Formation for Sunday

[basehibby]

For my money the line up picks itself on the way to 10 games unbeaten - I would expect no changes to the starting line up.

BUT - will we/should we start as a 4-4-2 or as a 4-5-1 as we did against Celtic - and against Hearts at Tynie IIRC.

And would you make any changes to formation or starting line up if you were in the hotseat - Discuss ....

[Hibeesmad]

Same team that played Celtic, keep the ball on the deck and overpower them in midfield we will win the game

[BoomtownHibees]

No need to change anything for me

[Allant1981]

No need to change anything, good to have a few options on the bench now to change things about if required

[smithy_hibees]

Id play Gauld/Marv instead of Mallan but in Heck we trust..

[Stuart93]

No point changing a winning/non-losing formula

[Since452]

Same team

[Brightside]

451...and just be more up for it in the first 20 mins. Batter them.

[Hibernian Verse]

Id play Gauld/Marv instead of Mallan but in Heck we trust..

Why would you drop Mallan who was integral to the team that beat them at Tynecastle?

[JXM73]

Id play Gauld/Marv instead of Mallan but in Heck we trust..

So drop poty for a player that's done nothing or a has been, neil is that you?

[500miles]

Keep the same team. The only change I'd consider would be Slivka for Milligan if we're looking to be a bit more creative.

[JimBHibees]

451...and just be more up for it in the first 20 mins. Batter them.

Agree no real decision to be made get at them and goals will come.

[B.H.F.C]

No change. Start the way we did against Celtic on Sunday. If we can get an early goal, get the crowd up I think it could be a good day for us.

[Besties Debut]

Id play Gauld/Marv instead of Mallan but in Heck we trust.. Whats Gauld done to merit a starting place?

[BILLYHIBS]

I was thinking drop Flo for Shaw to give Flo a boot up the arse but on reflection even although he looked out of touch he did work his socks off in his defensive duties and was more a pest to the Celtic forwards than anything I do not think Olly would be as effective in the defensive role and might be better employed as an impact player but hopefully with more luck this time

Same team!

[smithy_hibees]

Why would you drop Mallan who was integral to the team that beat them at Tynecastle?

Just my thoughts, sure like most I'd be happy heck sticks with the same 11 but we changes here and there can also help win game's

[smithy_hibees]

So drop poty for a player that's done nothing or a has been, neil is that you?

Mallan got POTY ?? When was this announcement?? Or this like me only your opinion?

[Hibernian Verse]

Just my thoughts, sure like most I'd be happy heck sticks with the same 11 but we changes here and there can also help win game's

Which begs the question, what are your thoughts? You must have a reason or are you just trolling?

[smithy_hibees]

Whats Gauld done to merit a starting place?

Guessing due his injuries he's never ready been up for a starting place.. but like 99% hibs fans know he was bought in to add extra creativity to us which against hearts who like to punt and kick, maybe that extra bit of creativity could help? Of course am not demanding this just giving my opinion

[smithy_hibees]

Which begs the question, what are your thoughts? You must have a reason or are you just trolling?

Trolling as think maybe he'd maybe play Gauld or Marv over Mallan for this game?? If football management was as easy as picking same 11 week in week out with same tactics surely we'd all be having a go..

[BoomtownHibees]

Trolling as think maybe he'd maybe play Gauld or Marv over Mallan for this game?? If football management was as easy as picking same 11 week in week out with same tactics surely we'd all be having a go..

Marv or Gauld is quite a contrast in playing types. What’s your thoughts for bringing either of them in for someone who has been in a decent bit of form?

[Allant1981]

So drop poty for a player that's done nothing or a has been, neil is that you?

Hardly a has been

[Brightside]

Why would you drop Mallan who was integral to the team that beat them at Tynecastle?

Coz he's lazy, cannae tackle and has a shocking hcut....i suspect. :greengrin

[smithy_hibees]

Depends on type game Heck looking play hence in first post put in heck we trust.. if looking dom midfield early on big marv in but if like tynie we road our luck first 10/15 Gauld maybe in.. Mallan been decent stats don't lie just feel sometimes wee changes help win game's.. Flo out left wasn't something most hibees saw coming but works and helps win game's not say Mallan should be dropped due form etc
Just a thought

[Jones28]

Keep the same team. The only change I'd consider would be Slivka for Milligan if we're looking to be a bit more creative.

It would be madness to drop Milligan!

[Lester B]

So drop poty for a player that's done nothing or a has been, neil is that you?

Marvin Bartley? A has been? Seriously? Bit early to be drinking heavily isn't it?

[OstKurve Hibs]

Marvin Bartley? A has been? Seriously? Bit early to be drinking heavily isn't it?


my thoughts exactly, think hes been hittin the crack pipe ffs ! Big Marv not gettin the game time he wants but still a very important part of the squad !

[Lester B]

my thoughts exactly, think hes been hittin the crack pipe ffs ! Big Marv not gettin the game time he wants but still a very important part of the squad !

Yeah, he's unlikely to play but he loves a Derby

[Springbank]

Think Agyepong will come on second half and cause them plenty of problems

Full back is a real problem area for Hearts and I expect us to be singing "I said hey hey hey heyyyyyy, hey hey heyyyy, I said HEY, Thomas Agyepong" :rockin:

[Since452]

If we match them for effort we'll beat them. We're better all over the park. I just hope the Hearts players adopt the same attitude as their fans. Beaten before a ball is kicked.

[Franck Stanton]

Of it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Borderhibbie76]

Id play Gauld/Marv instead of Mallan but in Heck we trust..Why?? Mallan has been excellent under Hecky and Gauld has done nothing of note prior to his injury...and I dont get why u would drop a goal threat of a midfielder for Marv neither mate?? Bizarre

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[hfc rd]

Same team and formation. It worked the last time we played them.

[basehibby]

Think Agyepong will come on second half and cause them plenty of problems

Full back is a real problem area for Hearts and I expect us to be singing "I said hey hey hey heyyyyyy, hey hey heyyyy, I said HEY, Thomas Agyepong" :rockin:

What tune is that meant to be? - it doesn't even scan :bitchy:

Wait a mo tho - is it the Ian Gillan classic - Down Mississipi Down in New Orleans?

[NAE NOOKIE]

So drop poty for a player that's done nothing or a has been, neil is that you?

That my friend is an un called for derogatory term to use for a guy who has given a lot to this club in the years he has been here. Nobody would deny that big Marv is out of the picture and unlikely to be at Hibs too much longer … but his contribution and commitment to the club over his time here deserves better, a lot better.

Oh and same team as the Celtic game for me, with the added bonus that we have a wee bit more strength in depth on the bench than we have had for some time.

[SChibs]

What tune is that meant to be? - it doesn't even scan :bitchy:

Wait a mo tho - is it the Ian Gillan classic - Down Mississipi Down in New Orleans?

What's up by 4 Non Blondes

[cocteautwin]

Why?? Mallan has been excellent under Hecky and Gauld has done nothing of note prior to his injury...and I dont get why u would drop a goal threat of a midfielder for Marv neither mate?? Bizarre

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Bizarre indeed. I don't think Gauld has done anything of note in the 5 years prior to his injury at Hibs. It's like that time I did a good spreadsheet at work once and managed to live off the glory for 3 years after.

[Sir David Gray]

Same team as last week please, there is no reason to make any unenforced changes to the line up when we are undefeated in 9 league games.

We also should have the same tactics and formation that we had at Tynecastle from when we equalised onwards. We just need to avoid starting the game in a similar way tomorrow as we were fortunate not to be 3 or 4 down after 25 minutes that day.

[smithy_hibees]

Why?? Mallan has been excellent under Hecky and Gauld has done nothing of note prior to his injury...and I dont get why u would drop a goal threat of a midfielder for Marv neither mate?? Bizarre

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Feel free read my other posts in this thread might give you an idea

[smithy_hibees]

Bizarre indeed. I don't think Gauld has done anything of note in the 5 years prior to his injury at Hibs. It's like that time I did a good spreadsheet at work once and managed to live off the glory for 3 years after.

Bizarre regarding Gauld who am guessing you've watched alot over his last 3 years?

[CorrieHibs]

If we match them for effort we'll beat them. We're better all over the park. I just hope the Hearts players adopt the same attitude as their fans. Beaten before a ball is kicked.

I very much doubt it. Like last season in the top 6. This will be the only match they actually turn up for. They won’t go into a derby with that attitude. Levein and Locke will have them fired up for it.

[we are hibs]

Keep the same team. The only change I'd consider would be Slivka for Milligan if we're looking to be a bit more creative.

This would be the change I would make. Milligan was awful against Celtic. And he is awful at defending set pieces and that's where hearts will try and exploit us.

[Besties Debut]

The team picks itself and we all know what the formation is going to be. If it was up to me i would play Kamberi through the middle alongside Mcnulty instead of the 1 up front that Hecky seems to favour. I would also play Marv in the enforcer role instead of Milligan. Bartley excels in derbies and although Milligan is a better player Marvin is better at the blood and thunder stuff

[Since452]

I very much doubt it. Like last season in the top 6. This will be the only match they actually turn up for. They won’t go into a derby with that attitude. Levein and Locke will have them fired up for it.

The difference is last season their cup final was to stop us getting 2nd. It was all built up for that.

[JimBHibees]

Start the game like we did the Celtic one and they will struggle to stay with us. They will play their usual anti football and try and nick a goal. We get ahead we win as will force them to come out a bit.

[cocteautwin]

Bizarre regarding Gauld who am guessing you've watched alot over his last 3 years?

I'll leave you to fill us all in on Portuguese second tier reserve team football mate.

Let's get our 13 goal and serial assist midfield contender for player of the year in there.

[jeffers]

This would be the change I would make. Milligan was awful against Celtic. And he is awful at defending set pieces and that's where hearts will try and exploit us.

I'd drop Milligan too. I don't think he's terrible, but I don't get the rave reviews he's been receiving either He's decent enough with the ball in front of him, but struggles badly to get back in position when it isn't. He wasn't great against Celtic, but I thought he was even worse against Hearts in the last game at Tiny.

I totally agree with PH having consistency in selection, it's a refreshing change after NL and undoubtedly has contributed to our great run. However if playing well retains a player his place, surely a drop in those levels should result in them being replaced.

I also feel better in a derby when big Marv is playing, I'd bring him in for Milligan on Sunday.

[smithy_hibees]

I'll leave you to fill us all in on Portuguese second tier reserve team football mate.

Let's get our 13 goal and serial assist midfield contender for player of the year in there.

Seems you know more about his time there than i do.. going by your original reply,

Mallans stats don't lie hence i said I'd be happy if he didn't make any changes nor say anything bad regarding mallan just offered an opinion about a wee change he could make, but feel free slate Gauld for trying something new and moving aboard sure you feel hard..

[Aldo]

Same team for me.

Get it on the deck and play football.

I really do think Horgan is key again and need to get him on the ball as often as possible.

I hope He k has told Mallan to shoot on sight! Pepper the goals.

Let’s do this and as a belated 75th to my Dad who will be there with me tomorrow!




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[Aldo]

I'd drop Milligan too. I don't think he's terrible, but I don't get the rave reviews he's been receiving either He's decent enough with the ball in front of him, but struggles badly to get back in position when it isn't. He wasn't great against Celtic, but I thought he was even worse against Hearts in the last game at Tiny.

I totally agree with PH having consistency in selection, it's a refreshing change after NL and undoubtedly has contributed to our great run. However if playing well retains a player his place, surely a drop in those levels should result in them being replaced.

I also feel better in a derby when big Marv is playing, I'd bring him in for Milligan on Sunday.

It wasn’t just Milligan in the derby at Tiny Park. Quite a few struggled in the first 20 minutes.

I see no reason to drop Milligan and at this time the team picks itself. Marv is very good at what he does and I expect to see him on at some point.


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