Leading out Hibernian in an Edinburgh derby will be one of the proudest moments of John Hughes' career.
But the Hibs boss has vowed not to get himself caught up in the emotion of the day as he attempts to maintain his excellent start to life in the Easter Road hotseat.
"It's right up there," he said when asked to compare the honour with his other career highlights.
"I always had the ambition to come back and manage the club, but I've played numerous derby games. I wouldn't let myself get caught up in all that.
"In terms of tactics and moving people about, you have to make sure you're focused on that game."
With derbies notoriously hard to predict, Hibs' 11-point Clydesdale Bank Premier League lead over their struggling arch-rivals may not mean much on Saturday.
But asked whether he would be happy with a draw, Hughes quickly replied: "No, I want to win. We want to take the game to them and we want to win the football match, simple as that.
"Bring it on. There's nothing to be fazed about going there. You're going to a great arena.
"We give Hearts all of the respect they deserve.
"Once that whistle starts, there is no quarter asked or given."
