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Jones urges Hibs to grab third place



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Published Date: 15 March 2008
By ANGUS WRIGHT
CAPTAIN Rob Jones has warned in-form Hibernian not to pass up the chance of booking a Uefa Cup place for next season now they have moved to within striking distance in the Premier League.
The fifth-placed Easter Road outfit have climbed to within two points of European rivals Dundee United and Motherwell courtesy of Wednesday's 1-0 home win over the Fir Park side. With United relieved of league duty due to tomorrow's CIS Cup final and Motherwell entertaining Celtic in today's early kick-off, Hibs could leap into third spot if they beat Kilmarnock in Edinburgh.

After a disappointing ten-game winless league run, the capital club have now turned the corner with five victories in their last six games, and Jones is keen to keep it up.

The 28-year-old centre-half said: "There is no point having a run like that and then falling away again. It's nice to be involved in the fight for Europe, but we're not naive, there is still an awful long way to go."

Jones credits the turn-around in part to new manager Mixu Paatelainen for instilling confidence and an improved squad spirit that had gone missing under the previous regime of John Collins. "The new manager has come in and stamped his authority straight away," he said.





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  • Last Updated: 14 March 2008 11:37 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Hibernian FC , UEFA Cup
 
1

Pazuzu,

15/03/2008 00:10:11
Hope springs inferno!
2

Cammy,

Craigleith 15/03/2008 02:18:34
You've got give it to the Scotsman.

You could simply just say hello and the Scotsman would turn that in to "Controversial Start For New Arrival".

Jones actually said "The new manager has come in and stamped his authority". The Scotsman translates this into "Jones credits Mixu for instilling the confidence and stability missing under the old regime".

Just a little work from reporters to get a story of real honest interest would be nice. Not just phone up everyday for a quote then work it into a story it clearly isn't.

Write it, and they will read.....
3

Jam Tarts 1874,

On the Reobound 15/03/2008 08:40:05
Still can't find out who this 15% of hibs fans were who thought hibs can win the Scottish Cup. This extract is from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League fans survey for 2007/08

Section 4.2 – Scottish Cup Expectations

In total, 26.7% of fans expected to win the Scottish Cup. These fans represented 9 of the 12 CBPL clubs with 32.4% being Rangers supporters, 28.7% being Celtic, 15.6% being Hibernian and 9.8% being Hearts fans. The other clubs who had a smaller percentage of fans who believed they would win the Scottish Cup were Aberdeen, Dundee United, Falkirk, Kilmarnock and Motherwell.

Beggars belief doesn't it?!! lol!

The survey also shows that 73% of fans recognise Tynecastle as having the best atmosphere in the SPL. Obviously hibs are nowhere near that figure, I assume that empty seats don't make much noise.
4

JT fae Cardiff,

Edinburgh 15/03/2008 09:19:11
#3 Well away and polsh your 73% then and display it in your "overflowing" trophy cabinet.
5

yoyo,

15/03/2008 10:07:35
#3 Only noise i've heard this season coming out of the pink bus shelter is boos and the 'atmosphere has tended to leave the stadium well before the end of the game. They have though done quite well this season with second hand scarf sales though.
By the way who believes surveys these days?
6

Neutral Observer,

15/03/2008 10:07:47
#3 Tart

What a yawn you are. I guess when you start to talk in the house or in the pub people are quickly excusing themselves to leave the room, or are happy that they will soon be fast asleep.

Can I say that 70.62% of the readers of these posts eyes glaze over when you write this boring tripe. I would guess that the Clydesdale Bank's survey might have had 5 contributors only from each club and thus the statistics are skewed.
7

Voice of the mysterons,

Mars 15/03/2008 10:13:40
#3 One of the things I do an a Saturday is catch up with correspondance. I had to check the spelling of pointless in the dictionary and it turns out the definition was you.
8

FFF,

15/03/2008 10:44:22
100% of residents in my household think 75% of Hearts supporters using these threads are clutching at straws in their attempts at justifying their self-proclaimed 'Bigness'
9

Silence of the Yams,

15/03/2008 11:07:49
What's happened to that new Yam stand Vlad promised?

I hear crickets...
10

HibbyPaul,

15/03/2008 12:38:23
Now back to the original subject after all the nonsense from the Yam plebs.

Rob Jones is right, this is the kind of game Hibs have slipped up in the past. Vital to pick up three points to guarantee top 6 and move into 3rd.
11

FFF,

15/03/2008 16:58:44
Original subject #10?

Done and dusted....back up to 3rd and on course for Europe. Looks like Hearts are running out of games though HeHeHe

 

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