Hibs manager Pat Fenlon has admitted he needs to make changes if the club are to recover from a very poor season. The changes have started with the news that club captain Ian Murray will be released at the end of his testimonial season. Murray has only made four appearances since Fenlon arrived at the club in November. He has been troubled by a hip injury and cast a sorry figure suited and booted on the Hampden pitch before the Scottish Cup final as he not named in the squad after making his comeback the previous weekend. Murray, who made more than 300 appearances for Hibs either side of spells with Rangers and Norwich, had been expecting the news. He said: "I want to thank everyone for their support, especially this season with my testimonial. I've obviously loved my time at Hibernian. To be fair to the gaffer, things have moved on and changed since he's come in so there's no real surprise for me. I'm looking forward to my next challenge and wish all the Hibernian supporters all the best for next season." Fenlon also wished the versatile player "all the very best". The Irishman said: "I'd like to thank 'Nid' for his dedication to the club. He's been a great pro for Hibernian. It's been unfortunate he hasn't played a lot since I've been here due to injury, but it's been great for me and the coaching team to have him around the place." Murray is not the only one with the need to find a new club a priority as Hibs also announced young players Scott Taggart and Sean Welsh would be leaving Easter Road. Loan players George Francomb, Matt Doherty, Roy O'Donovan, Tom Soares, Richie Towell, Leigh Griffiths and James McPake have also left with the club saying Fenlon would "continue to discuss player availability for next season with the loan players' clubs once they return from holiday". Goalkeepers Graham Stack and Mark Brown and striker Garry O'Connor are also out of contract.
Source: FOOTYMAD
