastrous campaign for the Glasgow giants has coincided with Hearts' rise since Brighton owner Tony Bloom bought a minority stake in the Edinburgh club last summer.
Bloom, who made his fortune as a professional gambler, has pioneered the use of data analytics to improve efficiency in player recruitment to help clubs under his wing punch above their weight.
Brighton sit sixth in the Premier League, while Bloom has also guided Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian league title in 90 years last year.
P.Stevenson--AMWN