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Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
When every Hibs' first team player's contract is set to expire as Obita pens new deal and Klidje signs
It was an important piece of business that David Gray was delighted to have finalised after having also secured Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett on new deals after the pair were both set to become free agents. The capital club have also been busy bringing in new players with the most recent being the record signing of striker Thibault Klidjé, forward from Swiss side Luzern.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We've been crying out for a Yogi-type defender balling at the back'
Few folks will feel the love around Easter Road more than Rocky 'will he, won't he' trepidation around a contract extension was ended at the end of last month when the defender penned a new three-year Grant Stott was just one of many Hibs fans who were buzzing when the big man committed his future to the club as he's someone the team have been "crying out for"."What's come to light with his contract extension was the influence he has in the dressing room, the character that he is," Stott said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "We've been crying out, for a sort of Yogi-type personality in the back there that will shout and ball, but has everybody's respect."I think Rocky is the man for that. "He's got a mistake in him, of course he has, every player will have a mistake in them. at some point... It's just that he, like a goalkeeper, is in such a crucial position where if he makes a wee fluff, then it can be potentially quite scary. "But the amount of times he's recovered and pulled it back is impressive as well. "I'm just delighted that Rocky's back on board."
Edinburgh Reporter
03-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibs new 2025/26 away kit goes on sale next week ahead of anniversary match
Hibs brand-new 2025/26 Away Kit goes on sale at 10am on Wednesday 9 July. Fans caught a glimpse of the shirt for the first time when Rocky Bushiri modelled the new kit after signing a new contract with the Club last week. Created alongside Technical Partner Joma, the new away kit returns to a bright and fresh yellow tone – a colour which has proved popular over the years. There are several subtle features woven into the design of the top – including a new 150th Anniversary crest, plus the 150th Anniversary symbol embroidered on the back of the neck and '06 August 1875′ printed inside the collar. There is also an embossed pattern within the material of the shirt. The new kit will be available in short sleeves as well as women's fit, with carrying the front-of-shirt sponsor! The playing shorts are all a rich and darker green matching the colour of the home kit, with yellow socks that carry a green trim around the knee. The new away kit will be available in-store right up until kick-off at the 150th anniversary celebration match against Rot-Weiss Essen. Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rocky Bushiri makes Hibs contract decision as David Gray closes in on two transfers
Hibs are set to win their fight to keep Rocky Bushiri at Easter Road. The DR Congo international is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal with David Gray's side. The talented defender is out of contract but is ready to commit to Hibs. Advertisement READ MORE: Darren McGregor involved in car accident as Hibs legend to miss testimonial match READ MORE: Elias Pihlstrom an Aberdeen 'transfer target' with Jimmy Thelin to rival two European clubs for Swedish teen The final parts of the deal are now being finalised. Bushiri has offers on the table from England and Europe but is set to extend his capital stay. The 25-year-old was one of the stars for Hibs, as they finished third last season and qualified for Europe. Talks have been ongoing to keep Bushiri. It has been a turnaround by the Norwich City defender. He was initially on the bench under Gray at the start of the season but he came in and since his stoppage time leveller against Aberdeen, Hibs and the player haven't looked back. Advertisement Official confirmation of Bushiri's new deal should be confirmed in the coming days. Hibs are also set to sign Josh Mulligan from Dundee and remain in talks with Sunderland over Nectarios Triantis. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the-minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs ace in 'tempted' admission as he reveals reasons for extending Easter Road stay
Three-year deal for free agent with offers from England, France and Belgium Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rocky Bushiri admits he was 'tempted' by offers from England and Europe during a long summer of negotiations with Hibs. But he insists he made the decision to extend his Easter Road say with a 'calm head' – and signed a new three-year contract because he believes in the project being built under gaffer David Gray. The Democratic Republic of Congo defender revealed that his phone had been going constantly as his contract with Hibs expired at the end of last season, as clubs in the EFL Championship, Belgium and France made offers for his services. The 25-year-old's new deal was finalised and announced last week. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's been an intense summer,' said Bushiri, a stand-out as Hibs climbed from the foot of the table to finish third in the Scottish Premiership after reclaiming his place in the team, the Belgian-born centre-half revealing: 'When the season finished, a few days to travel, to drive back home from Edinburgh, to Belgium and then a bit later meeting the boys for our camp. Our camp was in France, so we stayed in Europe; France is not too far from Belgium! 'Then I met with the boys, and we were on international camp for two weeks and it was a good camp. We won both games, I played in the second game in the middle of the back three, and yeah, we won. 'My family was over, so it was very good. And then a small week off and then we're back at it.' Bushiri working hard in pre-season training camp Speaking from the Hibs training camp in The Netherlands, Bushiri admitted his phone had been buzzing regularly on those long drives, saying: "Yeah, of course, of course, you know, after a very good season with Hibs the phone deserved to ring! We had a very good season with Hibs and a good finish as well. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I wanted to make the decision with a calm head and not with too much emotion. So, yeah. I had also been in talks with the club for a long time, so it was not about trying to convince me. 'It's just: 'Do you believe in what we are building and what we start to build?' And I do believe in it - and that's a big reason why I am here again.' Multiple factors and offers - but 'timing not right' Bushiri clearly considered all the factors before committing to Hibs. Especially as he knows that signing a three-year contract doesn't necessarily tie him to the club for the duration, with a big-money transfer hardly an inconceivable prospect, should he continue to develop at the current rate. "There were options, I was tempted, but maybe it's not the right timing and also not the right timing of things,' he said, adding: 'But now the next step, if a club wants me, they need to pay. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "I'm here so I'm fully committed to the club like I've always been in the past season. So that's what matters the most now. 'The trust the manager has in me? That's very important. Every player is looking for the manager that will help him to bring him to the next level. 'The manager what I can bring to the team on and off the pitch. And I know what he can bring to me to help me reach the next step as well. "I feel like maybe last year because I was also offensively dominant, but I've improved every season you know. When you come from injuries in the past and you play, you play, you play - and you start feeling better every time you play. Last season was as a group very good, and everyone could shine and could bring the best of him to the table. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm still young. I have played lots of games but I'm still young and I think there is no age, you don't stop improving. That's what I believe and what I think. "I think we have created a very strong bond in the group and that's very important. You want to feel good with the staff and with the boys around us. 'Me and Jack (Iredale), we have lots of similarities in our character and that's the reason why it matches so well. When you have the same energy as someone it matches well and you're there for each other. It matters the most at the weekend." Iredale couldn't prevent himself from jumping into the middle of Rocky's sit-down interview at the side of the training pitch here, the defenders inevitably swapping jibes and jokes in quickfire fashion. Bushiri freely admits that, out on the pitch, they're pretty free in their exchanges of views. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Laughing as he was reminded that Iredale had spoken about being bawled out by his central defensive partner just minutes into their first game together, Bushiri said: 'I've always been like that. But you need to know your players. 'Bou need to know how to speak to each one. Like I said he's a bit like me so he can take things like that. We shout different stuff to each other during the 90 minutes but after the game we know why we've done it and that's the most important thing.'
