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Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
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- Edinburgh Reporter
Darren McGregor's career to be commemorated in a game against Bolton Wanderers
Hibs legend Darren McGregor's career will be commemorated in a game against Bolton Wanderers this summer. The match will take place on Saturday 19 July, 2025 at Easter Road Stadium, kicking off at 2pm. On a special day commemorating his service to the club, McGregor will grace the Easter Road pitch once more and make an appearance in the match. Whilst celebrating the magnificent career of 'Daz', the fixture also remains a key part of the First Team pre-season schedule as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Alamy/Ian Jacobs Darren McGregor Testimonial Committee Chairman, Graeme Cadger said: 'We would like to thank Hibernian FC for their cooperation, Bolton Wanderers FC for agreeing to provide the opposition, and to David Gray for allowing Darren to play part of the match. 'We believe this will be a great occasion to celebrate the career of a Hibernian FC great, and we hope to see as many supporters there as possible to give Daz a moment to remember.' All ticket details, sponsorship opportunities, and hospitality packages are planned to be announced early next week. McGregor joined Hibernian FC in August 2015 and went on to make 188 appearances for his beloved club, scoring eight goals. A leader in the Hibs squad, he was an integral part of the Club's Scottish Cup triumph in 2016 playing in all seven matches. After hanging up his boots, 'Daz' was appointed as Head Coach for our Under-18s side, who recently won the CAS Elite League title under his stewardship and excitedly prepare for UEFA Youth League football next season. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
4 days ago
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- Scotsman
Hibs announce Bolton friendly clash as club hero set to feature one more time
Hibs have announced their latest friendly match as part of pre season preparations Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs have confirmed they will take on Bolton Wanderers in a testimonial match for a club hero. The Easter Road side are looking ahead to Europa League qualifiers in July and David Gray will want his team in the best possible condition for those second round matches. As part of that, his team will take on League One side Bolton Wanderers, the pair previously meeting in a friendly clash back in 2007, that Hibs won 3-0. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This friendly encounter will take on an emotional feel because as well as being vital pre season prep, it will also serve as club hero Darren McGregor's testimonial. The former centre-back has now retired but Gray has approved his ex teammate pulling on the boots one final time at Easter Road. Hibs vs Bolton friendly details McGregor finished his playing days with an eight year stretch at Hibs between 2015-2023, where he lifted the Scottish Cup and helped the club back into the Premiership. He's still having success at the club, now Head Coach of Hibs' U18s side who recently won the CAS Elite League title under his management and are in the midst of preparing for UEFA Youth League football next season. Ticket details, sponsorship opportunities, and hospitality packages are planned to be announced early next week. Darren McGregor Testimonial Committee Chairman, Graeme Cadger, said: 'We would like to thank Hibernian FC for their cooperation, Bolton Wanderers FC for agreeing to provide the opposition, and to David Gray for allowing Darren to play part of the match. We believe this will be a great occasion to celebrate the career of a Hibernian FC great, and we hope to see as many supporters there as possible to give Daz a moment to remember.' Bolton stance on Hibs clasg Bolton said in their announcement: 'Wanderers will face Scottish Premiership side Hibernian as part of their pre-season schedule. The fixture at Easter Road will be a key part of the build-up to the new campaign for both clubs and will also be staged to commemorate the career of long-serving Hibernian defender Darren McGregor. Full ticket details for Wanderers' fans for the game against Hibernian, who last season signed defender Jack Iredale from the Whites, will be confirmed in due course. '
