Tuesday November 10th 2026
Easter Road Stadium.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Adam Bowen
Joe Newell has really come on under Reedijk.
He was a regular starter and the captain before he was sidelined for 11 months with a groin issue; near the start of the incredible 17 game unbeaten streak during the 24/25 season.
With not many minutes to his name last season and very rarely starting a game, the past few weeks he has been unstoppable.
He didn’t start the first game under Reedijk against Dundee United or Falkirk however an illness for Boyle gave Newell a huge opportunity and he took it.
He knew he was going to start that game against Celtic last minute, as Boyle fell ill during the warmup, yet he went out and provided an assist for Hibs’ only goal.
Starting 4 consecutive games – Celtic, St Mirren, Hearts and Aberdeen – he has provided 2 assists as well as creating both goals in Hibs’ huge derby win in the Semi Final, as well as being named player of the match.
The fans love him and his desire to win the ball, one of those players that will always “play for the badge.”
He is also doing all of this after losing the captain’s armband to Felix Passlack.
Reedijk previously praised Newell as “very professional” after that Celtic game for his character considering the armband removal and late start.
Evaluating all this, I asked Hibs manager Marink Reedijk if he had seen anything with Joe or worked on anything over the last few weeks that has really brought him back to his best.
He replied,
“For me, it’s about Joe being fit. If Joe feels good, then he can bring this to the pitch.
“I think what also helps is that our way of playing suits him really well. His qualities come to life. And the balance on the midfield with him, Chaiwa and Jamie McGrath is really good. And then he gets a sort of freedom within there in order to find his spaces.
“He knows, I always say, learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. If you explain the rules to Joe, then he can break them like an artist because he understands what is needed there.”
It seems like Joe is a very hardworking player who can really understand the game intellectually, Reedijk even quoting Picasso to him.
He really has been running the show and I’m sure all Hibs fans hope he can continue this form.
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