The Sunday Post (Dundee)

The Lee family is hoping for a twin celebratio­n

- By Sean Hamilton sport@sundaypost.com

Ol l y Lee celebrated winning promotion with Luton Town last season alongside his brother.

Now he’s praying they are both partying again on opposite sides of the border come May.

Hearts favourite Lee will be at Easter Road today, but the Jam Tarts’ biggest game of the season – the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic – is on the horizon.

Lee is aiming to cap off his first season in Scotland, which included the winner the last time his side visited Leith, by hoisting some silverware.

Ye t h e’ l l be even happier if his former club – for whom his hot- shot sibling, Elliot, has bagged 11 goals this season – can also seal promotion to the Championsh­ip.

“It’s an exciting end to the campaign for both of us,” said Lee.

“We’ve both enjoyed decent seasons so hopefully they can get over the line, we can win a trophy and we can be a happy family!

“I kept an eye on the Lu t o n s c o re against Wimbledon on Tuesday night – unfortunat­ely!

“I had a look at the 90th minute and was celebratin­g a 2-1 win.

“I then had another quick look and they’d drawn 2-2.

“Still, it was another point closer for them.

“We talk after every game, and find out how each other are getting along. We always look out for each other.

“This has probably been our best season, personally. Last season was brilliant because we got a promotion playing together.

“It’s something that we hope to do again.

“We both have massive games to play, and if we can end with a promotion and silverware, there will be nothing better.”

Having helped Luton to second place in League Two last season, Lee opted to sign for Hearts rather than stick around for a tilt at League One.

In his absence, his old club have embarked on a stunning campaign, which looks set to conclude with a second straight promotion.

Even so, Lee, son of former Newcastle United and England midfielder, Rob, has no regrets about his move to Edinburgh.

He already has memories he will cherish.

“I’m pleased for all the boys at Luton, but I still think I made the right decision to come up here,” he said.

“Some of the games I’ve played in have been brilliant and we’re talking about things I’ll tell my grandchild­ren about.

“A Scottish Cup Final will be a very special day.

“I think I’ll have a minibus load up for Hampden. I’ve been asked for 14 or 15 tickets.

“It should be a great day out for everyone.

“But it will only be good for me if we can

 ??  ?? Olly Lee can’t wait for the Cup Final
Olly Lee can’t wait for the Cup Final

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom