Gaffer's reaction to League Cup draw

Gary Locke insists that people should forget about Hearts' 5-0 friendly win over Raith Rovers because the League Cup tie will be a different kettle of fish.

The Jambos were drawn against Championship side Raith in the second round of the Scottish League Cup and the gaffer knows it'll be another hard game to fit into his tough schedule.

Speaking exclusively to Hearts News after the draw, Gary said: "Obviously we played there in pre-season and won 5-0 but I wouldn't look too much into that result.

"It'll be a tough match, I know Grant Murray very well so it'll be a hard game.

"We'll have two away games that week but at least we've not got far to go for this tie. It's just over the bridge, but from a travelling point of view we would rather have had a home tie. At least it's not too far to go."

The tie will be played on either Tuesday 27th or Wednesday 28th August. Ticketing details will be announced in due course.

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