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Hibs throwing on Grant Hanley as a striker against Celtic showed foreign coaches might not be all that, says Bill Leckie

THE clocks went back twice this weekend. First by an hour at 2am to give us an extra hour in bed. Then to 1978 at lunchtime as Hibs threw Grant Hanley on up front against Celtic. A moment that made…

By Bill Leckie · The Scottish Sun

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Bill Leckie argues Marink Reedijk using Grant Hanley up front shows the Hibs manager may be out of ideas.
Reedijk has lost his first three matches since taking charge at Easter Road.
Hibs have suffered seven defeats in their opening ten league games this season.

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Bill Leckie criticizes Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk for deploying veteran defender Grant Hanley as an emergency striker during their recent defeat against Celtic. Leckie argues this tactical move suggests the Dutch coach is already running out of ideas after suffering three consecutive losses since replacing David Gray at Easter Road.

The column also evaluates Celtic's £11 million forward Kasper Hogh, describing his performance as sluggish and lacking confidence before being substituted. Leckie highlights Hibs' poor start to the season, noting they have lost seven of their opening ten league matches ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures.

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