Hibs 'still in fight for fourth' despite weekend loss

Hibernian must retain belief they can leapfrog Motherwell into fourth spot despite suffering defeat at Aberdeen on Saturday, says Sportscene pundit Steven Naismith.

A red card for defender Grant Hanley was followed by a double from former Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet as the struggling Dons recorded a much-needed victory.

That result, coupled with Motherwell's defeat at Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, means Hibs remain three points behind the Fir Park side, who also have a superior goal difference.

Hibs will now have a two-week break before welcoming their city rivals to Easter Road in a seismic Edinburgh derby, kicking off their post-split fixtures.

And former Hearts boss Naismith says David Gray's men should go into that five-game finale with hope they can snatch fourth place.

"Hibs are still really in the fight for fourth," he said on BBC's Sportscene. "I don't think this result will dent their confidence too much.

"The derbies have lacked quality but had lots of entertainment in the past couple of years. I imagine the one in two weeks will be really good."