Jorge Claros clear for Hibs debut against Aberdeen
Jorge Claros
Honduran internationalist Jorge Claros is in line to make his debut for Hibs in Saturday’s SPL clash with Aberdeen after being granted the necessary work permit.
The 26-year-old was one of four transfer deadline day signings by Easter Road boss Pat Fenlon but had to watch from the stand as Hibs beat Kilmarnock in the William Hill Scottish Cup last weekend.
Fenlon stepped in to snap him up on a one-year loan deal from Honduran club Motagua, but, although he had been on trial at Rangers before the Ibrox side decided not to offer him a contract, the visa Claros had didn’t allow him to work in this country. Obtaining the necessary paperwork required Claros, capped 31 times by Honduras, to leave Scotland but it is understood Hibs managed to avoid him having to make the lengthy return journey to Central America by completing the procedure in Europe.
Hibs confirmed today that Claros has returned to Edinburgh to rejoin his new team-mates in training and will be available for the visit of the Dons, a match vital to the Capital club’s top-flight survival hopes with relegation rivals Dunfermline having pulled themselves level on points after Tuesday’s draw against Killie.
While he’ll welcome the option of fielding Claros, Fenlon has a headache ahead of Saturday with central defenders James McPake and Paul Hanlon suspended along with Leigh Griffiths. The absence of the striker can be compensated for as Garry O’Connor, Eoin Doyle and Roy O’Donovan are all available. But Fenlon will be forced into another overhaul of his back four, with Matt Doherty likely to team up with David Stephens in the centre and George Francomb coming in at right back.
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Taxi Driver
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11:15 AMMeanwhile, Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov is trying to buy FC Tom Tomsk, currently bottom of the Russian Premier League.
trainspotter
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 01:08 AMThere has been some talk here of using modern technology to solve the problems of goal line disputes. here's my take on it. technology has progressed to the point where cricket has cameras in the stumps, tennis allows players to question decisions which are then backed up by Hawkeye, Rugby and American football have used video for years. So why not football? One word. Corruption. The old firm in Scotland, the big four in England, Real Madrid and Barcelona ALL oppose the use of Goal line technology. Why? Their stock answer is it would make games last longer and take responsibility away from referee's. Rubbish. The real reason is fear. Fear they would lose the edge that dodgy decisions give them, whether it is goals chalked off against them or penalty decisions for them. the playing field would be levelled. No more conspiracy theories. No more you get more penalties than we do. Fear and Corruption. The only reason that football is the backward cousin of ALL sports who have embraced modern technology
jbwsevennil
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:52 PMBaldrick dont be so hard on your team they are still18 points ahead of the pars unless you feel they will go into administration next week.
Baldrick
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:38 PMPending relegation.
walterhobbitmitty1875
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:15 PMOh goody playtime with trolls
walterhobbitmitty1875
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:14 PMSerge is not own medicine not good uh ?
Walter Mitty
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:12 PMHuge weekend ahead for both Edinburgh Clubs.
walterhobbitmitty1875
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:06 PMVienam Veteran close friend of jkm ladyboy he my friend to
Vietnam Veteran
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:05 PMMind and take your done.
Vietnam Veteran
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:03 PM105 - but for now your still a -anker.
Vietnam Veteran
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:02 PMHi lads me again! - Hahaha boilersuit with more usernames.
FFF
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:02 PMYep! That was definitely a hint of a smile. Things must be getting better
Vietnam Veteran
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 08:01 PMHi lads me again! - bobshi take a pew - why do hearts wave the union jacks when playing Cellic or Bernian???????
bobski
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 07:57 PMyet again yams on a hibs thread with absolutely no input what so ever. As for Saturday I can see lewis having a seat on the bench the guy is a trier and you cant ask for much more but I do think that he has been at hibs a tad to long.
FFF
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 07:55 PMDeary, deary me! Some days it's good not to give a feck. Fortunately, today is one of those days.
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