African Cup of Nations

[hibsbollah]

Starts this weekend. Always a competition I like, with radge nicknames, 1970s style bumpy pitches, wildly inconsistent goalkeeping displays and optimistic and spectacular attempts on goal from hitherto unknown strikers looking for a big money move to Europe on the back of YouTube. Plus it's all on Eurosport.

Most Hibbys will be supporting Congo, for obvious reasons. No obvious favourite, I have a feeling Asamoah Gyans Ghana will win it. But I think I'll be cheering on Zambia, because they have the coolest nickname, in the absence of the Benin Squirrels anyway.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/african-cup-of-nations-2015-welcome-to-a-most-unlikely-venue--equatorial-guinea-9970214.html

[ekhibee]

I voted for Tunisia because I've got a degree in Classical Studies lol

[Bronson]

Congo Red Devils, bit of a no-brainer considering the calibre of a certain player they have among their ranks.

[portycabbage]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Flag_of_Sao_Tome_and_Principe.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sao_Tome_and_Principe.svg.png São Tomé and Príncipe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe_national_foot ball_team)
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"The Falcons and Parrots Team"



-Shame they didn't qualify. A few nervous parrots on that team though.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png Mauritius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius_national_football_team) - "Club M"

-Must try harder

[Glory Lurker]

Everything I know about African football tells be it's got to be Dominique's boys for the Cup.

Respect, though, to Equatorial Guinea for staying animal free. Could we give them an animal for the purposes of this poll?

[R'Albin]

I think Dominique Malonga will win.

[Future17]

Everything I know about African football tells be it's got to be Dominique's boys for the Cup.

Respect, though, to Equatorial Guinea for staying animal free. Could we give them an animal for the purposes of this poll?

It's whether they can stay Ebola-free that's the question.

As far as nicknames go, I think they are to be known as the "Old Spanish":

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/true-shock-equatorial-guinea-player-4955227

:flag:

[worcesterhibby]

first time I've seen the team names…I didn't realise Malonga played 20/20 Cricket :rolleyes:

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Starts this weekend. Always a competition I like, with radge nicknames, 1970s style bumpy pitches, wildly inconsistent goalkeeping displays and optimistic and spectacular attempts on goal from hitherto unknown strikers looking for a big money move to Europe on the back of YouTube. Plus it's all on Eurosport.

Most Hibbys will be supporting Congo, for obvious reasons. No obvious favourite, I have a feeling Asamoah Gyans Ghana will win it. But I think I'll be cheering on Zambia, because they have the coolest nickname, in the absence of the Benin Squirrels anyway.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/african-cup-of-nations-2015-welcome-to-a-most-unlikely-venue--equatorial-guinea-9970214.html


I see that Congo are 40-1 against to win the trophy. Just as long as everyone goes home with clean bills of health ...

[Future17]

I see that Congo are 40-1 against to win the trophy. Just as long as everyone goes home with clean bills of health ...

You can get Congo at 70/1 if you are so inclined. :greengrin

Given that the past 2 competitions have seen Zambia win and Burkino Faso get to the final, I think an each way bet on one or two of the unfancied sides might be worth the gamble, especially considering the upheaval of the last-minute rearrangement of the tournament.

I think I'll be placing a wager on Zambia (33/1) and Gabon (40/1) with a couple of quid on Equitorial Guinea at 33/1 as you can never rule out the host nation advantage.

[GreenLake]

This tournament of African nations is held every two years while the World Cup and EUFA Finals are every four years. It would double our chances of qualifying if we held our tournaments every two years.

[Wighty76]

Zambia Copper Bullets.

outstanding name.

mon the bulllets

[Future17]

This tournament of African nations is held every two years while the World Cup and EUFA Finals are every four years. It would double our chances of qualifying if we held our tournaments every two years.

:greengrin

No it wouldn't...although some stattos may argue that holding them every two years would double a nation's chance of qualifying once ever four years.

[nellio]

I'll watch a wee bit of this. I think Algeria will win it, They were great in the world cup and have some decent players.

[Pretty Boy]

I love the ACN for the goalkeeping. Some of it is reminiscent of Sunday league stuff.

I really struggle to think of many decent African goalkeepers, Senzo Meyiwa and Victor Enyeama in recent years. Bruce Grobellar, Jospeh Belle and Thomas N'Kono in days gone by. It's probably not the best continent to learn the goalkeeping trade to be fair.

[JimBHibees]

Sounds like a pretty incredible tournament with only 4 stadiums being used with only one having a capacity of 35k with the 3 others 15, 10 and 5k capacities. The hosts were given the tournament after Morocco pulled out however had already been ruled out of the qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.

[KdyHby]

Is it on Zitelli in the UK?

[Billy Whizz]

Is it on Zitelli in the UK?

Eurosport. Think Congo play at 4pm on Saturday. Will miss this one as Hibs are playing

[hibsbollah]

Eurosport. Think Congo play at 4pm on Saturday. Will miss this one as Hibs are playing

Malonga's Congo kick off against the hosts Equitorial Guinea at 4pm. Then at 7pm its tourney dark horses Burkina Faso against Gabon; looking forward to seeing Dortmund's Aubemeyang up front for Gabon, was top scorer in France season before last iirc.

Got some shekels on Zambia and Mali.

[Haymaker]

Gotta be following the Congo but will keep an eye on the Ivory Coast and Herve Renard manages them and that guy is funny as ****.

[KdyHby]

Eurosport. Think Congo play at 4pm on Saturday. Will miss this one as Hibs are playing

Thanks

[Bristolhibby]

Anyone have any idea where to get a Congo football shirt from?

Cheers

J

[Stranraer]

the Super Eagles didn't qualify!?

[Stranraer]

Anyone have any idea where to get a Congo football shirt from?

Cheers

J

Have you tried Subside sports? If they don't have it you can contact them and they'll get it in for ya.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I'd like the big man to do well for Congo. Then again, I'd also like him back sooner rather than later

[JimBHibees]

Is it on Zitelli in the UK?

Itv also covering would assume itv 4 or so

[Sas_The_Hibby]

Sounds like a pretty incredible tournament with only 4 stadiums being used with only one having a capacity of 35k with the 3 others 15, 10 and 5k capacities. The hosts were given the tournament after Morocco pulled out however had already been ruled out of the qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.

My son and I had flights and a hotel in Marrakech booked for 10 days, covering the period of the quarter finals to the final, so to say I was gutted when Morocco were no longer hosting AFCON 2015 is an understatement and a half.... :bitchy:

[Sir David Gray]

Itv also covering would assume itv 4 or so

ITV4 have a highlights programme each day and will also show live coverage of a deciding match from each group plus both semis and the final.

Eurosport's covering every single match.

[My_Wife_Camille]

The African Cup of Nations is class. It's basically comedy football! You mix a bunch of world class players with a gang no hopers and add in a touch of African Spirit and you get a magical result! Defenders doing Cryuff turns in their own box, 2 footed waist high challenges, pitches that are only a couple Of pieces of dog ***** away from being up there with the best edinburgh council has to offer and some truly hilariously shocking goalkeeping.

Mon Bafana Bafana

[Future17]

Seems we're off to a good start before the tournament has even begun:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30827301

[Stranraer]

As champions are Nigeria automatically in the finals?

[scoopyboy]

As champions are Nigeria automatically in the finals?

Nope, eliminated at qualifying group that Malongo / Congo were in.

[hibsbollah]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jan/15/africa-cup-of-nations-2015-group-by-group-preview

All you could possibly need to know for tomorrow's kick off. I like that South Africa's coach is called Shakes Mashaba, and that his star central defender is called 'The Tower'. :greengrin

[DH1875]

Algeria will win it :aok:

[hibsbollah]

Congo vs the Equitorials.

Ferebory Dore or Malonga?

10 mins till we find out..

[hibsbollah]

Theme from 'shaft' banging out. Eurosport is a bit amateur.

[hibsbollah]

Fab singing for the anthems.

'Chris' malonga on the bench:dunno:
No sign of Dominique.

[Mikey]

Dominique on the bench too, listed right under Chris!

[Boyle89]

I'm torn. I want Congo to progress but I also want malonga back ASAP...

[hibsbollah]

Nice effort from Onangue. Looks a player. Id take him in the Handling role.

[hibsbollah]

Great play by #14 and a great finish.
1-0 EG. Malonga might be coming back early.

[Aldo]

Great play by #14 and a great finish. 1-0 EG. Malonga might be coming back early.

Want the lad to do well but from a selfish point of view I want them beaten in every game and he comes back soonest

[hibsbollah]

HT 1-0 down. Hope we see the main man second half.

[Scorrie]

Congo equalise. Malonga assist. Great pass from the big man!

[SteveHFC]

Malonga had a great chance.

[Scorrie]

How did Malonga miss that!

[hibsbollah]

I never expected this. Hes seeing loads of the ball now and assisted the goal. He's definitely got a chance of getting 90 mins in the next game.

[AlbertK86]

Just saw highlights of Congo opening game.

Came off bench set up equaliser and with 4 mins to go should have had the winner with only keeper to beat. hit straight at the keeper from about 8 yards out.

Good that he got on and albeit he missed he got an assist and made a great timed run to get to the pass that could have won them the game

[hibsbollah]

Just saw highlights of Congo opening game.

Came off bench set up equaliser and with 4 mins to go should have had the winner with only keeper to beat. hit straight at the keeper from about 8 yards out.

Good that he got on and albeit he missed he got an assist and made a great timed run to get to the pass that could have won them the game

It'll be interesting to see whether his good all round play and assist will get him 90 mins for the next game, or whether missing the sitter will mean another start on the bench. They really need all three points after Gabons comfortable win yesterday, so he should see some action I reckon.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I love the ACN for the goalkeeping. Some of it is reminiscent of Sunday league stuff.

I really struggle to think of many decent African goalkeepers, Senzo Meyiwa and Victor Enyeama in recent years. Bruce Grobellar, Jospeh Belle and Thomas N'Kono in days gone by. It's probably not the best continent to learn the goalkeeping trade to be fair.

Makalamby signed for an African country after he realised he wasn't good enough for Belgium didn't he?

[Bobo]

Makalamby signed for an African country after he realised he wasn't good enough for Belgium didn't he?

Should have ran away with Billy Smarts' Circus :rolleyes: :wink:

[Mr White]

Just watching the highlights if the ivory coast v Mali game from earlier on today and there was an interesting refereeing decision at the end of the first half. Ivory coast defender flicks the ball up to head it back to the keeper and the ref gives an indirect free kick for a pass back. IC players were raging and commentators were adamant the ref was wrong. I'm fairly sure he's correct and that this is classed as a deliberate pass back if you set yourself up to head it back. Anyone know for sure? If the ref is indeed right it's surprising that the players and commentators are unaware?

[Speedy]

Just watching the highlights if the ivory coast v Mali game from earlier on today and there was an interesting refereeing decision at the end of the first half. Ivory coast defender flicks the ball up to head it back to the keeper and the ref gives an indirect free kick for a pass back. IC players were raging and commentators were adamant the ref was wrong. I'm fairly sure he's correct and that this is classed as a deliberate pass back if you set yourself up to head it back. Anyone know for sure? If the ref is indeed right it's surprising that the players and commentators are unaware?

Needs to be kicked back to be a pass back.

[hibsbollah]

There's been a dearth of goals so far. Very cagey tournament. Senegal looked good the other night.

[Mr White]

Needs to be kicked back to be a pass back.

Not according to the ref and this article
http://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/441610-ivory-coast-1-1-mali-gradel-spares-the-elephants-blushes.html

"In the 38th minute there was quite an unusual occurrence, an indirect free kick for a back pass. Eric Bertrand thought he was allowed to lift the ball with his foot before heading it back but the referee correctly blew the whistle. Sako took the free kick but Gradel, who had only just come on for Diomandé, blocked it in the last real action of the first half."

[Onceinawhile]

Needs to be kicked back to be a pass back.

No it doesn't. The ref was right.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-pass_rule

[delbert]

Not according to the ref and this article
http://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/441610-ivory-coast-1-1-mali-gradel-spares-the-elephants-blushes.html

"In the 38th minute there was quite an unusual occurrence, an indirect free kick for a back pass. Eric Bertrand thought he was allowed to lift the ball with his foot before heading it back but the referee correctly blew the whistle. Sako took the free kick but Gradel, who had only just come on for Diomandé, blocked it in the last real action of the first half."

If a player uses a 'deliberate trick' to circumvent the Laws of the Game, basically against the spirit of the game, then the referee will stop the game and award an indirect free kick to the opposition at the point where this trick occurred - the referee should also have cautioned the player for ungentlemanly conduct - but basically the referee was spot on here, once again highlighting the frightening ignorance of the laws by commentators and so called experts.

[Speedy]

No it doesn't. The ref was right.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-pass_rule

Fair enough.

No surprise there is confusion though given that the rules explicitly say it needs to be kicked. If they're going to have exceptions to that it should be clear in the pass back section.

[Radium]

Congo 0-0 at half time. Going through as group winners at. Eurosport 2

[micksoo]

1-0 up now

[Borderhibbie76]

Dom on the bench again

[DownInAlbion]

Hurry up and bring the big man on!

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Dom on the bench again


They're saving him for the final. You'll see.

"Hibs' Hat-Trick Hero Returns In Glory. I Owe It All To Alan Stubbs, he says."

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Now 2-1 Congo.

2-0 Equatorial Guinea.

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Congo win 2-1 FT. Go through as top of their section.

[bringbackbenny]

Congo through. Horrendous error by the Burkina Faso keeper

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Congo through. Horrendous error by the Burkina Faso keeper


Now if Tommy Craig was still around ER he'd be wanting us to sign him.

[micksoo]

Next round on Saturday

[bingo70]

Next round on Saturday

Who will they be playing?

[hibsbollah]

Who will they be playing?

The runnerup in group B. We'll find out tomorrow, could be any of the four teams, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Zambia or Congo DR.

[Ronniekirk]

Hurry up and bring the big man on!

At this rate he won't be match fit by the time he returns :confused: his miss in the first game in as cost him game time possibly

[Ozyhibby]

At this rate he won't be match fit by the time he returns :confused: his miss in the first game in as cost him game time possibly

So long as he's not injured I'm happy.

[Danderhall Hibs]

This tournaments a load of ***** and should be moved to every 4 years.

[ionahibby]

Looks like we will be without malonga a little while yet. Congo scrape through to quarter finals!

[Sir David Gray]

So the Republic of Congo will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarter finals on Saturday.

Confused? You should be.

[CropleyWasGod]

Looks like we will be without malonga a little while yet. Congo scrape through to quarter finals!
Think you're confused. They won their group :)

[lord bunberry]

So the Republic of Congo will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarter finals on Saturday.

Confused? You should be.

Mon the Congo

[ekhibee]

So the Republic of Congo will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarter finals on Saturday.

Confused? You should be.
For some of us, maybe. Slight difference in the populations though lol

Population of Republic of Congo- just over 4 million
Population of Democratic Republic of Congo- over 77 million!

[Sir David Gray]

For some of us, maybe. Slight difference in the populations though lol

Population of Republic of Congo- just over 4 million
Population of Democratic Republic of Congo- over 77 million!

Yeah I know.

I know the difference between the pair of them as well, it's just a bit more difficult when you're referring to them both by name!

[hibsbollah]

The best nickname has gone. The Zambia Copper Bullets finish bottom of their pish easy group:bye:

[ekhibee]

Yeah I know.

I know the difference between the pair of them as well, it's just a bit more difficult when you're referring to them both by name!
Totally agree, you were quite right to say it was confusing. I think I'm right in saying that DR Congo was formerly known as Zaire, for 25 years or so, after the break up of Belgian Congo. I know that doesn't make it any easier though!

[Sir David Gray]

Totally agree, you were quite right to say it was confusing. I think I'm right in saying that DR Congo was formerly known as Zaire, for 25 years or so, after the break up of Belgian Congo. I know that doesn't make it any easier though!

It was.

DR Congo was a Belgian colony and Congo was a French colony, both until 1960.

[Billy Whizz]

For some of us, maybe. Slight difference in the populations though lol

Population of Republic of Congo- just over 4 million
Population of Democratic Republic of Congo- over 77 million!

So who's the favourite

[Sir David Gray]

So who's the favourite

Has to be Republic of Congo.

They won two out of their three group matches and finished top, whereas DR Congo drew all three of their matches and finished second.

DR Congo are slightly higher ranked in the FIFA rankings though.

[Ozyhibby]

Hope Malonga's Congo get pumped quick sharp and he back here ASAP. We need to keep winning.

[Sir David Gray]

Hope Malonga's Congo get pumped quick sharp and he back here ASAP. We need to keep winning.

It probably won't matter when they get knocked out from now on to be honest.

Their quarter final is played on Saturday so that will rule him out of the Raith Rovers game. He is suspended for the following match against Arbroath anyway so considering that the final is being played on Sunday 8th February, he'll probably be back in time for the Sevco game, regardless of how Congo gets on.

He could have played on Saturday if Congo had been eliminated in the group stage.

[hibsbollah]

It probably won't matter when they get knocked out from now on to be honest.

Their quarter final is played on Saturday so that will rule him out of the Raith Rovers game. He is suspended for the following match against Arbroath anyway so considering that the final is being played on Sunday 8th February, he'll probably be back in time for the Sevco game, regardless of how Congo gets on.

He could have played on Saturday if Congo had been eliminated in the group stage.

:agree:
Added to that, imagine the psychological high he'll get if Congo actually win the thing and he contributes. His exposure to high quality opposition, dealing with high pressure matches, can only benefit us as a club.

We should stop moaning and cheer on the Red Devils (this will come as second nature to trig already of course...)

[AK86]

This tournaments a load of ***** and should be moved to every 4 years.
I agree. Nobody seems truly up for it. It really is a tournament without a true vocation now.

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:agree:
Added to that, imagine the psychological high he'll get if Congo actually win the thing and he contributes. His exposure to high quality opposition, dealing with high pressure matches, can only benefit us as a club.

We should stop moaning and cheer on the Red Devils (this will come as second nature to trig already of course...)


Yup. How long is it since we had a player in a major international tournament? This is good for us and good for Dom.

And it's not as if we've been struggling to score in his absence ....

Though I do agree with those who say the tournament should be every 4 years like the Euros and the World Cup. The games I've watched have shown every sign of spectator overkill - too much of a theoretically good thing, IMO.

[hibsbollah]

Yup. How long is it since we had a player in a major international tournament? This is good for us and good for Dom.

And it's not as if we've been struggling to score in his absence ....

Though I do agree with those who say the tournament should be every 4 years like the Euros and the World Cup. The games I've watched have shown every sign of spectator overkill - too much of a theoretically good thing, IMO.

I was reading that there isn't much of a culture of away fans travelling in African football, for lots of different reasons, cost, dodgy infrastructure, wars etc. So unless the hosts are involved the atmosphere can be a bit flat.

[Onceinawhile]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30910026

guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

[Ronniekirk]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30910026

guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

I will wager a guinea :wink: On Mali going through ,what a lottery .Have only watched the highlights of game our Dom slid through that great pass for the equaliser.

[Sir David Gray]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30910026

guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

[Danderhall Hibs]

I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

[wee hay]

Disaplinary record maybe?

[Mr White]

I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

That was slightly different. ROI and netherlands were tied but both progressed, lots were drawn to decide who finished 2nd and and third, and consequently who would face Romania and who would have to play West Germany.

This was when the world cup had 24 teams so from the 6 groups the 4 best 3rd place teams progressed to the last 16. The Netherlands were one of those while, predictably Scotland were one of the 2 countries to finish 3rd and go home.

[Sir David Gray]

I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

Almost. I was two years old.

I was probably away for my afternoon nap at the time! :greengrin

[hibbysam]

I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

The two teams played each other in the last game which makes it more bizarre as to why they never played a penalty shoot out!

[Sir David Gray]

The two teams played each other in the last game which makes it more bizarre as to why they never played a penalty shoot out!

The rules were already set before the tournament started so they couldn't have done anything differently on this occasion.

I certainly think this method of resolving ties in group standings should be scrapped from now on though.

[Danderhall Hibs]

That was slightly different. ROI and netherlands were tied but both progressed, lots were drawn to decide who finished 2nd and and third, and consequently who would face Romania and who would have to play West Germany.

This was when the world cup had 24 teams so from the 6 groups the 4 best 3rd place teams progressed to the last 16. The Netherlands were one of those while, predictably Scotland were one of the 2 countries to finish 3rd and go home.

That rings a bell - think ROI got an easier draw by winning the lots (Romania?).

[Danderhall Hibs]

Almost. I was two years old.

I was probably away for my afternoon nap at the time! :greengrin

:greengrin you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

[WeeRussell]

:greengrin you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

France '98 - Collins Penalty :greengrin..... yep that's about it.

[Mr White]

That rings a bell - think ROI got an easier draw by winning the lots (Romania?).

:agree:

If Ireland had played the Germans and Voller had sent a greener Paul McGrath's way I reckon the permed one would have needed a stretcher to leave the field :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

:greengrin you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.

[Scott Allan Key]

I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.

I blame Potter.

[Gmack7]

I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.
l can't remember France 98 either and i was there:wink:

[Thecat23]

I was in The Robins Nest on Gilmerton road as that's the local. Can honestly say having everyone supporting the same team and when the pen went in I've never experienced an explosion like it even watching Hibs. It was crazy and the place was wrecked!!!!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I was in The Robins Nest on Gilmerton road as that's the local. Can honestly say having everyone supporting the same team and when the pen went in I've never experienced an explosion like it even watching Hibs. It was crazy and the place was wrecked!!!!

And the rest was Hjbstory...

http://www.hibs.net/londonhibs/hhht/issue22/brazilian.htm

[DAVE1875]

Big Dom on for Congo



just before the DR Congo equalise, 2-2

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-0 and they **** it up 2-3

[cleanyman]

2-0 and they **** it up 2-3

Excellent

[Bishop Hibee]

4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

[The Sundance Kid]

4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

Think he's suspended for that unfortunately

[Billy Whizz]

Think he's suspended for that unfortunately

He is, but at least he's back training with us

[cabbageandribs1875]

Excellent


even worse 2-4 FT....welcome back Dom, should be ready for friday 13th at the govan bigot dome

[Sir David Gray]

4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

Nope.

He can't play until the Sevco game as he was sent off in the last round at Alloa.

It didn't matter when Congo were eliminated with regards to when he would be available again.

With Boyle also cup-tied and El Alagui still out injured, we're a bit stretched for next week.

Should hopefully still have enough for Arbroath though!

[Mr White]

This doesn't look good. Crowd trouble and fans on the pitch as ghana are 3 up against the hosts with a few minutes left in the semi final. Match suspended. On itv4.

[Sir David Gray]

Think they've been stopped for around 30 minutes now and they were about to restart the match with a drop ball but now the referee has gone over to the dugout to speak to someone.

Apparently the police are dispersing tear gas in the stands.

It's all a bit shambolic.

[Hiber-nation]

What a shambles of a tournament. Time to make it every 4 years.

[macca70]

This doesn't look good. Crowd trouble and fans on the pitch as ghana are 3 up against the hosts with a few minutes left in the semi final. Match suspended. On itv4.

This is utterly ridiculous!!

Full riot, bottles being lobbed on the pitch, players on the pitch for 30 mins, players clearing the pitch, riot police with tear gas, helicopter above pitch and now looks like game is about to restart!!

Unbelievable!!

[Sir David Gray]

So they decide to restart the match and play three minutes of injury time when the match was stopped in the 82nd minute.

Pretty unprofessional.

[Billy Whizz]

So they decide to restart the match and play three minutes of injury time when the match was stopped in the 82nd minute.

Pretty unprofessional.

Pretty sensible in my opinion

[Sir David Gray]

Pretty sensible in my opinion

Why? :confused:

[Billy Whizz]

Why? :confused:

Technically you're right, but I think it was important to get the players and officials off the park, and home as soon and safely as possible

[Sir David Gray]

Technically you're right, but I think it was important to get the players and officials off the park, and home as soon and safely as possible

To my mind, the referee and the officials had two choices;

1- If the referee and the security officials felt that things were so bad, they should have abandoned the match this evening and then tomorrow they could have decided what to do about replaying it, either from the point at which the match was stopped or replay the whole match.

2- Restart the match tonight and play on from the point at which they stopped, i.e. 82 minutes, until the end of the match.

I don't know how the referee can simply just make up a random number of minutes to play. That doesn't make any sense to me.

[jacomo]

To my mind, the referee and the officials had two choices;

1- If the referee and the security officials felt that things were so bad, they should have abandoned the match this evening and then tomorrow they could have decided what to do about replaying it, either from the point at which the match was stopped or replay the whole match.

2- Restart the match tonight and play on from the point at which they stopped, i.e. 82 minutes, until the end of the match.

I don't know how the referee can simply just make up a random number of minutes to play. That doesn't make any sense to me.

:agree:

Difficult decision, but a football match is 90 mins long. It's hard to argue the result is legitimate if they've only played 86 mins or whatever.