Three things we spotted as Hibs signing impresses and Aiden McGeady debuts in Hartlepool win

Published date29 June 2022
Two separate starting XI's were fielded over 45 minutes, with the 90 minute game played over three 30 minutes halves in soaring temperatures abroad. The Hibees always looked the more dominant team and opened the scoring through Ewan Henderson during the first 45

A new set of players entered the field to double their lead, a Joe Newell corner meeting the head of Ryan Porteous, who was able to guide his effort into the English League Two club's net. Elias Melkersen also had one in the net but it was ruled out for offside, with Hartlepool pinned back on the edge of their own box. Lee Johnson's men are preparing for the new Premiership season, which will be their first under the former Sunderland gaffer after his appointment in May.

Next up for Hibs is a friendly with League One club Burton Albion on Friday before returning to Scotland ahead of their first Premier Sports Cup fixture against Clyde next month.

Here are three things we spotted.

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New signings get going

It's been a busy summer at Easter Road and they've made no fewer than nine new additions; Elie Youan, David Marshall, Nohan Kenneh, Rocky Bushiri, Lewis Miller, Momodou Bojang, Jair Tavares, Kyle McClelland and Aiden McGeady.

All of them with the exception of Bojang got a run out in Portugal as they got minutes into their legs.

Miller impressed in defence after his arrival from Central Coast Mariners while forward Elie Youan showed his blistering pace in attack. Former Celtic winger McGeady is arguably the most well known addition and showed some flashes of what he can offer at 36, even if he's lacking in match sharpness.

Attacking tempo

Johnson arrives in Edinburgh with the reputation of being a manager who...

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