Neil Critchley hailed the character of players after they hit a late equaliser to take a “deserved” point from the first Edinburgh Derby of the season.
The capital’s big two clashed at Easter Road on Sunday and shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw following a late strike by teenage forward James Wilson.
The Hearts boss, who remains undefeated after three games in the dugout, was frustrated in the manner they conceded the opener but was pleased with how they fought back.
Speaking after the game, he said: “It’s a mixture of emotions after that game. I’m pleased with the character we showed after going a goal down but disappointed in the manner that we conceded.
“Because I felt we were in the ascendency at that point and we came here to try and play our way and take control of the game and I felt we did that.
“We got into some really dangerous positions but our quality and decision making let us down, we didn’t keep the ball in the final third for long enough.
“In the second-half I felt we started to push Hibs back, so to concede how we conceded and at that time was hugely disappointing.
“But, our character after that was brilliant, and I think we were deserving of a point.”
Academy graduate Wilson has made just six sub appearances for Hearts, but struck his second goal in consecutive games under Critchley after he notched his first for the club against St Mirren last weekend.
And the manager was full of praise for the 17-year-old.
He said: “Fantastic, but that’s him, he’s a goal scorer, a goal poacher.
“That’s what goal scorers do. They just arrive in the right position at the right time, and they find a way of hitting the back of the net.
“I’ve been really impressed with James since I’ve come in. Good kid, always smiling, breath of fresh air. When you need a goal, and you need a bit of energy at that end of the pitch, then I’m delighted to get a chance to turn around and put him on the pitch.
“He’s settled into the group really well. What a fantastic moment for him, right in front of all the supporters there to go and pick the ball out of the back of the net and celebrate how he did. I’m sure he’ll remember that for a long time.”
They two Edinburgh clubs remain locked together on the six-point mark at the foot of the table.
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