Hibernian: October 2008 Archives

Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen is pleased with the effort that his men have put in over recent matches and feels they are on track.

Alan O'Brien says he is ready to fight for a first-team place with Hibs but admits it will be tough to break into the side.

Chris Hogg admits he should have stopped playing sooner, but feared his headache woe would drop him down the Hibs pecking order.

Celtic striker Scott McDonald has insisted there was no malice in his dangerous tackle on Hibernian defender David van Zanten.

Striker Colin Nish says Celtic's Scott McDonald should have been red-carded for his tackle on Hibernian defender David van Zanten.

Mixu Paatelainen has failed to overturn a four-match touchline ban despite making a personal appearance at the SFA hearing.

Skipper Rob Jones is expecting a tough test on Saturday against Celtic despite the champions' injury problems.

Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen has told on-loan striker Steve Pinau he will get his chance to prove his worth at Easter Road.

Mixu Paatelainen described the decision not to award Hibs a penalty in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road as a "turning point".

Defender Chris Hogg has lost his battle to be fit in time for Sunday's Edinburgh derby at Easter Road.

Mixu Paatelainen is expecting a tough contest against Hearts on Sunday but feels that goals will be at a premium.

Moroccan playmaker Merouane Zemmama says he is looking to return to Hibernian following an enforced loan spell at Al Shaab.

Mixu Paatelainen has confirmed he will not be offering Moroccan goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh a contract with Hibernian.

Derek Riordan has been backed for a return to the Scotland national team by his Hibernian team-mate Steven Fletcher.

Mixu Paatelainen will announce on Monday whether goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh is to be offered a contract at the club.

Head coach John Hughes has confirmed Brian Kerr, who negotiated his early release from rivals Hibs, is training with Falkirk.

Hibs have handed a trial to Moroccan keeper Khalid Sinouh, who will play in a behind closed-doors friendly this week.

Mixu Paatelainen has urged George Burley to hand Hibernian striker Derek Riordan another chance to prove his worth to Scotland.

Mixu Paatelainen was delighted his attacking formation at Aberdeen paid off as Hibernian secured a 2-1 win at Pittodrie on Saturday.

Colin Nish has made good progress from an ankle injury and could travel with Hibernian to face Aberdeen on Saturday.

Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen is hopeful that star striker Colin Nish will return to the side for Saturday's trip to Aberdeen.

Mixu Paatelainen has admitted that he could make changes to his Hibernian side for the Aberdeen clash after the 3-0 defeat to Rangers.

Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen is pleased with the effort that his men have put in over recent matches and feels they are on track.

Alan O'Brien says he is ready to fight for a first-team place with Hibs but admits it will be tough to break into the side.

Chris Hogg admits he should have stopped playing sooner, but feared his headache woe would drop him down the Hibs pecking order.

Celtic striker Scott McDonald has insisted there was no malice in his dangerous tackle on Hibernian defender David van Zanten.

Striker Colin Nish says Celtic's Scott McDonald should have been red-carded for his tackle on Hibernian defender David van Zanten.

Mixu Paatelainen has failed to overturn a four-match touchline ban despite making a personal appearance at the SFA hearing.

Skipper Rob Jones is expecting a tough test on Saturday against Celtic despite the champions' injury problems.

Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen has told on-loan striker Steve Pinau he will get his chance to prove his worth at Easter Road.

Mixu Paatelainen described the decision not to award Hibs a penalty in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road as a "turning point".

Defender Chris Hogg has lost his battle to be fit in time for Sunday's Edinburgh derby at Easter Road.

Mixu Paatelainen is expecting a tough contest against Hearts on Sunday but feels that goals will be at a premium.

Moroccan playmaker Merouane Zemmama says he is looking to return to Hibernian following an enforced loan spell at Al Shaab.

Mixu Paatelainen has confirmed he will not be offering Moroccan goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh a contract with Hibernian.

Derek Riordan has been backed for a return to the Scotland national team by his Hibernian team-mate Steven Fletcher.

Mixu Paatelainen will announce on Monday whether goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh is to be offered a contract at the club.

Head coach John Hughes has confirmed Brian Kerr, who negotiated his early release from rivals Hibs, is training with Falkirk.

Hibs have handed a trial to Moroccan keeper Khalid Sinouh, who will play in a behind closed-doors friendly this week.

Mixu Paatelainen has urged George Burley to hand Hibernian striker Derek Riordan another chance to prove his worth to Scotland.

Mixu Paatelainen was delighted his attacking formation at Aberdeen paid off as Hibernian secured a 2-1 win at Pittodrie on Saturday.

Colin Nish has made good progress from an ankle injury and could travel with Hibernian to face Aberdeen on Saturday.

Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen is hopeful that star striker Colin Nish will return to the side for Saturday's trip to Aberdeen.

Mixu Paatelainen has admitted that he could make changes to his Hibernian side for the Aberdeen clash after the 3-0 defeat to Rangers.