Reedijk gets teary-eyed over Hibs Hampden celebrations and insists atmosphere trumps famed Euro venue

Hibs manager Reedijk was moved to tears by the Hampden atmosphere after beating Hearts 2-1 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, calling it superior to Feyenoord's De Kuip.

Marink Reedijk has made an immediate impact at Hibernian, becoming the first Hibs manager to beat Hearts at Hampden in a Premier Sports Cup semi-final. The Dutch boss, who arrived at Easter Road in September, guided his side to a 2-1 comeback victory over Wouter Vrancken's team, with Hibs fighting back from a goal down.

Reedijk was visibly moved by the occasion, admitting he became teary-eyed when watching back footage of the celebrations. He praised the Hibs supporters' rendition of Sunshine on Leith and told his players to enjoy the moment with beers in the dressing room afterwards.

The manager compared the Hampden atmosphere favourably to Feyenoord's famous De Kuip stadium, describing it as "really next level" and highlighting the intensity and noise generated by the Leith faithful.

Hibs followed the Hearts victory with a 4-0 demolition of Aberdeen at Pittodrie, a result that led to manager Stephen Robinson's departure. Reedijk is confident his side can win their first major trophy since 2016 by beating Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final on December 13.