Having started the season with a bang, the recent spell on the sidelines did nothing to disarm Hibs teenager Josh Doig, who made an explosive return to the starting line-up on Boxing Day against Rangers.
Paul Heckingbottom has claimed his players should not look on missing out on a potential Europa League place as a failure, insisting they have come a long way since he took over as head coach.
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