"We have been working closely with Hibernian FC over the last few years and knew we shared similar values and goals with the club when it comes to mental health, " said founder, Libby Emmerson. "We are passionate about making clubs a safe space for players to be able to open up should they need to talk. "As part of the partnership, Back Onside will work closely with the Hibs management team to support players and staff with their mental health by holding regular changing room chats, hosting mental health workshops, and providing training such as Mental Health First Aid.
I would hope that by this time on Thursday we will have a clear diagnosis on the injury. â€The 29-year-old has scored five goals in 19 internationals and become a key player for Australia in recent seasons. The Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign against France on November 22 before taking on Tunisia and Denmark. Johnson said: “We are just positive with him, we all live in hope that he’s in a good place. He seems to be moving well, although the scan is showing something, which is why he has gone to the specialist. "Friday night football is in store again for the Hibees, where a win will create a four-point gap in third. Lee Johnson's side were victorious when they faced Aberdeen earlier in the season, running out 3-1 winners.
It's fair to surmise that Aberdeen, backed by a baying crowd, are now out for revenge. Porteous - sent off on his last visit to Pittodrie in March - will lap up the pelters and look to help the third-placed Hibees widen the gap on the Dons to four points. The 23-year-old remains locked in talks over a new deal at Easter Road and another impressive showing from the gallus Scotland international will do his burgeoning prospects no harm. Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes is close to returning from a groin injury but is unlikely to be ready to feature against Hibs in Friday night’s Scottish Premiership match at Pittodrie.
Hibernian - BBC SportWe're only just into November but pantomime season comes early to Aberdeen on Friday night where the glare of the spotlight will settle on the perceived villain of the piece, Ryan Porteous. The Hibs defender - a wind-up merchant extraordinaire - was accused of "blatant cheating" by Dons boss Jim Goodwin after winning a dubious penalty as Liam Scales was sent off in the sides' previous meeting. Hibs won that stormy encounter 3-1 and Goodwin is serving a suspension for his comments.
The home side made just one change from the team that defeated Kilmarnock a fortnight ago as they handed a debut to Ukrainian striker Mykola Kuharevych. Ewan Henderson dropped to the bench. How the teams lined up | Match statsScottish Premiership table | Results | FixturesGet Sky Sports | Download the Sky Sports AppAberdeen, similarly, made just one alteration from the line-up that had drawn with Ross County. In came Lopes who took the place of Leighton Clarkson.
Hibernian 3-1 Aberdeen: Josh Campbell scores twice in second half to help Hibs to comeback winJosh Campbell struck two second-half goals as Hibernian came from behind to beat 10-man Aberdeen 3-1 at Easter Road. The visitors went in front early on through Luis 'Duk' Lopes but had Liam Scales sent off for two bookings in quick succession late in the first half. Martin Boyle equalised from the penalty spot before Campbell landed a double as Hibs dominated the second half.
 (Edinburgh Evening News), externalTuesday's Scottish GossipImage source, BBC SportHibs dominated in their 3-0 win against St Mirren, and the Hibees dominate Jonathan Sutherland's team of the week, too, with three players in his side. David Marshall kept a clean sheet, Joe Newell ran the show from the midfield and Mykola Kukharevych scored the second for Lee Johnson's side. Image source, BBC SportHibs manager Lee Johnson has called for youngster Ewan Henderson to show his killer instinct in front of goal after a dazzling performance in Saturday's win over St Mirren. (Daily Record)Read all of Monday's Scottish gossip.
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He played in the League Cup final in 1991 when Alex Miller's Hibs defeated Dunfermline Athletic 2-0. Miller was also a part of the losing side in the 1993 edition of the competition when Rangers ran out 2-1 winners. After leaving Hibs in 1998, he played for Dundee, Wrexham (on loan), Raith Rovers and Cowdenbeath. Image source, SNSImage caption, Willie Miller played for Hibs between 1990-1998Hibs boss Lee Johnson could have a full squad to choose from for the first time this season when the Premiership resumes in December after the World Cup break, with long-term absentees Kevin Nisbet, Lewis Miller and Aiden McGeady now back in light training.
"I actually had a laugh and a joke with the referee prior to the game to make him aware of it. Unfortunately, just before half-time he was sucked in hook, line and sinker. "We showed our players a number of instances when Porteous has won penalties like that in the past. People will say he's good at it and he's clever, but it's blatant cheating as far as I'm concerned and it has cost my team points.
As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More infoAberdeen's Friday night clash with Hibs will be streamed on pay-per-view. Thousands of tickets have already been sold for the 7. 30pm game against the Edinburgh rivals. And now it has emerged that fans without tickets will also get the chance to see the side with the game streamed on Red TV. The game will cost £13. 99 for streaming but AberDNA Premium/Standard members entitled to discounted price of £10.
Former Hibs midfielder Danny Swanson is an ambassador for the charity, and has benefitted from the support they offer. “I have personally struggled over the years with my Mental Health and Libby has always been there at the other end of the phone to help and support me, " said the 35-year-old. "It’s something that is very much needed in this day and age and it’s hopefully helping people to open up and talk more. "Image source, Back Onside53 years ago today, former Hibs defender and 1991 League Cup winner, Willie Miller was born. Miller made 244 league appearances for the Hibees during his eight years with the club, scoring two goals along the way.
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It was a first start for the player known as Duk and he made an instant impact with the opening goal after just four minutes. Hayden Coulson sent in a great ball from the left and the forward was able to glance a header beyond David Marshall for his third goal in as many games. Image: Referee David Dickinson shows Liam Scales a second yellow and red card for his foul on Ryan Porteous Hibs looked certain to equalise when Ryan Porteous shot after a corner fell to Paul Hanlon but he could not steer it in. The offside flag spared his blushes in any case. The home side then appealed for a penalty when Ross McCrorie appeared to meet Marijan Cabraja's cross with his arm but referee David Dickinson was not convinced. Joe Newell's long-range free-kick was then comfortably held by Kelle Roos in the Dons goal before the goalkeeper stretched to help Elie Youan's drive over his crossbar.
Do you stick with the side that impressed against St Mirren to get the three points against the Dons? Pick your Hibs starting XI here. Image source, BBC SportHibernian have announced a new partnership with mental health charity, Back Onside. Committed to improving the nation's mental health with sport as the foundation, Hibs are the second Scottish Premiership side to partner up with the charity.
Second half we had complete control and arguably could have scored a few more. "Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin: "I don't know how many times the boy Porteous can get away with that kind of stuff. "We're telling our players in midweek to be careful with him in the box, be careful with him at set-plays and don't touch him as he will go over.
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