Hibs 3-2 Old Firm West

[Diclonius]

It's a great day for football so let's get the match thread going.

Team news?

[Hamish]

Gunnarsson in. Looks like a back 3.

[Diclonius]

Tonight's #Hibs lineup: Oxley, Gray, Hanlon, McGregor, Gunnarsson, Stevenson, Bartley, McGinn, Fyvie, Stokes, Cummings #HFCvRFC

[hibee_girl]

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3-5-2?

[Hamish]

Only 5 subs according to Twitter no mention of Handling or Keatings

[SteveHFC]

Five subs?

[john18722]

Twitter only says 5 subs too?

[Col2]

Back 3 - positive

Henderson on bench

Stokes and Cummings up front - hmmmm

Would have liked to have seen one of Boyle, Dagnall, keatings or Handling start.

[john18722]

Surprised Henderson has been dropped. But I suppose it makes sense to have Fyvie in there as he is more solid in a three.

[BoomtownHibees]

Conrad counts as 3

[Onceinawhile]

5 subs is a nonsense

[Jack]

Surely it's the New Firm West?

[john18722]

Twitter has just confirmed that there are five subs and it's not a mistake. Where is Keatings? Surely there could be youngsters to fill the other two places?

[KWJ]

Yeah, don't understand the 5 subs thing. I see why Warburton did it on Sunday but I think it's a nice feel good factor to put a couple of kids on there, although maybe as per the other thread about no contracts being renewed there's nobody left.

Shall be turning off all devices and look to watch the full game once I get home. Hopefully it's up just after midnight UK time.

GGTTH!

[Hibstrooper]

Twitter has just confirmed that there are five subs and it's not a mistake. Where is Keatings? Surely there could be youngsters to fill the other two places?

Punishment for his tweets maybe? Stubbs did say he was going to have a word with him

[Borderhibbie76]

Punishment for his tweets maybe? Stubbs did say he was going to have a word with him
It would appear so as don't think he is injured? ?

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[Pretty Boy]

Quite like the look of that team. Pushing Gray and Stevensom forward should counteract their full backs to an extent.

[Not In The Know]

is playing 3-5-2 showing our hand before the final?

[Bishop Hibee]

Hoping for a strong performance from that XI but lacking in creativity without Henderson. Five subs is odd.

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm surprised mcginn is playing, the lad is running on empty and personally i think he could do with a rest.

[Diclonius]

Surely it's the New Firm West?

Isn't that Dundee United? :wink:

[AlbertK86]

I'm surprised mcginn is playing, the lad is running on empty and personally i think he could do with a rest.

Yep needs a rest as does Hendo.

Half each tonight maybe

[Callum_62]

I cant believe he has dropped Logan - thats absolutely mental after the game he had

[kj79]

Hope Oxley produces a performance tonight or he will be in for even more stick (if that is possible) after replacing the Big Man

[Nicho87]

Mcginn and cunmings are the two id be resting.

[Pretty Boy]

Hope Oxley produces a performance tonight or he will be in for even more stick (if that is possible) after replacing the Big Man

He knows there is pressure on his position now. Not sure that's alwaye been the case. Might just bring out the best in him.

[Onceinawhile]

I know he's a keeper, but why not put virtanen on the bench as well?

[Keith_M]

Hope Oxley produces a performance tonight or he will be in for even more stick (if that is possible) after replacing the Big Man


:agree:


Feel a bit sorry for him as people might be looking for him to make a mistake.

[trev the hat]

3 points to be won
Best team available good enough for me
I like his selections it's what we wanted so bring it on der hun !!

[ALF TUPPER]

Streets quiet around ER.
You all hidin ? 😳

[Brightside]

only putting 5 subs on the bench is simply stupid.

[Hibby70]

Keatings is warming up

[Onceinawhile]

Keatings added to the bench per Hibs twitter

[Hannah_hfc]

Sounds a bit chaotic adding a player to the squad once the line ups are out...

What's going on?

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[Brightside]

Keatings added to the bench per Hibs twitter

This has happened a few times recently... we are starting to look a little shambolic in our prep for games. You should always use every available slot on that bench...to not do so is amateurish

[Andy74]

What is going on?

[Keith_M]

Streets quiet around ER.
You all hidin ? 


Apparently very low ticket sales for tonight so don't expect a big crowd.

[Onceinawhile]

Apparently very low ticket sales for tonight so don't expect a big crowd.

Given the price I'm not surprised, I'd be watching at home if I didn't have a season ticket. I see there's three younger boys on the pitch in the corner,surely one of them could have sat on the bench?

[GlesgaeHibby]

Looks like rangers are matching our formation.

[Callum_62]

Sounds a bit chaotic adding a player to the squad once the line ups are out...

What's going on?

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Id imagine he was also in the squad, and the press had it wrong?

surely he didnt just turn up....or run down from the stands!

[Onceinawhile]

Id imagine he was also in the squad, and the press had it wrong?

surely he didnt just turn up....or run down from the stands!

Hibs twitter quoted the bench without him and confirmed it was 5 men on the bench.

[Brightside]

Looks like rangers are matching our formation.

they are 4141...ball sits just in front.

[oneone73]

Id imagine he was also in the squad, and the press had it wrong?

surely he didnt just turn up....or run down from the stands!

It's Hibs who put out the team sheets, not the press.

[angus hibee]

Twitter has just confirmed that there are five subs and it's not a mistake. Where is Keatings? Surely there could be youngsters to fill the other two places?

With Conrad there there the bench is full up.

[Callum_62]

It's Hibs who put out the team sheets, not the press.

id bet the official team sheet had Keatings as a sub - I dont think you can add someone in after that is submitted

Anyway, lets win this one Hibs - Keatings or no Keatings!

[Scorrie]

352 according to Stubbs...

[oconnors_strip]

id bet the official team sheet had Keatings as a sub - I dont think you can add someone in after that is submitted

Anyway, lets win this one Hibs - Keatings or no Keatings!

No it didn't. I think james might have arrived late to the ground as traffic was bad

[Onceinawhile]

Plenty grumbles in the ground r.e. Oxley already.

Hope he starts strong.

[Onceinawhile]

No it didn't. I think james might have arrived late to the ground as traffic was bad

Maybe he was at home watching Celtic? 🙈

[Onceinawhile]

No guard of honour.

[Diclonius]

Rangers either haven't sold out or are still outside.

[Pretty Boy]

No guard of honour.

I said we should do it but I'm still glad I didn't have to witness it.

[Pretty Boy]

Shaky, shaky start.

[Off the bar]

C'mon the hibs

[HH81]

Not really touched ball yet.

[Liam89]

Sloppy so far

[HH81]

Goal haha wow.

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 Cummings.

Rangers gift.

[Liam89]

never mind. YASSSS CUMMINGS!!!

[oldbiker]

Get in there :top marks

[GlasgowHibee]

JC35! :greengrin:greengrin

Weird atmosphere up until that point, feels like that Scotland vs Qatar friendly!

[Keith_M]

My Dad says there's only abut 10k in the ground at the start of the game.

Does it really look that low a crowd?


:confused:



EDIT: Who cares. Woohoo!!!!!

[cabbageandribs1875]

we want 8

anything less will not suffice





:)

[Off the bar]

Zing

[Pretty Boy]

Big Bartley almost in for 2.

[Pretty Boy]

Their defence looks dodgy.

[Keith_M]

Blow the final whistle now


:greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

soon be FT surely

[cabbageandribs1875]

poor wee kenny greetin

[Pretty Boy]

Good save the ox

[HH81]

Oxley made good save.

[Diclonius]

Offside surely?

[rcarter1]

My Dad says there's only abut 10k in the ground at the start of the game.

Does it really look that low a crowd?


:confused:



EDIT: Who cares. Woohoo!!!!!

Who cares indeed. Good on you Jase! £28 for a chance to perhaps maybe finish above Falkirk in 2nd, with a Cup Final and (hopefully) 3 play off home matches, I can see why people keeping the cash. If we win 5-0 it may mean very little to us in the end, so ..

[rcarter1]

Oxley made good save.

Oh so he is trying hard now. Good.

[HH81]

Offside surely?

No onside.

[HH81]

Oh so he is trying hard now. Good.

The Rangers player should have scored.

[Mr White]

What a tackle by lewis.

[Pretty Boy]

We're doing ok here.

[Dinkydoo]

Fyvie has been superb so far

[Mcpakeisgod]

Well played fyvie

[half.time.draw.]

Goal live has 83% possession for them?

[bigwheel]

We're doing ok here.


I'm overseas, so watching on Hibs TV...to be honest, I think we are getting a bit of a chasing here at the mo....

[Fergus52]

Pretty disappointing viewing consider we dominated them at ER earlier this season.

We're defending okay but have barely had the ball in their half

[Ozyhibby]

Who cares indeed. Good on you Jase! £28 for a chance to perhaps maybe finish above Falkirk in 2nd, with a Cup Final and (hopefully) 3 play off home matches, I can see why people keeping the cash. If we win 5-0 it may mean very little to us in the end, so ..

I'm still hopeful we only have the two play off home ties. Semi and final.

[Pretty Boy]

2-0 Stokes/keeper OG

Howler

[Carheenlea]

First reference to Stubbs being a "Fenian". Won't be last.

[Golden Bear]

I'm overseas, so watching on Hibs TV...to be honest, I think we are getting a bit of a chasing here at the mo....

I agree.

2-0!!

[Diclonius]

Hahahahahahah

[Pretty Boy]

Pretty disappointing viewing consider we dominated them at ER earlier this season.

We're defending okay but have barely had the ball in their half

2-0 up.

I'm soooooo disappointed.

[Dinkydoo]

****ing yes. Get it right up them

Been waiting for Fotheringham to do that since the first time I watched him play

[rcarter1]

I'm still hopeful we only have the two play off home ties. Semi and final.

True, but £28 seems a lot for this game.

[Liam89]

hahaha amazing! lets not sit back, ****ing go for it and pump them!

[Gatecrasher]

:rotflmao::rotflmao:

[bigwheel]

I agree.

2-0!!


hahahaha :) Ya Dancer!

[Fergus52]

hahahah

yaaaas

[rotherhamrob]

Get in there ya chuffin dancer

[Off the bar]

Yesss ha ha ha ha

[Mr White]

I'm going to be chuckling at that for a few days

:hilarious

[GlasgowHibee]

This could be the easiest win of the season! :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

People do know how setting a team up to be disciplined and hold their position rather than chasing shadows and leaving spaces works don't they?

Maybe not pretty to watch but done right it works.

[rcarter1]

So we are suddenly a goal machine! Football is just weird.

[Hibee_Lisa]

Could Andy walker make any more excuses for them!

[rcarter1]

People do know how setting a team up to be disciplined and hold their position rather than chasing shadows and leaving spaces works don't they?

Maybe not pretty to watch but done right it works.

If this is what we are doing then

A) we're doing it pretty well!
B) Good for Stubbs, with Rangers pace this seems the right way to go.

[Green&White]

Could Andy walker make any more excuses for them!
He is absolutely spewing.... pleasing :D

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[jgl07]

First reference to Stubbs being a "Fenian". Won't be last.
He probably is one.

Or would have been if he was born in 1860 and was American.

Didn't his dad run a Real IRA pub in Dublin?

[Pretty Boy]

If this is what we are doing then

A) we're doing it pretty well!
B) Good for Stubbs, with Rangers pace this seems the right way to go.

Definitely the plan.

Let them have the ball until they reach about 40- 45 yards from goal then press it.

Means we give up a lot of possession but we have limited them to one chance thus far. Oxley has had nowt to do otherwise.

[Lago]

People do know how setting a team up to be disciplined and hold their position rather than chasing shadows and leaving spaces works don't they?

Maybe not pretty to watch but done right it works.
Are you suggesting we are parking the bus and playing on the break, surelh not:greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Kenny Miller is an odious little fud.

[Liam89]

Kenny Miller is a little dirty rat

[rcarter1]

Definitely the plan.

Let them have the ball until they reach about 40- 45 yards from goal then press it.

Means we give up a lot of possession but we have limited them to one chance thus far. Oxley has had nowt to do otherwise.

Basically this is what the other teams in this league do to us. Good to see Stubbs has it as a tactic in the locker.

[bigwheel]

People do know how setting a team up to be disciplined and hold their position rather than chasing shadows and leaving spaces works don't they?

Maybe not pretty to watch but done right it works.


There is no way Stubbs intends to give them this amount of possession....the team is keeping it's shape very well though...

[judas]

Is this game that important? Mixed feelings here.

[Joe6-2]

Could Andy walker make any more excuses for them!

F****** unbelievable!

[Liam89]

Is this game that important? Mixed feelings here.

Of course. Could potentially still get 2nd and a great confidence booster for the play offs and the cup final versus the team we are beating.

[Diclonius]

Best goal ever. Thought process of a Rangers fan:

"Aw man brilliant Stokes is right in front of us ah can well gie him loads ae abuse now haw haw haw that's a ***** cross.. ****"

[Pretty Boy]

Good strength Stokes. Unlucky.

[Off the bar]

Fyvie has looked superb tonight

[Pretty Boy]

Makes a difference having Stokes and Cummings playing right up through the middle rather than having to try and be the wode options. Making it difficult for them at the back.

[Aldo]

F****** unbelievable!

He's a ****ing rat.

[Pretty Boy]

Miller isn't playing 90 minutes tonight one way or the other.

[Liam89]

That's a yellow card 9 times out of 10... Should be off!

[HH81]

Tackle from behind from Miller. Lucky to avoid 2nd yellow card I thought.

[Green&White]

That's a yellow card 9 times out of 10... Should be off!
Any other team and he's off. 100%

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[Diclonius]

Rangers' first shot at goal there.

[IWasThere2016]

Why we are not 3-5-2 every time I do not know..

[Off the bar]

I used to really like Kenny Miller, now it's like meeting an old girl friend and not being able to remember what you saw in her, and in turn being delighted your not with her any more

[Mr Grieves]

Fyvie has looked superb tonight
Yep, playing with confidence.

[Pretty Boy]

Cummimgs booked for diving. Right decision?

[rcarter1]

Why we are not 3-5-2 every time I do not know..

Im not suggesting that we shouldn't be 3-5-2 every time, but presumably who the opposition is has a lot to do with the decision?

[Diclonius]

Stokes should have gone for it there.

[cabbageandribs1875]

******* disgraceful by cummings there

[Aldo]

Why we are not 3-5-2 every time I do not know..

Exactly G

Cummings why O why

Never a pen.

[steakbake]

Chick Young - hurting.

[hibee62]

Cummimgs booked for diving. Right decision?

Went down about 5 seconds after minimal contact. Right decision and didn't look at all good I'm afraid.

[Aldo]

Cummimgs booked for diving. Right decision?

Excellent decision by ref! Stokes should have however hit it with his left peg first time.

Fyvie is having a great game and covering loads of ground!

[cabbageandribs1875]

What did wee Jase do now?


dived, and very badly

[Pretty Boy]

2-1.

Keeper has to do better.

[sleeping giant]

Oxley ?

[Diclonius]

Great decision playing Oxley, well done.

[nonshinyfinish]

Cummimgs booked for diving. Right decision?

Yes, clear dive.

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh dear sayin **** all oxley

[Liam89]

Just what Oxley doesn't need.

[GlasgowHibee]

Oxley. Words fail me.

[Green&White]

Oxley......

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[AL-Qaholik]

F***ing Oxley!!!!!!!

[erin-go-bragh87]

Seen that coming as soon as Stubbs said he'd be back in.

[Pretty Boy]

Oxley ?

Absolutely.

Think he thought it was going over the bar.

[hibeedonald]

I don't even think we're are playing that we'll. Wtf is Oxley doing

[blackpoolhibs]

Theres the reason that prick should be nowhere near the first team at easter road, go on defend that sheite.

[HH81]

Oxley should have put it over the bar. Both keepers with errors now.

[Joe6-2]

Exactly G

Cummings why O why

Never a pen.

What is wrong wi that laddie?!!!

[Gatecrasher]

That's indefensible oxley

[kj79]

Couldnt have got an evening news under Oxley's feet there, Baffling!

[Big_Franck]

Brutal.

[rcarter1]

dived, and very badly

He makes me laugh, smile and cry all at the same time! :dizzy:

[Since90+2]

For **** sake Oxley.

[Thecat23]

Shocker from Ox. Must be dropped!

[Brightside]

well that answers that. Sorry guys but he is simply rubbish.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Oxley at his best yet again. Ridiculous decision to drop Logan for Oxley.

[Jim44]

Get Oxley off

[Pretty Boy]

well that answers that. Sorry guys but he is simply rubbish.

He's surely just made Stubbs decision for him there.

[leggeto]

Easy tip over the bar there

[Aldo]

Oxley can go for me. That is basics plain and simple.

From being in a good position to letting them back in it.

If Stubbs persists playing Oxley we will win nowt.

[bigwheel]

These incidents are critical in games...any Oxley supporter must be seeing sense now...he is not good enough.

[hibeesjoe]

Cheerio oxley. Your absolute gash and after Saturday's display this proves why he shouldn't be playing.

[Onion]

Stubbs decision to reinstate Ox rewarded with THAT ! Horror moment from a keeper who can ill afford them.

[Joe6-2]

Oxley can go for me. That is basics plain and simple.

From being in a good position to letting them back in it.

If Stubbs persists playing Oxley we will win nowt.

Stubbs has to accept responsibility for that!!

[Mr Grieves]

Halliday is a fud

[kentao]

Awaiting reply from mwhibby (oxley) on how Oxley is a good keeper. He can't even do the basic right ffs.

[Ryan91]

Simple stuff and Oxley does his very best impression, Logan to start next game please

[Big_Franck]

Can't believe we've just let them back in the game with such a basic, basic error.

[Brightside]

He's surely just made Stubbs decision for him there.

I watch a lot of ladies football. Those goalies would be embarrassed with that. Its such a basic mistake.

[Diclonius]

I feel sorry for Oxley because he'll have been more under pressure than anyone not to **** up.

Stubbs has to put Logan in after that, pure and simple.

[Hermit Crab]

That is why Logan should have been in goals. Get Oxley off now.

[Mr White]

Halliday is a fud

Can't believe he's making out he's the victim there. Absolute tool.

[Aldo]

He's surely just made Stubbs decision for him there.

I bloody hope so PB.

I have backed him in the past but that was just unacceptable IMHO.

Those sort of mistakes are the difference between winning and losing and as I mentioned let them right back in it.

Just go and either claim it or ensure it goes over the bar by him getting something on it to ensure it does.

It's a wonder folk get annoyed

[bigwheel]

This game has the two worst keepers in the league playing....

[squire]

Oxley is a sieve!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Stubbs has to accept responsibility for that!!


don't blame oxley, blame stubbs :agree:

[Hermit Crab]

Awaiting reply from mwhibby (oxley) on how Oxley is a good keeper. He can't even do the basic right ffs.

The Oxley lovers will be here soon.

[Pretty Boy]

I bloody hope so PB.

I have backed him in the past but that was just unacceptable IMHO.

Those sort of mistakes are the difference between winning and losing and as I mentioned let them right back in it.

Just go and either claim it or ensure it goes over the bar by him getting something on it to ensure it does.

It's a wonder folk get annoyed

He knew it as well.

The half hearted appeals for a free kick are a sure sign a keeper has ****ed up.

[Aldo]

Awaiting reply from mwhibby (oxley) on how Oxley is a good keeper. He can't even do the basic right ffs.

There have been times when folk have blamed Oxley when it really wasn't his fault but his position for me anyway is now untenable.

If we lose or even draw this as a result of that then he needs dropped and pronto

[leggeto]

They gifted us 2 only fair we give them one back,give them a chance eh

[cabbageandribs1875]

The Oxley lovers will be here soon.


and i'l ignore them as usual




:)

[Jim44]

Purely Stubbs' responsibility. Oxley can't help being rubbish, it's Stubbs who is blind to it or simply stubborn.

[rcarter1]

don't blame oxley, blame stubbs :agree:

For sure. Oxley just seems to be 75% conscious. Logan was like a live wire anticipating danger and getting in about it.

[itslegaltender]

Can't believe he's making out he's the victim there. Absolute tool.

That whole pretend injury was a ruse to get out of being sent off. shocking tackle. Grade A Prick.

[Big L]

Get the big man !!

[Ronniekirk]

I bloody hope so PB.

I have backed him in the past but that was just unacceptable IMHO.

Those sort of mistakes are the difference between winning and losing and as I mentioned let them right back in it.

Just go and either claim it or ensure it goes over the bar by him getting something on it to ensure it does.

It's a wonder folk get annoyed

He completely lacked conviction in trying to deal with that The cameras panned to Conrad who looked on with dismay and the look of i would have dealt with that
As you say Aldo lets them right back into game when we were doing just fine

[rcarter1]

They gifted us 2 only fair we give them one back,give them a chance eh

Two emotionally exhausted teams not massive surprise?

[O'Rourke3]

Hijack. Who is the ref?

Sent via the bushes @ EM

[OtleyHibs]

Decent score line, weird match. Oxley has gave them a way back in!

Fyvie had a really good half, thought quite a few of them did to be honest. Good finish from Cummings and done well to pounce on the mistake, stupid dive later so once again seeing both sides of him

[Joe6-2]

That whole pretend injury was a ruse to get out of being sent off. shocking tackle. Grade A Prick.

Yep, but they get away with it!

[Aldo]

He knew it as well. The half hearted appeals for a free kick are a sure sign a keeper has ****ed up.

What I don't understand is that he is 6ft plus and can use his hands.

Needs to jump and take the ball at his highest or put it over the bar it is as simple as that.

We have the beating of them but that is just indefensible.

He cannot play again and Defo not in final!

[Mr White]

That whole pretend injury was a ruse to get out of being sent off. shocking tackle. Grade A Prick.

:agree: of course it works too.

[blackpoolhibs]

Maybe it was the defenders fault again? FFS we were absolutely strolling this and that clown does that. :rolleyes:

[nonshinyfinish]

Hijack. Who is the ref?

Sent via the bushes @ EM

Kevin Clancy

[Mr White]

Hijack. Who is the ref?

Sent via the bushes @ EM

Kevin clancy

[O'Rourke3]

Kevin Clancy
Ta

Sent via the bushes @ EM

[SkintHibby]

Oxley. You are the weakest link. Goodbye.:bye:

[hibeerealist]

I bloody hope so PB.

I have backed him in the past but that was just unacceptable IMHO.

Those sort of mistakes are the difference between winning and losing and as I mentioned let them right back in it.

Just go and either claim it or ensure it goes over the bar by him getting something on it to ensure it does.

It's a wonder folk get annoyed


FIRST thing he has really had to deal with tonight, goal. Second thing he as to deal with................

[Brightside]

What I don't understand is that he is 6ft plus and can use his hands.

Needs to jump and take the ball at his highest or put it over the bar it is as simple as that.

We have the beating of them but that is just indefensible.

He cannot play again and Defo not in final!

He's gutless. Its a simple ball over...jump...tip it over. easy.

[Aldo]

He completely lacked conviction in trying to deal with that The cameras panned to Conrad who looked on with dismay and the look of i would have dealt with that As you say Aldo lets them right back into game when we were doing just fine


That's it in a nutshell Ronnie.... Lacked conviction.

There is no point in thinking it's going over, ensure it goes over by taking control of the situation.

Stubbs cannot persist with this any longer.

[Golden Bear]

The most disappointing aspect was the fact that at 2-0 we were enjoying our best spell, looking in control, then we give away a goal like that.

[Callum_62]

I said it before the game started that it was absolutely mental to drop Logan

He couldnt have played any better on Saturday and yet hes dropped for someone has been more than a bit suspect

And right on cue....

Its an absolute howler - this is a game WE NEED TO WIN

We were absolutely cruising, now the game is turned on its head, they will no doubt be spurred on and all because (again) out keeper cant do the basics

I actually think Oxley is OK, but he seriously lacks concentration

[Aldo]

He's gutless. Its a simple ball over...jump...tip it over. easy.

Exactly. Basics.

I've said it a few times and will say it again, if Stubbs persists with Oxley we are as good as a goal down and we will win nowt!!

[Fergus52]

Theres the reason that prick should be nowhere near the first team at easter road, go on defend that sheite.

No need in the personal abuse, he may not be the best keeper but it Stubbs that picks him and he's just trying to do his job.

[Aldo]

No need in the personal abuse, he may not be the best keeper but it Stubbs that picks him and he's just trying to do his job.

If I did my job as badly as Oxley I wouldn't be in a job!

[kentao]

Praying we see the big man come on at half time Oxley is a disaster waiting to happen every time the ball goes near him. Games been good. Prefer the 352 and the high press game really shows how ***** their defenders are on the ball with dodgy touches and panicked clearances. Fotheringham competing with the Oxs for worst keeper in the league award. Gives us half a chance in the 2nd half.

[Bostonhibby]

What I don't understand is that he is 6ft plus and can use his hands.

Needs to jump and take the ball at his highest or put it over the bar it is as simple as that.

We have the beating of them but that is just indefensible.

He cannot play again and Defo not in final!

:agree: I've not criticised the guy but it's pretty simple for Stubbs now really, another basic aspect of goalkeeping lacking - we know that at least one of our other keepers does the basics and more well.

I will be livid if we go into the final knowing we have a gaffe prone keeper who might cost us a goal from a nothing ball, it will be hard enough to beat the rangers and the officials without handing them a goal. Must affect the defences confidence and decision making as well.

[trev the hat]

What I don't understand is that he is 6ft plus and can use his hands.

Needs to jump and take the ball at his highest or put it over the bar it is as simple as that.

We have the beating of them but that is just indefensible.

He cannot play again and Defo not in final!

For a keeper, he has no bottle or conviction at all.
Once he's realised there's a threat it's too late he's let his guard down.
P-sh poor yet again from him

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Deportivo 0 Barca 8

[hibbysam]

FIRST thing he has really had to deal with tonight, goal. Second thing he as to deal with................

Terrible mistake and no excuses, but to ignore his 1 on 1 save at 1-0 is comical.

[Aldo]

Praying we see the big man come on at half time Oxley is a disaster waiting to happen every time the ball goes near him. Games been good. Prefer the 352 and the high press game really shows how ***** their defenders are on the ball with dodgy touches and panicked clearances. Fotheringham competing with the Oxs for worst keeper in the league award. Gives us half a chance in the 2nd half.

Hoping Stubbs actually realises this with 3 5 2 and it keeps their best 2 players (for me anyway) in Wallace and Travernier pushed back.

It's also good to see Fyvie back. He has been very good first half along with Bartley and McGinn and the gives us about better balance.

[blackpoolhibs]

Deportivo 0 Barca 8

Is Oxley in goal?

[CRAZYHIBBY]

How can they say thats a foderingham own goal? ....he tried to hold stokes shot and he couldn't. ...does that mean every time a keeper gets a hand to a ball and it goes in the net its an og....or is it just when hibs play rangers

[Callum_62]

How can they say thats a foderingham own goal? ....he tried to hold stokes shot and he couldn't. ...does that mean every time a keeper gets a hand to a ball and it goes in the net its an og....or is it just when hibs play rangers

stokes 'shot' wasnt on target - hence OG

if it was in target it would be Stokes goal

[I'm_cabbaged]

How can they say thats a foderingham own goal? ....he tried to hold stokes shot and he couldn't. ...does that mean every time a keeper gets a hand to a ball and it goes in the net its an og....or is it just when hibs play rangers

**** knows, but bet365 haven't paid out on stokes next goal scorer!!!

[Callum_62]

I might still be p'd off at Oxley, but I reckon we aren't winning this game

I hope im wrong but I cant see Rangers being as bad the 2nd half

[BroxburnHibee]

That's indefensible.

I wasn't surprised at Stubbs playing him but that is a shocker!!!

[HH81]

How can they say thats a foderingham own goal? ....he tried to hold stokes shot and he couldn't. ...does that mean every time a keeper gets a hand to a ball and it goes in the net its an og....or is it just when hibs play rangers

The ball was going wide so it would be an og?

[Ryan91]

The most disappointing aspect was the fact that at 2-0 we were enjoying our best spell, looking in control, then we give away a goal like that.

They didn't really look like scoring, Rangers were pushing hard for a goal and were looking a little bit vulnerable at the back, if we'd gone in 2 up we'd have been able to totally control the game and could have scored another

[Pretty Boy]

Fyvie has been superb tonight. Demanding the ball all the time.

[jgl07]

Typical Hibs net bull****.

Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.

I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is moan moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.

I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.

[Off the bar]

Fyvie has been superb tonight. Demanding the ball all the time.

Looks back to full match fitness, been excellent since kick off

[bigwheel]

Looks back to full match fitness, been excellent since kick off


MOM so far...

[Kato]

Typical Hibs net bull****.



Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.



I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is main moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.



I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.


Cant argue with that.

[Off the bar]

MOM so far...

Plenty time for Logan to come on save a penalty and score direct from a goal kick!

[Benny Brazil]

Typical Hibs net bull****.

Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.

I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is moan moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.

I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.

Agreed.

[Pretty Boy]

Typical Hibs net bull****.

Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.

I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is moan moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.

I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.

Tbf a lot of moaning about Oxleys crucial mistake is giving you a pretty good feel of what it's like at ER.

Or maybe we should just ignore the bad bits?

[Diclonius]

Typical Hibs net bull****.

Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.

I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is moan moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.

I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.

This.

He ****ed up. I'm pissed off, but guess what, we're still winning. Against Rangers. Let's leave it till later eh.

[HoboHarry]

Tbf a lot of moaning about Oxleys crucial mistake is giving you a pretty good feel of what it's like at ER.

Or maybe we should just ignore the bad bits?

I had to go to the BBC to find out the score due to the overload of Oxley and Cummings posts.

[Pretty Boy]

Decent start to the 2nd half bar a few shaky moments.

[HH81]

I had to go to the BBC to find out the score due to the overload of Oxley and Cummings posts.

Yes where is the score updates on the thread title?

[Pretty Boy]

Good strike Stokes. Well blocked.

[BroxburnHibee]

Typical Hibs net bull****.

Hibs are beating Rangers 2-1 and all the talk is slagging off Stubbs and Oxley.

I am in Oman trying to get a feel for the match and all I hear is moan moan bloody moan. Maybe the Jambo infestation is worse than I thought.

I wonder why I bother. On reflection I probably will not.

Good!

[Off the bar]

Not Hanlons best game for hibs tonight, looks a bit off the pace

[Pretty Boy]

3-1 Gunnarson from a Hanlon flick down.

[Benny Brazil]

Yessss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dinkydoo]

Yaaasssss.

[HH81]

3-1. Good finish.

[OtleyHibs]

Yaass!!!! Gunnarson

[Pretty Boy]

Finished with conviction to say the least, just about took the net off.

[OtleyHibs]

Great finish that

[sleeping giant]

Great finish

[blackpoolhibs]

yyyeeeeessssssss

[cabbageandribs1875]

done well to keep the ball down :agree::thumbsup:

[oldbiker]

OHH YEEESSSSS :gwa:

[Captain Trips]

I like big Gunnarson

[rcarter1]

Ya beauty!! Go for a sore one Hibs!