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Editor of the Hibs Observer. (@hibsobserver.bsky.social) Asian-Irish fusion ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Iโ€™d rather have hope than sadness ๐Ÿ’› www.hibsobserver.co.uk

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Hibs latest transfer news on Bushiri, Hoilett and Kuharevich Speculation online this week suggested Bushiri had already taken a decision to depart Easter Road.

Your Hibs transfer bulletin from @liambryce.bsky.social:

โฌฉTimeline for Rocky update with talks ongoing
โฌฉHoilett's priorities revealed as negotiations continue
โฌฉThose Kuharevich return rumours
โฌฉWhy Xavier Simons opted for Bolton

๐Ÿ‘‰ onlrl.co/xty11b

13.06.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 19-year-old impressed last season on loan at Civil Service Strollers Hibs have handed a new deal to keeper Freddie Owens and a first pro contract to Logan Jimenez after impressive academy and loan progress.

๐Ÿ“ New contract for Hibs goalkeeper Freddie Owens

โฌฉ Named in @officialcatchup.bsky.social 2024/25 Lowland League team of the year
โฌฉ Impressed for U18s & part of 22/23 Youth League squad
โฌฉ Follows confirmation of first pro deal for Logan Jimenez

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/2523831...

13.06.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs prepare Ryan Porteous return offer amid uncertain Watford future Hibernian are preparing to offer former defender Ryan Porteous a Scotland World Cup lifeline.

Hibs are plotting an Easter Road return for Ryan Porteous โ€“ and a potential Scotland World Cup lifeline for the defender.

Exclusive by Stephen McGowan

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/2522871...

10.06.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs sign goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger from Austrian side Hartberg Hibernian confirm Austrian 'keeper Raphael Sallinger as summer signing No.2 on a three-year deal, pending international clearance.

Hibs have made their second signing of the summer, bringing in 6ft 5in goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger from TSV Hartberg in Austria

๐Ÿ‘‰ onlrl.co/bpoey9

โฌฉ On club's radar 'for quite some time'
โฌฉ Will provide competition for Smith
โฌฉ What it means for Paulsen links

05.06.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grayโ€™s judgment: Inside the big calls that defined Hibs' remarkable season David Gray discusses the seasonโ€™s key turning points โ€“ the shift to a back three, benching Josef Bursik, and how Hibs found belief again.

The David Gray end-of-season Hibs interview

โ€ข his personal highlights
โ€ข why he didn't adopt back three sooner
โ€ข managing Bursik after he was dropped
โ€ข what was behind individual errors
โ€ข โ€˜changing history in positive ways'

and more

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/2...

31.05.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow on the @hibsobserver.bsky.social: A subscriber-only interview with David Gray, looking back at his maiden season as head coach, including:

โฌฉpersonal highlights
โฌฉwhy he didn't adopt back three sooner
โฌฉhow the club managed Bursik after he was dropped

๐Ÿ‘‰ hibsobserver.co.uk/subscribe

30.05.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs keen to do permanent deal for Triantis after successful 2024/25 campaign The midfielder impressed last season โ€“ and Hibs have made no secret of their desire to bring him back to Easter Road

Hibs are exploring the viability of signing Nectar Triantis permanently from Sunderland after a stand-out season in the Easter Road midfield

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/2520010...

29.05.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs long held an interest in Nicky Cadden before finally snapping him up last summer.

He spoke exclusively to @liambryce.bsky.social about his career so far โ€“ from Fir Park heartbreak, to England, and now playing alongside brother Chris at Easter Road

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/2...

23.05.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฐ Ahead of Edinburgh derby weekend, you can get access to *all* our content for six months, for just ยฃ1.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Please consider joining the Hibs Observer subscriber family and helping to grow the only media outlet dedicated to covering Hibernian FC

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28.02.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve got some catching up to do clearly!

19.01.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tell me a football journalist lives in this house without telling me etc etc

19.01.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Jack Iredale, have Hibs found the left-sided centre-back they've long craved? A last-minute arrival on transfer deadline day, Jack Iredale has gone from back-up to key performer in David Gray's rejuvenated Hibs side.

โšฝ๏ธ Comfortable on the ball
3๏ธโƒฃ Helping to form the 'perfect' back-three combo
๐Ÿ“Š How he compares to league rivals

๐Ÿค” In Jack Iredale, have Hibs finally found the left-sided, ball-playing centre-back they've long craved?

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/tactics/2485...

14.01.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ”Ž Got some subscriber-only Jack Iredale content going live on the Hibs Observer at 7am tomorrow - do keep an eye out for it!

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Only ยฃ1 for 6 months to join us and get access to everything we do!

๐Ÿ‘‰ hibsobserver.co.uk/subscribe

13.01.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‹ from Pittodrie.
Two changes for Hibs as Boyle and Campbell come in for Gayle and Hoilett. Oโ€™Hora starts despite going off against Ross County last weekend with an injury.
Bowie, Ekpiteta, Kuharevich, and Molotnikov miss out.

21.12.2024 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Hibs kid Jacob MacIntyre has a bright future ahead of an intriguing January The highly-rated Hibs kid has been man of the match in his last two games for Kelty Hearts and scored twice in last night's 3-2 win against Arbroath.

๐ŸŽฏ Jacob MacIntyre scored twice for loan side Kelty Hearts last night and has been MOTM for two consecutive games.

๐Ÿ”™ He is due back at Hibs on January 1 2025, so what next for the highly-rated midfielder?

๐Ÿ”Ž I took a look at his options...

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/qxff5r

18.12.2024 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Joe Newell: Inside the mind of the Hibs captain amid tough times at Easter Road Hibs seem to have turned a corner of sorts in recent weeks - but what's it really like leading the team through such difficult times?

Was good to sit down with Joe Newell and chat about...

๐Ÿ˜ฌ taking over the Hibs captaincy
๐Ÿฅฌ succeeding Paul Hanlon
๐Ÿ’ฏ setting standards during a tough season
ยฉ๏ธ his captaincy role models
๐Ÿ“ˆ why poor start 'shocked' players

Full interview for the @hibsobserver.bsky.social available here: onlrl.co/odgse4

17.12.2024 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs have improved their set-piece threat - here's how they did it David Gray's side have the second highest rate of goals scored from dead ball situations in the Scottish Premiership.

Hibs = very good from set-pieces, and demonstrably better than last season. @liambryce.bsky.social had a look at what's improved, and how they do it ๐Ÿ‘‡

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/orgtg5

13.12.2024 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hibs slip back to bottom but is there cause for optimism from Celtic display? Saturday's game between Celtic and Hibs was very much a case of the scoreline not quite telling the story of the 90 minutes.

โœ๐Ÿป There's cause for optimism from Hibs' display at Celtic, despite slipping back to the bottom of the table, but the real test is how they respond to another 'played well, got nothing' scenario

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/xc3z35

09.12.2024 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where recruitment chief Garvan Stewart fits into Hibs' management structure Garvan Stewart has already started work as Hibs' head of recruitment. But how will the former Bournemouth man fit into the club's structure?

Thought it might be useful, following his appointment, to highlight where Garvan Stewart sits in the Hibs hierarchy, who he reports to, who he's replaced, why his role is slightly different, and what it means for the others in the food chain.

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/oo16q5

05.12.2024 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who is Garvan Stewart? Inside the rise of Hibs' new recruitment chief The 38-year-old has been appointed from Bournemouth to lead the recruitment operation at Easter Road.

๐Ÿ”Ž Really good insight into new Hibs recruitment chief Garvan Stewart from @liambryce.bsky.social, covering a life-changing career U-turn, big breaks with Cardiff and Portsmouth, and highs and lows at Bournemouth.

(This is what a Hibs Observer subscription gets you!)

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/ukf8wx

04.12.2024 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just ยฃ1 a month can stop me making more of these videosโ€ฆ

But in all seriousness you have fewer than 90 minutes to sign up to the Hibs Observer for ยฃ12 for a whole year. Great value, especially with the January transfer window just around the corner... ๐Ÿ‘€

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03.12.2024 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โฐ A little over five hours remaining to take advantage of the @hibsobserver.bsky.socialโ€™s Black Friday offer.
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03.12.2024 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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How Nicky Cadden has become a perfect fit for David Gray's blueprint Nicky Cadden has become a priceless commodity as Hibs show signs of recovery. But just how crucial is he to the way David Gray wants to play?

๐Ÿ“Š Nicky Cadden is posting some impressive numbers for Hibs - and his style of play perfectly suits David Gray's blueprint.

๐Ÿ”Ž I had a look at his stats and what he brings to the team

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/xhs88j

03.12.2024 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gritty Hibs tough it out in the steel capital - can this be a turning point? Hibs displayed a new-found toughness in their 3-0 win at Motherwell. So can they use this as a turning point to kickstart a disappointing season?

I think we saw a new side to Hibs against Motherwell - a gritty toughness, of which we only saw glimpses against Aberdeen. One result doesn't make a season - but Hibs can, and should, build on their steely performance at Fir Park

โžก๏ธ onlrl.co/6d6sd4

02.12.2024 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why you should take advantage of the Hibs Observer Black Friday sale The Hibs Observer is running a limited-time Black Friday deal on annual subscriptions - editor Patrick McPartlin explains why you should sign up.

๐Ÿšจ We're still running our subscription offer on the
@hibsobserver.bsky.social - ยฃ12 for a year of dedicated Hibs journalism. Great value, especially with the January transfer window just around the corner... ๐Ÿ‘€

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01.12.2024 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jack Iredale lifts lid on Hibs meeting and says he'd 'go to war' with team-mates Jack Iredale spoke to the media ahead of Motherwell v Hibs about player-led meetings, wonder-goal predictions, and going to war with his team-mates

Jack Iredale was on good form in yesterday's press conference. Defender is adamant Hibs are turning a corner and gave us insight into a crucial player-only meeting, Joe Newell as captain, supporting his team-mates, and predicting Nicky Cadden's goal

www.hibsobserver.co.uk/interviews/2...

30.11.2024 10:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why you should take advantage of the Hibs Observer Black Friday sale The Hibs Observer is running a limited-time Black Friday deal on annual subscriptions - editor Patrick McPartlin explains why you should sign up.

๐Ÿ’š Taking out a @hibsobserver.bsky.social subscription not only helps us keep producing unique content about Hibs, it also reduces adverts on our site by 80% for just ยฃ1 a month with our Black Friday offer.

โœ๐Ÿป See what we're all about here: onlrl.co/hibsobserverblackfriday

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29.11.2024 11:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why you should take advantage of the Hibs Observer Black Friday sale The Hibs Observer is running a limited-time Black Friday deal on annual subscriptions - editor Patrick McPartlin explains why you should sign up.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Good morning. Our Black Friday deal launches today - a limited-time offer to get a year's access to the @hibsobserver.bsky.social for just ยฃ12 (ยฃ1 per month).

โœ๐Ÿป I've written about why I think it's great value for money, and what you get with a subscription

โ–ธ onlrl.co/hibsobserverblackfriday

28.11.2024 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Rocky Bushiri & David Gray spoke to the media ahead of Hibs v Aberdeen tomorrow...

โ–ธ Gray on Youan keepie-uppie storm: onlrl.co/bi7i9d
โ–ธ Gray on Bursik selection call: onlrl.co/4cvmng
โ–ธ Bushiri on what players need to do: onlrl.co/7ftxdw

25.11.2024 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“Dens Park for Dundee v Hibs.

Some heavy rain this morning but dry now and the pitch looks in great nick.

23.11.2024 16:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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