Collins proud of Hibs youngsters

Collins put out a team of youngster at Pittodrie

Hibs boss John Collins was happy to watch his young side hold Aberdeen.

"The kids did me proud, as well as the football club and themselves. I am delighted with them all," he said.

"I think in the first half they showed composure to pass the ball well, while also demonstrating grit, determination and togetherness.

"The second half was tougher as we had a man sent off and it is hard to get a hold of the ball when you are a man down, but we showed terrific spirit."

Interview: Hibernian manager John Collins

Collins saw his team have to play through injury time with only nine men, but refused to openly criticise referee Stuart Dougal for sending off Sean Lynch and Dermot McCaffrey.

"There is no point in me saying anything," said the manager.

"They are two good tacklers and two honest boys who have never tried to hurt anyone in their lives.

"On the outside looking in, when you see there was two red cards and eight bookings then you will think it was a battle out there, but I just thought there were two teams trying to win the match."