Hibs’ youngster Scott Martin signs new deal
Hibs’ youngster Scott Martin has agreed a two-and-a-half year Academy contract with the club.
It’s been a memorable week for the 16-year-old who featured as a substitute in the under-20s’ mini Edinburgh Derby win on Tuesday night before playing for Scotland under-17s against Serbia.
Then the Glasgow-born teenager told Hibernian TV:”It was a brilliant week for me – it couldn’t have got any better.
“I’m just delighted to be a part of the under-20s squad and now I want to kick on and hopefully progress even more.”
Head of Academy Coaching James McDonaugh believes Martin has earned his contract through sheer hard work.
McDonaugh said: “Scott has worked hard to get his contract. After spending a season-and-a-half with the under-17s, he started playing for the under-20s.
“His first start at under-20 level was against Aberdeen and that convinced everybody that he was ready to now make the step up.
“Scott has got a good attitude and work-rate and has already scored goals for the club in the East of Scotland League.
“He is a good addition to the full-time under-20 squad and I look forward to seeing him continuing his progress at Hibernian.”
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