Steve Kean has revealed why Hibernian are not exploring the option of entering a 'B' team into the Lowland League. Celtic, Rangers and now Hearts have all been granted permission to enter 'colts' teams into Scotland's fifth tier for next season despite some resentment from sections of Scottish football.
However the Hibs academy chief insists there are better alternatives for the Leith club to explore as he pointed to the fact the availability of players for first team matches is a key factor in their decision making.
Kean told BBC Sportsound: "In all honesty, the main reason was we feel if we can play games on a Tuesday evening or afternoon, some of those against English teams... the 1875 friendly competition against Brentford, Middlesbrough, QPR, Huddersfield, Blackburn, different types of games as well as playing in the reserve league and cup, then also the UEFA Youth League. We feel that playing on a Tuesday the players can also be available to be involved with the first team on a Saturday if they can catch the manager's eye during the week. That's one of the massive reasons, it's the pathway.
