Heckingbottom claims fourth official swore at him in Edinburgh derby draw

Hibernian head coach Paul Heckingbottom claimed he was sworn at by the fourth official during the Edinburgh derby and would have “knocked his teeth out” if it had happened elsewhere.

Heckingbottom was held back by goalkeeping coach Alan Combe after rushing towards fourth official Gavin Duncan after being frustrated by a first-half decision from referee Craig Thomson not to pull back play for a Hibs free-kick following an advantage rule.

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