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Hampden to host all-Edinburgh cup final »

On May 19 Edinburgh will empty and Hampden Park will swell

Last weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final results have set the scene for an Edinburgh derby in the final of the world’s oldest national cup competition. The derby itself is also one of the oldest rivalries in football, first played on Edinburg...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Gary Paul | Read more »

Vulnerable Hibees still waiting on resurgence »

As is often the case in Scottish football, much of the recent media coverage has focused on the Old Firm and the chase for the title. With Rangers' crash into administration grabbing headlines on front and back pages, even beyond Scotland, you would b...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Gary Paul | Read more »

Rangers black out as Whyte leaves them in the red »

The steady decline of Glasgow Rangers FC concluded this week with the club being forced into administration, as Chairman Craig Whytes accepted that the circus which it has become in recent months could no longer continue, with Her Majesty’s Reven...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Michael Mawdsley | Read more »

Failure to comply »

This week, homes across Scotland raised a toast to the life and works of Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s favourite son. As the bard himself said “the best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley” (roughly translating as 'the best laid pl...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Gary Paul | Read more »

Jambos still in limbo »

Turbulent times at Tynecastle

The financial health of Hearts FC appears little improved as the first-team squad may now have to wait on delayed wages for the fourth consecutive month. Hearts, though, refute the SPL's claim that they did not pay their players as ordered on 16 Janua...

Tue 17 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Spinning plates and balancing books »

Is the Scottish Premier League in the grip of a financial crisis? The image of the SPL has been steadily declining this year amongst news of falling profits, sponsorship losses and police investigations into the clubs themselves. Rangers and Celtic hav...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Football and Scotland still not friends »

Scotland vs. Northern Ireland

Scottish football is in the doldrums right now. That is not to exaggerate – most of the time it’s hardly a bed of roses – but these past few weeks and months have witnessed rumblings both at domestic and international level. Questio...

Wed 14 Sep 2011 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Hibs run out of Ayr »

Hibs’ form was little short of abysmal going into this one. Without a win since mid-November, and yet to score a goal in 2011, Hibs should have looked to secure a confidence-boosting victory at Somerset Park, much like their fellow leag...

Sun 23 Jan 2011 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Hacker: Transfer window shopping »

There's window shopping and then there’s window shopping. One involves browsing the wares without the pennies to spend on them, the other is something entirely different. Which is why when people start complaining about the biannual football tra...

Fri 12 Feb 2010 by Moira Gordon | Read more »

Greek tragedy for Hibs on Mowbray's return »

Although the build up to this match had been dominated by talk of the return of Tony Mowbray to Easter Road, it was Scottish football’s own version of “Eduardo-gate” that took centre stage after this match, in which Greek internation...

Sun 13 Sep 2009 by Liam McCabe | Read more »

Goalless draw deals Celtic's title hopes a blow »

Celtic’s chances of securing a fourth consecutive SPL title were dealt a blow at Easter Road as the Hoops failed to secure a win, leaving them two points shy of Rangers with a single game to go. Despite enjoying the majority of possession and cr...

Sun 17 May 2009 by Graham Mackay at Easter Road | Read more »

Fletcher seals derby win for Hibs »

A looping header from Steven Fletcher was enough to secure all three points in an edinburgh derby that saw two red cards on the stroke of half time. Hearts Keeper Janos Balogh and Hibs defender Souleymane Bamba were both shown straight reds for cynica...

Sat 14 Mar 2009 by Graham Mackay at Easter Road | Read more »

Hearts cement third-place spot with last-minute strike »

Hearts tightened their grip on third place in the SPL courtesy of Ruben Palazuelos' last minute strike against Motherwell. Andrew Driver put the home side ahead with a header from close range early in the second half, but the Jambos' lead was cancell...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 by Tom Bristow | Read more »

Hearts made to pay for last-minute lapse in defense »

Andy Dorman's equaliser deep into extra time salvaged a much-needed point for St Mirren in a match which Hearts looked to have wrapped up. Eggert Jonsson's goal in the 78th minute put Hearts ahead, and it appeared likely that the Jambos would be ...

Sun 22 Feb 2009 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Miller brace helps Ranger to victory at Hibs »

Former Hibernian forward Kenny Miller scored twice to move Rangers back into top spot and ignite the away fans at Easter Road. Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander's superb save had denied a powerful shot from Dean Shiels, with Sol Bamba's header cleared ...

Thu 02 Oct 2008 | Read more »

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