I can trust Luco SP you'l capture my ugly side, Nick J Jom

Nectar learning to be streetwise under Monty

- DARREN JOHNSTONE

NECTAR TRIANTIS admits he needs to get ugly to play the beautiful game.

The Hibs utility man concedes Scottish football has been a steep learning curve since his loan switch from Sunderland, especially when it comes to being physical.

The 20-year-old made his debut as a centre-back in the home defeat to St Mirren last month, but has been deployed as a defensive midfielder recently.

But regardless of where boss Nick Montgomery chooses to play him, the Australian admits football north of the border has taught him that he needs to become more streetwise.

He said: "I've learned it's a very aerial and physical game and I have learned a lot from that, how to deal with balls in the air, crosses, the ugly side of the game.