Hibs’ fans worried that the loss of Scott Allan would be a major blow to the hopes of promotion were breathing easier last night after watching Liam Henderson make his debut from the substitutes bench midway though the second half.
The teenager, who almost joined Hibs on loan in January quickly won the approval of the supporters with his tough tackling and skilful touch as Hibs held on for a 1-0 win against Morton.
After the game, the youngster told how he is looking forward to playing regularly in the first team and helping the club to promotion.
He said: “I spoke to the manager, John and John Kennedy and they were all for me coming.
“I’m glad to be here. Hibs have wanted me on loan since January but Celtic wanted me to stay then. Hibs are massive and shouldn’t be in the Championship so hopefully I can help them go up.
“Rangers  are next up and these are the kind of games you want to play in. It should be quite a match.
“My aim is to play regularly and pick up experience. It was tough breaking them down but I always felt the goal would come.”
Alan Stubbs also expressed his delight at having secured the services of the highly rated youngster. He said: Liam’s a very talented footballer and one who has the potential to go to the very top.”
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.
