Robbie Neilson on why Hearts will not be 'over-celebrating' their 3-0 win over Hibs

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson leads the celebrations at full time following the 3-0 win over Hibs at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Eight derbies without defeat, Robbie Neilson celebrated his fifth win in that run. But he said it will count for nothing if his men can’t back it up with a win a St Mirren next week and a Scottish Cup victory over their city neighbours later this month.

Two Lawrence Shankland goals and a late strike from Stephen Humphrys, secured a 3-0 scoreline in the first head to head of the new year to take third-placed Hearts five points clear of Aberdeen in fourth and leave their capital foes trailing them by eight, as the Gorgie side now look to press home their advantage.

“Yes we’ve had a good record. But we go there in three or four weeks’ time knowing that, if we don’t win it, it’s the end of the world. That’s the derby.