Naismith praises Hearts’ progress and determination as they prepare to face Rangers in Scottish Cup semi-final.

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith expressed confidence in his team’s hunger for trophies following their advancement to the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morton at Cappielow.

Despite facing tough opposition in Rangers, whom they previously met in the Viaplay Cup semi-final, Naismith believes Hearts’ recent progress and determination give them a chance at Hampden to secure a spot in their fourth Scottish Cup final in six years.

Naismith emphasized the importance of building a culture of demand and hunger for trophies within the team, stating, “You have got to have that demand and hunger to win trophies and we are building that, so hopefully we can have a good day.”

Reflecting on their victory over Morton, Naismith praised his side’s patience and control, highlighting goalkeeper Craig Gordon’s impressive performance in securing his first clean sheet since recovering from injury.

Meanwhile, Morton manager Dougie Imrie expressed pride in his team’s performance, believing they deserved to be in the semi-finals despite falling short against Hearts.

Looking ahead, Imrie shifted focus to securing a playoff place in the cinch Championship, acknowledging the importance of upcoming fixtures in their pursuit of success.

With Hearts and Rangers set to clash in the semi-final, anticipation is high as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the Scottish Cup final, promising an exciting and fiercely contested match.