Hibs loan star admits season at Airdrie is huge as he targets new Easter Road deal
dailyrecord.co.ukLoan star Murray Aiken admits it’s a big season as he looks to follow in the footsteps of Kanayo Megwa by using Airdrie as a springboard to a new contract at Hibs.The Hibees youngster is back at New Broomfield this season for a second stint after seeing last term’s loan move curtailed by a broken ankle.And he now has his first professional goal under his belt after netting a late equaliser in Saturday’s dramatic draw at Hamilton Accies, which saw the Diamonds come back from 2-0 down to draw in the final 10 minutes.Last term, 20-year-old Aiken watched fellow capital loanee Megwa set the heather on fire in the Championship with his displays at right-back, leading to a new deal with the Edinburgh outfit this summer.So he is determined to replicate the Englishman’s success by playing a starring role for Airdrie, with his Hibs contract set to expire at the end of this season.Aiken said: “Coming back here is great.
I know the manager, I know the boys and I just want to get back to that stage where I was flying last season. I want to get back to that.“I was here on loan last season and felt I was doing really well and flying, but then I had my ankle break, had surgery and then twisted it again during the rehab so it was all a bit of a mess for me.“It is a big year for me, there is no shying away from that.“Hopefully that first goal gives me more confidence.“Kanayo had a full season here and everyone knows how well he did, he was flying.“I’m sure he will be in that Hibs first team in no time with that new contract.“And I’d like to do something similar to what he has done.”Airdrie’s focus turns to SPFL Trust Trophy action this weekend with a third round trip to Queen of the South and, as defending champions, Aiken says they are
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