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Edinburgh Reporter
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibs host Bolton Wanderers this afternoon in Darren McGregor's testimonial
Hibs host Bolton Wanderers this afternoon for a pre-season friendly at Easter Road Stadium in Darren McGregor's Testimonial match. The match will kick-off at 2pm and will commemorate McGregor's magnificent service to the Club as both a Scottish Cup-winning defender and as the head coach of the Under-19s side. While McGregor can sadly no longer play in the match, he will still meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium, and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out onto the pitch for an interview to thank the Hibs fans for their support. Bolton Wanderers will compete in the English third tier this upcoming season after finishing eighth last season, with a tough end to their 2024/25 league campaign seeing them place two spots outside the promotion play-off positions. Aaron Collins, the Wanderers' 2024/25 top scorer, has since departed for MK Dons, though the English club have brought in Sam Dalby, who Hibs fans will recognise from his loan spell at Dundee United last season. Steven Schumacher's first team squad have played three friendlies so far this summer, most recently defeating Barrow 1-0 just four days after defeating South African outfit Orlando Pirates 2-0 in Marbella, Spain. The last time the two sides met was in a pre-season friendly back in 2007! Steven Fletcher opened the scoring for the Hibees with David Murphy and Abdessalam Benjelloun also on target at Easter Road. Tickets are priced from £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Please note, all 2025/26 Season Ticket Holders will receive a special discount for this fixture as part of their benefits package. Please note, tickets are only available in the West Stand for home supporters. Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Aberdeen snap up former PSG and Premier League starlet as he hails ‘huge club in Scotland and Europe'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ABERDEEN have snapped up French attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan from Sunderland. The 22-year-old former PSG starlet has agreed a 12-month deal, and the Dons have an option to buy next summer. 3 Aberdeen have signed Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche on loan Credit: Getty 3 He has played at youth level for France and European champions PSG Credit: Sportsfile 3 Jimmy Thelin hailed Aouchiche's attacking qualities and technical ability Credit: Willie Vass Ace Aouchiche, capped up to Under-20 level with France, has flown to meet Jimmy Thelin's squad in Portugal. He said: "It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen. "The best move for me is to come here. "Everyone knows that it's a huge club in Scotland and Europe. "I had a really positive and important talk with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. "I will try to bring everything to my team-mates. "I want to achieve things at Aberdeen and hopefully make some good memories." Dons boss Thelin wants to take his new-look squad to the next level ahead of guaranteed European league-phase football this term. He said: "We're delighted to welcome Adil to Aberdeen. "He's a technically gifted player who brings creativity and strong attacking instincts to our midfield. Aberdeen's Scottish Cup-winning heroes greeted by thousands on open top bus parade through the city after beating Celtic "At just 22, he has already played at a high level in France and in England. "Adil's experience, coupled with his desire to keep improving makes him a really exciting addition to the group, and we believe that this is a great environment for him to thrive." Meanwhile, Dons scout Erik Edman insists that they can lure top Scandinavian prospects by being a pathway to England. The ex-Spurs and Sweden star is also No 2 at Swedish minnows Hittarp. Edman said: "We want to be a bridge to England. "It's a selling point Aberdeen have, maybe. "As an example, we took Alexander Jensen last winter, who played for Brommapojkarna at right-back. "He has been very good with us. "The Scandinavian mentality is quite similar to the Scottish one, in terms of culture and the level. "It happens very rarely an Allsvenskan player goes straight to the Premier League. "The intermediate step is often very useful from a career perspective." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Darren McGregor involved in car accident as Hibs legend to miss testimonial match
Hibs legend Darren McGregor won't be able to take part in his testimonial match next month after being involved in a car accident. The Scottish Cup-winning hero is being honoured this year for his service to the club, making 188 appearances across eight seasons. Advertisement McGregor, 39, retired at the end of the 2022/23 campaign but was due to pull the boots back on to face Bolton Wanderers at Easter Road next month. READ MORE: Rocky Bushiri makes Hibs contract decision as David Gray closes in on two transfers READ MORE: Footballer Kian Harratt identified as man who knocked woman out with chair in Ibiza brawl However, Hibs have confirmed that the former defender is currently recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery following a traffic collision on Friday night. A club statement read: "It's with sadness that we can confirm that Darren McGregor won't be able to play in his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers next month. Advertisement "McGregor was involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening (20 June, 2025) and is now recovering after undergoing surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. "Everyone associated with the Football Club and Darren McGregor's testimonial wishes him a speedy recovery. "Whilst 'Daz' can't feature in the match, he will still be able to attend with the game commemorating his fantastic career. "McGregor will meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium, and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out onto the pitch for an interview to thanks Hibs fans for their support." 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. Advertisement 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 on WhatsApp, where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your 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
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish Cup-winning Hibs favourite needs surgery after car crash drama
Under-18s coach has just led squad to CAS Elite League glory 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... Hibs great Darren McGregor is recovering from emergency surgery after being involved in a car crash. And the Scottish Cup-winning central defender will NOT be able to feature in his testimonial against Bolton Wanderers next month – but WILL be at Easter Road for the game. Hibs confirmed on the official club website that under-18s coach McGregor had been 'involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening.' The club statement continued: 'He is now recovering after undergoing surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McGregor, who lives in the capital, has just led his youth squad to the Club Academy Scotland Elite League title. And he's preparing to lead the group, rebranded as under-19s, into the European Youth League later this season. The aspiring coach, not long back from a Pro Licence week on the Continent, was rewarded with a testimonial for his long service to Hibs. That included, of course, his part in the 2016 Scottish Cup win over Rangers – ending the club's 114-year wait to lift the famous trophy. Bolton Wanderers testimonial next month for star defender Confirming that McGregor will still be at Easter Road to thank fans for their support as Hibs host Bolton on Saturday, July 19, the club statement said: 'Everyone associated with the football club and Darren McGregor's testimonial wishes him a speedy recovery. Whilst 'Daz' can't feature in the match, he will still be able to attend with the game commemorating his fantastic career. 'McGregor will meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium, and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out onto the pitch for an interview to thanks Hibs fans for their support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Darren McGregor's Testimonial Committee will also be hosting various hospitality packages for the match versus Bolton Wanderers. As he can't play, 'Daz' will be walking around the hospitality suites and speaking to supporters both before the match, at half-time, and at full-time.' Tickets for the game against Bolton are still on sale, with tickets priced at just £12 for adults. More information can be found here. UEFA Youth League challenge McGregor has admitted, meanwhile, that some of the star players from last season's league win may not be around for the European adventure, with the club putting long-term development over short-term glory, saying: 'There's a big argument to be had about the loans and getting the lads out and getting them developed, or to have them experience these European games. That will be an interesting discussion when it comes, because you want to go into a European game with your strongest team. 'But at the same time, we need to weigh up whether it's best for the lads, the 2007 group especially, to go out on loan. I believe the first European game might be September or October. By that time, you'd be looking to get lads loaned out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Ultimately, that probably won't be my decision. I'd like to have a strong team to play in Europe, but if it means that lads are getting developed and the powers that be see fit that there's a better chance of development at a different club out on loan, then that's fine. The other lads just need to step up. 'I'm hoping we can go into the games with a strong team, because that was me just coming in to the development side, last time, the 2004 group that got into Europe under Gareth Evans. I was in the background while Gareth and Stevie Kean took the team, but I thought it was an incredible experience. 'We got Molde home and away, we got Nantes home and away, and then we got Dortmund in front of 8,000 fans at Easter Road. The experience of that, for me, is incredible, because a lot of these lads now, some of them have fallen out the game. That will be the pinnacle of their career. 'I'm confident in our 2007 group and 2008 group - and some of the 2009s as well. I'm confident they can go toe to toe with most teams in Europe and give them a battle. I'm looking forward to it.'
Edinburgh Live
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Hibs confirm coach and former player Darren McGregor involved in road crash
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh Hibs coach is recovering after a road crash on Friday evening, June 20. The team confirmed Darren McGregor is unable to play his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, July 20, after the incident. The nature of the crash or the location is not known at this time. The Scottish Cup-winning defender underwent surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The football club and Darren's testimonial wished him a speedy recovery. Darren will still be in attendance at the game to commemorate his career. A statement from Hibernian FC reads: "It's with sadness that we can confirm that Darren McGregor won't be able to play in his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers next month. "McGregor was involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening (20 June, 2025) and is now recovering after undergoing surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Everyone associated with the Football Club and Darren McGregor's testimonial wishes him a speedy recovery. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Whilst 'Daz' can't feature in the match, he will still be able to attend with the game commemorating his fantastic career. "McGregor will meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium, and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out onto the pitch for an interview to thanks Hibs fans for their support. "Tickets for the game against Bolton are still on sale, with tickets priced at just £12 for adults. Darren McGregor's Testimonial Committee will also be hosting various hospitality packages for the match versus Bolton Wanderers. "As he can't play, 'Daz' will be walking around the hospitality suites and speaking to supporters both before the match, at half-time, and at full-time." Darren's service to Hibernian FC will be commemorated at Easter Road. He was seen as an integral part of the Club's Scottish Cup triumph in 2016 playing in all seven matches. After he hung up his boots, 'Daz' was appointed as Head Coach for the Under-18s side, who recently won the CAS Elite League title under his stewardship and are preparing for UEFA Youth League football next season. Darren McGregor Testimonial Committee Chairman, Graeme Cadger previously said: 'We would like to thank Hibernian FC for their cooperation, Bolton Wanderers FC for agreeing to provide the opposition, and to David Gray for allowing Darren to play part of the match. 'We believe this will be a great occasion to celebrate the career of a Hibernian FC great, and we hope to see as many supporters there as possible to give Daz a moment to remember.'
