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The Hearts board in the directors' box at Tynecastle Park.

'Board backed Hearts signings - now we need a backlash' Gary Mackay

Young Hearts fan Andrew Mackinnon in the stand at Tynecastle Park.

'Andrew MacKinnon's community are salt of the earth' Gary Mackay

Referee Steven McLean shows the yellow card to Hibs boss Lee Johnson

Why VAR needs to be scrapped in Scotland immediately Craig Fowler

Robert Snodgrass battles with Aberdeen's Ross McCrorie during the home side's 3-0 win over Hearts at Pittodrie this past weekend. Picture: SNS

Analysis: Do Hearts need a formation change? Craig Fowler

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan inspire sports investment, says MSP Sue Webber Sue Webber

The Hibs players celebrate in front of the away fans at Livingston after going 3-1 up on Saturday. Picture: SNS

Why this Hibs team is built to take fight for Europe down to the wire Craig Fowler

Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet and Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley have both been selected by Scotland boss Steve Clarke in the past. Picture: SNS

Hearts and Hibs players who could expect a Scotland call this month Craig Fowler

Will Fish celebrates with his Hibs team-mates after opening the scoring in the recent win over Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS

Mickey Weir: Hibs have got the winning feeling again Mickey Weir

Hibs chairman Ron Gordon sadly died last week after a battle with cancer. Picture: SNS

Ron Gordon's last act as Hibs owner showed stature of the man Mickey Weir

All children should be able to learn how to swim – Foysol Choudhury Foysol Choudhury

Bonnyrigg Rose manager Robbie Horn has been active in the transfer market this month. Picture: Bruce White / SNS

Horn can turn it round and steer Bonnyrigg out of trouble Phil Johnson

James Jeggo, right, made his debut for Hibs in Sunday's Edinburgh derby defeat to Hearts at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Football Why Hibs have to learn lessons from Hearts Mickey Weir

Josh O'Connor, son of ex-Hibs hero Garry, is one of a few players making a name for themselves at youth level. Picture: SNS

What's the point in an academy if Hibs youngsters don't get a chance? Mickey Weir

Fans have knives out for Lee Johnson and Jim Goodwin

Hibs v Aberdeen: The game both managers can’t afford to lose Phil Johnson

Brora's Martin MacLean celebrates his side's Scottish Cup victory over Hearts in March 2021. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Aberdeen embarrassment just as bad but no worse than Hearts at Brora Phil Johnson

A dejected Aiden McGeady as Hearts players celebrate in front of their supporters during the 3-0 victory at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Four talking points from the Edinburgh derby Craig Fowler

Josh Ginnelly has managed to make himself a regular in the Hearts starting XI of late, playing up top alongside Lawrence Shankland. Picture: SNS

Hearts analysis: The numbers behind Josh Ginnelly's improvement Craig Fowler

Manager Lee Johnson celebrates after Hibs defeated Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. Picture: SNS

Sacking Lee Johnson now isn't the answer - but manager must improve Mickey Weir

Who could step into the Director of Football role at Hibs?

Why structure shake-up may be sign Hibs are learning lessons Patrick McPartlin

Kevin Nisbet with the match ball after netting a hat-trick for Hibs in the 3-2 win over Motherwell on Sunday. Picture: SNS

Why injury might have been blessing in disguise for Kevin Nisbet Mickey Weir

Ryan Porteous roars in delight after the full-time whistle on Sunday as Hibs were able to defeat Motherwell 4-2 in the cinch Premiership. Picture: SNS

Mickey Weir: Why was Ryan Porteous in midfield? Mickey Weir

Kevin Nisbet celebrates in front of the jubilant Hibs support after putting the club 1-0 up in Sunday's win over Motherwell. Picture: SNS

What the new director of football at Hibs needs to do first Mickey Weir

Team GB celebrate after winning gold in Beijing at the winter Olympics. Picture: Lintao Zhang/Gett

Top 10 female personal sporting achievements of 2022 Jack Dawson

Steve Cardownie is looking forward to celebrating many more Hearts goals, like this one by Lawrence Shankland (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

As Scottish football restarts, hopefully fans will retain sense of perspective Steve Cardownie

Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet believes he is coming back as a better player after ten months out injured. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Hibs can’t rush to test Nisbet’s ‘better player’ claim Phil Johnson

Cameroon's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Serbia's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic compete to head the ball during the two teams' World Cup group match (Picture: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland is leading the way in preventing lasting head injuries in sport Angus Robertson

Hearts and Hibs in action at Tynecastle Park last season in a match Hibs won 3-1 in front of a crowd of over 3,500. Picture: David Mollison

Why Hibs v Hearts is a real watershed moment for women's football Craig Fowler

Several players for Scottish teams will take part in the World Cup, including Australia internationals Nathaniel Atkinson (Hearts), Keanu Baccus (St Mirren), Cammy Devlin (Hearts) and Kye Rowles (Hearts) (Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Fifa should be blamed for picking illiberal Qatar to host World Cup Steve Cardownie

Civil Service Strollers take on Spartans this weekend. Picture: Mark Brown / SFC

Fixture secretary the unsung hero on derby day Phil Johnson

Chris Cadden is one of the first names on the Hibs team sheet. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

Consistent Cadden should be ahead of Ralston in Scotland pecking order Phil Johnson

Stephen Kingsley's one and only Scotland cap came against France in Metz in June 2016

Scotland call-up for Kingsley is now overdue Phil Johnson

Edinburgh Rugby's head coach Mike Blair said he was 'really pleased' with his side's performance against the Dragons (Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Angus Robertson: Capital thrashing of Dragons bodes well for autumn tests Angus Robertson

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was called up into Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for the upcoming Nations League triple-header. Picture: SNS

Why Ryan Porteous should stay at Hibs a bit longer Mickey Weir

Christian Doidge signed for Kilmarnock prior to the end of the transfer window. Picture: SNS

Why Christian Doidge's Hibs career may not be at an end Mickey Weir

A frustrated Lawrence Shankland during Hearts' 4-0 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa Conference League. Picture: SNS

Hearts analysis: Squad is being stretched too thin Craig Fowler

Barrie McKay's creativity is key for Hearts, especially when the goals have dried up. He has the talent to unlock the door. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Gary MacKay: Barrie McKay and more attacking intent crucial Gary MacKay:

Lee McCulloch, Gordon Forrest and Robbie Neilson have all played and surely wanted to play in every game when physically able to do so. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Gary MacKay: Mental fatigue unlikely but Europe brings fresh challenge Gary MacKay:

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has a selection dilemma ahead of Thursday's Europa conference League openener against Istanbul Basaksehir. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Football The big decision facing Neilson ahead of Istanbul Basaksehir test Phil Johnson

Hayley Matthews' youngest son takes part in training at Little Leithers Rugby

Little Leithers Rugby is the most fun for pre-school kids – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Martin Boyle has shown already that he can be far more effective when playing through the middle. Picture: Alan Harvey / SNS

Mickey Weir: Boyle through the middle gives Hibs more fluency Mickey Weir

Josh Campbell scored a last-minute equaliser and had his best game in a Hibs jersey against Rangers at Easter Road, according to Mickey Weir. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Mickey Weir: Why Josh Campbell can prove the doubters wrong at Hibs Mickey Weir

Martin Boyle's number 77 shirt could be a good omen for Hibs and it certainly started well with a vital last-gasp goal against Hearts on his return. He may be the perfect foil for Elie Youan in what promises to be a blistering attack. Picture: Rob Casey / SNS

Boyle could be just what Hibs need to bring out the best in Youan as a No 9 Phil Johnson

Louise Christie competes in the ribbon event final at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Team Scotland, you have done us all proud – Angus Robertson MSP Angus Robertson

England's Lionesses celebrate winning the Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 Trophy (Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

England's Lionesses have shown the men's game how it should be played Angus Robertson

Hibs will face St Johnstone in their Scottish Premiership opener this Saturday. Picture: SNS

Mickey Weir: Why I'm still excited for start of the season Mickey Weir

Hibs boss Lee Johnson was critical of the tournament's scheduling after his side's exit. Picture: SNS

Mickey Weir: I'd have loved Premier Sports Cup format Mickey Weir

After Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker Majid Haq raised concerns about racism in cricket, he never played for his country again (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Cricket Scotland needs profound change after institutional racism finding Angus Robertson

Hearts striker Liam Boyce and Hibs defender Josh Doig in action during the last league Edinburgh derby of the 2021/22 season at Tynecastle. Picture: SNS

Craig Fowler: 9 reasons to get excited about the new football season Craig Fowler

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are among the players who have been prohibited from playing in this week's Genesis Scottish Open after joining LIV Golf.Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Why LIV Golf players may face frosty welcome in East Lothian Martin Dempster

Mike Connet (left) and Jock Kettles at Glencorse. (Picture: Nigel Duncan)

Angling: Life's a beach for master and apprentice duo Nigel Duncan

A young Scotland fan waves a Ukrainian flag during a friendly match against Poland at Hampden Park in March (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland vs Ukraine should be game to make both nations proud – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Edinburgh Marathon can attract some unusual spectators from revellers who spent the night on the street to ghosts on their way to work (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh Marathon returns and it's worth getting up for – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

Lee Johnson spent two years at Sunderland, where he deployed a high-press attacking style of play. Picture: Frank Reid

Why 'Streaky' Johnson can succeed at Hibs, if he learns from his mistakes Graham Falk

Harry Clarke is back in training - but will he feature on Saturday? Picture: Hibernian FC / Matteo Zara

Why Clarke return can boost Hibs Patrick McPartlin

Hibs right wing-back Chris Cadden has been a model on consistency and should be on Scotland manager Steve Clarke's radar

Why Hibs wing-back Chris Cadden deserves his chance for Scotland Phil Johnson

Hearts' Tegan Browning battles with Hibernian's Colette Cavanagh during this month's SWPL1 derby. The Edinburgh rivals will be competing for players off the pitch with semi-pro contracts

Why Hearts women are playing catch up as they turn semi-pro Phil Johnson

Peter Haring and Andy Halliday could become the central midfield pairing for Hearts ahead of the derby double-header, but it lacks the mobility provided by Baningime and Devlin

The Hearts midfield dilemma facing Robbie Neilson after Beni Baningime blow Phil Johnson

Hibs striker Christian Doidge hasn't scored since returning from injury in November. Picture: SNS

What is wrong with Hibs striker Christian Doidge? Craig Fowler

Katya, 12, is one of nearly 50 children brought from Ukraine to Scotland

Hibs fans' charity deserves huge thanks for saving Ukrainian orphans Steve Cardownie

Cyclists Chris Hoy and Shanaze Reade with Angus Robertson at a ceremony to mark 500 days to go until the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (Picture: Jeff Holmes/JSHPIX)

Scotland is set to host a historic and amazing cycling event next year Angus Robertson

Hibernian and Hearts are set to contest the Scottish Cup semi-final (Picture: PA)

Hibs-Hearts Scottish Cup semi-final ticket prices risk half-empty Hampden Susan Dalgety

William 'Phally' Cowan with his fly find, picked up in a Fife fishery car park.

Angling: Fly find takes William to Grand Finals Nigel Duncan

Charity matches involving an Edinburgh Select side were once a regular feature of city life

Let's bring back Edinburgh Select team to raise cash for Ukraine – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Eve Muirhead curls a stone during the women's Olympic gold medal game between Japan and Great Britain (Picture: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images)

My hero of the Winter Olympics was small, round and very hard – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

James Scott in possession for Hibs during the win over Ross County with Drey Wright behind him and Chris Cadden in the distance. Picture: SNS

Mickey Weir: My advice to James Scott and Drey Wright Mickey Weir

New Hearts academy director Frankie McAvoy. Pic: Heart of Midlothian FC.

Dog poo times gone but Hearts need more from youth Gary Mackay

Raith Rovers made a big mistake if they though the formidable Val McDermid would keep quiet about the signing of David Goodwillie (Picture: Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Magnificant McDermid puts Raith Rovers’ board to shame – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Author Val McDermid speaks to press after a friendly match between McDermid Ladies and Livingston in Kirkcaldy (Picture: Rob Casey/SNS Group)

Two silver linings to unnecessary dark cloud over Raith Rovers – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat

City Olympians are an inspiration (just like my ancestor) – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Ewan Henderson, Demi Mitchell, Elias Melkersen, and Rocky Bushiri were among the new arrivals at Hibs in January

Hibs transfer window analysis: Future looks good but first-team concern remains Patrick McPartlin

Celtic and Rangers now get a smaller ticket allocation at Tynecastle.

Numbers show Hearts correct with Celtic/Rangers tickets Barry Anderson

Hearts centre-back John Souttar has agreed a pre-contract with Rangers as the Ibrox side look to buy him in the January transfer window. Picture: SNS

Could Rangers use previous strategy to buy John Souttar? Craig Fowler