Hibs have announced the signing of new goalkeeper Jordan Smith to replace Jojo Wollacott who earlier today signed for Crawley Town.
The 29-year-old has joined the Club on a permanent basis, pending international clearance – signing a two-year deal until 2026.
The shot-stopper has made over 150 appearances during his career so far, spending the majority of his time with current English Premier League side, Nottingham Forest.
Smith has featured predominantly in the English Championship – making 47 league appearances for Forest whilst also spending time out on loan at Barnsley, Mansfield Town and Huddersfield Town before joining Stockport County in July 2023.
Upon Smith’s arrival, Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray commented: “We are excited to welcome Jordan to Hibernian FC.
“He is a player with good experience playing at a high level in the English Championship and has strong pedigree and high standards having spent over 20 years at Nottingham Forest.
“He will provide healthy competition with Joe (Bursik) and Max (Boruc) in the goalkeeping department and we are all excited to work with him.”
Hibernian FC Sporting Director, Malky Mackay added: “With Jojo Wollacott departing, it was important that we acted quickly to bring in a new goalkeeper to provide competition for the number one jersey.
“Jordan is an experienced player, a good character and above all an excellent professional. We are all excited to see watch him progress here at Hibs.”
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.
