New signing Franck Dja Djédjé is giving Head Coach Alan Stubbs a selection problem ahead of tomorrow’s game against Cowdenbeath at Easter Road.
Although Hibs could only manage a draw against play-off rivals Falkirk last week, Stubbs was happy with the performance of his front two, Jason Cummings (pictured) and Martin Boyle.
Cummings was denied a hat trick by referee Willie Collum who reported that Hibs’ second was actually an own goal although TV evidence from behind the goals suggest the final touch cae from the Easter Road teenager.
Speaking to Hibs TV, Stubbs said: “We are working with Franck day-by-day to try and get his fitness to where we feel it needs to be in order for him to perform at first team level.
“He may start on Saturday – we’ll have to wait and see how it goes.
“But thankfully, in my opinion, I thought both Jason (Cummings) and Martin (Boyle) were lively and a threat last week; causing Falkirk problems.
“If Franck is ready then great, but if not then I’m very happy with how the current front two are performing.”
There was some good news this week with versatile defender Jordon Forster returning to full time training. Foster played much of last season at right back which could work out well with David Gray sidelined for up to six weeks following an operation on his groin.
He added: “Jordon trained for the first time on Thursday, full contact, so he’s really happy and so are we.
“The fact he is back amongst the squad again is good news and hopefully it won’t be too long before he is back in contention for a starting place.”
Photo by John Preece
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
