Hibernian Women striker Jorian Baucom can’t wait to play at Easter Road in-front of thousands of people against Hearts on Saturday.
The American will experience playing at Easter Road and feel its atmosphere for the very first time and spoke at great length about the important role fans would play in helping the team to get a result.
“Every player looks forward to playing in a derby and getting to play in front of 5,000 plus fans is amazing.
“A derby is different compared to other games in the season. You want to come out with a win and going into Saturday, that’s going to be important for us.
“The ambiance and atmosphere will always be felt, whether you’re on the field or watching from the sidelines. You can’t really describe it until you’re on the pitch. Hopefully, on Saturday, those will be our supporters.
“Having supporters is crucial to our success. As long as you can hear it, knowing that everyone is rooting for you helps us gain momentum and confidence.
Playing in an Edinburgh Derby is similar to those experiences, according to Baucom, who has competed against some of the best players in the world while playing in the Champions League and other elite leagues.
“It all boils down to the support system, and the passionate and devoted Hibs supporters will be a tremendous asset to us.” In order for us to win this game, they must assist us along the route, which will make it extra spectacular.
With the team having scored an incredible 23 goals in their last 3 fixtures coming into this game – with Baucom having scored eight goals since her arrival in the summer – she was excited to be given the opportunity to extend that feat.
“I’m having a great time being able to find the back of the net. It’s always great to have that as a striker and having the support of the players and staff helps with the confidence building and that’s something I’ve really been enjoying.
“As a new team entering the season, I believe that’s beginning to show on the pitch as we’re learning from one other’s playing styles and habits. We are beginning to find the back of the net in greater numbers, and this trend will continue throughout the season. We’ll keep scoring in order to achieve that.
Jorian concluded by expressing how significant and unforgettable it would be to win the derby, all while wearing a wry smile.
Anyone would want to be able to do that, and I would be honoured to be able to. Hopefully, if we stick to the strategy and keep working hard, we can create some opportunities that lead to in me maybe finding the back of the net!”
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