Hibs toast win over Hearts - but will they kick on before cup final?

At that point, Newell - who proceeded to pull the strings - was full of fear.

"Oh no, here we go," he recalled.

A simple but strong header from Claudio Braga, before many supporters had even taken to their seats, brought concern.

Could a repeat of that unforgettable afternoon - Hibs supporters aren't allowed to forget it - 14 years ago, when Hearts fired five past them in the Scottish Cup final, be on the cards?

"The game plan was out the window," midfielder Newell said. "It's not ideal, is it?

"You go to bed [on Saturday night] thinking of all the scenarios and the way you dream and imagine the game is going to go and then, after two minutes, they score.