'I expect Hearts to be third after first 10 games'

We asked for your views on Hearts' Scottish Premiership fixtures and how they will be faring after 10 games.Here's what some of you said:Ronnie: Can't see us losing any of the first six games to be fair, think we can be good on the road this season and hopefully we take it to the Glasgow teams.Sam: Looking at the opening 10 fixtures, there's no reason why Hearts shouldn't be within the top four with the recruitment over the summer they have done already. Looking at how the new manager is building a squad and creating a new feel around Tynecastle, I have no doubts this could be an interesting season for Hearts fans.John: Expect Hearts to be at least third after 10 games. Much will depend on how the new arrivals settle in and who is left from the season past. Got to be picking up more wins at home, including against Celtic and Rangers. Pressure on the new manager and all the background facilities to start way better than last season.Dave: The fixture list is the fixture list, but why oh why can't we have a traditional start to the season and all games kick off at 15:00 on a Saturday? As a Jambo season ticket holder and living in Inverness, this Monday night nonsense is not the best start and sours it a bit for me, personally. As for Hearts' start to the season, it has to be better than the last one, and I'm sure it will be. I don't think Derek McInnes will muck about if players are not up to the mark from the start.

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