Author John Stephens

Hearts

Coming into the fixture both sides had different problems. The Hibs side were and indeed are still languishing at the bottom end of the table, while Hearts are in a state of financial peril and despite this are pushing on and are sitting 4th in the table.

Hearts

The Christmas Eve encounter at Tynecastle went down a treat with the fans as 13,300 attended the game, with the majority getting what they were looking for as Hearts easily disposed of a lacklustre Motherwell side and move 6 points behind the third placed team.

Hibs

Hearts overspending has finally caught up with them. There are plenty of youth players available…

Hearts

Both of Edinburgh’s clubs have produced fine talent over recent seasons. Whether it is Craig Gordon and David Templeton at Hearts or Steven Fletcher and Scott Brown at Hibs the clubs have always produced talent.