League Cup draw tomorrow

[Billy Whizz]

Different format for the new season
We don't go in at this stage because we are Scottish Cup holders and in Europe:na na:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36387760

[Pete]

What an over-complicated way of whittling it down to 16 teams.

Start it and finish it early yes...but the middle of July?

Glad we're not involved.

[Hibernian Verse]

What an over-complicated way of whittling it down to 16 teams.

Start it and finish it early yes...but the middle of July?

Glad we're not involved.

We're still playing in the middle of July...

[Michael]

I hate seeding! Would be entertaining to get a 'group of death'.

[hfcnic]

Do not like this format at all, maybe it just needs some getting used to.

[DoocootHibby]

So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

[zlatan]

Dumbarton in the north section as well. Thought it was going to be north, east and west?

[Steveey]

We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

[Spudster]

So Geography is not a strong point ...


If you think that's bad never become an NFL fan. Dallas play in the EAST!!
8 teams plays in west (split into two groups of four)
8 play in east and so on for north and south (for 32 teams)
Dallas is the 8th most west city, 6 most south and 23rd most east :confused:
http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/666710/nfl-divisions-geographical.0.png

[Spudster]

We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?
4 games
Second round = 8 group winners, 4 best runners up and 4 euro teams :flag:
quarters
semis
final

[Off the bar]

We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

we go into the last 16, 4 games from there to win it

[Lancs Harp]

So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??


Its to get the balance of the seeds right. They would have selected their first seeds then divided them into north and south then done the same with the second seeds, then the same with the rest.

[scoopyboy]

We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

Something well wrong with your calculations guv.

Quarter finals is last eight.

Four seeded teams including us and eight sections of five.

[Ken]

So The Rangers have 4 league cup games to play before the Scottish Cup champions enter the competition :top marks

Loving the new format :agree:

[corby hibee]

I hate the north and south bullcrap but do like the idea of the group stages, good luck edinburgh fc.

[Finn2015]

So The Rangers have 4 league cup games to play before the Scottish Cup champions enter the competition :top marks

Loving the new format :agree:

That is a cracker, love it

[Moulin Yarns]

Diddy Cup :wink:

someone had to say it

[snedzuk]

So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??


set on fire by the rampaging Hibs support on Saturday no doubt

[HibeeLR]

Bonus point?! Wtf

[danhibees1875]

I really like this idea... I think it sounds cool and something a bit different.

Is the bonus point an additional 1 point on top of the 1 point each for drawing? Or would drawing teams end up with either 0 or 1 point depending?

[Billy Whizz]

As an aside, when does the Petrofac cup start, if it does. Will be looking for a new sponsor as Petrofac are falling on harder times, with the oil turndown

[LancashireHibby]

Bonus point idea is a mad one but big fan of the rest of it. Presumably The Rangers will miss out on any 'glamour' friendlies as well because of League Cup commitments.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Bonus point idea is a mad one but big fan of the rest of it. Presumably The Rangers will miss out on any 'glamour' friendlies as well because of League Cup commitments.

Not really understanding this one. Does it mean both teams get a point for a draw and then a bonus point for winning the penalties? Wouldn't mind a bonus point for scoring three or more goals!!!

[SJM]

Feel sorry for the poor souls having to play rangers.

[WoreTheGreen]

Agree but tv chanels can always turn down pitch side mics and presenters appoligise as per usual. minority but

[OsloHibs]

The draw is on tv tomorrow.. hope the geezer doesn't balls it up again!!!!!

[ballengeich]

So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

It's a product of seeding. The top 16 teams are split between north and south first. There's always going to be the possibility of this kind of anomaly.

[monktonharp]

Feel sorry for the poor souls having to play rangers.they're fans might not be allowed to get into Ibrox :greengrin

[monktonharp]

Just read through the draw situation. does it mean, that any Draw will go directly to penalties without extra time or do they mean after extra time, penalties will settle it?

[hibee_girl]

Just read through the draw situation. does it mean, that any Draw will go directly to penalties without extra time or do they mean after extra time, penalties will settle it?

Straight to penalties, no extra time

[Keyser Sauzee]

What time is the draw?

[WestEndHibee]

I really like this idea. It is about time Scottish Football decided to offer something a bit different especially with the league cup that is always going to be overshadowed by other leagues and cups.

Here's hoping we win! Another chance to win both cups in one year! (on that note Ross County could win the same trophy twice in a year).

[hibee_girl]

What time is the draw?

It's on bt sport at 7.30 tonight

[Jim44]

As an aside, when does the Petrofac cup start, if it does. Will be looking for a new sponsor as Petrofac are falling on harder times, with the oil turndown

How about oor Rod? Petriefac Cup, hmmm, nice ring to it. :greengrin

[Keyser Sauzee]

Has the draw been made yet? if so what's the groups?

[Blaster]

Has the draw been made yet? if so what's the groups?

Not typing them all but key one has Motherwell and Rangers!!

[Jonnyboy]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36399824

[stantonhibby]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36399824

Final is in November. Will be nice to hold both cups in the same calendar year.

[Jonnyboy]

Final is in November. Will be nice to hold both cups in the same calendar year.

:greengrin :agree:

[Billy Whizz]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36399824

Forgot all about this. After the group stages, is it an all in draw, or is there seeded teams, as in other years?

[Billy Whizz]

Final is in November. Will be nice to hold both cups in the same calendar year.

Wow

[Jonnyboy]

Forgot all about this. After the group stages, is it an all in draw, or is there seeded teams, as in other years?

Not sure, Billy.

[JimBHibees]

Forgot all about this. After the group stages, is it an all in draw, or is there seeded teams, as in other years?

Would be surprised if it wasn't seeded they won't be wanting another final with 2 lower league teams. :greengrin

[Finn2015]

Can't help but be 'provocative' and laugh at The Rangers being in at this stage while we can wait mwahahaha

[DH1875]

Dumbarton vs Peterhead, just as well they regionalised it lol.

[SHODAN]

All we have to do is win four games.

[Liberal Hibby]

Of course what it also means is that the SFA can't now strip Hibs of our European place...