Alan Stubbs praises players after Ibrox win

Hibs’ Head Coach Alan Stubbs has praised his players after a sensational 3-1 win over Championship favourites Rangers at Ibrox.

Two goals from teenage striker Jason Cummings and one from David Gray gave Hibs a three goal lead at half time before Nicky Law pulled one back ten minutes after the break.

Speaking immediately after the game Stubbs told Hibernian TV: “This is a real positive step in the right direction.

“Dingwall was great because it gave the players belief, especially because we played with a different formation.

“We came to Ibrox and I thought we looked strong again. The team may change again on Saturday, but we’ll have to wait and see.

“We’ve got a chance now to really get ourselves amongst it with two home games. It’s going to be tough, but we’ve given ourselves a real chance.

“I thought we produced a really good performance here (at Ibrox) earlier on in the season, but we didn’t take anything from it.

“When you put in a performance of that same quality, but you get the result then it makes it really enjoyable.”

“The lads defended magnificently – I thought they stood up and dealt with the threat of Boyd and Daly.

“The three at the back has given us greater solidity, particularly at set-pieces because I feel that’s where we’ve been hurt this season.

“We’ve dominated games, but then the opposition have scored from one or two of the set-pieces that they’ve had.

“I’ve said all along, ever since I came to the club, that I wanted the team to be flexible – it could all change on Saturday.

“I’ve got a group of players and they’ll all be needed during the season. There’s got to be togetherness in the dressing room because everybody has a part to play in the team.”