9am Briefing: Heat is on Hibs boss after cup exit

The pressure is mounting on Hibs boss John Hughes after his side went out of the league cup thanks to a 3-1 defeat to a Kilmarnock side managed by his predecessor at Easter Road, Mixu Paatelainen.

Ban blow

Hearts youngster Craig Thomson will miss two games after his red-card in the 4-3 league cup defeat at Falkirk.

Godman injury nightmare

Edinburgh Rugby stand-off Phil Godman will be out for six months after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee in training.