Harry Clarke happy to play anywhere as Hibs plot season resurrection at Hampden

“I don’t have any regrets in football,” he insists.

“These things happen and that’s football. I don’t think I’ve made the wrong decision.

"They did well and we didn’t get the results we wanted and I think we deserve to be in the bottom six. It will probably happen again in the future if I move clubs – if I could tell the future I would.”

Ultimately, Clarke to join Hibs to increase his chances of playing in big matches and lifting silverware. Should Hibs win the cup, it would certainly vindicate his decision.

“Coming to a club like this, that is potentially winning cups is something I want. I want to win cups and to play in these games is the reason why I play football.”

The on-loan Arsenal defender has only just turned 21 but speaks with the experience and authority of a more senior player. That he has been put forward ahead of such an important game hints at his standing in the dressing room.

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney wants leaders and big personalities in his team and Clarke very much fits the bill.

He had a hand in Hibs’ goal last weekend, playing a smart ball through to Drey Wright whose deflected shot beat Craig Gordon, but he wants his side to put in a more complete performance at Hampden after dissecting the dismal defeat at the start of this week.

“We had quality in the first half-hour last week to put the game to bed because we had chances. We have loads of quality in the squad and a good bunch of boys and we need to show it,” he adds.

“All we could think about this week is getting a reaction. The mood in the camp has been very good; I think we have learned from last week and we will take that into this week.”

If Clarke and Hibs have identified precisely where Hearts got the upper hand, they are keeping their