The 2022-23 campaign delivered a vital European return for Hibernian as The Hibees secured a crucial 5th-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, clinching a coveted spot in the Europa Conference League qualification rounds. Leading the dramatic late-season charge was the talismanic striker Kevin Nisbet, whose 12 league goals, including a memorable hat-trick against Motherwell, proved decisive despite his mid-season return from a long-term knee injury. The season, which also saw the emotional loss of Chairman Ron Gordon, was built on a vital late run of form that ensured a significant, positive step forward for the club.