Brad McKay still has a big part to play in Hearts bid for survival this season this season - according to his manager.
Hearts failed to arrest a run of four games without a win as Dundee United claimed a 0-0 draw at Tynecastle.
Hearts manager Gary Locke felt the match officials cost his team two points in the 0-0 draw with Dundee United.
Hibernian will host Edinburgh rivals Hearts at Easter Road in the pick of the Scottish League Cup quarter-final draw.
Hearts squeezed into the fourth round of the Scottish League Cup after beating Queen of the South on penalties.
Hearts manager Gary Locke had "nothing but praise" for his side after they edged out Queen of the South on penalties.
Melvin de Leeuw and Richard Brittain scored in the last few minutes to give Ross County a 2-1 victory over Hearts.
Ross County manager Derek Adams lauded Melvin De Leeuw after he scored and then set up the winner against Hearts.
Melvin De Leeuw hopes he will be getting more playing time for Ross County after starring against Hearts.
The Hearts team will be able to enjoy an overnight stay in the Highlands this weekend - thanks to their own fans.
Goals from Kris Commons, Anthony Stokes and Teemu Pukki earned Celtic a 3-1 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle.
Hearts boss Gary Locke was "puzzled" by the penalty awarded against his side in their defeat to Celtic.
Derek McInnes and Billy Brown have been given two-game suspended bans following a spat at Tynecastle last month.
Billy Brown has agreed a deal to remain as Hearts assistant manager until January.
Sky Sports understands Swansea failed in a bid to sign Hearts teenager Adam King before the transfer deadline.
Gary Locke is delighted to have seen the summer transfer window close with Jason Holt still on the books at Hearts.
Scotland Under-19 coach Ricky Sbragia has hit out at English clubs trying to sign Scottish players on the cheap.