Top line summary

  • New signings 'healthy competition'
  • Ready to play whether it's 'five minutes or 30'
  • Feels Europe is still achievable
  • Set to become a dad in two months

How was that?

“It felt good to play, a good feeling to win, and those games are good for the young lads especially. They get some first-team players [playing alongside them].

“Getting to play alongside Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon, with over a thousand games between them, that’s really good for the young players, who get experience and some minutes with us. And it was good for guys in the first team who haven’t been getting minutes to play; that was important for us.

“Me? I mean, in the Livingston game, I got a decent amount of playing time, I came on very early in the second half. But whether it’s five minutes or 30 minutes, the whole game, I’m here to help the team. That is always my attitude.

Have the new signings made it difficult for you?

“There are new players, of course. They are here to help the team, that’s it. And I see them as competition inside the club because some of them are playing in my position.

“But I think it’s a healthy competition. Do you know what I’m saying? It’s good for us. They’re here to help the team, just like me."

And you're still part of the team, not like last year…

“Yeah, it’s different now. That story is under the carpet now. Like I’ve said before, the gaffer told me in the beginning that what is in the past is in the past. Now we just have to focus on getting the top six and finish this season well.

Is top six still in your hands?

“I think we just have to focus game by game, no rush. I believe, we believe, everyone believes in the quality of our players. We know what we are capable of.

“Step by step, no rush, we can get top six, of course. And hopefully go even better – and claim one of the European places.

Do you have some personal hopes for the rest of the season?

“That’s all down to the manager. He’s the boss. He decides. His job is to pick the starting XI to win the game. If I start more games, of course I’ll be happy. But five minutes, 30 minutes, I’m here to help the team and to develop myself.

What would it mean to play in Europe with Hibs?

“Wonderful. Wonderful. I think not just here, everyone in Europe, every player, every coach, everyone wants to be involved in the Champions League, the Europa League or the Conference League.

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“That’s the main goal for everyone, the main stage for everyone. I believe every player dreams of that."

And you're to be a new dad soon?

“Yeah, we’re almost there, almost there. The baby is coming in two more months. Of course I’m really excited because it’s a new journey in my life."

“I probably won’t sleep that much. But at least it will be the off-season!”