Hibs duo Callum Yeats and Jayden Fairley join Stenhousemuir on loan

Pair spent time on loan at Civil Service Strollers last season

Callum Yeats and Jayden Fairley (inset) have joined Stenhousemuir from Hibs on season-long loans

Hibs have sent highly-rated duo Jayden Fairley and Callum Yeats on loan to Stenhousemuir.

The pair, who spent time on loan at Civil Service Strollers last season, will spend the 2020/21 campaign with the League One side.

Defender Yeats, 19, has featured in every pre-season game for the Warriors at left-back while 17-year-old Fairley – a Scotland Under-17 internationalist – will bolster the Ochilview side’s midfield options and has made a mixture of substitute appearances and starts for the Warriors.

Stenhousemuir manager Davie Irons told the club’s website: “We are really happy to have brought both players to Stenhousemuir and we wish to thank Hibs for working with us to get the deals done.

"By allowing both the lads into training for the last month it has given us a really good opportunity to get to work with them and identify their strengths and areas to improve. We have also been able to develop a good relationship with them and give them an insight into what we are aiming to achieve at the club.

“Callum has performed well against some strong teams and Championship and League One players. He has strong defensive attributes and is very composed on the ball. He competes extremely well for his stature and has a terrific attitude to both training and games.

“Jayden is technically very good and has a great eye for a pass. He has not been fazed at all, showing confidence to get on the ball and also doing his job defensively.”

Hibs’ Sporting Director Graeme Mathie added: “Both players have been training there for a number of weeks now and that’s allowed David Irons and Kevin McGoldrick to be really clear with us where they see them in their squad.

“All parties are committed to six weekly development meetings so both clubs will have a part to play in their performance and progression going forward.

“This is a positive step for them both, having experienced senior football with Civil Service Strollers last season.

“I’ve no doubt Callum and Jayden will be strong contributors to their squad this season.”

Meanwhile, midfielder Gregor Woods has left Hibs and joined Spartans on a permanent basis after turning out for the Lowland League side on loan last season.

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