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Mark Milligan: Hibernian sign Australia midfielder

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Mark Milligan in action for Australia
Mark Milligan played in all three of Australia's World Cup matches in Russia

Hibernian have signed Australia midfielder Mark Milligan on a two-year deal, subject to securing a work permit.

The 33-year-old has 71 caps and can also operate in central defence.

He featured in all three of the Socceroos' World Cup group matches in Russia this summer.

Hibs also say a work permit is now in place for winger Thomas Agyepong, who joined the club on loan from Manchester City earlier this month.

The winger is available to play in Sunday's Scottish League Cup last-16 tie with Ross County in Leith.

Former Melbourne Victory player Milligan was most recently with Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia and joins international colleague Jamie Maclaren at Easter Road.

He becomes Neil Lennon's eighth signing of the summer, as the Hibs boss bids to offset the departure of influential midfield trio John McGinn, Dylan McGeouch and Scott Allan.

"I know it's a big club with an exciting young squad, and I hope to be able to add to that with my experience," Milligan told the club's official website.

"Jamie obviously did well here last year and gave Hibs a bit of a profile back home - everyone there is pretty familiar with the Scottish game and I'm excited to now be a part of that.

"The team have had a good start to the season with the run in Europe and I'm looking forward to joining up with the squad and getting going."

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  • Comment posted by Mike Skills, at 17:13 18 Aug 2018

    8. Looks like yer da should have wiped you on the curtain ya wee mountain goat

  • Comment posted by VanImpe, at 20:11 18 Aug 2018

    He had a choice of many London clubs, but he does not speak very good French.

  • Comment posted by U15618491, at 17:13 18 Aug 2018

    Scottish teams going into Europe should be signing players before they go into Europe , like that the player can blend in with the team.
    Same goes for Celtic , Rangers , Aberdeen...etc

  • Comment posted by Dobberdish, at 16:17 18 Aug 2018

    good signing. he'll bring plenty of needle to the midfield in the same vein as mcginn did. people will assume he's not gonna be good enough cos he's an aussie but i think he can be a hero in this hibs team.

  • Comment posted by GALAXY, at 16:03 18 Aug 2018

    There'll be a "spike" in shirt sales

  • Comment posted by Santorini, at 08:47 19 Aug 2018

    Love Hibs, a real football club with real fans with a traditional football atmosphere. I avoid watch the plastic EPL now as not funded by the real fans but TV money and football tourists. No passion.

  • Comment posted by U16627255, at 16:27 18 Aug 2018

    Unfortunate they didn't get through in Europe you spoons are a better side than Molde from a rangers fan

  • Comment posted by Scottish, at 16:24 18 Aug 2018

    Well done Lenny ... but we needed them with us about a week ago :)

  • Comment posted by U15661523, at 07:17 19 Aug 2018

    Practically every story on the BBC football page has a HYS but our English troll friend's still seem to not be able to help themselves & flood the Scottish HUS with mince comments.
    We all understand.....You fellas are really fans of pure football that has not sold its soul to the devil (sky/saudis/oligarchs...delete as appropriate)

  • Comment posted by U15661523, at 07:10 19 Aug 2018

    Lennon is a good manager, is passionate & will back his squad 100%. Hope he finishes above sevco this year as were unlucky not to do it last year. Think the lad will help his squad.

    From a dons fan

  • Comment posted by son of the brown warrior, at 23:03 18 Aug 2018

    @19 Back commentating (negatively as usual) on a Scottish HYS you certainly show some passion for a pub league....you should concentrate on the Eagles who have secured some talent from said pub league and perhaps get a life at the same time..

  • Comment posted by LuxDon, at 22:33 18 Aug 2018

    19
    Take a sweetener for that bitter taste in your mouth Kermit. 🧐

    The English are always so jealous of Australia.

    Probably because they hand out so many thrashings to the English in virtually every sport they meet in - cricket, rugby, rugby league, tennis the list is endless.

  • Comment posted by Muski, at 18:08 18 Aug 2018

    Terrific move for big Mark. A class act and fully deserves to finally get a big move. The Hibees will love this guy.

  • Comment posted by Hannibal Brooks, at 19:17 18 Aug 2018

    Will add some good experience and give more freedom for the likes of Mallan.

  • Comment posted by U16627255, at 15:56 18 Aug 2018

    @ Yer Da

  • Comment posted by Dennis, at 22:18 18 Aug 2018

    Great signing for Hibs but a bit late. Anything that helps put pressure on the biscuit tims and the current buns!

  • Comment posted by EzPz, at 21:43 18 Aug 2018

    20. Tom Boyd played in 3 world cup games, too...

    And Ambrose should be in CDM, anyway!

    Ambrose is better defensively than Bartley, plus he can attack (unlike Bartley who just falls over), so we would be more productive with Ambrose in midfield.

  • Comment posted by Bob, at 10:33 19 Aug 2018

    Hibs will be looking to get revenge against Ross County, having lost the final in 2016. The teams have swapped leagues now but County will be keen to see how their new players fare against a team of Hibs quality. Last League game between the two, saw Lennon snarling in the faces of the County managers. Hope his behaviour today I s more in line with the nice guy he actually is.

  • Comment posted by BB4ALL, at 10:26 19 Aug 2018

    I suppose he'll be an addition which remains to be seen. Personally I'd have preferred Lennon to have signed a couple of full backs that could take the place of Stevenson and Gray and stand in for McGregor who's been having not too good a season so far. It's the back line that are seeping goals and in this league that has got to be a worry.

  • Comment posted by U17068657, at 22:01 18 Aug 2018

    So many people making comments with the usual crap trying to goad Hibs fans into a response.

    Moreso when the school holidays are on too

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