Bobby Madden

Liam Scales was booked for his mistimed challenge on Vaclav Cerny in one of the main talking points of a pulsating Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park.

Ex-ref slams Rangers vs Celtic call as 28-time Scotland star sacked

Hibs' Nectar Triantis fouls Rangers' Robin Propper

Former Premier League ref provides Hibs red card and penalty verdicts

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 12: Hearts' Aaron McEneff celebrates making it 3-2 with Andy Halliday during a Scottish Cup match between Hearts and St. Mirren at Tynecastle, on March 12, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McEneff explains why he's dedicated to Hearts

Aaron McEneff and Andy Halliday celebrate the Irishman's goal for Hearts against St Mirren.

How McEneff's spark propelled Hearts to Hampden

Referee Bobby Madden with Hearts winger Barrie McKay after he is hit with objects from the Celtic support last Thursday.

Ex-Hearts chief wants Celtic game replayed or points forfeited

Hearts winger Barrie McKay is struck by a plastic bottle thrown from the Celtic support.

McKay reveals ref comment on Celtic fans' missiles

Gary Mackay-Steven trips up under his own feet when through on goal late in the game. Picture: SNS

Hearts debrief: Bizarre officiating, Colossus Craig Halkett, lack of hold-up pla...

Robbie Neilson speaks to match officials at full-time at Celtic Park.

Neilson: 'I'd go to jail if I said what I really think'

Celtic’s Kyogo celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 against Hearts.

Kyogo's winner upsets Hearts as TV shows offside

Celtic beat Hearts 3-2 last time the teams met.

Celtic v Hearts: Preview & team news

Robbie Neilson and Scott Brown argue at full-time at Tynecastle.

Neilson reveals thoughts on angry exchange with Brown

Jack Ross was pleased with his side's performance against Kilmarnock

Ross hails Magennis and Nisbet as he steps up Hibs striker search

How the Hearts players rated against Celtic. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How the Hearts players rated in brilliant 2-1 win over Celtic

Hearts defeated Celtic at Tynecastle in August 2018. Picture: SNS

Hearts v Celtic: how to watch live, team news, possible XI

John Doolan with the Scottish Cup ahead of the parade

Doolan on 2016 final, the aftermath, and going the extra mile for Hibs fans

Dundee Utd manager Micky Mellon saw his side lose at Hampden. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mellon: 'Strutting' referee has to get big calls right
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon says ‘wee moments’ of his side’s Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Hibs didn’t go their way – and neither did one big moment in the second half.
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SFA referee Bobby Madden at Specsavers Shandwick Place, Edinburgh ahead of the Dundee United v Hibs Scottish Cup semi-final game. Bobby Madden will be taking charge of the cup clash on Saturday 8th May 2021.
PICTURED L-R referee Bobby Madden, Franca Fofie optical assistant and Lyndsay Nimmo Specsavers Manager

Bobby Madden goes to Specasavers ahead of Hibs semi-final clash this Saturday

Hearts face their final game at Tynecastle Park this season with Inverness CT the opponents. Picture: SNS

Hearts v Inverness CT: Team news, starting XI, how to watch

Hibs manager Jack Ross oversees a training session as the Easter Road club prepare to welcome Motherwell. Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group

Hibs boss calls for parity

Graeme Stewart running the line during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibs and Hamilton Acadmical at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Hibs receive apology from Scottish FA

Jack Ross would like to see the handball rule refined (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs' Ross urges change to handball 'punishment for very little'

Jack Ross would like to see the handball rule refined (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs boss Jack Ross has his say on handball rules after Celtic calls

Bobby Madden with former Hearts boss Craig Levein

Madden sets record straight on Hearts ‘myth’

Referee Bobby Madden (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Madden reveals his 'most honking' performance as ref

Hearts have not lost at Easter Road in two years

Hibs v Hearts: Referee and live TV details for Edinburgh derby

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor. Pic: SNS

Allan McGregor: Hibs' Marc McNulty speaks for first time on Rangers keeper's kic...

Scott Robertson is congratulated on his goal by team-mates Danny Handling, lleft and Scott Allan

Hibee History: Two to the good in 12 minutes – and Rangers are thrashed
Hibs 4, Rangers 0. Championship, Saturday, December 27, 2014
Iain Stagg

John Beaton has been tasked with overseeing Hibs' home clash with Motherwell

Hearts and Hibs learn referee appointments for weekend fixtures against Kilmarno...

John Beaton will take charge of Rangers v Hearts. Picture: SNS

Hearts and Hibs find out Betfred Cup semi-final referees

Hearts manager Craig
Levein talks to striker Steven MacLean after the full-time whistle

Hearts manager says fringe players in frame for cup final despite defeat at Aber...

Rangers Alan McGregor is sent off for kicking out at Marc McNulty. Picture: SNS

Hibs striker baffled by referee’s decision over Allan McGregor incident

Paul Heckingbottom speaks to the media prior to the trip to Ibrox. Picture: SNS

Rangers v Hibs preview: McNulty’s importance | familiar foe returns for Rangers ...

Uche Ikpeazu netted twice against Inverness CT when the sides met earlier this season. Picture: SNS

‘It’s effectively a free hit’: Journalists’ predictions for Hearts v Inverness C...

Paul Heckingbottom congratulates Marc McNulty at the end of Hibs v Motherwell. Pic: SNS

Talking point: Paul Heckingbottom deserves so much credit for Hibs revival

Uche Ikpeazu celebrates after grabbing the equaliser.

Talking point: Can this Hearts side win the 2019 Scottish Cup?

Hearts'
Uche Ikpeazu (centre) celebrates with the dugout after equalising against Partick. Pic: SNS

Hearts 2, Partick 1: Jambos make Scottish Cup semi-finals

Stephane Omeonga could make his Hibs debut at Fir Park. Picture: SNS Group

Motherwell v Hibs preview: Omeonga to start, 4-2-3-1 formation, Bogdan fit?

Referee John Beaton was subjected to abuse after recent Old Firm game. Pic: SNS

Hearts' Craig Levein looking forward to meeting between referees and managers

Hearts manager Craig Levein was at Hampden Park to face the Scottish Football Association today

Hearts manager Craig Levein hit with touchline ban

Hearts manager Craig Levein faces two-game ban. Picture: SNS

Why Hearts boss Craig Levein should escape Scottish FA ban

Craig Levein was exasperated by the officiating when Hearts played Rangers

Hearts manager Craig Levein faces two-game ban after SFA issue complaint

Emerson Hyndman made a big contribution in the second half at Hamilton. Pic: SNS

Three things we learned from Hamilton 0-1 Hibs

Craig Levein questions referee Andrew Dallas.

Talking point: Bad officiating is compounding Hearts' problems

Hearts manager Craig Levein addresses the media. Pic: SNS

Hearts' Craig Levein: I'm right to question referees '“ but it's nothing persona...

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard greets Hearts boss Craig Levein. Picture: SNS

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard teases Hearts' Craig Levein after ref rant

Hearts manager Craig Levein speaks to the press ahead of his side's game against St Johnstone. Picture: SNS

'˜This is my livelihood': Craig Levein insists he's right to be angry

Referee Bobby Madden incensed Hearts. Pic: SNS

Gary Mackay: Hearts must battle on despite poor refereeing

Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield collided with the Hearts keeper Zdenek Zlamal during Sundays fiery encounter at Tynecastle. Pic: SNS

Hearts' Zdenek Zlamal: I prayed for safety as Rangers' Scott Arfield slid in

Christophe Berra battles with Rangers' Daniel Candeias

Hearts' Christophe Berra on Alfredo Morelos battle and Kyle Lafferty's celebrati...

Craig Levein and Austin MacPhee remonstrate with the fourth official

Hearts boss: We took referee chief's advice but they still got it wrong

Craig Levein and Austin MacPhee appeal to fourth official Alan Muir. Picture: SNS

Craig Levein launches incredible rant at officials after Rangers loss

Craig Levein 'lost his voice' shouting at referee Bobby Madden. Pic: SNS

'˜Playing against 12 men' '“ Hearts boss Craig Levein hits out at '˜terrible' re...

Could Craig Levein return to the dugout at Fir Park? Picture: SNS Group

Motherwell v Hearts preview: Dikamona debut, Levein in the dugout?

Hearts will hope to exorcise the ghosts of their last Betfred Cup meeting with Dunfermline. Picture: SNS Group

Dunfermline v Hearts: Match preview, possible teams, key battle

Neil Lennon is disappointed common sense didn't prevail in relation to his aeroplane celebration. Picture: SNS Group

Hibs boss Neil Lennon bemoans '˜lack of common sense' over touchline ban