Hibs captain David Gray and midfielder Liam Henderson are looking forward to another appearance at the national stadium tomorrow but want to be heading back along the M8 with some added luggage. Right-back Gray says that he is relishing the "real honour" of leading the team out against Rangers at Hampden Park. The club captain said that it is a great honour every team he leads the side out onto the pitch, but will be ever more special when he leads the side out on to the new surface at the national stadium with the opportunity to win a trophy. Gray said: "It'll be the same as every other time I lead the team out; it’s a massive honour to be captain of such a big club. I really appreciate the role I do and I really look forward to it every time I do. To have the opportunity to do it in a cup final is a real honour for me and one I’m really looking forward to."
Henderson, who has been on a season-long loan from Celtic, is keen to finish off what he describes as an enjoyable spell in the Capital on a high by helping to guide Hibs to a long awaited win in this weekend’s final. Lifting the trophy would give something back to the fans in return for the support he has received since joining the Easter Road side. He also believes that the season has been a personal best for him so far in his short career, and he hopes it acts as a springboard for himself to further his footballing career. Henderson said: "I’d love to win the trophy, it would top off the best season I’ve ever had personally and it would be great to give something back to the fans and the club by giving them the victory. The loan spell for me has been brilliant, it’s been the best season for me so far in my short career so far."