Source: Team_Talk
Hibs boss wary of 'spirited' Thistle
Hibs have not won in their six visits to the ground following Inverness' move there just over four years ago.[LNB]A few weeks ago Paatelainen's men would have fancied their chances of breaking their duck, with Caley Thistle having sunk to the foot of the SPL after eight straight league defeats.[LNB]But new boss Terry Butcher has revived Inverness' fortunes, helping them to a win and two draws in all competitions since taking charge.[LNB]"This was always going to be a very tough game," said Paatelainen, whose side were held to a 1-1 draw on their last visit in August.[LNB]"We put in a good display when we last went to Inverness, we hit the post that day and we felt we should have taken three points as we had quite a few clear-cut chances to score more than the goal we did get.[LNB]"If we perform in a similar manner on Saturday then we can take all three points, but right now they are a very different side.[LNB]"They are very spirited after a change of management. They have had a couple of decent results since that happened and I expect they will press us on Saturday.[LNB]"They will harry us and be spirited and aggressive, so if we are to take anything from the game then we need to be at our best.[LNB]"We don't want to look at the history, we have never won there and now they are doing well so we are up against it.[LNB]"But if we can play the full 90 minutes this time in the same way we started against Kilmarnock then we can win this game."[LNB]Paatelainen added on his club's official website: "Their players will certainly be up for this game as they want to show the new management team they are worthy of starting places.[LNB]"But that is just the way our players should view the situation.[LNB]"They should approach the game in the same manner, they must go out there thinking they are going to be the star man in this game, thinking they are not going to make a mistake, that they are going to bully their opponent and dominate their area of the pitch.[LNB]"If every player who is out there performing for us approaches the game in that way then we will win the match."[LNB]Hibs will be boosted by the presence of captain Rob Jones, who has shaken off a stomach bug.[LNB]The defender was forced off at half-time of last weekend's 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock but will lead the side out in the Highlands.[LNB]Paatelainen said: "Rob was training again on Monday, the problem last weekend was simply down to a stomach bug and that cleared up over the week so Rob will be fit for the game this week."[LNB]The Hibs boss also revealed January signing Denes Rosa should be okay after a hamstring injury, while he hopes utility man Ian Murray will return sooner than expected from last week's groin operation.[LNB]He said: "We are also hoping that Ian Murray will not be out for as long as four weeks, perhaps three weeks at the most.[LNB]"He is sorely missed as he is an experienced and whole-hearted player who gives his all for the team."[LNB][LNB] Hibernian 13/8[LNB], Inverness 7/4[LNB], Draw 9/4[LNB]
