Vrancken: Hearts must rise above emotions at Stenhousemuir

Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken warns his side to ignore the favourites tag and handle the occasion at Ochilview.

What happened. Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken insists his side must be ready to handle being strong favourites when they face Stenhousemuir at Ochilview on Friday for a place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

• Vrancken says excuses are for losers and focus must match recent Edinburgh derby and European qualifiers.
• Hearts are unbeaten in their past eight matches.
• Stenhousemuir are surprise Scottish Championship leaders and beat Motherwell 1-0 after extra time.

“Excuses are for losers, let's say.”

— Wouter Vrancken

Hearts aim to avoid an upset and reach the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

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