Hibernian: October 2009 Archives

Sol Bamba is expected to be passed fit to face Aberdeen on Saturday after making a good recovery from a knee injury.

Abdesallam Benjelloun insists people are wrong to criticise Rangers and Celtic and says the other teams are simply getting stronger.

Hibs boss John Hughes has admitted Anthony Stokes has yet to show his true form for the club, despite hitting four goals.

John Hughes believes Hibs' 1-1 draw at Rangers on Saturday shows his squad have 'come a long way' already this season.

John Hughes has a fully fit Hibernian squad to choose from for the SPL trip to Rangers this weekend.

Hibs boss John Hughes believes the furore over Rangers' dismal defeat on Wednesday is over the top and he is expecting a backlash.

Chris Hogg has warned his Hibernian team-mates not to get 'carried away' by their good start by talking about a top-two SPL finish.

Striker Abdessalam Benjelloun is confident that Hibernian can break the Old Firm's monopoly and secure second spot in the SPL.

John Hughes has the rare luxury of a fully-fit squad for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Kilmarnock.

John Hughes has indicated that he may rest Merouane Zemmama and Abdessalam Benjelloun against Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Hibs boss John Hughes has told his fringe players, like Kevin McCann, they must train like "champions" to get back into his side.

Hibernian boss John Hughes says Derek Riordan has a bright future with Scotland after his outing against Japan.

Hibs boss John Hughes has called for focus and improvement from his players to build a golden era at the club.

Hibernian defender Ian Murray feels his international career is over after failing to win a call-up to an injury-hit Scotland squad.

John Hughes admits he has difficult task trying to keep everyone happy at Hibs, with several experienced players pushing for a start.

Hibs boss John Hughes has called on more of his club's youngsters to emulate rising star David Wotherspoon this season.

Abdessalam Benjelloun has embarked on the 6,000-mile trip to play for Morocco against Gabon with Hibs boss John Hughes' blessing.

John Hughes felt missed chances cost his Hibs team against Dundee United and believed they did enough to win the match.

Hibernian boss John Hughes looks set to recall Ian Murray and Darren McCormack after the defenders missed last week's game.

Hibs manager John Hughes and striker Derek Riordan have been named SPL manager and player of the month for September respectively.