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Classic match: Hearts 5-1 Hibs, August 11, 2002:)

 

 

 

Every week we'll feature a classic match from our archives. To kick off the series we relive a heroic derby performance from Mark de Vries

IF Mark de Vries had been harbouring any concerns about winning over the Hearts support, then he could rest easy following his sensational four-goal haul in his first derby.:)

 

He became an instant hero with the Gorgie faithful with his scoring exploits at Tynecastle.

 

The 6ft 4in hitman terrorised the Hibs defence from the first whistle and wrote himself into the history books. Finding the target once in a derby can endear a player to the fans. But four goals in a 5-1 rout meant De Vries could expect the freedom of Gorgie.

 

The Dutchman became the first Hearts player to score a hat-trick or more in the Premier League against Hibs and the first to find the back of the net four times on his debut.:dribble:

 

The towering front man benefited from excellent service from the flanks, with the likes of Steven Boyack, Alan Maybury and the impressive Jean-Louis Valois supplying plenty of ammunition.

 

"I think Mark would be the first to thank his team-mates for the service they gave him," said the then Hearts boss Craig Levein. "This was a dream for him ? nobody could seriously think that could be possible. I was delighted for him."

 

The goal which set the hosts on their way to a famous triumph arrived via the old route one method. Antti Niemi's long clearance was missed by both De Vries and Gary Smith and Andy Kirk was on to the ball in a flash before keeping his cool to lob Tony Caig with 18 minutes on the clock.

 

Frenchman Valois was in irresistible form on the left-hand side as he provided the catalyst for much of the Jambos' forward play and he and de Vries combined superbly for Hearts' second, not long after Scott Severin had seen a header hit the bar.

 

Valois gathered possession on the left before cutting inside. He looked up and flicked a great ball over the Hibees defence and there was De Vries to chest the ball down and smash home his first goal.

 

Easter Road keeper Caig kept his side in the match two minutes later when he saved at full stretch from the Dutchman.

 

And, six minutes after the break the visitors halved the deficit, Ian Murray charging in to head home a cross from Grant Brebner, the midfielder having had to come off the bench early in the first period after his skipper John O'Neil suffered a shoulder injury.

 

Minutes after Caig had brilliantly tipped over a shot from Kirk, De Vries restored his side's two-goal lead when he stroked home No.3 after Caig had done well to block Valois' drive.

 

With 69 minutes on the clock, Hibs were denied what looked a clear penalty when De Vries brought down Brebner. However

, Mike McCurry saw it differently and ignored the visitors' pleas.

 

De Vries had been struggling with cramp in both his calf muscles during the second half but he still had enough running left in him to blast two more goals in injury time.

 

His hat-trick arrived in the 90th minute when Paul McMullan picked him out in the box and the striker stepped inside Mark Dempsie before lifting the ball over the advancing Caig.:dribble:

 

That sent the home fans wild with joy and, just when they thought things couldn't get any better, that man De Vries did it again.;)

 

This time Gary Wales was the provider after a weak header out from Gary Smith, the front man playing a cross in to the back post where De Vries rose to head the ball back across Caig and into the far corner of his net.:)

 

 

 

what a game and what a night in the pub afterwards :dribble:

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Classic match: Hearts 5-1 Hibs, August 11, 2002:)

 

 

 

Every week we'll feature a classic match from our archives. To kick off the series we relive a heroic derby performance from Mark de Vries

IF Mark de Vries had been harbouring any concerns about winning over the Hearts support, then he could rest easy following his sensational four-goal haul in his first derby.:)

 

He became an instant hero with the Gorgie faithful with his scoring exploits at Tynecastle.

 

The 6ft 4in hitman terrorised the Hibs defence from the first whistle and wrote himself into the history books. Finding the target once in a derby can endear a player to the fans. But four goals in a 5-1 rout meant De Vries could expect the freedom of Gorgie.

 

The Dutchman became the first Hearts player to score a hat-trick or more in the Premier League against Hibs and the first to find the back of the net four times on his debut.:dribble:

 

The towering front man benefited from excellent service from the flanks, with the likes of Steven Boyack, Alan Maybury and the impressive Jean-Louis Valois supplying plenty of ammunition.

 

"I think Mark would be the first to thank his team-mates for the service they gave him," said the then Hearts boss Craig Levein. "This was a dream for him ? nobody could seriously think that could be possible. I was delighted for him."

 

The goal which set the hosts on their way to a famous triumph arrived via the old route one method. Antti Niemi's long clearance was missed by both De Vries and Gary Smith and Andy Kirk was on to the ball in a flash before keeping his cool to lob Tony Caig with 18 minutes on the clock.

 

Frenchman Valois was in irresistible form on the left-hand side as he provided the catalyst for much of the Jambos' forward play and he and de Vries combined superbly for Hearts' second, not long after Scott Severin had seen a header hit the bar.

 

Valois gathered possession on the left before cutting inside. He looked up and flicked a great ball over the Hibees defence and there was De Vries to chest the ball down and smash home his first goal.

 

Easter Road keeper Caig kept his side in the match two minutes later when he saved at full stretch from the Dutchman.

 

And, six minutes after the break the visitors halved the deficit, Ian Murray charging in to head home a cross from Grant Brebner, the midfielder having had to come off the bench early in the first period after his skipper John O'Neil suffered a shoulder injury.

 

Minutes after Caig had brilliantly tipped over a shot from Kirk, De Vries restored his side's two-goal lead when he stroked home No.3 after Caig had done well to block Valois' drive.

 

With 69 minutes on the clock, Hibs were denied what looked a clear penalty when De Vries brought down Brebner. However

, Mike McCurry saw it differently and ignored the visitors' pleas.

 

De Vries had been struggling with cramp in both his calf muscles during the second half but he still had enough running left in him to blast two more goals in injury time.

 

His hat-trick arrived in the 90th minute when Paul McMullan picked him out in the box and the striker stepped inside Mark Dempsie before lifting the ball over the advancing Caig.:dribble:

 

That sent the home fans wild with joy and, just when they thought things couldn't get any better, that man De Vries did it again.;)

 

This time Gary Wales was the provider after a weak header out from Gary Smith, the front man playing a cross in to the back post where De Vries rose to head the ball back across Caig and into the far corner of his net.:)

 

 

 

what a game and what a night in the pub afterwards :dribble:

 

pants laughfing smilley pointing in the wrong fecking place but such is life .:confused:

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MDV at the game on Saturday posing for photos with fans outside Wheatfield, big guy, looks 100% fitter than Nade

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MDV at the game on Saturday posing for photos with fans outside Wheatfield, big guy, looks 100% fitter than Nade

 

good to see him there and Nade gotta stay out of Greggs and off the stake bakes.:rolleyes:

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I remember I was on Holiday in Spain at the time. I could not get to a pub showing the game and was not sure how things would go. A big Leeds fan I had got friendly with told me Hibs had been leading......... thankfully it was a wind up and I went on to celebrate just a wee bit.

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MDV at the game on Saturday posing for photos with fans outside Wheatfield, big guy, looks 100% fitter than Nade

 

wonder if that sore toe nail of his that managed to keep him out for about 6 months has cleared up yet? TBH i would take him back now that mikey has gone....gives us another option instead of clum and benniuseless!

 

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