Hibs have today announced that they have agreed a youth player development link-up with Lowland League club Spartans.
The club's will use both Hibs £5m East Mains training facility, and Spartans impressive academy at Ainslie Park to develop youngsters.
The initial focus will be on 8-11 year olds, identified by a joint board, who will be developed initially by Spartans, before they go through a transition academy, run by the two clubs, with a join set-up and ran by said joint board.
For full details see the official Hibernian website:
http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20140612/collaboration-with-spartans-announced_2262950_3901089
A superb move by Hibs.