Hibs snap up Allan

Hibernian have signed former Dundee United midfielder Scott Allan on a two-year contract.The Scotland Under-21 international joins Hibs following his release by West Brom after failing to make a first-team appearance since his move from Tannadice in January 2012.The former Rangers target had loa n spells with Portsmouth, Milton Keynes Dons and Birmingham. Hibs head coach Alan Stubbs said: "We're delighted that we've been able to add Scott to our squad - he is a top-quality player with immense potential. "He's an outstanding young player with a bright future, so the fact he has agreed to come here to Hibernian is a tremendous coup for everybody at the club."Scott will add something different to what we already have within our squad - he is an attacking midfielder, who can both create and score goals."He's young, but has already gained a lot of experience from his time at Dundee United and also down south, so he will be equipped for the demands of the upcoming season."Allan's most recent loan experience was a disappointing one - he fell out of favour with Blues manager Lee Clark and did not play between August and his surprise recall in April. But he said: "I believe I learned a lot from my time down south - both personally and professionally - but I had my mind set on a move back home to Scotland. "At this point in my career, I want to play football as regularly as possible and be closer to home and the move here to Hibs ticks all the boxes."

Source: PA