Kevin Nisbet collected an award before a ball was even kicked last night – and things only got better as a remarkable campaign for the Raith Rovers marksman continues.
Harry Cochrane insists he is fit and ready to end a rollercoaster campaign on a soaring high – as Hearts manager Craig Levein claimed he would have no qualms about pitching the talented teenager into the Scottish Cup final.
As awards season approaches apace, Hearts defender Michael Smith has afforded an insight into where his vote will lie, while barely concealing his delight at not being asked to shackle that man today.
Steven Naismith may have been restricted to a frustrating watching brief at Hampden, but Craig Levein has revealed how the pedigree and invaluable guidance of the experienced attacker helped to ensure Hearts booked their Scottish Cup date with destiny.
Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster has revealed that Hibs are planning to spend more than £100,000 on a state-of-the art CCTV system in a bid to combat the blight of anti-social behaviour at football.
Leeann Dempster, the Hibernian chief executive, has commended Marvin Bartley for his response to the racist barracking he was subjected to at Tynecastle and has praised the swift response of Hearts officials and supporters in identifying the alleged perpetrator.
The is scant need for additional motivation when derby day comes around in Edinburgh. However, David Gray acknowledges the prospect of usurping Hearts courtesy of a first win at Tynecastle in six years is a tantalising one for Hibernian.
Paul Heckingbottom can still recall his own family baying for blood when he lined up against their beloved Barnsley in the reviled colours of Sheffield Wednesday. As a consequence, stepping into the Tynecastle bear pit holds no fears for the Hibernian head coach.
HIBERNIAN supporters are already sounding their battle cry ahead of next Saturday’s Edinburgh derby. ‘Mind the gap,’ came the refrain from the away end in West Lothian as the visitors climbed above Hearts for the first time this season.
Dundee United moved to within two points of Championship leaders Ross County as Dunfermline saw their impressive recent form come to an abrupt halt at East End Park.
On a night notable for Falkirk’s two previous captains returning to face their former club, it was the current custodian of the Bairns armband, Jordan McGhee, who stole the show with a sublime display against Ayr United.
Lewis Stevenson has been forced to overcome a long-held aversion to watching footage of his own performances as the Hibernian stalwart embraces a new tech-savvy regime at Easter Road.
Mark Milligan has expressed relief at being able to draw a line under a period of “unrest” at Hibernian, insisting there is still ample time to make this a campaign to remember.
Paul Heckingbottom is unlikely to be cowed by the scrutiny of life as Hibernian head coach, having moved house in a bid to escape the attention of adoring supporters in his home-town of Barnsley.
Craig Levein believes Steven Naismith could be jeopardising a once-in-a-generation opportunity to represent Scotland at a major tournament if he chooses to continue his career in the United States.
Following eight months in the managerial wilderness, Paul Heckingbottom could barely contain his delight at stepping back into the dugout. That his Hibernian side went on to claim a routine three points ensured it was a hugely satisfying return to his natural domain.
