Rowles wants to help Gordon reach landmarks - gossip

Kye Rowles is eager to help goalkeeper Craig Gordon win his 100th clean sheet for Hearts in his 300th appearance for the club against Heidenheim on Thursday. (Record)

Heidenheim were still in Germany's amateur leagues when Hearts faced Bayern Munich in the Tynecastle club's famous 1-0 Uefa Cup win in 1989, though they could not complete an aggregate victory. (Scotsman - subscription)

Meanwhile, Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt is concerned Hearts' aggression and energy may catch his side off guard in Thursday's Conference League encounter. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)

Read Thursday's Scottish gossip