It’s only a few hours to go until Nick Montgomery manages his first Edinburgh derby as Hibs head to Tynecastle. Saturday’s clash marks the first capital derby of the 2023/24 season with the return fixture taking place later in December.
Speaking to Edinburgh News ahead of this weekend’s battle, he said: “We know these games only get you three points, but the reality is that it’s massive for the fans. It’s the one game they’re desperate to win.
“I’ve got some great memories of playing in Sheffield derbies. The atmosphere would be electric from the moment you got on the bus to arriving at the stadium, when you could really feel the energy of the fans.”
A local derby is always a new manager’s greatest test with Hearts’ Steven Naismith first ever game as manager at Tynecastle at derby. Last season’s final day battle saw the two sides draw 1-1 but how have other managers compared in their debut derbies?
Here are the ten former Hibs’ managers and their derby day results.
5. Alan Stubbs: Hearts 2-1 Hibs
Stubbs unfortunately suffered a defeat at Tynecastle in his first Edinburgh Derby in August 2014. | SNS Group
6. Neil Lennon: 0-0 (Hibs won replay 3-1)
Lennon’s first Edinburgh derby came in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup in February 2017. The first meeting ended in a draw but the Hibees came through with the in in the replay. | SNS Group
7. Paul Heckingbottom: Hearts 1-2 Hibs
In April 2019, Heckingbottom managed his first Edinburgh derby and beat Hearts in their own backyard. | SNS Group
8. Jack Ross: Hearts 0-2 Hibs
Former Scottish footballer Ross managed his first Edinburgh derby in December 2019 and oversaw Hibs beating Hearts at Tynecastle 2-0. | SNS Group