Hibs goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger has described the travelling support as “amazing” following yesterday’s 0-0 draw at Celtic Park.

The Austrian shot-stopper made a number of crucial saves as Hibs earned a hard-fought point against the league holders, Celtic.

Sallinger lauded praise on his teammates when speaking to Hibs TV after the game.

He said: “I think we’ve done well. The first 10 to 15 minutes weren’t the best, but after that we came good into the game. We had a good few moments.

“I think the main thing was how we defended our goal. It was quite impressive for us. A clean sheet at Celtic Park is amazing.

“I’m very happy [with the clean sheet]. I think the effort was amazing. Celtic didn’t have [clear] chances in the second half because we did so well in the box. They were just playing around the box.

“How we defended the box was amazing. I think we fully deserved this clean sheet.”

The improved defensive showing comes off the back of Tuesday evening’s frustrating 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Falkirk. 

While reflecting on that performance compared to our showing in Glasgow, Sallinger also touched on the importance of a strong display heading into next Saturday’s Edinburgh Derby clash at Tynecastle Park. 

“It feels great because a lot of people are talking about us conceding too many goals, so coming here to Celtic Park and having a clean sheet is really, really good.”

After keeping his first league clean sheet Sallinger also praised our fans’ backing from the away end and is looking forward to the same backing in Gorgie next weekend.

“I think after 20 minutes, the stadium was quiet and only our fans that were singing,” he added.

“It was quite amazing. I’m very much looking forward to Saturday.

“I think the fans are also looking forward to Saturday. I think they will be amazing again.”

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.

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