Hibs boss relishing cup clash

2nd December 2008

Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen cannot wait for his side's Homecoming Scottish Cup fourth-round tie against arch-rivals Hearts.

Monday's draw threw up an Edinburgh derby at Easter Road, which will take place just a week after the sides meet at Tynecastle on January 3 in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Paatelainen told his club's official website, www.hibs.co.uk: "It is great news and an exciting tie.

"The main thing is that we are at home and look forward to playing in front of our own supporters.

"It is a game that I'm sure everyone in Edinburgh will be looking forward to."