Paulo Sergio is looking for his side to pick up at least four out of a a possible six points when they meet St Mirren and St Johnstone in the next two games. He wants to pick up where they left off before the international break when they beat Hibs 2-0. He felt his players were building up some momentum before the SPL closed for two weeks
Sergio said: "I think the break in the league was not good for us. We were in a good place and the stop in play was not positive. But we are working well and we must ensure we are at our best level against St Mirren. We want to win this match for the points and because we want to be at the top of the league. We know it will be a very difficult game because St Mirren have a lot of quality and try to play very good football, which I respect, but we must be prepared for that. We know will need to be at the top of our game to win this match. We need four points in our next two matches - at least, because we want to be at the top."
The manager was also keen to scotch rumours that John Sutton could be surplus to requirements at Tynecastle. He is still very much a part of Sergio's plans. He said: "You would have to talk to the person who wrote this. Of course he has a future at the club; if he didn't have a future then he wouldn't be here. I can only start with 11 players and John has different qualities. When I want those qualities in my team he will be there."