John Hughes: Hibs must stop Robbie Keane

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Steve Forbes

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Hibs boss John Hughes believes if Hibs are to have any chance of taking three points this Sunday against Celtic, then they must snuff out Robbie Keane.

The 29-year-old is currently on loan from English Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur, having previously played for Inter Milan, Liverpool and Leeds United.

Keane, who is said to be on £65,000-a-week at Parkhead, has scored 11 goals in 11 games since signing on transfer deadline day in January, and Hibs boss Hughes reckons Keane is the biggest danger to his side returning to winning ways.

He said:

"Keane's always been a player I have admired, the way he can drop off, play on the shoulder, the way he goes and finishes," he said. "But for me any of my defenders knowing they will be up against him on Sunday should be inspired by the challenge of keeping him out."

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