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Hibs' Mackay praised as new recruits prepare for Conference League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Hibs' Mackay praised as new recruits prepare for Conference League clash

Summary

Hibernian's summer signings are off to a strong start, attributed to sporting director Malky Mackay's efforts, according to player Andy Halliday. Hibs are set to face Malisheva in Kosovo for the Conference League second qualifying round first leg. Halliday noted that the team faces selection challenges as key player Nicky Cadden is sidelined due to injury. He expressed confidence that new players are well-suited to support the squad, particularly in offensive roles, building on promising performances in recent friendlies, including a double from Nathan Lowe, a loan acquisition from Stoke City.

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•Hibs play Malisheva in Kosovo on July 23, 2026.
•Nicky Cadden is injured, affecting team strategy.
•Nathan Lowe scored twice in a pre-season match.
•Malky Mackay's recruitment efforts praised by Andy Halliday.
•David Gray faces selection headaches ahead of the match.

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11:49 AMYahoo Sports — 'Fantastic' Mackay hailed as Hibs recruits hit ground running

What they're saying

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Hibernian's summer recruits are looking good and it's down to the "fantastic job" being done by sporting director Malky Mackay, reckons Andy Halliday. Ahead of the Leith side's return to competitive action in the Conference League second qualifying round first leg against Malisheva in Kosovo, head coach David Gray has some selection headaches. Key creator Nicky Cadden is one of the core squad members ruled out with injury, but former Hearts and Motherwell midfielder Halliday anticipates the summer reinforcements filling the void well, particularly at the top end of the park.
— Yahoo Sports

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