'Top professional' Hoilett agrees new deal at Hibs

Junior Hoilett will continue to bring "composure, calmness and real quality" to Hibernian after signing a new 12-month deal at Hibernian, says head coach David Gray.

The 35-year-old Canada international joined the Edinburgh club as a free agent last summer and went on to score four goals and provide five assists in 30 appearances.

The former Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City winger has now joined the squad at their training camp in the Netherlands.

"He played an important role for us last season both on and off the pitch," Gray told club media.

"As a player, he provides us with real quality, composure and calmness. As a person, he's brilliant with the lads in the dressing room. He's a role model for the younger players and is always willing to share his experiences and expertise with his team-mates."

Hoilett, who had a brief spell with Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen in the second half of the 2023-24 season, was described as "a top professional" by Easter Road sporting director Malky Mackay.

"We wanted to give Junior as much time as possible to make a decision on his future due to his own personal circumstances," Mackay added. "Junior is a real family man, and we wanted to make sure that not only him, but his family were settled and comfortable as well.

"As well as being a top professional, he's a really good person and his role within our squad last year can't be understated. He made a positive difference to our team on the pitch and our squad off it."