Hibernian's night at Easter Road turned to misery when Jack Iredale's dismissal early in the second half changed the match. Adam Mayor pulled one back briefly, but Hearts' third goal sealed a heavy defeat that leaves the Easter Road side with a mountain to climb in the league.
Source: Pie and Bovril
Hibernian have Rocky Bushiri ruled out with an Achilles tendon injury that will keep him sidelined until later in September. The defensive absence proved costly in the derby and will be missed against St Johnstone on Saturday.
Source: Edinburgh Evening News
Hibernian supporters on the Pie and Bovril forum expressed frustration after watching their ten-man side collapse to a heavy defeat at Easter Road. The sending off of Jack Iredale early in the second half proved the turning point, with discussions focusing on the need for defensive discipline and recovery before Saturday's trip to Perth.
Source: Pie and Bovril