'The bigger the game, the bigger the performance' - McInnes

Hearts boss Derek McInnes wants to see Tynecastle "in its full glory" when Rangers visit Edinburgh on Monday evening.

Hearts can all-but eliminate Danny Rohl's side from the title race with a victory at home - Rangers would be seven points off the top with nine left to play for - but a defeat would cut the gap between the two clubs to just a point while Celtic, who are at home to Hibs on Sunday, could be level with Hearts with a victory.

And McInnes is taking confidence from Hearts' home form as they look to continue their Premiership unbeaten run at Tynecastle.

"The players have shown the bigger the game, the bigger the performance," he said.

"So I don't think there's a question mark over 'are they going to be up for it?' or 'are they going to be ready to deal with it?'

"We might not win the game but it'll have nothing to do with mentality or lack of motivation. The players have responded to these types of games brilliantly.

"The fact we've been unbeaten at Tynecastle this season, hopefully that serves us well going into it but it doesn't give you any guarantees."

And McInnes once again urged supporters to turn out in their numbers on Monday, as they have done all season.

"We just want Tynecastle to be in its full glory," he added.

"We want it to be even better than it's been. To the supporters: bring your scarves, show your colours, let's go and make it a proper night.

"We see it as a fight that we can win, but win, lose or draw, we're still in the fight.

"I understand the nerves but I want the supporters not to be nervous, I want them to try and see their role as vitally important, to get behind the team.

"I think we're all enjoying it, ourselves and the fans, but we all kind of want it to be over as well. It's a nice situation to be in.

"We're just delighted we're in the fight, this is what I wanted for the club and the fact that it's come so quickly for us this season is something we've got to try and enjoy and hopefully reflect at the end on a brilliant season's work."