Tavares shining as Hibs approach difficult December

After winning their last two matches, Hibs have shown a different side to their game ahead of a testing run of fixtures in December.

Sandwiched between home games against Aberdeen and Hearts at the beginning and end of the month are four away trips in a row.

Prior to the last home fixture against Kilmarnock, Hibs were on a run of seven without a win, Nick Montgomery said: “I’ve been really happy with the improvements we’ve made.

“Now I just want to continue to push forward and turn some of these draws into wins.”

Since then, they have done exactly that, grinding out victories against difficult opponents in Kilmarnock and Dundee.

A turn in fortunes for Portuguese youngster Jair Tavares has coincided with Hibs’ recent form.

The 22-year-old was exiled under previous management but has flourished since the arrival of Montgomery, scoring two goals in four games, and putting in a man of the match performance against Dundee.

Tavares and Hibs will look to continue their run of victories as they approach the hectic festive footballing period.