Hibs appear to have put their struggles behind them after going seven games unbeaten.
The Hibees continue to go from strength to strength and beat Motherwell 3-1 at the weekend to move into the top six an put the relegation fears of a few weeks ago behind them.
Manager David Gray tweaked things to a 3-5-2 and they haven’t looked back since with key players like Martin Boyle and Nicky Cadden coming to the fore.
Targets will now have changed and the Easter Road men will surely feel they can snatch a European spot on current form, and possibly even third place.
They will also be looking at making signings this month to boost them further.
Gray hailed his ‘composed’ Hibees midfielder star Nectar Triantis for his display against the Steelmen.
And he’s not the only one who has been dishing out compliments.
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Neil McCann hails Hibs shape and individuals
Neil McCann has been impressed with Hibs‘ shape and how it gets the best out of individuals, as well as ensuring they are tight at the back and carry a threat going forward.
He picked out Josh Campbell, Dylan Levitt and Triantis as being crucial to it.
McCann told BBC Sportscene: “David played three at the back and almost this four across the middle with the one in behind and two really quick players up top.
“I think out of possession they are a lot more secure and carry threat from the Cadden twins on either wing.
“Josh Campbell plays such an important role. Motherwell were pretty narrow, so Hibs were saying ‘well you’re not getting through there.’
“Triantis and Levitt were reasonably tight and if they separated at all, bang, one of the centre-backs were up.
“Josh Campbell in the little space, what he does well is when the strikers separate or one comes short he then goes beyond, But the structure of the team stays the same.
“There’s a real responsibility of the wide players to make sure they’re a threat but also they’re getting the security of the extra man in midfield.
“It was really impressive.”
Brian Graham added: “I thought off the ball Hibs were absolutely fantastic.
“You can clearly see they’ve worked on it on the training ground because I thought the two in front of the backline (Triantis and Levitt) were absolutely fantastic. Their distances nullified Motherwell.”
Jack Vale deserved Motherwell red
Jack Vale was sent off for Motherwell for a dangerous tackle on Boyle, and Graham insists it was deserved.
He explained: “You’re not getting away with it in this day and age. It’s high, right on the calf.
“You see right away Martin Boyle is not happy with it.
“And if Stuart Kettlewell had a problem with it he would have mentioned it in his post-match interview, so he knows it’s a red card.”