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04 | CLUB NEWS 08 | THE BIG INTERVIEW 16 | PLAYER SPONSORSHIP 18 | OPPOSITION

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e are pleased to have confirmed the formation of a strategic partnership with USL Championship side Charleston Battery.

help us both to achieve our aspirations. Looking at ways we can work together, be smarter, expand our networks and learn from each other is only going to be a good thing.”

The partnership will provide collaboration between both clubs on matters including player development, scouting efforts, operational efficiency and community engagement.

Battery’s co-owner, Brandon Lieb, said: “It’s an exciting day for the Charleston Battery. To be able to partner with such an historic club like Hibernian FC is truly special.

The two historic organisations envision an evolving relationship founded on shared values and philosophies employed on and off the pitch.

“We have been looking at opportunities across Europe, including the Scottish Premiership, and believe that Hibernian FC is an ideal partner. Our two clubs share many of the same values and beliefs. This is an opportunity for us to collaborate and evolve our clubs through an innovative, transatlantic partnership.”

Our Executive Chairman, Ronald J Gordon, said: “We are delighted and excited by this partnership. It brings together two clubs with shared values on and off the pitch, in a way that will

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On the technical side, the teams will share best practices pertaining to training methodologies, scouting, and sports science. “We might be the oldest continuously run professional soccer club in the United States, but Hibernian has more than a century of history and experience. We can learn a lot from them,” Lieb added. Additionally, the partnership will mutually benefit the operations of both clubs as they’ll exchange knowledge on areas such as ticketing, sponsorship and community engagement. “We are looking forward to a far-reaching partnership that will bolster both clubs as leading innovators in our respective leagues,” Gordon added. The player development component of the partnership will provide select Battery players the opportunity to train with the Scottish club in Edinburgh.

Both teams will begin engaging immediately as Hibernian’s principal contact for the partnership, Ian Gordon, resides in Charleston.

Defender Leland Archer and midfielder Robbie Crawford kick off the player exchange, with the pair having already travelled to Edinburgh to kick off an initial training stint with our Development Squad, while Battery enjoy their post-season break. Likewise, Hibernian players will have the opportunity to train in Charleston with the Battery. Sporting Director Graeme Mathie said: “Full credit goes to our Technical Scout, Ian Gordon, who has worked very hard to deliver this partnership. “The link with Charleston Battery allows us to tap in to their network and resources as we look to expand our scouting activities into new markets, and we are already looking forward to welcoming two of their current squad to the Hibernian Training Centre in the coming weeks for an extended training period, with the potential for two of our young players to travel there early next year. “These relationships stand or fall by the quality of the people involved and I have been really impressed in all the dealings I’ve had with everyone at Charleston Battery - to be the oldest professional club in the US shows a huge commitment to growth and development and I am excited to begin this relationship in earnest in the near future.” Battery’s COO, Mike Kelleher, added: “It provides a stepping stone for our players who have potential to perform at some of the highest levels of European soccer. “And to welcome players from Hibernian to share their expertise and train with our players here in Charleston, we couldn’t ask for a better partner to expand our international scouting network. From a professional standpoint, it provides a pathway for players on both sides to grow immensely.” OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGR AMME

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attle-hardened Sean Mackie is determined to make up for lost time after a testing time on and off the pitch.

The powerful left-back is inching his way back to full fitness after spending the best part of 10 months on the sidelines with an ankle injury sustained on loan with Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Betfred Cup opponents, Dundee.

That spell away from Easter Road gave him time to reflect on a whirlwind breakthrough at Easter Road, followed by the frustration of a red card at Ibrox that stalled his progress. Better, not bitter, for the experiences picked up over the past year, the Scotland Under-21 cap now feels better equipped to challenge long-

serving Lewis Stevenson and emerging talent Josh Doig for a regular starting spot.

SEAN, IT’S BEEN GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK OUT THERE. TALK US THROUGH THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I feel as fit as I have done in a long time and I’ll never take it for granted again. When I started against Forfar in the Betfred Cup last month it was the first 90 minutes I’d played since I was on loan at Dundee in the first half of last season. I tore the cartilage in my right ankle back in January, which required an operation, and then with everything else that’s happened in the world I’ve had to be patient. In one way, with the season being cut short, I didn’t miss out on too many games but the flip-side is I think I’d have been back quicker if I was in every day at the training ground getting treatment. I did everything I could remotely and the staff were great. It wasn’t as bad for the rest of the boys who were able to go out running. I had to stick to my bike. I’d get up at 6am and go on a loop of East Lothian, do my own gym session when I got back and then the specialist rehab exercises. I think it was a mental challenge more than anything else. At times it felt like playing games was a long way off and you have to find a way of motivating yourself, but that’s probably been the case for everyone in the last few months – not just footballers. I missed being in with the boys on a daily basis. Instead, you’re on your own. David Gray had a similar injury, so he was great. He just told me not to rush it and to come back when I was ready.

AFTER ALL THE EXCITEMENT AROUND INITIALLY BREAKING INTO THE FIRST-TEAM SET-UP AT HIBERNIAN, YOU HAD THOSE TWO KNOCKS IN QUICK SUCCESSION. THE RED CARD AT IBROX AND THEN THE INJURY AT DUNDEE. Everyone has their ups and downs in football. I suppose it’s the nature of the sport. That red card at Rangers was probably the first real knock I’d taken in senior football, so I had to get my head around that. Everything had been pretty straightforward up until that point. At the time I was gutted. I didn’t think it was a red card on the day but, having watched it back, it was a daft tackle for my first booking and then a stupid hand-ball. It was a big game in front of a packed Ibrox, for a manager who’d given me an opportunity. It definitely didn’t feel like it at the time but experiences like that probably help you in the long run. It also played a part in me going out on loan.

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WE KNOW DUNDEE’S MANAGER, JAMES MCPAKE, WAS DETERMINED TO GET YOU IN. HOW DO YOU LOOK BACK ON YOUR TIME WITH DUNDEE? It was good to go to a team that was challenging for the league title. It meant you had to get used to the pressure of trying to get a result every week, which you need to be able to cope with to do well at a club like Hibs. James made me feel wanted. He came in for me rather than Hibs having to tout me around for a loan. As players you felt the desperation of the supporters for the team to do well and win promotion. They demanded a lot and rightfully so. I had a few on my case but I don’t blame them. They just want what’s best for the club, deep down. It was a new experience to be singled out and get the odd comment. You’d hear people shouting stuff and that was a first for me as well as I’d always been involved in a Hibs team that had been doing pretty well. It must be one of the benefits of sending a young player out on loan and it definitely toughened me up. I had a couple of shockers when I was at Dundee and it can get to you. Maybe it’s because I went through that, but I feel like I beat myself up a bit less now than I would have previously. I know you just have to work hard and keep trying to do the right things.

WHAT ABOUT OFF THE PITCH? It was the first time I’d been away from home. I stayed in a flat with one of the other boys. So that was another learning curve. I did my fair share of the cleaning. Less so in the kitchen. I couldn’t drive, so that made it a bit more difficult as well than it might have been otherwise but I’m really grateful for the opportunity I had to at Dundee before it was cut short with the injury. I learned a lot and I’d love to see them back in the Premiership. James is a really good manager who was always easy to talk to. He knew when to have a pop and when to encourage you. I bumped into him at one of the games earlier in the season when he came to watch us, and it’ll be good to see him and a few of the other boys again on Sunday.

DID YOU CONSIDER GOING BACK ON LOAN THIS SEASON TO GET YOURSELF UP TO SPEED? I had the option of going back out on loan, but I took the decision to stay here and fight for my place. I feel good and just need to do what I can to get some more minutes under my belt. Lewis being out injured gave me that opportunity. My goal was, first and foremost, to make the bench and then take it from there. I want to do everything I can to make an impression here

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and give the gaffer something to think about. He’s been great with me. He’s pulled me aside a few times just to see how I’m doing and encourage me to keep going.

YOU’RE ONLY 22, SO YOU’VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO, BUT HOW’S IT FELT WATCHING JOSH DOIG FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS – FROM THE ACADEMY TO THE FIRST TEAM AT LEFTBACK. Josh has done brilliantly and hasn’t looked back since that first day at preseason. He got his chance and took it, which is all any young player can do. Maybe there’s slightly less pressure on boys breaking through this season with no supporters in the stands. That’ll be something he still has to experience – a full Easter Road and all that comes with it. I’d had a taste but my first real test was coming on at half-time against Celtic. The place was packed out. I’d been out warming up when I got the shout, so I probably didn’t have time to be nervous. I went on in midfield and managed to set up Flo Kamberi for our second goal. It was a great game and occasion to be involved in and Josh has that ahead of him. The same goes for guys like Jamie Gullan, who has been in and around the first team for a while now, but also Ryan Shanley and Stevie Bradley who have made a good impression in training.

FINALLY, WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT ON SUNDAY? Dundee will be right up for it and looking to prove they can make the step up. Declan McDaid’s always a threat and we know we can’t give Charlie Adam the time and space to shoot from distance. We’re looking forward to it. Our goal at the start was to win the group so we need to get over the line on Sunday.

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Tonight, we welcome Dundee to Easter Road for our final Betfred Cup group stage encounter and, like us, they’ve enjoyed three wins from three games against Brora Rangers, Cove Rangers and Forfar Athletic. After a frustrating start to the Championship campaign, the Dark Blues seem to have saved their best form for this competition and will be hoping to maintain that in Leith. Their squad boasts plenty of top-flight experience, with Jack Ross and his men in no doubt that they need to be fully focused. M A NAGER

JAMES MCPAKE James McPake needs no introduction to Hibernian supporters, after two spells at Easter Road as a player. The wholehearted centre-back initially joined on a six-month loan in January 2012 and was named captain on his debut – highlighting the leadership qualities that he brought to the fold. McPake was credited with helping bring out the best in on-loan close friend Leigh Griffiths, and played a major part in the team’s successful battle against relegation that year. A career-ending knee injury led to McPake accelerating plans to move into coaching, and he succeeded Jim McIntyre in the dugout at Dens Park.

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JORDAN MCGHEE Jordan McGhee will be a familiar face, having worked his way through the ranks at Hearts as a young player. The former Scotland Under-21 defender enjoyed a brief loan stint at Middlesbrough before his time at Tynecastle fizzled out. He moved to Falkirk in August 2017, and picked up the armband there in January 2019. Despite his best efforts, The Bairns were relegated and he moved on to Dundee. Last season he was voted Player of the Year by his fellow team-mates.

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CHARLIE ADAM Charlie Adam fulfilled a boyhood dream when he agreed a move to Dens Park in the summer on a two-year deal. He may be 34, but the ex-Scotland international has already shown there’s plenty left in his legs, with five goals from six appearances – including a stunning long-range strike against Hearts. The former Rangers, Liverpool and Stoke City man will be a big influence if Dundee are to mount a successful push for promotion.

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The Hibees moved into the top six with this hard-earned win over dogged Dundee. Florian Kamberi opened for the visitors, only for Paul McGowan to level with a clever finish. Marc McNulty’s double, then a Stevie Mallan scorcher, earned Hibs a comfortable advantage but they were made to work for the three points. Martin Woods reduced the deficit, with Kenny Miller then watching in despair as two strikes were ruled offside. It’s rarely dull when these two clubs meet! OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGR AMME

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