Scottish Cup Draw - Cowdenbeath v Hibs

[Billy Whizz]

For those of you who look forward to Hibs annual Scottish Cup Challenge!
The draw for the 4th Round is on Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am.
The draw is live on Sky Sports!

[SteveHFC]

Auchinleck at Home :aok:

[Billy Whizz]

Auchinleck at Home :aok:

How do you we could beat them

[Future17]

How do you know we could beat them

We don't but they'll be cracking odds at the bookies. :wink:

[Sir David Gray]

Teams we could face;

Aberdeen
Airdrie
Arbroath
Auchinleck Talbot
Ayr/Montrose
Brechin
Celtic
Cowdenbeath
Culter/Partick Thistle
Dundee
Dundee Utd
Dunfermline
East Fife
Elgin/Queen's Park
Falkirk
Greenock Morton
Hamilton
Hearts
Inverness
Kilmarnock
Livingston
Motherwell
Peterhead
Queen of the South
Raith Rovers
Rangers
Ross County
Stenhousemuir
St Johnstone
St Mirren
Stranraer/Forfar

I would take;

Auchinleck Talbot
Culter (If they get past Partick Thistle)
Elgin/Queen's Park
Montrose (If they get past Ayr)
Stranraer/Forfar

At Easter Road.

Really don't want any SPL or first division teams at the moment and I wouldn't fancy any sides from the second division away from home either.

[Franck Stanton]

Teams we could face;

Aberdeen
Airdrie
Arbroath
Auchinleck Talbot
Ayr/Montrose
Brechin
Celtic
Cowdenbeath
Culter/Partick Thistle
Dundee
Dundee Utd
Dunfermline
East Fife
Elgin/Queen's Park
Falkirk
Greenock Morton
Hamilton
Hearts
Inverness
Kilmarnock
Livingston
Motherwell
Peterhead
Queen of the South
Rangers
Ross County
Stenhousemuir
St Johnstone
St Mirren
Stranraer/Forfar

I would take;

Auchinleck Talbot
Culter (If they get past Partick Thistle)
Elgin/Queen's Park
Montrose (If they get past Ayr)
Stranraer/Forfar

At Easter Road.

Really don't want any SPL or first division teams at the moment and I wouldn't fancy any sides from the second division away from home either.

In my opinion we would be better withdrawing from this competition as each and every year it just causes even more embarrassment to us. As for the above named teams, any one of them could beat us just now the state we are in.

[Mikey]

Hearts at home would be good. We've have them at ER for 2 consecutive games if that happens.

[H18sry]

Cowdenbeath away please :pray:

[Sir David Gray]

Hearts at home would be good. We've have them at ER for 2 consecutive games if that happens.

I don't want to play them any more often than we have to.

Four times a season is already more than enough. Twice in one week would just be horrendous.

Although if we were guaranteed to win both games then I might change my mind! :greengrin

[saltandsauce]

Any team away who's ground I've not been to please

[Hibs Class]

Hearts at home would be good. We've have them at ER for 2 consecutive games if that happens. Hearts are hoping for an away tie to the OF. Right now they are s***e and they know it but they are desperate for the cash and badly need the pay day asap.

[Billy Whizz]

Hearts at home would be good. We've have them at ER for 2 consecutive games if that happens.

Imagine we did the double over them

[Hibernia Na Eir]

any of they above teams would fancy themselves at Easter road. It's an easy place for a win.

[Sir David Gray]

Imagine we did the double over them

That would be brilliant.

However, considering we need to go back almost 3 years to find the last time that we won two derbies in a row, I find that outcome highly unlikely.

[Mikey]

any of they above teams would fancy themselves at Easter road. It's an easy place for a win.

Except Kilmarnock :wink:

[Eyrie]

Hearts at home would be good. We've have them at ER for 2 consecutive games if that happens.
Will they have enough players left for a team by then?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

This could be the year.....

[LancashireHibby]

Queen of the South away please. Not that I'd particularly fancy our chances there!

[SteveHFC]

Does anyone know the odds of us getting a lower league team and getting beat :dunno:

[LancashireHibby]

Does anyone know the odds of us getting a lower league team and getting beat :dunno:

The bookies stopped taking bets 6 months ago.

[sundo1875]

Anyone below 1st division at home

[Billy Whizz]

For those of you who look forward to Hibs annual Scottish Cup Challenge!
The draw for the 4th Round is on Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am.
The draw is live on Sky Sports!

Coming up soon for those looking forward to it:faf:

[Bayern Bru]

Apparently Rangers and Celtic were pulled out together at the practice, so guaranteed they won't be playing each other!

[CallumLaidlaw]

Anyone bar the old firm at home please. Cup top up.

[GloryGlory]

Apparently Rangers and Celtic were pulled out together at the practice, so guaranteed they won't be playing each other!

They were just checking the balls had been heated to the correct temperature! :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

We're number 19.

Hearts v Auchinlech

[Hibbyradge]

Away to Cowdenbeath.

[SteveHFC]

Hibs will play Cowdenbeath away.

[Northernhibee]

We're number 19.

Hearts v Auchinlech

Auchinlech, ever been to a nice big SPL quality stadium before? Well, you still won't have done!

I'll take Cowdenbeath.

[bawheid]

Ooft. Away to a side flying high at the top of Division 2.

Better luck in 2013 fellow Hibees!

[Sylar]

Awa' to Cowdenbeath then.

Ross County vs Stenhousmuir
Livingston vs Ayr/Montrose
Raith vs Greenock
Hearts vs Auckinleck Talbot
Cowdenbeath vs Hibs
St Johnston vs Brechin
Falkirk vs East Fife
Motherwell vs Elgin City/Queens Park
Arbroath vs Rangers
Peterhead vs Celtc
Airdrie United vs Dundee United
Dundee vs Kilmarnock
St Mirren vs Hamilton

[smurf]

Tough draw for us. We are capable of losing to anyone....

[bawheid]

Talbot will fancy their chances at Tynecastle against the grunts' U-19 side...

[greenlex]

Tough draw for us. We are capable of losing to anyone....

:agree: I reckon Cowdenbeath will be looking forward to this a bit more than Hibs.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

A tricky tie for us I would think and a potential banana skin, I remember going there during the mogadon era and it was minging, if your going remember to put your wellies on, local natives not too friendly either IIRC.

[cabbageandribs1875]

god awful record against the blue brazil in years gone by


SC two games=one win each

LC one game= hibs win

league 18 games= 7 wins each + 4 draws


we must have been really crap in the 1920's(no change)


get it sorted petrie :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

I noticed their ground holds 4,370. I presume it will be mostly standing for Hibs supporters?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park,_Cowdenbeath

[KeithTheHibby]

Christ they are a second division team, we should be delighted with this draw as it could have been far worse!!!

[Steve20]

They've won 6 out of 6 at home in the league.

[Barney McGrew]

It's all standing and open to the elements. If you've not been before you're in for a treat.

It's one of the most grim places on earth. It makes the PBS look state of the art

[Billy Whizz]

It's all standing and open to the elements. If you've not been before you're in for a treat.

It's one of the most grim places on earth. It makes the PBS look state of the art


It's a run down version of Berwick Rangers

[basehibby]

Cowdenbeath away please :pray:

:top marksfor prescience - hows about praying to actually win the bloody thing then :agree:

Now I think about it - meet me for a beer and you can pray for a couple of blondes while I get them in :greengrin

[Cod Boy]

good to see the 2 junior sides getting each other

[Simon70]

It's all standing and open to the elements. If you've not been before you're in for a treat.



Not true, it has two seated stands down one of the long sides of the pitch, one wooden, one more modern.

[NOLA]

colin cameron/lee Makel will be loving this tie :agree: and is thomas Flynn the goalie we had here?

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

I reckon the Yaks will be in for a torrid time against AT, they take no prisoners and are one of the best ever junior sides in recent years, drooling over this one...:agree:

[helsbels]

[QUOTE=The Story So Far...;2998990]Awa' to Cowdenbeath then.

Ross County vs Stenhousmuir
Livingston vs Ayr/Montrose
Raith vs Greenock
Hearts vs Auckinleck Talbot
Cowdenbeath vs Hibs
St Johnston vs Brechin
Falkirk vs East Fife
Motherwell vs Elgin City/Queens Park
Arbroath vs Rangers
Peterhead vs Celtc
Airdrie United vs Dundee United
Dundee vs Kilmarnock
St Mirren vs Hamilton


One missing Forfar/Stranraer vs Aberdeen

[cabbageandribs1875]

Not true, it has two seated stands down one of the long sides of the pitch, one wooden, one more modern.


:agree: well it was when we were there in 93 :greengrin

[Sylar]

I'm also missing the Culter/Partick tie, as I didn't quite catch who they were facing :greengrin

[HH81]

Any chance of this been a tv game?

[Posh Swanny]

Any chance of this been a tv game?

Anyone know how many games will be shown at this stage? Its probably third choice behind both OF games.

[heretoday]

Hibs for the Cup! Cha Cha Cha!

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone know how many games will be shown at this stage? Its probably third choice behind both OF games.

With both Rangers and Celtic being drawn away to lower league teams, I'm sure they will be these 2 games.
The Romance of the cup and all that........

[The Sea-gull]

[QUOTE=The Story So Far...;2998990]Awa' to Cowdenbeath then.

Ross County vs Stenhousmuir
Livingston vs Ayr/Montrose
Raith vs Greenock
Hearts vs Auckinleck Talbot
Cowdenbeath vs Hibs
St Johnston vs Brechin
Falkirk vs East Fife
Motherwell vs Elgin City/Queens Park
Arbroath vs Rangers
Peterhead vs Celtc
Airdrie United vs Dundee United
Dundee vs Kilmarnock
St Mirren vs Hamilton


One missing Forfar/Stranraer vs Aberdeen

Stranraer v Aberdeen. Possibily the longest journey in Scottish football (if we are talking league clubs).

[iwasthere1972]

god awful record against the blue brazil in years gone by


SC two games=one win each

LC one game= hibs win

league 18 games= 7 wins each + 4 draws


we must have been really crap in the 1920's(no change)


get it sorted petrie :greengrin

What you fail to point out is the last time they beat us was in 1930. :wink:

When's the draw for the next round. :greengrin

[Sylar]

Stranraer v Aberdeen. Possibily the longest journey in Scottish football (if we are talking league clubs).

Trumped only by Ross County vs Stranraer, which is a whopping 534 mile round trip!

[Spike Mandela]

Last time we went there in the Cup I remember all the Cowdenbeath pubs ran out of Lager!

I also remember us getting a very late late dubious penalty to earn a draw so dodgy in fact that my mate turned to me and said "this must be what it feels like to be a Hun"

[helsbels]

Trumped only by Ross County vs Stranraer, which is a whopping 534 mile round trip!

Try Peterhead or Elgin vs Stranraer even further (all in division 3)

[brydekirk]

Cowdenbeath away please :pray: U got ur prayers answered, who are we getting next ?

[Posh Swanny]

U got ur prayers answered, who are we getting next ?

Auchinleck Talbot. :pray:

:greengrin

[BT58]

Reporter on sky asking colin cameron when he knew when we last won cup
Then brings up the exits from Ayr & Ross cty
Smirkin Bassa
Bt

[Pretty Boy]

Actually quite looking forward to this one.

Love going to old grounds and standing. Played at Central Park but never been a spectator there so another new ground to add to the list.

Away games to lower league opposition are rarely great football wise but should be an interesting day out if nothing else so i personally can't wait.

[Sir David Gray]

Not quite sure what to make of this one.

On the face of it, a tie against a second division side should be straightforward for an SPL side. However, confidence is so low within the club at the moment that I don't think there's many teams that you could comfortably say that Hibs would beat just now. Thankfully the tie is almost 6 weeks away so we have time to get the new manager in and settled and hopefully spark a turnaround in our fortunes.

From a personal point of view, this isn't a great tie as I highly doubt that the facilities for wheelchairs will be up to much. I've got a feeling that I could be put into the main stand, which will be all home fans and I wouldn't be up for that.

There are no all-SPL ties in this round either, which is a bit of a blow.

That could mean that we are going into the last 16 of the cup, with 12 of the teams being from the SPL. :rolleyes:

[Broken Gnome]

Last time we won away from home to a lower league side in the Scottish? Queen of the South?

[NYHibby]

There are no all-SPL ties in this round either, which is a bit of a blow.

That could mean that we are going into the last 16 of the cup, with 12 of the teams being from the SPL. :rolleyes:

Inverness CT v Dunfermline?

[Sir David Gray]

Last time we won away from home to a lower league side in the Scottish? Queen of the South?

Yep, which was also the last time that we were drawn away from home in a Scottish Cup tie, not just against a lower league side. Since then, we have played, and lost to, Ross County and Ayr Utd away from home but both those matches were replays after drawing at Easter Road.

Since then we have played;

Dunfermline (Hampden)
Dunfermline (Hampden) REPLAY
Inverness (Easter Road)
Rangers (Easter Road)
Rangers (Ibrox) REPLAY
Hearts (Easter Road)
Irvine Meadow (Easter Road)
Montrose (Easter Road)
Ross County (Easter Road)
Ross County (Victoria Park) REPLAY
Ayr Utd (Easter Road)
Ayr Utd (Somerset Park) REPLAY

[Sir David Gray]

Inverness CT v Dunfermline?

Ooops, missed that one out!

Even still, that means that there could be 11/16 teams in the last 16 from the SPL.

Would have preferred that number to have been a bit lower. I know it could still be lower as some SPL teams could lose to their lower league opponents but there's not many ties like that which are jumping out at me, perhaps with the exception of Dundee fancying their chances at home to Kilmarnock and Hamilton maybe doing something at St Mirren, but that probably doesn't help us very much as I wouldn't really like us to play Dundee or Hamilton!

[Sylar]

Try Peterhead or Elgin vs Stranraer even further (all in division 3)

Wow - Elgin is indeed further at 548 mile round trip! Staggering distance for a game of third division football - when you consider how little money these clubs make on a weekly basis, you have to wonder if it's worth it, as the clubs will almost certainly operate at a loss with these games!

Peterhead is still quite a trek too, but not as much (by around 15 miles) as the other 2.

[California-Hibs]

We'll win this game easy hands down. We'll have a manager and be more organised and in a much stronger position by then. We should (hopefully) have a few new faces in providing we get some work done as soon as the window opens. Even if we dont though, i still believe that we have a current squad capable of beating a 2nd division team for FFS! Yes we've been terrible of late, but i still stand firm with the correct man appointed and with players playing in correct positions with a correct formation that we have an ok team that are capable of getting results. Don't get me wrong, we have alot of players on the books that aren't good enough to wear the green, and we MUST have a clear out and sort out our very weak defence, but c'mon guys this is Cowdenbeath, not Man United!!

C'mon the Hibs :flag:

[BEEJ]

We'll win this game easy hands down. We'll have a manager and be more organised and in a much stronger position by then.

We should (hopefully) have a few new faces in providing we get some work done as soon as the window opens.
:greengrin How long have you been a Hibs supporter?

By 7/8 January, any 'new faces' are likely to be youngsters returning from loan.

[California-Hibs]

:greengrin How long have you been a Hibs supporter?

By 7/8 January, any 'new faces' are likely to be youngsters returning from loan.

I know i know, it's an ambitious thought, but i can dream! :greengrin

[IWasThere2016]

Ooft. Away to a side flying high at the top of Division 2.

Better luck in 2013 fellow Hibees!


:agree: I reckon Cowdenbeath will be looking forward to this a bit more than Hibs.


They've won 6 out of 6 at home in the league.

:worried: NIGHTMARE draw IMHO.

My dad's fae Cowden - and I have an uncle with the number 0001 ST - which has he has held for > 50 years.

Potential disaster for me if we get beat!! PETRIE! :grr:

[frazeHFC]

"Hearts v Auchinleck in the cup. A Mickey Mouse outfit whose players don't get paid for playing, versus Auchinleck..."

:faf:

[Cabbage East]

At the risk of sounding like a tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorist, that draw looks like a massive fix.

[Lucius Apuleius]

Baws. We will gub them. No wahala. :flag:

[Hamish]

I have seen Cowden a couple of times this season - this will be difficult. Cameron has them playing some good stuff and him and Makel who is his assistant will have them fired up, they are not great defensively but break quickly. Up front Lewis Coult is well over 6 ft and is a good out ball for them and Greg Stewart is quick and clever. At the back Armstrong they got from the Hearts a couple of seasons back and Mbu who was playing junior a couple of seasons ago are big and powerful but aren't the quickest.

Going on when they played Raith and Dunfermline last year, the away fans got the terracing behind the goal and the old stand. Suppose depending on if we pick up before January, we might get the main terracing as we did in '93.

[Ollie Reed]

Last time we went there in the Cup I remember all the Cowdenbeath pubs ran out of Lager!

I also remember us getting a very late late dubious penalty to earn a draw so dodgy in fact that my mate turned to me and said "this must be what it feels like to be a Hun"

Was it not 0-0, D? Thought it was goalless then we won the return leg 1-0.

What I do remember is that they had an absolute stonewall penalty turned down in the very last seconds, Hunter scythed their substitute.

Maybe it was a different game! :greengrin

[Hamish]

Ollie, you are correct. One of the most definite penalties, that was not given, that I have ever seen.

Margaret's husband scored in the replay at ER.

[LancashireHibby]

Worked out my train times, just hoping for time off work and to get a ticket and it's on! :wink:

[Hamish]

Worked out my train times, just hoping for time off work and to get a ticket and it's on! :wink:

With the bigot brothers both away from home, take it no chance Sky or BBC will want to show our game?

[LancashireHibby]

With the bigot brothers both away from home, take it no chance Sky or BBC will want to show our game?

Can't see it, they're always first in the queue for the TV. I'm sure it will be confirmed for the Saturday within the next few days.

[Sir David Gray]

Can't see it, they're always first in the queue for the TV. I'm sure it will be confirmed for the Saturday within the next few days.

It will be Arbroath v Rangers on Sky and Peterhead v Celtic on Sky.

[Spike Mandela]

Was it not 0-0, D? Thought it was goalless then we won the return leg 1-0.

What I do remember is that they had an absolute stonewall penalty turned down in the very last seconds, Hunter scythed their substitute.

Maybe it was a different game! :greengrin

No you are right it is my auld memory that is befuddled. It was a stonewall penalty that Cowdenbeath were denied. It was your brother that made the comment

[cabbageandribs1875]

i reckon the hertz v talbot game could/should be on the tellybox :agree: hopefully an ayrshire junior team have success in Edinburgh this time around :thumbsup:

[Spike Mandela]

i reckon the hertz v talbot game could/should be on the tellybox :agree: hopefully an ayrshire junior team have success in Edinburgh this time around :thumbsup:

If Auchinleck are looking for a windfall I hope they get the money via the SFA and not direct from Hearts. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if Hearts withheld the minnows payment for the tie till the very last minute as per HMRC.

[ShanksSaidNo]

Reporter on sky asking colin cameron when he knew when we last won cup Then brings up the exits from Ayr & Ross cty Smirkin Bassa Bt Was the reporter p*shed, or are you?

[S4uzee]

The writing is on the wall for another early exit

[Franck Stanton]

I noticed their ground holds 4,370. I presume it will be mostly standing for Hibs supporters?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park,_Cowdenbeath

Will be as theres nae seats. Total tip o' a ground, mainly used for the speedway track around the pitch. Remember playing them in the Cup a few years ago 0-0 at their place, [we were lucky,] last minute their c/f burst through [ carthorse named Herd,] and Hunter felled him in box. Stone - wall penalty. Amazingly ref didn't give it waving play on. Couldnae believe it. If memory serves me we won replay at E/R 1-0, With this shower we have just now we could even lose this one.

[I'm_cabbaged]

The biggest cheer of the day came from the public park pitch just outside the ground, a team wearing green scored a free kick from about 30 yards, IIRC. :greengrin


edit: meant to quote the last time we played there in the cup.

[Hamish]

Will be as theres nae seats. Total tip o' a ground, mainly used for the speedway track around the pitch. Remember playing them in the Cup a few years ago 0-0 at their place, [we were lucky,] last minute their c/f burst through [ carthorse named Herd,] and Hunter felled him in box. Stone - wall penalty. Amazingly ref didn't give it waving play on. Couldnae believe it. If memory serves me we won replay at E/R 1-0, With this shower we have just now we could even lose this one.

eh.... yes there are. There are 2 stands, beside each other. We may get the older stand and the terracing behind the goal as there is a separate entrance in Chapel Street which may aid the segregation.

[Hermit Crab]

The writing is on the wall for another early exit

A very negative 3rd post mate.

[Eyrie]

Don't know how up to date this is, but here's some details on Central Park (http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/cowdenbeath.htm).

[SteveHFC]

Cowdenbeath is a ****hole. :agree:

[Hamish]

Don't know how up to date this is, but here's some details on Central Park (http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/cowdenbeath.htm).

Yes, hasn't changed since these pictures.

[Hamish]

Cowdenbeath is a ****hole. :agree:

Can't really argue, but they have plans to move to a new stadium. Given they get an average 300 at a home game they are punching well above their weight and have been doing for a few years now.

[iwasthere1972]

Don't take any England flags.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=0LUIUAPPSbM

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Interesting to note that since Donald Findlay entered Cowdenbeath they now wear black socks :wink:


oh, i wonder why??

[franco]

Was it not 0-0, D? Thought it was goalless then we won the return leg 1-0.

What I do remember is that they had an absolute stonewall penalty turned down in the very last seconds, Hunter scythed their substitute.

Maybe it was a different game! :greengrin

God i remember that game well, im sure they had to get changed in portocabins as they never had changing rooms

[down-the-slope]

I noticed their ground holds 4,370. I presume it will be mostly standing for Hibs supporters?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park,_Cowdenbeath

Better not let Scouse Hear that :rolleyes:

[Franck Stanton]

Okay, be pedantic, I take it you have had a humour by-pass then? Yes you are correct, there is a ramshackle crappy stand wich runs almost the length of the pitch, but, speaking for the majority of the Hibs fans that attend, then they will be standing

[Dashing Bob S]

I recall the last time we played them in cup enjoying a drink in several 'colorful' hostelries and a surprising decent meal in some Italian place. On that basis, rather looking forward to my return to the Blue Brazzzzzeeeeeeellll

[IWasThere2016]

Was 0-0 last time. I was working and got there at HT. We were poor. The players did get change in portakabins.

[Hamish]

Okay, be pedantic, I take it you have had a humour by-pass then? Yes you are correct, there is a ramshackle crappy stand wich runs almost the length of the pitch, but, speaking for the majority of the Hibs fans that attend, then they will be standing

Over 1000 seats, there are actually 2 stands, one is ramshackle, the other was only built in 1993.

Regards

Mr Pedant.

[hibeedonald]

Went there last season for a Stirling Albion game, we were 3-0 down with 10 minutes to go before making a 3 goal comeback to save promotion, was absolutely wild!! Also the worst ground i have ever been too, maybe even worse than the PBS, it has a race track round the edge of it! terrible view etc aswell, although you can create some racket in the bit they give to away fans.

[Scouse Hibee]

Better not let Scouse Hear that :rolleyes:


I heard! :greengrin

[Cabbage East]

Was there for the pre season friendly in 2008? Maybe 2009. Dive of a ground but at least we'll Get terracing. The town is grim too and the boozers won't exactly be Hibs friendly, definitely no that one at the top of the hill anyway :greengrin