Talking points ahead of the Edinburgh derby Scottish Cup semi-final showdown
Hearts and Hibernian meet in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden on Saturday.
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Shaun Maloney on what Hibs need to beat Hearts as he promises 'very different next season'
Shaun Maloney has spoken a lot about the history and the culture of the club he joined a few months ago.
Shaun Maloney irked by Hearts celebrations as he calls on Hibs players to 'change narrative of season'
Hibs boss Shaun Maloney pointed the finger at Hearts’ derby win celebrations as he urged his players to determine the narrative of their own season and that of their capital rivals.
Shaun Maloney urges Hibernian to derail Hearts season with semi-final victory
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney attempted to crank up the pressure on Hearts ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final by challenging his under-fire players to step up and derail their city rivals’ season.
Hibs can beat Hearts at Hampden, says Mixu Paatelainen, as he hails return of leader Ryan Porteous
The Finn has experience of beating Hearts as a player and manager of the Easter Road side, and he was heartened by the first-half display by Shaun Maloney’s side until Andy Halliday’s equaliser on the stroke of half-time set the tone for the second half.
Shaun Maloney must be given time at Hibs, says former Easter Road boss
Speaking exclusively to the Evening News, the Finn – who had two spells with the Capital club as a player between 1998 and 2003 before returning as manager in 2008 – insisted constantly changing the man in charge achieved nothing.
Hibs transfers: Harry McKirdy just one of many possible targets as options explored
Despite being linked with Swindon Town striker Harry McKirdy, it is understood that Hibs have not made any formal approach to the League Two club.
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.