Laurent Mendy prepares for Edinburgh derby after first start for Hearts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Hearts midfielder Laurent Mendy is set to feature in his first Edinburgh derby against Hibernian at Tynecastle this week. The 29-year-old earned his first start for the club in a 2-1 Premiership victory over St Johnstone on Saturday. Mendy joined Hearts this summer from Forest Green Rovers and recently contributed to a penalty shootout win against Rapid Vienna. That victory secured a spot for the club in the Conference League phase through December. The midfielder stated he is preparing for the intensity of the upcoming derby after navigating a demanding schedule of matches and training sessions over the past week.
- •Laurent Mendy earned his first start for Hearts in a 2-1 win against St Johnstone.
- •Hearts qualified for the Conference League phase following a penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna.
- •Mendy arrived at Hearts this summer after a transfer from Forest Green Rovers.
- •The Edinburgh derby against Hibernian is scheduled to take place at Tynecastle this week.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Mendy ready for 'massive' Edinburgh derby after first Hearts start
"Hearts midfielder Laurent Mendy says he is relishing experiencing his first Edinburgh derby after making his first start for the club in Saturday's 2-1 Premiership victory over St Johnstone. The 29-year-old joined Hearts in the summer from English side Forest Green Rovers and also played a part in Thursday's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna, which secured Conference League league phase football for the Tynecastle side through to December. Mendy says he has been warned about the significance of his first meeting with Hibernian at Tynecastle this week.
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