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Hibs have named Martin Boyle in their matchday squad for the Edinburgh derby against Hearts at Easter Road this Sunday lunchtime.

Hibs have been forced into one change for the match with winger Jair Taveres ruled out by a suspension carried over from his time in Portugal with Josh Campbell taking his place after scoring the winning goal off the bench against St Johnstone last week. The 29-year-old winger will be unveiled to the home crowd before the 12 noon kick-off, and will then take his place on the bench after being listed among the substitutes for the first Capital clash of the season, wearing shirt number 77. Boyle’s return to the Leith club was only confirmed 24 hours ago after Hibs negotiated a deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Faisaly to re-sign the player who departed in a £3million move in January.

Martin Boyle marked his Hibs return with a late goal to earn the Easter Road side a 1-1 draw with Hearts in the first Edinburgh derby of the new Scottish ...

When we have the chances, we have to put them to bed. "Obviously to score in the 95th minute, I'm delighted. We're only at the start of this journey." McKay clipped a lovely pass over the top to Shankland, who brought the ball down brilliantly on his chest before getting away from Nohan Kenneh and deftly prodding it through the legs of David Marshall from 10 yards out. You can see the qualities that Hearts have. We were good in fits and starts but we weren't consistent enough.

The Rangers legend made a playful reference to the Easter Road club's Premier Sports Cup exit.

"He brings that little bit of quality on the pitch that can change a game in an instance. On a serious note, Boyd added: "I think Martin Boyle is a fantastic player. And Sky Sports pundit Boyd joked: "It's a great option to have, Martin Boyle coming off the bench.

Wearing number 77, the Australian internationalist was a 62nd-minute replacement for Josh Campbell and got on the end of Élie Youan's cutback in the fifth ...

The first four openings fell to the hosts but they were unable to make them count. But there was a pattern to the way Hibs started the match, as well. The early stages were a case of going through the derby checklist.

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“I think we could probably have managed it a wee bit better in that when we got into the advanced areas you’re looking to kill the game. The centre-forward’s neat cut-back picked out substitute Nathaniel Atkinson but Marshall was again at hand to tip it behind for a corner. Play was allowed to continue and the former Dundee United centre-forward showed great composure to slide the ball through Marshall’s legs and beyond the despairing lunge of Marijan Cabraja. Hibs were enjoying most of the ball and Cadden’s deliveries in particular were causing the visitors a few headaches. But then, just as the Hibs pressure started to relent, the men from Gorgie took full advantage. All of a sudden the boys are lifted during the week and we can go into the next important game with a nice vibe.”

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We’ve won the first game against St Johnstone having been in control and scored a 90th-minute winner. Hibs did not register a win during this fixture last season and will be desperate to put down an early marker against their big capital rivals. Jair Tavares is suspended for the game and Demetri Mitchell has also picked up a niggling injury and misses out after returning from a concern in last weekend's 1-0 win against St Johnstone.

Hibs fans stormed the pitch at Easter Road as their side salvaged a late 1-1 draw with rivals Hearts in this season's first Edinburgh derby.

That goal was too much to handle for some Hibs fans, with a small section of them invading the park and celebrating. Martin Boyle returned to Hibs on Saturday eight months after leaving for Saudi Arabia and Al-Faislay with his return to Leith turning into a triumphant one. He stabbed home a late effort at the back post to make sure Lee Johnson's men took home a point for their efforts after last weekend's 1-0 win away at St Johnstone was one in stoppage time.

The Jambos visit Easter Road on matchday two of the Scottish Premiership campaign as the capital rivals lock horns.

Neilson makes two changes from the team that beat Ross County at Tynecastle last week, with Jorge Grant and Liam Boyce both making starts. As for the starting XI, boss Johnson has made just one change to the team that defeated St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park last week. Jair Tavares drops out of the squad and in comes Josh Campbell.

Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell vowed to launch a probe into the conduct of a section of the home fans at the Easter Road Edinburgh derby as Robbie Neilson ...

“There’s a can lying next to (Jorge) Grant. The SPFL and Hibs have to do more but I just don’t get why people think it’s okay to throw things in a football stadium when they wouldn’t do it walking down the street. It’s not good enough and needs to be kicked out of any league - not just our league - and we’re all better than that.” There are scenes we need to look at it, we ask our fans to always act appropriately and there are a few incidents we’ll look at post match.

Hibs have vowed to take strong action against any of the club's supporters found to have used pyrotechnic devices, thrown objects at Hearts players, ...

I don’t want the focus to be on that, it is all about the football, but you can’t have that.” - 5How the Hibs players rated in the derby draw with Hearts Not good enough.

Superb double stop from point-blank range to deny Shankland and McKay early in second half. Not really tested first half, other than the goal.

Made a big difference and took his goal well. Talisman’s introduction gave the team and fans a massive lift. Picked up silly booking at the end. CM – Josh Campbell 5 LCB – Ryan Porteous 7 RD – Chris Cadden 7

Hearts defender Alex Cochrane was targeted by a number of missiles, including food, while flares were also thrown onto the pitch and supporters invaded the ...

We ask our fans to always act appropriately and there will be a few instances that we'll look at post-match. Hibs say they have the best supporters in Scotland but are frustrated by those who cause problems at games. Hearts defender Alex Cochrane was targeted by a number of missiles, including food, while flares were also thrown onto the pitch and supporters invaded the playing area after Martin Boyle's late equaliser.

Hibs have named Martin Boyle in their matchday squad for the Edinburgh derby against Hearts at Easter Road this Sunday lunchtime.

Hibs have been forced into one change for the match with winger Jair Taveres ruled out by a suspension carried over from his time in Portugal with Josh Campbell taking his place after scoring the winning goal off the bench against St Johnstone last week. The 29-year-old winger will be unveiled to the home crowd before the 12 noon kick-off, and will then take his place on the bench after being listed among the substitutes for the first Capital clash of the season, wearing shirt number 77. Boyle’s return to the Leith club was only confirmed 24 hours ago after Hibs negotiated a deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Faisaly to re-sign the player who departed in a £3million move in January.

The 29-year-old is back where he belongs after both he and the Hibees pushed for a deal.

Obviously playing for the club again, it means a lot to me. "Obviously I spoke to the manager ( Lee Johnson) a lot and they wanted to push for it. "Obviously I've been back in Edinburgh for a while with the family.

A last gasp equaliser from the 'Starman' Martin Boyle on his second debut for the club secured a share of the points for Hibs in a hard fought Edinburgh ...

“We had total control and a number of chances to get that second or third goal and we didn’t take it. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson said:”We’re devastated not to get the three points which I think we merited. Johnson added: We were really brave as a team with tactics and substitutions. I knew I was more than ready and I showed that.” After the final whistle Boyle told BBC Sportsound”It’s up there with one of the best feelings. Hearts took the lead in the 22nd minute when.

Hearts were left kicking themselves after conceding a 95th minute equaliser in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road.

Robbie Neilson took the opportunity to try to shut up shop with a change of shape. Usual eye-catching save – this time from a flicked header from Elie Youan just after the half hour mark. Credit to Hibs to get a point off a performance we played so well in.

Martin Boyle enjoyed a fairytale return to Hibernian as he stepped off the bench to score a 95th-minute equaliser against city rivals Hearts in front of a ...

A minute later Marshall had to pull off a double save to deny Shankland and McKay in quick succession, with the former Scotland goalkeeper’s second block particularly impressive. McKay clipped a lovely pass over the top to Shankland, who brought the ball down brilliantly on his chest before getting away from Nohan Kenneh and deftly prodding it through the legs of David Marshall from 10 yards out. The hosts had another opening two minutes later as Chris Cadden flashed a brilliant low delivery across the face of goal which just eluded Elias Melkersen and Ewan Henderson in the six-yard box.

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It was going a bit flat, but the manager made changes. It was a great end to the game. I can’t wait to get back training in among the group.”

Lee Johnson defied the wishes of the Hibs hierarchy and was rewarded with a last gasp equaliser.

So I don't expect it to be too long, maybe two weeks before he will be ready for 90 minutes.” Hearts did well to contain him as time slipped away and there was also an anxious moment when the winger went down injured. There was a bit of deliberation about whether I should play him, from one key figure in particular, who didn't think I should but I will remind him gently, very, very gently, that that’s my role!”

Short of fitness but full of menace, Martin Boyle's dynamic derby return gives Hibs reason to believe, writes Tom English.

The rest of the half was a relative stroll for the visitors and a grind for the hosts. It wouldn't have mattered who scored it, but the fact it was Boyle was Easter Road's dreams writ large. The big man didn't just keep it out, he cleared it to safety. Relief at the equaliser was washing over him at the time in fairness. It was a slick build-up and then a gorgeous dinked ball from Barrie McKay to his striker. They'll be seeing a lot of 77 this season and in seasons to come.

Rangers legend and Sky Sports pundit Boyd reckons Boyle's dramatic equaliser got the Hibees off the hook.

He told Sky Sports: "It's the start of a new adventure for Martin Boyle now. However, Boyd was unimpressed with the Hibees and believes the Jambos are streets ahead of their rivals. Both teams enjoyed their fair share of possession, although Hearts spurned a glut of opportunities in the first-half.

Hibs have vowed to launch an investigation into some unsavoury scenes that marred Sunday's Edinburgh derby draw with Hearts at Easter Road.

But ultimately it's got to be a safe environment here at Easter Road and I believe it is." "I'm sure the authorities will look at that because we can't have that at games. "It's not acceptable is it?"

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“Second half, we re-emphasised we wanted to play our style of football and the girls did that brilliantly for us. Timms sent Khym Ramsay the wrong way from the spot to seal her treble. The English striker, signed from Lewes, cut in off the left channel and curled a lovely shot into the corner.

Martin Boyle has revealed that his game-saving Edinburgh derby performance was fuelled by homemade macaroni and chips.

“I’ve got a new child on the way, due in September,” he said. “It was always going to be Hibs,” he said. “It was a bit bizarre,” he added. There was talk of him being a target for Aberdeen after he was recently spotted at Pittodrie for a Premier Sports Cup clash against Raith Rovers. “I got the call last night after my homemade macaroni and chips,” he explained. The extent of Boyle’s involvement was originally intended to be a quick wave to the fans.

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has condemned the actions of Easter Road fans who pelted defender Alex Cochrane with chips and other objects during the first ...

“It's very difficult for me to comment on individual circumstances but what I would say is that passion is there,” he said. It’s got to come from the SFA. It’s not acceptable. I’m sure the authorities will come down heavy on it because you can’t have people coming to their work and getting hit with things like that.”

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A Tannoy announcement before kick-off underlined that football banning orders lasting as long as ten years can be the result of misbehaviour. But the pitch intruders who greeted Boyle’s late goal by having a wander on the pitch could be receiving some unwanted news before long. One simmered dangerously by the veteran’s feet. Indeed, Johnson said he was heading straight for the boardroom to have a word with one "particularly key figure" after his post-match press conference. Goalkeeper veterans David Marshall and Craig Gordon lining up against each other could not fail to attract interest. He even picked up a booking for good measure.

The winger didn't expect to be pitched in against Hearts but provided delicious last-gasp derby leveller.

“When I knew Hibs were interested it was a no-brainer for me. I’ve got a new child on the way, due in September, so all that mattered for me was to come back and settle down and enjoy the rest of my football years here.” I was there with them and my brother in law. “I’ll try and come in and shake the place up a bit. He added: “It’s good the lads down there welcomed me in again and I can’t wait to get a pre-season under my belt and kick on. He smiled: “I got the call last night after my homemade macaroni and chips.

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I’ll try and come in and shake the place up a bit.” “The fans came out in their numbers today and it was special for me and my family to see. But it was a special feeling to come back.” "I thoroughly enjoyed it, great people – it is a great club. “My head is still in a spin, I think I gave myself a migraine. “That was incredible, I have never felt anything like that in my life,” the 29-year-old said.

Returning Hibs hero Martin Boyle has revealed he didn't even know some of his new team-mates names after making his second debut for the Easter Road club.

Then it all escalated to the day before the game. It was all right. "It was all right. I tried it. “The fans came out in their numbers today and it was special for me and my family to see. I tried it.

A look back at Sunday's Edinburgh derby at Easter Road as Hibs leave it late to snatch a point.

He helped start the move and then made a quick dash into the box to get on the end of the cross and stab it into the back of the net. Safe to say Youan got the last laugh and he wasn’t shy about letting Halkett know at full-time, give it a ‘you keep talking’ gesture as the home fans celebrated an unlikely point. He looks like he’ll be a good addition with manager Lee Johnson even saying he expects more to come from the attacker.

Jambos left-back Alex Cochrane was struck by objects thrown from the home end during Sunday's Edinburgh Derby at Easter Road.

"Robbie will be disappointed but at the same time it's just stupidity from these fans. He told talkSPORT: "Listen, it never ceases to amaze me, the stupidity of some fans, throwing a cigarette lighter in particular man, that could take somebody's eye out or need stitches. And McCoist revealed his dismay as he felt a pulsating derby clash - punctuated by goals from Lawrence Shankland and Martin Boyle - was overshadowed, insisting bans should now be dished out in the aftermath.