HIBEES NEED A NEW GEM PLAN

They can't keep Marcondes or Maolida but Foley's millions can help club pick up top Scots talent

EMILIANO MARCONDES and Myziane Maolida are producing the kind of magic that might yet help conjure up a Euro spot for Hibs.

Unfortunately even Bill. Foley's wand is unlikely to see either loan star extend their spell at Easter Road beyond the end of May.

They might be enjoying their football and loving the city.

But both are on wages that Hibs just can't afford - even with Foley's investment.

It's down to manager Nick Montgomery and his recruitment team to make the most of the bumped-up kitty they'll get in the summer.

Going by the success of the January window then it should be an exciting time for fans.

I just hope Hibs don't ignore the talent already in the country Hearts have done some good business this week tying up some of the best talents in the Premiership on pre-contracts.

Hibs should be looking for the next Kevin Nisbet. They are out there. Listen, Hibs could have 11 players from Mars and the fans wouldn't care if they are winning games.

It's important there's a Scottish core at the club with the likes of David Marshall, Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson increasingly likely to move on.

There are obvious targets who are turning on the style in the top flight such as Danny Armstrong at Kilmarnock and Luke McCowan at Dundee.