Marink Reedijk admits Hibs anthem Sunshine on Leith melted his heart as he relishes cup final showdown with Rangers

The Dutchman marked his first Edinburgh derby with a 2-1 win againat Hearts to reach the final of the Premier Sports Cup…

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:15 PM

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Marink Reedijk admitted being touched after Hibs fans serenaded him with Sunshine on Leith following their semi-final victory.
Hibs defeated rivals Hearts 2-1 at Hampden with goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath.
The victory secured Hibs a place against Rangers in the final on December 13.

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Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk admitted being deeply touched by supporters singing Sunshine on Leith after his side secured a 2-1 victory over rivals Hearts at Hampden. First-half goals from Martin Boyle and Jamie McGrath overturned an early strike from Claudio Braga, earning Hibernian a spot in the final against Rangers on December 13.

The 34-year-old Dutch coach praised the squad's resilience, togetherness, and work rate following the historic win. Reedijk also specifically highlighted the key contributions of experienced players Joe Newell and Martin Boyle in guiding the team through to the final.

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