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Craig Thomson to referee Hearts-Hibs derby

CRAIG Thomson will oversee his first Edinburgh derby since infuriating Hibernian fans with a contentious display in their 5-1 Scottish Cup final defeat by Hearts in 2012.
By ALAN TEMPLE
Published 7th Aug 2013, 01:00 BST
Craig Thomson has been appointed to officiate the televised capital clash at Tynecastle on Sunday. Picture: SNSCraig Thomson has been appointed to officiate the televised capital clash at Tynecastle on Sunday. Picture: SNS
Craig Thomson has been appointed to officiate the televised capital clash at Tynecastle on Sunday. Picture: SNS

The 41-year-old referee has been appointed to officiate the televised capital clash at Tynecastle on Sunday and is sure of a hostile reception from the travelling support.

Thomson was criticised for his display in the first all-Edinburgh cup final in 116 years, with video footage showing he awarded a penalty against Gambian left-back Pa Kujabi for a foul on Suso Santana which took place outside the box.

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The defender was subsequently shown a second yellow card for the clumsy challenge.

Hibs were also adamant Ian Black should have been sent off in the opening stages after a heavy mid-air collision with Leigh Griffiths before Hearts romped to a historic triumph.