Naismith's men face the Gers for a place in next month's showpiece final on Sunday.
Steven Naismith admits Rangers recent woes will help shape his Hearts team's gameplan in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final showdown at Hampden.
On the flip side, Naismith's Jambos go into the clash at the national stadium off the back of four wins in their last six matches in all competitions. Hearts sit 11 points clear of nearest challengers Kilmarnock in third place ahead of the final five post-split fixtures, but can now shift their attentions to trying to end their 12-year wait for major silverware, having last won the Scottish Cup in 2012.
"Two wins in eight tells you they're not at the top level they have been in the 15-20 games before. The dynamic of that means that the players aren't playing with the freedom that they have done in the past or they are second guessing some of their decisions. "For us that's the focus. We want to go there as we are a good team who have made good strides this season and we have got an opportunity to go and pick up a trophy."
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