"We've got to make sure we give everything and show our supporters we are genuinely competing in the same echelons of the table. "Johnson is urging his players to focus on their 4-0 win over Livingston on Christmas Eve and not the defeat by the same margin at the hands of Celtic on Wednesday. "I actually feel really positive about where we are, " he said. "I think Celtic will end up scoring 10 against someone this season. "They're a top, top team and I thought in spells we genuinely did well, particularly the first 15-20 minutes.
" Image source, SNSAhead of Monday's Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle, Hibernian stalwart Lewis Stevenson says that although he has been in winning teams at Celtic Park and Ibrox, "there's something special about going to your rivals and winning". (Scotland on Sunday), externalWatford are the latest club to show an interest in Hibernian centre-half Ryan Porteous and may try to sign him on a pre-contract this month.
"I think the Livingston game is a good marker for us. I don't want there to be any drop of confidence from the Livingston game based on the Celtic game just because of the quality of Celtic. "Lee Johnson would be delighted if Jake Doyle-Hayes remains at Easter Road despite the club accepting an offer from English League One club Forest Green Rovers for the 24-year-old midfielder, but the Hibernian manager admits that the League One strugglers are not the only English club interested, while there is also interest from Italian outfits. (The Scotsman), external Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full here. Image source, BBC SportImage source, BBC SportIt's been a fairly unhappy spell of late for Hibs - the Easter Road side have lost four of their last five league games.
"We'll come in and go through the game, the goals, what we did well – because I felt we did do well at certain times in the game - and we'll look to take that into the next game against Hearts. "Having the derby as the next game is massive and a win at Tynecastle would really boost the mood in the camp.
Hearts have recorded just one shutout in their 18 games - and none in their last 11 league matches. Indeed, Hearts have gone draw-win-draw-win, so this one should end honours even if that sequence continues. Rocky Bushiri hopes he is hitting form just in time to help Hibernian win Monday's Edinburgh derby. The 23-year-old centre-half admitted he had to overcome a difficult start to his career at Easter Road, having arrived on loan from Norwich City in January before a permanent transfer in the summer. "I came with an injury to Hibs, " he explained.
Martin: Johnson said post match, “the boys worked their socks off"... Where about? It became a training match for Celtic. I don’t trust him come January, he can go too! Only perform against 10 men. We need a manager that’ll bring some grit and determination to our game. Way too soft and says the same nonsense after every game. Daniel: First fifteen gave them a really good game. Had a couple of half decent chances and hitting the post was unlucky. Just as soon as Nisbet missed that chance at the start of the second half, Celtic took control. Not seen such a pathetic attempt to get back into a game in a while. Gordon: Outclassed.
”Image source, SNSHibs winger Martin Boyle has sent a message of support to Craig Gordon after the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper's double leg break. Boyle is also recovering from long-term injury, having suffered an ACL tear in November that ruled him out of Australia's World Cup campaign. The 29-year-old cited social media abuse from across the Edinburgh derby divide as he told BBC Scotland: “I’d like to wish all my best to Craig Gordon, he took a nasty one at the weekend. “I’m on social media, it’s not ideal, I’ve seen some of the comments.
Hibs are keen on Burnley's Kevin Long as a replacement but Aberdeen are thought to be keen on the player too. (Scottish Sun), externalGet all of Sunday's Scottish gossip here. Image source, SNSImage source, SNSHibernian manager Lee Johnson is no stranger to Tynecastle, where he takes his eighth-placed team to play former club Heart of Midlothian in Monday's derby.
"Hearts are obviously a good side, " he said. "They're very well established in terms of consistency; that's what we're looking for. "We feel we can compete with them on any given day, but they've got consistency of recruitment, they've got a consistency with their finances, buffed up by what they got in from reaching the European group stages via their own good work.
"It's going to be tough, toxic, everything. A derby is purely about your heart and your mentality. "You can't compare the feeling of other games to going into a derby. It's about fighting. We know our fans will be there for us so we need to use that energy throughout the game. "Derbies are not about where each team is in the table, derbies are different. We will give everything.
Based on those statistics, there should only be one winner at Tynecastle on Monday, but we all know that derbies are particularly adept at defying the form book. Hearts, though, also have recent history on their side - they have gone unbeaten in seven meetings with Hibernian since a 2-0 reverse at Tynecastle in December 2019. Having only suffered two defeats in their latest 10 outings, Robbie Neilson's side have overcome a plethora of key injuries to start inching up the Premiership table again. They must do so once more - and until the end of the season - without captain and talisman Craig Gordon, but they still managed a gutsy 3-2 win away to St Johnstone on Wednesday in his absence with Zander Clark in goal and striker Lawrence Shankland wearing the armband.
“It’s as big a blow as it is not having Martin Boyle, but you’ve just got to deal with it. “Suspensions are part of the game but we’ve got a number of different options to play that role. ”Image source, SNSScottish football will pay its respects to Brazilian legend Pele before kick-off at matches over the weekend and on Monday. The SPFL has written to all clubs suggesting that a minute's applause take place in tribute to the three-time World Cup winner, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pele played for Brazil against Scotland at Hampden Park in 1966Martin Boyle reckons his second knee surgery in three years can help prolong his career.
Without more funding for the team we are always going to struggle against the Glasgow dominance. Graham: The only way to beat Celtic is to press and don’t let them play out from the back, Hibs did that really well first 10-15 minutes but were eventually pushed back into their last third. Too many players admiring what Celtic were doing rather than putting a shift in and shutting them down. Press, don’t let them play, press the game! English League One club Forest Green Rovers have had bids accepted for Hibernian 23-year-old Jake Doyle-Hayes and St Mirren 21-year-old Ethan Erhahon and have made contact with both midfielders. (Scottish Daily Express), externalWhile Hibs have had an offer from Forest Green Rovers for Jake Doyle-Hayes, fellow midfielder Joao Balde is set to cut short his season-long loan with League 2 side East Fife, with the 21-year-old making a permanent move to a Championship club.
This will be the first time Hearts’ and Hibernian’s first Scottish Premiership game of a calendar year has come against one another since 2014, when Hibs won 2-1 under Terry Butcher. Image source, SNSIt is third hosting eighth where the hosts are unbeaten in four outings, winning three of them and scoring eight times in their last three, and where the visitors have suffered five consecutive defeats on the road.
The 4-0 home drubbing by Celtic on Wednesday was Hibs’ eighth defeat in 10 Premiership matches. They sit eighth in the Premiership - but have the chance to move just two points off third-placed Hearts at Tynecastle. "The mood in the dressing room was very down, it's not a nice feeling, ” said Campbell after the loss to Celtic. “The beauty of these fixtures is we have another big game coming up so we have to put this behind us.
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But he is determined to return sooner than expected, adding: “I’ll be off the crutches Monday and hopefully progressively walk again in the next few weeks. “And then I’m aiming for the start of the season. It might be a bit quicker than planned, but that’s my aim. I like to be back quicker than normal. “I know people keep saying don’t rush this, but I’m too eager and I’ve too much more to give. ”Image source, SNSImage caption, Martin Boyle was at Easter Road on Wednesday night to watch Hibs' game against CelticHibs midfielder Josh Campbell is targeting derby victory over Hearts on Monday to ease the gloom at Easter Road.
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I’ve received some as well. He’s pushing 40, he’s probably not on social media. “I’ve read some of the comments that I’ve received and it’s not nice. He’s a big boy and I’m sure he’ll be back better and stronger. ” Hibernian's trip to Dingwall has been brought forward a day at the request of both clubs, with the new date Tuesday, 31 January. The pair were due to meet on 1 February, but Lee Johnson's side will take on Ross County at 19:45GMT on the final day of the month instead. Image source, BBC SportWe asked you for your views after Hibs 4-0 defeat at the hands of Celtic. Here's what you had to say...
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Shankland was Hearts' goalscorer when the sides drew 1-1 at Easter Road in August and it is the continued absence through injury of the scorer of Hibs' late equaliser - Australia winger Martin Boyle - that still hangs like a cloud over Lee Johnson's side. They have only won twice in 10 outings, their latest game being a 4-0 thumping at home to Celtic. However, there are still only five points separating the capital sides, albeit Hearts have a game in hand, and Hibs will be keen to put pressure on a home defence that has kept fewer clean sheets than any other in this season's top flight.
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