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.
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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.
Kevin Dabrowski reveals what he told Hibs ace Elias Melkersen prior to Scottish Cup heroics
The Polish stopper has seen in very close quarters the exciting blend of talent and determination which courses through Melkersen since the Norwegian teenager signed for Hibs in January from Bodo/Glimt.
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.
Elias Melkersen makes a good early impression on Hibernian boss Shaun Maloney
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney hailed Elias Melkersen’s “amazing” first start after the 19-year-old scored a double to take the club to Hampden.
Shaun Maloney reacts to Mugabi and Roberts flashpoints as Hibs boss reveals 'scar on Drey Wright's leg'
Hibs boss Shaun Maloney admits Bevis Mugabi's lunge that saw the Motherwell man sent off "didn't look great."
'The Hoff was on fire!' How the Hibs players rated in Scottish Cup victory over Motherwell
Hibs are going back to Hampden after Elias Melkersen’s double gave Shaun Maloney’s side a 2-1 victory in Lanarkshire.
Elias Melkersen has dream first Hibs start as Bevis Mugabi's first-minute red card sets tone for dramatic Scottish Cup tie
First starts for your new club do not come much better than this. Young Elias Melkersen will not forget this afternoon in Motherwell in a hurry, the 19-year-old Norwegian scoring twice to send Hibs into the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup.