Took the lads to their first football match today at Easter Road. My mate Al, who'd got us the tickets, gave the lads a green and white football scarf each.

Placing the scarves solemnly around their necks, he said: "there you go boys. Prepare yourselves for a lifetime of near misses and bitter footballing disappointments. Congratulations. You're now Hibs supporters."

With a sales pitch like that, how could anyone resist?