Hibernian: August 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

Alan 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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