Ex-Edinburgh footballer sues Hibs over 'horrific' injuries after tackle by manager
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Former Hibs player Jake Doyle-Hayes has started legal proceedings against the club after sustaining 'horrific' injuries.
This happened after a tackle by then manager Lee Johnson. Now playing for Sligo Rovers, the Irishman has lawyers acting on his behalf as they accuse Johnson of making 'incompetent and incoherent decisions'.
After clashing with former boss Johnson, the 26-year-old suffered an ankle injury in 2022 which left him in need of surgery, reports the Daily Record.
And it's understood the player, who left Hibs by mutual consent in January 2025, has taken legal action.
The case at the Court of Session was called on Wednesday, with Doyle-Hayes represented by Thompsons Scotland LLP.
The legal firm say the Irish footballer's career has been "greatly restricted" by the injuries suffered.
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Joel Shaw, partner with Thompsons Solicitors: "Our client, Jake Doyle-Hayes suffered horrific injuries from a tackle made by the then manager of Hibernian Football Club, Lee Johnson.
"The impact of this has greatly restricted his career."
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