Later that month, he netted his first goal in a 2–2 draw with Aberdeen. He failed to win a regular place in the Hibs first team, however, and was loaned out twice to Partick Thistle.
Later that month, he secured his initial triumph in a 2–2 stalemate with Aberdeen. Nevertheless, he was unable to secure a stable spot on Hibs' main squad and was subsequently sent out on loan to Partick Thistle for two periods.