We are not facing the cost of giving crisis

Hibs are already out of cup after handing away win on a plate but Marsh declares....

- ALAN MARSHALL

DAVID MARSHALL insists Hibs are not in crisis but admits they are already under pressure after their Premier Sports Cup debacle.

Following Wednesday's home draw with Morton and penalty shoot-out defeat, Lee Johnson's side were already facing an early cup exit before being stripped of a point for playing banned Rocky Bushiri.

Having reached the Final last season in one bright spot from a poor campaign, it has been the worst possible start for the new manager's revamped side.

With just tomorrow's friendly against Norwich left before the Premiership kick-off against St Johnstone, the Leith men are desperately seeking answers to poor displays in last week's loss to Falkirk and then Morton.

But despite key players missing with injury, a raft of fresh faces and some unable to play because of work permit issues that still hamper Marijan Cabraja and Elie Youan, Marshall accepts massive improvements are needed to get angry fans back onside.