Hearts could sneak into the top six if they pile more agony on under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement this weekend.
The Jambos have rocketed up the Premiership table in recent months, and despite being rock bottom for much of the campaign, are now just seven points adrift of third spot. Neil Critchley’s resurgent side are unbeaten in their last eight games and having already taken a point off Gers in August’s league curtain-raiser at Tynecastle, the Jambos will believe they can bag all three when Gers visit Gorgie on Sunday.
Clement’s flops are staring at the prospect of another trophyless season after Queen’s Park sent the Light Blues crashing out of the Scottish Cup – a result that has been dubbed as one of the worst in the Govan outfit’s history. There’s been radio silence from Rangers on social media this week, but Clement will demand that his crestfallen troops do their talking on the pitch as they look to bounce back from last week’s humiliation. It should be a cracking occasion in the capital and here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know.
When is Hearts vs Rangers?
Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle on Sunday February 16. Kick-off is at 12noon.
Is Hearts vs Rangers on TV?
Yes, it is. The match will be screened live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Football channels from 11am. The programme lasts all the way until 2:30pm on Main Event. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up HERE. Fans are also able to join NOW TV. A special six-month saver membership is available for £26 per month or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for £14.99. Fans can also tune into Sportscene highlights on BBC Scotland from 7:15pm.
Can I live stream Hearts vs Rangers?
Of course, you can. Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their usual devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app. Hearts TV and Rangers TV international subscribers can also watch the match live at no additional cost.
Where else can I follow Hearts vs Rangers?
We’ll have you covered. You can keep up with all the action from Gorgie right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we’ll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Ref and VAR
Referee John Beaton will take charge of this one. He’ll be assisted by linesmen Daniel McFarlane and David McGeachie. Steven McLean is on VAR duties, alongside assistant Graeme Leslie.
Team news
Hearts will be without at least four first-team stars with Craig Halkett, Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley and Aidan Denholm all definitely sidelined. Cammy Devlin is a major doubt after suffering suspect concussion in Monday night’s Scottish Cup penalty shootout win against St Mirren.
Rangers are missing Leon King, Dujon Sterling and Oscar Cortes, while long-term crock Neraysho Kasanwirjo is unlikely to kick a ball again this season. Connor Barron and Danilo could also be unavailable.