Source: Team_Talk
Hughes: We need Easter Road support
John Hughes has told Hibernian fans the team needs their backing as they look to overturn NK Maribor's 3-0 advantage in the Europa League.[LNB] Even though the new East Stand will not be used this evening, Hibs are expecting a big crowd through the turnstiles.[LNB]The Hibs fans that watched their team beaten 1-0 in Sunday's friendly at Carlisle vented their frustration at the performance but Hughes insists the team needs their support tonight if they are to have any hope of staying in the competition.[LNB]He said: "The fans booing at Carlisle inspires me. I don't think I have to give the fans a message. [LNB]"One thing I wouldn't do is patronise the fans, that would be disrespectful.[LNB]"I think the fans know their stuff. Yes, we're all exasperated; yes, we want to win every football match.[LNB]"But what I will say to them is I'm trying to do it in a manner that I think they want to see and that is by playing good football.[LNB]"I saw a real dose of it last year, we played some right good stuff, and the fans just have to be patient.[LNB]"European nights at Easter Road are absolutely magnificent and that can be an inspiration in its own right.[LNB]"I just say to the supporters, 'get behind us, cheer us on' and hopefully we can go and do it.[LNB]"It's going to be an almighty ask but just look at Liverpool a few years ago scoring three goals in six minutes to turn the tie on its head and going on to win the Champions League.[LNB]"Anything is possible in football."
