Hibs’ Chief Executive Leeann Dempster has praised the supporters for their backing of the team during Wednesday’s victory over high-flying Aberdeen at Easter Road.
Magnificent goals from Jason Cummings and Dominique Malonga secured a Scottish League Cup quarter final place and Ms Dempster is hoping that the result against the table toppers will encourage lapsed fans back to the stadium for this Saturday’s game against St Mirren.
Speaking yesterday, she told the fans: “Well, last night wasn’t bad, was it?
“We’re delighted with the performance of Alan and his team in yesterday’s win. If you haven’t watched the highlights back yet they’re available on Hibs TV – I still can’t decide which goal I prefer!
“We were up against the country’s in-form team and more than matched them across the park. We scored two excellent individual goals to cap a great team performance, and the defence showed why they’ve been receiving plaudits in the press of late.
“We needed that extra bit of support to see us through the last 10 minutes and the fans delivered. It was a very special end to the match and a great one to share with everyone that was there. Thanks for your efforts last night and over the season so far.
“Saturday’s game will make it five in six matches at Easter Road, and to me it’s no coincidence that we’ve built up a bit of momentum with these home matches. We’re going for our sixth win in a row now, and ideally another good performance to match.
“Hopefully you’ll be able to make it along to Easter Road on Saturday, or tune in on Hibs TV if you can’t make it, and all going well we’ll have another reason to celebrate. If you haven’t got your ticket yet you can buy online or visit the Ticket Office.
“Enjoy the game when it comes.
“GGTTH
“Leeann”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
