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BBC News
15 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Where do Hibs need to strengthen this summer?
Hibernian made 11 signings before the start of last season but preparations for the next campaign should be quieter after David Gray survived a turbulent start to his managerial career to deliver an impressive third-place lost just four of their past 28 games - three of those to champions Celtic - continuity and momentum are sure to be the watchwords, along with of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath has already been recruited from Aberdeen, while conversations continue with out-of-contract pair Junior Hoilett and Rocky the departing loan contingent, Hibs would welcome back Nectarios Triantis and Mykola Kuharevich for third spells at Easter Road.A summer bid for Triantis is a sure thing. The 22-year-old Australian is under contract at Sunderland until 2027 and may not be part of their plans in the Premier League, but his composed performances will not have gone unnoticed by Dwight Gayle hanging up his boots and uncertainty over the futures of Kuharevich and Hoilett, competition is required for Martin Boyle and Kieron Bowie in Youan and Dylan Vente remain on the books but for how much longer? Both are entering the final 12 months of their deals and there may be plans to sell to fund new faces. The latter scored 13 goals on loan at PEC Zwolle in his native defence, Bushiri has been a revelation as a warrior at the heart of a back three and his powerful displays will make it hard to keep the DR Congo international. If the 25-year-old moves on, Hibs have the experienced Marvin Ekpiteta waiting in the wings, although Gray might want to add to his centre-half Smith confounded expectation when promoted to the starting XI, having been a back-up goalkeeper for the best part of his career. At least one more goalie will be required though as Josef Bursik and Max Boruc are well served in central midfield if captain Joe Newell can get over his groin problems since Dylan Levitt improved immensely in the second half of the season, which meant January signing Alasana Manneh had to be if there is a Triantis-shaped hole in the squad, a top drawer replacement could be the top priority at Easter fans, what is your take on the business the club must do? Is there an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to Bushiri and trying to bring Triantis back are the priorities? And what about sales - who needs to go?Share your views
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hibs bid for Hull midfielder Simons
Hibernian have made an offer for Hull City midfielder Xavier Simons, with the 22-year-old former Chelsea youth having a year to run on his Tigers' deal. (Daily Record), externalOut-of-contract Rocky Bushiri will make a decision on his future when he returns from international duty with DR Congo, with Hibernian having made a significant offer of a new contract but the 25-year-old also having offers from Championship and European mainland clubs. (Daily Record), externalRead the rest of Tuesday's Scottish gossip.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bushiri & Hoilett departure would leave 'massive hole' at Hibs
Hibs legend Joelle Murray says it would "leave a massive hole" if Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett leave Easter Road this out-of-contract duo are in talks with the club over extending their stay."It would be a massive statement," said Murray on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast."Rocky has been spoken about a lot. He was the main player in that 3-3 draw with Aberdeen that was the turning point in the season. He scored the goal that turned the game on its head."From that point on he was absolutely magnificent. He was a top-class player for us."I'd imagine Rocky will have a lot of other clubs interested in him because he's a brilliant player but absolutely fantastic person."If we can retain Rocky, a key member of this season's success, along with Hoilett who David Gray can't speak highly enough of, it would be huge."Gray speaks about the culture and how Hoilett and Dwight Gayle in particular played a massive and significant part in that positive culture."If we can retain both, unbelievable. If we can retain at least one then I'd be happy, but if we see both leave, it'll leave a massive hole in that dressing room."
STV News
6 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Hibernian continue talks with Bushiri and Hoilett as seven depart club
Hibernian say they are still in talks with Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett about extending their stay at Easter Road, as the club confirmed seven departures at the end of the season. Bushiri and Hoilett both played important parts in Hibs' resurgence that led to a third-place finish in the Premiership but the players' existing contracts expire this month. Hibernian have been in discussions about new deals for both, and are hopeful agreement can be reached for them to be part of David Gray's squad for next season. The club have also given updates on players leaving Easter Road this month, with seven members of the first team squad departing. Striker Dwight Gayle has retired, while Max Boruc and Nohan Kenneh have been released. Nectar Triantis, who was a stand-out player in green and white throughout the season, Josef Bursik, Hyeokkyu Kwon and Mykola Kuharevich have all returned to their parent clubs at the end of their loan spells. A Hibs spokesperson said: 'The club would like to thank all departing players for their hard work and contribution, wishing them all the best for the future.' STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
How Hibs 'warriors' feel about European reward for spectacular season turnaround
Former Brighton and MK Dons defender has run full gamut of emotions in first year at Easter Road 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 stopper Warren O'Hora insists qualifying for European football – despite missing out on guaranteed league stage involvement – is exactly what he was aiming for when he made the move to Easter Road last summer. And the Irishman has described defensive partners Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale as 'warriors' who played a major part in turning the season around. Centre-half O'Hora was one of a dozen new signings in David Gray's first summer transfer window, the one-time Brighton prospect and former MK Dons stalwart heading north to Edinburgh with ambitions to play at a higher level. He admits that, with Hibs sitting bottom of the table as recently as early December, Europe might have been the last thing on anyone's mind. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But he always believed in the quality of the squad he'd joined. And, despite Aberdeen stealing the guaranteed Europa Conference League spot courtesy of their shock Scottish Cup win over Celtic, the 26-year-old will be eagerly following the draw for the Europa League second qualifying draw on June 18. "Yeah, I think it's only human to look ahead and see what you can actually play for in the next season,' said O'Hora. 'It's obviously part of a job where you want to play at the highest levels and play in these competitions. 'You want to test yourself and the club will be in a really good position if we're in that tournament. So for me personally, I'll be excited for it. That's why we've come to this club and that was one of the goals at the start of the season for us. 'Had you told us that a few months ago, we would have been probably a little bit too far away, but we put ourselves in a really good position. So to be in that type of place and the type of game at that magnitude is definitely something that professional footballers want to be involved in.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale played key role in Hibernian recovery Hibernian's turnaround in fortunes came just after Bushiri and Iredale forced their way into a reshaped starting XI, with first-year gaffer Gray taking advantage of the opportunity shift from a back four to a back three. Both were honoured at the club's annual awards ceremony earlier this month, with Iredale picking up Goal of the Year while Bushiri snared Players' Player of the Year and Moment of the Year for his dramatic late equaliser in THAT 3-3 home draw with Aberdeen. "Jack and Rocky have been obviously ever-present this season since Jack came in, and obviously Rocky when he came into the team,' said O'Hora. 'They have been absolute warriors for us. 'Those two have got recognition. It's been really, really joyful to watch because they definitely deserve it. "I'm with Jack every day. We're car-schooling together, so I see him every morning. He's the first face I see after I see my family. He's the first one in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Now, look, everybody can see from the outside in. Fans, media, players. I'm training with them every day. Those boys have been on it all season. They've worked hard to get where they are today. 'It's credit to both of them for the way they've performed this season. Everybody in that dressing room is very happy for them to get recognition.'
