Goalkeeper David Marshall has announced his retirement and is set to become Hibernian's technical performance manager.
The 39-year-old finished his outstanding career with 670 senior first-team appearances over the past 20 years.
He made his debut for Celtic in February 2003 and went on to win two league titles and a Scottish Cup with the Hoops, while also appearing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup.
Martial made his Celtic debut in 2003 at the age of 17.
Marshall also lifted the English Championship trophy at Cardiff City, playing under Hibs' new sporting director Malky Mackay.
He has made over 100 appearances in the Premier League and over 450 in the Championship, having played for Norwich City, Cardiff City, Hull City, Wigan, Derby County and QPR before joining Hibs in 2022, making 86 appearances and keeping 22 clean sheets. I did.
He was the hero of Steve Clarke's performance as he led Scotland to Euro 2020, making crucial saves in penalty shoot-outs against Israel and Serbia. He retired from his national team in 2022.
David Martial saved a penalty against Serbia to secure qualification for Euro 2020.
Marshall will become Hibs' technical performance manager, providing direct support to Mackay and the club's first team.
Marshall said: “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to take on this role at the football club after deciding to retire from football. I have gotten to know and understand the club over the past two seasons and am looking forward to the future.” Working closely with Malky Mackay to create an environment conducive to success both on and off the pitch.
“This new role is a great opportunity to work across a variety of performance departments within the football club and learn from Malky, who has many years of experience in the game.
“The support of our fans will be vital to our success. As always, I know you will be there for the team, David Gray and his coaching staff. I look forward to getting started on the 2024/25 campaign. “
McKay added: “I am delighted that David will remain at our club in a new role for which he is truly passionate.”
“I have known him for a long time and his work ethic, values and standards are exactly what is required.
“He will work closely with me to ensure the continued success of our club and will be a key asset to Hibernian FC.”
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