Derek Riordan’s double ensured John Hughes’ return to Falkirk was a happy one as Hibernian came from behind for the second straight week to win 3-1 and maintain their 100% start to the season.
Riordan struck twice after the break – his second a stunning free-kick – after Falkirk had dominated the first half.
On-loan Liverpool winger Ryan Flynn put them ahead but the outstanding Sol Bamba levelled against the run of play shortly before half-time.
The home side took a deserved lead in the 25th minute when Flynn’s right-foot finish from the …

Stokes, 21, moves to Easter Road for an undisclosed fee and has penned a three-year deal at Easter Road.

The Republic of Ireland striker has signed a three-year deal at Easter Road, ending his unhappy two-and-a-half year spell on Wearside.

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The Hibees have secured the services of goalkeeper Graham Stack on a permanent deal until June 2011.

The 27-year-old has been brought in on a two-year contract to provide competition for Yves Ma-Kalambay following the departure of Grzegorz Szamotulski and Stack says he is determined to repay Yogi.

Hibs have been drawn against Scottish Second Division team Brechin City in the 2nd round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup.

Brechin, managed by former Hibees boss Jim Duffy, travel to Easter Road on the evening of either Tuesday 25th or Wednesday 26th August 2009.

Benji may be returning to Easter Road after Egyptian team Al-Ahly ruled out signing him because the say they have found the “new Messi”.

The 24-year-old Moroccan international was expected to complete his move to the Egyptian champions this weekend. However, Al-Ahly board member Khaled Mortagey told the BBC website that the “deal has been cancelled”.

Benji’s career at Easter road appears to be over after Egyptian champions Al-Ahly claimed they had signed the Moroccan international striker on a 3 year deal worth around £500,000.

Pictures have appeared on the Egyptian club’s website of Benjelloun shaking hands with officials, but a spokesman for the Easter Road side said permission had given to the player to secure a new club, on the condition that the agreement suited all parties according to The Scotsman website…

Rob Jones completed a move from Easter Road to Championship side Scunthorpe United.
The 29-year-old defender signed a three-year deal with the newly promoted side for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday night.
Jones met with Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins yesterday and agreed terms for his spell at Glanford Park.
Jones told the Scunthorpe official website, “It feels great to sign for Scunthorpe United”, “It’s nice to be back in England and in an area which I’m familiar with after my time at Grimsby.
“I wouldn’t necessarily say where the club is was a factor …

Hibernian have confirmed the signing of midfielder Kevin McBride on a free transfer from Falkirk.
Skysports.com revealed that McBride had agreed to follow former Falkirk boss John Hughes to Hibs following the end of his Bairns contract.
McBride is understood to have secured a two-year deal at Easter Road and is relishing the chance to play for Hibs.
“I have always been a great admirer of the way that Hibernian aim to play the game, and I can’t wait now to get started as a Hibernian player,” McBride told the club’s official website.
“The …

Hibs have made a surprise announcement by revealing that left winger Alan O’Brien’s contract has been terminated to let him explore other career opportunities.
The Republic of Ireland international has never managed to win over the fans at Easter Road but his release has still come as something of a shock as his contract still had 2 years to run.
O’Brien was signed by John Collins who saw him as a direct replacement for the departed Ivan Sproule and was quoted as saying “Alan’s like Ivan Sproule on a motorbike”.
The Irishman though …