Neal Eardley: Hibernian sign experienced Welsh right-back

Neal Eardley was with Blackpool between 2009 and 2013

Former Wales right-back Neal Eardley has joined Hibernian until January, subject to international clearance.

The free agent, who won 16 Wales caps between 2007 and 2011, has made over 250 senior club appearances.

Eardley, 27, started at Oldham, moving on to Blackpool and Birmingham and had a brief loan spell at Leyton Orient in the 2014-15 season.

Hibs are a point behind Scottish Championship leaders Queen of the South after seven games.