Pleasure to be back

Billy Brown has revealed that it's a "pleasure" to be back in the Hearts dugout as he prepares for the first Edinburgh derby of the season.

Back for his third spell as assistant manager, Billy joined Gary Locke in the dugout for last Sunday's season opener against St Johnstone. Now all eyes are on Tynecastle this Sunday as Hibs come to town for the Jambos' first home match of the season.

Speaking exclusively to Hearts News, Billy said: "I've got to say it's been fantastic to be back here. It's a pleasure to be back here, it's certainly not a hardship to come back here whatever the circumstances are. It's always been a good club to be at and that's not changed now.

"It's one to relish (the derby). It's a different sort of derby I suppose. Hearts have a new, young team and Tynecastle will be absolutely bouncing on Sunday.

"The supporters have been magnificent, as you seen at St Johnstone last Sunday, so the atmosphere will be fantastic.

"We've got to get a victory, they're desperate for a victory so it's got all the hallmarks of being a exciting affair, like they usually are. If you can't get excited about these games then you shouldn't be involved."

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