Hibernian lose Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of Celtic clash
Hibernian have lost Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.
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Hibs blow as strike duo ruled out of Celtic clash through illness
Elias Melkersen and James Scott, who were on the bench for the 2-0 victory over Ross County last weekend, won’t be involved due to illness, taking the number of sidelined players to eight.
Elias Melkersen 'misses Hibs bounce game through illness' but Shaun Maloney pleased with striker's progress
The 19-year-old arrived during the January transfer window for a six-figure fee from Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt but has been given time to adjust to Scottish football.
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The son of American owner Ron Gordon was made the club’s head of recruitment in October after former sporting director Graeme Mathie left Easter Road.
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Hibs verdict: Doyle-Hayes engineers vital win but team must build on see-saw display
That both came from the right foot of Jake Doyle-Hayes was lighting-striking-twice territory. The quiet Irishman doubled his career tally inside half an hour against Ross County as the former St Mirren man stole the show to fire Hibs to a priceless first league win of 2022.
Hibs boss Shaun Maloney hails Jake Doyle-Hayes after his brace downs Ross County
Shaun Maloney hailed match-winner Jake Doyle-Hayes after the midfielder’s brace in the 2-0 victory over Ross County lifted Hibernian up to fourth in the cinch Premiership.
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It was a late, late move that Hibs just managed to squeeze through before the January transfer window slammed shut.