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[ancient hibee]

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We played the containing game very well, lets not get all excited about the outcome. We offered absolutely nothing as an attaking force, Robinson did not make one save in the whole match. We never had one shot in the whole match that was on target, unless you count zemamma's effort than nearly went over the stand, and murrays miss at the end of the 1st half, that was the nearest we got. It was like a training match for the majority of the game, although we did pass it well from back to midfield and back again. We kept the ball well in those positions, but going forward over the half way line, we either lost it when passing forward, or they tackled us and won the ball from us. We did have some very good performances, especially imho Bamba. He could have played for them last night, and not looked out of place. He confirmed what i have thought for a while, Bamba could play in the EPL, and it wouldnt surprise me if that happened in the future.

That report could have been applied to plenty of Falkirk's performances,neat,possession for the sake of it,no passes into dangerous areas,no end product.There must be variation-Celtic won last night as the result of what was basically a hoof into the box.

[blackpoolhibs]

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I see where you are coming from but after the Preston game there was alot of doom about this place, Blackburn are a EPL side and we did well so there was alot of postives to take from the game, well, except Nish.

Yip, i agree plenty of positives, especially the way we did try to pass the ball. I still feel we need 2 full backs, a centre half, a right sided midfielder, and another centre forward, as nish will never make one. What a fairy he is. He seemed frightened of making a challenge last night, and pulled out of a few.

[blackpoolhibs]

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That report could have been applied to plenty of Falkirk's performances,neat,possession for the sake of it,no passes into dangerous areas,no end product.There must be variation-Celtic won last night as the result of what was basically a hoof into the box.

Blackburn had 11 big athletes. 11 players who compete in the hardest league in the world every week. We looked very small compaired to them last night, but seemed to have more technical ability to them, but their greater height weight and speed made it very difficult for us. We wont have the same problems with the SPL, we will compete as we always do. We do need more quality though in certain positions. Over to you Rod.

[Bristolhibby]

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I didnt hear any racism either. Cant argue with what's been said above - Zemmama looked good. Passed it quite well. No cutting edge. Blackburn were pish.

"One man and his fork lift truck couldnae carry Nade" was the song of the night for me.

Was trying to figure what that chant was. Haha!

J

[Speedway]

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Was trying to figure what that chant was. Haha!

J

I believe it was:

One man went to carry
Went to carry Nade
One man and his forklift truck
Couldnae Carry Nade

Two men went to carry
Etc

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I believe it was:

One man went to carry
Went to carry Nade
One man and his forklift truck
Couldnae Carry Nade

Two men went to carry
Etc

That's what I CALL a football song.

[darwenhibby]

Hibs are the worst team I have seen at Ewood ever in a pre season friendly.

The go pass pass hoof the ball up and then it goes out for a throw in.

If Hibs were still at Ewood now they still would not have scored.

I was going to Leave after 30 minutes and go to the pub.

You never troubled Robinson once.

That was the interpretation of the game from one very biased father in law.

Especially when two of his grandsons were in the Darwen end supporting Hibs.


My reply
"And your cr*p couldnae score against them!! How bad are your lot?"

[Future17]

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Didn't hear the Edinburgh chant and wished I had seen Deano.

Bluckburn did live up to their name Hackburn, their number 8 should have been shown red or subbed by Alerdyce after that shcocking two footed lunge at Zemmama.

Can't wait to Saturday with hopefully a resurgent Deek back

Keith Andrews - ridiculous tackle for any game never mind a pre-season friendly.

Some good performances in the Hibs ranks last night, special mention to Maka, Hogg, Bamba and of course, Zouma!

[Bobo]

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Never heard any of that?

Neither did I, must be going deaf in my old age either that or I was too engrossed in eating my curry pie.

[Dashing Bob S]

Agree largely with what has been said. Blackburn threatened to run riot in the first 20 where we were saved by Maka and some bad finishing. They were big and physical and our defense and midfield struggled.

Then we got the passing game together and, I thought, made them look a pretty inept, third-rate outfit. In fact, two Blackburn fans I attended with (nice meal in Blues bar at the home end before kick-off) were embarrassed that they couldn't get the ball and by the number of 'ole's' coming from the Hibs fans in the Darwen Stand.

That said we had no cutting edge and made few chances bar the Murray miss and Zommer's run though the entire lumbering Rovers defence. Not surprising as we only had Nish up front and lacked pace in the fullbacks with McCann and Murray both, for different reasons not able to bomb up and down the flanks with the requisite pace. I feel this is the key to making Yogi's system work effectively.

McBride surprised me. I thought he was marvelous sitting in front of the defence and to me he ran the game.

I picked up the local East Lancs paper today where they were lamenting Blackburn's inability to take their chances. Fair enough, but they should be far more concerned that for an hour Hibernian passed them off the park on their own turf and reduced them to speculative long range efforts on goal. Despite their height and strength they were hardly a good advert for the skill level of the bottom half of the EPL. Perhaps I have green-tinted specs but on that showing Hibs are simply a better footballing side.

[Gatecrasher]

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Agree largely with what has been said. Blackburn threatened to run riot in the first 20 where we were saved by Maka and some bad finishing. They were big and physical and our defense and midfield struggled.

Then we got the passing game together and, I thought, made them look a pretty inept, third-rate outfit. In fact, two Blackburn fans I attended with (nice meal in Blues bar at the home end before kick-off) were embarrassed that they couldn't get the ball and by the number of 'ole's' coming from the Hibs fans in the Darwen Stand.

That said we had no cutting edge and made few chances bar the Murray miss and Zommer's run though the entire lumbering Rovers defence. Not surprising as we only had Nish up front and lacked pace in the fullbacks with McCann and Murray both, for different reasons not able to bomb up and down the flanks with the requisite pace. I feel this is the key to making Yogi's system work effectively.

McBride surprised me. I thought he was marvelous sitting in front of the defence and to me he ran the game.

I picked up the local East Lancs paper today where they were lamenting Blackburn's inability to take their chances. Fair enough, but they should be far more concerned that for an hour Hibernian passed them off the park on their own turf and reduced them to speculative long range efforts on goal. Despite their height and strength they were hardly a good advert for the skill level of the bottom half of the EPL. Perhaps I have green-tinted specs but on that showing Hibs are simply a better footballing side.

hibs passing game was a lot better than blackburns, they made the better chances but IMO that was to be expected, Nish alone up front isnt going to work but i feel hibs could be a bit more direct going forward, but a Sam Allardyce side is always going to be hard to break down. Just look at how hard arsenal tried to get a win at the Reebok