Summary
FOR the second weekend running, Hibernian failed to take full advantage of slip-ups by their rivals for a Uefa Cup place. Last week they lost to Aberdeen after those rivals, Dundee United and Motherwell, drew with each other. Yesterday, having seen both those teams lose the day before, Hibs could only draw with Rangers.
That result takes them on to the 52-point mark, level with United, a point behind Motherwell, and just two clear of a resurgent Aberdeen. With two games in hand Motherwell remain favourites to seal third place, but Mixu Paatelainen believes his team are still well in the running.See the full content of this document
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Paatelainen Still Optimistic of Netting Third Spot
"I think we have a good chance," the Hibs manager said. "We've got two matches left, and ...
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