Thomaseberg hits reverse on 'easy' tie claim

MIDTJYLLAND boss Thomas Thomaseberg has backtracked on his cocky claim his side will ease past Hibs - and even tried to blame someone else for saying it.

- From Scott Burns

MIDTJYLLAND boss Thomas Thomasberg has backtracked on his cocky claim his side will ease past Hibs - and even tried to blame someone else for saying it.

In the aftermath of the Europa League draw, Thomasberg boasted the Danes will progress into the third qualifying round.

But now fe has stated David Gray's side will present a stern challenge in tonight's clash.

Thomasberg, whose side are Champions League regulars, said: “| have a feeling that somebody says it was an easy draw for us. Not at all.