Grant Hanley decision explained by Hibs boss Marink Reedijk as boss looks to cause ‘chaos’

The Scotland international was thrown on as a striker as the Belgian rolled the dice against Celtic…

By Michael Gannon · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:36 PM

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Hibs manager Marink Reedijk explained he brought defender Grant Hanley on up front to create chaos against Celtic.
The tactical move created two late chances, but Hibernian still suffered a third consecutive defeat.
Martin Boyle withdrew from the starting lineup before kick-off due to illness.

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Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk explained his decision to bring defender Grant Hanley on as a late forward against Celtic, stating he wanted to create "chaos" to find an equalizer. Despite the tactical shift yielding two late chances, Hibs suffered a third consecutive defeat to start Reedijk's reign.

Reedijk had to adjust his lineup before kick-off after Martin Boyle withdrew due to illness. Late replacement Joe Newell helped Hibs take an early lead, though Reedijk remains uncertain about Boyle's availability for the upcoming match against St Mirren.

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Grant Hanley decision explained by Hibs boss Marink Reedijk as boss looks to cause ‘chaos’

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