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Radio Scotland,02 Nov 2026,24 mins
Derby Delight for Hibs, Fresh Questions for Celtic
Scottish Football PodcastAvailable for 29 days
Hibs' season may have just been transformed by a dramatic Edinburgh Derby victory. Stevie Miller is joined by Alison McConnell and Cammy Kerr to analyse Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager as his side stunned Hearts to book their place in the League Cup final. The panel discusses what Hibs got right, where Hearts fell short and whether the result can spark a revival at Easter Road. Attention then turns to Rangers, who edged past Aberdeen thanks to another decisive contribution from Ryan Naderi. The team assess Derek McInnes' growing winning mentality, Aberdeen's improved display and what reaching another cup final could mean for Rangers' season. There's also reaction to a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premiership title race as Falkirk shocked Celtic, raising fresh questions about performances, recruitment and defensive frailties at Parkhead. Plus, discussion on John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk, Kilmarnock's struggles to capitalise against ten-man St Johnstone and whether Motherwell's long-awaited victory can kickstart their campaign. 00:00 Hibs Through to the League Cup Final 02:40 How Hibs Won the Edinburgh Derby 03:24 Does This Change Everything for Marinkk Reedijk? 05:09 What Did Hibs Get Right? 06:33 Do Hearts Have a Big-Game Problem? 08:45 Rangers Edge Past Aberdeen 10:03 Ryan Naderi's Remarkable Rise 11:36 Aberdeen Must Build on the Performance 12:54 How Important Is the Cup Final for Rangers? 14:15 Celtic Stunned by Falkirk 16:34 Is Celtic Heading Towards a Crisis? 19:21 John McGlynn's Finest Coaching Achievement? 22:42 Kilmarnock's Missed Opportunity 23:38 Can Motherwell Finally Build Momentum?
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