2019-20 season non-Hibs games thread

[Haymaker]

I believr Atletico were the tean of the military originally - they were previously called or merged with Atletico Aviacion i think.

Spanish Air Force :agree:

Basque team to begin with.

[London Hibs FC]

*ahem* Rayo Vallecano supporters may disagree here...

Los Vallecanos don’t want be from Madrid. I think it was annexed in the 50s but they still, massively, maintain their identity with the Football Club being an integral to that.

Vallecas is a cracking wee place and I’d definitely recommend a trip to a Rayo home game if you’re ever down this way 👌

[London Hibs FC]

Spanish Air Force :agree:

Basque team to begin with.

You know your international Fitba as well as you know your Boozers :not worth

Aviacion were actually Franco’s original team.

[Haymaker]

You know your international Fitba as well as you know your Boozers :not worth

Aviacion were actually Franco’s original team.

Football history is interesting. So are boozers!

Didn't know they were francos original team.

[London Hibs FC]

Football history is interesting. So are boozers!

Didn't know they were francos original team.

I only learned this recently, I don’t think Los Colchoneros like to talk about it 😂

Atleti used to be my team when I lived down here in the mid 90s, and was the only other team I ever developed a ‘passion’ for, but I’m leaning more and more towards Rayo now.

Got to say though, was at El Metropolitano for the Derby last year and the stadium is something else.

[Haymaker]

I only learned this recently, I don’t think Los Colchoneros like to talk about it 😂

Atleti used to be my team when I lived down here in the mid 90s, and was the only other team I ever developed a ‘passion’ for, but I’m leaning more and more towards Rayo now.

Got to say though, was at El Metropolitano for the Derby last year and the stadium is something else.

I have heard it is amazing.

[London Hibs FC]

I have heard it is amazing.

We’ll go to match if you ever get down here.

I’ll let you recommend the pre and post match watering holes though :aok:

[Iggy Pope]

I only learned this recently, I don’t think Los Colchoneros like to talk about it ��

Atleti used to be my team when I lived down here in the mid 90s, and was the only other team I ever developed a ‘passion’ for, but I’m leaning more and more towards Rayo now.

Got to say though, was at El Metropolitano for the Derby last year and the stadium is something else.

On the subject of Basque influence didn’t Atletico have a hand in the Bilbao colours or vice versa? As well as a bunch of Sunderland miners obviously. I’ve visited games at both the San Mames and the Vicente Calderon and something tells me there was a link....
Edit. Southampton shipyards maybe not Sunderland miners.

[Haymaker]

On the subject of Basque influence didn’t Atletico have a hand in the Bilbao colours or vice versa? As well as a bunch of Sunderland miners obviously. I’ve visited games at both the San Mames and the Vicente Calderon and something tells me there was a link....
Edit. Southampton shipyards maybe not Sunderland miners.

Atletico were formed by basques in Madrid, allegedly they saw themselves as a feeder club for Bilbao. Used to play in Blackburn Rovers colours but they got Southampton and never looked back.

Also, apparently red and white stripes were easier to make?

[The 90+2]

United a fantastic price tonight.

[Sir David Gray]

Watching this Manchester Utd game behind closed doors is rotten.

[BILLYHIBS]

LASK a decent side but have a few missing tonight ??

[Hibbyradge]

Watching this Manchester Utd game behind closed doors is rotten.

It's actually better if you turn the volume off.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Watching this Manchester Utd game behind closed doors is rotten.

Like watching a game Eurosport show,that no other broadcaster wants..😂

[Iggy Pope]

Watching Manchester Utd is rotten.

Fixed that for you.

[Iggy Pope]

Atletico were formed by basques in Madrid, allegedly they saw themselves as a feeder club for Bilbao. Used to play in Blackburn Rovers colours but they got Southampton and never looked back.

Also, apparently red and white stripes were easier to make?

Knew there was something but never knew about the Blackburn bit. That kit must’ve ended up in San Sebastian at Sociedad.

[Sir David Gray]

Like watching a game Eurosport show,that no other broadcaster wants..😂

:faf: It actually is.

[blackpoolhibs]

Why are Man Utd playing at the Etihad?

[HoboHarry]

What a goal lol .....

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Why are Man Utd playing at the Etihad?

That's a pretend coffee is all over the screen moment! ☺

[blackpoolhibs]

That's a pretend coffee is all over the screen moment! ☺

:greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

5-0 Manchester Utd.

They're on fire.

[blackpoolhibs]

5-0 Manchester Utd.

They're on fire.

Glad to see they did not shake hands when they celebrated that 5th goal. :faf:

[Iggy Pope]

5-0 Manchester Utd.

They're on fire.

Will that solve the virus issue in Salford do you think? Sounds extreme but I’m all for it if it helps.

[The 90+2]

United a fantastic price tonight.

5/6 to win tonight too 😂😂

[HoboHarry]

What's up with the grass at Ibrox? Looks like a Sunday league pitch 😂😂

[Steven79]

What's up with the grass at Ibrox? Looks like a Sunday league pitch [emoji23][emoji23]Appropriate...

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[HoboHarry]

Appropriate...

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Sorry, what's appropriate? That one went by me....

[Heisenberg]

Alex Rae commenting that the Rangers fans are trying to get the atmosphere going, while they belt out ten german bombers in the background.

[Tully]

Shouldn't be surprised with that hun clown

[Sylar]

I've just clocked that's what they're singing.

FFS...:rolleyes:

[essexhibee]

I've just clocked that's what they're singing.

FFS...:rolleyes:

Incredible.

[Since452]

Alex Rae commenting that the Rangers fans are trying to get the atmosphere going, while they belt out ten german bombers in the background.

Wonder if they sung that when Jorg Albertz was banging in the goals for them

[hfc rd]

10 German bombers song getting an airing 😒

Absolute **** of a club

[Sylar]

Followed by the Dambusters, followed by Rule Britannia.

Utter cringe.

[Sylar]

That's a penalty, surely?

[Sir David Gray]

Penalty going to get given for Leverkusen by VAR. :greengrin

[hibee_girl]

Penalty check at Ibrox for Leverkusen

[hibee_girl]

Penalty given

[Sir David Gray]

Penalty.

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Leverkusen.

[Captain Trips]

Dont you just love VAR

[Sylar]

Ya beauty. Take yer 'Ten German Bombers' and **** off :greengrin

0-1!

[EdinMike]

The horde aren’t happy-clappy now ! Pleasing as the other lot would say.

[blackpoolhibs]

I love VAR, and a good handspiel.

[kaimendhibs]

Absolute stonewaller they would gave gotten away with domestically

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[Sylar]

Rangers fans want an, erm, back-ball...? :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[DaveF]

Alex Rae is the fuds fud.

[StevesFamau5]

Ya beauty. Take yer 'Ten German Bombers' and **** off :greengrin

0-1!Keep seeing one wee daftie near the Leverkusen end with his arms out like a plane. Paying no attention to the game either. Really deplorable group of neanderthals

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[BILLYHIBS]

Rangers fans want an, erm, back-ball...? :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

A new low

Desperation by the Hun horde

[The Harp Awakes]

The Rangers fans hate it when refs have got to be fair due to VAR. Their shout for a penalty there would have been given by most Scottish refs.

[Sylar]

Who told Glen Kamara he was a football player? He's utterly honking! :greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Is Andy Halliday injured, this game is crying out for someone like him?

[kaimendhibs]

Hope sevco bring kamberi on to make a tit of himself

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[BILLYHIBS]

Is Andy Halliday injured, this game is crying out for someone like him?

:top marks

[Bostonhibby]

Is Andy Halliday injured, this game is crying out for someone like him?[emoji23][emoji106]

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[BILLYHIBS]

Hope sevco bring kamberi on to make a tit of himself

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A couple of step overs and flicks to no one in particular will certainly confuse the opposition defence

Oops here he comes getting ready

[kaimendhibs]

Alex rae going on about Leverkusen's wealth. Huns lost at home to Hamilton last week [emoji85][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji35]

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[kaimendhibs]

A couple of step overs and flicks to no one in particular will certainly confuse the opposition defence

Oops here he comes getting readyCannae wait[emoji23]

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[The 90+2]

Wolves losing to ten men.

[Squealing pig]

Here’s the Swiss wonder kid

[easty]

Hope sevco bring kamberi on to make a tit of himself

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I hope he scores. We can only get rid of him if someone wants to sign the prick.

Rangers will still go out.

[NC1875]

Kent is an absolute donkey

[Jim44]

Here’s the Swiss wonder kid

They’re creaming themselves about the transformation he has made since he came on ......... we might get rid of him to them with a bit of luck.:greengrin

[The 90+2]

Here’s the Swiss wonder kid

Bet he scores now.

[bigwheel]

Kent is an absolute donkey

I’d certainly rather have Boyle than Kent

[Stuart93]

Kamberi’s made a difference for them so far...where’s this kamberi been all season? Or could he just not be arsed playing for us anymore

Rat

[cabbageandribs1875]

hugely disappointing the good guys only have the one goal so far

[bigwheel]

hugely disappointing the good guys only have the one goal so far

Not anymore :)

[BILLYHIBS]

Kambarrys made a massive difference since he came on

0-2 Leverkusen

😂😂😂😂😂

[HoboHarry]

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha....

[JeMeSouviens]

Come on the Hun Huns :-)

[Sylar]

Diddums :greengrin

[Captain Trips]

Delights

[NC1875]

Kamberi ball watching while his man pounces on the 2nd ball to score.

[easty]

That big tattie headed boy at the back, he’s hopeless.

[Sir David Gray]

Hearts, Liverpool and Rangers all lose in the space of 24 hours.

If Carlsberg did midweeks! :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Not anymore :)



great timing 😀

hugely disappointing the good guys only have the two goals 😂

[Hibs4185]

I hired a new employee on Monday. I asked him today what he was doing tonight and he said ‘watching Rangers’

Is being a rangers fan a sackable offence? I’m thinking it is

[The 90+2]

Night night.

[Since452]

Shame

[Frazerbob]

I hired a new employee on Monday. I asked him today what he was doing tonight and he said ‘watching Rangers’

Is being a rangers fan a sackable offence? I’m thinking it is

If you’ve only just hired him, you don’t need a reason to get rid!

[HoboHarry]

Kent is an absolute donkey

Naw naw, 7 million pounds of sheer talent so he is.

[kaimendhibs]

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[Kavinho]

Naw naw, 7 million pounds of sheer talent so he is.

About the same as kamberi

[Captain Trips]

I do enjoy Allan Mcgregors bealin face when a goal goes in. A horrid individual.

[BILLYHIBS]

Tattie Heid scores

[Captain Trips]

The Peepul have scored

[cabbageandribs1875]

hope this team don't collapse like the last lot

[Captain Trips]

BL will get 2 more tonight.

[BILLYHIBS]

Cmon Kambarry do something

[cabbageandribs1875]

ach just **** right off eh

[Captain Trips]

Not for the first time in his career Tavernier ripped a new arse there.

[hibsbollah]

Why did Leon Bailey go off? He's their dangerman.

[Jim44]

What gives with these foreign teams who give away a good lead against the Huns.

[easty]

Why did Leon Bailey go off? He's their dangerman.

He didn’t

[EdinMike]

Ryan Kent 😂 made a Kent of that alright !

[BILLYHIBS]

Ryan Kent 😂 made a Kent of that alright !

7m

:faf:

[Sir David Gray]

3-1

[Captain Trips]

Joyus, haha McGregor

[cabbageandribs1875]

will this team have any first picks available for the return

[BILLYHIBS]

That’s the difference

Auf Weidersehen Pet!

[Captain Trips]

Silence at Ibrox.

[Captain Trips]

Glass bottle on pitch

[cabbageandribs1875]

pheeeeeww that's better

[Del Boy]

Stadium emptying quickly now

[StevesFamau5]

Bottle on the pitch.... "But but but it was aw the wee tims who dunnit" sore loser huns.

Vermin!

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[BILLYHIBS]

Bottle on the pitch.... "But but but it was aw the wee tims who dunnit" sore loser huns.

Vermin!

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Hope the UEFA Observer is taking note that and their horrible songs about WW2 and the rest of the pish they sing

[Stuart93]

Glass bottle on pitch

Yep. Surely they will be ripped to shreds in the Scottish MSM like we were???

Somehow I doubt that

[Biggie]

Great seeing a team so technically proficient.
Zipping the ball about, taking it on, moving it, speed, pace.....they'll pump the the's when the get them back home.
Brilliant

[Sir David Gray]

Yep. Surely they will be ripped to shreds in the Scottish MSM like we were???

Somehow I doubt that

:faf:

[cabbageandribs1875]

i assume the return will be played with no fans in attendance

[Ronniekirk]

i assume the return will be played with no fans in attendance

Yep that had already been agreed


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[cabbageandribs1875]

Yep that had already been agreed


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ta, missed it, no hostile home fans then


and no filthy party tunes from away fans

[Kato]

The Rangers fans hate it when refs have got to be fair due to VAR. Their shout for a penalty there would have been given by most Scottish refs.

They must see VAR as the most papish of catholic conspiricies. Don't the authorities know ra peepul are entitled to handle the ball when it suits them? Last night's decisions put back it's implementation in Scotland by at least two seasons.

[theonlywayisup]

They must see VAR as the most papish of catholic conspiricies. Don't the authorities know ra peepul are entitled to handle the ball when it suits them? Last night's decisions put back it's implementation in Scotland by at least two seasons.

The problem with VAR is that for some decisions it's a bit unclear whether the evidence being presented is strong enough to give a correct decision. For example, there have been handball decisions in the past that have been given and some that have not when the evidence being presented is the same on both occasions. We've already heard commentators saying "how can you give a penalty for that decision and then not give one for this". In E&W, this happens even when you've got unbiased VAR referees.

Can you imagine the situation in Scotland when the majority are viewed as either Celtic biased or The Rangers biased? Someone with a The Rangers bias would have looked at the penalty decision last night and most likely have said "no penalty".

Imagine when decisions go against The Rangers. I can just hear Ally McCoist asking "Who are these people people; I demand to know".

[Kato]

The problem with VAR is that for some decisions it's a bit unclear whether the evidence being presented is strong enough to give a correct decision. For example, there have been handball decisions in the past that have been given and some that have not when the evidence being presented is the same on both occasions. We've already heard commentators saying "how can you give a penalty for that decision and then not give one for this". In E&W, this happens even when you've got unbiased VAR referees.

Can you imagine the situation in Scotland when the majority are viewed as either Celtic biased or The Rangers biased? Someone with a The Rangers bias would have looked at the penalty decision last night and most likely have said "no penalty".

Imagine when decisions go against The Rangers. I can just hear Ally McCoist asking "Who are these people people; I demand to know".Yes. That's how it would go in Scotland. However rather than brushed aside during the match and forgotten about they'd at least have justify their decision. If all that does is shine a brighter light on their reluctance to give decisions against Rangers at least we can all enjoy the squirm.

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[theonlywayisup]

Any goals yet?

Was disappointed to see that Hertz hadn't conceded until I realised that the game was tomorrow.

[Since452]

Just finishing cutting the grass and doing a bit of weeding. Much better.

[Hermit Crab]

10 German bombers heard clearly in this blog from Thursday.

https://youtu.be/n0ZhN_a6MC4

[Sir David Gray]

8-0 Livingston.

[Steven79]

8-0 Livingston.All offside as well!

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[Lancs Harp]

8-0 Livingston.

Marv scored the lot.

[we are hibs]

14:30 BT sports. We're back :greengrin

[Hibeesmad]

14:30 bt sports. We're back :greengrin

And it's live

[SHODAN]

Actual football.

[Vault Boy]

Really looking forward to this Dortmund match. Will be surreal watching without the fans.

[Billy Whizz]

Actual football.

It’s not really, actual football has fans in the stadium.

[Ronniekirk]

It’s not really, actual football has fans in the stadium.

I heard somewhere 213 fans are allowed in Wonder how they arrived at that figure and how they choose who is getting in and what they will need to go through to be approved then admitted


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[St Pauli Hibee]

I heard somewhere 213 fans are allowed in Wonder how they arrived at that figure and how they choose who is getting in and what they will need to go through to be approved then admitted


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It's not 213 fans. It's players, staff, media etc to make up that number. No fans at all in any grounds.

[Billy Whizz]

It's not 213 fans. It's players, staff, media etc to make up that number. No fans at all in any grounds.

Derek Rae was saying last night, around 300 people would be used on match days

[The Spaceman]

Really looking forward to this Dortmund match. Will be surreal watching without the fans.

A much welcome relief to have some footy back. Weird without the fans but will be good to see nonetheless.

[we are hibs]

Steve McManaman on the commentary..great :rolleyes:

[CapitalGreen]

This is murder, a massive local derby and it feels like I’m watching an open training session.

[lord bunberry]

Is var in operation?

[SJNB Hibby]

Haaland looking dangerous still

[Scouse Hibee]

What an atmosphere 🙄

Just shows how much the crowd bring to the game.

[SJNB Hibby]

Is var in operation?

Apparently yes

[Vault Boy]

Dortmund well on top. Schalke can't get of their half.

[The Modfather]

Thought it would be good to have the option of some live football, but not sure it’s for me having the game in silence.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I heard somewhere 213 fans are allowed in Wonder how they arrived at that figure and how they choose who is getting in and what they will need to go through to be approved then admitted


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Arrived by Über

[Scorrie]

Leipzig v Freiburg game pretty decent. Timo Werner is some player

[we are hibs]

What a finish. What a player

[blackpoolhibs]

Given it 25 minutes, nope, not for me.:rolleyes:

[David_D]

Very well worked goal from Dortmund. Deserved.

[lucky]

Professional football without fans is crap. It’s a novelty having a game on tv but it just seems like a game up the park but obviously a higher standard. It might be different if it was Hibs but it’s just a poor watch

[SJNB Hibby]

What a finish. What a player

How are we gonna stop him if we meet Norway in the Final??

[Ronniekirk]

Derek Rae was saying last night, around 300 people would be used on match days

That’s a lot of people 150 from each team a few camera men couple of commentators medical people Maybe journalists


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[Vault Boy]

Haaland just doing Haaland things. Hazard isnt half bad either.

[Scouse Hibee]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!

[Hibs90]

Haaland is some player. Future Balon D'Or winner.

[calumhibee1]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!

Wondered that myself.

Haaland is ridiculously good. He’ll be the best player in the world in 2 or 3 years imo.

[BILLYHIBS]

RB Leipzig 0 v 1 Freiburg

[one day maybe...]

Not for me. Nice to have live football but without the passion of the fans in the ground, it’s got nothing about it to keep my interest, unfortunately

[we are hibs]

Are we going to have weeks of people saying "this is pish" now? If you dont like it, dont watch it.

[Scouse Hibee]

Are we going to have weeks of people saying "this is pish" now? If you dont like it, dont watch it.

You have to watch it to decide if it’s pish surely?

[St Pauli Hibee]

Dortmund 2-0 Schalke. Guerreiro

[supermcginn]

Dortmund are sheer class. Joy to watch 2-0

[Scouse Hibee]

Dortmund 2-0 Schalke. Guerreiro

Poor from the keeper

[Smartie]

Can they not stick murals up and go for some EA piped crowd noise?

That must be better.

[lord bunberry]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!
I think it must be a symbolic thing, the players came onto the pitch in face masks.

[MWHIBBIES]

Real shame Haaland never played at Easter Road. Would've loved to have seen him. Couldn't make away leg.

[HoboHarry]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!

Got me beat. The subs are wearing masks which they'll take off if the play. It's mental.

[MWHIBBIES]

To think this is Dortmund missing Reus, Sancho, Witsel and Can. Would be a hammering

[SingaporeHibs]

If they could play some fan noise, you wouldn’t notice the lack of crowd most of the time. Enjoying the game.

[Keith_M]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!


Stupid, isn't it.

Totally pointless and done purely for PR.

[Sir David Gray]

Not for me.

They're missing a trick not following the lead of South Korea who played fan noises over the tannoy during the game.

Much better from a TV point of view.

[St Pauli Hibee]

Dortmund 3-0 Schalke. Hazard game over 47mins. Keeper rank again

[Sir David Gray]

Why are the subs and coaches etc sat apart? They have been together in quarantine, train together and play together so social distancing is pointless!

Nonsense.

It's just modern football all over though.

I'd love to know what scientific advice they've followed by implementing that rule.

[007]

Leipzig miss a sitter from 4 yards out with just the keeper to beat. Freiburg busting my coupon at the moment.

[Iggy Pope]

Not for me.

They're missing a trick not following the lead of South Korea who played fan noises over the tannoy during the game.

Much better from a TV point of view.

You’re kidding.

[supermcginn]

4 nil different class from bvb.

[DH1875]

4-0 Dortmund. Not feeling it to be honest.

[calumhibee1]

Quite enjoying this for all the criticism it’s getting.

[Scouse Hibee]

Quite enjoying this for all the criticism it’s getting.

Yeah me too, the decent football from Dortmund has kept my interest.

[Scorrie]

Leipzig equalise ...

[supermcginn]

Yeah me too, the decent football from Dortmund has kept my interest.

Exactly, what else are people watching? The chase or something 🤮

[blackpoolhibs]

Exactly, what else are people watching? The chase or something 🤮

Soccer Saturday for me.

[heretoday]

22 blokes shouting at each other for 90 minutes. Not for me.

[B.H.F.C]

Wasn’t anywhere near as bad as I anticipated. Mainly because Dortmund are always decent to watch.

[StevesFamau5]

Good result for Hertha in Hoffenheim.. 2 very good goals as well.

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[lord bunberry]

I really enjoyed having football to watch again, it’s not ideal but it’s better than nothing.

[Iggy Pope]

Good result for Hertha in Hoffenheim.. 2 very good goals as well.

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I’ve a big German friend who is Hertha daft as well as loving the Hibs having studied here and he will be loving this. He is always at me to get over there for a game having joined me at the Union friendly in 2012. He doesn’t understand the green brotherhood stuff and likes to remind me that Celtic also play in green and we clearly don’t prefer them!

[Sir David Gray]

You’re kidding.

No why? :confused:

[MWHIBBIES]

22 blokes shouting at each other for 90 minutes. Not for me.

So you don't actually like football at all? Or am I missing something.

[Iggy Pope]

No why? :confused:

Canned crowds? Sounds hellish whether they’re South Korean or not. A bit like watching Catchphrase..

[04Sauzee]

Watched the Dortmund game 4 goals and i still didn't really enjoy it.

[Sir David Gray]

Canned crowds? Sounds hellish whether they’re South Korean or not. A bit like watching Catchphrase..

It was a lot better from a TV perspective than what was shown today from Germany.

[hfc rd]

Enjoyed it simply because I have missed watching football on a Saturday plus the German league is one of the best in the world. Dortmund were brilliant to watch this afternoon.

Will admit it is simply not the same without the fans but I guess this is something we are all going to have to get used for some time as reckon it will be a while before we see supporters back inside the stadium.

[Spike Mandela]

I’m with Jock Stein on this...

“Football is for the fans. It can be the greatest game in the world but if there are no people to watch it, it becomes nothing. The fans are the lifeblood of the game”

[SteveHFC]

1-0 Gladbach.

[BILLYHIBS]

Eintracht Frankfurt 0 v 1 Borussia Monchengladbach


1730 ko

[StevesFamau5]

Well that was fast.... Empty stadium or not. F'n loving the fact fitbaw is back

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[Iggy Pope]

It was a lot better from a TV perspective than what was shown today from Germany.

I’ll need to take your word for that. Unless you’re referring to Catchphrase. Canned crowd noise, ****s sake.......

[BILLYHIBS]

Eintracht Frankfurt 0 v 2 Borussia Munchengladbach

[660]

The lack of fans kills it for me tbh

[The 90+2]

The lack of fans kills it for me tbh

I thought I would be the same but I’m actually really enjoying it.

There’s something really fascinating watching the players try as hard as they do in these games and motivating themselves as much as if it was in front of full stadiums. I was expecting more of a training like environment.

The fact that borussia monchengladfitbasbach are winning is a bonus 👍

[Scouse Hibee]

22 blokes shouting at each other for 90 minutes. Not for me.

Just like watching in the park and I enjoy that too.

[Since452]

Borussia Mönchengladbach coasting. Never in doubt

[JimBHibees]

Dortmund were very good. Certainly very different without crowds but will watch if a decent game.

[heretoday]

So you don't actually like football at all? Or am I missing something.

Can't bloody stand it! No, it's just the eerieness of the whole business.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Backed Dortmund BTTS, would've been annoying if the other mob had bothered trying. 😠

[GreenCastle]

Found it really odd some comments here about no fans.

I guess crowds give the buzz and sometimes it’s funny to hear certain chants / plus see fans go crazy over goals / decisions etc.

BUT I also think watching football without sound / crowd is a way to appreciate it also.

You can hear players shout and actually watch the game without the nonsense (Rangers singing sectarian songs for example?!!).

Even you watch a game live and speak with someone after who watched on TV and they have a completely different view point which can always be good to discuss - sometimes it’s better live / sometimes TV makes it more entertaining with replays etc.

As someone else said watching a game down the park or a Hibs development game.

Obviously I would prefer a crowd and the noise but it was good to see top class players back in action and gave me some hope Hibs / football be very back more regularly- something we would all love to see.

[Ronniekirk]

Found it really odd some comments here about no fans.

I guess crowds give the buzz and sometimes it’s funny to hear certain chants / plus see fans go crazy over goals / decisions etc.

BUT I also think watching football without sound / crowd is a way to appreciate it also.

You can hear players shout and actually watch the game without the nonsense (Rangers singing sectarian songs for example?!!).

Even you watch a game live and speak with someone after who watched on TV and they have a completely different view point which can always be good to discuss - sometimes it’s better live / sometimes TV makes it more entertaining with replays etc.

As someone else said watching a game down the park or a Hibs development game.

Obviously I would prefer a crowd and the noise but it was good to see top class players back in action and gave me some hope Hibs / football be very back more regularly- something we would all love to see.

I can’t imagine s the players will enjoy it as much Managers often say the fans lifted the team when it’s a good atmosphere and have been at many a game where that is the case and you can see team respond
Saw some of the highlights of a few goals which were well created and taken
But have said before it’s not fir me
Would be interesting after a few games to get the players views. It they will be happy just to get game time back into Thier legs and improve match fitness



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[we are hibs]

12:30 kick off today with greuther furth vs hamburg from the 2nd tier

[GreenCastle]

I can’t imagine s the players will enjoy it as much Managers often say the fans lifted the team when it’s a good atmosphere and have been at many a game where that is the case and you can see team respond
Saw some of the highlights of a few goals which were well created and taken
But have said before it’s not fir me
Would be interesting after a few games to get the players views. It they will be happy just to get game time back into Thier legs and improve match fitness



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100% with fans is better and fair point about lifting a team.

Must be easier for an away team playing at Ibrox / Celtic Park for example.

Just surprised folk turned it off etc - football is football.

[we are hibs]

Hunburg trailing 1-0


Now 1-1

[Andy74]

Hunburg trailing 1-0


Now 1-1

2 good headers.

[we are hibs]

Finished 2-2 after a last kick of the ball equaliser. 3 games, 4 goals in each game. Not bad.

[BILLYHIBS]

Cologne 1 v 0 Mainz

[BILLYHIBS]

Cologne 2 v 0 Mainz

[The 90+2]

Cologne 2 v 0 Mainz

Lovely goal too.

[K-Zazu]

Ghost games are better than nae games

[BILLYHIBS]

Cologne 2 v 2 Mainz

[BILLYHIBS]

Union Berlin 0 v 1 Bayern Munich

Lewandowski pen

[Hibeesmad]

The games I've seen so far still seem very competitive.

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t think the Munich game has been a bad watch.

It’s different, but it’s better than whatever I was watching this time last Sunday.

[Hibeesmad]

I don’t think the Munich game has been a bad watch.

It’s different, but it’s better than whatever I was watching this time last Sunday.

It has helped the day's go a bit faster and a fresh feel of normality.

[BILLYHIBS]

Union Berlin 0 v 2 Bayern Munich

Lewandowski

Pavard

[One Day Soon]

Absolutely bizarre being able to hear birdsong from the Union Berlin stadium throughout the match commentary.

[B.H.F.C]

It has helped the day's go a bit faster and a fresh feel of normality.

Looking on Skybet, there is quite a few countries with leagues starting up in the next couple of weeks. Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Austria, Hungary and Poland off the top of my head.

[04Sauzee]

Hertha Berlin Vs Union Berlin tonight if anyone fancies it.

I know nothing about these teams or how they are doing in the league

[GreenCastle]

Berlin derby just started - great to have football back on Friday evenings.

[Ronniekirk]

Hertha Berlin Vs Union Berlin tonight if anyone fancies it.

I know nothing about these teams or how they are doing in the league

I just can’t be bothered watching a game with no fans
After watching Rewynd of Cup Final it just confirms that
Don’t mind watching a highlights programme of the goals But that’s as far as I could stretch to fir now


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[HappyAsHellas]

It's quite similar to watching games on the BBC when you turn the sound down because the commentators are useless.

[David_D]

2-0 Hertha. 2 goals in as many minutes.

[HappyAsHellas]

1 - 0 Hertha

[HappyAsHellas]

2 - 0!

[we are hibs]

First goal was a great cross and header

[HappyAsHellas]

3 - 0 and I'm the only one watching.

[David_D]

Hertha are playing some good stuff.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

No need for the boy to be gobbing there..tut tut..

[hibee_girl]

It's quite similar to watching games on the BBC when you turn the sound down because the commentators are useless.

:agree:

My Grandad always mutes the tv cos he can’t stand the commentators so I’m well used to watching silent football :greengrin

[The_Exile]

:agree:

My Grandad always mutes the tv cos he can’t stand the commentators so I’m well used to watching silent football :greengrin

I remember watching the 2nd leg of the Watford v Leicester playoff in 2013 without commentators, it was crowd noise only as that was an option on the sky red button or something. It is hands down the best experience watching a game on TV I've ever had, it obviously did help that it had the most incredible minute of football at the end anyone has ever seen but I think this should be a standard option for every single live TV game.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Easy peasy now..4-0..

[StevesFamau5]

Easy peasy now..4-0..From cagey 1st half to total domination 2nd.

This team has a lot of potential.

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[HappyAsHellas]

Didn't realise that was Boyata that got the 4th

[hfc rd]

I remember watching the 2nd leg of the Watford v Leicester playoff in 2013 without commentators, it was crowd noise only as that was an option on the sky red button or something. It is hands down the best experience watching a game on TV I've ever had, it obviously did help that it had the most incredible minute of football at the end anyone has ever seen but I think this should be a standard option for every single live TV game.


Amazon give that option when they broadcast the EPL games in December. Definitely agree with you that it’s a far better experience watching the game with only the crowd noise in the background rather than having someone like a Robbie Savage or Steve McManaman rambling away

[GreenCastle]

Still makes me laugh when folk need crowd noise / to see a crowd to enjoy a game.

Think of Scottish football..Hamilton and others where no atmosphere and loads of empty seats.

Ok the crowd can help a rubbish game but a good game is a good game whether at the Gyle Park or Hampden.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Agreed...it's just getting used to no crowd noise...it'll no take long for punters to come round to this 'new'football on telly,when there's nowt else to watch..

[eastterrace]

Just like watching a bounce game , not for me .

[BILLYHIBS]

Paderborn 0 v 1 hoffenheim

Skov

[BILLYHIBS]

Borussia Munchengladbach 0 v 1 Bayer Leverkusen

Havertz

Paderborn 1 v 1 Hoffenheim

Srbeny

[BILLYHIBS]

S C Freiburg 0 v 1 Werder Bremen

Bittencourt

[BILLYHIBS]

Wolfsburg 0 v 1 Dortmund

Guerreiro

[HappyAsHellas]

1 - 0 Dortmund

[cabbageandribs1875]

gladbach 1 bayer 2

[Since452]

Grim with no fans. Not for me

[BILLYHIBS]

Wolfsburg 0 v 2 Dortmund

Borussia Munchengladbach 1 v 3 Bayer Leverkusen

[BILLYHIBS]

Freiburg 1 v 1 Werder Bremen