Hibernian head into their upcoming Cup clash with Rangers believing their own past struggles could give them a decisive psychological edge.
The Easter Road side have endured their fair share of turmoil in recent seasons, battling through managerial changes, inconsistent form and fierce scrutiny from supporters. That experience, players and staff believe, has toughened them for the pressure-cooker moments that often decide knockout football.
Rangers, by contrast, arrive in the tie facing a storm of criticism. Russell Martin’s side are under mounting pressure following a poor run of results, with questions over dressing room unity and fan unrest casting a long shadow over Ibrox.
Hibs sense an opportunity. Having learned how to turn adversity into fuel, they see parallels between their own past crises and the fragile state their opponents now find themselves in. Insiders suggest that confidence is quietly building within the camp that they can unsettle Rangers early and exploit any nervousness.
With a place in the next round at stake, the match promises more than just football — it’s a battle of mentality. Hibs, hardened by their own survival stories, will look to prove that scars from the past can become strengths, while Rangers must show they can withstand the pressure and respond in kind.
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