Neilson going nowhere

Robbie Neilson has stressed his desire to lead Hearts into the Scottish Premiership next season.

After the Jambos secured promotion as Championship title winners with seven games still to play, owner Ann Budge spoke about her head coach being "a target'' for other clubs.

However, Neilson, 34, who was appointed last May with former Scotland manager Craig Levein filling the director of football role, insists he is going nowhere.

The former Hearts full-back was quoted on the club's official website as saying: "I'll be here next season.

"I'm not ready to make a step yet. It's been a great season and it's been really enjoyable.

"I've only been in the job for nine, 10 months or whatever it is.

"I've still got a long way to go and I've still got a long way to take this team as well.

"It's a great opportunity to build over the summer and have real crack at it next season and see where we are.

"Then the season after that, if we can gain stability in the league, then it gives us another chance to push on from there.

"I'm really happy where I am, at a stable club. Ann's been fantastic, Craig's been great so it's a great place to be at the minute.''