Hibs pals have helped me and we've loved it at Airdrie, says star

Murray Aiken says having Hibs pals Kanayo Megwa and Josh O’Connor alongside him at Airdrie has helped enormously this season, and hopes to leave the Diamonds in the Premiership.

Aiken, 19, is on loan from the Easter Road club, alongside Megwa and O’Connor, who have all played their part in a fourth-placed Championship finish, going into the Premiership play-off quarter-finals against Partick Thistle on Tuesday and Friday.

“It has been really good,” said Aiken. “Kanayo I think has played every minute of every game, and Josh has played his part also, scoring goals against Dundee United and Ayr.

“Having them beside me is good. I’ve known these boys for years, so we’re all really enjoying it.”

The teenager, who is just at home in midfield or at right-back, made his come-back from injury in the 2-0 defeat against Queen’s Park at Hampden on Friday night after being crocked against Dundee United on Halloween, and hopes he can play his part in the play-offs.

He said: “I’ve really enjoyed it at Airdrie this season.

“I had been out for quite some time there, so it was good to get back out on Friday night and get some minutes in the legs, and hopefully I’ll be able to do a wee bit in the play-offs.

“I was just hoping to get through it. I knew I was going to play 60 minutes from the start, got through it unscathed, and I’m feeling quite good, so hopefully the gaffer trusts me in the play-offs!

“There were a few moments here and there, but as the game went on I felt more confident, and those are the kind of games I needed.

“There wasn’t really any pressure, the gaffer told me that, and just to go out there and enjoy it. I feel good after it.”

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