Molde look to claim another Scottish scalp on home soil

Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains reluctant to take the credit for one of the most famous nights at the Aker Stadium, when the Norwegian outfit ran Ronny Deila’s Celtic ragged.

However, he will happily lap up the plaudits if his charges can claim another Scottish scalp this evening.

Solskjaer was technically at the helm when Molde defeated Celtic 3-1 in October 2015, a humbling encounter best remembered for Kris Commons’ furious reaction to being substituted.

But, having only been appointed two days prior to that fixture, it is not a victory he luxuriates in. Progression against Hibs, however, will be a different story.

“That win against Celtic was my first game back after Cardiff,” recalled Solskjaer. “I had one training session the day before then sat in the stands and enjoyed it, but don’t give me any credit for the result!

“We played some fantastic stuff and it was an unbelievable occasion for this club. If we manage to go through this time, I’ll have been a bigger part of it.

“This is one of the biggest games of the season for us. We’re not going to win the Europa League, but the adventure of making the group stages would be fantastic. We got into the group stages in 2015 when we beat Celtic twice and won the group and it gives a boost for the rest of the season.”

Having watched his side hammer league leaders Brann 5-1 on Sunday, Solskjaer is adamant Molde – with £10 millionrated Erling Braut Haaland back in the side – will be a very different proposition for Hibs compared to their meek showing in last week’s 0-0 draw.

“Our confidence is better than sky high after Sunday,” said Solskjaer. “I think we are ready for this.

“When I see the boys play the way they did against Brann, that’s what I want. The way I grew up under the gaffer [Sir Alex Ferguson] was about expressing yourselves, showing freedom, quality and hard work. We ran our b******* off and played good football on Sunday!”