Hibernian v Birmingham city

[Callum7]

Team for today is

Virtinen
Dunsmore
Crane
Forster
Fontaine
Martin
Harris
Stanton
Keatings
Charmichael
Boyle

[Albanian Hibs]

Pishing down at ER just now

[lugz]

Birmingham playing a very strong side to start. Will be a good experience for some of our young lads.

[iwasthere1972]

Loads of police shepherding the Brummie fans down Easter Road.

[Ronniekirk]

Team for today is

Virtinen
Dunsmore
Crane
Forster
Fontaine
Martin
Harris
Stanton
Keatings
Charmichael
Boyle

Is Palmer on the bench Callum


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[hibeedonald]

If these guys beat Birminghams starting 11 I will be impressed

[ACLeith]

Is Palmer on the bench Callum


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No Ross Laidlaw

[blackpoolhibs]

Took the even money, help pay for a few rounds of drinks if it comes in.

[SteveHFC]

Rangers fans in the Birmingham end?

[Bostonhibby]

Rangers fans in the Birmingham end?
It's possible, they're England wannabes, England just doesn't want them

[AdidasHibernian]

Glad Scott Martin is getting a chance, hope we keep him this year as a squad player. Real talent in my opinion.

[chinaman]

Rangers fans in the Birmingham end?
Keep yer kids close then.
That vermin cowards are capable of another hampden grab a child

[Swedish hibee]

Big crowd?

[Dibben]

Big crowd?

No... Difficult to tell from this seat, 4-5k?

[HH81]

Not much happening?

[Danderhall Hibs]

Has the game started yet?...

[Coco Bryce]

Hibs playing well :flag:

[RoxburghHibs]

Not much happening?

From the Twitter updates Hibs have had better of it.

[iwasthere1972]

From the Twitter updates Hibs have had better of it.

:agree:

Birmingham are gash.

[andy1875]

Our two young full backs doing well, as is Scott Martin.

Number 3 at left back, think thats Crane? Looks a good wee player.

[Dibben]

Playing bot too bad just now.

Forster has impressed, Scott Martin too!

[Big90inOz]

How strong is the Birmingham side, they look very poor

[Coco Bryce]

Scott Martin is right up for it.

[B.H.F.C]

How strong is the Birmingham side, they look very poor

First team. Typical English championship team. Big athletes but most of them aren't particularly good at football.

[Heisenberg]

How strong is the Birmingham side, they look very poor

Looks like their first team tbh.

[Albanian Hibs]

Stewards took a Hearts Youth union jack of one of them 😂

[Big90inOz]

Looks like their first team tbh.

They are in for a long season then .,,,,,

[iwasthere1972]

Looks like their first team tbh.

Looks more like a Fans X1

They're mince. No even steak mince.

[Andy74]

They are in for a long season then .,,,,,

I'm assuming this is one of their earlier games. They look decent on the ball but they don't seem to be over exerting themselves.

Forster and Martin have a role to play in the squad.

Still not keen on seeing us have to keep Harris or Stanton.

[adhibs]

Carmichaels looked good. Coukd contribute a lot this season.

Surprised how bad birmingham have been.

[SteveHFC]

:agree:

Birmingham are gash.

Wouldn't be surprised to see them finish towards the bottom of the championship this season.

[Dibben]

I'm assuming this is one of their earlier games. They look decent on the ball but they don't seem to be over exerting themselves.

Forster and Martin have a role to play in the squad.

Still not keen on seeing us have to keep Harris or Stanton.

Some decent performances, but Stanton & Harris not impressing so far!

[B.H.F.C]

I'm assuming this is one of their earlier games. They look decent on the ball but they don't seem to be over exerting themselves.

Forster and Martin have a role to play in the squad.

Still not keen on seeing us have to keep Harris or Stanton.

Wouldn't think it's that early for them as their season starts the same day as ours.

Agree on Martin and Forster. Martin has been quite impressive.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

We should be winning as we've had the better of the 1st half.

We've played really well but lacking the height up front to get on the end of crosses.

[Hibby Bairn]

I'm assuming this is one of their earlier games.

Their season starts on 6th Aug v Cardiff.

[Hibby Bairn]

Wouldn't be surprised to see them finish towards the bottom of the championship this season.

Above or below Rotherham?

[Andy74]

McGeough on to play right back.

[Andy74]

Their season starts on 6th Aug v Cardiff.

Fair enough!

[euro Hibby]

to soon to Judge Birmingham.....big team which probably 3 weeks away from being ready. Hibs doing OK .

[Heisenberg]

Why is McGeough on playing right back :confused: Bit confusing...

[Andy74]

Birmingham have had a couple of chances now. Both poorly finished.

[Diclonius]

Why is McGeough on playing right back :confused: Bit confusing...

Assessing whether he'd be acceptable backup for Gray?

[Lago]

Why is McGeough on playing right back :confused: Bit confusing...
Total football:greengrin

[Keith_M]

If these guys beat Birminghams starting 11 I will be impressed


No chance.

[HoboHarry]

First team. Typical English championship team. Big athletes but most of them aren't particularly good at football.
Cliff quoted you during the game........ :aok:

[Heisenberg]

Assessing whether he'd be acceptable backup for Gray?

Surely Dunsmore, an actual right back, would be more suitable? He did nothing wrong in the first half. McGeough been caught out easily already at right back.

[Danderhall Hibs]

to soon to Judge Birmingham.....big team which probably 3 weeks away from being ready. Hibs doing OK .

Too soon to judge us as well then?

If Birmingham are so bad how come we're not winning?

[Andy74]

Why is McGeough on playing right back :confused: Bit confusing...

Hanlon on bench but assume he wants to rest him a bit more. No one else if the young lad was injured.

[Highland_Hibee]

Listening on HibsTV. Stubbsy was in the directors box? Expecting a relegation battle with Birmingham?

[Andy74]

Too soon to judge us as well then?

If Birmingham are so bad how come we're not winning?

I'd think our European games mean we've been back training and playing a wee bit earlier.

[CapitalGreen]

Why is McGeough on playing right back :confused: Bit confusing...

Testing out options to cover if Gray can't make the Falkirk game, that's what friendlies are for.

[Heisenberg]

Hanlon on bench but assume he wants to rest him a bit more. No one else if the young lad was injured.

True. Dunsmore gets injured and we have no proper right backs left.

[Andy74]

True. Dunsmore gets injured and we have no proper right backs left.

Forster could move over.

[Andy74]

Boyle just wide with a drive.

[Keith_M]

Too soon to judge us as well then?

If Birmingham are so bad how come we're not winning?


Maybe because this is our second string.

[Andy74]

4 changes for them.

[Andy74]

Keatings goal after Harris gets to bye line.

[Andy74]

Hanlon for Fontaine.

[gogsy23]

Thanks for updates andy

[Heisenberg]

Very good finish. Nice set up by Harris too.

[Dibben]

Nice finish.

Would have had a better view if they'd opened the FF stand and I was in my normal seat!

Petrie!!! :-)

[Andy74]

Very good finish. Nice set up by Harris too.

Cracking finish. Good to see Harris actually taking his man on the outside.

[HH81]

Nice finish.

Would have had a better view if they'd opened the FF stand and I was in my normal seat!

Petrie!!! :-)

Not enjoying a side view then?

[Andy74]

Nice finish.

Would have had a better view if they'd opened the FF stand and I was in my normal seat!

Petrie!!! :-)

Ha, I hadn't even noticed it was empty!

[Dibben]

Really impressed with Calum Crane!

[offshorehibby]

Has our keeper had anything to do.

[Dibben]

Not enjoying a side view then?

Lol... I am - just would have had a better view of the goal! :-)

[Andy74]

Lovely early ball in from Harris. Cleared for a corner.

[Andy74]

Has our keeper had anything to do.

Not a thing.

[Heisenberg]

Really impressed with Calum Crane!

Same here. He looks like a great prospect.

[stoneyburn hibs]

By the comments it seems as though Harris is playing well.

[Andy74]

Seagull activity hotting up.

Boyle hits bar with a header.

Carmichael off for Cummings. Now he's found the right shirt.

[Dibben]

By the comments it seems as though Harris is playing well.

He's picked up a bit in the 2nd half...

Wasn't great in the 1st!

[Bristolhibby]

Just in, what time was KO?

J

[Andy74]

Another couple of decent Hibs chances. Good ball in from McGeough for one of them. No idea on the other. Was watching the seagulls.

[Andy74]

Keatings drive beaten away.

[Andy74]

Boyle almost in. Keeper gets there. Great spell. Getting it wide then in early. Boyle playing well now.

[Aldo]

Bit of width, pace and early ball in causes panic. Something we have missed

[Coco Bryce]

Something really needs to be done about the seagulls. They're everywhere!!

[Andy74]

Insall coming on shortly I think.

[B.H.F.C]

Really impressed with Calum Crane!

Very comfortable on the ball and has defended well too. Wouldn't go wasting any of the budget on back up for Lewis, he'd be more than able.

[Andy74]

Otso saves from Donaldson though no corner given.

[Keith_M]

Otso saves from Donaldson though no corner given.


The Ref's a Hibby!

[Andy74]

Insall on for Boyle. Playing in behind Cummings.

[Andy74]

Otso punches when a catch would have done it.

Crane gets Man of the Match.

[Andy74]

Full time. Good game.

[Jones28]

Well done hibs, another win against England's Rangers.

[H18 SFR]

We have had such a good pre season on the park this year, all credit to the players and management team.

Fingers crossed it is topped off by the manager and board getting two or three more players of quality signed up.

[Keith_M]

Well, I was wrong. I thought with that team out today and a full strength Birmingham we would get humped.


What do I know


:wink:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Well done hibs, another win against England's Rangers. Quite a few of them seemed to take great delight in giving a few traffic cones a kicking as they walked along Dalry Road yesterday reciting some "Rangers" ditties.

[Alfred E Newman]

By the comments it seems as though Harris is playing well.

That wont go down well with some on here.

[SteveHFC]

Well, I was wrong. I thought with that team out today and a full strength Birmingham we would get humped.


What do I know


:wink:

The people that betted on Birmingham will be quiet :greengrin

[Danderhall Hibs]

Maybe because this is our second string.


I'd think our European games mean we've been back training and playing a wee bit earlier.

True. Well done the reserves.

[hibee_girl]

Thought we did really well today, never really looked in any trouble though Birmingham were awful.

Impressed with Crane

[hibsbollah]

That wont go down well with some on here.

Harris has been getting rave reviews all pre season. He's going to be a factor this season with Lennon wanting more width, no doubt about it. Funny, I'm sure I read a number of times on here he was 'finished' :dunno:

[GlesgaeHibby]

Well done hibs, another win against England's Rangers.

Especially pleasing knowing that there we a good few Huns in the Birmingham end.

[iwasthere1972]

For a friendly that was really enjoyable and well worth a ten spot.

[euro Hibby]

2nd string Hibs team for most of the game with most players short on game time so that was a good performance. Fontaine and Forster were very solid so we 4 players all good in central defence.
Good to see Dan Carmichael get some time and he looked good in bits. Scott Martin did not look out of place and generally the pool of players inherited after Stubbs looks good. A couple more players
and we are good to go.

[#FromTheCapital]

Really shouldn't base too much on pre-season friendlies, but this along with our performances in Europe give me a lot of confidence for the coming season. We should win the championship convincingly in the season ahead and get ourselves back where we belong.

[Lago]

Harris has been getting rave reviews all pre season. He's going to be a factor this season with Lennon wanting more width, no doubt about it. Funny, I'm sure I read a number of times on here he was 'finished' :dunno:
Have to hold my hands up as guilty, but glad I am being proved wrong. Seems that the new management team are more willing to use the whole squad rather than Stubbs who tended to play with certain players in certain ways & was perhaps alittle restricted in his use of the squad. Anyway hope Harris does well he deserves it.

[--------]

Harris has been getting rave reviews all pre season. He's going to be a factor this season with Lennon wanting more width, no doubt about it. Funny, I'm sure I read a number of times on here he was 'finished' :dunno:


Like Mark Twain, then? "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."

Stanton, Forster, Handling, Harris - if Neil Lennon can get these guys playing well, it'll be a huge plus. Even two out of the four ....

[stoneyburn hibs]

That wont go down well with some on here.

I'd be delighted if he along with Stanton and Handling could kick-start their careers with Hibs.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

GK: NEW, Laidlaw, Virtanen

RB: Gray, Forster cover
CB: McGregor, Forster
CB: Hanlon, Fontaine
LB: Stevenson, Crane

RM: NEW, Boyle, Harris,
CM: Fyvie, Bartley
CM: McGeouch, Martin, Stanton
LM: McGinn, Carmichael

ST; Cummings, Keatings
ST: Holt, Insall

A Keeper & Wide Player; and im happy.

[Pretty Boy]

Good result, seems like it was a good performance and pleasing to see a few fringe players stake a claim.

It's been a very good pre season/start of the season so far which makes a change from the last couple of years.

[RoxburghHibs]

GK: NEW, Laidlaw, Virtanen

RB: Gray, Forster cover
CB: McGregor, Forster
CB: Hanlon, Fontaine
LB: Stevenson, Crane

RM: NEW, Boyle, Harris,
CM: Fyvie, Bartley
CM: McGeouch, Martin, Stanton
LM: McGinn, Carmichael

ST; Cummings, Keatings
ST: Holt, Insall

A Keeper & Wide Player; and im happy.

A new keeper, Gunnarsson, Henderson and a striker and I will be happy :flag:

[bingo70]

Surprised to see people saying Harris played well. I've no axe to grind with him but I personally thought he was pretty poor.

[sleeping giant]

Who scored?

[hibee_girl]

Who scored?

Keatings

[sleeping giant]

Keatings

On fire :-)

[ancient hibee]

Mcgeouch and Fyvie spent long periods injured last season.Somebody else is required in the middle as backup.

[Alfred E Newman]

I'd be delighted if he along with Stanton and Handling could kick-start their careers with Hibs.

Lennon seems to have taken Harris aside and told him he thinks he is a good player and he is prepared to give him every chance.
It's all about confidence with Alex. The abysmal handling of his recovery from his leg break by that clown Butcher almost finished him completely.
Thank goodness we have another manager who looks as if he knows about man management.

[nellio]

Keatings

great finish too. Keatings is a superb finisher.

Played well can see Brum getting relegated if they play like that most weeks!

Dissapointed by their support though, singing songs about the IRA in the first half!! Very poor show from them, hope they get gubbed this season.

[Heisenberg]

Mcgeouch and Fyvie spent long periods injured last season.Somebody else is required in the middle as backup.

Scott Martin looked pretty good today.

[B.H.F.C]

Surprised to see people saying Harris played well. I've no axe to grind with him but I personally thought he was pretty poor.

I'd agree with that. Thought he was OK but certainly not a standout. In fairness to him, I think he's got an assist in all the pre season games he's played in though.

Martin and Crane looked more than capable of providing some decent backup this year.

[ancient hibee]

Scott Martin looked pretty good today.

That's good but maybe someone with a bit more experience?

[Bishop Hibee]

Decent display expecially second half. Even allowing for lack of match fitness Birmingham were poor. Fontaine and Forster had Donaldson in their back pocket. Crane deserved MoM. I don't think Dunsmore is ready for the first team. Martin good cover in midfield, Harris good in patches but Stanton and Carmichael need to do more. Boyle fine and Keatings dangerous.

Optimistic for the real thing on August 6th.

[J-C]

GK: NEW, Laidlaw, Virtanen

RB: Gray, Forster cover
CB: McGregor, Forster
CB: Hanlon, Fontaine
LB: Stevenson, Crane

RM: NEW, Boyle, Harris,
CM: Fyvie, Bartley
CM: McGeouch, Martin, Stanton
LM: McGinn, Carmichael

ST; Cummings, Keatings
ST: Holt, Insall

A Keeper & Wide Player; and im happy.

Dunsmore will be cover for Gray, McGinn is a central mid and not a LM and Insall is miles away from 1st team.

[Deeds]

Hibs could've won by 3-4 today... very comfortable. I liked the look of their no.10, good movement with some nice touches and a bit feisty too.

[B.H.F.C]

Dunsmore will be cover for Gray, McGinn is a central mid and not a LM and Insall is miles away from 1st team.

Not so sure Dunsmore will be near the first team. Been in and around for a couple of years without actually getting near to game time. Spending time in the Lowland League last year made me think he wasn't really pushing on. You never know though.

[Bishop Hibee]

Not so sure Dunsmore will be near the first team. Been in and around for a couple of years without actually getting near to game time. Spending time in the Lowland League last year made me think he wasn't really pushing on. You never know though.

Agree. I think that's why Lennon gave McGeoch the second half at right back.

[Scouse Hibee]

Excellent game and good performances all over the pitch.Nice to realise we have a bit of strength in depth.
The future looks bright.

[J-C]

Not so sure Dunsmore will be near the first team. Been in and around for a couple of years without actually getting near to game time. Spending time in the Lowland League last year made me think he wasn't really pushing on. You never know though.


Played the 1st half today and seemingly played ok, I couldn't make it today but only going on what's been posted and from Dev games.

[Brightside]

That wont go down well with some on here.

Harris had a very poor and i like the boy. Anyone thinking he was decent today must have sunk a fair few pints before the game.

Crane was very good, as was Carmichael and Boyle. Martin and Stanton also did well. Great shift from Keatings also.

The negative were Dunsmore who had a shocker...which is a real shame as he always looks good in Dev games, and as mentioned Harris was constantly getting roared at by lennon for not holding his space.

We have a problem with the RB role if David Gray is out.

[B.H.F.C]

Played the 1st half today and seemingly played ok, I couldn't make it today but only going on what's been posted and from Dev games.

Didn't think he looked great. And as someone else said, I thought that was why McGeough played RB in the second half.

[hibee_girl]

Harris was ok but felt he could have done so much more, he did improve as the game went on and did very well at the goal.

[Brightside]

Quite a few of them seemed to take great delight in giving a few traffic cones a kicking as they walked along Dalry Road yesterday reciting some "Rangers" ditties.

Hearts Youth brought out a union jack also...horrible little mini huns.

[JIm]

Lennon seems to have taken Harris aside and told him he thinks he is a good player and he is prepared to give him every chance.
It's all about confidence with Alex. The abysmal handling of his recovery from his leg break by that clown Butcher almost finished him completely.
Thank goodness we have another manager who looks as if he knows about man management.

Couldn't agree more. This coupled with a season away from the club will hopefully stand him in good stead.

Really hope he proves the doubters wrong!

[Albanian Hibs]

Crane and Martin played well

[SmashinGlass]

I'd agree with that. Thought he was OK but certainly not a standout. In fairness to him, I think he's got an assist in all the pre season games he's played in though.

Martin and Crane looked more than capable of providing some decent backup this year.

Harris is a winger. He got an assist in a 1-0. That's good in my view. I didn't think he was great today, but he certainly wasn't poor. Some people just see what they want......

[J-C]

Our two young full backs doing well, as is Scott Martin.

Number 3 at left back, think thats Crane? Looks a good wee player.


Surely Dunsmore, an actual right back, would be more suitable? He did nothing wrong in the first half. McGeough been caught out easily already at right back.


Harris had a very poor and i like the boy. Anyone thinking he was decent today must have sunk a fair few pints before the game.

Crane was very good, as was Carmichael and Boyle. Martin and Stanton also did well. Great shift from Keatings also.

The negative were Dunsmore who had a shocker...which is a real shame as he always looks good in Dev games, and as mentioned Harris was constantly getting roared at by lennon for not holding his space.

We have a problem with the RB role if David Gray is out.


Didn't think he looked great. And as someone else said, I thought that was why McGeough played RB in the second half.



For people like me who couldn't make it, some reports are so poles apart it's difficult to know just who was good or bad. :confused:

[Brightside]

For people like me who couldn't make it, some reports are so poles apart it's difficult to know just who was good or bad. :confused:

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.

[SaulGoodman]

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.

Someone getting taken off in a friendly tells me nothing.

[J-C]

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.


As I said can only go by what's posted by the guys at the game and it's confusing when there's conflicting reports about players.

[dangermouse]

That's good but maybe someone with a bit more experience?

The only way you gain experience is by playing games. A full season playing at this level is well within Scott Martin's capabilities IMHO. I thought the whole team did well but still think we need a striker, keeper and a left winger.

[Speedy]

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.

Doesn't necessarily mean anything in a friendly. Could mean he was crap. Could mean he did enough to be first choice and Lennon wanted to test McGeouch before buying a backup.

[andy1875]

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.

I posted mid way through the first half that the full backs were doing well, particularly Crane at left back. I also said that Martin was having a good game.

I stand by that assessment and i dont agree that Dunsmore was taken off due to his performance. For me, it was a decision to see how McGeouch coped on the right side. Potentially to cover for Gray in the first league game?

Whilst Dunsmore wasnt brilliant, what he had to do, he did fine against a decent English championship club.

Opinions though!!:aok:

[hfc rd]

Really enjoyed the game today. Well worth the tenner. Good result and performance against an English Championship side. Bring on the season!

[hfc rd]

A new keeper, Gunnarsson, Henderson and a striker and I will be happy :flag:


This.

[stantonsboots]

Dunsmore was taken off...that should tell you plenty... Also up there someone says Harris provided the cross therefore he had a good game? 90 mins and two decent crosses... He failed so many times when trying to go past players, and spent too much of the game coming inside when he was told to hug the touchline by his coach. Lennon is giving him every opportunity to stake a claim but i cannot see him getting much 1st team action at the moment.dunsmore has been carrying an injury that's why he's been taken off, and no he didn't have a shocker he was ok

[lucky]

Hibs played well and could have won by more. Crane did very as did Martin. Dunsmore played well enough but was caught out of position a couple times. Stanton did well as the game went on. Forster & Fountain strolled it at the back whilst Keatings had best performance of this pre-season. Disappointed in the attitude of some fans towards Cummings. Overall Hibs played well whilst Birmingham were poor and their fans were knobs

[B.H.F.C]

I posted mid way through the first half that the full backs were doing well, particularly Crane at left back. I also said that Martin was having a good game.

I stand by that assessment and i dont agree that Dunsmore was taken off due to his performance. For me, it was a decision to see how McGeouch coped on the right side. Potentially to cover for Gray in the first league game?

Whilst Dunsmore wasnt brilliant, what he had to do, he did fine against a decent English championship club.

Opinions though!!:aok:

I thought Dunsmore was really poor for the first half hour. 5 or 6 aimless punts up or out the park. Also lost the ball at the edge of the box nearly letting them in.

I actually thought he'd just settled down before HT and shown a few decent touches. Didn't think he looked anywhere near as ready to step in to the first team as the other two young boys.

[Brightside]

Someone getting taken off in a friendly tells me nothing.

He was getting ripped inside out.

[The Captain....]

I thought Harris had a productive game, and I didn't sink any pints before or after the game. Nobody was an absolute standout today, it was a fairly solid team performance imo.

Liked the look of Crane, he seems very composed and Martin was energetic and gave their midfield little time on the ball.

Boyle and Keatings improved as the game went on and along with Harris they linked up well.

Birmingham looked very ordinary, must be near the beginning of their pre-season work as they lacked any creativity.

Enjoyable afternoon watching some of the fringe players. I'm sure the manager was very pleased with that run out too.


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[Andy74]

For people like me who couldn't make it, some reports are so poles apart it's difficult to know just who was good or bad. :confused:

I thought Dunsmore struggled. Crane was much better on the other side.

As for Harris, he did get the assist the one time he tried to get to the line. One other early ball in. Other than that didn't play well and don't think him and Stanton should be getting brought back in this year.

[21.05.2016]

Good performance today.

- Crane was brilliant and fully deserved his MoM.

- Boyle unfortunate not to grab a goal but played well.

- Harris looked ok but still not fully convinced by him tbh

[HH81]

I thought Dunsmore struggled. Crane was much better on the other side.

As for Harris, he did get the assist the one time he tried to get to the line. One other early ball in. Other than that didn't play well and don't think him and Stanton should be getting brought back in this year.

Cheers for the review.

Looking at teams you have to say 1-0 is a decent result.

[dangermouse]

I thought Harris had a productive game, and I didn't sink any pints before or after the game. Nobody was an absolute standout today, it was a fairly solid team performance imo.

Liked the look of Crane, he seems very composed and Martin was energetic and gave their midfield little time on the ball.

Boyle and Keatings improved as the game went on and along with Harris they linked up well.

Birmingham looked very ordinary, must be near the beginning of their pre-season work as they lacked any creativity.

Enjoyable afternoon watching some of the fringe players. I'm sure the manager was very pleased with that run out too.


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Full strength team for their fifth pre season game according to match report

[tanfield]

First time I've seen a few of the young guys. Crane was a stand out but thought Dunscore struggled at times, seemed content to hoof it anywhere at the start and got caught a couple of times when he needed to be more assertive.

Can't really judge him on one game though. Martin was good, broke up play well, Stanton had a better 2nd half and Harris still hates a tackle although did very well at the goal and delivered a cracking cross which almost resulted in an own goal.

Decent performance all round but Birmingham were pretty poor

[andrew70]

FWIW Dunsmore struggled today and I have seen more than enough Development games to believe he should have done better.

Harris offered very little.

I really don't see how any of Underscores comments can be labelled as pathetic.

As per others Crane and Martin were great throughout. Friendly or not that's the type of performances Lennon will be looking for and I am sure he'll be explaining that to Aaron, Alex and anyone else he thought performed below par.

[Brightside]

These players are still in pre season and building up fitness and technique. They've not taken part in the Brondby matches and you slate them.



Aye ok... go and look at my posting history and see how many times i "slate" players. I've stuck up for Harris on countless occasions. I've also said Dunsmore looked a great player during development games. In todays game where both players have a great chance to stake a claim in the squad neither did. That is the simple truth on the performance of both players. This friendly was ideal for both of them and they didn't take that chance.

You will note i also praised Crane who had a an excellent game and looks more than capable of being a first team player, as does Martin. Compare the performance of Harris to that of Boyle and its easy to see why Boyle would be in most people squad.

[HappyHanlon]

Aye ok... go and look at my posting history and see how many times i "slate" players. I've stuck up for Harris on countless occasions. I've also said Dunsmore looked a great player during development games. In todays game where both players have a great chance to stake a claim in the squad neither did. That is the simple truth on the performance of both players. This friendly was ideal for both of them and they didn't take that chance.

You will note i also praised Crane who had a an excellent game and looks more than capable of being a first team player, as does Martin. Compare the performance of Harris to that of Boyle and its easy to see why Boyle would be in most people squad.

Why you criticising players in pre-season? As far as i'm concerned, the players involved today had a good game. A full strength Birmingham team came to ER and barely got any shots away.

Have we as a fanbase got to the stage where we're criticising current players and future players based on a friendly (that we bloody won!)?

[Brightside]

Why you criticising players in pre-season? As far as i'm concerned, the players involved today had a good game. A full strength Birmingham team came to ER and barely got any shots away.

Have we as a fanbase got to the stage where we're criticising current players and future players based on a friendly (that we bloody won!)?

If we don't make comments on the performance of players we may as well close this site down!

[HappyHanlon]

Clean sheets, limited the opposition shots - always a winner in my eyes. Harris sets up goal as well.

Stop being so bloody hard on the players FFS.

[dmc1875]

It's been a good pre season a couple more additions and we are more than ready to go

[Brightside]

Clean sheets, limited the opposition shots - always a winner in my eyes. Harris sets up goal as well.

Stop being so bloody hard on the players FFS.

I'm not being hard on anyone...you think Lennon wont be saying similar... he was certainly saying plenty during the game.

[B.H.F.C]

It's been a good pre season a couple more additions and we are more than ready to go

Yep. Also think the Brondby games will have benefitted us so much more than any friendlies or playing Cowdenbeath and East Stirling in the league cup, from a fitness and confidence point of view.

Still need to add a couple in forward areas. Still need to add some goals from midfield.

Oh, and a goalie.

[KingFranck]

Something really needs to be done about the seagulls. They're everywhere!!

Yep just emailed Hibs with this link
http://www.nbcbirdandpest.co.uk/branch/pest-control-central-scotland/

[Brightside]

It's been a good pre season a couple more additions and we are more than ready to go

agreed.

Striker, Keeper, Henderson, commons.

[KingFranck]

Dunsy - did nothing wrong and yes may be carrying a knock
Crane - man of the match - just
Martin - my man of the match

It's great to see we have backup with these lads and having seen these lads in the U20s for a few seasons there was no doubt they'd be knocking at the door of the first team.

[CapitalGreen]

Since Otso's mistake we have played 300+ minutes against Brondby x2 and Birmingham without concededing a goal, using 10 different defenders. Quite impressive.

[Enough said]

Since Otso's mistake we have played 300+ minutes against Brondby x2 and Birmingham without concededing a goal, using 10 different defenders. Quite impressive.

Excellent 👍🏻

[Jones28]

Since Otso's mistake we have played 300+ minutes against Brondby x2 and Birmingham without concededing a goal, using 10 different defenders. Quite impressive.

Great stat, we are gonna romp the championship.

[NAE NOOKIE]

That was a good all round performance by a team of mostly squad players and development team players. Their fitness levels should have been no better than Birmingham's, given that so few of them played in the Motherwell or Brondby games ..... in view of that it was very encouraging to see the level the managed throughout the game.

Having said that .... If that's all Birmingham have to offer with only two weeks to go till their season kicks off they are in for a long hard struggle. I dread to think what a full Hibs team could have done to them today.

[Andy74]

Clean sheets, limited the opposition shots - always a winner in my eyes. Harris sets up goal as well.

Stop being so bloody hard on the players FFS.

Folk seem to be interested in the views of those that were at the game on how the players performed.

Posts like your overreacting to comments that are perceived as being in any way negative are just as unhelpful as genuine ones slating players.

I'm all for being as supportive as we can but this criticism of discussing anything that isn't just positive is getting silly.

[Smartie]

I wasn't at the game so nothing to offer on that front.

But we've spent the last 2 years playing nice stuff but lacking an end product. Wingers don't beat their man every time - they make wrong choices, get tackled, double back - it's part of the game.

We need contributions like Harris made today. Even if he was quiet or generally poor it sounds like he made the goal with some great skill.

I'd rather that than a sublime 90 minutes, no end product and a 0-0.

[Baw187]

Let's not muck about. This is a message board for people to express their views and as much as some people might desperately want to see the positives in some players, the reality is that we can all pretty much spot which ones are likely to play at the desired standard.

Harris and Stanton aren't there in terms of quality, that's just a fact and people should and can express that belief of they want.

I'm not sure what beef anyone should have about that???


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[Bay Area Hibees]

It's your opinion. Doesn't make it fact. Believe Nl will give players a chance and make the right calls.

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Folk seem to be interested in the views of those that were at the game on how the players performed.

Posts like your overreacting to comments that are perceived as being in any way negative are just as unhelpful as genuine ones slating players.

I'm all for being as supportive as we can but this criticism of discussing anything that isn't just positive is getting silly.


If we ask people who were at the game for their opinions, and they give those opinions honestly and fairly, how can we complain?

It sounds to me as if a team largely made up of second-string players played a very poor Birmingham side and won, without ever being in any real danger of losing.

This surely a good thing.

It sounds as if the players didn't have to play very well in order to win, and that the score would have been a lot more if they HAD all played very well, and NL will no doubt point this out to them at training tomorrow.

And that's about it, as far as I can see. Nobody played particularly well, but we played well enough and won with a good goal from Keatings, and Birmingham didn't make a clear chance all game.

[Aldo]

These last few weeks have been massive for the likes of Harris, Stanton, Martin and the other youngsters with a view to them showing what they've got!

I appreciate pre- season is just that however we need to remember that it's about the club and not individual players.

I am only interested in getting out of this league and if that is with or even without those players then so be it!

They need to step up to the plate and pretty quick IMHO if they want to be part of the team/club.

If not then they will find themselves moving on!

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These last few weeks have been massive for the likes of Harris, Stanton, Martin and the other youngsters with a view to them showing what they've got!

I appreciate pre- season is just that however we need to remember that it's about the club and not individual players.

I am only interested in getting out of this league and if that is with or even without those players then so be it!

They need to step up to the plate and pretty quick IMHO if they want to be part of the team/club.

If not then they will find themselves moving on!


:agree:

[Baw187]

It's your opinion. Doesn't make it fact. Believe Nl will give players a chance and make the right calls.

Fair enough but the evidence is fairly stark. In my opinion.

More than happy for them to continue to be given a chance but I'm confident that the outcome will be that neither will play a prominent part this season.

Again, my opinion (since we seem to need to specifically call that out these days) is that this is fairly obvious.


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[Brightside]

If we ask people who were at the game for their opinions, and they give those opinions honestly and fairly, how can we complain?

It sounds to me as if a team largely made up of second-string players played a very poor Birmingham side and won, without ever being in any real danger of losing.

This surely a good thing.

It sounds as if the players didn't have to play very well in order to win, and that the score would have been a lot more if they HAD all played very well, and NL will no doubt point this out to them at training tomorrow.

And that's about it, as far as I can see. Nobody played particularly well, but we played well enough and won with a good goal from Keatings, and Birmingham didn't make a clear chance all game.

Martin and Crane played very well. They have certainly staked a claim in my eyes.

[greenlex]

Martin and Crane played very well. They have certainly staked a claim in my eyes.

Thought Stanton did well today too.

[Brightside]

Thought Stanton did well today too.

Yes. Also Carmichael who i thought was pushing Crane for best player prior to going off. There was plenty to like about todays performance.

[JimBHibees]

That was a good all round performance by a team of mostly squad players and development team players. Their fitness levels should have been no better than Birmingham's, given that so few of them played in the Motherwell or Brondby games ..... in view of that it was very encouraging to see the level the managed throughout the game.

Having said that .... If that's all Birmingham have to offer with only two weeks to go till their season kicks off they are in for a long hard struggle. I dread to think what a full Hibs team could have done to them today.

Needs to be taken into account what stage each team are at. Some coaches will do different things Birmingham coach might be hammering them physically and the game today was at the end of a hard week. Difficult to gauge pre season friendlies because of this. Good result for us and good that Crane and Martin did well. Really think Martin has a future in the game.

[Aldo]

Martin and Crane played very well. They have certainly staked a claim in my eyes.

It's not just about impressing in one game though it's about them being able to step up the level and play consistently!

If these guys can do this then it may allow NL to bring in other players for other positions.
Which benefits the club in the long run!!

[BSEJVT]

There are posters that constantly criticise players and you pretty soon know who they are and disregard their opinions.

However there are others who don't generally do so and you are able to take their opinions a bit more seriously and at least consider them.

IMO today's "critical" posters fall into the latter camp.

I wasn't there despite having a ticket for the game, so couldn't comment, but as a general point though I do wonder if we are all too expectant of our fringe players going from zero to hero and judge them too harshly?

As an earlier poster said if a match thread doesn't give you the option of adopting either of the above two approaches there is little point IMO in their being one

[greenlex]

Yes. Also Carmichael who i thought was pushing Crane for best player prior to going off. There was plenty to like about todays performance.

Agree.

[JohnMcM]

I thought Crane looked quite skilful, agile and determined. Not sure how old he is though. Is he younger than he looks physically?

[Allant1981]

Just seen the goal, keatings took it really well, think he will score a few again this season

[Kavinho]

Crane clearly deserved the man of match. Stood out above all else on the pitch. Looked very composed and played with his head up.

Did far better than Dunsmore on the other side, who just didn't appear to have the same level of composure.

Martin looked neat and tidy, Harris didn't overly impress. Created a good opportunity, and then fluffed it. Thought Boyle played particularly well personally

All round we looked solid and competent against a somewhat surprisingly poor BCFC side

[Pretty Boy]

https://youtu.be/QFdHcygF8g0

Highlights. Which seem to suggest the BCFC reporter was watching a different game:

http://mobile.bcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/report-hibernian-blues-easter-road-3204157.aspx

[Dibben]

Overall a good game and performance.

Thought Crane was excellent, with Scott & Forster & Carmichael not far behind.

The first teamers who played all done well, Stanton & Harris did well in spells, hopefully against lesser opposition they will show up better.

Virtanen wasn't tested at all - that's a lie - he was put through his paces well in warm up!

[West lower]

Crane clearly deserved the man of match. Stood out above all else on the pitch. Looked very composed and played with his head up.

Did far better than Dunsmore on the other side, who just didn't appear to have the same level of composure.

Martin looked neat and tidy, Harris didn't overly impress. Created a good opportunity, and then fluffed it. Thought Boyle played particularly well personally

All round we looked solid and competent against a somewhat surprisingly poor BCFC side
I also thought that Jordan Forster strolled through the game. He won everything that was thrown up in the air. If we decide to go 3 at the back he will fit in nicely.

[AlbertK86]

Dunsmore will be cover for Gray, McGinn is a central mid and not a LM and Insall is miles away from 1st team.

Saved me typing !!

Also thought Boyle did well on left, cutting in to good effect and letting fly with a couple of very good efforts

[AlbertK86]

If we ask people who were at the game for their opinions, and they give those opinions honestly and fairly, how can we complain? It sounds to me as if a team largely made up of second-string players played a very poor Birmingham side and won, without ever being in any real danger of losing. This surely a good thing. It sounds as if the players didn't have to play very well in order to win, and that the score would have been a lot more if they HAD all played very well, and NL will no doubt point this out to them at training tomorrow. And that's about it, as far as I can see. Nobody played particularly well, but we played well enough and won with a good goal from Keatings, and Birmingham didn't make a clear chance all game.

Thought Crane and Fontaine plated particularly well.

Martin, Forster and Carmichael did well throughout and Stanton, Boyle, Keatings and McGeouch all played very well second half.

Harris still looks apprehensive but had a couple of good runs and crosses across the face of goal. No coincidence that when he opened up and went for it at full tilt he created the goal for Keatings

Good all round performance from the team

[Scorrie]

Like Mark Twain, then? "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."

Stanton, Forster, Handling, Harris - if Neil Lennon can get these guys playing well, it'll be a huge plus. Even two out of the four ....

This is what I posted a few days ago. If Lennon can get these playing at the top of thier game then it would feel like new signings. I'm glad Lennon is at least giving them the chance to prove themselves

[21.05.2016]

Be interesting to see ow Insall gets on. A gamble and some may say bizarre signing from Stubbs but he did have an eye for a player so he's maybe unearthed a hidden gem, who knows. Had a very good season and scored loads at East Fife last season but obviously this is a big step up.

Wasn't on for long enough today to be able to make any judgements but I would imagine at the moment anyway that he'll only be a back up player at best. If i remember right, I believe Stubbs was looking to develop him long term. Will be interesting to see if Lennon is willing to do that.

[h18eeynick]

Just had to watch the highlights 3 times as i thought Keatings hit the post ? Turns out that i saw a seagull in that area as the ball hit the net !

[Bostonhibby]

Hearts Youth brought out a union jack also...horrible little mini huns.

They need to be loved, remember the "special" relationship with Liverpool? founded on one European tie, Liverpool gave them one useless striker on loan whose name escapes me already - voila, up pop Liverpool as having been "specialed" by the yam - 40 odd grand owed on their creditors lists. Maroon balloons.

[Mr White]

They need to be loved, remember the "special" relationship with Liverpool? founded on one European tie, Liverpool gave them one useless striker on loan whose name escapes me already - voila, up pop Liverpool as having been "specialed" by the yam - 40 odd grand owed on their creditors lists. Maroon balloons.
Michael Ngoo.

[AlbertK86]

https://youtu.be/QFdHcygF8g0 Highlights. Which seem to suggest the BCFC reporter was watching a different game: http://mobile.bcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/report-hibernian-blues-easter-road-3204157.aspx

He seems to have been watching through blue tinted specs

Can't recall them controlling the game at any point

[21.05.2016]

They need to be loved, remember the "special" relationship with Liverpool? founded on one European tie, Liverpool gave them one useless striker on loan whose name escapes me already - voila, up pop Liverpool as having been "specialed" by the yam - 40 odd grand owed on their creditors lists. Maroon balloons.

Hahahaha I mind that, cringeworthy doesn't even cover it with them :faf: Special relationship?! As if Liverpool give a **** about those wannabes. More of their obsession with being "the big team" and their pathetic delusion that they are some big mighty footballing Goliath. Just like their bollocks about the 5-1 final "sending shock waves around the world" HAHAHAHAHA you really couldn't make it up!


Their like the wee kid who goes about bragging to everyone he's pals with the big boys because they once spoke to him.

[renato]

Michael Ngoo.

"....he's worse than Nade, he's Michael Ngoo".

Forgot about that song.. :greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

Michael Ngoo.

That's the one, Mr Magoo's nephew.

[Jonnyboy]

He seems to have been watching through blue tinted specs

Can't recall them controlling the game at any point

They didn't and Otso never had one save to make :agree:

[LancsHibs]

Michael Ngoo.

Michael N'good

[LancsHibs]

Haven't seen today's game but think that this result proves we have a half decent squad of players:agree: looking forward to this season!

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https://youtu.be/QFdHcygF8g0

Highlights. Which seem to suggest the BCFC reporter was watching a different game:

http://mobile.bcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/report-hibernian-blues-easter-road-3204157.aspx


Why do you assume he was at the game? He probably wrote that report last night, to make sure he didn't miss his deadline.

[--------]

Just had to watch the highlights 3 times as i thought Keatings hit the post ? Turns out that i saw a seagull in that area as the ball hit the net !


Yup. So did I.

I thought, why are they cheering a rebound off the post? ... and only realised it was the seagull on the third viewing.

Excellent goal, and two/three other fairly close things.

[Greenworld]

Not so sure Dunsmore will be near the first team. Been in and around for a couple of years without actually getting near to game time. Spending time in the Lowland League last year made me think he wasn't really pushing on. You never know though.
He has been a stand out in that league

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[Coco Bryce]

Yep just emailed Hibs with this link
http://www.nbcbirdandpest.co.uk/branch/pest-control-central-scotland/

Good shout - it's beyond a joke now. Spoiling the view of the game.

[Andy74]

I notice a couple of reports today including David Hardie's giving Boyle the assist instead of Harris.

[Andy74]

I notice a couple of reports today including David Hardie's giving Boyle the assist instead of Harris.

David Hardie repeating the Martin Boyle assist thing in the Keatings article today. You'd think if anyone our local reporter might have some more awareness.

[Wee Effen Bee]

So good to see our 2nd/3rd string playing so well. My only question is: were the Birmingham boys up George Street on Saturday night?:party: