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Hibs attacker Martin Boyle is looking forward to getting back on the pitch with Australia. Picture: Matt Roberts / Getty Images

Boyle on new Hibs boss and Socceroos return

Cammy Devlin (far left), Martin Boyle (second left) and Kye Rowles (far right) were all called up by Australia for the World Cup in Qatar last year. Picture: SNS

Six-figure fees received by Hearts and Hibs from World Cup pot

Edinburgh's festivals have been running since 1947. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

New evidence on Edinburgh's festivals highlights need for funding rethink

Martin Boyle is hoping to be back available for Hibs in time for the start of next season

Boyle reveals Hibs comeback target

Martin Boyle has joined up with Australia for the international break

Boyle revives former Socceroos role

Hearts predicted XI

Predicted Hearts XI v St Johnstone

The four Australian internationals currently in the Hearts first-team squad. Picture: SNS

Reason Hearts could seek postponement of games next season

Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA

British LGBT Awards 2023: Shortlist announced including Harry Styles

The Stephen Gallacher Foundation players will be based initially on their trip at Doha Golf Club, where Ewen Ferguson won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last year. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Excited Stephen Gallacher Foundation players heading to Qatar on training trip

Australia national coach Graham Arnold has years of football experience.

History-maker Arnold is a good fit for Scotland

Hearts defender Kye Rowles signed a new five-year contract with the club earlier this week. Picture: SNS

Kye Rowles reveals parts in his game he wants to improve

Latest scenes saw Max arrested for his involvement with Griff’s gang

Two episodes of ITV’s Coronation Street cancelled - here’s why

Garang Kuol has arrived in Edinburgh for talks with Hearts. Pic: Getty Images

Kuol at Riccarton for Hearts talks

Cammy Devlin in training for Australia at the World Cup in Qatar. Picture: Getty

Cammy Devlin reflects on World Cup experience

Lionel Messi made his 1000th career appearance in the last 16 match against Australia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Picture: Getty

Cammy Devlin reveals where Lionel Messi strip is being kept

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

The Lusail Stadium in Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony before the final game between France and Argentina today (Sunday, December 18).

Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

Stormzy misses Qatar World Cup final over ‘passport issue’ at Heathrow

Hearts wanted a midfielder similar to N'Golo Kante last year and got Cammy Devlin.

The Hearts ploy to sign a clone of French World Cup winner

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup

Joe shreds Attitude Magazine

Joe Lycett ‘not satisfied’ after Qatar talks with David Beckham’s team

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have ruled that Brewdog shouldn't use the ad

BrewDog fruit beer advert banned for ‘misleading’ claims

Cammy Devlin is quizzed by the media after arriving in Sydney following Australia's exit from the World Cup. Picture: Getty

Cammy Devlin reveals how he managed to get Lionel Messi's strip

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Musicals Week songs and routines - including The Lion King, Cabaret and more

Why is Strictly Come Dancing on Friday this week?

Robbie Neilson issues instructions to Stephen Humphrys during Hearts' winter training camp in the Costa del Sol. Picture: Contributed

Hearts in Spain: Neilson outlines plans for January transfer window

The Australia squad rush to celebrate after Mathew Leckie puts the Socceroos 1-0 up against Denmark in the final World Cup group-stage encounter. Picture: Getty

Australia qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup

ITV’s This Morning off air to make way for World Cup coverage

England and Wales to not wear ‘OneLove’ armband

The u-turn comes after Fifa threatened to book players immediately after kick off, days after FA chief executive was ‘braced’ for fines

Coronation Street, Emmerdale and The Chase off air due to World Cup

KFC open first-ever pub in the UK during FIFA World Cup

Wales National Anthem: lyrics to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of Iran game

Martin Boyle, pictured leaving the press conference at the Aspire Academy in Doha, has been left on crutches after having surgery to repair his knee. Picture: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

Boyle addresses his immediate and long-term future

Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Monday including Portugal

People should shop local if they want to support their neighbourhood small businesses (Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

As cost-of-living crisis rages, it's never been more important to 'shop local'

Brian was arrested on an Interpol red notice at Baghdad Airport

Fife Dad opens up about 'mental torture' of Iraq jail hell

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

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Kye Rowles challenges France striker Olivier Giroud during Australia's 4-1 defeat in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Picture: Getty

Kye Rowles tough on himself after World Cup debut

The world's largest football shoe by artist M. Dileef has been put on display at Katara Cultural Village (photo: idhik Keerantakath/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

First News: The biggest football boot in the world

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

How many can you get right?

Quiz: Can you identify these Scottish football clubs stadiums?

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

Germany players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for the team photos prior to the World Cup Group E match against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium. Picture: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty

Germany players covere their mouths in World Cup protest

Martin Boyle will be a big miss for Hibs - but the remaining players have to step up, according to Chris Cadden

Cadden urges Hibs to fill void left by Boyle

Martin Boyle will miss the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign

Boyle to miss rest of season with ACL injury

Lancaste rbusiness, Logs Direct, has been seeing a surge in searches for its trade brand, WARMA, after sacks of hardwood carrying its brand name have been featured in various episodes of the blockbuster 50th anniversary storyline from Emmerdale.

Is Emmerdale on TV tonight due to ITV coverage of World Cup 2022?

Is EastEnders on TV tonight due to BBC coverage of World Cup 2022?

Who is playing at the World Cup today?

Wales fans react during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match against USA at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Picture: Elsa/Getty

Wales staff 'made to remove' rainbow hats at World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Blue criticised for performance at Qatar fan festival

Thomas Deng, Cammy Devlin and Jason Cummings pose for Australia's official team photo in Doha before their opener against France. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty

'I want to surprise people': Devlin explains Australia's World Cup mentality

England fans in the stands before the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

England fans mock Scotland with chant at World Cup match against Iran

Joe Lycett has donated £10,000 to LGBTQ+ charities (Photo: Joe Lycett / Twitter)

Joe Lycett says he never shredded £10,000 following Beckham ultimatum

FIFA World Cup 2022: Concussion rules for Qatar tournament explained

FIFA World Cup 2022: Children at greater risk of domestic abuse

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Qatar World Cup mascot La'eeb is seen while dancers perform during the opening ceremony prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker explains why World Cup opening ceremony wasn’t on BBC One