Hibs striker Bowie getting guidance on mission to become his best self

Hibs boss David Gray believes Scotland striker Kieron Bowie is still developing as an out-and-out number nine. And the coaching team at East Mains have identified exactly what the former Fulham forward needs to add to his game, if he's to become a more consistent goal scorer for his club - strengthening his claim for continued inclusion in Steve Clarke's national team squad.

- by John Greechan

Kieron Bowie keeps the atmosphere light during Hibs training at HTC.

(Picture: Mark Scates / SNS)

Bowie has produced some hugely impressive and eye-catching performances in a hectic start to his second season at Easter Road.

After fully recovering from the injury that hampered his first campaign with Hibs, the fit and firing striker has dominated defenders in domestic and European competition.

He's also scored a number of big goals for his club, including an absolute screamer against Partizan Belgrade at Easter Road. But the 23-year-old has only found the net four times in 14 starts and one substitute appearance for Hibs this season.

Gray, who admits that Bowie himself is eager to chip in with more goals, believes the issue is more about geography than ability. Until the Scotland forward learns to make more runs into scoring positions, the manager explained, he won't be giving himself chances to hit the target.