Hibs fan Liam Henderson happy to silence Easter Road crowd for Falkirk
It’s a tough gig for Liam Henderson having to deal with the Hearts-supporting contingent in the Falkirk group.
A lifelong Hibee, the defender has to endure the likes of boss John McGlynn and his team-mate Coll Donaldson with the Jambos flying high in the Scottish Premiership this season so far.
But Henderson is happy to further disrupt Hibs’ up-and-down campaign this Saturday when he takes to the Easter Road pitch for the first time as a player. He’s already scored a crucial goal for Falkirk this season against his heroes – netting a brilliant equaliser in the 2-2 draw on home turf back in September.
Ahead of this Saturday’s trip to Leith, the 29-year-old said that he is relishing going away to big grounds having worked his way up through the SPFL’s four divisions.
"I’ve been loving it,” he said. “I hadn’t played a proper game at Pittodrie and we won there. Tannadice was my first time too and we won there! Easter Road will be a first for me too after Ibrox also… it’s just about embracing it and enjoying the challenge.
"I am buzzing to go to Easter Road. As a wee boy, my dad took me to the games as a season ticket holder and it is what you dream of. You want to play on the Easter Road pitch in front of the crowd. But I’ll be playing for the Falkirk fans this Saturday even although all my mates will be sitting in the East Stand giving me dogs abuse!”
Fans’ favourite Henderson added: “We have real belief. We are here on merit and we have shown that we can stay in this league and do well. I’ve tried to use my experience this season so far. Connor (Allan) has been brilliant beside me.”