Hibernian manager appreciates his team's spirit
Hibernian manager John Hughes insisted on Thursday that no fists were raised in the dressing-room after the Scottish Premier League outfit was dumped out of the Co-operative Insurance Cup by Kilmarnock, but he was pleased that some of his players vented
their frustrations.
On Wednesday night, Killie came from behind to beat their rivals 3-1 at Rugby Park, providing further misery for Hibs supporters after a poor run (they have won just four of their last 26 matches).
Hughes told the BBC today that, "There were one or two (raised voices in the dressing room) and I am wanting that. In terms of effort, commitment and spirit, it was there in abundance and I can't fault the boys on that."
The visitors had taken the lead through a strike by Jonathan Grounds, but Kilmarnock came back to win through a double from Jamie Hamill and a goal from David Silva.
Despite the disappointing loss, Hughes was happy with his side’s performance. The former Hibs captain is hoping for more of the same as his players bid to put a halt to their run of poor results.
He said that, “If you get to 2-0, that would ease the pressure a bit and then you can really get slick. But it was not to be and that's what's happening with us — it is not falling for us and we are not getting that bit of Lady Luck. The boys are absolutely
gutted. If there was a problem with the spirit, I would be worried, but they are giving their all and there is real disappointment that we got beat.”
Hughes also bemoaned his team’s lack of good fortune and is desperate to pick up their second win of the season. He said that, "We are just not carrying any luck and we just need to get that win and, if we do and go on a wee run, the media will jump on to
someone else."
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