Wouter Vrancken Thrilled with Hearts’ Recovery in Second Half of Hibernian Win

Wouter Vrancken thrilled with Hearts’ recovery in second half of Hibernian win

Hibernian hit back in the second period before Jack Iredale was sent off for the hosts and Josh McPake added the Jambos’ third.

HIBERNIAN 1 HEARTS 3: Josh McPake steals the show in Edinburgh derby

It may be too early to predict another serious title challenge from Hearts this season but it's certainly safe to say early doubts over

Wouter Vrancken thrilled with Hearts' recovery in second half of Hibernian win

James Wilson and Laurent Mendy had the visitors two goals up at half-time before Hibs rallied early in the second half and pulled one back through substitute Adam Mayor.

SPFL weekend preview, Edinburgh Derby fallout and transfer window verdicts

8:00 AM Sep 4, 2026: Hearts continue their impressive rise under Wouter Vrancken after another Edinburgh derby victory, but what does the defeat mean for David Gray and Hibs? Jane Lewis is joined by Scott Allan and Stephen McGowan to assess the key moments from Tynecastle, including the impact of James Wilson and Josh McPake. With the transfer window finally closed, which clubs have strengthened, who leaves with unanswered questions, and can Ran…

Indiscipline costs Hibs again as Hearts take derby honours

INDISCIPLINE cost Hibs the chance to take at least a share of the points in the first Edinburgh derby of the season.  A dreadful first-half performance saw the home side go in at the break two goals down.  But a tremendous start to the second-half lifted the fans until Jack Iredale’s needless sending off ensured the points would be heading […]

Hearts fans party as Hibs supporters head home

Josh McPake left three Hibs defenders in his wake and drove towards goal. Then he kept his cool to pick his spot, calmly sending the ball home. It was a pivotal moment, not just for the player, the top scorer in the William Hill Championship last season with St Johnstone, but for Hearts who moved […] The post Hearts fans party as Hibs supporters head home appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.