9am Briefing: Mixu says HIbs can meet SPL challenge

Published on Thursday 7 August 2008 10:49

HIBS boss Mixu Paatelainen has said the club will be able to pass the test of the SPL, after former PE teacher Rob Jones gave the squad a few lessons.

Hibs play Kilmarnock tomorrow in their SPL opener, and after some poor pre-season results, skipper Jones reportedly took it upon himself to have a talk with the team.

McDonald aiming for Hearts keeper slot

JAMIE McDonald has reportedly vowed to win the No. 1 Jersey at Hearts away from the safe-hands of rival keeper Steve Banks.

The 22-year-old, who has been on-loan at Queen of the South, has been assured he is in boss Csaba Laszlo's plans, and said he would fight Banks all the way to be first-choice keeper.

Obua turned down Premiership to be at Hearts

DAVID Obua turned down the premiership, Italy and the Champions league to sign for Hearts because of his desire to play for Csaba Laszlo, it was reported.

The 24-year-old Ugandan said the opportunity to work with Hungarian boss Laszlo, who was previously in charge of the Uganda National squad, saw him reject moves from West Ham and Chievo, as well as two Champions League clubs.