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.
In the following month, he achieved his maiden objective in a 2–2 tie with Aberdeen. Despite this, he was unable to establish himself as a regular member of Hibs' main squad and was subsequently lent to Partick Thistle on two occasions.