Are ready to Hibs downer

Pittodrie and it’s a position the 21-yearold feels he is growing into.

“I think when I first got the role, the main thing the manager and Daz were saying was ‘just keep doing what you do’.

“That’s probably the reason why I got the role in the first place.

“Obviously, if I lead the team on a Saturday, I’m at the front of the queue. But I try to keep the same role, defend myself, motivate as much as I can and try to be positive — I think that’s crucial.

“Especially with the young back four we’ve had recently, everyone’s doing great, it’s just about encouraging them on.

“I’ve been more vocal but I think that’s just me getting older anyway and taking on more responsibility.

“Responsibilities come really quickly — last year was just about staying in the team and this year is the same but there’s added duties.

“I suppose when you get older, you need to be more responsible and grown up but I’ve loved it. “It’s making me learn quickly.” With O’Dea likely to still be missing with a knee problem, Kerr is set to continue with the armband for Sunday’s clash — a game he can’t wait for.

“I’m looking forward to it — games on TV are always that wee bit special.

“It’ll just be business as usual for us in the dressing-room, though.

“We know what we need to do.”

last weekend at Pittodrie and is confident he can fill that position again on Sunday when Hibs are the visitors at Dens.