Team for St Mirren game

[Monts]

What do you think the starting 11 will be for the game tomorrow?

Heck has rotated all through the pre-season an LC campaign, so its not too obvious what he's thinking.

Assuming there are no unexpected signings or returns from injury I would go with...

Rocky

James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie

Horgan
Mallan
Vela
Allan
Newell

Kamberi

[dangermouse]

What do you think the starting 11 will be for the game tomorrow?

Heck has rotated all through the pre-season an LC campaign, so its not too obvious what he's thinking.

Assuming there are no unexpected signings or returns from injury I would go with...

Rocky

James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie

Horgan
Mallan
Vela
Allan
Newell

Kamberi

Going by the subs on Tuesday, replace Mackie with Whittaker

[makaveli1875]

Rocky

James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie

Mallan
Allan
Vela

Kamberi
Doidge
Horgan

[Cod Boy]

What do you think the starting 11 will be for the game tomorrow?

Heck has rotated all through the pre-season an LC campaign, so its not too obvious what he's thinking.

Assuming there are no unexpected signings or returns from injury I would go with...

Rocky

James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie

Horgan
Mallan
Vela
Allan
Newell

Kamberi

McGregor for Jackson 😉

[dangermouse]

McGregor for Jackson 😉

Doubt it, McGregor played over an hour on Tuesday

[DavidDavidGray]

What i’d Like the team to be for the rest of the season

Marciano

James
Jackson
Porteous (he’ll probably be a sub tomorrow, would have Mcgregor/Hanlon in for tomorrow)
Mackie (Stevenson when he’s back)

Vela
Mallan

Horgan
Allan
Newell

Kamberi

[Greenbeard]

What i’d Like the team to be for the rest of the season

Marciano

James
Jackson
Porteous (he’ll probably be a sub tomorrow, would have Mcgregor/Hanlon in for tomorrow)
Mackie (Stevenson when he’s back)

Vela
Mallan

Horgan
Allan
Newell

Kamberi
Has Newell done enough to be first choice? First time i'd seen him on Tuesday and thought he was P15H.

[SANH 1875]

Has Newell done enough to be first choice? First time i'd seen him on Tuesday and thought he was P15H.

Think Newell could keep his place tomorrow. We will have lions share of the ball and need likes of him and Allan to open up teams sitting in, he's a wee bit slow but has good feet. Over the piece he will start more at home than away.

[MacGruber]

A few teams without Doidge - can't see Hecky not starting his biggest summer signing (money terms anyway).

[Ronniekirk]

A few teams without Doidge - can't see Hecky not starting his biggest summer signing (money terms anyway).

Kamberri is the proven score at this level though so unless he goes two up front It’s Kamberri for me to start


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[Hibernian Verse]

I think we will see Maxwell in goals, his distribution is much better than Marciano's which is why I think he was brought in.

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[GlesgaeHibby]

I think we will see Maxwell in goals, his distribution is much better than Marciano's which is why I think he was brought in.

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I'd rather have Marciano for his shot stopping ability. Distribution is a nice to have in a goalie, whereas Marciano's reflexes are worth a few points per season.

[DTS]

I think we will see Maxwell in goals, his distribution is much better than Marciano's which is why I think he was brought in.

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For me Marciano everyday of the week. I also noticed in pre season rocky’s Kicking is so much more accurate and longer than previously clearly been worked on

[04Sauzee]

I think we will see Maxwell in goals, his distribution is much better than Marciano's which is why I think he was brought in.

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I hope you are wrong. Marciano every day of the week and twice on a Sunday for me

[Vault Boy]

I hope you are wrong. Marciano every day of the week and twice on a Sunday for me

No doubt his distribution is better, but I'm certain he was just brought in because Bogdan and Laidlaw left. Ofir starts without any reasonable doubt IMO.

[Hibernian Verse]

In reply to above posts, I would also rather Rocky but not sure Hecky will see it that way.

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[MacGruber]

Kamberri is the proven score at this level though so unless he goes two up front It’s Kamberri for me to start


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Yeah me too. But Hecky will be starting Doidge I think (St Mirren at home so may play both)

[B.H.F.C]

If Marciano is benched I reckon we’ll have a seriously unhappy player on our hands.

[Borderhibbie76]

If Marciano is benched I reckon we’ll have a seriously unhappy player on our hands.And an unhappy fan base too...hes our best keeper no doubt about it...has to start as does Kamberi imo

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[Vault Boy]

In reply to above posts, I would also rather Rocky but not sure Hecky will see it that way.

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I have some faith that the number 1 position will be Rocky's to lose. He was brilliant for the entirety of Heckingbottom's spell last season, I don't think that went unnoticed.

[Allant1981]

Marciano
James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie
Horgan
Vela
Mallan
Allan
Newall
Kamberi

[BoomtownHibees]

Marciano
James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie
Horgan
Vela
Mallan
Allan
Newall
Kamberi

That would be mine too but Whitty will play at left back

[Northernhibee]

I would start with Maxwell today. We are going to have the lions share of possession and Maxwell is more likely to start a decent attack with his distribution than Ofir.

In games that we are likely to face more shots against Ofir starts for me.

[sauzee=legend]

I would start Flo, just watching the work rate off the ball, closing down defenders etc - Flo does twice as much.

[Allant1981]

That would be mine too but Whitty will play at left back

I thought about that but my only worry with whittaker would be someone with pace playing against him, if the st mirren wide players arent that quick(coaching staff will know better than me) then whittaker would be my choice

[wookie70]

For me Marciano everyday of the week. I also noticed in pre season rocky’s Kicking is so much more accurate and longer than previously clearly been worked on

He is kicking it further out of play this year! Rocky is and has been a great keeper for us but the games Maxwell has played it is very noticeable that we get attacks going quicker and have the ball more often purely because of his distribution. You can stop a goal with a great save like Rocky but it is safer to stop one by simply having possession. I don't think there is a problem having either keeper but I'm interested to see what Maxwell would be like in a game where we are under pressure and the keeper has to make big saves. If his warm ups are anything to go by he has great agility. As it is Rocky will likely start based on last season and take it from there.

[Eyrie]

If the most important part of a goalkeeper's duties is starting play then I'd put Maxwell in goal.

Since it isn't, then I will always pick Marciano as the superior shot stopper.

[jacomo]

What do you think the starting 11 will be for the game tomorrow?

Heck has rotated all through the pre-season an LC campaign, so its not too obvious what he's thinking.

Assuming there are no unexpected signings or returns from injury I would go with...

Rocky

James
Jackson
Hanlon
Mackie

Horgan
Mallan
Vela
Allan
Newell

Kamberi


This would be my team.

[supermcginn]

Rocky every day of the week. Dont fancy Maxwell at crossed balls one bit!

[Scooter]

No competition IMO rocky every day of the week.

[MWHIBBIES]

If Whittaker starts it will be right back, he hasn't played left back once in the cup. Mackie will start with James at right back, though.

[Hibs90]

Marciano

James McGregor Hanlon Mackie

Horgan Mallan Vela Allan


Kamberi Doidge

[AlbertK86]

That would be mine too but Whitty will play at left back

If Whitty plays I think he’ll be right back with James at left. Ack as per preseason line ups


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[Brooster]

If Whittaker starts it will be right back, he hasn't played left back once in the cup. Mackie will start with James at right back, though.
I'm not so sure.

[BoomtownHibees]

If Whitty plays I think he’ll be right back with James at left. Ack as per preseason line ups


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We will see

[Tyler Durden]

I’d be disappointed if Mackie isn’t selected today. More than good enough and deserves a chance to make the spot his own whilst Lewis is unavailable.

Think the majority of the team picks itself. Only really left back and the CBs where there is some dubiety.

2-0 Hibs today.

[BoomtownHibees]

I’d be disappointed if Mackie isn’t selected today. More than good enough and deserves a chance to make the spot his own whilst Lewis is unavailable.

Think the majority of the team picks itself. Only really left back and the CBs where there is some dubiety.

2-0 Hibs today.

And up front? Which will also affect midfield so I think it’s a guessing game all over the park

[Tyler Durden]

And up front? Which will also affect midfield so I think it’s a guessing game all over the park

I think it’s a 4-3-3 with Vela Mallan and Allan. Newell and Horgan on flanks and Flo up top.

Would be very surprised if those 6 aren’t starting.

[BoomtownHibees]

I think it’s a 4-3-3 with Vela Mallan and Allan. Newell and Horgan on flanks and Flo up top.

Would be very surprised if those 6 aren’t starting.

That would be mine as well tbf. Just keep thinking he will want to play Doidge and if that means 2 up front then I don’t think Allan plays

[Hiber-nation]

That would be mine as well tbf. Just keep thinking he will want to play Doidge and if that means 2 up front then I don’t think Allan plays

That's what I'm thinking. Hope I'm wrong.

[bingo70]

That would be mine as well tbf. Just keep thinking he will want to play Doidge and if that means 2 up front then I don’t think Allan plays

If Allan doesn’t start I’ll take a tantrum like Hibs.net has never seen before.

I’ll be even angrier than the time we missed out on Dylan Bikey.

[Since452]

If Allan doesn’t start I’ll take a tantrum like Hibs.net has never seen before.

I’ll be even angrier than the time we missed out on Dylan Bikey.

If Allan doesn't start I'll buy a season ticket at ***********

[Hibernian Verse]

Its great that we are all discussing what line up to play and a few different selections are popping up. Makes a change to have options all over the park.

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[K-Zazu]

2 strikers please.

[jacomo]

If Allan doesn’t start I’ll take a tantrum like Hibs.net has never seen before.

I’ll be even angrier than the time we missed out on Dylan Bikey.


Not going back until Petrie is out of OUR club.

[hibbydad]

Jackson for Hanlon for me

[SMAXXA]

I think James and whits will be the full backs james left back. I think it will be not too dissimilar to the Elgin team except Allan and James in.

[StevieHendo]

So much more nervous than i should be were better All over park and at home. God i love football

[BoomtownHibees]

Starting XI - Marciano, Whittaker, Jackson, Hanlon (c), James, Vela, Mallan, Allan, Newell, Horgan, Kamberi

Subs - Maxwell, Slivka, Doidge, McGregor, Shaw, Murray, Mackie

#GGTTH

[04Sauzee]

4-2-3-1?

[Allant1981]

Looks like james at LB

[K-Zazu]

Why no Mackie?

[Bobo]

One man up front!!! 🙄

[H18 SFR]

Absolutely delighted with that stating XI.

[Borderhibbie76]

Why no Mackie?Coz he hasn't really taken his chance in pre season in all honesty

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[StevieHendo]

Absolutely delighted with that stating XI.

Really?

[BoomtownHibees]

One man up front!!! 🙄

Or 3 depending how you want to look at it

[BoomtownHibees]

Really?

I am as well

[Since452]

Thats definitely our best team at the moment. Bench looks really strong too

[Slim Shady]

Why no Mackie?

Has to be injury!!

Ample opportunity to play James at left back during the pre season games.

Mackie deserves a chance

[B.H.F.C]

Really?

What could we have done to substantially improve it with what’s available?

[H18 SFR]

Really?

What would you change?

[McKenzie]

What would you change?

Replace our weakest player in the squad with our new signing and play Mackie in his natural position. Someone explain what Whittaker’s strengths are?

[Scouse Hibee]

James nowhere as good at left back.

[BoomtownHibees]

Has to be injury!!

Ample opportunity to play James at left back during the pre season games.

Mackie deserves a chance

He’s not injured and he has had a chance but not really taken it imo

[H18 SFR]

Replace our weakest player in the squad with our new signing and play Mackie in his natural position. Someone explain what Whittaker’s strengths are?

Who is the weakest player?

[BoomtownHibees]

James nowhere as good at left back.

He will be playing RB

[scoopyboy]

Looks like james at LB

Think Whitt’s is left back, if my info is correct

[wookie70]

I'd have went Daz before Jackson and Mackie before Whitts but it is a balanced side and a balanced bench too. Only thing that is missing is some pace off teh bench and a left sided left back both of which we have but are missing due to injury. I hope he plays Whits at left back

[StevieHendo]

In response to few comments. Id have doidge. Mcgregor and mackie in for hanlon. James and Newell

[scoopyboy]

Why no Mackie?

Simply not picked

[villahibs]

Replace our weakest player in the squad with our new signing and play Mackie in his natural position. Someone explain what Whittaker’s strengths are?

To be fair, mackie’s been given almost all pre season to make the left back spot his own. Natural or not, he’s not taken it.

[Borderhibbie76]

To be fair, mackie’s been given almost all pre season to make the left back spot his own. Natural or not, he’s not taken it.Whittaker has been much better than Mackie pre season but that doesnt suit some posters Agenda on here...the Anti-Whittaker brigade are out in force again. Am by no means his biggest fan but he is nowhere near as bad as some make out on here and in social media

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[hibbydad]

In response to few comments. Id have doidge. Mcgregor and mackie in for hanlon. James and Newell
I agree with you Stevie Hendo

[BoomtownHibees]

In response to few comments. Id have doidge. Mcgregor and mackie in for hanlon. James and Newell

Doidge hasn’t done anything to warrant a starting place imo. The other 2 you could make an argument for but also think James has been good at RB

[supermcginn]

Pity hanlon is playing rather than the rock mcgregor. Otherwise a good selection.

[Leith Green]

Whittaker has been much better than Mackie pre season but that doesnt suit some posters Agenda on here...the Anti-Whittaker brigade are out in force again. Am by no means his biggest fan but he is nowhere near as bad as some make out on here and in social media

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I think the argument would be that Whittaker isnt going to get any better as a player. Mackie needs to play games to improve and learn what he needs to develop. Thats the reason id sooner see Mackie play before Whittaker.

[flash]

One thing worries me and that's the amount of middle aged men cutting about in shorts.

[hibee316]

One thing worries me and that's the amount of middle aged men cutting about in shorts.

Is it worrying because you find then attractive? :)

[04Sauzee]

One thing worries me and that's the amount of middle aged men cutting about in shorts.

Why is that a worry 😂😂😂

[green day]

One thing worries me and that's the amount of middle aged men cutting about in shorts.

I am about to add to it :aok:

[MWHIBBIES]

Replace our weakest player in the squad with our new signing and play Mackie in his natural position. Someone explain what Whittaker’s strengths are?

2 footed, lovely touch, great at long passes/switching play, experienced, calm and obviously trusted by the manager. Not our weakest player at all.

[flash]

Is it worrying because you find then attractive? :)

Don't you?

[Smartie]

Replace our weakest player in the squad with our new signing and play Mackie in his natural position. Someone explain what Whittaker’s strengths are?

Good touch.
Great range of passing.
2 footed.
Not as quick as he was but not slow.
Experienced player who understands his position.
Can move into other positions if required.
Good shot on him.
Should be strong enough defensively to cope with St Mirren.
Fairly tall, decent in the air.
Fit lad, should be able to last 90.
Strong mentality, experience can see him work through adversity into a better performance.
Takes scapegoat attention away from other players.

[AlbertK86]

We will see

Good shout Boomtown ... are we to assume you are ITK [emoji122]


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