How the new Hibs signings fared in pre-season friendly win against Hartlepool

The recently-retired Scotland internationalist lined up for the opening 45 minutes but in truth didn’t have a great deal to do.

Hibs were the stronger team throughout the game and had the bulk of chances in the first half, with Marshall rarely called into action – to the extent that he didn’t have a save of note to make.

However, it is worth pointing out that Pools were without a recognised striker in the squad and were forced to play a central midfielder up top.

Was vocal throughout his time on the pitch, reminding his defenders where to be if they strayed too far from their area, but should be tested more against Burton Albion on Friday.

It’s barely ten days since the right-back turned out for Australia in the third-place play-off match of the under-23 Asian Cup, but you wouldn’t have known it watching his energetic display in the first half of the match.

Got forward well, put in a handful of meaty challenges that elicited a cheer or two from the travelling Hibs support, and looked comfortable in defence when called upon.

Hibs went to great lengths to highlight that his acquisition was to strengthen the development squad but the former Rangers kid has impressed in training and was handed a chance alongside Rocky Bushiri at the heart of defence.

Left the Gers to pursue better opportunities for first-team football and on this showing, should push the senior centre-halves at Easter Road. Calm on the ball with an impressive range of passing, he could give Lee Johnson food for thought this season.

Provoked a huge cheer from the Hibs fans when he executed a perfectly-timed slide tackle to break up a Pools attack in the opening exchanges and looked comfortable throughout his time on the pitch.

Dovetailed well with Jake