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Adam Le Fondre in Hibs 'mentor role' as new man challenges youngsters to show desire under his wing

New Hibs man Adam Le Fondre has asked the club's youngsters to show hunger and desire if they are to work for him as a mentor.

Le Fondre, 36, signed from Sydney FC on Saturday, despite being 36 years of age, to end a five-year hiatus from football in the UK after spells in both Australia and India. Beginning his career in 2004, Le Fondre made his name in the lower leagues before lighting u the Championship and Premier League with Reading - though he was ultimately relegated, before bagging 73 goals in just 128 games in Sydney.

It's unlikely that he will be Kevin Nisbet's direct replacement, though he could feature for Hibs with a busy season ahead - especially if they do qualify for the Europa Conference League. But it's not so much the on field benefits that Lee Johnson could be looking for in the Stockport-born star - with his age, nous and experience coming in handy for younger stars at the club.

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