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BBC News
3 days ago
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Hibs lose to Bolton in McGregor's testimonial match
Hibernian fell to a two-goal defeat to English League One side Bolton in Darren McGregor's testimonial match at Easter former Hibs defender was unable to play in the game after being involved in a road traffic accident last recruits Josh Mulligan and Jamie McGrath started for David Gray's men in the friendly, which was goalless at the record signing Thibault Klidje also featured after the break, but he could not inspire the hosts to victory as second-half strikes from Amario Cozier-Duberry and Sonny Sharples-Ahmed earned a win for third-tier competitive action starts on Thursday for Hibs, who travel to Midtjylland for the first leg of their in Europa League qualifier.
BBC News
4 days ago
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'He was a nightmare to play against, he'd nip & push you!'
"Scary. Tenacious. Very intimidating. A good leader."Martin Boyle can only be talking about Darren boyhood Hibs fan who got to live his dream should be all giddy the night before his testimonial at Easter Road on Saturday, but the defender turned coach is instead recovering from a road traffic accident. McGregor, who won the 2016 Scottish Cup with Hibs, will not play in his own testimonial against Bolton, but former team-mate Boyle is still urging supporters to shout about him on his special day."It's unfortunate timing for him," Boyle told Sky Sports."We wish him all the best for his recovery and hopefully they turn up in their numbers."It will be a great occasion for honouring the man for what he achieved at the club and hopefully he can have that special day."Boyle played with McGregor for seven years during his first spell at the club and admitted the former Rangers defender "brought the fear factor"."He was a nightmare, he'd push you and nip you, he'd do everything, pretty much everything, to win," Boyle added."He was just intimidating, just playing against him every day in training."A down to earth guy, family guy, but when he crossed that line he was just a different mentality."He brought that fear factor for everyone."
The Sun
26-06-2025
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Scottish Premiership hero rushed to hospital after car crash as club reveal he'll miss his own testimonial match
HIBS have announced that club hero Darren McGregor has been involved in a car accident. They've revealed McGregor, 39, has undergone surgery in hospital and will now cruelly miss his OWN testimonial match. 2 2 McGregor joined Hibs in 2015 after spells at Cowdenbeath, St Mirren and Rangers. He spent eight years with the Hibees as a player, making just shy of 200 appearances. McGregor was part of the Hibs side that won the Scottish Cup in 2016 and the Championship title the following year. He has remained with the Easter Road outfit since his playing career ended in 2023 and is now the head coach of the under-18s side. To mark 10 years at the club, Hibs gave McGregor a testimonial match. It'll take place next month, with Bolton Wanderers heading to Easter Road on July 19. But McGregor cruelly won't be able to feature in the match. Hibs have revealed he was involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening. He has now undergone surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and is recovering. While he won't be able to play, McGregor will still be in attendance at the match. Hibs say he will meet fans at the stadium and the hospitality suites on the day. He'll be doing this before, after and during the match. Speaking at the time of the testimonial being announced, the 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.' Hibs, meanwhile, look set to sign Josh Mulligan from Dundee. The 22-year old, who can play at right-back and midfield, had looked close to signing for Rangers previously. The Dee were understood to be desperate to keep him on but it looks like he's heading for Easter Road instead.
BBC News
26-06-2025
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McGregor misses out on testimonial after accident
Former Hibernian defender Darren McGregor will miss out on playing in his own testimonial match after being involved in a road traffic accident last had surgery and Hibs wished the 39-year-old "a speedy recovery".He retired from playing in 2023 and moved into coaching at Easter Road after eight years as a Hibs player. He previously featured for St Mirren and face Bolton Wanderers in McGregor's testimonial on 19 July."It's with sadness that we can confirm that Darren McGregor won't be able to play in his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers next month," the club said. "McGregor was involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening (20 June, 2025) and is now recovering after undergoing surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary."Whilst 'Daz' can't feature in the match, he will still be able to attend with the game commemorating his fantastic career."McGregor will meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out on to the pitch for an interview to thanks Hibs fans for their support."
BBC News
14-06-2025
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Gordon eyeing 'happy ending' at World Cup
"Happy endings don't happen often in football, but it'd be ideal."As Craig Gordon prepares for his 24th season in football, it's understandable he's also thinking about how his illustrious chapter in the game 42-year-old goalkeeper recently signed a new one-year deal with Hearts and started between the sticks for Scotland in March, but even the man who's defied all odds with his longevity in the game knows the end is doesn't mean his outlook or attitude has changed, still as driven as the young man who first stepped into Hearts in 1999 and as determined as the chap who battled back from multiple career-ending injuries."Trying to be the best I can be is how I got here and it's the only way to stay here," Gordon said, previewing his testimonial next month against Sunderland."Regardless of age and what I have to do to get to that level, that's the process and that's what I stick to trying to do."No matter what I'm doing, whether it's in training, in games, whether I'm reflecting on the performances, analysing, it's to be the best that I can possibly be. "Trying to improve, I still think that's possible even at this age. You still have to try and improve things that you can improve and that's what keeps me going."The prospect of reaching a World Cup does too. Scotland begin their qualifying campaign in September, and if fit, Gordon would be expected to be in the mix, particularly given the recent struggles Steve Clarke has had in that position."[Appearing at a World Cup] would be ideal, but there's an awful lot of football to be played," he added. "Happy endings don't happen often in football, so that's something to work towards, something to give everything that I've possibly got to try and achieve and then we'll see where it takes us."
