BBC Sport - Hibernian v Hearts Venue: Easter Road Kick-off: 12:45 GMT Coverage: BBC Sport website & live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound Midfielder Kevin Thomson has rejoined Hibernian and is eligible to play in Sunday's Edinburgh derby. Tim Clancy could be back after a hamstring tear, but defender Paul Hanlon misses out with a hip injury. Hearts' defensive concerns have deepened with Darren Barr banned and Jamie Hamill, Danny Grainger, and Marius Zaliukas still out injured. In midfield, Mehdi Taouil is expected to recover from a calf strain but Callum Patterson and remain sidelined. Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon: "Hearts have held the upper hand for a long period and that's something we want to try and address and we've made progresss in that. But all the games this year have been very, very tight. Derby games are always the same, there's a lot at stake; but the last couple of weeks we've played some really good stuff and we've got to make sure we keep doing that. Hearts interim manager Gary Locke: "There has been nothing between the teams this season. Okay, they beat us in the cup tie but the games have been really close. Over the last few years, we have had the better of them in the Edinburgh derbies, so I don't think the power has shifted. Everybody knows we have had a transitional season. There's been a lot happening on the pitch and off it in terms of personnel. But we have now got a chance to go on a wee run between now and the end of the season, and if we can get on it then it's still got the makings of a successful season for us.