Edinburgh derby
Edinburgh derby
Obua hopes to return for visit of Hibs
Hearts are hopeful that David Obua will return to first-team action before the end of the month as he recovers from the hamstring injury which has precluded him from the club's last three matches.
Hibs 2, Hearts 2, April 25, 2005
WHEN all is said and done a point is better than nothing, but even so there was no hiding the disappointment among Tony Mowbray's players as they allowed the chance to end Hearts' interest in the race for Europe slip through their fingers.
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Poignant 1914 Edinburgh derby to be commemorated on French soil
A DRAMATIC re-enactment of one of the most historic Edinburgh derbies in the history of the fixture is to take place this summer - in a French village.
Martin Scott sends text apology to Ian Black
HIBERNIAN midfielder Martin Scott has expressed his remorse for a late tackle on Ian Black in the form of an apologetic text message to the Hearts player.
Derby tussle shows Colin Calderwood steering Hibs in right direction
IT may come as little consolation to those fans who saw their team fail to beat ten men on Sunday, but at least the Hibernian side who drew 2-2 with Hearts was a big improvement on the indifferent outfit which faltered through the early part of the season.
Derby run has Hearts legend Clark dreaming of glory years
MOTIVATING Hearts for Sunday's late equaliser at Easter Road was a raging desire to extend their unbeaten run in Edinburgh derbies. That stimulus is not exclusive to the present-day Tynecastle squad having been enjoyed by previous generations who also held the midas touch over Hibs.
Letters to the Editor: Towell must learn religious bigotry has no foothold in Edinburgh derby
I WAS intrigued to read that Richie Towell, the Celtic player currently on loan at Hibernian, is of the opinion that supporters of the Heart of Midlothian are hostile towards him because of his religion ('I'll get abuse because I'm a Catholic, says Towell', 2 April).
Hibernian 2 - 2 Hearts: Ten-man Hearts much the happier with a point
HEARTS extended their unbeaten run in the Edinburgh derby to seven matches with this draw, and Hibernian have now gone the same number of games in the SPL without defeat.
Jim Jefferies hails ten-man Hearts after fightback stuns Hibs
TEN-MAN Hearts claimed a moral victory in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road yesterday when they hit back with a late goal just minutes after Hibernian had taken the lead for the first time in the game.
Colin Calderwood's rebuilding job is an impressive work in progress, but side still short of killer instinct
WHEN Hibernian were languishing near the foot of the table just a few months ago, it seemed scarcely conceivable that they would be able to put together a run of seven games without defeat.
How the players rated at Easter Road
HIBERNIAN Mark Brown Dealt well with high balls and could do little to stop either goal. 6/10
Moira Gordon: Strength alone won't ensure a derby win
Hibs v Hearts Today, Sky Sports 4, Kick-off 12.45pm
Hibs: Wotherspoon 'ready to impose himself'
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Hibernian v Hearts: Form guide gives Hibs derby edge
Hibernian v Hearts Clydesdale Bank Premier League At Easter Road, tomorrow, kick-off 12.45pm Live on Sky Sports 4/BBC Radio Scotland and online
Hearts: Robinson hopes to emulate fellow youth Smith with derby goal
SCOTT Robinson saw his good friend strike a treasured goal against Hibs last season – and tomorrow the Hearts striker hopes to create a lasting Easter Road memory of his own.
Hibs: 'Light up' Easter Road, says Calderwood
COLIN CALDERWOOD today urged his players to "light up" Easter Road by claiming the first goal tomorrow as Hibs seek to break Hearts strangehold on the Edinburgh derby.
Edinburgh derby: 'Rivalry is a million miles from Old Firm'
It is hard not to feel a little sorry for Hibs' star Richie Towell after the comments he made ahead of tomorrow's derby match.
Elliott: I knew Hearts would score equaliser
STEPHEN ELLIOTT said he always knew Hearts would force an equaliser at Easter Road yesterday despite falling 2-1 behind with only ten minutes remaining in the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian.
Neilson: I won't see the derby as I'll be at Wembley
WATCHING the Edinburgh derby would normally be top of Robbie Neilson's agenda whatever his location. Yet tomorrow he has a far more pressing engagement at England's national stadium. Brentford's Johnstone's Paint Trophy final against Carlisle United will be the former Hearts captain's first appearance at Wembley, so the blood and guts being exchanged at Easter Road can wait.
Hibs: Murray says he'll use derby experience to help first-timers
Derby veteran Ian Murray today insisted he's ready to nurse Colin Calderwood's rookies through their first clash with Hearts.
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