Murray Johnstone

[HIBS NUTS]

The young hibs goalkeeper from the development team, has just been awarded Airdrie player for the month, for August, he has only conceded 2 goals in 5 games, for the League 1 side.
Tremendous effort for a very young goalkeeper.

[Big_Franck]

The young hibs goalkeeper from the development team, has just been awarded Airdrie player for the month, for August, he has only conceded 2 goals in 5 games, for the League 1 side.
Tremendous effort for a very young goalkeeper.

I didn't realise he'd played that many games. That's a great record over 5 games at a competitive level. If he can get decent experience this season, I can see him maybe being Marshall's understudy next year and playing the odd game in the League Cup etc.

[HIBS NUTS]

I didn't realise he'd played that many games. That's a great record over 5 games at a competitive level. If he can get decent experience this season, I can see him maybe being Marshall's understudy next year and playing the odd game in the League Cup etc.

I might be wrong but Leeds made a decent offer for him last year.
he’s 18 👍🏻

[Pretty Boy]

He'll be out next number 1 when Marshall retires. He's phenomenally good for his age.

I've seen him 7 or 8 times and he's so assured, so confident and technically sound. Playing for a very decent Airdrie side so early in his development will be very good for him. I'd hope he stays there as long as possible to get games under his belt then rejoins us with a view to getting in and around the match day squad.

I'm 100% certain our long wait to produce a home grown keeper is almost at an end.

[CapitalGreen]

He'll be out next number 1 when Marshall retires. He's phenomenally good for his age.

I've seen him 7 or 8 times and he's so assured, so confident and technically sound. Playing for a very decent Airdrie side so early in his development will be very good for him. I'd hope he stays there as long as possible to get games under his belt then rejoins us with a view to getting in and around the match day squad.

I'm 100% certain our long wait to produce a home grown keeper is almost at an end.

I had a look at the Airdrie twitter post announcing his award and a lot of the replies seemed to suggest his loan had ended. Hopefully we can get him tied down to a long term contract once he turns 18 in November.

[Tambo]

Is he coming back to Hibs or staying at Airdrie?

Champions league to play for Hibs!!

[The Modfather]

Hope we get to see him as first choice. Probably a good likelihood he will be snapped up from higher up the food chain before he even becomes our number 1 unfortunately.

[HIBS NUTS]

He might be returning to play in the under 18 s Champions League games.

[SHODAN]

Thought he was an emergency loan? Is it long term now?

Good news either way. Sounds a prospect.

[Alfred E Newman]

Is he coming back to Hibs or staying at Airdrie?

Champions league to play for Hibs!!

He’ll probably be snapped up by Rangers.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He'll be out next number 1 when Marshall retires. He's phenomenally good for his age.

I've seen him 7 or 8 times and he's so assured, so confident and technically sound. Playing for a very decent Airdrie side so early in his development will be very good for him. I'd hope he stays there as long as possible to get games under his belt then rejoins us with a view to getting in and around the match day squad.

I'm 100% certain our long wait to produce a home grown keeper is almost at an end.

Do you reckon he’s currently better than Dabrowski?

[WestStandWillie]

Can't tell you how excited and delighted I am about Murray being our soon to be number one.

What a laddie. His work rate and dedication are off the chart. I'd give him a 10 year deal in a second.

[HIBS NUTS]

He’ll probably be snapped up by Rangers.

i believe we have rejects decent bids from down south already, however it could be hearsay. 😳

[LewysGot2]

He might be returning to play in the under 18 s Champions League games.

Do you know the boy? What’s the story with playing in the CL?

[HIBS NUTS]

Do you know the boy? What’s the story with playing in the CL?

No i don’t know him, but as hibs have qualified for the under 18 champions league, he is eligible to play for them

[HIBS NUTS]

Can't tell you how excited and delighted I am about Murray being our soon to be number one.

What a laddie. His work rate and dedication are off the chart. I'd give him a 10 year deal in a second.

i have watched him many times, and he is outstanding for a 18 year old.👍🏻

[CapitalGreen]

i have watched him many times, and he is outstanding for a 18 year old.👍🏻

He’s not even 18 until November!

[HIBS NUTS]

He’s not even 18 until November!

even better 👍🏻

[Tambo]

Has returned to Hibs following his emergency loan.

[HIBS NUTS]

Has returned to Hibs following his emergency loan.

definite starter for under 18 champions league bid
Has home venue and date, been arranged .
He’s a Brilliant young goalkeeper. 👍🏻

[Billy Whizz]

Has returned to Hibs following his emergency loan.

We’ve just sent Tom Carter on an emergency loan to Ayr, so he’ll be needed as coverage in the 1st team squad now

[offshorehibby]

We’ve just sent Tom Carter on an emergency loan to Ayr, so he’ll be needed as coverage in the 1st team squad now

Was that the keeper brought in for the development squad.

[Dmas]

I think he went on trial with wolves and Leeds either last year or year before? was around the same time laidlaw went on trial with Man Utd and Liverpool very well thought of it seems here’s hoping we get the chance to have him in 1st team

[Billy Whizz]

Was that the keeper brought in for the development squad.

Yes, but he’s 2 years older than Murray

[Tambo]

I think he went on trial with wolves and Leeds either last year or year before? was around the same time laidlaw went on trial with Man Utd and Liverpool very well thought of it seems here’s hoping we get the chance to have him in 1st team

Also went on trial at Man City and impressed.

Does seem highly rated for his age and now up to him to progress as a footballer.

Working with Marshall will no doubt help me.

[HIBS NUTS]

Also went on trial at Man City and impressed.

Does seem highly rated for his age and now up to him to progress as a footballer.

Working with Marshall will no doubt help me.Might be a coincidence , but didn’t play today, and airdrie lost 6 goals, he had previously let 2 goals in, in five games. 😄

[Greencore]

Seen him play a few times. He will end up our version of their Gordon.

[CapitalGreen]

He’s a big lad for his age. We’ve had some good young shot stoppers in the past but none of them have had the build to be a top level goalkeeper but Johnston certainly does. Big future ahead for him, hopefully some of it will in our first team.

[ekhibee]

Did Airdrie get beat 6-0 at home today by FC Edinburgh? Was he in goals? Maybe he wasn't.

[Sir David Gray]

Did Airdrie get beat 6-0 at home today by FC Edinburgh? Was he in goals? Maybe he wasn't.

No he's been recalled back to Hibs.

[theonlywayisup]

The young hibs goalkeeper from the development team, has just been awarded Airdrie player for the month, for August, he has only conceded 2 goals in 5 games, for the League 1 side.
Tremendous effort for a very young goalkeeper.


Did Airdrie get beat 6-0 at home today by FC Edinburgh? Was he in goals? Maybe he wasn't.


No he's been recalled back to Hibs.

The Airdrie fans won't be happy! Maybe shows how important he was during August.

[JimBHibees]

No he's been recalled back to Hibs.

Any idea why that happened

[HIBS NUTS]

Any idea why that happened

I believe it was an emergency loan for one month only, hibs obviously thought it would be good experience for him.
He can now play in our under 18 s champions league games coming up.
I n fact he is still eligible for this years under 18 team, as he’s 17, however i suspect he will play for the development team, as he’s way above that level already.

[Billy Whizz]

I believe it was an emergency loan for one month only, hibs obviously thought it would be good experience for him.
He can now play in our under 18 s champions league games coming up.
I n fact he is still eligible for this years under 18 team, as he’s 17, however i suspect he will play for the development team, as he’s way above that level already.

And as I said above, he’s the 3rd goalie for the 1st team, and would’ve needed if any of the 2 get injured

[JimBHibees]

I believe it was an emergency loan for one month only, hibs obviously thought it would be good experience for him.
He can now play in our under 18 s champions league games coming up.
I n fact he is still eligible for this years under 18 team, as he’s 17, however i suspect he will play for the development team, as he’s way above that level already.

Ok thanks

[Bridge hibs]

Whats his contract situation at hibs ? Surely if he is as promising as suggested and a potential no1 we will have tied him down on a long deal

[Springbank]

Had a chance encounter at a family doo with an airdrie player today (who has played at Premier League & champions league clubs coming through as a youngster)

Asked him what he & the airdrie squad had made of Murray.

His reaction - honestly, phenomenal. one of the best keepers I have ever seen in the flesh. You'll think I'm off my head but if you stick him in goals for the full Scotland national team right now I think he'd fit in.

Quite impressed then!

[neil7908]

Whats his contract situation at hibs ? Surely if he is as promising as suggested and a potential no1 we will have tied him down on a long deal

Never heard of him but reading this thread I'm really hoping we've tied him down to a long term deal.

[CapitalGreen]

Never heard of him but reading this thread I'm really hoping we've tied him down to a long term deal.

He can’t sign a long term deal (3+ years) until he turns 18 in November. I imagine we’ll be trying to get him died down on a 5 year deal when he does.

[Hiber-nation]

Never heard of him but reading this thread I'm really hoping we've tied him down to a long term deal.

Maybe because his name is Johnson, not Johnstone! Hopefully an admin can change the thread title to avoid confusion :aok:

[HIBS NUTS]

Had a chance encounter at a family doo with an airdrie player today (who has played at Premier League & champions league clubs coming through as a youngster)

Asked him what he & the airdrie squad had made of Murray.

His reaction - honestly, phenomenal. one of the best keepers I have ever seen in the flesh. You'll think I'm off my head but if you stick him in goals for the full Scotland national team right now I think he'd fit in.

Quite impressed then!
I’m sixty, and i’ve watched hibs all my life, i watch under 18, development games, he’s by far the best 17 year old goal keeper i’ve seen.
Unfortunately other football folk know this as well.

[HIBS NUTS]

Jacob mcintyre, midfielder 17, is a brilliant talent as well😄

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not that it matters but is he a Hibs fan?

Not hugely interested in who he supports if he’s not.