A former Hibs star hopes going part-time can keep him on the pitch for a consistent period.

Kyle Magennis has joined Championship side Arbroath after leaving Kilmarnock, following the end of last season’s Premiership. Based at Gayfield, Arbroath are part-time, but still remain a strong second tier side. They thumped Ayr United 4-1 on Saturday with Magennis debuting from the bench with an assist.

Almost four years have been missed through hamstring, knee and ligament injuries, his Hibs stint marred by fitness woe. Magennis knows that injury problems have plagued him but he is in no doubt he can perform to a high level.

Where is Kyle Magennis playing now?

He said: "There's no denying that injuries have halted my career. I back myself. I know I've got talent and when I'm fully fit I believe I can play well and at a really high level. The stats don't lie. I've had a lot of time out and that really impacts on the momentum in your game.

"I've had to take a step back and spent summer with the PFA camp before training at Arbroath. Part-time may suit me. It gives me more time to recover between games and, over time, I hope I can prove myself here. Training twice a week and a year of football can really help. If I can help Arbroath then hopefully I can get back to full-time football after that.

"I'm really grateful to Arbroath for giving me this opportunity. They've shown great belief in me and it's a really good group of players. The Arbroath fans haven't seen a lot of me so far because I pulled my hamstring after a couple of training sessions, but hopefully I can settle and show them what I can do.

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"I've played so many roles in midfield that it's hard to pin down where I feel I'm at my best. If I'm playing a bit deeper, I'm aggressive, I'm controlled on the ball, and like when I came on here, I was a bit further forward, set up a goal. I'll always give 100 per cent."

Hibs loanee Jacob MacIntyre played a key role in the game with a goal and assist, experienced campaigners Tam O’Brien, Michael McKenna and Gavin Relly adding the rest in front of goal for Arbroath against Ayr. Player-boss Colin Hamilton said: “We've set a standard for how we can play and how we need to play between now and the end of the season.

"It's one win and we can't get complacent, but they have shown that when everyone works for the team that we can be a very capable side. It's down to us to use this as a basis to drive on and make an impact."