Hibernian lose Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of Celtic clash
Hibernian have lost Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.
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Hibs blow as strike duo ruled out of Celtic clash through illness
Elias Melkersen and James Scott, who were on the bench for the 2-0 victory over Ross County last weekend, won’t be involved due to illness, taking the number of sidelined players to eight.
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Hibs verdict: Doyle-Hayes engineers vital win but team must build on see-saw display
That both came from the right foot of Jake Doyle-Hayes was lighting-striking-twice territory. The quiet Irishman doubled his career tally inside half an hour against Ross County as the former St Mirren man stole the show to fire Hibs to a priceless first league win of 2022.