Hibs boss uses defender as striker to disrupt Celtic

Summarised from Daily Record's report · Updated 25 Oct, 18:27 · Archive

Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk sent defender Grant Hanley forward as a striker late in the match against Celtic as he sought to create tactical disruption. The Netherlands manager said he wanted to cause 'chaos' after sensing Celtic had gained momentum. Reedijk stated the move almost paid off, generating two good chances for Hibs and nearly producing an equaliser. He said: 'I wanted to create a little bit of chaos. Grant did a fantastic job in executing.'

Reedijk's team sheet had been disrupted before kick-off when Martin Boyle called off sick, with Joe Newell stepping in at late notice. Hibs suffered their third defeat in a row under Reedijk's management. The manager faces uncertainty over Boyle's availability for the match against St Mirren on Wednesday.

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• 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 CelticDaily Record · 25 Oct, 17:36

In this story: Grant Hanley · Marink Reedijk · Hibernian · Celtic · Martin Boyle · Joe Newell · St Mirren

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