It's thumbs up for Leigh as Griffiths Hat Trick Kills off Killie

When I set off on the road to Hampden I did not think that I would be following Hibs to Hampden !

As a Hearts supporter I was hoping that by the QF stage of the competition I would be joing my beloved Jambos on a victorious crusade to win the 'Big Cup' again. Following Hibs emphatic at Rugby Park I am now committed to watching Hibs again in April in the semi-final at Hampden against Falkirk and possibly returning to Hamden in May to see them lift the trophy for the first time since 1902. The 'road' has become a bit bumpy.

Two of my brothers are big Hibs fans - Joe was on holiday on the 3rd March but Brian was 'up for it' and I travelled through with 'The Dook' and after a couple of scoops in the Park Hotel I took my place in the away end with my brother.

Hibs won well and in Leigh 'face-like-a-thumb' Griffiths had the most accomplished player on the pitch. The maverick Leither scored a fine hat trick and was on the move and on fire all afternoon. I still find it hard to congratulate Hibs so I will leave that to a poster from the Killie Kickback forum. 'Goodfella' wrote: "Well done to Hibs and I am as pissed of as any Killie fans today at our cup exit. Hibs team looked like they wanted to win more than ours and they were cheered on by a great support and deserved to win on the day. Shame we cannot say the same and no idea what has happened to our support in recent years. Well done to the Killie fans that did tuun out and try and get behind the team as for the one's that did not hang your heads in shame."

Here are some pics from what (I have to confess) was an enjoyable day out.

Hibs fans pack the away end

The Dook looking on with interest and anticipation.

These three guys were only too happy to pose for a photo at half time. They certainly added a some colour to the occasion

Also at half time the Killie teenage dancing girls strutted their stuff

Hibs on the attack in the second half

The men in green wearing yellow salute their travelling fans at full time