3 talking points as Hibs and Hearts slog it out in another Edinburgh Derby stalemate
Rookie Hibs ‘keeper Kevin Dabrowski earned his side an Edinburgh derby draw with a trio of saves to deny Hearts.
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Hibs v Hearts: Team news; How to watch; Head-to-head; What the bookies say
Following the 0-0 draw at Tynecastle in September, tonight’s clash is the second derby of the season and will be played in front of a full house at Easter Road.
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney has defensive issues to ponder
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney make a late decision on whether to include two of his key defenders for the visit of Hearts.
John Souttar: Hearts defender misses training ahead of Hibs clash due to rehab as Rangers weigh up move
John Souttar missed Hearts training today due to rehab on his ankle.
Robbie Neilson expects to have Hearts’ John Souttar available for Hibs clash
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson expects to have John Souttar available for Tuesday’s Edinburgh derby after the Rangers target went off injured in a 2-0 win over Motherwell.
Robbie Neilson makes statement ahead of Hibs-Hearts derby as club reveal full extent of Craig Halkett's injury
A 2-0 win over Motherwell at Tynecastle Park put third-place Hearts ten points ahead of the North Lanarkshire club in fourth. They are also 12 points above Hibs but Neilson stressed victory in Leith is a must regardless of league positions and points totals.
Hearts to move for new defender if John Souttar joins Rangers before transfer deadline
Tynecastle officials are anticipating another move for Souttar by counterparts in Glasgow before the winter window closes. A £300,000 bid was rejected last weekend with the centre-back having already agreed a pre-contract switch to Ibrox for summer.
Hearts not finished in transfer window despite two new first-team injuries as club awaits Rangers' next move
Despite the arrival of Nathaniel Atkinson and, more recently, Toby Sibbick to bolster resources at the back, Hearts’ transfer business may not be complete.