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Jonathan Sutherland
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Jerome Prior - Livingston

Five saves at Easter Road are unlikely to save Livingston's season, but they brought a clean sheet and a point nonetheless.

Warren O'Hora - Hibernian

Another solid showing from the centre-back and a clean sheet.

Kieran Tierney - Celtic

His character and class continues to help keep Celtic fighting for a league and cup double.

Michael Schjonning-Larsen - Kilmarnock

A huge goal against Hearts from the Estonian international to earn his Kilmarnock side a massive three points in their fight against relegation, and throw a massive spanner in the works of the Hearts title tilt.

Luca Stephenson - Dundee United

A brilliant, brave back-post header looked like it would give Dundee United all three points in the derby, but it wasn't to be.

Alex Gogic - St Mirren

If any player ever deserved the classic football hard man head bandage it's Alex Gogic. But the Cyprus international goes the extra mile.

With blood erupting from his head after a clash with a team-mate, there was no bandage required. Instead it took staples to stem the flow, topped off by a massive dollop of Vaseline. What a warrior.

He must be the most old-school player in the Premiership, and we love him for it. Great defensively against Rangers.

Nico Raskin - Rangers

Full of energy in the hurly-burly of midfield in poor conditions in Paisley. He delivered the assist for the vital goal.

Tuur Rommens - Rangers

Got high up the field to decisive effect as he sealed a big three points for Rangers.

Yang Hyun-Jun - Celtic

Two goals in a huge game to sink Motherwell. That is now six goals since Christmas for the South Korean international.

Barney Stewart - Falkirk

The young striker is brimming with belief after graduating to Premiership football. 16 goals now in all competitions for the 21-year-old - albeit half of them while on loan at Championship Dunfermline. Four goals in his last 3 games, huge potential.

Findlay Curtis - Kilmarnock

Has brought a bit of X-factor to the Kilmarnock attack. Looks like a player who can ignite things for the Rugby Park side as they fight to get out of the play-off spot.

Livingston make it four draws in a row as the Scottish Premiership's bottom club frustrate Hibernian in a goalless stalemate at Easter Road.

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Hibs fans, we asked for your opinions on the 0-0 draw with the Premiership's bottom side, Livingston. Here's a taste of what you had to say...

Ringo: Hibs keep going on about catching Motherwell. They have lost their last two games and Hibs have drawn theirs. David Gray will put his usual positive spin on it and say he gained two points on them, but it's not good enough.

Hibs couldn't catch a cold. We haven't won three games in a row all season. Gray's time is up but some Hibs fans can't see it because he scored a goal in a Cup final ten years ago. I give up.

Colin: Sums up our season. If you don't score goals you don't win matches. This has cost us too many points! Until we solve this problem we won't move up the league.

Scott: Week after week, it's the same old diatribe from Gray - missed chances, boys gave everything, unlucky in front of goal blah blah blah.

A perfect opportunity to close in on Motherwell against a side who have won one game all season. Gray just doesn't have the guile to get the best out of the squad, needs to go.

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Hibs defender Warren O'Hora was keen to look forward after a frustrating goalless draw against Livingston on Saturday.

David Gray's side dominated proceedings but were unable to capitalise against the Premiership's bottom side.

O'Hora admitted it was difficult to break Livingston down, but says they must not dwell on a missed opportunity before crucial pre-split fixtures against Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen.

Hibs are fifth in the top flight, six points behind Motherwell in fourth.

"Yeah, it was a bit of an attack-free defence, not to criticise Livingston, they defended really well," O'Hora said.

"We just didn't take our chances, ultimately. It was a bit like that for the whole game, I don't know how many shots we have, there was a lot of possession.

"We just needed that goal to seal it for us, it just didn't come. It's frustrating for us, no doubt about it.

"Big games coming up for us now, we need to take our positives and try and be better, move on to the next game and that's all we can do."

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Hibernian head coach David Gray told BBC Scotland: "Hugely frustrating. We had real control, a dominant performance, enough chances to win two games.

"If I was being critical, our composure in the final third was maybe lacking slightly.

"It shows that you have no right to turn up and win any game. Livingston defended for the lives, put bodies on the line. If we'd got the goal, the game would completely change.

"We weren't clinical enough and it feels like an opportunity missed because we want to win our home games.

"The frustration is there, but we have to take the point and move forward."

A frustrating day for Hibs as they huffed and puffed and failed to break down the league's bottom side at Easter Road.

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Hibernian striker Owen Elding's international ambitions with Republic of Ireland are being delayed by a "mad hold-up" with paperwork, according to the England-born teenager. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

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Hibernian have Chris Cadden back in contention while Jordan Obita and Grant Hanley could also be available after hamstring issues, but Rudi Molitnikov joins Josh Mulligan (both ankle) on the sidelines.

Livingston welcome Cristian Montano back from suspension, while some of their injuries have cleared up so Aidan Denholm (hamstring) and Connor McLennan (ankle) are set to be the only absentees.

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We asked for your views after it was confirmed Martin Boyle will leave Hibs in the summer.

Here's what some of you said:

Chris: Boyler has been an absolute legend for Hibs, will be sad to see him go, but hope he can play out his career in Australia as he wants.

Danny: All good things must come to an end. And Boyler's Hibs career was more than good - he leaves as a legend, with over 100 goals and a Scottish Cup medal. But at 32, a player whose key attribute has been his pace is going to see a tailing off sooner rather than later and if he can get a nice final pay day somewhere, good for him. Hibbies will remember him.

Gordon: Martin Boyle... wow. It's been an absolute pleasure watching you play for us. Forever a Hibs legend. Best of luck to you sir.

Willie: Been a great player for Hibs - one the best team players I have seen. I'm 77 years old and have seen many exceptional players in that time and Martin ranks up there with the best. Wherever you move on to, all the best.

Stephen: He has been a great servant but his best days are behind him. He does not have that searing pace anymore and his dribbling skills are read very easily by defenders.

Keith: What a player he has been for us. He's scored a multitude of goals and deserves a move down under. All the best Boyler, love you man.

A Hibs career spanning 11 years and two spells will end this summer when Martin Boyle departs.

Head coach David Gray has confirmed the Australia forward - the final player who remains from the 2016 Scottish Cup-winning squad - will exit in the summer.

Is it the right call by Hibs to let Boyle, 32, go? And what are your favourite memories of his time with the club?

Let us know here.

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David Gray has been speaking to the media before Hibs host bottom club Livingston in the Premiership this weekend.

Here are the key lines:

• Gray confirms Martin Boyle will leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.

• The Hibs boss says 32-year-old forward Boyle, who has made 398 appearances for the club and scored 108 goals, is an "incredible servant" who "deserves to go out on a high".

• He adds: "That would be European football for him if he can try and do that. And also he's got the carrot of trying to be in the best possible form going into the end of the season with a World Cup coming up."

• Hibs' focus is on catching fourth-place Motherwell, with Gray saying: "We've still got to play them twice before the end of the season. There's nine games to go, 27 points. We're seven points behind. It's well within our capabilities. But at the same time, you are playing catch-up to a team that's in good form."

• He is braced for a tough fixture against bottom club Livingston, who are "fighting for their life", and expects every match between now and the split to be meaningful because there are no teams "sitting in sort of no-man's land".

• Grant Hanley and Jordan Obita are back in contention for the weekend.

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• Ante Suto has scored in his two Scottish Premiership home games for Hibernian, each as a substitute. The last player to score in their first three home appearances in the competition was Mika Biereth for Motherwell in November 2023, while the last Croat to do so was Antonio Colak for Rangers in August 2022.

• Although they remain winless in 27 league games (D10 L17), Livingston have drawn their past three - they last went four consecutive Scottish Premiership matches without defeat in January 2023 (five).

• Hibs are unbeaten in 20 home league games against non-Old Firm clubs, winning 15 and drawing five since a 2-1 defeat to St Mirren in November 2024. This is the longest unbeaten home run in the Scottish top flight by a side other than Celtic/Rangers against non-Old Firm opposition since Kilmarnock went 21 without defeat from August 2005 to December 2006.

• Livingston have only won one of their past eight Premiership meetings with Hibs (D2 L5), a 3-2 away victory in August 2023.

• Hibs are unbeaten in 19 top-flight home matches against newly-promoted opponents (W9 D10) since a 1-0 defeat to Ross County in December 2012 under Pat Fenlon.

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Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan is ahead of schedule in recovering from an ankle operation and could return before the Premiership split, while Scotland caps Chris Cadden and Grant Hanley as well Jordan Obita moved closer to comebacks by featuring in a bounce game with Raith Rovers. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Hibernian's losses over the past four years total more than £18m - an eye-watering sum that is simply not sustainable long term.

Throughout that period, the goodwill and financial backing of the Gordon family has been significant and should not be understated.

Their continued support has helped steady the club during a period where costs have outstripped income.

Yet despite the stark numbers, there are signs the outlook could begin to improve.

The January sale of striker Kieron Bowie to Italian side Hellas Verona will provide a welcome boost to the club's finances in the current accounting period.

European football, while falling short of the lucrative league-stage competition, still provided a financial lift. The three home ties against Midtjylland, Partizan Belgrade and Legia Warsaw all attracted sellout crowds at Easter Road, while accompanying television revenue will also contribute to the club's income.

Looking further ahead, however, additional investment may well be required. It would come as little surprise if the Gordon family again explored the possibility of external backing to help strengthen the club's financial footing in the coming years.

For now, though, attention will quickly return to matters on the pitch.

With nine league matches remaining, there is still much to play for. Hibs are fifth in the table, seven points behind Motherwell, and know there is little margin for error if they are to secure a fourth-place finish and another opportunity to compete in Europe next season.

Saturday's meeting with bottom side Livingston at Easter Road could provide the platform for a strong run-in. While the West Lothian club have not won a league match since August, they remain firmly in the fight for survival.

Recent draws against Dundee, Rangers and St Mirren underline their resilience. On paper it looks a favourable fixture for Hibs. In reality it could prove to be a far sterner examination.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

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For supporters and shareholders alike, the latest financial figures from Hibernian make for uncomfortable reading.

The club reported a loss of close to £6m for the year ending June 2025, continuing a worrying trend that has developed over the past four seasons.

The scale of the decline becomes clearer when viewed in sequence. After posting a profit of £871,000 in 2021, the club's finances have moved steadily into the red.

Losses of £1.465m were recorded in 2022, followed by £3.845m the year after. That figure rose sharply to £7.172m before settling at £5.835m in the most recent accounts.

Taken together, the numbers are striking. Across the past four reporting periods, Hibs have accumulated losses of more than £18m.

Yet there are signs the financial picture could soon begin to improve.

The recent club record sale of striker Kieron Bowie to Hellas Verona will provide a welcome boost to the next set of accounts. Transfer income can often make a significant difference to a club's balance sheet and this deal should offer some short-term relief.

There are also likely to be changes to the playing squad over the coming months. Several higher earners are approaching the end of their contracts, which could help reduce the wage bill as the squad evolves this summer.

While the current figures underline the financial challenges facing the club, the combination of transfer income and a potential restructuring of the wage bill offers grounds for cautious optimism.

If those measures take effect as anticipated, Hibernian's financial statement this time next year may make for more encouraging reading.

Matty Fairnie
Fan writer

While an exit for Martin Boyle this summer was always on the cards, it's going to be gutting to see him go.

Boyle is the last playing link to the 2016 Scottish Cup-winning squad and has been Hibs' talisman for years, save for a short stint in Saudi Arabia.

Boyle first signed for the club 11 years ago as part of a swap deal for Alex Harris and few could have foreseen what an important player he would turn out to be for us.

A League Cup semi-final hat-trick against Rangers is probably the crowning moment, though many Hibs fans will point to the goal he scored on his return to the club in August 2022 as the biggest highlight.

Boyle's signing was confirmed the night before an Edinburgh derby with supporters fully expecting to see him paraded before the game or at half-time, with a wee wave to a welcoming crowd.

Instead, we found out he was straight into the squad when the line-ups were revealed. Then, with Hearts leading the game by a goal, Boyle came off the bench to equalise with almost the last kick.

He got a hero's welcome and more than deserves a hero's send-off when his final game in green and white comes at the end of the season.

Hopefully we've got one or two more of those special moments to savour before his time is up.

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Australia international Martin Boyle will leave Hibernian when his contract expires at the end of the season after he and the club mutually agreed to part ways. (Daily Record), external

Boyle will likely receive lucrative offers from clubs around the world upon the expiry of his Hibs deal. (The Scotsman), external

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Charlotte Cohen
BBC Sport Scotland

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Since joining from Croatian side Slaven Belupo on deadline day, Hibs striker Ante Suto has had a bright start to life in Leith.

He has featured in six games for David Gray's side - and already scored three goals.

While that may sound like standard procedure for a striker, when you dive deeper into the numbers Suto is beginning to look a key player for the Easter Road club.

He has netted all three of his shots on target and across his six games he is averaging a goal every 45.7 minutes.

What's more, all three of his goals have been crucial.

His debut goal against Dundee United, just two days after joining, was a 93rd-minute winner as Hibs fought back from 2-1 down to triumph 3-2.

Then the 25-year-old wrapped up victory over St Mirren at Easter Road with the second in a 2-0 win.

He contributed an assist on his next outing, teeing up Kai Andrews for a late strike to stun the champions as Hibs secured a first victory at Parkhead since 2010.

And Suto was back on the scoresheet last weekend, making it 2-2 with five minutes to go away to Dundee in a breathless game that finished 3-3.

Going by the numbers, Suto could have a big say in where Hibs end up come May.

Celtic are interested in Motherwell winger Elijah Just and Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa as they prepare a squad overhaul in the summer. (The Herald, subscription required), external

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Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Another late goal conceded, another two points dropped – a scenario that has become all too familiar for Hibernian this season.

That's 10 draws in the Premiership so far, four of which saw the team leading at some stage, making the pattern of frustration hard to swallow.

Yet when the broader picture is considered, there are encouraging signs. Last season Hibs finished third with 58 points and secured European football.

This term, despite currently sitting fifth, they have already recorded 12 wins and have 46 points with nine matches still to play – putting them on course to potentially surpass last year's tally.

There is a strong argument that, under David Gray, the team is progressing. Year-on-year improvement is evident, even if the immediate results sometimes test patience.

This campaign has been unlike any in recent memory. Few would have predicted Hearts would top the table in mid-March, or that Motherwell would be title contenders.

For Hibs, a closer challenge to the summit would have been ideal, but patience remains the key.

Looking ahead, the four matches before the split are eminently winnable. Livingston and Kilmarnock visit Easter Road, while Hibs face trips to Motherwell and Aberdeen. With the January recruits beginning to showcase their quality, a target of nine to 12 points is realistic.

Achieving that would allow Hibs to enter the final five matches with confidence and capable of influencing the title race while not giving up hope of catching Motherwell in fourth.

Matty Fairnie
Fan writer

Our hopes of overtaking Motherwell in fourth were dealt what might be a fatal blow with Dundee's equaliser – the latest in a long line of late goals that have blighted Hibs season.

It wasn't far off Hibs' strongest 11 on Saturday. Arguments could be made for Grant Hanley and Josh Mulligan's inclusion but it will be rare David Gray has so many of his first team available for selection.

The mantra from Gray has been about Hibs being the "best version of ourselves". The consensus among the fans is we see that best version far too little and that, as much as the late goals issue, is what has ultimately undone our season.

We are a very capable team on our day. You only have to go back just over a week to see Hibs beating champions Celtic in their own backyard. We've beaten the league leaders this season and come close against Rangers and Motherwell too.

At our best, we're easy on the eye, attacking, dynamic, and able to control games comfortably. The issue is we don't have to be at our worst to be none of those things.

Saturday was a case in point – not a dreadful performance overall, a very poor first half was salvaged by a much better second half before we switched off for the final crucial kick of the game.

Dundee were able to cause us far more problems than they should given the collective strength of the squads, and I mean no disrespect with that statement.

Dundee are a team that contain Hibs men of yesteryear – neither Drey Wright nor Simon Murray were considered good enough to remain at the club, yet they had a very comfortable first 45 minutes before we eventually got a grip of the game.

This is a huge concern for Gray – people will point to the late goals as the habit he needs to break, but really the bigger problem is we very rarely find ourselves in the position where those late goals are meaningless consolations.

Getting a consistency of good performance and capitalising when we're on top is key to turning these games into wins.

And if Gray can't get there with the very good squad he has, then the noise around his long-term future will continue to grow, however harsh that feels to me.

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