Hibernian have today announced that vice-captain Martin Boyle will receive a testimonial year for his services to the club.
Boyle joined Hibs in January 2015 on loan, before making the move permanent that summer. Following David Gray’s departure from the club earlier this season, Boyle is the last remaining member of the 2016 Scottish Cup winning squad still involved with the first team.
The forward would depart the club in January 2022 for Al-Faisaly of Saudi Arabia, but would return to Hibs that same summer. David Gray announced in March that Boyle would depart the club at the end of last season, but an apparent U-turn was made as a one-year contract extension was confirmed moments before kick-off on the final day of the season.
Following the announcement, Graeme Cadger, the chair of Martin Boyle’s Testimonial committee said: “Martin’s numbers for the Club speak for themselves, with 114 goals in 420 games – 63 of them as captain.
“He’s tenth on the all-time goalscorers’ list and was obviously part of a group who provided many of us with one of the best days of our lives at Hampden Park in 2016.
“But that only tells half of the story, and Martin grew up at the Club.
“He’s endured highs and lows, not least through some serious injuries.
“His resilience to bounce back from those has never been in doubt, and it says a lot about his character.
“As a Hibee, he became an Australian international.
“He became a Dad, and he married Rachael,(Rachael Boyle, Hibernian Women’s captain) who is obviously a Hibs legend in her own right.
“It’s been a pleasure to watch him develop in front of our eyes as a supporter, and it’s a privilege to be tasked with leading his Testimonial Committee.
“Martin has chosen the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation as his Official Charity Partner, and subsequently, a portion of the proceeds from his Testimonial Fund will go to good causes.
“We look forward to announcing various events over the course of the next few months.”
Announcements of the testimonial events are set to follow, but Hibs will need to roll out the red carpet for their all-time European top-scorer, who has given his fans so many good memories during his time in Leith.
