Hanlon signs new contract

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon has hailed Paul Hanlonasoneofhisplayers of the year after agreeing a contract extension with the 28-year-old defender which ties him to the club for another four years,

writes Moira Gordon.

“I think Paul is getting better, he has just extended his contract so we are delighted,” said Lennon. “He’s hardly put a foot wrong this season, he’s played so well. He’s a modern centre-half, he is comfortable on the ball, quick, and he heads the ball in both boxes so I am delighted with him.”