Andy Murray suggests why Hearts winning the Scottish Premiership would be good despite supporting Hibernian

“Obviously, as a Hibs fan, there’s obviously a huge rivalry there but it’s been such a long time since it’s been… I think 80s maybe? [since non Rangers/Celtic title winner].

“People are asking me a lot about Scottish football and that never really happens. So there’s obviously a lot of interest in it.

“I think for Scottish football on the whole, it would be a good thing, but for the Hibs/Hearts rivalry, it would be disappointing.”

Hibernian have the opportunity to damage Hearts’ title ambitions this weekend when the two clubs play each other at the East Road Stadium.

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Despite Murray’s previous comments, the Scot is hoping for a Hibernian victory on Sunday.

“That’s Hibs’ chance to dent their hopes so I hope Hibs win that match, obviously,” Murray said.

Why Murray loves supporting Hibernian

In 2012, Murray revealed the reasons behind his support for Hibernian during an interview with football magazine 442.

“Most of my friends are Rangers or Celtic fans,” Murray said, as per the Daily Record.

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“There have never been such high expectations at Hibs, I guess, so at least we don’t feel like we’re being let down.”

“My whole family support Hibs because of my grandfather.

“Me and my brother started going to games when we were 13 or 14.”

Hibernian are currently fifth in the Scottish Premier League table, trailing Hearts, Rangers, Celtic and Motherwell.

The club have been Scottish champion on four occasions, most recently in 1952.