Podcast: Will Hearts go the distance again and can Reedijk lift Hibs?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Scottish Football Podcast focused on the contrasting starts made by Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibs, with the episode airing on Radio Scotland on 13 October 2026. The discussion looked at Hearts’ strong early season form in the Premiership, their improved home record at Tynecastle and the influence of an ambitious recruitment approach that has raised questions about whether they could stay in the title conversation.

The programme also assessed Hibs, where new manager Marink Reedijk is trying to build consistency amid frustration among supporters. The panel considered what changes Reedijk might make at Easter Road, why patience is being tested and how the club’s uneven results compare with Hearts’ momentum. Former Hibs Women boss Joelle Murray joined Andy Burke and Scotsman sports editor Mark Atkinson for the discussion.

Beyond the capital clubs, the episode briefly touched on pressure building around Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson and whether St Mirren’s promising start has faded. It also previewed a significant night for Scotland Women, who were preparing to defend a two-goal lead against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying. As a general context note, podcasts like this often frame early-season form as an indicator rather than a final judgment, but the BBC discussion was centred on current performances and immediate challenges.