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Hibernian 0-3 Rangers

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By Thomas McGuigan

1615: So, as the dust settles on another action-packed weekend of SPL action, Rangers move back to the top of the SPL table with an impressive display against a toothless Hibs.

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1611: "Our defenders were on their heels and if you aren't sharp enough against strikers like Kenny Miller, then you'll get punished. Today's performance was unacceptable."
Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen

1609: Scotland's women have gone 4-0 up in their Euro 2009 qualifier against Slovakia at McDiarmid Park.

1600: A comfortable victory for Walter Smith's side sees them move back to the top of the table, three points clear of Old Firm rivals Celtic.

Rangers will rarely have an easier shift at Easter Road, while Hibernian will rue a couple of missed chances in the first-half.

But, with his defence nursing a collective bloody nose after this bruising defeat, manager Mixu Paatelainen has his work cut out.

1559: "Hibs didn't look to get people wide, to flatten their midfield. But Rangers have changed the way they play. I didn't enjoy a lot of their games last season, but Rangers fans must be happy with their team just now."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

1553: You reckon two-goal Rangers hero Kenny Miller (9.06) was the star performer at Easter Road, with team-mate Kirk Broadfoot (7.68) not far behind.

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1552: FULL-TIME HIBERNIAN 0-3 RANGERS

1550: A crestfallen Mixu Paatelainen cuts a forlorn figure in the Hibs dugout. The passion shown just after half-time has been replaced by a subdued, battle-weary look.

1548: Kenny Miller misses a great chance to seal his hat-trick as he flashes a shot wide after a superb ball from Kirk Broadfoot. The Hibs rearguard is all over the place.

1543: Seven minutes to go. Hibs players look like they want the final whistle now, or for the ground to swallow them up.

1541: Scotland manager George Burley watches the action from the stand at Easter Road. He must have been impressed by Kenny Miller and Kirk Broadfoot.

For Hibs, Steven Fletcher and Derek Riordan have failed to shine. Food for thought ahead of next month's World Cup 2010 qualifier against Norway? Join the debate

1537: "Mendes is a magician in the midfield, truly inspired signing" Knolte on My Sport
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He's been assured in midfield today and hardly put a foot wrong. Rangers are going back to the top of the table in some style.

1533: GOAL HIBERNIAN 0-3 RANGERS Madjid Bougherra fires home Rangers third goal from close-range. Hibs' defenders do a fantastic job at playing statues. Some of them should be falling on their swords after this calamitous showing.

1530: Just over 20 minutes to go. Rangers are looking good for all three points as they soak up Hibs pressure and look to hit them on the break.

Nacho Novo is brought on for the tiring Jean-Claude Darcheville.

1529: Kenny Miller (9.08) is head and shoulders above anyone else on the sun-kissed Easter Road pitch.

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1526: Yves Ma-Kalambay sends the collective pulse racing with some penalty box theatrics before clearing from under the nose of Kenny Miller.

1524: Rob Jones misses a great chance from six yards from Derek Riordan's wicked in-swinging free-kick. Doesn't look like Hibs will score today.

1519: "Hibs defending is more Spartans than Spartan" Incredibleseason on My Sport
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They certainly need to rally the troops for one final push against their stronger foe. A lack of firepower is blunting their threat.

1517: Hibernian have just over half an hour to salvage something from the game. But Jean-Claude Darcheville screws the ball wide after a fine ball from Kenny Miller.

Rangers manager Walter Smith, watching from the dugout, rubs his face in frustration.

1516: "Kenny Miller never did much for us at Derby but he has just netted me lots of money from the bookies." Martyn, Sheffield, via text on 80295

1513: Hibs apply more pressure to the Rangers goal. Joe Keenan's drive from the edge of the box is tipped away for a corner by Neil Alexander.

1510: Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen bellows instructions from the sidelines. In full flow, his fiery delivery is not unlike Gerard Butler in the film 300. Unfortunately for Hibs, their defending is anything but Sparta-like.

1506: Kenny Miller last netted a hat-trick for Rangers in 2000. With Hibernian's defence looking ponderous he'll surely be confident of grabbing the match ball today.

1505: The second half gets under way at Easter Road. No changes for either side.

1449: Rangers fans must be jumping for joy after some razor-sharp finishing from Kenny Miller.

For Hibs supporters, pulling their hair out must seem a tempting enterprise after Murray hit the post and Bamba's effort being cleared off the line. Not surprisingly, you reckon Kenny Miller (8.17) is the pick of the bunch at Easter Road.

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1447: HALF-TIME at Easter Road. HIBERNIAN 0-2 RANGERS

1446: "2 - 0! It's Miller time. Big Broadfoot with two assists as well! Superb." Beasley is My homeboy on My Sport
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1444: Rob Jones and Jean-Claude Darcheville are booked following a clash inside Hibs' territory, as tempers become frayed.

1441: GOAL HIBERNIAN 0-2 RANGERS Kenny Miller arrows a superb shot just inside Yves Ma-Kalambay's right-hand post from Kirk Broadfoot's knock-down. Rangers are rampant, Hibs' defence is ripped to shreds again.

1438: Ian Murray's shot from about eight yards crashes back off the post and bounces to safety. Rangers are living dangerously.

1434: "Mixu Paatelainen will be spitting feathers at his side's defending for Kenny Miller's goal"
BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1432: Hibernian 0-1 Rangers Kenny Miller dives full-length to head home Kirk Broadfoot's cross.

1431: Kirk Broadfoot is booked for a crunching tackle on Steven Fletcher. And Lewis Stevenson locks horns with Pedro Mendes. The game is warming up nicely now. Sol Bamba's header is cleared off the line.

1428: Hibernian captain Rob Jones indulges in a bit of head tennis in the penalty area when he clears a Rangers corner - three times. What a sight. He was like a dog on the beach showing a nifty piece of skill!

1425: "Hibernian's Ian Murray denied Rangers a goal early-on and is probably keeping the ball better than anyone else on the pitch" BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1421: "Riordan in for Nish doesn't bother me too much. Attacking options are the least of our worries this season. Jones has been providing us with his own unique brand of heart-attack defending in recent weeks. Still, Hibs to win 6-0, hat-trick for Ma-Kalambay." Lemur84 on My Sport

That's a bold prediction Lemur84. Are you suffering from a night on the town by any chance?

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1418: Rangers right-back Kirk Broadfoot sends a cross high into the clear blue sky and over Yves Ma-Kalambay's crossbar. Quality football in short supply at the moment.

1416: "Hope Kenny Miller can score against one of his former clubs again" Onthebears on My Sport

The Hibs fans are giving former player Kevin Thomson plenty of stick every time he touches the ball, but Miller seems to be getting an easier ride.

1415: Hibernian midfielder Dean Shiels stings Neil Alexander's palms with the home side's first effort on target.

1412: Remember, you can vote on your man of the match at Easter Road here

1408: Kenny Miller spurns a great chance to fire Rangers in front after the Hibs defence gift him possession. The Ibrox side are looking the hungrier side in the opening 10 minutes.

1404: "Hibs to win, Nish and Riordan to score. I have them both in my fantasy team - Hence, that'd be the best-case-scenario for me." MikeChilds on My Sport

Nish is injured Mike, but Riordan could get you some points today. A real scrappy start at Easter Road. Passes going astray left, right and centre.

1402: Hibs defender Ian Murray makes a saving tackle as Charlie Adam looks set to fire Rangers into the lead. That looked a sore one and Murray needs treatment.

1401: Steven Fletcher and Derek Riordan kick-off and we're under way at Easter Road.

1356: "I'm not a fan of either of these teams, so I just wish there was a way they could both lose" OldMax on My Sport

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1346: "Aaarggghh! Darcheville for Boyd is ridiculous! Rangers fans are tearing their hair out at the treatment of Kris Boyd."
Roderick via text, on 80295

What about Hibs fans? Any thoughts on Derek Riordan's inclusion? Manager Mixu Paatelainen says he's not 100% fit, but is he worth the gamble?
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1343: "Rangers to win 1 or 2-0 and go back top of the league. Darcheville is due a goal" Onthebears on My Sport
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1340: HIBERNIAN v RANGERS TEAMS

Hibs: Ma-Kalambay, van Zanten, Hogg, Jones, Stevenson, Shiels, Keenan, Bamba, Murray, Riordan, Fletcher. Subs: McNeil, Yantorno, Thicot, Rankin, Hanlon, Chisholm, Pinau.

Rangers: Alexander, Broadfoot, Bougherra, Weir, Papac, Davis, Pedro Mendes, Thomson, Adam, Miller, Darcheville. Subs: McGregor, Dailly, Boyd, Novo, Lafferty, Niguez, McMillan.

Allan McGregor is on the bench for Rangers, too. Neil Alexander hangs onto the goalkeeper's jersey for the Ibrox side.

1336: "It was disappointing that big Nish did not make it because he has been fantastic for us. But we have Riordan coming in, who is not 100% fit, but scored a great goal last weekend."
Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen

1329: "I'm surprised at Boyd being dropped. But Walter Smith must be thinking about the pace of Kenny Miller and Jean-Claude Darcheville against Hibs' backline"
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

It's certainly a surprising team choice considering Boyd's goalscoring threat. What do Rangers fans think?
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1315 BST: There's sunshine on Leith, but it could be the calm before the storm of what promises to be a cracker at Easter Road.

Rangers will be looking to leapfrog Celtic and go back to the top of the SPL with victory over a Hibs side hoping to move up to third in the table.

Some early team news, Kris Boyd is on the bench for Rangers - despite his wonder goal against Partick in midweek.

Derek Riordan, in his second spell at Hibs, will partner Steven Fletcher up front in the absence of the injured Colin Nish.

I'll be covering the action from Easter Road as it unfolds.

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