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Hibernian 1 Hamilton 1: Hasselbaink brings Hibernian down to size

As he continually discomfited the Hibernian defence, it seemed somehow fitting that Nigel Hasselbaink was thriving in Leith.

In a burgh boasting the motto “persevere” the diminutive Dutchman was a picture of persistence as he taunted and teased towering opponents, but then doggedness comes naturally to the 19-year-old.