Scott Brown praises Hibs duo as strings puller and 'breath of fresh air' win former midfielder's acclaim
The former Hibs midfielder was talking about the club ahead of their emphatic weekend win.
Scott Brown insists consistency is the key for Hibs with the Marink Reedijk era having a rocket put beneath it.
The former Celtic and Easter Road favourite was appearing on Sportsound, prior to Saturday’s thumping 4-0 win over Aberdeen, that came six days after defeating Hearts at Hampden. With a Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers to look forward to and Reedijk’s first Premiership win sealed, things are now looking up in Leith, after a tricky start to the Dutchman’s tenure.
Brown likes in particular what Martin Boyle and Owen Elding are bringing to the Hibs frontline. After seeing his old side overcome adversity in the 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals, sustained league form into the winter should now be eyed. He said: “Hibs are a team who have underperformed but there was that relief of the manager getting his first win.
Scott Brown on Hibs
“Especially against Hearts as well, because I think everybody wrote Hibs off, going to Hampden, big pitch, Hearts dominating. It probably didn’t help they scored an early goal but Tomas Magnusson going off changed the game if I’m honest, Calvin Miller as well.
“I feel like Hibs when they do play, they have pace and quality. Martin Boyle up top especially is still pulling the strings. Owen Elding has been like a breath of fresh air. He’s been a great find for Hibs. You’ve got to the cup final against Rangers, you are going to be the underdogs yet again, but it’s the consistency in the league now. They must kick on.”
Reedijk said post-match: "The combination of performance and result is really good. What is also really good is the guys who come on make a difference - Alex Williams had a fantastic match after coming on in 10 minutes. It's fantastic how he coped with it and kept on fighting. That's what we need. Also the guys who came on, there are three of them on the scoresheet. That is a good sign.
Marink Reedijk on Aberdeen 0-4 Hibs
"I can be critical as well, because we had to score in the first half. We allowed Aberdeen into the match too much for my liking. But 4-0 here in Aberdeen is a result which gives me a good feeling. We did well. Jamie McGrath's goal really opened the game up.
“The other goals were really good, the sprint Thibault [Klidje] had for the second goal. I'm delighted that he then scores as well, because he works hard. And Nicky Cadden scores with I believe his wrong foot, if I am correct? Yes. That was a nice one to finish it off with.”