Marink Reedijk’s time at Beveren was statistically brilliant - but his impact went beyond the numbers. ✍️ Spoke exclusively to a member of his coaching staff, and top goal-scorer Lennart Mertens, about the new #Hibs manager. hibsobserver.co.uk/video-sto…

Asked Marink Reedijk about his decision to include Zach Bruce in the #Hibs squad today. 🗣️ ‘He deserves to be in the squad; he’s the next in line.’ hibsobserver.co.uk/interview…

Marink Reedijk has been impressed by young #Hibs midfielder, Zach Bruce. ‘He deserves to be in the squad; he’s the next in line and, for him, it would have been a good experience to experience this atmosphere at Easter Road.

‘I wanted to impact something, to create a little bit of chaos. I spoke to Granty about that.’ Reedijk explains his decision to send #Hibs centre-half up front in the closing exchanges.

‘The performance we put on the pitch today was another improvement, compared to the last couple of weeks. Marink Reedijk praises #Hibs’ performance - and the bravery he wants to see from his side.

Martin O’Neill jokes that Celtic were ‘still on the bus’ when #Hibs scored the opener. ‘A very good free kick from them, very clever.’ Admits it’s always difficult coming to Easter Road, no matter where Hibs are in the table.

#Hibs had their chances this afternoon, but lose out 2-1 to Celtic. A frantic start to the game, and a frantic ending, which saw the hosts have their chances to nick a point from the reigning champions.

#Hibs throwing everything at this, with Hanley and Elding leading the charge. An unbelievable conclusion to this match at Easter Road - and the crowd are right behind it.

Grant Hanley brought on to bolster #Hibs’ front line was not on my bingo card.

Rabbi Matondo about to come on for #Hibs; Ante Suto looks to be joining him. A similar switch from Reedijk to strengthen the attack down the flanks?

Celtic summon Hassan and Jota on alternate wings. There’s been space to exploit on the #Hibs flanks; Celtic bring on two players who can do exactly that.

#Hibs carrying the greater goalscoring threat in this second half, but need to make it count. Celtic won’t need a second invitation to compound the damage so, when the moments come, Reedijk’s men need to seize them.

Would’ve been some goal for Klidje, but the #Hibs forward’s chip goes wide of the mark. Celtic go up the other end, and nab a second through Camilo Duran.

Celtic enjoying the lion’s share of the ball and the chances here - but #Hibs have looked alert to mistakes and loose balls from the league leaders. Some frustration from the stands, though, that these half chances aren’t seeing more intensity and drive up the field.

Brilliant reflex save from Sallinger to deny Hogh at his far post. The Celtic striker has found a couple of easy positions for goals in the opening 15 here, but hasn’t found the net. #Hibs need to be wary of the Danish striker’s ability to find dangerous space.

Dramatic start at Easter Road, 1-1 inside 5 minutes. Attacking intent from #Hibs from kickoff saw Elding get a great goal - but a set piece undoes the Hibs defence once again and Kerr’s own goal restored parity.

Felix Passlack retains the #Hibs captain’s armband this afternoon, despite Joe Newell’s introduction into the starting XI.

First competitive matchday involvement for 19yo #Hibs midfielder, Zach Bruce. 👏 He joins the bench, with Joe Newell replacing Martin Boyle in the starting XI.

I asked Marink Reedijk on Friday about his progress in finding #Hibs players’ ideal positions. ⤵️ He is learning more with each lineup he names - but hasn’t yet landed upon the ideal starting XI. hibsobserver.co.uk/news/2666…