Hibernian: August 2008 - news archive

Quartet a concern for weekend

HibsHibs manager Mixu Paatelainen has four injury concerns ahead of the Motherwell game this weekend.

Striker move looks unlikely

HibsHibs looks set to miss out on Celtic striker Derek Riordan after the player's agent indicated he is likely to remain at Celtic Park.

Mixu fury at ref

HibsMixu Paatelainen described referee Iain Brines' decision-making a 'joke' after his side were dumped out of the Co-op Insurance Cup.

Benjelloun wants to quit

HibsHibernian forward Abdessalam Benjelloun has confirmed that he would like to quit Easter Road.

O'Brien doubt for cup clash

HibsAlan O'Brien is a doubt for Tuesday's Co-operative Insurance Cup clash at home to Morton after picking up a knee injury on Saturday.

Pinau misses out again

HibsSteve Pinau is again set to be denied his Hibs debut at Inverness on Saturday as he awaits international clearance.

Midfielder boost for Hibs

HibsMorocco international midfielder Merouane Zemmama is making good progress and could be back in action within a month.

Nish stays focused

HibsStriker Colin Nish says he is not even thinking about a Scotland call up and is just concentrating on playing well for Hibs at present.

Striker completes switch

HibsOut-of-favour Clayton Donaldson has completed his switch to Crewe Alexandra today for a fee thought to be in the region of £100,000.

Hibs ace gets international chance

HibsHibs star Dean Shiels has been called into the Northern Ireland squad to face Scotland in this week's friendly in Glasgow.

Murray set to return

HibsMidfielder Ian Murray returns from suspension and could replace the injured Steven Thicot as Hibs entertain Falkirk at Easter Road.

Paatelainen eyes new keeper

HibsHibernian look set to make a move for goalkeeper Christian Pearson after he trialled well for the reserves.

Mixu feels fans are key

HibsMixu Paatelainen has praised the club's supporters and feels they are key to future success for Hibs.

Hibs net Genoa starlet

HibsHibernian completed the signing of 20-year-old forward Steve Pinau, who arrives on a season-long loan deal from Serie A outfit Genoa.

Ton up for Hibs

HibsHibernian have been drawn at home to Morton in the second round of the Scottish Co-operative Insurance Cup.