David Marshall retires to join Hibs technical team under Malky Mackay

David Marshall has chosen to retire at the end of the season to take up a role at Hibs under Malky Mackay.

The Easter Road goalkeeper has made the decision this afternoon to hang up his gloves for a final time after his last season ended with the club finishing eighth in the Premiership. Marshall, 39, will be handed the role of the club's new technical performance manager and will work closely with new sporting director Mackay who recently joined and put David Gray in charge as the new manager.

Marsh - who has a Master’s degree in Sports Directorship - will work on strengthening the Football Operations Department on the performance side.

On making the decision, the goalie told the club's website: "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 fans support will be vital to our success and I know, as always, you’ll be there for the team, David Gray and his coaching staff. I am looking forward to getting started for the 2024/25 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 known him a long time and his work ethic, values and standards are exactly 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.”

Marshall made 670 appearances throughout his career including 86 for the Hibees and 39 of those as club captain. He played for Celtic, Cardiff City, Norwich, Hull, Wigan, Derby County and QPR over a trophy-laden career.

He also played a pivotal role in helping Scotland to their first major tournament since 1998 when he saved Aleksandar Mitrović's penalty against Serbia.