Dwight Gayle has revealed that former teammate Joe Newell played an important role in helping get his move to Hibs over the line.The 34-year-old - who scored 26 goals in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace and Newcastle - has signed a one-year deal in the capital after Leith boss David Gray and director of football Malky Mackay moved to snap up the forward on a free transfer after he left Derby at the end of last season.
Gayle played alongside Hibees skipper Newell at Peterborough in the 2012/13 season and confirms he was in constant contact with the midfielder after he learned of Hibs interest.
Speaking to the club's official website, he said: "He was probably the person I spoke to most. We would speak most days about it and to be honest, I think he was helping push it with the gaffer.
He had a look of good things to say and was a big reason for it happening."Elsewhere at Easter Road, under-fire boss Gray has received backing from his ex manager Alan Stubbs despite Hibs' poor start to the season.
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