Airdrie ace hoping to face off against Jambo sibling in cup clash

MARK PIRIE

Airdrie forward Callum Smith hopes that the Diamonds’ Scottish Cup clash with Hearts will be a family affair – with his brother lining up for the Jambos.

The 20-year-old is looking forward to the League One side’s visit to the capital and is keen to see brother Connor lining up for the home side.

Callum says it would be a great day for the Smith family if Connor, who has returned from a loan spell at Cowdenbeath, and himself are both given the chance to clash on the park for the first time.

“We always have a wee laugh about one day playing each other,” he told the Advertiser.

“Hopefully that happens this time. There is a chance with Connor coming back from his loan now.

“We have never played against each other even when we have been on loan at clubs or playing in the reserves.

“He’s been back at Hearts now for a few days and he says he is enjoying it under Daniel Stendel. He said he seems like a good coach and thinks they will be well drilled.

“It would be great for the family if we both got on so hopefully we both get in the team.”

He added jokingly: “Maybe I’ll be able to get a few secrets crets from him himh before the game!”

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First time foes Callum Smith (right) hopes to come up against brother Connor after he returned to Hearts from a loan spell with Cowdenbeath Big day Connor Smith has the chance for a first time clash with brother Callum Cup shock Callum Smith is hoping to upset the odds and put out the Premiership side