Exclusive:Hibs ace Boyle 'deserves every accolade' - Scottish Cup cult hero Logan pays tribute to 'last man standing'
Goals, energy and dressing-room presence highlighted by former team-mate
Hibs ace Martin Boyle deserves to be remembered as an all-time Easter Road favourite, according to one of the most popular cult heroes in club history. And larger-than-life goalie Conrad Logan believes former team-mate Boyle has earned every bit of praise sure to come his way during the home stretch of a stunning career with the Hibees.
The Socceroos striker, hailed by Logan as “last man standing” from the 2016 Scottish Cup-winning squad, is expected to explore options in Australia and beyond when his contract ends at the conclusion of the current campaign. The 32-year-old, who was on the bench as Hibs – captained by David Gray – ended 114 years of hurt by beating Rangers at Hampden, broke through the 100-goal barrier for the club earlier this season.
And Logan, back in Scotland to make the draw for this season’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals, hailed the livewire forward for his overall contribution – on and off the park – to Hibs, the former ‘keeper saying: “Yeah, he’s last man standing from that side. But he's had a good go at it, hasn't he?
“You know, he's done well. He's been a good servant, but, yeah, time catches up on us all.
“I think he’ll always be remembered fondly by Hibs fans. He was obviously part of that team that won the Cup, so, you know, he’s always going to be remembered for that.
“But he’s achieved a lot since. And it hasn't been plain sailing for him even after that. He was out for quite a while injured, had a bad injury and then, you know, managed to get into a World Cup team and stuff.
“But, yeah, listen, he's been a very good servant to Hibs during his time there. And I think every time he's played, he's always given his all for the team - and probably supported the lads in the dressing rooms a lot more than people will probably realise as well.
“So, yeah, he'll be remembered fondly by everyone. For sure, he’s got the makings of an all-time favourite.”
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Logan, whose emergency role in that 2016 Scottish Cup glory run guaranteed him legendary status among Hibs fans, believes Boyle’s quick wit often detracted from his importance to the team, admitting: “Listen, he's a character in that changing room, as well. But there’s a lot more to him than that.
“Just consider everything he brings onto the football pitch. He can score goals. He’s got flashes of brilliance. And he’s always had that speed where he can get past people and make things happen.
“So whatever happens, he’s been a great servant to the club. And he deserves any accolades he gets because of that.”