Red-hot Hibs hitman Kevin Nisbet working hard to one day translate club feats into international glory

By Moira Gordon
Published 12th Oct 2020, 07:00 BST
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Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet celebrates scoring the winner in the Betfred Cup match against Cove Rangers. Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS GroupHibernian's Kevin Nisbet celebrates scoring the winner in the Betfred Cup match against Cove Rangers. Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group
Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet celebrates scoring the winner in the Betfred Cup match against Cove Rangers. Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group
It is now seven goals and two assists in nine starts for a player some foolishly feared would not be able to replicate his goal feats in the lower leagues while operating at one of the biggest clubs in the country.

And as Kevin Nisbet applauds the international recognition meted out to Hibs team-mates Ryan Porteous and Paul McGinn, he has been warned that maintaining his current form should earn him similar opportunities under Steve Clarke.

Head coach Jack Ross never really had any doubts about the 23 year-old’s ability to shine when he splashed out to sign him for Hibs in the summer and having popped up with a beautiful finish that oozed striking class and nudged he Leithers another step towards progressing safely from the Betfred Cup group stage, Nisbet showed why.

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Which is why his manager is tipping him for international honours in the not too distant future.

What is required to make step up

“I just need to keep playing well and scoring goals and, hopefully, in the future that happens,” said Nisbet.

“It has been great to see the guys called up. Paull McGinn has really deserved it. His performances all season have been absolutely great and Porto [Ryan Porteous] has been the exact same so I'm delighted for them.”

Never involved at age group level, Nisbet says it would be better late than never if this season’s exploits convinces Scotland boss Clarke to give him a chance.

“It would be a dream. It is the pinnacle of your career, getting to play for the national team but my full focus is Hibs just now and Tuesday at Forfar.”

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