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Robbie Neilson says his Hearts side are better prepared ahead of their Scottish Cup replay against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian.The Tynecastle side were 2-0 up going into the final 10 minutes of their fifth round tie but were pegged back thanks to goals from Jason Cummings and Paul Hanlon to set up a replay on Tuesday.While disappointed with the manner of that draw, Neilson thinks his team are now better equipped to deal with the derby pressures against Hibs, especially after a midweek 3-0 win over Ross County. Neilson says his side are better prepared He told Sky Sports News HQ: We are looking forward to it, its a big game for us. We are disappointed with the way the last one turned out after having a two-goal advantage with 10 minutes to go but it means we have to go to Easter Road now and get a result.It is disappointing to end the game like that but we had a great result midweek at Ross County against a good team and it has set us up well for this game tomorrow. Hibernians Paul Hanlon celebrates after scoring a late equaliser I think we have prepared better than we have for the previous derby because we now know what we are up against. The guys who have played them before last season know, a lot of new players coming in this year didnt know what the game was going to be like.You try to explain it to them but until you are actually out there and youve competed in a derby you never really know but now they do and they are more prepared now. Neilson and Alan Stubbs shake hands at the end of the fifth round tie Hibs faltered in their Championship promotion bid on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at Livingston and failing to take advantage of leaders Rangers dropping points earlier in the day, while Hearts game at home to Partick Thistle was postponed.Neilson says his side will treat their opponents with respect but is keen to push for silverware to go with their tight grip on third spot in their first season back in the top flight. The Hearts and Hibernian players clash We always treat teams with respect no matter what league they are in - we prepare properly, he said. We know from the game at Tynecastle that they are a good team, they had a difficult game on Saturday. I went to watch it, they had a lot of possession and we know what we are up against.Its a huge game for the city. It is two teams who have competed against each other for the last 100-odd years so it is a massive game for us. We didnt think we would get one [a derby] this year, weve now got two and it gives the fans the bragging rights and that is a big part of it for us. Hibernian scored twice in a breathless final 10 minutes to secure an unlikely 2-2 draw The league is the priority for all teams but the cup is the one you can go and try to win. Winning the league is always difficult for teams out with the Old Firm. But I think it is a great opportunity for us this year, not just to try and push in the league, but to try and get some silverware as well.Hearts captain Alim Ozturk is suspended for the replay after he picked up his second booking of the competition in the 2-2 draw. Also See:Hibernian force Hearts replayHearts fixturesHearts statsDauda seals Hearts victoryCheap Spurs Jerseys . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history. Cheap Custom Spurs Jersey .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. http://www.customspursjersey.com/ . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Wholesale Custom Spurs Shirts . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. Custom Spurs T-shirts . Roman Josi had a goal and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night.Steve McClaren was still at the helm of Newcastle on Wednesday night after his proposed meeting with managing director Lee Charnley failed to take place, according to Sky sources.McClaren arrived at the clubs Darsley Park training ground shortly after 8am where it is understood he met with his backroom staff before leaving again just after 4pm.It was believed talks between McClaren and Charnley would then take place at St James Park but instead of turning left out of the training ground in the direction of Newcastles stadium, the former England boss turned right, toward his home. It is not known why the discussions were not held.Sky Sports News HQ earlier learned McClaren will not face the media for his weekly pre-match news conference which had been scheduled for Thursday but has been postponed. McClaren was expected to meet with managing director Lee Charnley McClarens meeting with Charnley would have been the first time the two have met since Saturdays 3-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.The head coach has continued to prepare his side to face Premier League leaders Leicester on Monday Night Football despite the rumours that he is about to lose his job. Newcastle fans reacted angrily to the clubs 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth The loss to Bournemouth increased speculation that McClaren could be relieved of his duties, with the Magpies in the bottom three with just 10 games remaining.ddddddddddddThe clubs directors held a meeting on Monday, conducted without McClaren despite the head coach being on the board himself.Former Chelsea and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez tops a wish-list of managers who the club would like to put in charge. Rafael Benitez tops Newcastles wishlist should McClaren leave Sky Sports News HQ understand that although McClaren remains in charge, the club have made contact with Benitez about stepping in to try and salvage their season.Benitez is available after departing Real Madrid in January, and sources close to him indicate he would have a qualified interest in the vacancy. Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes is also understood to be under consideration.Also See:Benitez & Moyes on Newcastle shortlistNewcastles decision-makersWhats wrong with Newcastle?McClaren determined to stay ' ' '