Ex Hibs ace makes 'dream' transfer to hometown club as 'prolific' Easter Road stint lands mention in unveiling
The former Hibs striker has moved on to his latest club.
A former Hibs star has signed with his hometown club in the latest move of his career.
Christian Doidge made 148 appearances with 41 goals and 13 assists across his five-year stint at Easter Road that included a loan to Kilmarnock. He joined Hibs from Forest Green Rovers, where he has been for a second stint since 2024, already writing his name into their history with a goal at Wembley Stadium against Tranmere Rovers in 2017’s play-off final to help secure their first-ever crack at the EFL.
Doidge was not a regular last term and featured for just 565 minutes, scoring once. He now bowed out of Forest Green Rovers after 84 strikes and 22 assists across 206 matches as a free agent and the Welshman now signs for Newport County in English League Two. Doidge was born in the town and has opened up on why is now right to return to South Wales.
Why has Christian Doidge signed for Newport County?
The 33-year-old told club media: “Absolutely delighted. It’s been a long time coming. It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do, it just hasn’t worked out that way during my career, but to get it over the line now, I’m really excited. I think the main one is resilience.
“It’s been a tough career, plenty of downs, not as many ups as you’d like, but that’s football. I’ve enjoyed every single second of it, and to come home now to my hometown club is just a dream. It was quite clear the group was quite young last season and needed a few experienced lads to help out. I’ve been in a similar role before. Obviously I want to contribute on the pitch and score goals, but also help the younger lads because there’s some really exciting talent here.
“I’d like to say I’m quite an intelligent striker, finding little pockets in and around the box. Good in both boxes, probably known for my aerial threat. Just someone who likes to get across defenders and score goals. It’s my hometown club. I came here as a kid many times, watched the big games, even remember being down at Spytty Park as a mascot a few times. It’s just really special to come home and play for the club I grew up watching. The club is going in the right direction and I’m really excited.”
Why have Newport County signed Christian Doidge
With a nod to his stint at Hibs, Newport said in their unveiling: “Newport County is delighted to confirm the signing of striker Christian Doidge. The experienced forward arrives at Rodney Parade following an accomplished career that has seen him score goals across the EFL, Scottish Premiership and National League, bringing a wealth of experience and proven quality to the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
“Born in Newport, Doidge returns to his home city having established himself as one of the most recognisable Welsh forwards outside the top flight over the past decade. Among the highlights of his career was helping Forest Green Rovers secure promotion to the Football League at Wembley Stadium in 2017, while he also enjoyed a prolific spell in Scotland with Hibernian, where he scored regularly in both league and cup competitions. Doidge's journey through the game has been one of determination and perseverance, progressing from Welsh football to establish himself across the professional ranks and becoming a consistent goalscorer wherever he has played.”