"It had everything. The place was rocking after three minutes, but Hibs allowed Hearts back into it and they began to control it. At 3-0, it becomes a different game and Hearts came out and tried to attack. There was real pressure at the end, but Hibs saw the game out and they could have got a fourth goal to kill it. That will be David Gray's biggest regret, because they had opportunities. They were looking for a statement win, and they've got it."placeholder image
"It had everything. The place was rocking after three minutes, but Hibs allowed Hearts back into it and they began to control it. At 3-0, it becomes a different game and Hearts came out and tried to attack. There was real pressure at the end, but Hibs saw the game out and they could have got a fourth goal to kill it. That will be David Gray's biggest regret, because they had opportunities. They were looking for a statement win, and they've got it." | SNS Group

13 pundits react to Hibs vs Hearts bedlam as statement win collected and Jambos put derby in the bin

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 28th Dec 2025, 09:13 GMT

Here’s how the pundits viewed Saturday’s pulsating Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibs.

Hibs came out on top in the latest instalment of the Edinburgh derby as they inflicted a 3-2 loss upon Hearts.

The Jambos were viewed as favourites in the eyes of some heading into battle as they sit top of the Premiership but David Gray’s hosts were three goals up inside an hour. Jamie McGrath, Josh Campbell and Kieron Bowie goals put them on the path to victory before a Jambo fightback.

Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin netted late on, the former seeing a big levelling chance saved by goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger, as they lost for just the second time this league season. As bragging rights sit with Hibs, here rs is how 13 pundits reacted to the drama in Leith.

"You get nothing for nearly winning but that's the worst Hearts will play this season. They almost got an unlikely draw but it was a below Hearts performance. For Campbell to score from where he did is quite outrageous."

9. James McFadden (Sky)

"You get nothing for nearly winning but that's the worst Hearts will play this season. They almost got an unlikely draw but it was a below Hearts performance. For Campbell to score from where he did is quite outrageous." Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

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"The third goal is self inflicted by Hearts but Bowie nicks the ball and I love the composure. He cuts inside and bends it into the far corner in an absolute pearler."

10. Stuart Lovell (Sky)

"The third goal is self inflicted by Hearts but Bowie nicks the ball and I love the composure. He cuts inside and bends it into the far corner in an absolute pearler." Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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"Brilliant game that was."

11. Chris Sutton (606)

"Brilliant game that was." Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

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"It was not the start Hearts wanted in the second period but absolutely the one Kieron Bowie did. All he wants to do is get it on to the strong left side and it is so accurate into the corner."

12. Neil McCann (Sky)

"It was not the start Hearts wanted in the second period but absolutely the one Kieron Bowie did. All he wants to do is get it on to the strong left side and it is so accurate into the corner." | SNS Group

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