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Graeme Young

Tommy Block salutes his Hibs education as Queen's Park reap the rewards of midfielder's double duty

Tireless Tommy Block believes Queen's Park and Hibs are both reaping the benefits of his non-stop schedule.  

The 19-year-old midfielder is loving life in League Two during his development loan and played a key role as the hosts rescued a last-gasp draw 1-1 against Stenhousemuir days after appearing for the Hibees in the Challenge Cup. 

Salim Kouider-Aissa fired home a penalty in the 96th minute after Stenny keeper Graeme Smith's reckless challenge on Kieran Moore left referee Gavin Duncan with no choice but to point to the spot.

The Warriors were under the cosh for much of the game but they were denied all three points after the late drama following David Hopkirk's opener in the 47th minute.

(SNS Group)

Queen's persistence was finally rewarded in the dying seconds to maintain their unbeaten start to the league season.

And Block, who joined the Premiership side from Bognor Regis in January, insists everyone's a winner as he continues his Easter Road education while also performing double duty. 

He said: "It's absolutely perfect for me and I've already played nine games this season. 

"Hibs are first class with and it's not just the coaches but also the strength and conditioning side.

Paul Hanlon, right, says even training sessions are analysed on video by his new boss (SNS Group)

"I'm quite physically developed and I have experience of the senior game with Bognor so I know what it takes. 

"But you don't have time to wait on the ball because in League Two, if you do then you'll get smashed in the tackle so you have to think quicker. 

"There is a scout from Hibs at every game and they send a report back to Eddie May and the development team. 

"I've got two more years at Hibs so I have to try and impress Paul Heckingbottom and then just see what happens. 

"I'm trying to develop myself technically, but also mentally, as I'm guilty of beating myself up at times." 

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