Darren McGregor and David Gray were on hand to sing the praises of Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri following the team's exhilarating late win against Ayr. With his side struggling to find a breakthrough, Bushiri emerged as the unlikely hero, blasting home the decisive goal with only minutes left to play.
The Congo international has been nothing short of phenomenal since being thrust into the starting XI back in November. Despite initial doubts about his ability to adapt to the demands of Scottish football, Bushiri has proven himself to be a shrewd signing, with his no-nonsense defensive displays and knack for scoring crucial goals.
Gray, Hibernian's assistant manager, was particularly effusive in his praise of Bushiri's match-winning contribution. The veteran coach, who has seen his fair share of highs and lows during his time in the beautiful game, believes that Bushiri has the potential to develop into one of the top defenders in the league.
Bushiri's emergence has also coincided with a marked improvement in Hibernian's overall defensive solidity. With the Congo ace marshaling the backline, the Easter Road outfit has looked far more composed and assured, with their previously leaky rearguard now watertight.
While Hibernian is keen to keep their feet on the ground and not get ahead of themselves, the signs are looking increasingly promising for the Leith-based club. As they look to push on and secure aEuropean spot, they know that they will need to continue grinding out results like the one they achieved against Ayr.
With Bushiri leading by example, they have every reason to be optimistic. As the young defender continues to grow and mature, there is every chance that he will prove to be a key cog in Hibernian's push for success in the months and years to come.