I've sworn to rein in bad language.but there's no way to curb my enthusiasm
Daily Record|December 26, 2023
Missus makes sure Nick will not cuss in heat of the derby
CRAIG SWAG
I've sworn to rein in bad language.but there's no way to curb my enthusiasm

NICK MONTGOMERY is under orders from his good lady to cut out the bad language.

But the Hibs boss still will not be able to prevent himself being caught up in the passion of the Edinburgh derby.

Montgomery cannot wait to face the heat of the capital battle again tomorrow night.

The Easter Road manager savoured his first taste of it two-and-a-half months ago at Tynecastle and now gets a shot to sample it on home turf.

Derby bosses are always in the spotlight on the big occasion and Montgomery's actions are going to be under even more scrutiny as he dons a Sky Sports microphone during the game.

Fruity speech is off limits as Montgomery said: "Yeah, my wife is always telling me to curb my language!

"There is definitely some industrial football language in the technical area. When you get passionate about anything, the swear words do come out.

"I've definitely tried to improve on that because I've got three girls and it's not the sort of language I want to be known for. But it's passionate.

This story is from the December 26, 2023 edition of Daily Record.

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