Is the season over ??

[confused]

Is the season over ?? I'm sorry truly sorry but I have said it for months now , I cant see where this ends ? oh yes of course I love my team I'm 65 I've supported them since I can remember , but , what a mess my team are in .defo a night for a discussion with Mr John Barleycorn. I am gutted today . v

[matty_f]

No.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Nah it'll still come down to the 2 derbies in May before the trip to Dingwall or Paisley.

[lord bunberry]

It's not over, but with each defeat the dream fades.

[tamig]

No. Its not long started.

[MWHIBBIES]

In terms of winning the league yes.

[Scottie]

Never over

We've got a Scottish cup win to look forward to :wink:

[Sir David Gray]

Our hopes of a title challenge are basically finished but the season's far from over.

[scuttle]

As far as winning the league yes. Baring in mind we have sill to play the Hun 4 times and 3 more derbies then even a playoff spot will be had to achieve IMO

[Gatecrasher]

It's not over, but we need some big changes. Some good signings in the next 48 hours would go a long way but I'm not holding my breath.

[Michael]

Never over

We've got a Scottish cup win to look forward to :wink:

Who cares about the league anyway? It's all about winning the Scottish Cup!

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Our hopes of a title challenge are basically finished but the season's far from over.

We need to be honest and think if we really had a realistic chance in the first place.
We were the worst team in the SPL and a distance in class away from the team that finished second in last year's division one.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

The season's far from over, we've still got to play Dumbarton and Cowdenbeath 4 times each. Plenty of time to get ourselves clear of them.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Not over, but anyone who thinks we are going to get promoted by either winning the league or through the play offs, are going to be disappointed, again.

[Gala Foxes]

on that performance today we will have a relegation play off

[Hibby 2005]

Not over, but anyone who thinks we are going to get promoted by either winning the league or through the play offs, are going to be disappointed, again.

If we get Griffiths we can achieve the play-offs, nothing more.

[Ozyhibby]

Tell you at 11pm monday

[kevo1875]

With this bunch of imposters I'd say yes

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

If we get Griffiths we can achieve the play-offs, nothing more.

Wouldn't be so sure of that mate. One player isn't enough to carry us to promotion, we need a TEAM.

[Hibby 2005]

Wouldn't be so sure of that mate. One player isn't enough to carry us to promotion, we need a TEAM.

I doubt we'll get promoted.

[DAVE1875]

After 4 games? 4 GAMES?!

I'd understand if it was the end of the winter window and we were in the same position in the table... but after only 4 games?

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[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

I doubt we'll get promoted.

When you said play offs, I assumed you meant we'll get promoted. That's what I was referring to.

[weecounty hibby]

After 4 games the season has only just started. We need to finish in the play off positions at the very least to give us a chance of promotion. The transfer situation is key, we need to get players in and if we need to raise our level of debt then so be it. The longer we stay in this league the more our debts will rise any way. Thats not speculating to accumulate it is just good business sense. If we stay down, crowds drop, no huns or hearts games we would haemorrage money and would be even harder to attract quality. We need to get out of this league asap!!!

[Steve20]

We won't be in a relegation play off. But no chance of promotion.

[truehibernian]

With this league, and the position we are in, I'm truly surprised that Hibs have not gone top heavy in the attacking side of the team - we are a team who others would love to beat, so Hibs missed a clear statement of intent at the beginning of Stubbs' reign in my opinion - that is where we should have done our immediate business, quick, decisive and delivered on the pitch.

I want to go to games knowing that even if the opposition score, we can score three or four - I just don't see the pace and creativity. Is it really Hibs that are the only side in Scotland to be so blind as to ignore pace in a team, and creativity ?

I'm sorry to say that even in the younger youth teams I don't see genuine pace. Really really sad that we seem to be the only side in Scotland that for years has totally and utterly ignored this side of the game.

Oh.....and well done Liam Buchanan today.......big Hibee so must have had mixed feelings after scoring......not at the time right enough :greengrin

[Scottie]

We won't be in a relegation play off. But no chance of promotion.

Hey Steve that's what we said last year and look where we are now. :rolleyes:

[Pretty Boy]

We're in a fight for the play offs. We won't win the league without 4 or 5 new players of decent quality in the next couple of days and I seriously doubt that will happen.

[Pete]

We're still in two cup competitions and have only played a handful of games in the league. Top four gives us a chance of promotion so that's the least we should aim for.

Talk of the season being over is utterly ridiculous. Stubbs has been in the door literally five minutes so why don't we just chill out a bit and give him a chance?

[Waxy]

If we sign LG and a couple more intelligent players on monday, then we can steamroller our way out this nightmare.

[Stranraer]

Is the season over ?? I'm sorry truly sorry but I have said it for months now , I cant see where this ends ? oh yes of course I love my team I'm 65 I've supported them since I can remember , but , what a mess my team are in .defo a night for a discussion with Mr John Barleycorn. I am gutted today . v

Quite a long way to go unfortunately, the season is young and so am I.

[Forza Fred]

We can do what other wee clubs do, hope we draw a big team in the cup and hope we avoid relegation

[Ronniekirk]

Is the season over ?? I'm sorry truly sorry but I have said it for months now , I cant see where this ends ? oh yes of course I love my team I'm 65 I've supported them since I can remember , but , what a mess my team are in .defo a night for a discussion with Mr John Barleycorn. I am gutted today . v
Thanks ,made me look out the Traffic album John Barleycorn etc

[BSEJVT]

If we sign LG and a couple more intelligent players on monday, then we can steamroller our way out this nightmare.

Its not intelligent players we need IMO is hard nasty *******s who will drag this bunch of timid wallflowers into battle.

We are soft as **** physically and mentally

[SneakersO'Toole]

If the rumours of Farids injury are true then that is any hope of winning the league gone and a huge dent to finishing top 4.

[Danderhall Hibs]

We're still in two cup competitions and have only played a handful of games in the league. Top four gives us a chance of promotion so that's the least we should aim for.

Talk of the season being over is utterly ridiculous. Stubbs has been in the door literally five minutes so why don't we just chill out a bit and give him a chance?

It's been a long 5 minutes then. It literally feels like weeks, maybe even a couple of months. Literally. :wink:

[Scottie]

Its not intelligent players we need IMO is hard nasty *******s who will drag this bunch of timid wallflowers into battle.

We are soft as **** physically and mentally
Been saying the same for years.

Cant remember the last player that would run through a brick wall for us

[Pete]

It's been a long 5 minutes then. It literally feels like weeks, maybe even a couple of months. Literally. :wink:

Five minutes in managerial terms.

...or is it? He's managed longer than the boy at Leeds!

[Pat 0-7]

Its not intelligent players we need IMO is hard nasty *******s who will drag this bunch of timid wallflowers into battle.

We are soft as **** physically and mentally

Exactly. We have been soft touches for the last few years. Fed up of us getting walked over, especially against the gorgie tramps.

[neil7908]

If we take our pre season goal as "winning the league" then the answer is yes. We might make the play offs but no chance we'll be playing SPL football next year. I dread to think how we'd fare against a decent SPL side in one of the cups.

[Stranraer]

If we take our pre season goal as "winning the league" then the answer is yes. We might make the play offs but no chance we'll be playing SPL football next year. I dread to think how we'd fare against a decent SPL side in one of the cups.

It will be interesting to see how we play against the worst side in the Prem. in the league cup!

[yankyhibby]

Its not intelligent players we need IMO is hard nasty *******s who will drag this bunch of timid wallflowers into battle.

We are soft as **** physically and mentally

Understatement of the day - especially after our capitulation against a team of part-timers.

[Billy McKirdy]

The season is not over by a long long way.
We've had a truly ***** start but there is a long long way to go.
Many issues with this team and a manager still learning on the job but season over?
Not a chance in hell of that.
Keep the faith.
GGTTH

[erskine-hibby]

We can only hope for THEM and the currents to start slipping. As I can't see that happening any time soon we will struggle for the rest of the season IMHO.

[gegs70]

Not over...but we still don't have a decent squad so unless stubbs brings on a few players we will still struggle.

My son said to me today that he's fed up with hibs, come on hit's get it right....it's been far too long watching crap...

[truehibernian]

Jason Cummings may benefit big time with Farid's injury - strikers thrive on goals, and let's be honest, each time he has played, Jason doesn't let many down with effort and work rate - I'm keen to see him be a first choice striker in this league so it's perhaps a horrible blessing in disguise........c'mon JC, step up son and bang in the goals :aok:

[Billy McKirdy]

This season is about rebuilding and consolidation for me, today was a mare of a result and deeply humiliating for the club and the fans but let's face it, this is where we are at the present moment in time.
There have been encouraging signs in recent weeks, the general play has been a vast improvement from lsst term but the weaknesses are plain for all to see. Craig is nowhere near where he was with St J but he's not the only culprit, I also fear for the youths currently in the first team, Harris, Stanton ect are talented players but now is not the right time for them, experience pros are sorely needed and sadly lacking. The issues mentioned are deep and painful and the board desperately need to release funds to strengthen NOW.
I see at least one more season down here unless that happens.

[WestStandMoaner]

This season is about rebuilding and consolidation for me, today was a mare of a result and deeply humiliating for the club and the fans but let's face it, this is where we are at the present moment in time.
There have been encouraging signs in recent weeks, the general play has been a vast improvement from lsst term but the weaknesses are plain for all to see. Craig is nowhere near where he was with St J but he's not the only culprit, I also fear for the youths currently in the first team, Harris, Stanton ect are talented players but now is not the right time for them, experience pros are sorely needed and sadly lacking. The issues mentioned are deep and painful and the board desperately need to release funds to strengthen NOW.
I see at least one more season down here unless that happens.

You know this is why we are in this position, I am f--cking sick and tired of excuses, rebuilding, consolidation, no other team needs the time that hibs need. I am not having ago at you mate but let's be honest, too many fans have found excuses in recent years to justify our results. The bottom line is we are crap and the reason for this is the infrastructure has taken priority over the investment in the team. Petrie and Farmer have made the wrong decisions and we are now paying the penalty and unless Farmer opens the cheque book in the next 48 hours we will finish mid table and remain the laughing stock of Scottish football.

[Jim44]

I've said it recently and I've no hesitation in repeating it, but I honestly believe we are witnessing the biggest and most dramatic demise of a major Scottish football team in recent history. There's not the remotest chance in hell of Farmer and Petrie rubber-stamping the only way out of our out-of-control free fall and I see no hope for the future. If I'm accused of being a drama queen in my honest assessment of our fate, I have every right to accuse the diehards of delusions of mediocrity.

[Billy McKirdy]

You know this is why we are in this position, I am f--cking sick and tired of excuses, rebuilding, consolidation, no other team needs the time that hibs need. I am not having ago at you mate but let's be honest, too many fans have found excuses in recent years to justify our results. The bottom line is we are crap and the reason for this is the infrastructure has taken priority over the investment in the team. Petrie and Farmer have made the wrong decisions and we are now paying the penalty and unless Farmer opens the cheque book in the next 48 hours we will finish mid table and remain the laughing stock of Scottish football.
Can't disagree with you at all.
Truth is..short of a takeover nothing will change fast.
Much as it hurts this disinterested owner will reap the crop of his actions and our team will continue to decline.
I have no answers only observations....like us all.

[truehibernian]

You know this is why we are in this position, I am f--cking sick and tired of excuses, rebuilding, consolidation, no other team needs the time that hibs need. I am not having ago at you mate but let's be honest, too many fans have found excuses in recent years to justify our results. The bottom line is we are crap and the reason for this is the infrastructure has taken priority over the investment in the team. Petrie and Farmer have made the wrong decisions and we are now paying the penalty and unless Farmer opens the cheque book in the next 48 hours we will finish mid table and remain the laughing stock of Scottish football.

Aberdeen :aok: Dundee United after McLean..........Celtic played second fiddle to Rangers for 9 seasons.........don't play the violin just yet.........we are no different to any other football club. **** happens from time to time.

[marleyhib]

Er naw, disagree completely - have a few bad season maybe but Hibs have imploded. Due IMHO to a complete lack of investment in the team for years. We sold any talent we had and built a stadium we can rarely fill. Awful managerial appointments and a club going through the motions, a complete embarrassment. 5-1 was bad enough but getting beat from a part time team is worse. I would be raging but I've been worn down too much to honestly care.

[Jim44]

Aberdeen :aok: Dundee United after McLean..........Celtic played second fiddle to Rangers for 9 seasons.........don't play the violin just yet.........we are no different to any other football club. **** happens from time to time.

How can you equate Celtic's 9 seasons in the shadow of Rangers to our utter demise? I 'm afraid we ARE different from most established football clubs.

[Golden Bear]

As things stand, we could certainly do a Dundee - a supposed big club yet confined to minor league football for a few years to come.

[Iain G]

Is the season over? Yeah, completely, 4 games in and we may as well shut up shop now. Stubbs will get sacked in Feb or March so may as well terminate his contract now and save us the pain in hoping that things will get better. Lock up Easter Road and let Liam Craig run around the centre circle on his own for the next 8 months, refund the season tickets, lock down the turnstiles, close the club shop, shut down Hibs.net, rent out the Famous Five stand for Enid Blyton conventions only and buy family passes to the cinema for all, I hear there is a good Bobby Williamson movie playing...

Sack Van Gaal while we are at it as Man U are clearly doomed too...

Either that or give Stubbs a wee bit of time to sort this mess out, we are still suffering relegation hangover and are completey reshaping the club and it's gonna take a lil bit of time.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I see little hope of us winning the league, even at this early stage. The poor start we have made has opened the door to our main rivals who have taken full advantage. But no the season is not over.

The aim now is to finish in the top 4 and by the time we get there have a team strong enough to be able to win 3 two legged games in a row. Unfortunately I have utterly no confidence that the men holding the purse strings will have the nerve or ambition to help the manager do what is required. I must also question other people running the club when somebody thought Danny Handling was worthy of a 4 year contract ............ based on what? ....... Hell in my opinion the jury was out as to whether he was worth keeping, never mind get a 4 year deal.

If we fail to make the top 4 then I fear for the long term future of Hibs. I know there has been comparison with Dundee's situation in recent years, but Dundee did not have the massive infrastructure to maintain we do.

That is where the clubs owners frankly negligent failure to recognise the correlation between building top class infrastructure and making sure there was a team on the pitch who would ensure the expensive stands and 5 million pound training complex did not become a massive millstone has been cruelly highlighted. If we do not get promoted in a minimum of 2 seasons where will the money come from to maintain Easter Road, East Mains or pay the frankly insane £24,000 per annum rent for the ticket office ..... never mind put a team on the pitch.

Rant over.

[DH1875]

Course its not over. We won't win the league but 4th place should just about be within our grasp.

[HappyHibby93]

People need to calm down. There are 30 games left and we have only played 4. There is sooooo much football to be played!


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