Team v Celtic

[Diclonius]

Assuming everyone is fit bar Maclaren, would go for the following:


Bogdan

Gray Ambrose Hanlon Stevenson

Milligan

Boyle Hyndman/Slivka Mallan Horgan

Kamberi

[danhibees1875]

A little stuck, as it's hard to think of a reason to change a team that won 6-0. But I think Agyepong and Horgan would be worthy of bringing back in the fold; just not at anyones expense. :dunno:

[Jones28]

I'd be tempted to go with a back 3

Bogdan

Boyle Ambrose Porteous Hanlon Stevenson

Mallan Milligan Slivka

Shaw Kamberi

[makaveli1875]

Bogdan

Gray
Hanlon/Porteous
Efe
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartley

Hyndman
Mallan
Boyle

Kamberi

[cleanyman]

Bogdan

Gray
Hanlon/Porteous
Efe
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartley

Hyndman
Mallan
Boyle

Kamberi

I'm not far off that

I'd pack the midfield with our hard ****s of Marv and Mark and let them have it

[B.H.F.C]

We’ll probably have managed to pick up another few injuries by the time the game comes round so the team could be absolutely anything!

[Franck Stanton]

Bogdan

Gray
Hanlon/Porteous
Efe
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartley

Hyndman
Mallan
Boyle

Kamberi


That's the team for me. SoliD look about it & still capable of causing them problems when we attack.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

One up front away to Celtc make sense.

[erin go bragh]

I’m torn between going for the same starting 11 v Hamilton but if Hanlon and Maclaren are fit ,,, what a squad Lennon has assembled.

[Brooster]

Hanlon will be fit but no way would I be changing our current back line.

[alihibs1]

Bogdan

Gray
Hanlon (if fit)
Ambrose
Stevenson

Boyle
Mallan
Milligan
Horgan

Kamberi
Macca (if fit)

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[Souter96Mac]

Bogdan
Gray Efe Hanlon Stevenson
Hyndman Milligan Mallan
Boyle Kamberi Horgan

[Billy Whizz]

Even Lennon can’t pick a team until they all return from international duty. Hope none of them pick up injury’s

[theonlywayisup]

Bogdan

Gray
Hanlon/Porteous
Efe
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartley

Hyndman
Mallan
Boyle

Kamberi

That's the team for me.

However would be difficult dropping Slivka after Saturday's game albeit that was against Hamilton.

[Sir David Gray]

Assuming we have a full strength squad to choose from;

Bogdan

Stevenson
Hanlon
Ambrose
Gray

Milligan
Mallan
Slivka
Hyndman

Boyle
Kamberi

SUBS

Marciano
Nelom
Porteous
Bartley
Horgan
Agyepong
Maclaren

Still have Laidlaw, McGregor, Whittaker and Shaw who aren't even in that squad!

[Billy Whizz]

Assuming we have a full strength squad to choose from;

Bogdan

Stevenson
Hanlon
Ambrose
Gray

Milligan
Mallan
Slivka
Hyndman

Boyle
Kamberi

SUBS

Marciano
Nelom
Porteous
Bartley
Horgan
Agyepong
Maclaren

Still have Laidlaw, McGregor, Whittaker and Shaw who aren't even in that squad!

You’ve dropped Porteous!!!

[Sir David Gray]

You’ve dropped Porteous!!!

I know, it was a tough decision!

I just feel Hanlon's experience might just be crucial at Parkhead and there's no way we can drop Ambrose.

I'll have no complaints if Porteous does play though.

[S4uzee]

Bogdan

Gray
Ambrose
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Mallan
Milligan
Slivka

Boyle
Kamberi

Hyndman drops out unfortunately and Boyler up top for his pace

[yerauldda]

Slivka will play.

[ian cruise]

That's the team for me.

However would be difficult dropping Slivka after Saturday's game albeit that was against Hamilton.

I wouldn't drop Slivka, not only was he excellent against Hamilton, he's shown he can cope with Celtic in the past when they're on top form too last season. Think he'll relish a game like this.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Bogdan

Gray
Ambrose
Hanlon
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartman

Boyle
Mallan
Hyndman

Kamberi

[stoneyburn hibs]

If Paul's fit I'd expect Ryan to be on the bench. I really do think that Lennon will have us set up to have a go.

[Vini1875]

I would the 3-5-2 set up if MacLaren is fit. Kamberi up on his own is going to play into there hands. I think they will be out to prove a point against us, so it will be up to us to dictate to them. Battlers required, so the likes of Agyepong and Horgan are out of it as they give very little defensively.

[B.H.F.C]

I would the 3-5-2 set up if MacLaren is fit. Kamberi up on his own is going to play into there hands. I think they will be out to prove a point against us, so it will be up to us to dictate to them. Battlers required, so the likes of Agyepong and Horgan are out of it as they give very little defensively.

We played them at Parkhead at this time last year and had a right go. They were much better then than they are currently.

We’ll stick to what we’re good. Lennon won’t do anything dramatically different IMO.

[rennie_hfc]

——————-Bogdan
— Ambrose Porteous Hanlon
Gray————-Milligan————Stevenson
————Slivka ——Mallan
————Boyle ——Kamberi

[CMurdoch]

Strength, Character and Height required

Bogdan

Gray Ambrose Hanlon Stevenson
Bartlay Milligan
Slivka Mallan
Boyle Kamberi


Subs: Lots of attacking options - MacLaren (CF), Horgan (M), Hyndman (M), Porteous (CB), Nelom (FB), Marciano (GK)

Not Used: Shaw (CF), Angepong (M), McGregor (CB), Whittaker (FB), Laidlaw (GK)

Would also happily have McGregor and Porteous as my centre back pairing although Daz has been out for a while.
Both aggressive ball winners on the ground and in the air.

[EH54]

Bogdan

Gray
Ambrose
Porteous
Stevenson

Hyndman
Milligan
Slivka
Mallan
Boyle

Kamberi

Same as Hamilton.

[Forza Fred]

I know he'll be coming back from injury, but I'd be temped to throw MacLaren straight into the fray.

Celtic's defence get can have trouble handling a striker who runs in behind, and I think Flo would be struggling up front on his own.

And I just get the feeling that Flo can't wait until Macca is alongside him....he seemed to energise when Macca joined him off the bench against Killiie I think it was, and his game went up a notch.

Time to be brave!

[Sir David Gray]

Strength, Character and Height required

Bogdan

Gray Ambrose Hanlon Stevenson
Bartlay Milligan
Slivka Mallan
Boyle Kamberi


Subs: Lots of attacking options - MacLaren (CF), Horgan (M), Hyndman (M), Porteous (CB), Nelom (FB), Marciano (GK)

Not Used: Shaw (CF), Angepong (M), McGregor (CB), Whittaker (FB), Laidlaw (GK)

Would also happily have McGregor and Porteous as my centre back pairing although Daz has been out for a while.
Both aggressive ball winners on the ground and in the air.

Did you know that you are only naming 6 subs?

[frazeHFC]

Hanlon will be fit but no way would I be changing our current back line.

Same, 4 clean sheets on the bounce, no reason to make changes there. I also think Milligan has played a major part in those clean sheets too.

Boyle gave Tierney all sorts of problems last year, that will be a great battle again.

[TheMentalHibees]

Thought Lennon said maclaren would be back after the international break? Or did I miss something?


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[Forza Fred]

Thought Lennon said maclaren would be back after the international break? Or did I miss something?


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He should be available for selection, but no guarantee he will be picked to start after it being a few weeks since he has played.

I'd throw him in though.

[Northernhibee]

If we can, same again.

[Nicho87]

I wouldn’t want to play Boyle as wing back. He will terrorise boyata this time with his movement across their defence. In fact I’d be tempted to tell him to stick to the Celtic right side as Lustig looks terrible this year.

Lennon is a tactical genius, be interesting to see whether we have a go from the start or go for a cagey affair and counter attack.

Either way Lennon has a real tough selection when the boys are all fit.

[Greenbeard]

Bogdan

Gray
Ambrose
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Mallan
Milligan
Slivka

Boyle
Kamberi

Hyndman drops out unfortunately and Boyler up top for his pace
That'll do for me, although easy-oasy whether Slivka/Hyndman. Either way, the starter runs his socks off with other subbed on for final 30mins. Double sub with Thomas coming on for Boyle. Jamie Mac likely to get some game time too?

[southern hibby]

Not really bothered what formation or who goes out against Celtic except we need someone to stick Brown in their back pocket and dominate him.

One last thing we need a strong ref too as getting important decisions at Parkhead and Ibrox is crucial.

GGTTH

[theonlywayisup]

Bumped this old thread. Sounds like we've a few injuries, with Hanlon and Boyle doubts. Any chance of the new guys playing?

Bogdan

Ambrose
McGregor
Porteous
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartman

Slivka
Mallan
Hyndman

Kamberi

Edit: see Gray is out too

[B.H.F.C]

No idea what team we’ll see.

Lennon did say he expected most of them to be available which is encouraging. Reckon Harry might be thrown in right away.

[1van Sprou7e]

No idea what team we’ll see.

Lennon did say he expected most of them to be available which is encouraging. Reckon Harry might be thrown in right away.

Doubt it if Boyle and Hanlon are available

[oneone73]

Doubt it if Boyle and Hanlon are available

Can Nelom play RB?

[SRHibs]

I'd be tempted to go with a back 3

Bogdan

Boyle Ambrose Porteous Hanlon Stevenson

Mallan Milligan Slivka

Shaw Kamberi

Genuinely think Shaw would be like a man down. Pack the midfield and play 1 up front IMO.

[B.H.F.C]

Doubt it if Boyle and Hanlon are available

Lennon said in his press conference that Hanlon is out.

[MWHIBBIES]

Genuinely think Shaw would be like a man down. Pack the midfield and play 1 up front IMO.

Was he a man down when he scored in 2 games Vs them last season? Ridiculous comment.

[J-C]

Bogdan

Mavrias
Efe
Porteous
Stevenson

Milligan

Slivka
Mallan
Hyndman

Horgan

Kamberi

[bingo70]

Genuinely think Shaw would be like a man down. Pack the midfield and play 1 up front IMO.

Shaw was pretty rotten for Scotland under 21’s during the week and Lennon was there to watch so i think you may be right.

In Shaws defence, it was a thankless task with Scotland not seeing much of the ball and up against 2 huge defenders however that’s likely to be a similar story today. I’d be surprised if Shaw starts.

Don’t think he’s at his most confident just now, seems to be lacking a spring in his step.

[LustForLeith]

I had a dream last night Boyle was on Stritcly Come Dancing. Maybe that’s why he’s injured.

[Billy Whizz]

Griffiths out too for Celtic. Means they’ll probably go one up front, or 433. Wonder if Lennon will want to match it?

[Nicho87]

Bogdan

Mavrais
Effe
Porteous
Stevenson

Milligan
Slivka
Mallan
Boyle
Hyndman

Flo

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Bogdan

Mavrais
Ambrose
McGregor
Stevenson

Milligan
Slivka

Boyle
Mallan
Hyndman

Kamberi

With the injuries, may see Milligan move into defence.

[Billy Whizz]

Bogdan

Mavrais
Ambrose
McGregor
Stevenson

Milligan
Slivka

Boyle
Mallan
Hyndman

Kamberi

With the injuries, may see Milligan move into defence.
He played left of a 3, for Australia earlier in the week
Depending on who’s fit to start, might see Bartley in somewhere

[B.H.F.C]

He played left of a 3, for Australia earlier in the week
Depending on who’s fit to start, might see Bartley in somewhere

I would only move Milligan if we really, really need to. He’s been so influential in the middle of the park that I wouldn’t want to lose that.

[Billy Whizz]

I would only move Milligan if we really, really need to. He’s been so influential in the middle of the park that I wouldn’t want to lose that.

I agree. Can’t really see the new boy playing if Whittaker is fit

[makaveli1875]

Bogdan

Mavrias
Efe
Porteous
Stevenson

Milligan
Bartley

Boyle
Mallan
Slivka

Kamberi

[04Sauzee]

Bogdan

Harry
Ambrose
Porteous
Stevenson

Milligan
Slivka
Hyndman
Mallan

Gullan
Kamberi

[Stuart93]

Was he a man down when he scored in 2 games Vs them last season? Ridiculous comment.

Not really, he's been pretty poor in the games he's started so far this season. Think today will be a midfield battle

[jdships]

Not really, he's been pretty poor in the games he's started so far this season. Think today will be a midfield battle

Really don"t like saying this but I wonder if Shaw has gone as far as he is going to go
At his age I would have hoped for more consistency
Hope I"m wrong :confused:

[04Sauzee]

Really don"t like saying this but I wonder if Shaw has gone as far as he is going to go
At his age I would have hoped for more consistency
Hope I"m wrong :confused:

Think he's a confidence player. He's used to scoring a load of goals in the development leagues, just needs a goal I think. A couple of weeks in the development team scoring goals again will see him OK

[hibbyfraelibby]

Bogdan

Efe
Porto
Daz
Lewy

Spike
Marv

Sliks
Stevie
Hyndman

Flo

[swordin3]

We have to take the game to them ,push them back, Milligan as given us a fantastic protection in front of our defense that we can use to be more positive.


BOGDAN

AMBROSE PORTEOUS MAVRIAS


MILLIGAN

BOYLE STEVENSON


HYNDMAN SLIVKA

MALLAN


KAMBERI



I would go along these lines.

[Sir David Gray]

Shaw was pretty rotten for Scotland under 21’s during the week and Lennon was there to watch so i think you may be right.

In Shaws defence, it was a thankless task with Scotland not seeing much of the ball and up against 2 huge defenders however that’s likely to be a similar story today. I’d be surprised if Shaw starts.

Don’t think he’s at his most confident just now, seems to be lacking a spring in his step.

I think his confidence took a bit of a hit after the cup game v Aberdeen. He missed a couple of really good chances and it was mentioned by Lennon after the game as well. I think a wee spell out of the limelight might be good for him.

[1van Sprou7e]

We have to take the game to them ,push them back, Milligan as given us a fantastic protection in front of our defense that we can use to be more positive.


BOGDAN

AMBROSE PORTEOUS MAVRIAS


MILLIGAN

BOYLE STEVENSON


HYNDMAN SLIVKA

MALLAN


KAMBERI



I would go along these lines.

Mavrias will not okay CB lol

[Hibee87]

Really don"t like saying this but I wonder if Shaw has gone as far as he is going to go
At his age I would have hoped for more consistency
Hope I"m wrong :confused:

At his age? He just turned 20. Not saying he will or will not make it, but to say you hoped for more consistency at his age is mental. Look at Kamberi at 19/20 and before he came to hibs and compare game time and goals scored. Give him few years and let's see where he is at.
I do think he does need to get some game time in reserves and get his confidence back though.

[Allant1981]

bogdan
ambrose
mcgregor
porteous
boyle(if fit)
stevenson
milligan
mallan
slivka
horgan
kamberi

edit, was almost correct

[blackpoolhibs]

I had a dream last night Boyle was on Stritcly Come Dancing. Maybe that’s why he’s injured.

Did Gemma Collins fall on him?

[theonlywayisup]

Shaw winner, 85th minute

[MWHIBBIES]

Not really, he's been pretty poor in the games he's started so far this season. Think today will be a midfield battle

What games were those? St Johnstone? Motherwell? Runavik? He started those 3 and scored in those 3. Or does a missed chance Vs Aberdeen delete all that from history?

[makaveli1875]

What games were those? St Johnstone? Motherwell? Runavik? He started those 3 and scored in those 3. Or does a missed chance Vs Aberdeen delete all that from history?

Im afraid so in the bat **** crazy world of hibs.net . I remember someone argiung the other week that he was **** because he couldnt score against Aberdeen . Goals against Celtic mean **** all these days apparently

[Onceinawhile]

Not sure what formation we're playing. Anyone hazard a guess?

[Allant1981]

Not sure what formation we're playing. Anyone hazard a guess?

5-4-1 by the looks of it

[SteveHFC]

Ambrose is captain.

[Onceinawhile]

Starting XI - Bogdan, Milligan, Ambrose (c), McGregor, Stevenson, Boyle, Mallan, Horgan, Hyndman, Slivka, Kamberi

Subs - Laidlaw, Whittaker, Bartley, MacLaren, Nelom, Shaw, Porteous

[Allant1981]

Ambrose is captain.

strange seeing as stevenson gets the armband when hanlon or gray are going off

[guthrie01]

Bit strange having Efe as captain when McGregor and Lewis are playing ��

[Ozyhibby]

Shows how far porteous has come that I’m gutted he’s not playing.


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[thegaffer12]

Milligan as CB then?

[weecounty hibby]

Starting XI - Bogdan, Milligan, Ambrose (c), McGregor, Stevenson, Boyle, Mallan, Horgan, Hyndman, Slivka, Kamberi

Subs - Laidlaw, Whittaker, Bartley, MacLaren, Nelom, Shaw, Porteous
Good team given our injuries, could be a winning team! C'mon the Hibees:flag:

[blaikie]

Considering all the talk about injuries etc ......

That’s a strong team GGTTH!!!

[YanYansen]

Interesting team. Cannae work out who's playing where.

[04Sauzee]

Not sure what formation we're playing. Anyone hazard a guess?

Trying to work it out and for the life on me I don't know.
Reckon Ambrose RCB and Milligan LCB either side of McGregor.

Not sure how the midfield is lining up ? Boyle wing back and Stevenson?

[Off the bar]

Ambrose is captain.

Was his birthday this week maybe a late present?

[Paloschi]

I think it's a back 3 with Stevenson as Celtic don't launch in the air with Milligan cm, Boyle and Horgan on the flanks and Hyndman off Kamberi

[Bad Habits]

Trying to work it out and for the life on me I don't know.
Reckon Ambrose RCB and Milligan LCB either side of McGregor.

Not sure how the midfield is lining up ? Boyle wing back and Stevenson?

I think it's

Bogdan

Milligan
Daz
Efe

Lewy
Boyle

Horgan
Hyndman
Mallan
Slivka

Kamberi

[AgentDaleCooper]

Trying to work it out and for the life on me I don't know.
Reckon Ambrose RCB and Milligan LCB either side of McGregor.

Not sure how the midfield is lining up ? Boyle wing back and Stevenson?

think so, with horgan helping out kamberi, mallan loitering outside the box, hyndman and slivka making late runs, whilst all 4 will be fairly box to box? it looks like we want to flood the middle of the park anyway - i like it!

[stantonhibby]

Trying to work it out and for the life on me I don't know.
Reckon Ambrose RCB and Milligan LCB either side of McGregor.

Not sure how the midfield is lining up ? Boyle wing back and Stevenson?


Could be 3-5-2......Ambrose McGregor & Stevenson....Lewis played there in a win at Ibrox last season I think.

[Paloschi]

Could be 3-5-2......Ambrose McGregor & Stevenson....Lewis played there in a win at Ibrox last season I think.

We seem to agree on that!

[SirDavidsNapper]

That bench 💚

[blaikie]

Surely Milligan is in the midfield or we would have played Porteous.

Be interesting to see how we lineup but one thing is for sure theres goals in that lineup!

[Borderhibbie76]

I think it's a back 3 with Stevenson as Celtic don't launch in the air with Milligan cm, Boyle and Horgan on the flanks and Hyndman off KamberiI thought that too Lewy at left CB similar to Ibrox last season??

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[04Sauzee]

Surely Milligan is in the midfield or we would have played Porteous.

Be interesting to see how we lineup but one thing is for sure theres goals in that lineup!

I'm still trying to work ir out, had him ant LCB but that would leave us with no natural defensive/holding midfielder ?

[CMurdoch]

Is Marciano injured, given Laidlaw is on the bench

[Borderhibbie76]

I'm still trying to work ir out, had him ant LCB but that would leave us with no natural defensive/holding midfielder ?I can't see Milligan playing in defence otherwise surely we would have put Bartley in midfield?? Pretty sure it's 3 at back with Lewy at LCB

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[500miles]

It'll be Boyle at right wing back, with Slivka, Mallan and Hyndman rotating behind Kamberi.

[Hiber-nation]

Is Marciano injured, given Laidlaw is on the bench

Marciano's on the bench according to Hibs Twitter

[007 Mickey Weir]

Yeah I think it’s 3-5-2 Lewis and Boyle as wing backs. Then Horgan as a number 10 just behind Flo

[Ozyhibby]

It'll be Boyle at right wing back, with Slivka, Mallan and Hyndman rotating behind Kamberi.

I think so too. Otherwise Porto would play.


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