Hibs have opened up on the reason surrounding their fixture change with Aberdeen in early November.
Lee Johnson's men were due to travel to Pittodrie on Saturday, November 5 but the fixture has now been pushed back 24 hours with the duo set to battle it out under the lights on the Friday with a 7.30pm kick-off.
The capital club have now revealed that the fixture swap comes down to advice from Police Scotland and match logistics. A club statement read: "Our away fixture with Aberdeen FC in November has been moved following advice from Police Scotland surrounding match logistics. Originally due to be played on Saturday 5 November, the match will now take place on Friday 4 November; kick-off at 7.30pm."
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The news comes just hours after it was revealed Johnson will not be in the dugout for Hibs' clash with Kilmarnock at Easter Road tomorrow after undergoing emergency surgery.
Jamie McAllister and Adam Owen will lead the team and will be supported by David Gray.
He told the Hibs club website: “I’d like to thank all the staff in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, especially the Hibs fans that looked after me along the way.
“I’m hoping to make a swift recovery and be back in the dugout as quickly as possible.
“Having never missed a game previously in management, obviously I’m frustrated at not being able to be physically attending Easter Road tomorrow.
“However, I am 100% with every player, staff member, and supporter in spirit to fight for a very important three points. GGTTH.”
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