Hearts legend John Robertson believes Hibs fans will 'get nervous' prior to Scottish Cup clash

Inverness CT boss confident his side can pull off an upset
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John Robertson believes his Inverness Caledonian Thistle team are more than capable of going to Easter Road and pulling off a Scottish Cup shock.

The Highland team were drawn against Hibs in the quarter-finals of the competition after managing to see off Scottish Premiership side Livingston in the previous round.

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The tie will take place at a familiar venue for the former Hearts striker, who famously netted 27 goals against the green half of the Edinburgh divide during his time at Tynecastle.

Inverness CT manager John Robertson. Picture: SNSInverness CT manager John Robertson. Picture: SNS
Inverness CT manager John Robertson. Picture: SNS

Hibs will be heavy pre-match favourites to advance to the semi-finals as they host a team from the second tier, but Robertson reckons there will be a nervousness that sets in among the home ranks and their supporters that ICT have to take advantage of.

He told the Press and Journal: "Everyone wanted us. We were a very popular team because everyone wanted the Championship team at home.

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“Hibs will be absolutely delighted. Them and their fans will think it’s the best draw they could have got and the easiest route to a semi-final.

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“Nearer the game, they will start to get nervous and think ‘what if it doesn’t go to plan?’ We have to capitalise on that.

“Yes they will be hot favourites but we’re more than capable. That should give our boys hope and belief that if we go down there, play very well and compete as we did against Livingston, get about Hibs and play with bravery than we’ve still got a chance of going through.

“Hibs are playing OK and scoring goals but they are conceding goals. We will look at their strengths and threats in attacking areas but let’s look at their defence. They do leak goals, so we can get at them. They were very good going forward at Ross County but in the second half, creaked under a bit of pressure.”