Hibs have announced their captaincy roles for the 2022/23 season, with new signing David Marshall made first-team captain.
The 37-year-old joined the Hibees earlier this summer and has captained them during their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign, although that stretch of four matches ended badly for new boss Lee Johnson, suffering an early exit. Easter Road legend Paul Hanlon continues to be club captain and Ryan Porteous will take on a leadership role.
Marshall will lead the team on matchdays and Hanlon takes on the the armband if the goalkeeper misses a match. Porteous is the Hibs leader in the event both miss out. Johnson said: "David Marshall will be our team captain. He is a player with extensive experience and is a well-respected figure in the dressing room. He has been captain for the majority of pre-season and has really impressed me both on and off the pitch in terms of those leadership qualities.
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“To have a strong voice behind the defence will really help the team and will be very beneficial to achieving a good defensive record.
“Paul Hanlon will remain as our club captain, obviously he is a stalwart of the club and is a player that is extremely trusted.
"Paul can advise players, young and old, both on and off the pitch and is a key part of our plans moving forward. When David and Paul are unavailable, then Ryan Porteous will assume captain responsibilities.
"Ryan is highly regarded within the club. We recognise his will to win and his leadership qualities. We look forward to helping him to develop and nurture his leadership skills.”
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