Development Derby - Hibs 2 (Lewis Allan and Duthie) v Them 3 FT

[oconnors_strip]

Hibs development team face hearts this Tuesday at ainslie park, kick off 7.15pm

Get along and support the young lads if you can

[Pretty Boy]

Hoping to get along to this.

Wonder if Forster will get a run out to help his match sharpness.

[Billy Whizz]

I'm going too, looking forward to it

[McD]

Is it still donations at the gate, or is there A fixed price?

[oconnors_strip]

Is it still donations at the gate, or is there A fixed price?

They recommend £5 adults and £2 concessions but it's not forced upon you. As long as you put something in the box when you go in

[McD]

They recommend £5 adults and £2 concessions but it's not forced upon you. As long as you put something in the box when you go in


Cheers muchly :aok: hoping to get along with my old man and my brother :greengrin

[Saturday Boy]

Cheers muchly :aok: hoping to get along with my old man and my brother :greengrin

Don't know about that, I think it's cash only.
Is this like my old dad telling me about getting into the pictures with jam jars?

There should be a smiley here, but no matter how hard I bash my iPad it won't load. :)

[GreenCastle]

Looking forward to this.

Going to head along.

Would be good if we took a decent support along.:agree:

[Brightside]

Max Todd and a couple of others have left the club? Thats an odd one. Max looked like a boy with bucket loads of talent.

[Mikey09]

Spoke to Ben Stirling today and he told me he was loving life training full time with the club. Laddie is loving life at hibs. Took a holiday tomorrow night so gonna head up and cheer the lads on.... :thumbsup:

[Thecat23]

Max Todd and a couple of others have left the club? Thats an odd one. Max looked like a boy with bucket loads of talent.

Few folk have said the same as yourself bud. Never seen the lad play myself so can't really comment!

[Billy Whizz]

Few folk have said the same as yourself bud. Never seen the lad play myself so can't really comment!

He's hardly had a start in a number of months, so probably not surprising

[Thecat23]

He's hardly had a start in a number of months, so probably not surprising

Has he been injured Billy or just out the picture?


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[Billy Whizz]

Has he been injured Billy or just out the picture?


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Think he had an injury earlier in the season, but couldn't regain his place. Had a few good games last season, but obviously hasn't been able to kick on. I only see these guys once every 2/3 weeks. I'll leave the coaching staff to make these tough decisions.
The interesting thing is we're cutting these lads free in Jan rather than the end of the season. Hopefully they might get a chance with a lower league team this month.

[Thecat23]

Cheers Billy, end of the day I trust out coaching staff 100% hope the lads pick up a team though soon.


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[Billy Whizz]

Cheers Billy, end of the day I trust out coaching staff 100% hope the lads pick up a team though soon.


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I agree, they need to keep positive.

[CB_NO3]

Score?

[oconnors_strip]

Score?

match is tomorrow night

[Mikey09]

Score?


0-0 the now.... No much happened... :greengrin

[Sammy7nil]

H ibs are 1/2 to win and 11/10 minus a goal. Hearts have not played for 6 weeks and their form looks poor. I have not seen the youth team but noticed they gave up two late goals to the Pars and were hanging on last week. Ijust wonder if anyone who knows the teams think Hibs are wortha bet minus a goal?

[oconnors_strip]

Early team news-

Perntreou, Dunsmore, Stirling, Martyniuk, Forster, Scott, Martin, Duthie, Allan, Hendry Crane

- - - Updated - - -

substitutes: Brennan, McGregor, Waugh, Smith and McKee

[Billy Whizz]

H ibs are 1/2 to win and 11/10 minus a goal. Hearts have not played for 6 weeks and their form looks poor. I have not seen the youth team but noticed they gave up two late goals to the Pars and were hanging on last week. Ijust wonder if anyone who knows the teams think Hibs are wortha bet minus a goal?

Hibs haven't played too much either in the last 4/5 weeks either. Suggest you wait until you see the teams. Wouldn't be surprised if Hearts had a few players on the fringe of the 1st team playing

[oconnors_strip]

@JamTarts: Hearts starting line-up: Hamilton, Hutchings, L. Smith, McGhee, McKay, Baxter, King, Henderson, Sow, Keatings, Oliver.

[Billy Whizz]

Early team news-

Perntreou, Dunsmore, Stirling, Martyniuk, Forster, Scott, Martin, Duthie, Allan, Hendry Crane

- - - Updated - - -

substitutes: Brennan, McGregor, Waugh, Smith and McKee

Nikki, is tht Aaron Scott?

[StarMan10]

Haha classic Hearts playing plenty first team players.

[oconnors_strip]

Nikki, is tht Aaron Scott?

Don't know yet as for team from Twitter, have asked official Twitter account

[Sammy7nil]

Looking at the teams Hearts maybe worth a bet 7/2:rolleyes:

[oconnors_strip]

Haha classic Hearts playing plenty first team players.

At least 6 players with first team experience and new signing aswell starting

[StarMan10]

At least 6 players with first team experience and new signing aswell starting

"Development Derby". Shame for their youngsters who would have been looking forward to this

[oconnors_strip]

Hibs confirm new signing aaron Scott starts tonight for us, only 17 and use to play for hearts

[oconnors_strip]

"Development Derby". Shame for their youngsters who would have been looking forward to this

They remind me of celtic who started with 5 first team regulars and they couldn't beat us

[Zazu62]

Quite a strong hearts team with sow and keatings playing would be a shame if they got injured 😯😯

[DAVE1875]

Nikki, is tht Aaron Scott?

It is

[blackpoolhibs]

Early team news-

Perntreou, Dunsmore, Stirling, Martyniuk, Forster, Scott, Martin, Duthie, Allan, Hendry Crane

- - - Updated - - -

substitutes: Brennan, McGregor, Waugh, Smith and McKee

That seems quite a weak Hibs team compared to a few weeks ago, £20 at 7/2 the gimps looks very tempting.

[The_Exile]

'MON THE HIBS!! Is there a live text updates feed or is the Hibs twitter account the best way to follow the game?

[HibernianJK]

Hibs at 4/6 and hearts 21/10 with PP, very generous considering the teams. Would feel dirty backing hearts though

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

Hibs confirm new signing aaron Scott starts tonight for us, only 17 and use to play for hearts

Did the laddie used to play at Leith Athletic?

[spudhib]

Did the laddie used to play at Leith Athletic?

No been at hertz since age 12 ,Hutchie before that

[Sammy7nil]

Hibs at 4/6 and hearts 21/10 with PP, very generous considering the teams. Would feel dirty backing hearts though

Hearts 7/2 with
Betvictor

[Pretty Boy]

Decent wee crowd so far.

[HibernianJK]

Hearts 7/2 with
Betvictor


17/10 with PP now a lot of money coming in for them

[Pretty Boy]

Neilson and Potter in attendance.

Potters a bit of a fat **** really.

[SteveHFC]

I've left already

[Aldo]

Neilson and Potter in attendance. Potters a bit of a fat UGLY **** really.

Sorted that for you PB.
(Mind nowt was wrong with it in the first place)

[blackpoolhibs]

Cash out offering me £3 profit for my £20? Betfair a bit worried. :greengrin

[ArmadaleHibs]

Not only is potter an extremely boring person but before he even opens his fat mouth you can tell that he's going to bore you. He's even boring to just look at .

Ggtth

[SteveHFC]

Cash out offering me £3 profit for my £20? Betfair a bit worried. :greengrin

That's nice. ;)

[blackpoolhibs]

£24.91

[Pretty Boy]

Sow misses a 1 on 1.

Twice Hibs haven't dealt with him already. He's a big lad.

[Pretty Boy]

Good build up by Hibs, keeper plucks the ball of Allans head.

[Billy Whizz]

Really big crowd tonight, unfortunately in surrounded by Jambos

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 Hearts. Keatings.

Hoof up the park, Hibs didn't deal with it again, chipped the keeper.

[WillowbraeHibby]

1-0 Hearts. Keatings.

Hoof up the park, Hibs didn't deal with it again, chipped the keeper.

I'm guessing it is hoofball v football?

[Pretty Boy]

I'm guessing it is hoofball v football?

Hibs looked technically better so far imo.

[Pretty Boy]

Just over the bar from Allan. Tidy build up again.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Hibs looked technically better so far imo.

Good to hear..Thanks PB :aok:

[Pretty Boy]

All Hibs since the goal, knocking it about well but maybe one pass too many at times, couple of chances to shoot not taken.

[Pretty Boy]

Hibs hit the bar from 25 yards. Keeper was well beat.

[Pretty Boy]

Hamilton with a great save. Corner Hibs.

[Cod Boy]

Why dosent Heffernan not get a game in these games as he has been a unused sub for the first team for weeks.

[Sammy7nil]

This looks mad but a strong hearts team leading 1 nil can still be bet at evens in play

[SteveHFC]

Why dosent Heffernan not get a game in these games as he has been a unused sub for the first team for weeks.

Because in general he's pish at every level?

[WillowbraeHibby]

All Hibs since the goal, knocking it about well but maybe one pass too many at times, couple of chances to shoot not taken.

Never good being down to the Yams, but I would rather see the laddies playing good intelligent football, knocking it about, and developing their skills.

[Brightside]

@JamTarts: Hearts starting line-up: Hamilton, Hutchings, L. Smith, McGhee, McKay, Baxter, King, Henderson, Sow, Keatings, Oliver.

Development??

[Pretty Boy]

Conor Duthie having a good game in the middle of the park for Hibs. Looks a tidy wee player.

[Sammy7nil]

Conor Duthie having a good game in the middle of the park for Hibs. Looks a tidy wee player.

Good to hear butwhy do hibs never have tidy big players?

[Pretty Boy]

Lewis Allan charges down keepers kick. Keeper biting to a few shouts from behind the goals.

[Pretty Boy]

Hibs shout for a penalty not given. Looked well worth a shout.

[SaulGoodman]

This is starting to sound like a normal derby

[Pretty Boy]

Allan charges down another kick from the keeper, Hibs shot just wide a minute or so before.

[Pretty Boy]

Hendry just wide. Lovely football again.

[Pretty Boy]

Duthie makes space for a shot, keeper save comfortably.

[Pretty Boy]

Sow just wide for Hearts. Hibs very stretched there.

[Pretty Boy]

Close range header by Hendry. Good save again.

[OsloHibs]

What's the Hibs team?

[WillowbraeHibby]

What's the Hibs team?


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B70EEW5CIAA609I.jpg

[Pretty Boy]

Header over again from Hendry. Hearts had a couple of minutes of pressure before that.

I just got a bovril. Strong and roasting.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Header over again from Hendry. Hearts had a couple of minutes of pressure before that.

I just got a bovril. Strong and roasting.


Enjoy!!!

[Boyle89]

5 1st team players for hearts?

[Sammy7nil]

Hibs must be playing wel hearts can still be bet at 5/4

[Pretty Boy]

Solid save Perntreou from a dipping Sow shot.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Solid save Perntreou from a dipping Sow shot.


PB, how is the new laddie Aaron Scott playing?

[Pretty Boy]

Hamilton saves well, 1 on 1 witj Allan but tight angle.

[Pretty Boy]

PB, how is the new laddie Aaron Scott playing?

He's done ok. Doing the dirty work.

Duthie has been the stand out imo. Only 17 as well.

[OsloHibs]

Thank-you :aok:

[Pretty Boy]

Half time. Been all Hibs bar the first few minutes and a wee flurry after 35 minutes.

[WillowbraeHibby]

He's done ok. Doing the dirty work.

Duthie has been the stand out imo. Only 17 as well.


Cheers PB, good updates buddy! :aok:

[WillowbraeHibby]

Thank-you :aok:

Welcome Bro' :wink:

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

5 1st team players for hearts?

Any opportunity for them to sneak in the 5-1 to us :rolleyes:

[Zazu62]

5 1st team players for hearts?

I see what u did there

[Pretty Boy]

Forster off for Hibs, Sow for Hearts. Not sure on replacements.

[Pretty Boy]

Gordon on for Hearts.
McGreggor on for Hibs.

[Pretty Boy]

Duthie over the top. Scrappy start to the 2nd half, both teams with a bit pressure.

[Since90+2]

How is the crowd split between us and them?

[Pretty Boy]

Penalty Hibs. Keeper takes out Allan.

[Pretty Boy]

Gooooallll.

Allan.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Gooooallll.

Allan.

Splendid.... :flag:

[bob12345]

Well done to anyone who put money on Hearts and cashed out!

[blackpoolhibs]

Well done to anyone who put money on Hearts and cashed out!

:thumbsup:Made 19.43 :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Goooooaaalllll

Duthie. Great strike, well deserved.

[Pretty Boy]

Levein sending Buaben and Gomis out to warm up.

Or I'd expect that given his team selection.

[blackpoolhibs]

Get in there. :top marks

[WillowbraeHibby]

Goooooaaalllll

Duthie. Great strike, well deserved.


Yoo hoo................ :flag::flag:

[SteveHFC]

So ****ing easy

[GreenArmyyy!]

5 1st team players for hearts?

Not very clever.

[Boyle89]

I see what u did there
I didn't even notice :(

[Sammy7nil]

LOL Hearts cant even do me a 7/2 favour well done the young uns

[matty_f]

Hopefully the young Hibs lads can hold onto the lead.

[Pretty Boy]

Hopefully the young Hibs lads can hold onto the lead.

We look like adding to it.

Technically better, a yard faster and stronger. And bear in mind they have half a 1st team playing.

[Pretty Boy]

Kiss of death. 2-2. Free kick, Perntreou should do better, pushed it into his own net.

Keatings again.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Kiss of death. 2-2. Free kick, Perntreou should do better, pushed it into his own net.

Keatings again.

Pity.... not the best keeper to be honest....

[007 Mickey Weir]

Keepers are a weak point for Hibs. I think we need two in summer.

[Pretty Boy]

Keepers are a weak point for Hibs. I think we need two in summer.

Tbh it wasn't a howler but it was near post and he got 2 hands to it. He'll be disappoonted.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Keepers are a weak point for Hibs. I think we need two in summer.

Need Budgie back.... (Tin hat oan) :rolleyes:

[Sammy7nil]

It is now Evens Hibs 6/4 the draw 4/1 HeartsBetvictor

[Pretty Boy]

It is now Evens Hibs 6/4 the draw 4/1 HeartsBetvictor

Not one for betting on. Game really stretched now. Hibs still just about edging it.

[Pretty Boy]

Hearts on top last few minutes.

[Pretty Boy]

Great touch and run by Duthie. Hacked down, typical Hearts.

[Brightside]

Keepers are a weak point for Hibs. I think we need two in summer.

development.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Great touch and run by Duthie. Hacked down, typical Hearts.

The difference between the 2 clubs.... We have skill, they clog!!!

[Pretty Boy]

Just wide from Martynuik. Good strike.

Keatings off for Hearts, Roy on.

[Pretty Boy]

Great save by Perntreou, turns a shot from 5 yards onto the post.

[Pretty Boy]

And again. Good save from close range, loose ball cleared off the line.

[Pretty Boy]

Hibs break from a corner, Allan shoots well wide.

[Pretty Boy]

Great save Hamilton from close range.

[Pretty Boy]

Hamilton spills a tame shot, gathers off the feet of Allan.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Great save Hamilton from close range.

Got to head out.... Appreciate the updates PB, many thanks! :aok:

[Pretty Boy]

Free kick Hearts, same area as the equaliser.

[Pretty Boy]

Hibs clear a scramble off the line.

Attendance 703.

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm away now, i never stay to the end of these games.

[Zazu62]

Cheers for all the updates PB

[Brightside]

Hibs clear a scramble off the line.

Attendance 703.

brilliant attendance

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I'm away now, i never stay to the end of these games.

Same. I'll be stuck up the top of this stand for hours otherwise

[Pretty Boy]

Penalty Hearts last minute. Hibs players furious.

[blackpoolhibs]

bollox

[Pretty Boy]

Scores. MacKay.

That"s a ****ing injustice. Typical derby.

[blackpoolhibs]

2-3 :rolleyes:

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Typical

[Pretty Boy]

Full time.

Disappoimting but against half a first team we were the better team for long spells. The futures bright.

[Mikey]

Cheers for the updates PB, much appreciated :aok:

[SteveHFC]

Had enough :rolleyes:

[Brightside]

Good performance from the young boys is all that matters.

[blackpoolhibs]

Gutted, cashed out too early. :greengrin

[CallumLaidlaw]

Gutted, cashed out too early. :greengrin



My cashout was only for £24 on a £20 bet so didnt bother. Only got 2/1 on Bet365 tho. Feel dirty

[blackpoolhibs]

My cashout was only for £24 on a £20 bet so didnt bother. Only got 2/1 on Bet365 tho. Feel dirty

Well done, i never feel dirty backing against us. And although its nice to beat that lot at anything, it is all about development.

And going by what those who were there are saying, the future looks good with the kids. :top marks

[DaveF]

Thanks for all the updates PB. Sounds like a good performance by the young Hibs against a very experienced team so despite the result, things looking up.

[DC_Hibs]

Thought Dunsmore was a stand out at right back. Good athlete, threat going forward with a good delivery.
Didn't realise Scott was the boy we got from Saviles. Always got the head up, looking for the ball and looks a good prospect.
Duthie got better as the game went on and reminded me a bit of Armstrong at Dundee United.
Lewis Allan looks confident player at that level and has a bit of pace in addition to the big build.

Very encouraging from a young Hibs team.

[Billy Whizz]

Good to see Jason Cummings, Cody Mulhall and Max Todd at the game

[CallumLaidlaw]

Good to see Jason Cummings, Cody Mulhall and Max Todd at the game

Scott Allan was there too apparently

[Billy Whizz]

Scott Allan was there too apparently

Didn't see him. Managed to have a good chat pre match with Jimmy Nicholl, about Saturday's game

[Cropley10]

Full time.

Disappoimting but against half a first team we were the better team for long spells. The futures bright.

Thanks for the updates PB.

So they have 5 first team players in, how many did we have?

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks for the updates PB.

So they have 5 first team players in, how many did we have?

Really only Forster. Allan and Martin have had some 1st team game time this season, but not a lot really

[CallumLaidlaw]

Didn't see him. Managed to have a good chat pre match with Jimmy Nicholl, about Saturday's game

What were his thoughts?

[Pretty Boy]

Thanks for the updates PB.

So they have 5 first team players in, how many did we have?

Jordan Forster played the 1st half. That was the only 1st team player we had out.

[Billy Whizz]

What were his thoughts?

He just thought 5-0 flattered us. They had 46% possession he said, but did sod all with it

[CallumLaidlaw]

He just thought 5-0 flattered us. They had 46% possession he said, but did sod all with it

Lol. I think we had 22 shots on goal with around 10 on target. Don't think they had a shot on target.

[Del Boy]

Was there tonight and was a wee bit disappointed with hibs performance, nobody really put themselves forward as being ready for first team.

[hibs4thecup1988]

Was there tonight and was a wee bit disappointed with hibs performance, nobody really put themselves forward as being ready for first team.

This is the first post I have heard as being disappointed?

[Lurkio]

Hearts had the better of the first 15 minutes and the last 15 minutes as Hibs tired a bit, but in the middle hour Hibs overran their midfield and deserved to get something from the game. Martin, Hendry and Crane always looked a threat while Scott had a decent debut as the holding midfield player.

I'm afraid that it was a penalty in the last minute and Perntreou was lucky only to get a yellow after pushing the ref in the throat as he complained about the decision.

[Sir David Gray]

He just thought 5-0 flattered us. They had 46% possession he said, but did sod all with it

:faf: Did he manage to keep a straight face when he said that?

[Green Man]

I thought we played some great football, Martin and Duthie particularly impressed me. Craig Levein's influence is clearly filtering through to their under 20s as they were well organised defensively. Overall it was an enjoyable evening, disappointed to lose especially in that manner, but it was a good performance against a team with a lot more experience in it.

[Mikey09]

Hearts had the better of the first 15 minutes and the last 15 minutes as Hibs tired a bit, but in the middle hour Hibs overran their midfield and deserved to get something from the game. Martin, Hendry and Crane always looked a threat while Scott had a decent debut as the holding midfield player.

I'm afraid that it was a penalty in the last minute and Perntreou was lucky only to get a yellow after pushing the ref in the throat as he complained about the decision.


It was NEVER a penalty. Was standing in line with it next to the Lino and he said to the ref over his mic "That's a free kick to Hibs, the Hearts lad handled it." Ref has completely ignored him and given it as hand ball against us. Awful decision. Spoke to one of the Hibs players after and he said they watched it back on the laptop and the Hearts player punched it. Aside from that Hibs were excellent. Passed the ball really well. Duthie MOTM for me. Dunsmore ran him close. Aaron Scott played well and Ben Stirling never put a foot wrong, and remember this kid is only 16. Ref should be embarrassed with that decision at the end.

[Green Man]

Didn't realise Stirling is only 16. Don't think I've heard of him before but he had a very good game.

[andrew70]

Well that was a decent game of football and hopefully a fair bit of money was raised for the transition academy by way of the admission fees.

Thought we started slowly and afforded Hearts too much respect. They deservedly went ahead despite the fact it was a soft goal to concede.

We dominated, as Lurkio has said, from the 15th minute until we seemed to run out of steam. Scott, Martin, Crane and Duthie were superb - they completely ran the show.

Whilst we tired and the result eventually went against us this young team is going places and not many negatives could be thrown at them tonight, the 'keeper could and should have done better for the first two IMO.

Special mention for young Ben Stirling playing at left back, never put a foot wrong up against Billy King.

For Hearts I thought the first teamers were poor, Sow strong but profligate in front of goal. Keatings took his first well inspite of the mix up but McGhee, King, Oliver were all average at best. I like Henderson in the middle for them, decent player. Smith who came on was enterprising but the lad they've signed from Torquay, IIRC, jesus he's terrible. Hardly found a pass all night and his contribution was more or less summed up by an ugly challenge on Forster. Surprised the ref let it go, was right in front of it and he went right over the ball, clattering into Jordon and caught the ball with his trailing leg.

[McD]

Ref was very poor, missed at least three handballs (not including the one at their penalty), and after booking the second hearts sub (number 12), he then let him away with murder rather than give the foul and potentially second yellow.

On a player perspective, both full backs were solid, Dunsmore in particular was a standout, had a terrific game.

Duthie had a brilliant half hour straddling half time, was solid at the start and end of the match. Also thought our number 7 (Scott Martin?), had a terrific first half. Lewis Allan had some great moments, also ran up a few alleys at times, only to be expected at his age. GK had a few excellent saves, but was found very wanting for the yams second, my dad and I called it before it was taken, and although his positioning was good he should have done far better than slapping it into his net.

Hibs dominated the first 15 of the second half, then got sucked into playing yam hoofball and stopped playing the passing football that had got them on top, Alan Combe and the other coaches kept on at them to get back to passing the ball. Combe was furious about the free kick goal, and also the shocking penalty decision at the end, was talking to the hibs videographer about checking the decision.

All in all, a good performance from the young lads (as has been mentioned, playing against more than a few first teamers from the manky lot), some potential to make their way into the first team squad, Dunsmore in particular should get a chance.

[hibbychick1]

Well that was a decent game of football and hopefully a fair bit of money was raised for the transition academy by way of the admission fees.

Not if the two hearts gits in front of us are anything to go by. Walked right past the collection - totally brazen. Why am I not surprised?

[oconnors_strip]

Well that was a decent game of football and hopefully a fair bit of money was raised for the transition academy by way of the admission fees.

Thought we started slowly and afforded Hearts too much respect. They deservedly went ahead despite the fact it was a soft goal to concede.

We dominated, as Lurkio has said, from the 15th minute until we seemed to run out of steam. Scott, Martin, Crane and Duthie were superb - they completely ran the show.

Whilst we tired and the result eventually went against us this young team is going places and not many negatives could be thrown at them tonight, the 'keeper could and should have done better for the first two IMO.

Special mention for young Ben Stirling playing at left back, never put a foot wrong up against Billy King.

For Hearts I thought the first teamers were poor, Sow strong but profligate in front of goal. Keatings took his first well inspite of the mix up but McGhee, King, Oliver were all average at best. I like Henderson in the middle for them, decent player. Smith who came on was enterprising but the lad they've signed from Torquay, IIRC, jesus he's terrible. Hardly found a pass all night and his contribution was more or less summed up by an ugly challenge on Forster. Surprised the ref let it go, was right in front of it and he went right over the ball, clattering into Jordon and caught the ball with his trailing leg.


Regarding hearts new player's foul on Forster on the near touch line, if Jordon had rolled about the ground then he might have got the foul but because he is an honest player and tough he got straight back up. The jambo got booked in second half, in my opinion should have been a second booking!

[monktonharp]

I hate getting beat wi' that mob, whether it's under 8's or even tiddlywinks. they are the most unsportsmanly shower, ever and will cheat to the very end of a game. sorry, I am just that way about them. cant change, wont change.

[monktonharp]

btw, why do we call them THEM? that almost gives "them " credence.:protest:

[ekhibee]

I hate getting beat wi' that mob, whether it's under 8's or even tiddlywinks. they are the most unsportsmanly shower, ever and will cheat to the very end of a game. sorry, I am just that way about them. cant change, wont change.
That's exactly how I feel, every word.

[hibees 7062]

I hate getting beat wi' that mob, whether it's under 8's or even tiddlywinks. they are the most unsportsmanly shower, ever and will cheat to the very end of a game. sorry, I am just that way about them. cant change, wont change.

:agree:

[Turkish Green]

Was there tonight and was a wee bit disappointed with hibs performance, nobody really put themselves forward as being ready for first team.
The difference between the 2 teams was in front of goal. The Yams had Sow and especially Keetings.

As the Yams have an abundance of U20s with 1st team experience it is surprising (or maybe not) that they played 3 overage players, from whom came all the goals.

[andrew70]

Regarding hearts new player's foul on Forster on the near touch line, if Jordon had rolled about the ground then he might have got the foul but because he is an honest player and tough he got straight back up. The jambo got booked in second half, in my opinion should have been a second booking!

Yeah I agree, shocking challenge and I hope it's not the reason he went off. Rather he was getting kept for Saturday.

[Mikey09]

Ok. After attending the game last night I've been thinking.... Yeah I know, my doctor doesn't advise that for me. Back to my point. What exactly is the aim of the development league? Serious question. Is it a league for nurturing the capabilities of our youngsters? To put them in a league where they will learn in an environment that really benefits them? Or is it a league to throw 5 or 6 first team players in to "just give them a game?" If this is the case then change the name of it back to "The reserve league." Don't get me wrong, last nights game was very good. But was it achieving it's aims? Not fully for me. If the aim is to get first team players fit and give them games then organise bounce games. If it's to develop youngsters then lets do that. Mikey's opinion only... :thumbsup:

[Andy74]

Ok. After attending the game last night I've been thinking.... Yeah I know, my doctor doesn't advise that for me. Back to my point. What exactly is the aim of the development league? Serious question. Is it a league for nurturing the capabilities of our youngsters? To put them in a league where they will learn in an environment that really benefits them? Or is it a league to throw 5 or 6 first team players in to "just give them a game?" If this is the case then change the name of it back to "The reserve league." Don't get me wrong, last nights game was very good. But was it achieving it's aims? Not fully for me. If the aim is to get first team players fit and give them games then organise bounce games. If it's to develop youngsters then lets do that. Mikey's opinion only... :thumbsup:

Best to put that question to Hearts.

[Mikey09]

Best to put that question to Hearts.


Didn't want it to come across as bitter... :wink:

[blackpoolhibs]

With the lack of a reserve league, there's nowhere else for fringe players or players coming back from injury to get game time.

I dont know why they seemed to play so many with 1st team experience last night, but our lot seemed to match them well all night.:thumbsup:

[Lurkio]

The difference between the 2 teams was in front of goal. The Yams had Sow and especially Keetings.

As the Yams have an abundance of U20s with 1st team experience it is surprising (or maybe not) that they played 3 overage players, from whom came all the goals.

They had five overage players (Hamilton, McKay, King, Keatings, Sow) to Hibs one (Forster)

[Billy Whizz]

Ok. After attending the game last night I've been thinking.... Yeah I know, my doctor doesn't advise that for me. Back to my point. What exactly is the aim of the development league? Serious question. Is it a league for nurturing the capabilities of our youngsters? To put them in a league where they will learn in an environment that really benefits them? Or is it a league to throw 5 or 6 first team players in to "just give them a game?" If this is the case then change the name of it back to "The reserve league." Don't get me wrong, last nights game was very good. But was it achieving it's aims? Not fully for me. If the aim is to get first team players fit and give them games then organise bounce games. If it's to develop youngsters then lets do that. Mikey's opinion only... :thumbsup:

Think the managers wanted to increase the no of overage players, to give the non playing 1st team players some game time. We dont have the finances to be able to have an under 20 team and a reserve league

[Billy Whizz]

They had five overage players (Hamilton, McKay, King, Keatings, Sow) to Hibs one (Forster)

Don't have the time, but would be interested to see the total ages of the Hibs v Hearts team last night

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With the lack of a reserve league, there's nowhere else for fringe players or players coming back from injury to get game time.

I don't know why they seemed to play so many with 1st team experience last night, but our lot seemed to match them well all night.:thumbsup:


Levein can't help himself - he has a chip on his shoulder about Hibs the size of the Bass Rock.

He'll do anything so he can trundle off home to his sweaty scratcher s******ing to himself that he's put one over on the dirty Hobos once again - even winning a development game (which should be all about bringing on young players) with a dodgy penalty in the last minute playing half a team of first-teamers against teenagers.

More and more clubs are doing what we usually do - arranging a bounce game with another team on a playable pitch at their training centre. Both clubs benefit from such an arrangement and it encourages goodwill between the clubs.

Of course, you do actually have to OWN a training centre with decent pitches where you can organise those games without asking your landlord's permission and being told you can't because you'll be clashing with the third round of the Inter-Faculty Over-40's Netball League Cup ties ....

I honestly don't know what possible reasons the new people at Tynie might have for thinking that taking back that scruffy moron was a good idea - maybe he'd outstayed his welcome at the homeless shelter?

[Lurkio]

Here's the Hearts TV coverage of the penalty last night. I was wrong about Perntreou pushing the ref around the throat, but he did push him in the chest. I suspect that the ball might have hit McKay's hand too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwr50nQ5kI#t=22

[number9dream]

Here's the Hearts TV coverage of the penalty last night. I was wrong about Perntreou pushing the ref around the throat, but he did push him in the chest. I suspect that the ball might have hit McKay's hand too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwr50nQ5kI#t=22

Keeper doesn't look too clever with both of Keatings' goals and is pretty lucky not to get sent off for charging into the ref.
Their goalie should probably be doing better at Duthie's goal.
Well played to the 'frozen few' who went along...

[oconnors_strip]

Ok. After attending the game last night I've been thinking.... Yeah I know, my doctor doesn't advise that for me. Back to my point. What exactly is the aim of the development league? Serious question. Is it a league for nurturing the capabilities of our youngsters? To put them in a league where they will learn in an environment that really benefits them? Or is it a league to throw 5 or 6 first team players in to "just give them a game?" If this is the case then change the name of it back to "The reserve league." Don't get me wrong, last nights game was very good. But was it achieving it's aims? Not fully for me. If the aim is to get first team players fit and give them games then organise bounce games. If it's to develop youngsters then lets do that. Mikey's opinion only... :thumbsup:

the aim is to develop the young players but at times play first time subs who haven't been getting a game and also get players back to match fitness, eg Forster last night. Our average age last night was 18 years old, our subs were 16/17! Most teams in the league play young players to develop them except hearts and Celtic

[KeithTheHibby]

Here's the Hearts TV coverage of the penalty last night. I was wrong about Perntreou pushing the ref around the throat, but he did push him in the chest. I suspect that the ball might have hit McKay's hand too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwr50nQ5kI#t=22


If you pause the video the ref steps back at the time the keeper is coming through the ruck of players so minimal contact and yellow card was correct decision. It did look a penalty too I am sorry to say.

[Leith_Hibee]

the aim is to develop the young players but at times play first time subs who haven't been getting a game and also get players back to match fitness, eg Forster last night. Our average age last night was 18 years old, our subs were 16/17! Most teams in the league play young players to develop them except hearts and Celtic

playing devils advocat, you could argue that Hearts and Sellick playing more experienced players will help the development of their youngsters playing along side more experienced players.

you just have to look at the comments from Joe McBridge last night, he was delighted hearts had a strong team...probably learnt more about the ability of the Hibs players.

[oconnors_strip]

playing devils advocat, you could argue that Hearts and Sellick playing more experienced players will help the development of their youngsters playing along side more experienced players.

you just have to look at the comments from Joe McBridge last night, he was delighted hearts had a strong team...probably learnt more about the ability of the Hibs players.

I agree with you, it gives our young lads a test and experience. But also it shows you how desperate these teams are to win by playing older players

[eastcoasthibby]

Desperation from Gorgie ****, but I reckon all part of the levein psychological games of holding the power and belief that they are better than us , by getting results against us at both 20's and first team, showing them results over years now and challenging them to let us start breaking that down.
I agree these are as the word states development games !!
Watching both teams it was plain to see both teams playing the, same style as their firat teams.**** direct get ball Walt as possible back to front hoof to big centre forward and with pace , physical break game up midfield.
In contrast we try to play the ball about with not near as direct, we take longer most of the time getting into last third , hence letting teams get back into defensive shape.
I just wonder if this why they have scored more goals than us.
lastly I think we need a 20's keeper our current one has too many gaps in his ability, so a new keeper needed at this level and also for the big team.