HEARTS OF LIONS

Halkett: Gordon's Dens heroics summed up spirit at Jambos and we need another hero to step up with key trio missing

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SAVE OF A LIFETIME Gordon throws himself full length to push away attempt by Dundee's Emile Aqual

CRAIG HALKETT watched in awe as Craig Gordon stepped out of the shadows to produce a monumental moment for Hearts in this enthralling title fight.

Now the Tynecastle defender says it's time for others to emerge from the sidelines and make their own mark for the depleted Jambos on the biggest stage of all.

The loss of Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime for this afternoon's top-of-the-table clash with Celtic is a triple whammy that could leave many contenders on the ropes.

But Halkett has belief in the strength of Derek McInnes' squad to deliver a third knockdown to the Hoops.

And one which could potentially see the champions counted out.

If anyone epitomises the spirit in the Hearts squad, it's the man who, two weeks ago, delivered the biggest left-hander of them all to make sure there was no wobble.

Gordon hadn't played a single minute for the Jambos when he was thrust into action midway through the almighty tussle with Dundee at Dens.

Yet the veteran goalkeeper not only stood strong after Alexander Schwolow's red card, he produced one of the most crucial moments of their season when he threw out a huge left hand to deny Emile Aquah an equaliser.

It's already being classed among the 43-year-old's greatest ever saves.