Martin Boyle has thanked Hibs and Rangers medical staff for their swift action after his nasty head knock in the Scottish Cup.

The winger, 30, was stretchered off after falling awkwardly following challenging the an aerial ball against John Souttar.

Boyle - an Australia international - required treatment on the pitch from medical staff from both clubs before being taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for further support.

Hibs confirmed the winger suffered a concussion from the incident but extensive tests have thankfully otherwise come back clear with Boyle discharged from the hospital.

Now, Boyle has thanked the medical staff from both clubs, staff at the Royal Infirmary and supporters for their messages of support after the frightening knock.

He posted on social media: "Would like to thank everyone for the messages of support appreciate it a lot!

"Big thanks to the Hibs & Rangers medical staff for looking after me on the pitch after the incident.

"Thank you to the royal infirmary Hospital and the team for looking after me when I arrived.

"Home now to recover with the family."

A Hibs statement read: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Martin Boyle has returned home from hospital in the company of his wife and children.

"The winger went straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the first half collision against Rangers and was put through a thorough medical examination to understand the severity of the injury.

"The tests thankfully came back all clear and revealed that Martin has concussion. He will now rest at home and will follow the concussion protocol.

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"The Club would like to thank the staff at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, alongside the stadium ambulance crew, and medical departments at Hibernian FC and Rangers for the treatment they provided to Martin."

Hibs manager Nick Montgomery said of the incident last night: “I’ve just had a report that Martin is stable and that’s the most important thing.

“Football is just a game and while Martin’s an important player for us, he’s a human being too.

“I think it’s a bit of concussion and maybe a little bit of neck pain. Fingers crossed he makes a speedy recovery because he was in a bit of pain.”