Hibs vs Nsi Runavik

[Souter96Mac]

Needless to say, I'm buzzing for Thursday. Oh how I've missed watching Hibs. How is everyone else feeling? What will the lineup likely be? Score predictions?

[SirDavidsNapper]

I think they'll be hard to break down. 2-0

[Famous Fiver]

After previous Inter Toto experiences my view is that, while we should win, we cannot afford to treat them lightly.

They will have done their homework, will be fit and well organised. As I understand it they are in the middle of their season. We are at the start of ours and from reports about yesterday's game, fitness is an issue.

I am sure Neil Lennon will have laid his plans and will have the team well up for it.

I am hugely looking forward to it. I've been watching Hibs for over 60 years and, as far as I can recall, I've never seen us play a team from the Faroes.

[Nevi_SOL]

I think we’ll see a signing before the tie no inside info just a guess. But can’t wait for this either I’m gonna go 3-1 Hibs

[CapitalGreen]

Looking forward to us putting 4 or 5 passed these guys.

5-0, Kamberi x3, Mallan and Boyle

[jazzy7070]

what’s with the ticket site saying you have to pick a row and a seat number you want to be close to?was trying to book 3 tickets but can’t get past that bit,the other day there was a seating map

[Brummie_Hibs]

Has anybody received their tickets in the post yet?

[Souter96Mac]

Should be a tough game. They'll probably be more match fit than us, but our quality should hopefully shine through. I'll say a hard fought 2-0. Hopefully more of course, but it'll be another 90 mins under the players' belts, and then follow that up with a victory in the Faroe Islands.

[Nameless]

Their fitness is the only thing they have going for them. Even unfit FULL-TIME PROFESSIONALS should have enough about them to beat an amateur team, so I can see absolutely no excuses for us not to win over the 2 legs. Even if it is only a 1-0 aggregate win, the important thing is to get through - performance and scoreline are inconsequential at this point.

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[GloryGlory]

Has anybody received their tickets in the post yet?

Good question. I'm still waiting for mine.

[BT58]

Are they not getting put on your season ticket ??

[Brummie_Hibs]

Are they not getting put on your season ticket ??

I requested a ticket to be posted out.

[Bishop Hibee]

We’ll need to up our game from yesterday but I’m sure we will. I’m going for a comfortable 3-0 win

[NAE NOOKIE]

I was a lot more confident before Sunday than I am now. Hibs made a number of chances against Blackburn, in fact we were even gifted a couple by their defence, but our ability to find a killer final ball was lacking and our shooting powder puff. Though it has to be said a shorter goalie would probably have found himself lobbed by McGinn in the first half and Shaw in the second.

We looked pretty disjointed at times on Sunday and it was concerning how easily Blackburn found space in the middle of the park in the second half, their movement was far superior to ours at times, though our seeming lack of organisation in midfield made it easy for them.

Runavik aren't going to be anywhere near Blackburn's standard, but they will be fit and organised. Our finishing and final ball are going to have to be far better because if they aren't it could end up being a long evening ….. getting an early goal is going to be vital, if we get to half time and its still nil, nil the crowd will get restless and that's not going to help.

Bogdan

Gray, Ambrose, Hanlon, Stevenson

Boyle, Slivka, McGinn, Swanson

Shaw, Kamberi

No Bartley or McGregor because if our ambition to make the group stages is anything like realistic we simply cant be looking to play a holding midfield player or 5 defenders at home against the weakest team we could possibly have drawn …. no Mallan either because I don't think he is fit enough to start.

[Hamish]

Hibs 1/12 with Bet365.

[hibby6270]

I think we’ll see a signing before the tie no inside info just a guess. But can’t wait for this either I’m gonna go 3-1 Hibs

Even if we do make a signing before Thursday, he/they won’t be eligible to play in this round of the competition. Deadline was last Friday which is good that we got Steve Mallan over the line just in time.

[hibby6270]

Are they not getting put on your season ticket ??

Yes - if you chose that option.

[hibby6270]

I was a lot more confident before Sunday than I am now. Hibs made a number of chances against Blackburn, in fact we were even gifted a couple by their defence, but our ability to find a killer final ball was lacking and our shooting powder puff. Though it has to be said a shorter goalie would probably have found himself lobbed by McGinn in the first half and Shaw in the second.

We looked pretty disjointed at times on Sunday and it was concerning how easily Blackburn found space in the middle of the park in the second half, their movement was far superior to ours at times, though our seeming lack of organisation in midfield made it easy for them.

Runavik aren't going to be anywhere near Blackburn's standard, but they will be fit and organised. Our finishing and final ball are going to have to be far better because if they aren't it could end up being a long evening ….. getting an early goal is going to be vital, if we get to half time and its still nil, nil the crowd will get restless and that's not going to help.

Bogdan

Gray, Ambrose, Hanlon, Stevenson

Boyle, Slivka, McGinn, Swanson

Shaw, Kamberi

No Bartley or McGregor because if our ambition to make the group stages is anything like realistic we simply cant be looking to play a holding midfield player or 5 defenders at home against the weakest team we could possibly have drawn …. no Mallan either because I don't think he is fit enough to start.

Agree. We don’t need Bartley in this game. Maybe in the return leg if the first leg score is suitably in our favour.
I’d put Mallan in for Swanson. I’m afraid Danny didn’t shine (again) yesterday.

Do we need a back four in the first leg? I doubt Runavik will be over ambitious as an attacking force. I could be surprised and totally wrong but they’ll likely set up to contain rather than all out attack, unlike us who should be as offensive as possible.

So my line up would be pretty much yours but a back 3 with Gray pushed forward and Boyle up front with Kamberi and Shaw. And of course Mallan in for Swanson.

[CapitalGreen]

Hibs 1/12 with Bet365.

Just put £10 on 5-0, hopefully make me some beer money for Greece.

[Hamish]

Just put £10 on 5-0, hopefully make me some beer money for Greece.

Fair shout.

Tenner on Runavik to win 5-0 it is then.

[Carheenlea]

Double figure victory over two legs - see the tie off with a 6-0 win on Thursday night.

[Borderhibbie76]

Looking forward to us putting 4 or 5 passed these guys.

5-0, Kamberi x3, Mallan and BoyleFor that to happen we will need to be a whole lot better at both creating and finishing than we were yesterday...and with more or less the same team I wish in shared your confidence. I think it will be more of a slog and a 2 or 3 goal win

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[bingo70]

Even if we do make a signing before Thursday, he/they won’t be eligible to play in this round of the competition. Deadline was last Friday which is good that we got Steve Mallan over the line just in time.

That's not true.

We are still allowed an additional two 'wildcards' hat can be registered up until 11pm the night before the game.

[Billy Whizz]

That's not true.

We are still allowed an additional two 'wildcards' hat can be registered up until 11pm the night before the game.

But the Hibs charter plane leaves the night before😄

[bingo70]

But the Hibs charter plane leaves the night before😄

That's their problem.

They'll just need to swim. :wink:

[B.H.F.C]

Was pretty painful viewing yesterday. We didn’t look right at all.

Might work to our advantage as I’ve no doubt whatsoever that Lennon will have given them a rocket on the back of that performance and we’ll see a vast improvement on Thursday.

I think we’ll be comfortable.

[marinello59]

Was pretty painful viewing yesterday. We didn’t look right at all.

Might work to our advantage as I’ve no doubt whatsoever that Lennon will have given them a rocket on the back of that performance and we’ll see a vast improvement on Thursday.

I think we’ll be comfortable.

It was a kick about in the sun, nothing more. We’ll be fine on Thursday.

[Hibbyradge]

Were there Scouts from Runavik at the game?

[CapitalGreen]

For that to happen we will need to be a whole lot better at both creating and finishing than we were yesterday...and with more or less the same team I wish in shared your confidence. I think it will be more of a slog and a 2 or 3 goal win

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We are playing some part-time Faroes lads, not Blackburn Rovers. Couple of early goals for us and they'll crumble.

[CapitalGreen]

Were there Scouts from Runavik at the game?

He couldn't get time off his work to come over for it.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Bogdan

Efe McGregor Hanlon

Boyle Slivka McGinn Mallan Stevenson

Shaw Flo

[St Pauli Hibee]

First batch of Runavik fans arrived in early hours of this morning.

Must admit looking at their facebook page is brilliant, photos and videos of their journey to Edinburgh is really nice

Just hope we are up for this as if their team are as up for it as their fans seem to be this could be a right test for us on Thursday

[davhibby]

But the Hibs charter plane leaves the night before😄

Why are they flying to Easter Road?

[Jamesie]

First batch of Runavik fans arrived in early hours of this morning.

Must admit looking at their facebook page is brilliant, photos and videos of their journey to Edinburgh is really nice

Just hope we are up for this as if their team are as up for it as their fans seem to be this could be a right test for us on Thursday

Do you have a link to their facebook page? Would be interested in having a look at that!

[Hermit Crab]

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[Hermit Crab]

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[SRHibs]

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[Hibee Mac]

Bogdan

Efe McGregor Hanlon

Boyle Slivka McGinn Mallan Stevenson

Shaw Flo



Like the look of this, seems well balanced in midfield.

[GreenCastle]

Will SJM be cup tied if he plays ?

Same applies to SA for Celtic ?

Won’t be easy game as basically we are still early in pre-season.

Do we know if they have played any games ?

[we are hibs]

Hibs 6-0. Kamberi, Boyle x2, slivka, Hanlon and Shaw.

[CapitalGreen]

Will SJM be cup tied if he plays ?

Same applies to SA for Celtic ?

Won’t be easy game as basically we are still early in pre-season.

Do we know if they have played any games ?

You can no longer be cup tied in European competition.

[SChibs]

Bogdan
Gray efe hanlon Lewis
Slivka mcginn
Boyle Mallan Swanson
Kamberi

Plenty creativity and decent amount of width in this team.

[hfc rd]

Bogdan

Efe McGregor Hanlon

Boyle Slivka McGinn Mallan Stevenson

Shaw Flo



That’s the team, I’d go with as well

[B.H.F.C]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

[California-Hibs]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

Thats nuts! Average of 5 yellows a game and 1 red. Interesting indeed

[jgl07]

You can no longer be cup tied in European competition.

Evan under the old rules, there would be no cup tied players.

Celtic are in the Champions League and Hibs in the Europa League.

[Big_Franck]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

Who is the referee for Thursday? That's not ideal as to do well in the Europa League we'll need to keep our cards and suspensions to key players to a bare minimum. Last thing we need is 4 or 5 players going in to the Greek game on yellows for innocuous fouls against the Faroese side.

[Souter96Mac]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

Marv and McGinn better be careful. Sounds like it won't take the ref much to blow his whistle.

[B.H.F.C]

Who is the referee for Thursday? That's not ideal as to do well in the Europa League we'll need to keep our cards and suspensions to key players to a bare minimum. Last thing we need is 4 or 5 players going in to the Greek game on yellows for innocuous fouls against the Faroese side.

Some 26 year old from Lithuania. There’s a bit about him in the EEN.

[Big_Franck]

Some 26 year old from Lithuania. There’s a bit about him in the EEN.

Cheers :aok:

[Famous Fiver]

Does his dad have a submarine or drive a taxi?

Sounds highly suspicious to me.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

Oh dear, that doesn't bode well …. he sounds just like the sort of officious little prick you always suspect UEFA hand these early Europa ties to so they can screw up out of the glare op publicity and without upsetting the clubs they really care about.

[franks]

Referee looks an interesting one.

In 7 games at International / European level he’s given 6 red cards and 34 yellows! Including sending off Ryan Porteous for Scotland 19s.

Just as well Lennon is in the stand!

Interesting indeed but could work in our favour if the Faroese side play an aggressive game.

Don't think NL is in the stand for this game, sure his ban only applies to domestic games.

[B.H.F.C]

Interesting indeed but could work in our favour if the Faroese side play an aggressive game.

Don't think NL is in the stand for this game, sure his ban only applies to domestic games.

He got a 5 math ban in Europe for getting sent to the stand against Brondby.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Marv and McGinn better be careful. Sounds like it won't take the ref much to blow his whistle.

In that case Slicks should play...if only as an interpreter to defuse things

[Callum7]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1808763829169800&id=392945194085011&fs=5&focus_composer=0&ref=page_internal

Scroll too the bottom of the comments. They’re looking for a pub too watch the world cup game tonight.

[Lendo]

He got a 5 math ban in Europe for getting sent to the stand against Brondby.

Different ban. He has the domestic one and the European one. Suspended for both these legs and (assuming we get through) both of the next games too.

[Hermit Crab]

Marv and McGinn better be careful. Sounds like it won't take the ref much to blow his whistle.


Do you think he'll play?

[Mick O'Rourke]

Does his dad have a submarine or drive a taxi?

Sounds highly suspicious to me.

Wrong guy
The pirate you are referring to will be at at the Luzhinki stadium in Moscow the morn,scoffing beluga,washed down with a cheeky wee Krug in a well appointed all inclusive private suite with the best view of the pitch.
Goodness..he has to spend some of that pension fund somewhere.

In saying that,his old KGB pals will likely be looking after him:Romanov: