Lee Johnson has opened up on the special moment between the Hibs players and fans at the end of the thumping win over Livingston.
The Hibees continued their top run of form in the league with a big 4-1 win at the Tony Macaroni Arena as the charge for firstly the top six and European football continues. Joel Nouble fired the hosts ahead but a Elie Youan double, Stephane Omegona own goal and Mykola Kukharevych strike in the 97th minute secured a massive win.
It's been an up and down season for the Easter Road side but the results of late has been brilliant with the 3,500 fans who made the trip showing their appreciation. Johnson wants that bond to grow stronger and stronger as they battle every hurdle. Next up is Rangers in the capital under the lights. The Hibs gaffer believes if the fans show out and support on Wednesday night like they did at Livingston, they will have a big chance.
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He told the Hibs website: “We want that connection. We’re building this story together and battling through every hurdle.
“We’ve had bad times this year, took our fair share of criticism, but all the players can do is bounce back, respond, and keep building their performances.
“The January recruits have really helped us in terms of their personality and football ability, and we feel like a side that’s got a strong spirit.
“We’re going into two difficult games, but it’s another big emotional occasion on Wednesday and if the fans support us like they did today, then we will have a chance.”
On the big win on the road, he added: “That’s for Ron and the family. We wanted to make it an occasion where we performed like we needed to; that was why it was enjoyable.
“When you go a goal down here on a difficult surface, in difficult circumstances, the boys had to dig in and they did that, whilst showing quality and flair. On another day we could’ve had more goals too.
“I’m really, really happy. It was great to bring on top quality players, which showed the strength on our bench, and that’s still without the likes of McGeady and Boyle.”
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