Martin Boyle breaks silence on losing Hibs captain's armband as he reveals what Marink Reedijk told him

Boyle accepted losing the captain's armband to Passlack under new manager Reedijk, vowing to lead by example as Hibs prepare for the Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers.

Martin Boyle has confirmed that new Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk spoke to him about handing the captain's armband to Felix Passlack after Boyle had worn it during Joe Newell's injury absence. The striker insisted the decision will not affect his performances or commitment to the club.

Boyle said: "He pulled me and you have to accept it. I am not the manager of this football club and I don't make the decisions. The only thing I can do is let my football do the talking." He added that the armband is "completely irrelevant" to how he conducts himself on the pitch.

The comments come after Hibs' 1-0 derby win over Hearts at Hampden on Sunday, which secured their place in next month's Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers. Boyle praised Reedijk's tactics and team selection, calling it a potential spark to reignite their season after a difficult period that saw David Gray sacked. Boyle and fellow veteran Joe Newell, both out of contract in the summer, are determined to make their final months at Easter Road count.