Raith Rovers v Hibs - Unofficial Early Match Update Thread

[Carheenlea]

Who`s all going today? PATG for folks leaving it till the day to decide, so hopefully a sizable Hibs support will be making the short trip over to Fife to back the boys in their quest to get back to winning ways.
Mucky day here in the borders, with not to be much in the way of improvement expected on that front in Kirkcaldy this afternoon. Will the high winds forecast disrupt those travelling by bus and car? Fingers crossed it won`t. We are planning to let the train take the strain at 12.35 from Waverley, so here`s to safe travels to all and three points secured at Starks Park :aok:

[Ronniekirk]

Let's take advantage of the conditions and blow them away today ,the ox to score .Still undecided whether to go after last week s dissapointment .so they may have to win without my presence today to get me back next week

[number9dream]

Howling winds here in the west, with forecasts of 25mph gusts in Kirkcaldy by kick-off time - although there should be clear skies.
Is Cummings fit? Pretty sure we won't see Djedje stripped today... And what about Gray?

[Keith_M]

El Alagui to play today........






Message sent from My Brain. No guarantees of accuracy.

[Pretty Boy]

I'm playing football this morning at Peffermill and it's very, very windy.

Give me rain over gusting wind any day of the week. Not a day for football at all.

[theonlywayisup]

Is Cummings fit?

No, and wouldn't have played if he was. He had to pull out of the u21 Scotland squad.

[Aldo]

Howling winds here in the west, with forecasts of 25mph gusts in Kirkcaldy by kick-off time - although there should be clear skies. Is Cummings fit? Pretty sure we won't see Djedje stripped today... And what about Gray?

Rainy here in the Kingdom but you might want to double your wind speed for Fife this afternoon around about KO time.

[Aldo]

El Alagui to play today........ Message sent from My Brain. No guarantees of accuracy.

If anything think the best he can expect is being on the bench today Keek with possibly a ten to 15 min appearance!

Will be good to get him back though!!

[Leithenhibby]

Let's take advantage of the conditions and blow them away today ,the ox to score .Still undecided whether to go after last week s dissapointment .so they may have to win without my presence today to get me back next week

Get your ar$e to the Kingdom, could you imagine the attendance figures in world football if everyone didn't go back after their team got beat :greengrin

[Since90+2]

Any decent boozers near the train station / on way to the ground?

[RamblingJack]

A lovely 23 degrees here today...wall to wall sunshine....:greengrin

[bigwheel]

Biggest game of the season so far....they've won two in a row..made it hard for us there last time, we need to show some steel after last week..the conditions will make it tough too will be an interesting game

[Keith_M]

If anything think the best he can expect is being on the bench today Keek with possibly a ten to 15 min appearance!

Will be good to get him back though!!



I think that would be good. Give him the last 20 mins or so and start getting him match fit.


:aok:

[IrnBru22]

Had an argument wae ma bird, she can get tae f***. The money im meant to owe her is getting spent on a t icket. Im stilll steeeeemingg

[Mikey]

What's the story with coverage today? Is it on the radio?

With it being International weekend updates might be more tricky to come by!

[offshorehibby]

A wee away day to Kirkcaldy for Mrs OS and me, early train, a bite to eat and a few beers.

[Leithenhibby]

What's the story with coverage today? Is it on the radio?

With it being International weekend updates might be more tricky to come by!

If you fancy "open all mics" with SQUEALING Preston :rolleyes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_scotland

[Mikey]

If you fancy "open all mics" with SQUEALING Preston :rolleyes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_scotland

Looks like Forth 2 will be covering the Hearts game.

[Leithenhibby]

Looks like Forth 2 will be covering the Hearts game.

Mon The Queens :wink:

[Stuarty27]

Weather clearing up, need a win today big time!

Looking forward to it, heading off soon

[Aldo]

Looks like Forth 2 will be covering the Hearts game.

I think we know where the 'Love In' crew will be today!!

[Springbank]

Biggest game of the season so far....they've won two in a row..made it hard for us there last time, we need to show some steel after last week..the conditions will make it tough too will be an interesting game

Yep, today is a true test of character

We've got it back and middle, not so sure up front.
Midfield to win it for us, defence to save it for us today and let's roar on the team to 3 points

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Was a bit breezy at Hmkt to say the least before I jumped on the train.

[Hermit Crab]

Rainy here in the Kingdom but you might want to double your wind speed for Fife this afternoon around about KO time.


Howling gales down here Aldo. Sunny just now.

[J-C]

Raith may have a go at us and see us as a wee bit vulnerable after last week result, they normally play 1 up top but I think they'll go with 2, if they do we should go 3 at the back which means one of our midfield misses out. Or we go 4-3-3 with Djedje and Boyle out wide but if we stay with the diamond then Cummings has to come in if fit, either way this is gonna be a tough game for us and we need to get a possitive response from the players

[mutley]

Can't make it today, so it'll be the forum and hibs tv for me.
Good luck to fans travelling through, hope the weather isn't too bad for you


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[Hibby70]

Sod it. I'm going.

[Aldo]

Howling gales down here Aldo. Sunny just now.

Just went very dark here HC and started to rain quite heavy. Wind also picking up.

Just along the road for me but cannot make it :-( due to a poorly wee girl.

Hard hard game but I expect us to get back on track with a hard fought win.

1-3 Hibs.

[ClewsHibs]

Is there a student price for this game? Can't see anything online but a friend says there was last time

[Hibernia&Alba]

Radio for me also. Hopefully we'll get an immediate response to last week's poor performance and maintain the push for second. Now isn't the time to hit some poor form.

[PeeJay]

The Raith Rovers club are offering live video of the game for fans outside the UK:
http://www.raithrovers.net/raithtv (6 pounds for the game) - broadcast quality was good the last time I used it ...

[S4uzee]

Is there a student price for this game? Can't see anything online but a friend says there was last time

I think there was last time but I noticed on website that there's not for this game and the only option is the full price

[SteveHFC]

I won't be starting the match threads today as my unbeaten run ending last Sunday.

[Stuarty27]

I fancy us today, one off week is not gonna ruin this season.

If Cummings isn't fit, he has to go with Malonga and Boyle imo.

[scoopyboy]

No, and wouldn't have played if he was. He had to pull out of the u21 Scotland squad.

If Cummings is fit he can play, pulling out of the 21s has nothing to do with it.

I believe Hibs have three injury doubts as of yesterday.

[PeeJay]

I fancy us today, one off week is not gonna ruin this season.

If Cummings isn't fit, he has to go with Malonga and Boyle imo.

There will have to be a huge improvement in work rate, motivation and professionalism if we are to get anything at all from today's game ... I envy you your optimism .... hope you're right. Agree with you about Boyle, not so sure about Malonga ...

[trev the hat]

Raith may have a go at us and see us as a wee bit vulnerable after last week result, they normally play 1 up top but I think they'll go with 2, if they do we should go 3 at the back which means one of our midfield misses out. Or we go 4-3-3 with Djedje and Boyle out wide but if we stay with the diamond then Cummings has to come in if fit, either way this is gonna be a tough game for us and we need to get a possitive response from the players

Can't see us playing 3 up to J, it will be a straight 4-4-2 match up imo
I'd like to see Stanton or Handling getting a start ahead of Dje dje

[Billy Whizz]

Was speaking to one of the Raith players yesterday. He said today is there last throw of the dice for a play off place, they are only 7 points behind Falkirk and 8 behind Queens.
We need to improve dramatically on last week

[Jones28]

If ever a boot up the arse was needed it's today.

[bingo70]

If ever a boot up the arse was needed it's today.

Why?

I think it was proven last season under butcher a boot up the arse rarely works nowadays.

[Pretty Boy]

Just finished my game. Wind was utterly horrific. Totally killed the game. If it's anything like that in Kirkcaldy then getting the 3 points any way we can will do.

I was taking goal kicks and I could feel I was getting a decent connection on it, the ball would travel about 45/50 yards before a gust of wind would hold it up and it would hang in mid air before blowing back towards our goal.

[matty_f]

Missing the game today due to work, normally would be right up for the short journey up to Kirkcaldy for this one, so pretty gutted to be missing it. Would take 3 points any way we can get them, if it's a scrappy one nil, that'll do me.

I think it's crucial we bounce straight back from last week's setback. Anything other than a Hibs win will just give The Rangers more encouragement and confidence.

[SteveHFC]

Hope anyone doesn't sit beside me today as I'm ill :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Hope anyone doesn't sit beside me today as I'm ill :greengrin


I'm coming over on a Fishing Trawler, so you better not sit near me, cos the smell might just finish you off :wink:

[matty_f]

Hope anyone doesn't sit beside me today as I'm ill :greengrin

It's a bit windy as well Steve, you sure you'll be ok mate? :greengrin:

[Keith_M]

It's a bit windy as well Steve, you sure you'll be ok mate? :greengrin:


He only ever stays till half-time anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Plenty Hibs punters in The Penny Farthing pub.

[Juice-Terry]

Had an argument wae ma bird, she can get tae f***. The money im meant to owe her is getting spent on a t icket. Im stilll steeeeemingg

Legend. :thumbsup:

[Jones28]

Why?

I think it was proven last season under butcher a boot up the arse rarely works nowadays.

I think if hearts had performed that poorly they'd have been given a kick up the arse.

We weren't given a kick last season, we were given a mental battering by a footballing dinosaur with outdated ideas.

[Ronniekirk]

If Cummings is fit he can play, pulling out of the 21s has nothing to do with it.

I believe Hibs have three injury doubts as of yesterday.

Presumably Gray and Cummings are two who is the third Fyfie has been limping in last few games after heavy tackles so at some point he may need to miss out to avoid a longer term injury

[SteveHFC]

He only ever stays till half-time anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Exactly 😂

[SteveHFC]

Had an argument wae ma bird, she can get tae f***. The money im meant to owe her is getting spent on a t icket. Im stilll steeeeemingg

Hero :faf:

[Thecat23]

Why?

I think it was proven last season under butcher a boot up the arse rarely works nowadays.

He has a point, that was coming last week as we've looked sluggish past few weeks so maybe we needed that to show we can't become complacent.

As for Butcher he never gave us the boot up the arse, he just slaughtered and abused the players! There is a big difference trust me.

[Thecat23]

With this wind today's game could be a lottery. Any games I've been to with winds this bad the games have been utter dross! I'll put my money on this one being the same. Be great to pick up 3 points but I'm not so sure about today now!

[Jones28]

He has a point, that was coming last week as we've looked sluggish past few weeks so maybe we needed that to show we can't become complacent.

As for Butcher he never gave us the boot up the arse, he just slaughtered and abused the players! There is a big difference trust me.

Put it better than me TC 👍

[Ronniekirk]

With Stevie losing his record last week who is picking up the mantle of starting the Official Match Day Thread this week.

[Thecat23]

Put it better than me TC [emoji106]

[emoji106]


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[Ronniekirk]

Just went very dark here HC and started to rain quite heavy. Wind also picking up.

Just along the road for me but cannot make it :-( due to a poorly wee girl.

Hard hard game but I expect us to get back on track with a hard fought win.

1-3 Hibs.
Hope the wee lassie picks up soon and your prediction of 1 3 for Hibs comes good Aldo although any win I will take after last week

[sleeping giant]

I have an excuse for not attending today but I might get slated for it.
My wife is going out for a meal and peeve tonight and asked me to give the group of them a lift into the town at 4.

Normally I would have told her to bolt but they are all coming here before hand to finish getting ready :greengrin
One is a tattooed honey and the other two are classy looking lesbians .
Can't wait to pick them up later when they're pashed :greengrin

One is here already and I'm struggling to hold the belly in already .

[sleeping giant]

Oh aye , mon the Hibees

[Brightside]

Just finished my game. Wind was utterly horrific. Totally killed the game. If it's anything like that in Kirkcaldy then getting the 3 points any way we can will do.

I was taking goal kicks and I could feel I was getting a decent connection on it, the ball would travel about 45/50 yards before a gust of wind would hold it up and it would hang in mid air before blowing back towards our goal.

Typical hoofball.. :greengrin

[Judas Iscariot]

Just finished my game. Wind was utterly horrific. Totally killed the game. If it's anything like that in Kirkcaldy then getting the 3 points any way we can will do.

I was taking goal kicks and I could feel I was getting a decent connection on it, the ball would travel about 45/50 yards before a gust of wind would hold it up and it would hang in mid air before blowing back towards our goal.

Who you playing for now mate?

[Smartie]

You need to have more about you than just a boot up the arse (or abuse, relentless negativity etc) which is all that Butcher seemed to be prepared to use.

I think it still has a place but it has to be used sparingly.

When a manager who usually treats you well goes ballistic and goes for the "rocket up the arse" approach you know you have to pay attention and buck up your ideas.

I'm sure Stubbs will have witnessed many different approaches as a player. I hope that this is a trick he has up his sleeve as I think it is a trick that be very useful if used at the right times.

If it wasn't used last week and it's all looking a bit half-arsed today I'd like to think he wouldn't be afraid to show another side of himself.

[Aldo]

Hope the wee lassie picks up soon and your prediction of 1 3 for Hibs comes good Aldo although any win I will take after last week

Thanks Ronnie she's not as bad as yesterday but still no right!! Agree with you any win any way will defo do me!

[SteveHFC]

I have an excuse for not attending today but I might get slated for it.
My wife is going out for a meal and peeve tonight and asked me to give the group of them a lift into the town at 4.

Normally I would have told her to bolt but they are all coming here before hand to finish getting ready :greengrin
One is a tattooed honey and the other two are classy looking lesbians .
Can't wait to pick them up later when they're pashed :greengrin

One is here already and I'm struggling to hold the belly in already .

:faf:

[GreenArmyyy!]

Anybody got the team sheet?

[Brightside]

Anybody got the team sheet?

Stubbs was in Reds cafe this morning getting a coffee. Handling may come in..

[GreenArmyyy!]

Just realised my mistake, I am in Hamburg and it's turning 3pm now!

[WillowbraeHibby]

Anybody got the team sheet?


Hibernian FC ‏@HibsOfficial (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial) 24s25 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial/status/581818445055942658)
#Hibs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hibs?src=hash) Oxley, Gray, Watson, Fontaine, Stevenson, Robertson, Stanton, Fyvie, McGeouch, Allan, Malonga #RRFCvHFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRFCvHFC?src=hash)

[ManBearPig]

Interesting 451? Or Stanton up front?

[sleeping giant]

Interesting 451? Or Stanton up front?

4411?

[matty_f]

Hibernian FC ‏@HibsOfficial (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial) 24s25 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial/status/581818445055942658)
#Hibs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hibs?src=hash) Oxley, Gray, Watson, Fontaine, Stevenson, Robertson, Stanton, Fyvie, McGeouch, Allan, Malonga #RRFCvHFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRFCvHFC?src=hash)





No Hanlon today?

Is he playing Stanton up front with Malonga?

[Billy Whizz]

No Hanlon today?

Is he playing Stanton up front with Malonga?

Probably not as an out and out striker, Stanton excels at getting into the box, and getting shots away, here's hoping

[SteveHFC]

Hibernian FC ‏@HibsOfficial (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial) 24s25 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial/status/581818445055942658)
#Hibs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hibs?src=hash) Oxley, Gray, Watson, Fontaine, Stevenson, Robertson, Stanton, Fyvie, McGeouch, Allan, Malonga #RRFCvHFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRFCvHFC?src=hash)





http://i.imgur.com/8CmfRGi.gif

[Andy74]

The Raith Rovers club are offering live video of the game for fans outside the UK:
http://www.raithrovers.net/raithtv (6 pounds for the game) - broadcast quality was good the last time I used it ...

Nice one. Can't make it today do this will do

[marti1875]

Nice one. Can't make it today do this will do

Outside the UK remember??

[Andy74]

Outside the UK remember??

Yep. Not a problem!

[J-C]

Can't see us playing 3 up to J, it will be a straight 4-4-2 match up imo
I'd like to see Stanton or Handling getting a start ahead of Dje dje

Was more thinking the 3 up top, would be 2 wide men and a striker through the middle, the midfield are important today, they need to get their fingers out prove a point today.


Just seen the team 4-5-1

[marti1875]

Yep. Not a problem!

:wink: Aye easy to get round that wee errm "problem" i guess! :greengrin

[scoopyboy]

No Hanlon today?

Is he playing Stanton up front with Malonga?

Wallace done Paul's hamstring when he fouled him at Huns second goal.

Will be fit for next Saturday.

[silverhibee]

Wallace done Paul's hamstring when he fouled him at Huns second goal.

Will be fit for next Saturday.

Good to hear.