I must admit it's a bit of a 'tongue in cheek' suggestion but if Hibs were gonna be consistent then they'd conclude their preparations at a Spanish training complex like La Manga. My biggest criticism would be that they never earned that break yet. However, it wouldn't be a break because it would be part of a strict training and 'chilling out' process away from press/media intrusion! The other factor that 'sticks in my mind' is that this ploy has not yet produced eventual success on the pitch. So lets do the prep work at home and control any interference from the Glesca mafia/media!
At the moment Hibs are quietly going through the process of light training, relaxation and generally toning up before this crucial cup final confrontation with Rangers. The decent weather is in their favour as well. I know a lotta Hibs fans would be opposed to the players and coaching staff flying off to the likes of La Manga but there would be some advantages in doing so but not enough to convince me that it would be justified this time.
At the moment Hibs are quietly going through the process of light training, relaxation and generally toning up before this crucial cup final confrontation with Rangers. The decent weather is in their favour as well. I know a lotta Hibs fans would be opposed to the players and coaching staff flying off to the likes of La Manga but there would be some advantages in doing so but not enough to convince me that it would be justified this time.
Three other ref officials didn't see it either and it proves what you can still 'get away with' as a match official and we've just observed two instances of such 'huge ref decisions' that played a massive part in condemning us to another season in the Championship. For example, had Thomson rightly ordered off Falkirk's McCracken, we would be discussing the Killie play off tie at ER. I'm hoping this time Thomson has done us a favour even though he is a devil at getting the big decisions wrong against Hibs!!! 
He recently sent off Celtic's Efe Ambrose for IMO a less extreme last man pk offence (ref League Cup semi v Ross County) but decided not to apply the same rule on McCracken - rightly slaughtered by pundits on bt sport and bbc sportsound!! But again it shows me what blatant gaffes/ignored offences refs can 'walk away from' with no repercussion! Will these refs do the same against Rangers, a football club that, together with factions of it's fans, antagonise and intimidate their perceived foes? Well lets wait n see eh!! 