Dundee United hold out for draw at Hibernian to boost top six hopes
Dundee United held firm in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw away to Hibernian and take a huge step towards sealing their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership.
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Hibs team news: Trio face late fitness tests ahead of Dundee United clash
The Easter Road side need three points to keep alive not only their place in the top six, but also their fourth-place aspirations, and while they have welcomed back a couple of key players, there are three other individuals who face a race against time.
Hibernian missing suspended Ryan Porteous for home clash with Dundee United
Hibernian will be without Ryan Porteous for Saturday’s cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United at Easter Road as the centre-back begins a four-match suspension.
Duo return to squad as Aberdeen take on Hibernian in the cinch Premiership
Defender Andy Considine and attacker Marley Watkins return to the Aberdeen squad for the visit of Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.
Ryan Porteous: Hibs defender should be nurtured and encouraged - not castigated
Leaving aside his off-field issues, the 22-year-old has emerged an important player under Shaun Maloney at Easter Road.
Hibs to assess injured duo ahead of Aberdeen trip
The pair were forced off during the Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Motherwell on Sunday; Doig in the first half following Bevis Mugabi’s red-card challenge and Henderson early in the second period at Fir Park.
Shaun Maloney must battle Hibs cup ghosts of the past - but league campaign just as crucial
“Even though I was injured, I scored in semi-finals and it’s the squad that goes and wins the cup. Although I didn’t start I still very much felt involved and to see your team mates go up to lift the cup it’s still a really good feeling,” he said ahead of Hibs’ trip to Motherwell in the quarter-finals.
Relief for Hibs as Josh Doig avoids serious injury from Bevis Mugabi challenge
The 19-year-old felt the full force of Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi’s red-card challenge inside the opening seconds at Fir Park and although he tried to play on after receiving treatment, he was unable to continue and replaced by Chris Mueller after nine minutes.