Ryan Porteous hammered by Hibs after defender found guilty of tumbler throwing in pub

Hibs have issued a statement following the conviction of defender Ryan Porteous.

The 23-year-old appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday after being accused of throwing a plastic tumbler in a pub, causing injury to a woman.

The incident took player in February 20 this year at Woodburn Miners Club in Dalkeith where the Hibs stopper was caught on camera.

On Friday the court heard that the defender had thrown the tumbler, hitting the victim and causing a small cut to her head.

The centre-back admitted behaving in a culpable and reckless manner, pleading guilty to the charge.

Porteous was handed a £320 fine by Sheriff Edward Gilroy and was orded to pay the injured woman, Siobhan Brett, £200 in compensation.

In light of the conviction, the Easter Road side have issued a statement condemning the player.

It reads: "Whilst observing the conclusion of the legal proceedings, Hibernian FC investigated this internally.

"The club fully understands the severity of this incident, as does Ryan, and he has been handed the maximum possible fine, alongside receiving punishment at Court.

"Hibernian FC expects the highest standards of responsible behaviour from its players and staff. This has been firmly reinforced to the player.

"This will now remain a private matter and Hibernian FC will make no further comment."

Porteous made his first Hibs outing during the 2017/18 campaign and has since been called up to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad.

He has made 99 appearances for the Easter Road club.