Joe Newell hopes Hibs' Premier Sports Cup defeat to Falkirk was just a 'little blip' as he delivered a 'not good enough' verdict after the defeat.
Lee Johnson kicked off his competitive reign in style as his men put on a five-star show against Clyde at Easter Road with Christian Doidge grabbing a hat-trick. But fast forward a couple of days and it was a completely different story as the Bairns ran out 1-0 winners over the capital outfit thanks to Aidan Nesbitt's looping header.
Newell is in no doubt that Hibs should be going to Falkirk and winning and says they just weren't at the races against the Scottish League One side. John McGlynn's men now hold top spot in the group and can control their own destiny in a bid to reach the last 16 of the competition. For Hibs, they know they must beat Bonnyrigg Rose and Greenock Morton in their final two games to stand a chance, with Newell claiming he will take 'the kick up the backside' if it means victories in both.
