Final agony for loan bhoy
The 19-year-old helped Hibs to a 2-1 victory over St Johnstone to book a place in next season’s Hampden showpiece.
Henderson went on loan to Hibs at the start of the season but will have to sit out the final if Celtic beat Ross County tomorrow in the other semi-final.
Speaking last week about the scenario he said: “If Celtic and ourselves made the final I don’t think I’m allowed to play – but that won’t stop me asking!
“No matter what the situation is with me, I’ll be giving my all to try and get us into the final – I’m a Hibs player and my only concentration is this club.
“I am loving my time here and the manager has been brilliant for me. I’ve not even thought that far ahead because we have to take care of St Johnstone in the semi-final first.”
Henderson earned Hibs a penalty in the 29th minute but four minutes after Jason Cummings converted St Johnstone levelled through Joe Shaughnessy.
Sixteen minutes from the end John McGinn booked Hibs final place with a 25 yard drive.
While Henderson sweats his way through tomorrow’s match Dylan McGeouch and James Keatings can look forward to being involved in the final.
McGeouch played alongside Henderson in midfield while Keatings replaced Jason Cummings in the final minutes as Hibs booked their place at next month’s Hampden final.