We're inspired by the visit of Bren's tough nuts... NOT intimidated

Mclnnes ready for Celtic challenge

- BY FRASER WILSON

DEREK McINNES insists Hearts won't be intimidated by Celtic in Sunday's clash at Tynecastle.

The Jambos boss wants his players to grab the bull by the horns and meet what he dubs the toughest challenge in Scottish football head-on.

Hearts go into the lunchtime showdown five points clear and knowing their position at the Premiership summit will be safe no matter the outcome.

But McInnes ~ who refuses to buy into talk of Celtic being vulnerable - wants more. And he knows dumping the visitors would see beliefin his squad go through the roof.

He said: “Obviously Celtic over the years have always provided the toughest challenge for everybody.

“I've come up against Brendanis teams often enough and he’ a top operator. His team, when they play at their best with that real speed and connection and goal threats, they're difficult to play against.

“They're the team that tests your organisation the most, the team that tests your discipline the most.