Jonathan Sutherland
Sportscene presenter
Hibs earned all three points in their first Premiership game of the season with a 2-1 win over Dundee, and they've got one player in my team of the week.
Kieron Bowie scored two goals to sink Dundee. Is he Scotland's new number 9 in waiting? Has all the attributes.
We asked for your views on Hibs' Conference League draw.
Here's what some of you said:
Ian: Could have been a lot tougher games. Hibs looked like they could hold their own against Midtjylland, they won't fear anyone going forward!
George: Who knows. They have, historically speaking, a pedigree, but current squad valued at around £17million says they're nothing too special. But we need to be the best we can be in both legs and then we'll see. David Gray and his back-of-house team will have the squad set up well, I'm sure, so play with confidence and qualify for the league stage, and then we'll see what follows.
Andrew: It feels like Belgrade has a stronger history than both next round potential opponents. The Europa League looks like a similar path, tough first round and had they been successful that it'd be an easier match? I suppose if you're going to qualify you need to beat the teams in front of you.
Neil: It's a draw that gives us a chance but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Get past Partizan first, and hopefully do that and maybe another couple of quality signings to help get us into the group stages.
Sandy: Only gets better when you hear the names of clubs you've known about for over 50 years. Bring on Partizan Belgrade followed by Legia Warsaw, good draws. It doesn't matter so long as we make the group stages. Onwards and Upwards.
Alex: Typical of Hibs to get nothing but tough draws. Going to be very difficult to get through to the group stage.
Matty Fairnie
Fan writer
It could have been a tough day for Hibs as we opened our league season campaign at Dens Park on Sunday.
The heroics and ultimate disappointment from the side on Thursday night must have taken its toll mentally and physically on David Gray's side.
However, Gray made only one change to his starting line-up and this tells us a lot about the standards he's setting at Hibs.
It would have been easy to give the players a break, rotate the squad and give a run out to some fringe players, however Gray threw down the gauntlet to his starters and told them he expected them to step up to the plate and prove some doubters wrong.
Which, of course, they did. Again. The packed away end launched into this season's favourite number - "Hibs away, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it!" - as the players took the applause at the end of a very, very comfortable win (don't be fooled by the narrow scoreline, Hibs bossed the game from first to last whistle).
Something very special is brewing at Hibernian. After the third-place finish last season, Hibs showed the optimism that surrounds the side with a packed Easter Road last Thursday night, and we'll do it again a week on Thursday when Partizan Belgrade come to Easter Road.
Before that, Hibs must go to Belgrade this week for the first leg and if we play anywhere close to the levels of last Thursday, we will have another scintillating European night to look forward to in Leith for the return tie.
Lewis Miller's move from Hibernian to Blackburn Rovers could bank the Easter Road club up to £1.5m. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
And Hibs are edging closer to a deal for Scotland defender Grant Hanley, who is a free agent after leaving Birmingham City. (Scotsman), external
Image source, SNSLewis Miller has left Hibernian to join English Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal.
The Edinburgh club say they have received a "significant fee" for the 24-year-old who still had a year left on his contract at Easter Road after they triggered his extension back in April.
The defender joined Hibs in the summer of 2022 and went on to make 85 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals in those outings.
"I'd like to start by thanking Millsy for all his efforts during his time with us," head coach David Gray said.
"Since making the move to Scotland, he's been coachable, willing to learn, and has relentlessly worked on his game. He's certainly seen the rewards for that both at club level and internationally.
"We know he can go a long way and wish him all the best in England with Blackburn."
Should Hibs overcome Partizan Belgrade, they will take on Legia Warsaw or AEK Larnaca in the Conference League Play-Off Round.
Hibs fans, what do you make of the draw? Would you be confident of progression should the side get into the play-off round?
We asked for your views on Hibs' 2-1 win against Dundee.
Here's what some of you said:
Gareth: Don't need fireworks on day one, just three points. Well done Hibs and Sir David Gray.
James: Great to see Hibs hit the ground running. We could easily have scored four or five against a poor Dundee. Hopefully we can push on and get points on the board early. Very happy with the direction the club is going.
Derek: Comfortable win, against a very poor Dundee team. Not sure it would have been that easy against Tony Docherty's Dundee. Three points, onwards and upwards.
John: Glad they won but up against a better team I think we would have struggled. Although they had a hard game only days before.
Alexander: Good win considering we went to extra-time on Thursday night.
John S: Hibs did just enough to see out the game with Thursday's game in mind. In my opinion we were never in danger of losing this game and with better finishing could have scored more.
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSKieron Bowie says he is "reaping the rewards from a hard pre-season" after bagging a brace in Hibs' 2-1 victory away to Dundee in their league opener.
Bowie's first-half double helped Hibs to an opening day win in the Scottish Premiership as they look to continue the stellar form they showed in the second half of last season.
"Yeah, I mean, obviously two goals in quick succession. You take any goal you can get", said the Hibernian number nine.
"Obviously, it was off the back of a couple of mistakes from them but I'm happy to score two goals, and yeah, we've obviously given them a lifeline in the game, conceding a goal. But we've seen the game out 2-1 and that's the most important thing, the three points".
The ex-Raith Rovers striker believes a good preseason has him well-prepared for the upcoming campaign.
"I feel much better physically, that's the main thing," the 22-year-old added.
"It's my first 90 for the club and I'm reaping the rewards of a hard pre-season.
"I played Thursday and was disappointed to come off, but then I played 90 today and managed to see through the game so hopefully I can continue doing that".
Hibs spent a "significant fee" to bring Bowie to Easter Road at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season, however, the Fife-born attacker isn't feeling the weight of the price tag.
"Honestly, I don't really put any pressure on myself. I'm not bothered. I don't really feel that sort of pressure. I'm just going to play my own game and that'll keep me in the team".
Bowie was called up to his first senior Scotland squad towards the end of last season and hopes he can keep "knocking on their door" in what could be a breakout season for the striker.
"Obviously, I'm not setting my sights on how many goals I'm going to score or anything," he continued.
"I'm just sort of taking it week by week and hopefully I can score as many as I can and try and keep myself knocking on the door of Scotland as well."
Watch the Sportscene panel discuss Kieron Bowie's potential for Scotland following Hibs' 2-1 win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
Watch highlights from Dundee's 2-1 defeat to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
Hibernian bounced back from their midweek Midtyjlland heartbreak to pick up three points on the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership with a controlled victory at Dundee.
Image source, SNSHibernian head coach David Gray told BBC Scotland: "It's all you can ask for, especially after the emotions of Thursday night and everything the players put into that.
"It was a real professional performance. The mentality and the character of the players was there for everyone to see. We responded in the best possible way. I can't complain with that.
"[Bowie] needed to be clinical, which he was in those moments. We had a lot of possession, but it was about patience and concentration.
"When the game stays 2-1, you're wary that Dundee will have opportunities or come into the game. The concentration levels have to be top, and they were. We were in control, dominated the game. I'd have liked a third goal.
"That's the challenge [playing Thursday-Sunday] and it's one we're prepared for. The players should relish the opportunity, it's what you face at the highest level.
"We're always watching [Partizan]. Attention changes towards that. The big thing for me is to get the players recovered quickly. The games come thick and fast. But there's no better way to recover than with three points up here.
"We're always looking. While the window is open you always need to be proactive. If we can add, we'll look to do it. There's always speculation. I'm not going to be drawn on individuals.
"Everyone is looking at Hibs, how are we going to start the season? I think we answered a lot of questions today."
Image source, SNSDavid Gray reckons his side have enough depth to compete on all fronts this season
Despite their late heartbreak against Midtjylland, Hibs still have European commitments to contend with.
Their Danish opponents, Midtjylland, scored a 119th-minute winner at Easter Road on Thursday night to send David Gray's side into a Conference League showdown with Partizan Belgrade.
Head coach Gray is remaining calm about their squad depth, though, as they prepare to kick off their Premiership campaign against Dundee on Sunday.
"It's vital that you've got a strong squad," he said. " We demonstrated that a lot last season.
"The togetherness within it, especially when you're looking at the two ties we've just played there. We started the same side in both games. You've naturally got players that are disappointed they're not playing.
"A lot of players who were all massive contributors last season, the ones that were here last season, will all be disappointed if they weren't playing in this game. How do you deal with that? They deal with it by coming on and trying to affect the game in a positive way.
"We were so good at that last season. That collectiveness and the togetherness came from subs impacting games. I say it every week, the team that starts will never finish.
"Everybody needs to be ready to play. Everybody is good enough to play, which is why they're in the squad. That's why we've developed such a squad that is capable of fighting on two fronts, hopefully."
Image source, SNSDundee's Steven Pressley will take charge of a side in the Scottish Premiership for the first time since leading Falkirk for their final 15 league games of 2009-10 (W3 D5 L7).
After winning six successive matchday one games in the Premiership from 2017-18 to 2022-23, Hibs have since lost both of their past two season openers (both v St Mirren – 3-2 in 2023-24, 3-0 in 2024-25).
Dundee are winless in their opening match in each of their past five Premiership seasons (D3 L2) since beating Ross County 3-1 in 2016-17.
Dundee have only lost one of their past five Scottish Premiership home games against Hibs (W2 D2), suffering a 2-1 defeat in November 2023.
Hibs have suffered only two defeats in their last 18 top-fight meetings with Dundee (W9 D7), although both came away from home (3-1 in May 2022, 4-1 in November 2024).
Image source, SNSDundee striker Simon Murray is a doubt with a knee injury while Charlie Reilly is out with a broken collarbone.
Hibs will make a late call on Nicky Cadden after he was substituted with a tight hamstring in Thursday's Europa League defeat by Midtjylland.
Lewis Miller has been missing with an ankle injury and is the subject of transfer interest from Blackburn, while captain Joe Newell is still working his way back to full fitness after a long-running groin issue.
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
It's fair to say Hibernian fans were reluctant to see last season end.
Other than a narrow defeat away to Aberdeen, only champions Celtic have been able to get the better of David Gray's team, domestically, in 2025 - a record everyone at the club should be proud of.
But following up a successful campaign can prove to be troublesome. They only have to ask neighbours Hearts about that.
Recruitment over the summer has gone well with key players Martin Boyle and Rocky Bushiri extending their time at Easter Road and Josh Mulligan and Jamie McGrath already looking quality additions.
But the most exciting new recruit could be the club's record buy. Few fans would have heard of Thibault Klidje before news broke of Hibs' interest.
The 24-year-old Togo International was signed by Bordeaux five years ago and last season scored 12 goals for Luzern in Switzerland. His hefty price tag will come with big expectations but like all new recruits he will require time to settle in.
The big question for everyone is can the team that was so successful last season continue that form into the new campaign?
There is positivity within the group, despite the agonising Europa League exit to Midtjylland, and Sunday's Premiership opener at a Dundee side now helmed by Steven Pressley presents a great opportunity for Hibs to start the season well.
Dundee have already lost to Alloa and Airdrie in the League Cup, and although they responded with wins over Bonnyrigg Rose and Montrose, there is no doubt they may be vulnerable.
A Hibs win would be the perfect boost for the new campaign.
Hibernian and Nuremberg have expressed an interest in Yohann Magnin, the 28-year-old defensive midfielder who has left French Ligue 2 club Clermont, with other French outfits and clubs in the Spanish second tier also monitoring his situation. (Loic Tanzi on X), external
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Image source, SNSHibs defender Lewis Miller is close to sealing a move to English Championship club Blackburn, according to the Press Association news agency.
The transfer is set to net the Edinburgh club more than £1m, with add-ons.
The 24-year-old joined Hibs from Australian outfit Central Coast Mariners in 2022 and has become an established member of the side.
Miller made 39 appearances last term and helped the Edinburgh outfit to a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership.
The right-back, who is also capable of operating at centre-back, made his Australia debut two years ago and has 14 caps.
Hibs triggered Miller's one-year extension in April meaning he is contracted until summer 2026.
Image source, SNSDefender Warren O'Hora has urged Hibs to "dust themselves off" for Sunday's Premiership opener against Dundee after the devastating defeat to Midtjylland.
Hibs were knocked out of the Europa League qualifiers by an extra-time overhead kick from Junior Brumado on Thursday night.
David Gray's side will face Partizan Belgrade away in the first leg of their Conference League third-round qualifier next Thursday and O'Hora is determined to head to Serbia on the back of victory at Dens Park.
"It's very hard," O'Hora told HibsTV, external.
"The three goals over the two legs are very good quality, there's not a lot we can do.
"There's probably things before we could be better at but when you see their goals, it hurts a little bit more.
"One thing I will say, the boys dug deep. Extra time in the second leg against a team of that quality isn't easy. Easter Road was absolutely rocking and it was a really hard one to take.
"We knew what was at stake, the first leg we wanted to come back to Easter Road with something to fight for. We knew it wasn't going to be easy, and it wasn't.
"To go out like that is very hard but we have to dust ourselves off because the league starts on Sunday and we want to start positive."
