Hibs have sent Kyle McClelland out on loan to Cove Rangers for the season.
The centre-back joined from Rangers in the summer and has been involved in Lee Johnson's first team plans so far this term, having initially been signed as a development player. He is now heading north for a campaign of senior experience, although there is a recall option in January. Hibs signed defender Will Fish on loan from Manchester United last month and now they have Ryan Porteous plus Paul Hanlon as senior central defensive options.
Balmoral boss Jim McIntyre said: “Kyle’s young, he’s hungry; he’s exactly the type of player I have been looking to get on board. He could have stayed at Rangers, but he took the decision to leave because he wanted to play more football. He’s had a taste of it with Hibs, and now he sees Cove as a chance to build on that.
