Aaron Hickey sets Bologna tongues wagging with Spezia display as former Hearts star gets another role change

Scotland hopeful Aaron Hickey was one of Bologna's top performers as he switched back to his familiar role on Monday night.

And the former Hearts star earned plenty of praise as he was involved at both ends of the pitch in their 2-1 victory over Spezia.

Hickey has caught the eye in Serie A this season after establishing himself as one of the first names on the Bologna teamsheet.

He has started all but one of the league games he's been available for and has recently been covering at right wing-back - fuelling speculation that's where he could play for under Steve Clarke if a call-up arrives.

However he switched back to the left with the experienced Lorenzo Di Silvestre back in the team and didn't miss a beat.

Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.

We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.

The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours.

To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.

And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Facebook groups and Record Sport Instagram.

Scotland have good options in both full-back areas now with Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney on one side while Nathan Patterson is established as the starting right-back ahead of next month's Ukraine clash.

But Hickey showed he can do either as he struck up a fruitful understanding with Musa Barrow in front of him.

He caught the eye with his surging attacking runs and dangerous crosses but his defensive nous was on display too.

Bologna switched to a back four for the final 20 minutes, with