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An Edinburgh Hibs coach is recovering after a road crash on Friday evening, June 20.
The team confirmed Darren McGregor is unable to play his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, July 20, after the incident.
The nature of the crash or the location is not known at this time.
The Scottish Cup-winning defender underwent surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The football club and Darren’s testimonial wished him a speedy recovery. Darren will still be in attendance at the game to commemorate his career.
A statement from Hibernian FC reads: “It’s with sadness that we can confirm that Darren McGregor won’t be able to play in his testimonial match against Bolton Wanderers next month.
“McGregor was involved in a vehicle collision on Friday evening (20 June, 2025) and is now recovering after undergoing surgery at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Everyone associated with the Football Club and Darren McGregor’s testimonial wishes him a speedy recovery.
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“Whilst ‘Daz’ can’t feature in the match, he will still be able to attend with the game commemorating his fantastic career.
“McGregor will meet supporters inside Easter Road Stadium, and in the hospitality suites, alongside walking out onto the pitch for an interview to thanks Hibs fans for their support.
“Tickets for the game against Bolton are still on sale, with tickets priced at just £12 for adults. Darren McGregor’s Testimonial Committee will also be hosting various hospitality packages for the match versus Bolton Wanderers.
“As he can’t play, ‘Daz’ will be walking around the hospitality suites and speaking to supporters both before the match, at half-time, and at full-time.”
Darren’s service to Hibernian FC will be commemorated at Easter Road. He was seen as an integral part of the Club’s Scottish Cup triumph in 2016 playing in all seven matches.
After he hung up his boots, ‘Daz’ was appointed as Head Coach for the Under-18s side, who recently won the CAS Elite League title under his stewardship and are preparing for UEFA Youth League football next season.
Darren McGregor Testimonial Committee Chairman, Graeme Cadger previously said: “We would like to thank Hibernian FC for their cooperation, Bolton Wanderers FC for agreeing to provide the opposition, and to David Gray for allowing Darren to play part of the match.
“We believe this will be a great occasion to celebrate the career of a Hibernian FC great, and we hope to see as many supporters there as possible to give Daz a moment to remember.”
