A lot riding on cups for Hibs this season, says Allan

Saturday's Premier Sports Cup visit to Ross County is a "huge game" for Hibernian head coach David Gray, says former Easter Road favourite Scott Allan.

"There's no other way to look at it from a Hibs perspective," Allan told the BBC Scotland Football Podcast as his old team aim for a semi-final place.

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Gray's side have lost ground in the Premiership after back-to-back defeats to Hearts and St Johnstone, while a late collapse at home to Gent cost them a place in the Conference League.

"There's a lot riding on the cups, with Hibs having been disappointing in the last two years," added Allan, who had three separate spells at the club.

County are unbeaten in League One and 38-year-old former Hibs striker Brian Graham has nine goals in all competitions.

"It will be difficult against a team that is winning games, with a striker that is scoring goals," added Allan. "They have a strong squad for a club in League One.

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"I think it could be tricky, but I still believe Hibs will have enough to get through the tie.

"There is some real quality in the team. Whether they are getting the best out of them at the moment is another question."

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