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OUT T here is nothing more exciting than an Edinburgh Derby, the anticipation of seeing something special unfold at Tynecastle. Since supporting Hearts from the mid-eighties, I have been lucky enough to watch some fantastic derby wins. I am also well aware of the relative stranglehold we have had over our neighbours at Tynecastle during that time period. Since 1983 we have played at Tynecastle 67 times, winning 34, drawing 24 and losing a meagre 9 games.
Hibs since 1983, we have played 142, won 62, drawn 50 and lost 30. Again, a very decent record over that period.
In all competitive games against
The statistics speak for themselves:
This then got me thinking about some of the great Hearts players that had graced the Tynecastle turf and who had fared the best against Hibs? After researching via the superb London Hearts website, it became clear that there were 5 stand-outs; John Robertson, Gary Mackay, Henry Smith, Craig Levein and John Colquhoun.
Rank
Player
Games
Won
Drawn
Lost
Goals
1
John Robertson
55
27
21
7
27
2
Gary Mackay
52
23
22
7
4
3
Henry Smith
42
19
19
4
0
4
Craig Levein
38
20
12
4
4
5
John Colquhoun
37
18
12
7
5
It is no surprise that all five of these players have been inducted into the Heart of Midlothian Hall of Fame and are held in such high regard amongst the Gorgie faithful. John Robertson’s goal exploits have been well documented over
the years and quite rightly he has earned the title Hammer of the Hibs. Craig Levein’s defensive prowess speaks for itself, Henry Smith was a superb keeper for Hearts as well as being a regular fixture between the posts for many years. John Colquhoun was idolised by the Hearts support and who can ever forget those two goals at Easter Road in season 1993/94.
