Hibs confirm pre-season friendly with Wigan Athletic

Last updated : 14 May 2008 By Steve Forbes
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Hibs have confirmed that they will play English Premiership side Wigan Athletic in a pre-season friendly at Easter Road.

The Latics, who are managed by former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce, will head to
Edinburgh on 5th August 2008, with a 7.45pm kick off.

Hibs faced TWO English Premeirship sides during pre-season last year. They beat Middlesbrough 1-0 and Bolton Wanderers 3-0, both at Easter Road.

The Hibees are also thought to be in discussions with first division side
Clyde and also La Liga giants Barcelona about pre-season friendlies, watch this space.

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