Gartcairn academy coach Paul Gallacher hopes young duo Conlan Brown and Ayden Gallacher’s moves to Hibs can inspire more youngsters to link up with the Airdrie side.
Ayden - Gallacher’s son - was wanted by a host of Premiership clubs before deciding Hibs was best for him. Brown meanwhile has also been snapped up by Hibs.
Both have featured in matches for their new clubs and Easter Road academy chief Steven Kean has provided early words of encouragement after their entry into the elite youth system.