Hibernian 3 v 3 Saint Mirren (ft)

[hibs4thecup1988]

Today we welcome Saint Mirren to Easter Road. Will we do a guard of honour?

Griffiths favourite team to score against. 4/1 to score first and 1/1 anytime. LUMP

Youngsters get a chance, or go for points to pull away from Hearts?

Nice and sunny here in north Edinburgh.

Predictions? 3-1 hibs

Ggtth

[God Petrie]

Hahaha we should do a guard of honour.

[HibeeN]

Hahaha we should do a guard of honour.

:thumbsup: At the very least, the announcer has to welcome them onto the pitch by introducing them as 'League Cup Winners St Mirren'

Would like to see Hibs really go for this - Monday night was good in terms of keeping a clean sheet but if we start scoring goals then that's what will raise confidence going towards the final. Having said that, going for points doesn't necessarily mean that we can't give some youngsters a chance too. Would expect Harris, Handling and Caldwell all to feature in some capacity. Would be even better to see one of Forster, Donaldson or Horribine feature, seeing as they've all been on the bench at one point or another this season, but maybe that's just being greedy. :greengrin

Otherwise, Griffiths wants to hit 30 goals by the end of the season, so hope he makes a stride towards that today!

[Time For Heroes]

2-1 Hibs, lets do a guard of honour and then show the **** how to beat them!
GGTTH

[cabbageandribs1875]

other games

East stirling 2- sevco 2

hertz just need a draw in dundee to win the league

FT st.johnstone 1 ten-men caley 0




Hibernian defender Ryan McGivern returns from suspension while Gary Deegan (foot) and Scott Robertson (knock) have returned to training.
Pat Fenlon could rest defender Tim Clancy and midfielder Kevin Thomson.

[Heisenberg]

@HibernianFCClub: Hibernian: Williams, Maybury, McPake, Hanlon, McGivern, Handling, Taiwo, Claros, Harris, Doyle, Griffiths #hibees

[AJWisme]

Deegan back but on the bench. No Thommo at all. - Two things I am not happy about.

[SteveHFC]

Still no Kuqi on the bench. Unbelievable. Fenlon out :greengrin

[poolman]

Deegan back but on the bench. No Thommo at all. - Two things I am not happy about.


Think PF has already said he was going to be rested today :agree:

Nothing sinister

[Vault Boy]

Think PF has already said he was going to be rested today :agree:

Nothing sinister

Yep, same with Clancy I think, they've played a lot recently and are still getting back to full fitness.

[AJWisme]

Think PF has already said he was going to be rested today :agree:

Nothing sinister

Yeah just read that, so that's not so bad. :greengrin

[spike220]

is it on radio?? does anyone have a link?

[nonshinyfinish]

is it on radio?? does anyone have a link?

Just Open All Mouths. Hertz's title coronation at Dens is the commentary game, for obvious reason.

[Andy74]

Very empty. These final ticket threads are a sick joke.

[spike220]

any team news?

[spike220]

any team news?

read the thread mate before you post - idiot :agree:

[silverhibee]

Struggling to get a seat.

[spike220]

Struggling to get a seat.

Are you at Easter road?

[Vault Boy]

read the thread mate before you post - idiot :agree:

:tee hee:

[Andy74]

Struggling to get a seat.

And people are trying to suggest I shouldn't get as many as I want for the final! Should have been done. I've almost a whole section here.

[spike220]

And people are trying to suggest I shouldn't get as many as I want for the final! Should have been done. I've almost a whole section here.

You might have noticed some people running around kicking a ball around. How is that going for the team in green?

[whiskyhibby]

9705

[spike220]

Come on people we are flying blind here, what is going on????

[zlatan]

Come on people we are flying blind here, what is going on????

Loads.

[HiBremian]

Come on people we are flying blind here, what is going on????

Reasonable start from both teams, Doyle shot from a Hibs corner just over the bar:aok:

[spike220]

Reasonable start from both teams, Doyle shot from a Hibs corner just over the bar:aok:

Thanks for the update :thumbsup:

[whiskyhibby]

Taiwo having a great game so far

[Andy74]

Passing well. Defending comfortably. Not much by way of penetration going on though.

[spike220]

Open all mics - What on this living earth are they rambling on about?

[HiBremian]

Some good play from Hibs on the ball, but after these 2 CL semis this week, you can't help but notice the lack of movement off the ball.

St. Mirren making a few small mistakes....

[DAVE1875]

Bit baffled as how the Inverness team made to Aberdeen from Perth that quick, according to Sky Sports it's Aberdeen 1 - 0 Inverness CT

[HiBremian]

Good play from Danny Handling leads to corner.

Cleared....

[Andy74]

Some decent half chances now. Lots of ball in the box with no aerial threat though.

[cabbageandribs1875]

taiwo having a good game by all accounts

[Teuchter Hibbie]

Webster off for the Jambos

[HiBremian]

Sparky shot saved - from his right foot..

[Andy74]

Griffiths free. Saved easily enough. Nice build up.

[whiskyhibby]

Great shot by sparky saved!

[Andy74]

Not a high ball in sight by the way for those convinced otherwise.

[cabbageandribs1875]

sparky 1-0 :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Col2]

Goal Leigh!!!

[whiskyhibby]

Super Leigh goal!!

[Andy74]

Goal Griffiths. Lovely stuff.

[Teuchter Hibbie]

Griffiths 1-0, supposedly a cracker! :flag:

[HiBremian]

Sparky shot scores - from his left foot :greengrin

1-0

[cabbageandribs1875]

he's one of our own

[Nailrod]

taiwo having a good game by all accountsGiven that there appears to be nobody at the game and nobody on this thread, "by all accounts" would seem to mean: "ITHOO me, Taiwo himsef, and his maw..." :wink:

[Andy74]

Cut in, beat a couple, left foot drive.

[hibs4thecup1988]

4/1. Told you.

What a goal it was too. Brilliant passing movement from back to front. Tremendous

[whiskyhibby]

Great pass from Claros for the goal

[poolman]

Sparky shot scores - from his left foot :greengrin

1-0


Still not good enough for POTY :greengrin

[DAVE1875]

Andy Webster sent off for Yams

[hibee92]

This is, hereby, my official marriage proposal to Leigh Griffiths.

What? We're all gay anyway. :flag:

[Andy74]

This is almost a joy to watch again.

[HiBremian]

Doyle misses simple chance..

[whiskyhibby]

Great work handling sets up Doyle but easy saved by keeper when he should have buried it

[Andy74]

Nice play Handling. Doyle should have hot the cut back better. Harris and Hanfling doing well getting in behind.

[AllyF]

This is almost a joy to watch again.

Where are you watching it? I need to experience this "almost" historic day.

[hibs4thecup1988]

Played well first half. Enjoyable to watch. Cracking goal. Now just for 3-1 and that's cup final day out paid for

[Andy74]

Good run Doyle. Poor shot.

[HiBremian]

HT 1-0. Not a bad half.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Encouraging, midfield is playing well

[Andy74]

That was good. Nice short passing, good wide play, great goal. Defending comfortably. Taiwo and Claros well in control.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Webster sent off for them.

[O'Rourke3]

Taiwo playing well. some more composure on the wings and we'll get a few more.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Webster sent off for them.
Twice?

[Stevie Reid]

That was good. Nice short passing, good wide play, great goal. Defending comfortably. Taiwo and Claros well in control.

Superb goal, had the ball for ages and worked it out of some really tight spaces, and unbelievable strike.

Really good half.

[HiBremian]

Webster sent off for them.

Hibs TV saying he'll miss the derby :wink:

[Hibercelona]

Doyle misses simple chance..

He only scores goals from 30+ yards. :agree:

[Bristolhibby]

Hibs TV saying he'll miss the derby :wink:

Like

[bingo70]

So does Thomson get back in when he's fit again?

[O'Rourke3]

Down the slope. Mon the cabbage

[whiskyhibby]

Another great opening by Doyle but powderpuff shot past the post

[Andy74]

Centre halfs are having an odd few minutes. Misjudged almost every ball.

[Andy74]

Great chance Handling well wide. Good play again.

[HiBremian]

Great attacking move from Hibs, sadly poor finish from Handling.

[O'Rourke3]

Should be 2 Handling

[whiskyhibby]

Fantastic play by Hibs creates a chance for Handling who blasts just wide

[O'Rourke3]

Good cross Harris but too high for Doyle

[whiskyhibby]

Great play by Harris cross just too high for doyle head

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Has Albert Kidd came on for Dundee yet?

[AllyF]

According to the BBC, Dundee are now playing 2 at the back. Hopefully that means 4 up front. C'mon lads.

[cabbageandribs1875]

1-1 ah well


ben furious with the defence...shockerooni

[whiskyhibby]

1-1

[HiBremian]

Saints equalise. 1-1

[nonshinyfinish]

Has Albert Kidd came on for Dundee yet?

Patience...

[Andy74]

St Mirren score. Don't deserve this. Harris good cross one end just behind forwards then they break.

[cabbageandribs1875]

get young caldwell on for doyle



good save ben williams,

[whiskyhibby]

Great save Williams

[Andy74]

Great save Williams. A few of the crowd obviously been waiting a good hour to get the booing going!

[HiBremian]

We've not been taking our chances. Now Saints on the front foot..

[whiskyhibby]

St mirren missed a sitter!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Bianca Westwood is a pleasing addition to Soccer Saturday, thought it was worth a mention! ;-)

[Andy74]

Caldwell for Doyle.

[wazoo1875]

Bianca Westwood is a pleasing addition to Soccer Saturday, thought it was worth a mention! ;-)

Agreed

[Aldo]

Bianca Westwood is a pleasing addition to Soccer Saturday, thought it was worth a mention! ;-)

O yes indeed. Hubba Hubba 😉

[whiskyhibby]

Caldwell on for Doyle

[HiBremian]

get young caldwell on for doyle



good save ben williams,

As you wish....

[O'Rourke3]

Doyle off Caldwel on and scores

[cabbageandribs1875]

caldwell super sub :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: 2-1

[whiskyhibby]

Goal Caldwell !!

[Andy74]

Goal Caldwell.

[HiBremian]

Caldwell scores with first touch. Yas :flag::flag:

[Humo]

GOAL Caldwell! Brilliant!

[Andy74]

Great move again

[Macaroon]

:flag::pfgwa:flag:YES ROSS!!

[cabbageandribs1875]

As you wish....

credit has to go to PF...he took my advice :greengrin

[Cameron1875]

yass!!!! No better feeling as a fan for one of our own to score first SPL goal :thumbsup:

[HiBremian]

caldwell super sub :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: 2-1

Are you PF's subs adviser? :greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Delighted for Caldwell. Obviously read my critique where I said he should score more!

[cabbageandribs1875]

'bomber' brown will take all the credit if we win here :whistle: unfortunately...his own team still cant score against the 10 yamboids

[Andy74]

Another brilliant move. Long shot Claros a bit tame to finish.

[whiskyhibby]

Fantastic play again by Hibs sets up Claros but **** saved

[Stringer]

Wolves losing aswell! They look likely for the drop! :greengrin

[Cameron1875]

Wolves losing aswell! They look likely for the drop!

:giruy::greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

hibs 'jittery' at the back

[Andy74]

McPake mistake. Williams drops one. Defence a bit ropey this half.

[cabbageandribs1875]

and there we have it 2-2

[whiskyhibby]

2-2

[Andy74]

And they score.

[HiBremian]

Saints put the pressure on again. 2-2:confused::confused:

Indecision in defence.

[hibeedonald]

**** sake.

[Andy74]

McPake needs dropped.

[Bristolhibby]

Brilliant! Typical.

[cabbageandribs1875]

1-0 dundee :) some young guy called albert kidd

[hibeedonald]

Dundee are beating Hearts. Come on Hibs!

[nonshinyfinish]

Goal at Dens. :agree:

[hibeedonald]

**** off

[HiBremian]

2-3 Jeez.

[AllyF]

Imagine if Hibs actually wanted to win a league match for once in their lives.

[cabbageandribs1875]

3-2 st.mirren ah well same old

[nonshinyfinish]

For the love of s**tting Christ...

[Andy74]

3 big boys up front and we have no idea how to cope.

[Onceinawhile]

Bizarre, soccer Saturday just said st mirren were losing!

[cabbageandribs1875]

i have a dream






one day we WILL win another home game :agree:

[AllyF]

How long to go?

[Cameron1875]

What the hell is going on?!

[blackpoolhibs]

To be honest i'm not even the slightest bothered.

[Aldo]

O dear

[Keith_M]

5 goals and maybe more to come... this is what football is all about :thumbsup:

[TomoHFC]

**** off man

[DAVE1875]

Ding

[Andy74]

Imagine if Hibs actually wanted to win a league match for once in their lives.

We do but defence has crumbled. Played very well otherwise.

[hibeedonald]

3-3 :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Macaroon]

Yay

[HiBremian]

Sparky 3-3 :flag::flag:

[cabbageandribs1875]

sparky :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Andy74]

Brilliant move. Grifiths taps in.

[nonshinyfinish]

Offside apparently... :giruy:

[hibeedonald]

Dundee fans are going crazy haha. Come on lets get the winner.

[Stringer]

McPake needs dropped.

This! Clancy. Hanlon. McGivern Stevenson.

[Hibercelona]

Offside goal! :tee hee:

The dee's giving the fuds pelters.

:giruy:

[AllyF]

Number 27!

C'mon boys. How much time left? And keep the f***ing head this time Paul and James.

[Elephant Stone]

This! Clancy. Hanlon. McGivern Stevenson.

Clancy is a nightmare, IMO. I'd have Stevenson right back.

[Cameron1875]

Unbelievable Jeff! I decide not to go due to monday and then i miss a 3-3! Learnt my lesson, never again.

[nonshinyfinish]

The dee's giving the fuds pelters.

Such a shame.

[cabbageandribs1875]

red card for riley of dundee...retaliation silly boy

[bringbackbenny]

Chick Young screaming for offside, nae luck lol

[AllyF]

Is it just me or does this sounds like a tale of two woeful defences?

[hibeedonald]

Dundee down to 10 men. Harris so close!!!!

[Andy74]

Taiwo should have won it. Harris immense.

[Hibrandenburg]

Near miss Harris

[Elephant Stone]

2 red cards in Bomber Brown's match. Lovely man.

[nonshinyfinish]

red card for riley of dundee...retaliation silly boy

I hope he got the Hertz prick. :aok:

[HiBremian]

Another great Hibs move. Taiwo just past the post..

[hibeedonald]

Is it just me or does this sounds like a tale of two woeful defences?

Maybe just 2 good forward lines?

[Macaroon]

Maybe just 2 good forward lines?

It's Hibs, which do you think it is.

[AllyF]

Maybe just 2 good forward lines?

You think? Obviously can't comment as I'm not there, but two goalmouth scrambles doesn't sound too pretty.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Bianca Westwood is a pleasing addition to Soccer Saturday, thought it was worth a mention! ;-)

Hammers fan too, good girl!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Ft 3-3

[Hibrandenburg]

FT

[frazeHFC]

My phone said it was 1-0 after 40 mins and it kept refreshing until it said 1-0 after 81 mins......then i came on here to see it was actually 2-2 not 1-0 and seconds later they go ahead.......then i refreshed again and its 3-3. :dizzy:

[Stringer]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT at dens....hertz title hopes lay in tatters

[Lucius Apuleius]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

And, here they come.

[marinello59]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!:rolleyes:

[ColintonHibs]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

Fud

[nonshinyfinish]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

Yes, that it definitely how we should define success and failure.

[R'Albin]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

Beating them in the cup before advancing to the final was pretty good though.

[hibee92]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

Being 2 points below Hibs is pathetic :greengrin

[Danderhall Hibs]

Does Webster miss the derby now? Isn't the rule something like suspension takes place 10 days after the last booking?

[Chibs]

Being only 2 points above hearts is pathetic!

Why?
Please explain.

[Stringer]

Yes, that it definitely how we should define success and failure.

I am talking about this season! They are a woeful team with a terrible manager! This season we have been good but should have built up a significant points gap.

[Onceinawhile]

Misses a good chance to put the whole who will finish highest thing to bed though. Really need to tighten up at the back. Thought we were looking good after Monday but back to square 1.

[Pretty Boy]

We need to learn to close a game out.

Imagine being 1 up on Celtic with 5 minutes to play with defending like that.

Got ourselves in front then just dropped miles too deep. We didn't need to scrape a win today so why not try and go and kill it and get 3 or 4.

As for McPake, words really fail me.

[LeighLoyal]

It'll be a nice day out at Hampden but that's all it will be.

[kdhibees1]

We never lost folks, bad it may have been, yip! But we never lost!! God help us if Griffiths wasnae in the team!!!

[Lucius Apuleius]

It'll be a nice day out at Hampden but that's all it will be.

Not worth commenting on, but I'm going to.Why bother turning up? We just give them the cup now? Save us all a wee fortune? Dinnae think so.

[Andy74]

Great going forward today. Some brilliant football. Undone by not coping with 3 big guys the other end. Do wonder if the sun was an issue second half as we were never happy with the ball in air after half time.

[Andy74]

It'll be a nice day out at Hampden but that's all it will be.

Pass the ticket on then. Loser.

[Pretty Boy]

It'll be a nice day out at Hampden but that's all it will be.

For long spells of that game we played well.

Sort the defence and we'd be ok. Personally i'd start with dropping McPake. Clancy, Hanlon, McGivern, Stevenson is worth a go imo.

[Heisenberg]

Enjoyed our attacking play today, minus Doyle. It's so nice to have two wingers who want to attack and take on their opponent. Sparky is just a special player, a real cut above most if not all in the league. Really terrible defending from us at the corners, couldn't cope with any of the big guys that they had attacking the ball.

[hibee_girl]

For long spells of that game we played well.

Sort the defence and we'd be ok. Personally i'd start with dropping McPake. Clancy, Hanlon, McGivern, Stevenson is worth a go imo.

:agree:

Just said the same thing.

We should have won that game comfortably, we gifted them their 3 goals. McPake needs to be dropped, just because he's captain doesn't mean he should automatically be in the team. He's not been right for months and it's affecting the other players too, Hanlon was all over the place today trying to cover for McPake's mistakes.

[Stringer]

Does Webster miss the derby now? Isn't the rule something like suspension takes place 10 days after the last booking?


We want him playing! He is awful like the rest of that team

[Beefster]

Pass the ticket on then. Loser.

If he's an ST holder, he's 100% entitled to his ticket. He's also 100% entitled to his opinion without name-calling. Try telling him why he's wrong.

A cup final is great but our league form is absolutely woeful. One SPL win in four full months isn't good enough.

[Stevie Reid]

For long spells of that game we played well.

Sort the defence and we'd be ok. Personally i'd start with dropping McPake. Clancy, Hanlon, McGivern, Stevenson is worth a go imo.

Was just saying the same. McGivern has looked best when played alongside Hanlon in the middle, he was suspect at LB again today, and **** knows what's happened to McPake.

[Chibs]

It'll be a nice day out at Hampden but that's all it will be.
Are you really this boring in real life or do you have some attention seeking disorder.

[Andy74]

If he's an ST holder, he's 100% entitled to his ticket. He's also 100% entitled to his opinion without name-calling. Try telling him why he's wrong.

A cup final is great but our league form is absolutely woeful. One SPL win in four full months isn't good enough.

He's wrong because its a cup final and its all to play for. The nice day out attitude will hold us back and if that the mindset it's best not to go.

[#FromTheCapital]

We want him playing! He is awful like the rest of that team

Imo he is one of their better players and certainly the most experienced. I'll be happy if he's out for the derby because with Sallyookas also out they will have a very young inexperienced back line. Although that probably won't matter if the last derby at the asbestos arena is anything to go by

[Stevie Reid]

An enjoyable game, all in - very good going forward but very suspect at the back. Another home game that we should have won, but I'd rather see an end to end 3-3 than a dull 0-0.

No point worrying about the cup final - we are capable of putting in a very good performance against Celtic, lets hope we get one.

[hibee_girl]

Does Webster miss the derby now? Isn't the rule something like suspension takes place 10 days after the last booking?

He'll miss their next game and then if he's gone over the disciplinary points he'll be banned for the derby as it kicks in 14 days after IIRC

[Stevie Reid]

If he's an ST holder, he's 100% entitled to his ticket. He's also 100% entitled to his opinion without name-calling. Try telling him why he's wrong.

A cup final is great but our league form is absolutely woeful. One SPL win in four full months isn't good enough.

Did you enjoy the game today, Beefster? I know you've been (understandably) critical of some of our more negative performances, did you find the more open approach more appealing even though we lost shocking goals?

I thought we passed the ball pretty well and scored good, well made goals and made good chances from our forward play. Sadly, St. Mirren's goals were very cheap and came simply from putting us under pressure in the most basic fashion.

[Danderhall Hibs]

He'll miss their next game and then if he's gone over the disciplinary points he'll be banned for the derby as it kicks in 14 days after IIRC

Along the lines of what I thought. Is he over the points limit?

[hibee_girl]

Along the lines of what I thought. Is he over the points limit?

:dunno:

[Beefster]

Did you enjoy the game today, Beefster? I know you've been (understandably) critical of some of our more negative performances, did you find the more open approach more appealing even though we lost shocking goals?

I thought we passed the ball pretty well and scored good, well made goals and made good chances from our forward play. Sadly, St. Mirren's goals were very cheap and came simply from putting us under pressure in the most basic fashion.

Yup, it was a relatively enjoyable game. Both teams are pretty poor though IMHO.

[500miles]

Yup, it was a relatively enjoyable game. Both teams are pretty poor though IMHO.

I thought we showed some real quality. The first goal we scored today was some brave, passing football, culminating in a great finish. A great goal at any level.

[hibee_girl]

Yup, it was a relatively enjoyable game. Both teams are pretty poor though IMHO.

It was worth it today just to watch Griffiths.

[HibeeN]

I actually really enjoyed today - give me that over Monday night any day! We were absolutely shocking at the back but looked really good going forward and if we were a bit more clinical we could have finished them off earlier. Definitely positives to take from our attacking play.

[Diclonius]

We want him playing! He is awful like the rest of that team

Webster along with Zaliukas has shut us out in many a derby. Having him out greatly increases our chances of getting a result, especially if we're not playing Griffiths.

[Heisenberg]

@jonnythegreek: #Hibs refuse to let 3 best players today - Griffiths, Harris and Handling - speak to media. In unrelated news, crowd was just over 9000.

Don't know if anyone else spoke but this seems a bit strange?

[Thecat23]

Just back and I thought that's the best Hibs have played going forward in a long time. If we defended like we did on Monday we would be looking at 3 points no problem. 3 gifted goals and that's why we drew. We were far the better team for long spells in that game. I enjoyed it!

Another point regarding the Yams and Webster, if he doesn't play it's a huge loss to them. Don't Kidd yourselves on with the "Webster" is rubbish. He's far from rubbish.

[Golden Bear]

@jonnythegreek: #Hibs refuse to let 3 best players today - Griffiths, Harris and Handling - speak to media. In unrelated news, crowd was just over 9000.

Don't know if anyone else spoke but this seems a bit strange?

I've been listening to Sportsound since just before 5pm and there's been no comment on the game other than the implications the result has for Dundee.

[Golden Bear]

Just back and I thought that's the best Hibs have played going forward in a long time. If we defended like we did on Monday we would be looking at 3 points no problem. 3 gifted goals and that's why we drew. We were far the better team for long spells in that game. I enjoyed it!

Another point regarding the Yams and Webster, if he doesn't play it's a huge loss to them. Don't Kidd yourselves on with the "Webster" is rubbish. He's far from rubbish.

Naughty but nice.

:hilarious

[Onion]

@jonnythegreek: #Hibs refuse to let 3 best players today - Griffiths, Harris and Handling - speak to media. In unrelated news, crowd was just over 9000.

Don't know if anyone else spoke but this seems a bit strange?

Just in case they were asked what they thought of our defence :confused:

[Jack Hackett]

Was that the 'rubbish' Webster who was the only player ready for the rebound when the ball 'came back off the crossbar' during the derby at ER? Much prefer if he wasn't playing tbh. Won't help their moral any either

[DaveF]

Really enjoyed our forward play today and all our goals were the result of excellent passing play. The flip side to that was our defending. We just didn't cope and panicked like a bunch of amatuers. Pretty mixed feelings on leaving ER after that as it's clear we can score but equally clear that we cannot defend.

[Thecat23]

Naughty but nice.

:hilarious

Haha I didn't even notice I done that! :D

[WestEndHibee]

Haha I didn't even notice I done that! :D

Is this a reference to when Hearts get deducted 18 points and Matty scores the goal that puts then down?

[21.05.2016]

They didn't have 3 goals in them, they are rank rotten but as usual our defence gifting teams goals. At the first goal we had countless chances to clear the ball but we fannyed about as usual. I am still a McPake fan but his performances of late have been poor.

Though Harris and Handling had good games. Obviously both their confidence levels are pretty high right now especially after hampden and you can see it in their performances, not afraid to take players on.

[Hiber-nation]

When we score 3 we concede 3. When we keep a clean sheet we can't score. There was some decent stuff going forward but all round we're just not all that good.

[Gatecrasher]

Should have won the game easy, the defence let the team down.

[lucky]

Mcgirven was poor again. No coincidence that he is st left back two of the last three games we lose six goals. Game he is not playing we lose none. I think he is s center half playing out of position

[Thecat23]

Is this a reference to when Hearts get deducted 18 points and Matty scores the goal that puts then down?

Correct I'm glad someone noticed ;)

[21.05.2016]

When we score 3 we concede 3. When we keep a clean sheet we can't score. There was some decent stuff going forward but all round we're just not all that good.

Going forward is not the problem, we have the young lad Harris and Handling with pace and not afraid to take players on and obviously Sparky. It the defence, we are giving away far too much! We just don't seem to be doing the simple things right.

[Hiber-nation]

Going forward is not the problem, we have the young lad Harris and Handling with pace and not afraid to take players on and obviously Sparky. It the defence, we are giving away far too much! We just don't seem to be doing the simple things right.

I disagree about Handling, he was part of the problem defensively in the 2nd half, he did ok going forward but I don't see him as a right midfielder.

[Bishop Hibee]

Defence couldn't cope when Parkin came on which was pathetic. Thought Taiwo played well and when we passed the ball we looked good. Spoony did well when he came on.

Losing McGivern on that form would be no big loss. Can't make the Dundee game so will not have seen us win at home in the League this year.

[silverhibee]

Eventually found my seat in amongst the packed house at ER today.

Good 60 minutes from Hibs today then the defence went on holiday and gifted St Mirren back in to the game, at the end lucky to come away with a point, Sparky goal at end looked way offside, was it anyone, ? you only get one chance to see it when your at ER, :wink: :greengrin.

Home form this season has been a joke, still looking for our first league win this year. Just not good enough.

[greenlex]

Defence couldn't cope when Parkin came on which was pathetic. Thought Taiwo played well and when we passed the ball we looked good. Spoony did well when he came on.

Losing McGivern on that form would be no big loss. Can't make the Dundee game so will not have seen us win at home in the League this year.
I thought Taiwo as I did on Monday night was MOTM. One blemish from him with a slack pass that led to the corner they scored off. Other than that first class. He should be in the middle of midfield with either Thomsom or Claros beside him.

[Wheat Hound]

Our home form is terrible. Last season we had 2 home league wins, this year we have an improvement with 6 but none since December 2012. We seem unable to build upon a lead and get a 2 goal advantage.

[truehibernian]

I disagree about Handling, he was part of the problem defensively in the 2nd half, he did ok going forward but I don't see him as a right midfielder.

Danny isn't a right midfielder, a right winger, nor a 'behind the striker' player - Fenlon seems to be yet another manager not content to play players in their natural position and try and 'cultivate' them into playing a position they have no concept of. Really really infuriates me the way he plays Danny wide right, Doyle on the wing and favours this 'right footed, play left' or vice versa type tactic (thus forcing players to cut inside onto their good foot all the time).

Danny Handling is a striker - it's as simple as that !!!

[JimBHibees]

I thought Taiwo as I did on Monday night was MOTM. One blemish from him with a slack pass that led to the corner they scored off. Other than that first class. He should be in the middle of midfield with either Thomsom or Claros beside him.

Agree he gives the midfield an energy and combativeness. As for Thomson or Claros it would be Thomson for me as long as fit. Why was he not involved today given his lack of games? Claros use of the ball was excellent at times however he was caught out about 4 times with guys getting goal side the second half and he was defending like a pub league player when he didnt close the short corner for the second goal. He was out slow and let them work an easy cross which ended in a goal, amateurish to be honest.

[JimBHibees]

Webster along with Zaliukas has shut us out in many a derby. Having him out greatly increases our chances of getting a result, especially if we're not playing Griffiths.

Webster would walk into our central defence.

[JimBHibees]

Danny isn't a right midfielder, a right winger, nor a 'behind the striker' player - Fenlon seems to be yet another manager not content to play players in their natural position and try and 'cultivate' them into playing a position they have no concept of. Really really infuriates me the way he plays Danny wide right, Doyle on the wing and favours this 'right footed, play left' or vice versa type tactic (thus forcing players to cut inside onto their good foot all the time).

Danny Handling is a striker - it's as simple as that !!!

Fair enough however he is a young kid making his way and I am sure he was delighted to be starting whether at right mid or not. Thought he was very good in the first half and gave us some energy we have been missing. He is young and has loads to learn but he did much more good than bad today.

[Broken Gnome]

Fair enough however he is a young kid making his way and I am sure he was delighted to be starting whether at right mid or not. Thought he was very good in the first half and gave us some energy we have been missing. He is young and has loads to learn but he did much more good than bad today.

Thought he was left high and dry a couple of times by Maybury too, once when he tried to let the ball run out and secondly at the third goal - Teale was left one on one with him with no one within 20 yards of Handling to back him.

Not sure he's a wide player at all. Certainly not for the final.

[truehibernian]

Fair enough however he is a young kid making his way and I am sure he was delighted to be starting whether at right mid or not. Thought he was very good in the first half and gave us some energy we have been missing. He is young and has loads to learn but he did much more good than bad today.

Wasn't a criticism of Danny at all Jim, more Fenlon - Danny has been played in some weird and wonderful areas in the U20's but put him up front, he will ALWAYS make and take chances - always ! I said last year he reminds me of Kenny Miller in his youth and I still think he is a star in the making. But not where Pat is playing him. And that is my big worry, that Danny gets a little despondent and allows it to affect his game. Strikers want to score goals, it's that simple - take that away from their natural game and play them away from the front two area, you'll notice a wee confidence dip. It's just human instinct/behaviour in footballers in my opinion.

I'd really be tempted to play Ross and Danny, up top, last 3 games - rest Leigh and keep him fresh (or have him sub and played sparingly). I really believe we have a chance in the final. And I'd like Ross, Danny, Jordon and Dean Horribine to all get game time this season for their efforts in the 20's.

[JimBHibees]

Wasn't a criticism of Danny at all Jim, more Fenlon - Danny has been played in some weird and wonderful areas in the U20's but put him up front, he will ALWAYS make and take chances - always ! I said last year he reminds me of Kenny Miller in his youth and I still think he is a star in the making. But not where Pat is playing him. And that is my big worry, that Danny gets a little despondent and allows it to affect his game. Strikers want to score goals, it's that simple - take that away from their natural game and play them away from the front two area, you'll notice a wee confidence dip. It's just human instinct/behaviour in footballers in my opinion.

I'd really be tempted to play Ross and Danny, up top, last 3 games - rest Leigh and keep him fresh (or have him sub and played sparingly). I really believe we have a chance in the final. And I'd like Ross, Danny, Jordon and Dean Horribine to all get game time this season for their efforts in the 20's.

Wouldnt disagree with that. Would be good to give some more young guys a chance as long as PF is able to have a fully fit and sharp 11 on the pitch in the final, not sure that was the case last season.

[HibeeN]

Leigh isn't going to want that though. He's got a target of 30 goals this season and wants to reach it. If Fenlon "rests" him for the cup final he runs the risk of having a frustrated player who wants to play and wants to achieve his personal goals but can't. I totally understand the reasoning behind it, and giving the young guys their chance is of course important, but our number one priority has to be keeping LG motivated and keen - he loves scoring goals, simple as that. And chances are we won't have him beyond the final so I'd like to see us making the most of him while we do.

[Speedway]

Deegan back but on the bench. No Thommo at all. - Two things I am not happy about.

Absolute wage thief.

[truehibernian]

Leigh isn't going to want that though. He's got a target of 30 goals this season and wants to reach it. If Fenlon "rests" him for the cup final he runs the risk of having a frustrated player who wants to play and wants to achieve his personal goals but can't. I totally understand the reasoning behind it, and giving the young guys their chance is of course important, but our number one priority has to be keeping LG motivated and keen - he loves scoring goals, simple as that. And chances are we won't have him beyond the final so I'd like to see us making the most of him while we do.

Who would you rather have fit and raring to go for the most important game of our season ? Absolutely agree that Leigh will want to top the scoring charts and it's a tough decision to make - but I can guarantee he'd rather know he's fit to face Celtic and have the chance to become a Hibernian 'immortal' by helping us win the Scottish Cup - hopefully scoring in the process :greengrin

Hearts will try and kick the lad off the park - it's an absolute shoe-in - so I'd rather not risk him, much as that would annoy Leigh. I just can't wait for Alex Harris to rip McHattie and Dylan McGowan a new one :agree:

[HibeeN]

Who would you rather have fit and raring to go for the most important game of our season ? Absolutely agree that Leigh will want to top the scoring charts and it's a tough decision to make - but I can guarantee he'd rather know he's fit to face Celtic and have the chance to become a Hibernian 'immortal' by helping us win the Scottish Cup - hopefully scoring in the process :greengrin

Hearts will try and kick the lad off the park - it's an absolute shoe-in - so I'd rather not risk him, much as that would annoy Leigh. I just can't wait for Alex Harris to rip McHattie and Dylan McGowan a new one :agree:

Of course I'd rather he be fit for the final - I'd just worry about his mindset if he was rested for all three games leading up to it. I'd definitely agree with resting him against Hearts, but would start him against Killie and certainly against Dundee - last home game of the season, against his old club, chance to say goodbye to Easter Road etc.

Agreed on looking forward to seeing Harris against them. :thumbsup:

[sesoim]

When we score 3 we concede 3. When we keep a clean sheet we can't score. There was some decent stuff going forward but all round we're just not all that good.



Which is why we hardly ever beat anybody in the SPL.

[Andy74]

Which is why we hardly ever beat anybody in the SPL.

Keeps you in business though. We wouldn't hear from you otherwise.

[Saorsa]

Keeps you in business though. We wouldn't hear from you otherwise.:top marks

[WestEndHibee]

Keeps you in business though. We wouldn't hear from you otherwise.

:top marks Was just thinking the same thing.

[blackpoolhibs]

Keeps you in business though. We wouldn't hear from you otherwise.


:top marks


:top marks Was just thinking the same thing.

Its bloody true though, and as folk can see with attendances since reaching the final, people cant be bothered. Even with the chance of a cup final ticket.

Fenlon HAS to get it right next season, we have to play more attractive football and be at the right end of the league fighting for a European place, or his erse it out the window.

[Saorsa]

Its bloody true though, and as folk can see with attendances since reaching the final, people cant be bothered. Even with the chance of a cup final ticket.

Fenlon HAS to get it right next season, we have to play more attractive football and be at the right end of the league fighting for a European place, or his erse it out the window.I have nae problem with people having opinions (I have plenty of my own), only the ones who appear on here with monotonous regularity (like flies around a *****) efter every game tae continually put the boot in and for nae other reason, never seen when there is anything good tae be said.

[blackpoolhibs]

I have nae problem with people having opinions (I have plenty of my own), only the ones who appear on here with monotonous regularity (like flies around a *****) efter every game tae continually put the boot in and for nae other reason, never seen when there is anything good tae be said.

:aok:

[Treadstone]

I have nae problem with people having opinions (I have plenty of my own), only the ones who appear on here with monotonous regularity (like flies around a *****) efter every game tae continually put the boot in and for nae other reason, never seen when there is anything good tae be said.

Myth perpetuated by the happy clappers.

[Lucius Apuleius]

I have nae problem with people having opinions (I have plenty of my own), only the ones who appear on here with monotonous regularity (like flies around a *****) efter every game tae continually put the boot in and for nae other reason, never seen when there is anything good tae be said.

A+* They piss me right off.

[Saorsa]

Myth perpetuated by the happy clappers.aye, whatever