Strong Defence Helps Win Games

Ahead of the Scottish Cup replay with city rivals Hearts, the Hibs defence were given a boost when Darren McGregor picked up Marathonbet's Player of Month for January. This is second month in a row that McGregor has been recognised for his defensive performances at the back for the Easter Road side.

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McGregor helped the club to a six-point lead over rivals Dundee United at the top of the Scottish Championship with a game in hand.  Hibs won all three league games in January and did not concede a league goal in the process. Fan favourite John McGinn came in a close second place after coming back from injury and picking up two goals along the way.