9am Briefing: Hibs critics 'have brought squad together'

Hibs boss John Hughes says he thinks the criticism his side have faced for their indifferent start to the season has brought the squad closer together.

New boss

Hearts have appointed marketing and communications chief David Southern to replace Campbell Ogilvie as managing director.

Half a chance

Edinburgh Rugby's back-up scrum half Greig Laidlaw is in with a shout of making the Scotland squad for the Autumn internationals with Chris Cusiter and Rory Lawson both injured.