Hibs’ EOS complete memorable treble

Head of Academy Coaching James McDonaugh praised his team after Hibs’ EOS completed a memorable treble on Saturday when the squad lifted the Central Taxis East of Scotland League Cup with a 4-1 win over Craigroyston at Marine Drive.

After the game a delighted McDonaugh told Hibernian TV: “We played our best football for weeks; our quality of passing and moving was first class.

“But also our patience and game management was very mature for a young team. We scored some exceptional team goals which included quality individual play.

“It’s been an outstanding season for the players, it all started with a Foyle Cup win and ended with a League Cup win with of course two brilliant league campaigns in between.

“It’s been a 75 game season with over 200 goals, my players have been a credit to themselves and the club and I congratulate them for their work and achievements.”

Saturday’s victory meant the squad ended up with three trophies over the course of a long and productive season including  the team’s Foyle Cup win and Central Taxis First Division triumph,

Hibernian under-20s also finished in a creditable third place in the SPFL U20 League with the Academy players continuing to learn and progress in the process.

Hibernian EOS: Kleton Perntreou, Aaron Dunsmore, Bob Wilson, Neil Martyniuk, Callum Crane, Andrew Black, Jordan Sinclair, Dean Horribine, Euan Smith, Jamie Beaton, Lewis Allan.

Subs: Gareth McCaffrey for Allan, Taylor Hendry for Sinclair, Max Todd for Beaton, Dougie Horne, Tom Gardiner.