Hibernian make winning start after sacking of Shaun Maloney
Ewan Henderson’s second-half goal handed Hibernian a win at St Mirren in their first match since sacking manager Shaun Maloney.
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Analysing Hibs' problems in front of goal and how interim boss David Gray might try to fix them
As things stand the club’s top scorer in all competitions, 14-goal Martin Boyle, is plying his trade more than 4,000 miles away in Saudi Arabia. Their second-top goalscorer – Kevin Nisbet, nine – is injured and sidelined until late 2022. The player in third – Kyle Magennis, with four – is also injured and won’t be back for the remainder of the season.
Hibs player ratings: How they fared against Hearts - three plus points but James Scott and Joe Newell letdowns
Marks out of ten for the Hibs players involved in the 2-1 defeat against Hearts in the Scottish Cup.
Exclusive: Hibs begin hunt for new striker amid link with Harry McKirdy
The Easter Road club were consigned to the bottom six on Sunday with the 3-1 defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle, a real contrast to the conclusion of last season where they finished third in the Scottish Premiership behind only Celtic and Rangers.
Hibs verdict: Summer rebuild a nice idea but current team needs to put in complete performance at Hampden
Equally you could look at Elias Melkersen’s late chance against Dundee United last weekend, or any of the other opportunities the side has passed up since the start of the season.
Bottom six for Hibernian as Andy Halliday hits Hearts to derby win
Andy Halliday scored a double as Hearts secured third place in the cinch Premiership and consigned city rivals Hibernian to the bottom six with a 3-1 win at Tynecastle.
Hibs boss Shaun Maloney backs Elias Melkersen after late chance as he makes penalty claim
The 19-year-old was presented with a glorious chance to fire an injury-time winner for Hibs after good work by Chris Mueller on the left but he skied his effort.