Hibs send Josh Campbell on loan to Edinburgh City as youngsters agree Civil Service Strollers switch

Midfielder will spend 2020/21 campaign with League Two side

Josh Campbell has joined Edinburgh City on loan

Hibs midfielder Josh Campbell will spend the 2020/21 season with Edinburgh City after the two clubs agreed a loan for the 20-year-old.

The versatile player, who can operate in defence or as a number 10 as well as in defensive and central midfield, spent some time in the Easter Road first-team squad at the beginning of last season but subsequently joined Arbroath on loan.

Campbell will be under the tutelage of former Hibs youth coach James McDonaugh at Ainslie Park and follows in the footsteps of Ryan Porteous and Sean Mackie, who both spent time on loan with the Citizens.

Speaking to Hibs’ website Sporting Director Graeme Mathie said: “It’s a great opportunity for Josh to be part of a team who will be vying for promotion this season.

“He’s well-known to James McDonaugh and his staff, so we have no doubt this will be a positive move for all parties.”

McDonaugh added: “Josh will being a lot of energy and versatility to the team. His signing is another positive from this transfer window.”

The Capital club have also agreed loan deals for striker Connor Young and centre-back Jack Bryden to join Lowland League side Civil Service Strollers.

Ryan Shanley, who made his first-team debut in the 3-0 win at St Mirren, and Callum Yeats both spent time at Christie Gillies Park last season and Mathie was eager to pay tribute to Strollers boss Gary Jardine for his efforts in helping develop several youngsters for Hibs.

Mathie added: “We’re delighted to have secured the loans for Connor and Jack.

“We’ve had a significant number of young players enjoy loan spells with Civil Service Strollers in the last few years and they’ve all benefited from the experience of playing in the Lowland League.

“I’d like to personally thank Gary Jardine for all the work he has done in developing the young players that have come his way.

“He has undoubtedly played an important part in the development of a number of our young players, many of whom are now in and around the first team squad.

“This is a great first step for Connor and Jack and they’ll undoubtedly benefit from the experience alongside their training programme at the Hibernian Training Centre.”