In the second-half we created the best chances and took the game to Newcastle.

We do not have too many options left and we certainly won't be taking any risks with the Rangers match so close.

I was very keen for Dennis to stay but he came in on Saturday morning and said he didn't think it was right to stay on and I wished him all the best. Dennis was disappointed, which is understandable, but he can still do a good job on the football field. At the end of the day he has got to be mentally right and he told me he wasn't and you have to respect his decision. He's been a great professional.

We have plenty of back-up on the left-hand side so we have let Joe speak to Leicester.

I get on very well with Mr Romanov and we have a workable relationship. We're both coming from the same place - and that's to make Hearts successful. The only difference compared to what I'm used to is in transfer dealings. I can live with that. My everyday routine running this club is absolutely fine. I'm really enjoying it as far as training matters, picking the team and changing things on and off the field. I've been given a free role and feel we've come a long way over the past couple of months on and off the field.

I'm seeing him after the game and we'll have a little chat about players. I feel my squad's not strong enough but at the moment we've not got anything definite in the pipeline. It's very tight but we'll see how it goes.