Thierry Gathuessi is unhappy with the treatment he has received from Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen. The Cameroon defender will spend the next six months on loan at Inverness but he is then scheduled to return to Easter Road, but that appears unlikely, with the 26-year-old claiming Paatelainen told him he was surplus to requirements.

"After an enjoyable first season at Hibs, I haven't played anything but reserve football since the summer break.

"John Collins brought me to Hibs and then Mixu Paatelainen arrived.

I continued to play a part under him until the end of last season and I felt I had played well for the club.

"There was no hint of any problem between us until two weeks before the end of the transfer window in August. Then he suddenly told me it would be good for me if I left because he wasn't going to play me again.

"That was very difficult to take. I had played for him before the end of last season, so I thought everything was all right. So I felt very, very angry towards him."

Gathuessi added: "I had some propositions from other clubs in August, but I really like Scottish football.

"I think it's my style, so I prefer to stay. If I am to stay longer, I must impress the gaffer, Craig Brewster, and convince him I am worth a longer contract."