'Heartbroken' O'Hora defends Hibs' mentality
Warren O'Hora has denied Hibs have a mentality issue after their "very cruel" Conference League exit to Gent. David Gray's side blew a 2-1 lead in the closing stages of Thursday's play-off second leg at Easter Road, with Miguel Chaiwa's stoppage-time own goal giving the Belgians a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Warren O Hora has dismissed concerns over Hibs' mentality after their heartbreaking Conference League failure to advance beyond the play-off stage. The Scottish side squandered a two-goal lead in the second leg against Gent, ultimately falling 3-2 on aggregate to the Belgian champions. O Hora, the defender, expressed his heartbreak, acknowledging that his team deserved more but ultimately fell short.
He emphasized that Hibs' mentality remains a topic of no debate, highlighting the team's resilience throughout the season. Despite setbacks, including a 4-3 loss to Legia Warsaw and an away game against Shkendija, Hibs consistently demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity. O Hora stressed that the group of players gave everything against Gent, and while they didn't secure the desired result, he firmly believes the effort was commendable.
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