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.
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Aberdeen 3, Hibs 1: Dons end winless streak as ten-man Hibs suffer blow in race for fourth
Chris Cadden’s cross after 20 minutes was turned into his own net by Calvin Ramsay to give the visitors the lead but a Lewis Ferguson penalty after Rocky Bushiri was penalised for handball brought the Dons back into the match, and he added a second from the spot after Ryan Porteous was red-carded for a foul on Ross McCrorie.
Mickey Weir: Elias Melkersen is the type of striker Hibs have been crying out for
So it was really encouraging to see January signing Elias Melkersen doing exactly that to get on the end of Sylvester Jasper’s cross to put us ahead at Fir Park in the 2-1 victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Cup quarter-final. The 19-year-old was making his full debut and immediately endeared himself to the Hibs support.
Fulham player set for transfer talks with Scottish club
Fulham youngster Sylvester Jasper could soon become a permanent Hibernian player, with manager Shaun Maloney suggesting that talks could soon begin to turn his loan move into a full-time deal.
'It can't get any better': Hibs hero Elias Melkersen delighted after dream debut
The Norwegian struck twice in the first half after Bevis Mugabi was shown a straight red card for the hosts inside 60 seconds.
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.
Hibernian book Scottish Cup semi-final spot with win at 10-man Motherwell
Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi was sent off inside the first minute as Hibernian won 2-1 at Fir Park to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals.
Sylvester Jasper: With all due respect, Hibs are a bigger club
Evicted from the FA Cup earlier this season, Sylvester Jasper is intent on making a more lasting impression in the Scottish Cup.