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Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs vs Rangers injury news: 5 out and 2 doubts as Barry Ferguson sweats on fitness of key defender
Hibs and Rangers will clash for the last time this season as they meet in the final game of the Scottish Premiership season at Easter Road on Sunday (kick off: 12pm). Both Hibs and Rangers have a number of injury issues ahead of the game at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group The two clubs have endured contrasting campaigns, with David Gray's Hibs turning a relegation fight into a revolution, while Rangers have been dogged by inconsistency. Despite that, it is Barry Ferguson's side who will begin the game 17-points ahead of their hosts in second place. Both sides will head into the curtain closer with confidence though, after Hibs sealed third place with a 2-2 draw at St Mirren in midweek, while Rangers coasted to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dundee United at Ibrox. There's injury concerns for each squad, though Ferguson and Gray will both be hopeful of including the likes of Ridvan Yilmaz and Elie Youan in their squad for the final game of the Scottish Premiership season. Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman brings you all the latest team news: 1 . Ianis Hagi - Rangers - OUT The Romanian may have played his last game in a Rangers shirt, with injury expected to rule him out of the game at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Joe Newell - Hibs - OUT The Hibs captain has been struggling with injury since the turn of the year, and is not expected to return before the season ends. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . Rafael Fernandes - Rangers - OUT Has barely played since arriving on loan from Lille in January, and hasn't been seen since being taken off injured in the 2-2 draw with Aberdeen last month. Not expected to play any part at Easter Road. | Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Elie Youan - Hibs - DOUBT The French striker has not started a game since Boxing Day, but is edging closer to a return to the squad. Will hope to be a surprise inclusion against Rangers on Sunday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales Related topics: Team news
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs recent record against St Mirren as Gray's men continue European push
Hibs remain in the driving seat to secure third place in the Premiership table despite falling to a 3-1 defeat at champions Celtic on Saturday. David Gray's men actually took the lead at Celtic Park as Martin Boyle opened the scoring just after the midway point of the first-half - but goals from Nicolas Kuhn, Adam Idah and Reo Hatate helped the hosts to all three points. Results elsewhere ensured Hibs will remain in third place ahead of Wednesday night's visit to sixth-placed St Mirren and European football is firmly within their grasp ahead of the trip to the SMISA Stadium. But how have Hibs fared against the Buddies in recent seasons and does that give any indications of how things could pan out when the two sides meet on Wednesday? Your next Hibs read: Exclusive: Hibs stalwart reveals unique motivation in Euro drive as Easter Road side close in on third place 1 . October 2022: Hibs 3-0 St Mirren A comfortable home win for Hibs as goals from Martin Boyle, Mykola Kukharevych and Ewan Henderson gave them all three points. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . February 2023: St Mirren 0-1 Hibs Elie Youan got the only goal of the game as Hibs took the honours. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . May 2023: Hibs 2-1 St Mirren Elie Youan and Will Fish were on target as Hibs edged out the Buddies at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . August 2023: Hibs 2-3 St Mirren Adam Le Fondre and Christian Doidge goals weren't enough for Hibs as Mark O'Hara, Toyosi Olusanya and Alex Grieve found the net to give the Buddies a 3-2 win at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo Sales
Scotsman
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs striker 'desperate' to return as gaffer backs Elie Youan in Euro race
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Celtic test provokes 'no fear' response as boss detects squad 'steeliness' ahead of closing sprint Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Elie Youan is 'desperate' to return to the Hibs team and make a telling contribution over the closing week of a dramatic season, according to gaffer David Gray. And the Easter Road boss admits he might be willing to 'take a chance' on the Frenchman's fitness as the European contenders look to navigate three tough games in the space of eight frantic days. Gray, who detects no signs of wobbles among his squad ahead of this weekend's trip to Celtic Park, has picked up on plenty of chatter about Youan during the forward's lengthy injury absence. The 26-year-old has made just one fleeting substitute's appearance, ironically enough in the 2-0 Scottish Cup loss away to Celtic back in March, since helping Hibs to a Boxing Day victory over Hearts at Tynecastle. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Attributes and qualities' needed by Hibs in battle for European football Asked if Youan, initially out with a toe injury later aggravated by a knee problem, was genuinely eager to return to the fray, Gray declared: 'Yeah, yeah definitely. When anyone asks me to describe Elie Youan, I always say that's when he's happiest - when he's playing all the time. 'So all the other things that go on, and some people were commenting on it earlier in the season, that's where he's happiest – when he's demonstrating what he can do. Nobody has been more frustrated that Elie himself, although you can add me to that list. 'But he's desperate to get back out there. The unfortunate thing for him is he's not got that bank of training behind him to really have him firing at the top of his game. But he's also got real attributes and qualities that can definitely add something as well so it's good to have him back on available if required. 'Technically if you look at it from a best practice point of view, you would probably say he's not had any match minutes, no practice minutes, a few training sessions, he's been out for a long time. But one thing is he's very disciplined in what he does. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'So his gym work, he's very disciplined in that. He works really hard, and he's a very good athlete anyway. He's fortunate to have the genetics to be a really good athlete and, on top of that, he does things properly. 'I think it's also a wee bit different in the forward areas as well. When you're in the more forward areas, you're more of a reactive player rather than a defender who's a wee bit rusty. 'You can probably take a wee bit more of a chance when it comes to these forward thinking players. But we'll just have to see how he goes because we're not going to put too much expectation on him just now.' Hibs eager to build on Easter Road win over Brendan Rodgers' Celtic Lewis Miller, who made the bench for last weekend's 3-1 home win over Dundee United, has trained fully all week and is in contention to reclaim his starting place in a group with no fresh injury worries. Currently sitting three points clear of Aberdeen in third place, Gray's men will be outsiders this weekend – but remain favourites to clinch that Best of the Rest crown behind Scotland's big two, with all the European bonuses that is likely to bring. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Hibs boss, who led his team to a 2-1 victory over Brendan Rodgers' men at Easter Road, looked ahead to the Hoops clash as he said: 'We've had plenty of goes at it this season, that's one thing, having been unfortunate to get Celtic in both cups. But that's one thing I said to the players this morning, that they're very much aware of what they're going into. 'It's a test, a chance to see how far the group has come. And we've been better and better against them in every game. 'We've got absolutely everything still to play for in terms of what we're trying to achieve in the league. And I do feel there is that that little edge about players. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'They're not going into the game feeling any fear. There's definitely a steeliness about the group, which means they're looking forward to this challenge.'
Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs gaffer makes 'desperate' claim as attacker chases comeback in race for third
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Celtic test provokes 'no fear' response as boss detects squad 'steeliness' ahead of closing sprint Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Elie Youan is 'desperate' to return to the Hibs team and make a telling contribution over the closing week of a dramatic season, according to gaffer David Gray. And the Easter Road boss admits he might be willing to 'take a chance' on the Frenchman's fitness as the European contenders look to navigate three tough games in the space of eight frantic days. Gray, who detects no signs of wobbles among his squad ahead of this weekend's trip to Celtic Park, has picked up on plenty of chatter about Youan during the forward's lengthy injury absence. The 26-year-old has made just one fleeting substitute's appearance, ironically enough in the 2-0 Scottish Cup loss away to Celtic back in March, since helping Hibs to a Boxing Day victory over Hearts at Tynecastle. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Attributes and qualities' needed by Hibs in battle for European football Asked if Youan, initially out with a toe injury later aggravated by a knee problem, was genuinely eager to return to the fray, Gray declared: 'Yeah, yeah definitely. When anyone asks me to describe Elie Youan, I always say that's when he's happiest - when he's playing all the time. 'So all the other things that go on, and some people were commenting on it earlier in the season, that's where he's happiest – when he's demonstrating what he can do. Nobody has been more frustrated that Elie himself, although you can add me to that list. 'But he's desperate to get back out there. The unfortunate thing for him is he's not got that bank of training behind him to really have him firing at the top of his game. But he's also got real attributes and qualities that can definitely add something as well so it's good to have him back on available if required. 'Technically if you look at it from a best practice point of view, you would probably say he's not had any match minutes, no practice minutes, a few training sessions, he's been out for a long time. But one thing is he's very disciplined in what he does. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'So his gym work, he's very disciplined in that. He works really hard, and he's a very good athlete anyway. He's fortunate to have the genetics to be a really good athlete and, on top of that, he does things properly. 'I think it's also a wee bit different in the forward areas as well. When you're in the more forward areas, you're more of a reactive player rather than a defender who's a wee bit rusty. 'You can probably take a wee bit more of a chance when it comes to these forward thinking players. But we'll just have to see how he goes because we're not going to put too much expectation on him just now.' Hibs eager to build on Easter Road win over Brendan Rodgers' Celtic Lewis Miller, who made the bench for last weekend's 3-1 home win over Dundee United, has trained fully all week and is in contention to reclaim his starting place in a group with no fresh injury worries. Currently sitting three points clear of Aberdeen in third place, Gray's men will be outsiders this weekend – but remain favourites to clinch that Best of the Rest crown behind Scotland's big two, with all the European bonuses that is likely to bring. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Hibs boss, who led his team to a 2-1 victory over Brendan Rodgers' men at Easter Road, looked ahead to the Hoops clash as he said: 'We've had plenty of goes at it this season, that's one thing, having been unfortunate to get Celtic in both cups. But that's one thing I said to the players this morning, that they're very much aware of what they're going into. 'It's a test, a chance to see how far the group has come. And we've been better and better against them in every game. 'We've got absolutely everything still to play for in terms of what we're trying to achieve in the league. And I do feel there is that that little edge about players. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'They're not going into the game feeling any fear. There's definitely a steeliness about the group, which means they're looking forward to this challenge.'
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hibernian v Dundee Utd: Team news
Hibernian pair Elie Youan and Lewis Miller are back in contention after injury, but captain Joe Newell (groin) and Kwon Hyeok-kyu (ankle) are set to remain United are without Ross Graham (hamstring) and Luca Stephenson (hernia) but Lewis Fiorini could play some part.
