Collins upset to lose late goal

Collins was frustrated after losing a late goal at Pittodrie

Hibernian manager John Collins was left to rue the loss of a late goal which earned Aberdeen a Scottish Cup replay.

"When the clock's running you'd like to think we can go on and win the game, take the sting out of it near the end," he told BBC Scotland.

"But Aberdeen are the home team and they were pushing forward. I'm disappointed with the goal we've lost.

"We fancy ourselves at home against anybody," he continued, looking forward to next week's re-match at Easter Road.

Collins was without Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown due to suspension and a hamstring injury, respectively.

And he believes the club can retain both players until the summer at least, despite strong interest from other clubs.

"I'm sure there's going to be bids coming in for them but I've said before we won't be selling them in the transfer window," Collins said.

"So the big clubs can keep their chequebooks warm for the summer."