It's been a dramatic first quarter of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership for Hibs and Hearts who currently sit seventh and fourth in the league respectively.
Nick Montgomery arrived on the Scottish shores back in mid-September after a poor start to the season saw Lee Johnson relieved of his positions but it's been far from an easy ride for the former Central Coast Mariners boss. His side have just three wins so far this season but the 42-year-old's project at Easter Road is only just beginning.
Ahead of the international break, Monty was able to oversee a 1-0 win against Kilmarnock and the Hibees now have a two week break in play to improve on their consistency as they look to firm up a place in the top-tier of the Scottish Premiership for Phase two.
While we await for the return of the domestic league, here is where Hibs, Hearts and their Scottish Premiership rivals would sit based on results since Monty's arrival in Scotland...
9. 5th - Hibs
They have endured plenty of draws but it's been a steady rise for the Hibees who sit fifth since Monty's arrival on 14 points. | SNS Group
10. 4th - Kilmarnock
The Killies would sit in fourth place on 14 points and three wins. | SNS Group
11. 3rd - Hearts
The Jambos would sit third on 16 points if the table were based on results since September. They have recorded five wins. | SNS Group
12. 2nd - Rangers
After a rocky start, Rangers are now second and have 24 points from their nine games since Monty's arrival. | SNS Group