Jack Ross: Hearts relegation unlikely to get much sympathy from Hibs

The Easter Road boss is focused on making Hibs a bigger club

Hibs manager Jack Ross has admitted that sympathy will be in short supply for rivals Hearts over possible demotion.

The Easter Road boss is, however, hopeful that the Scottish Cup semi-final clash goes ahead at some point.

The Capital duo were due to face off for a place in the final at Hampden Park last month, but due to the coronavirus pandemic there has been no clarification as to whether the competition will be completed.

Jack Ross has admitted that sympathy will likely be in short supply for Hearts. Picture: SNS

Hearts are expected to be replaced by Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership next season, with a decision likely soon on the Tynecastle side’s demotion from the top flight.

Ross, who spent time at Hearts as a coach, has admitted previously that the derby fixtures would be missed, but believes sympathy won’t be forthcoming, noting it would likely be the same if the situation was reversed.

He told the Daily Record: “There have been times in recent years both clubs have found themselves outside the top division for different reasons and I don’t think either club would offer too much sympathy for the other because of the circumstances.

“So if it pans out we are not in the same league then so be it but I’m sure these games will come around again. Who knows we may still have a Scottish Cup semi-final to look forward to?”

The 43-year-old’s focus is solely on helping Hibs grow and become even bigger.

“I don’t think you get to really know a club until you are immersed inside it,” he said. “I believe we can get far bigger. We are situated in the Scottish capital so it has enough potential to keep growing.”