McLeish backing Mixu
FORMER Hibs manager Alex McLeish has backed under-fire Mixu Paatelainen to turn things around at Easter Road following the club's troubled pre-season campaign, writes Barry Johnston.
McLeish, who spent three years in Leith before leaving to manage Rangers and then Scotland, said: "I have a soft spot for Hibs after my time there.
"There's no doubt it will be a tough season, because the expectations at Easter Road are always high. But you have to bear in mind the calibre of players Hibs have lost in the past couple of seasons.
"It won't have been easy for Mixu during pre-season because the pressure is on you whether it's a friendly or not.
"But I really hope things pick up for the big man and I'm sure it will. He's an honest guy and I'm sure the players will start to respond to that."
Hibs kick off their SPL campaign against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday.
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