The Imps are said to be close to a deal for right / centre back Chris Hogg from Hibernian. The former Ipswich Town and England U15 & U19 star would be a massive signing and has played in both the Scottish Premier and The Europa League this season.
The 6 foot 25 year old started out at York and then Ipswich but was denied a Premier League start due Ipswich being able to pay the transfer fee. By the time that was sorted he had fallen from favour and was subsequently loaned to Boston (twice) before Hibernian signed him in 2005.
Hibs were still happy to take the talented heroic lad despite him being severely injured whilst trying to prevent a car robbery in Middlesbrough in January 2005. This would deny him even training for two months but he was worth the wait forming a formidable partnership with Hibs Captain Rob Jones. Chris won the Scottish League Cup Final in 2007 ( a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock) and even played on through concussion to become Captain for the 2009/10 season.
This season Chris has had to make way for new signing Francis Dickoh, regarded as a bigger physical presence, playing a bit part at right back.
Full name Christopher Francis Hogg
Date of birth 21 March 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth Middlesbrough, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 12st 7lbs (79.45kg)
Playing position Defender
Previous Clubs: Boston Utd (loan) Ipswich Town
Current club Hibernian
Number 4
2010/11
Competition (as sub) Goals Yellows Reds
SPL 6 (1) 2 1 0
Euro Cups 2 (0) 0 0 0
Youth career
1997–2001 York City
2001–2003 Ipswich Town
Senior
2003–2005 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2003 → Boston United (loan) 5 (0)
2003–2004 → Boston United (loan) 5 (0)
2005– Hibernian 143 (3)
National team
England U15 & U19