Almost six years ago, Hibs lost at home to a bottom-of-the-table Hearts team and a small group of supporters gathered outside Easter Road’s main entrance to call for the removal of the manager.
Hibs fans on Twitter were furious after their team’s Edinburgh derby defeat, with support for embattled manager Paul Heckingbottom now seemingly non-existent.
Hibs under-fire head coach Paul Heckingbottom has claimed he's not living in fear of losing his job following derby day defeat by capital rivals Hearts.
Derby veteran Lewis Stevenson has insisted it’s time for him and his Hibs team-mates to step up and take responsibility as they seek to take the heat of boss Paul Heckingbottom.
Under-pressure Hibs boss Paul Heckingbottom says he’s in no need of a vote of confidence ahead of tomorrow’s Edinburgh derby, claiming: “It doesn’t mean anything.”
Craig Levein insists he doesn’t feel his time at Hearts is up because he is adamant he has a strong squad of players who are fully behind him and ready to ignite.
Scotland's capital is a wonderful place, the best in Britain. A castle, a palace, a seat and a hill. Walks, views, pub, bars and restaurants. The Fringe Festival and Hogmanay.
Hibs host rivals Hearts at Easter Road on Sunday though the mood around the club is fairly glum as a poor start to the Ladbrokes Premiership season has fans doubting the tenure of manager Paul Heckingbottom.
Paul Heckingbottom revealed he has been placing more responsibility on his Hibernian players in training ahead of Sunday's Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts.
Hearts boss Craig Levein remains confident the players he has at his disposal are good enough to turn their season around as they prepare to take on local rivals Hibs on Sunday.
Hibs head coach Paul Heckingbottom has insisted he and Hearts boss Craig Levein will go into Sunday’s first Edinburgh derby of the season worrying more about the three points than their jobs.
