Hibs boss explains Grant Hanley centre forward ‘chaos’ SOS amid Boyle illness update – reaction to Celtic loss

Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk explained his late tactical decision to deploy Scotland center-back Grant Hanley as a makeshift striker to cause "chaos" during a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Celtic. Reedijk commended his side's bravery and labeled their display equal to the league leaders, despite suffering his third consecutive defeat since taking charge. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill described the hard-fought result as his team's best victory of the season.

Hibs were forced to adjust their lineup after top scorer Martin Boyle withdrew before kickoff due to illness, granting Joe Newell a late start. Amid ongoing forward injuries to Nathan Lowe and limited natural central options, Hanley entered the pitch for the final eight minutes and nearly sparked an equalizer when Josh Mulligan's attempt was blocked by Cameron Carter-Vickers.