Goalkeeper David Marshall has introduced his retirement from soccer and can turn out to be technical efficiency supervisor at Hibernian.
The 39-year-old brings to an finish an achieved taking part in profession, which noticed him make 670 senior first-team appearances throughout the final 20 years.
He made his debut for Celtic in February 2003 and received two league titles and a Scottish Cup with the Hoops whereas additionally taking part in within the Champions League and the UEFA Cup.
Marshall additionally lifted the English Championship trophy whereas taking part in beneath Hibs’ new sporting director Malky Mackay at Cardiff Metropolis.
He made 100 appearances within the Premier League and over 450 within the Championship, that includes for Norwich Metropolis, Cardiff Metropolis, Hull Metropolis, Wigan, Derby County, and QPR earlier than becoming a member of Hibs in 2022 the place he made 86 appearances, preserving 22 clear sheets.
He was the hero as Steve Clarke guided Scotland to Euro 2020, making essential saves in penalty shootouts towards Israel and Serbia. He retired from worldwide soccer in 2022.
Marshall will turn out to be Hibs’ technical efficiency supervisor, working on to assist Mackay and the membership’s first crew.
Marshall mentioned: “Having made the decision to retire from football, I’m delighted to be given the opportunity in this role at the football club. I’ve got to know and understand the club over the last two seasons and I look forward to working closely with Malky Mackay to create an environment which can deliver success both on and off the pitch.
“This new role is a great opportunity for me to work across various different performance departments within the football club and to learn from Malky who has years of experience in the game.
“The followers assist will likely be important to our success and I do know, as at all times, you may be there for the crew, David Grey and his teaching workers. I’m trying ahead to getting began for the 2024/25 marketing campaign.”
Mackay added: “I am delighted that David will stay with our club in a new role in which I know he has a real passion for.
“I’ve recognized him a very long time and his work ethic, values and requirements are precisely what are required.
“He will work closely with me to bring sustained success to our club and will be a major asset to Hibernian FC.”
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