Hearts star reveals the quality that is contagious at the club

Michael Steinwender (centre right) couldn't believe the atmosphere for Hearts vs Rangers <i>(Image: Andrew Milligan)</i>
Michael Steinwender (centre right) couldn't believe the atmosphere for Hearts vs Rangers (Image: Andrew Milligan)
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Heart of Midlothian hero Michael Steinwender has praised the Tynecastle atmosphere as 'insane' as they close in on the title.

The capital side defeated Rangers in Gorgie this week and are odds-on favourites to become Scottish champions for the first time since 1960 with just three games left.

Austrian defender Steinwender enjoyed a double celebration after helping Hearts win the showdown on his 26th birthday.

And he admitted he couldn't believe the atmosphere in an interview in his homeland.

Steinwender said: "It's unbelievable what is happening here. It's actually insane how excited the fans are.

"We keep picking up where we left off week after week.It's sheer willpower that gets us through games now. It's contagious here at this club.



"Since I signed for Hearts, the atmosphere against Rangers was the best I have ever experienced. I could hardly believe my eyes and ears!

"We're still taking it one game at a time. That's the best approach for us.

"Against Rangers, I had to get a bandage after a cut, but it was no problem because I wanted to continue."

Hearts could even wrap up the title next midweek if results go their way this weekend.

But there's no chance the former Hartberg stopper is counting on that.

He said: "We're certainly not relying on Celtic dropping points. We want to win every match."

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