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Hibernian's Joe Newell exits friendly with precautionary groin issue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Hibernian's Joe Newell exits friendly with precautionary groin issue

Summary

During a pre-season friendly against Cliftonville in Kildare, Ireland, Hibernian midfielder Joe Newell was substituted with a groin concern. Hibernian completed the match, winning 5-1, with 10 players on the pitch after Newell's departure. Head coach David Gray described the situation as precautionary. Other players, including Jack Iredale, returned to action following absence due to international duties. Gray expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and the younger players’ contributions.

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•Hibernian beats Cliftonville 5-1 in a pre-season friendly.
•Joe Newell felt a precautionary groin issue late in the match.
•Hibs finished the match with 10 players.
•Jack Iredale returned from international duty and played well.
•Younger players stepped up during Newell's absence.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Newell injury withdrawal 'just precautionary'

What they're saying

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Hibernian head coach David Gray has played down fears of a serious injury for Joe Newell after they finished their pre-season friendly win over Cliftonville with 10 men. "At the end of the game, Joe Newell felt a little bit in his groin - more precautionary more than anything else," Gray told Hibs TV. "They handled it really well and it was pleasing to see the younger boys, like Zach Bruce, Lewis Gillie and Joseph McGrath, step up and help see the game out without conceding."
— Yahoo Sports

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