Hibernian full of confidence ahead of Rangers game, says Alan Stubbs
Monday 21 December 2015 16:34, UK
Alan Stubbs says Hibernian are full of confidence heading into their Championship title clash with Rangers.
Hibs, who were in danger of falling 11 points behind Mark Warburton's side before the two teams met at Easter Road in November, drew level with the league leaders on Saturday thanks to their last-gasp win over Queen of the South.
While Rangers have only won two of their last six league games, Hibs have now won 15 and drawn twice in their 17 matches since going down 1-0 at Ibrox in August.
And head coach Stubbs believes his players are at the peak of their confidence ahead of their meeting in Glasgow on December 28.
He told Hibs TV: "They are because, to be honest, I don't know even know how many games it is, but they have been gaining confidence and confidence from the weeks that have gone past.
"That's 17 or 18 games that we are unbeaten now. If you're not confident after that, then I'm afraid you are never going to be."
The top of the table clash is among the most highly-anticipated games of the Scottish season so far and Stubbs would not attempt to play down its significance.
"I'm not going to try and deny it and say it's just another three points," he said. "It's a big game. It really is.
"It's not going to decide anything, I think that's important to say, but I think it will have a psychological effect.
"It would give a team an impetus coming out of the game, whether that's a spring in their step or whether it's a little more confidence, only time will tell. But what I can say is that we'll be ready for it."
