ALEX LOVED THE BUNDESLIGA BEAR PITS SO HE'S READY FOR 'INSANE' SHOWDOWN

HEARTS goalie Alexander Schwolow is ready for anything the Edinburgh derby throws his way after reliving some bonkers supporter sabotage during his spell in the Bundesliga.

- BY GORDON PARKS

The German will get his first taste of a capital clash against Hibs on Saturday and he's steeling himself for another tale of the unexpected after once having his entry into the Westfalenstadion blocked by Dortmund fans.

The former Schalke star said: “Derbies are always special. I played a lot of derbies. Maybe the biggest one in Germany, Schalke v Borussia Dortmund. It's a special game.