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Slivka missing for Edinburgh derby

Hibernian will be without Vykintas Slivka for their Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts after a scan revealed a fracture in his ankle.

Hibernian boss Heckingbottom puts more responsibility on his players

Paul Heckingbottom revealed he has been placing more responsibility on his Hibernian players in training ahead of Sunday’s Edinburgh derby clash with Hearts.

Craig Levein backs his under-performing Hearts squad

Hearts boss Craig Levein remains confident the players he has at his disposal are good enough to turn their season around as they prepare to take on local rivals Hibernian on Sunday.

Under-pressure Levein gets Budge backing

Hearts owner Ann Budge insists she has not spoken to other managers about replacing Craig Levein at Tynecastle and has given the 54-year-old her backing ahead of Sunday’s derby clash with Hibernian.

The best wishes of Hearts’ fans with Jim Jefferies – Craig Levein

Craig Levein said the best wishes of Hearts’ fans and the whole of Scottish football are with the club’s former defender and manager Jim Jefferies after he suffered a heart attack on Monday.

Hearts boss Craig Levein to remain composed ahead of Edinburgh derby

Craig Levein has vowed to stay composed ahead of basement club Hearts’ crunch clash with Edinburgh rivals Hibernian on Sunday.

Hearts striker Washington ruled out for three months

Strugglers Hearts have been dealt a fresh injury blow after announcing forward Conor Washington will be sidelined for three months with a hamstring tear.

Jim Jefferies recovering after heart attack

Former Hearts and Bradford manager Jim Jefferies is recovering after suffering a heart attack, his club Edinburgh City confirmed.

Heckingbottom and Levein feeling the heat ahead of Edinburgh derby

Both managers are under major scrutiny heading into Sunday’s Edinburgh derby, but Paul Heckingbottom is looking forward to seeing how his Hibernian players cope with the pressure.

Steven MacLean: Hearts’ players haven’t been good enough

Steven MacLean insists Hearts’ under-performing players have let down under-fire boss Craig Levein.

5 things we learned from the Scottish Premiership

Celtic secured their best start to a league season for nine years after a 1-0 win at Hamilton made it five wins from five.

I’m not leaving: Levein

Hearts boss Craig Levein insists he will not quit despite the Jambos’ 3-2 home defeat to Motherwell being following by a protest outside Tynecastle Park.

Home defeat to Motherwell increases pressure on Hearts boss Levein

Craig Levein faced further calls for his resignation as Hearts crashed to the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 3-2 home loss to Motherwell.

Irving feels Whelan deal can be profitable for Hearts

Hearts youngster Andy Irving is relishing the opportunity to learn from his more experienced midfield partner Glenn Whelan.

Hearts defender Souttar remains sidelined

Hearts are still without defender John Souttar (ankle) for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Premiership meeting with Motherwell.

Levein believes criticism from Hearts fans is deserved as he urges improvement

Craig Levein has called on his Hearts players to “do better” after admitting poor performances deserve to attract criticism from the Tynecastle faithful.

Halkett insists under-fire Hearts manager Levein has full support of players

Craig Halkett insists Hearts’ players are fully behind manager Craig Levein despite the criticism he has received following their slow start to the season.