Marink Reedijk’s time at Beveren was statistically brilliant - but his impact went beyond the numbers. ✍️ Spoke exclusively to a member of his coaching staff, and top goal-scorer Lennart Mertens, about the new #Hibs manager. hibsobserver.co.uk/video-sto…

Quick reaction to the key lines from this afternoon’s #Hibs press conference. 🗣️ Confidence heading to Paisley, the lessons learned so far - and how Reedijk is handling Hibs’ defeats. youtu.be/5wva5BOVuhw

‘I think we're going to go in a very good direction.’ 🗣️ #Hibs ‘keeper Raphael Sallinger spoke about changes under Marink Reedijk - and the improvements Hibs need to make ahead of tomorrow night’s trip. hibsobserver.co.uk/interview…

'Do we have need of a win? Yes. But it's 90 minutes; anything can happen in 90 minutes. 'You need to always be ready for the next challenge – and I think we are ready for the next challenge.' Marink Reedijk asked if #Hibs' trip to St Mirren is a 'must-win' clash.

'The reaction after the game win Sunday was, for me, a sign that we are going in the right direction.' Marink Reedijk on #Hibs' 2-1 defeat to Celtic on Sunday.

'The fact that we created [four or five] chances against this kind of side is a good sign.' Marink Reedijk insists #Hibs' creation of chances against Celtic was 'not by luck'.

Marink Reedijk confirms Martin Boyle the only new player missing for #Hibs; he is still suffering from sickness. No other changes to the squad against Celtic.

'The focus is on tomorrow's game. Unfortunately we haven't won a lot of games but, the way the gaffer wants to play and the improvements [we've made], we can win a lot of games of football.' Raphael Sallinger asked about getting 'momentum' ahead of Premier Sports Cup semi-final – but insists that #Hibs' full focus is on tomorrow night's trip to Paisley.

'I think there's an improvement in every game.' 'Bottom of the league is nowhere near our ambitions, that is clear. I'm convinced that we can turn these things around quickly.' Raphael Sallinger reflects on #Hibs' run of recent form.

Asked Marink Reedijk about his decision to include Zach Bruce in the #Hibs squad today. 🗣️ ‘He deserves to be in the squad; he’s the next in line.’ hibsobserver.co.uk/interview…

Marink Reedijk has been impressed by young #Hibs midfielder, Zach Bruce. ‘He deserves to be in the squad; he’s the next in line and, for him, it would have been a good experience to experience this atmosphere at Easter Road.

‘I wanted to impact something, to create a little bit of chaos. I spoke to Granty about that.’ Reedijk explains his decision to send #Hibs centre-half up front in the closing exchanges.

‘The performance we put on the pitch today was another improvement, compared to the last couple of weeks. Marink Reedijk praises #Hibs’ performance - and the bravery he wants to see from his side.

Martin O’Neill jokes that Celtic were ‘still on the bus’ when #Hibs scored the opener. ‘A very good free kick from them, very clever.’ Admits it’s always difficult coming to Easter Road, no matter where Hibs are in the table.

#Hibs had their chances this afternoon, but lose out 2-1 to Celtic. A frantic start to the game, and a frantic ending, which saw the hosts have their chances to nick a point from the reigning champions.

#Hibs throwing everything at this, with Hanley and Elding leading the charge. An unbelievable conclusion to this match at Easter Road - and the crowd are right behind it.

Grant Hanley brought on to bolster #Hibs’ front line was not on my bingo card.

Rabbi Matondo about to come on for #Hibs; Ante Suto looks to be joining him. A similar switch from Reedijk to strengthen the attack down the flanks?

Celtic summon Hassan and Jota on alternate wings. There’s been space to exploit on the #Hibs flanks; Celtic bring on two players who can do exactly that.