Jambos on top is fuel for Hibees idol Hughes

JOHN HUGHES reckons there is no better time for Hibs to claim the derby bragging rights after watching Hearts set the early Premiership pace.

- BY ALAN MARSHALL

The Leith side go into Saturday's televised clash as underdogs, eight points worse off than their bitter Edinburgh rivals.

But former Hibs captain and gaffer Hughes hopes the Jambos' impressive form inspires his old club as they look to get their season up and running.