Michael Stewart is convinced old club Hibernian should turn to Malky Mackay for leadership following the sacking of Lee Johnson.
An A-League Grand Final winner with Melbourne City in 2021, Atkinson became an Olympian with Australia a few weeks later.
Spanish referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will be the man in the middle of Hibernian’s ‘Battle of Britain’ with Aston Villa.
David Martindale had cautioned his Livingston side pre-match of the dangers of Championship opposition and they duly heeded the warning to ease their way into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.
Signed from Nottingham Forest, Riley Harbottle knows all too well the step up in class required to cope with the rigours of the English Premier League. However, he is convinced Hibernian’s togetherness can help them bridge the gap in Wednesday’s eagerly-anticipated Battle of Britain encounter with Aston Villa.
The Wales cap was a pivotal part of the Tangerines side that stunned Dutch side AZ Alkmaar with a 1-0 first-leg victory in the European Conference League 12 months ago.
Lee Johnson believes attack could be the best form of defence for Hibernian as they bid to see off Luzern in the Europa Conference League.
Hibernian striker Elias Melkersen has vowed to ‘work his socks off’ to make his latest loan move a success.
Hearts are hopeful of landing Brighton defender Odel Offiah on loan - but could face a fight to hang on to top scorer Lawrence Shankland.
Jordan Obita’s rollercoaster journey to European hero has taken in international football with a certain £100 million striker and the serious contemplation of early retirement. No wonder he savoured his first goal for Hibernian this week.
