However , the following season Hibs suffered a serious mid-season collapse in form that saw them relegated from the Premiership via the play - offs .
McGivern was among those allowed to leave and he joined League One side , Port Vale .
However , the following season Hibs suffered a serious mid-season collapse in form that saw them relegated from the Premiership via the play - offs , and McGivern was among those allowed to leave and he joined League One side , Port Vale .