Hearts and Hibs influencers: The 18 players and personalities you should be following on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
Social media is a huge part of football, as it is society. Whether it is breaking news, funny clips or arguing with someone you have never met before, it is a fascinating place. So much within Scottish football can be seen and learned on the different platforms.
It has given rise to fan media, player interaction and so much more. Both Hearts and Hibs have strong online communities which has provided supporters with a voice, as well as giving players to express their personality.
We have scrawled the internet and social media to bring you the 18 players, influencers or accounts relating to the two Capital sides which should be followed.
1. Martin Boyle
The prankster is active on both Twitter (19.2k followers) and Instagram (20.3k) where he displays his infectious personality, whether it is joking with the Hibs Twitter account or sharing his family life on Instagram. Photo: SNS Group - Rob Casey
2. Craig Gordon
The returning star has a huge following on Instagram of more than 65k. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
3. Shelly Marciano
The wife of Ofir Marciano. She is a popular figure with Hibs fans as she gives fans and more than 30,000 Instagram followers a preview of her life with the Easter Road goalkeeper. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
4. John Souttar
The Hearts centre-back has nearly 30,000 followers across Twitter and Instagram. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group