Christian Doidge in honest Hibs transfer addresses as he awaits 'concrete' contract talks

Christian Doidge had no idea Hibs were heading towards an extra 30 minutes before he got his noggin on Jair Tavares’ cross to edge them past fighting Forfar. Similarly the Hibees hitman doesn’t know if he’s got much extra time left in Leith with his contract up at the end of this, his fifth season.

On this evidence the towering striker is still worth his weight to the Easter Road club. Doidge’s aerial threat proved the difference at Station Park as he bravely climbed above a ruck of Loons to get the decisive touch on Tavares’ free kick with just 20 minutes remaining of a fierce battle Hibs were struggling to win.

The Welshman was surprised to learn after the whistle that the fourth round tie was to be finished on the day and not in a replay. His fifth goal of the season ensured the bumper 3000 travelling support headed back to the capital with their Scottish Cup dream still alive. But whether this is the 31-year-old’s last crack at the competition with Hibs remains to be seen. He said: "I had no idea it was going to extra time!

"The boys will be buzzing. I've played in loads of these games against teams that are a couple of divisions below and they give it everything. I've been in their shoes many times throughout my career and you want to impress.

“The manager was angry at half time, but we were angry with ourselves too. There were some choice words in the dressing room but that happens when you are not playing well. Lads stand up, We knew what we were doing wrong and we managed to fix it.”

Doidge revealed tentative talks have been held over his future. He said: "There's been a little chat, but nothing concrete. I've got six months left. I'll just have to see what happens. I've got to try and look after myself. It's a