Jeff reveals Hearts star Driver subbed due to cramp

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Apr 2010, 11:05 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2010, 13:41 BST
INJURY concerns surrounding Hearts winger Andy Driver were allayed today as manager Jim Jefferies revealed he was substituted with cramp against St Mirren on Saturday and not because of further pain from tendonitis in his knee.

The Englishman was withdrawn near the end of the 1-1 draw in Paisley after pulling up while chasing the ball on the right flank. Initial fears were that the injury could be serious, particularly in light of Driver's recent prolonged absence with knee trouble. However, Jefferies expects the 22-year-old to be fit for this weekend's top-six decider against Kilmarnock at Tynecastle.

"Driver just had cramp, the knee is okay," said the manager. "He had ice on it as a precaution but he's fine. I expect him to be okay for this weekend

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Ian Black suffered another head injury after colliding with St Mirren's Stephen Thomson and required four stitches. He had been a pre-match doubt due to a non-football related back injury sustained on Friday when he had to swerve his car unexpectedly.