Robbie Neilson insists Hearts will be as determined as ever to win when they close their season against Rangers.

Tynecastle will be in party mood with Hearts set to collect the Scottish Championship trophy following their final game of the season but the points are far more important to Rangers.

Rangers are one point and five goals behind second-placed Hibernian so they need a win to have any realistic chance of avoiding a two-legged clash with Queen of the South and going straight into the Premiership play-off semi-final.

But Hearts have only lost two league games all season and Neilson will not let up in his relentless pursuit of victories.

He said: "The mood is similar to what it's been all season - the boys want to win the game.

"We've got fans coming from all over the world to come and see us lift the league title so it's important that we prepare properly and put on a good show.

"We want to end the season on a high. Right through the season we've wanted to win every game and this one is just as important, even though the league's wrapped up. We get the trophy after the game and we want to make sure that the fans enjoy it and they'll only enjoy it if we get the victory.

"First and foremost we have to win the game. Once we've won the game - hopefully - then we can celebrate after it and the players can reflect on a good season, because it's been a great season for the club."

Hibs will gladly accept a favour from Hearts because they will not get any from their opponents, Falkirk, although they will be determined to overcome the Bairns.

Hibs have not beaten Falkirk in four games this season including the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final, which sparked a war of words between the two managers.

But Alan Stubbs insists there will be no hard feelings when he visits the home ground of Peter Houston, who was annoyed that the former Celtic defender claimed only Hibs deserved to win the Hampden clash.

Stubbs said: "I have said all along it was my honest opinion. I'm employed to give honest opinions and that was what I thought at the time.

"It wasn't to be disrespectful to Falkirk, far from it. I wished Falkirk well in the cup final and I respect Peter totally. I respect every manager.

"But I will protect my players at all times as well. I look after them and I felt that was the right thing to do at the time.

"But you move on very quickly in football. I don't hold grudges, life is too short."