Hibs boss Paatelainen hopeful of Ian Murray derby comeback

Last updated : 25 February 2009 By Steve Forbes

murrayinteractive-1.jpg Ian Murray picture by 1875steve

Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen has today revealed that he has set injured Ian Murray a derby day comeback date.

Murray, 27, has been out since picking up the injury during the Hibees 2-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Hearts in January.

At first it was thought no surgery would be required for the groin injury, diagnosed as scar tissue from a previous groin surgery, and that Murray would be back sooner rather than later.

It wasn't to be for the former Rangers player and he had to admit defeat and go under the surgeons knife.

Paatelainen said:

"We'll have to nurse him along as it is important he doesn't have any setbacks but he should be ready for the derby match.

"Ian is massively valuable to us, he's a quality player, full-hearted and experienced. He knows what he is doing and doesn't make mistakes."

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