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Exeterhibby many Hibs fans went to Easter Road Stadium specifically to see some of the new players that Stubbs had signed during the summer and you're absolutely correct - none of these players were fielded. I sat in the West Stand beside a Hibs man who had driven all the way up from his home in Worcester and he was clearly disappointed before the game even started. I quickly explained to him that Hibs regard for the Petrofac Cup will be number four on the club's priority list - nice to win but it's nothing more than a pre-season friendly where players are still trying to train up to full match fitness. Also Scott Allan was never gonna appear at the start of this match because of all the ridiculous shenanigans that suddenly arose in the days preceding this match. Did this have an effect on the lead up to this match? Of course it did and any fool can see that!!!!!!! At least Stubbs and Hibs have now swatted this issue away like an irritating fly!! We'll see if Rangers and their fans move on from the issue eh and get on with the business of just playing football - isn't that what it should be all about or is that view too simple for the desperate who want to win at all cost and have too much to lose??