2019-20 season non-Hibs games thread

[Northernhibee]

Villa need a goal here.

[3pm]

Villa sending on the defenders. Hope it doesn't end in tears.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Villa sending on the defenders. Hope it doesn't end in tears.

Can see Watford winning against Arsenal here.

[Northernhibee]

SJM aside, Villa deserve to go down today. Bournemouth and Watford are putting up a fight here, Villa are gutless.

[MWHIBBIES]

SJM aside, Villa deserve to go down today. Bournemouth and Watford are putting up a fight here, Villa are gutless.

They're not gutless if they are donig what they need to survive. Watford needed to be 3-0 before they started playing, thats not admirable.

[Jonnyboy]

Grealish 1-0

[matty_f]

Assist from SJM as well. 👍👍

[3pm]

Oooooft.

[3pm]

Ffs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Grealish 1-0

What was the keeper thinking about?

1-1 Yarmolenko

[matty_f]

That’s harsh - deflection like that is brutal.

[erin go bragh]

Keeper on his line and it’s an easy save . Hope Villa hold on but I’ve got a horrible feeling they won’t .

[Scouse Hibee]

What was the keeper thinking about?

1-1 Yarmolenko

Brutal deflection

[Pretty Boy]

That's a really poor tackle from Jonny Evans. He knew it as well.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Brutal deflection

I was referring to the first goal, that's why I quoted JB.

[Jonnyboy]

Phew!! Delighted for SJM ✅✅

[Jim44]

Villa stay up.

[Lago]

Villa stay up.
Yes pleased with that but they need to get they're act together next season or they'll be down

[Scouse Hibee]

I was referring to the first goal, that's why I quoted JB.

👍

[JimBHibees]

Delighted for SJM been getting better and better since lockdown getting over a very serious injury.

[hibee-boys]

I wonder if Rod added a £££ bonus payment clause to Hibs for Villa staying in the Premiership whilst Mcginn there😂

[JeMeSouviens]

Delighted for SJM been getting better and better since lockdown getting over a very serious injury.

He played well today. Much more like his old self.

[supermcginn]

No surprise to see grealish bail out villa yet again. Much bigger things await for him.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Ron will be putting his chequebook back in his drawer as SJM will be going nowhere now.

[JimBHibees]

No surprise to see grealish bail out villa yet again. Much bigger things await for him.

Got to be said Fabianski had a shocker with his goal.

[lord bunberry]

No surprise to see grealish bail out villa yet again. Much bigger things await for him.
I’m still not convinced he’ll leave, he’s Villa through and through, I hope he stays. I go down here every year and they absolutely adore super John, but Grealish is their main man, he’s an absolute hero.

[neil7908]

No surprise to see grealish bail out villa yet again. Much bigger things await for him.

I haven't been that impressed the few times I've seen him play. Some of the figures quoted for him are unreal. I just don't see the likes of Spurs or Manchester United paying £80m for him or whatever

[lord bunberry]

I haven't been that impressed the few times I've seen him play. Some of the figures quoted for him are unreal. I just don't see the likes of Spurs or Manchester United paying £80m for him or whatever
He’s a top quality player who’s worth every penny. When you look at some of the players that have gone for similar money he’s better than most of them, he’s a proper football player and a match winner.

[lord bunberry]

Super John playing in green today, he couldn’t fail.

[Billy Whizz]

Ron will be putting his chequebook back in his drawer as SJM will be going nowhere now.

John’s value is so much greater being a Premier League player

[HoboHarry]

I haven't been that impressed the few times I've seen him play. Some of the figures quoted for him are unreal. I just don't see the likes of Spurs or Manchester United paying £80m for him or whatever
He's been a stand out in a bottom three team for a lot of the season. He will be terrific in a better team IMHO.

[MWHIBBIES]

He’s a top quality player who’s worth every penny. When you look at some of the players that have gone for similar money he’s better than most of them, he’s a proper football player and a match winner.

What 80 million pound players is he better than?

[Hiber-nation]

SJM was great at the start of the season, form tailed off, he got injured then after lockdown he really struggled. Came on to a game in the last 2 matches thankfully. Can't see anyone making bids for him - Grealish and Luiz are the stand outs in that team. Hopefully he'll kick on next season once Villa sign a couple of decent strikers (if they don't they'll be doomed).

[lord bunberry]

He's been a stand out in a bottom three team for a lot of the season. He will be terrific in a better team IMHO.
That’s the thing, no team in the bottom half have a player anywhere near as good as Grealish. In a good team he’d be a superstar, he reminds me a lot of Chris Waddle.

[NC1875]

What 80 million pound players is he better than?

Harry McGuire for a start

[supermcginn]

Got to be said Fabianski had a shocker with his goal.

Even if he scored goal of the season you would slate him. He is sheer class and villa are a one man team.

[MWHIBBIES]

Harry McGuire for a start

Maybe but very different positions. Maguire is the best central defender for a team that finished 3rd. He really isn't that bad.

[HoboHarry]

What 80 million pound players is he better than?

That's a meaningless question. Any good player is more than likely going to show better with a better team around him.

[Andy74]

That’s the thing, no team in the bottom half have a player anywhere near as good as Grealish. In a good team he’d be a superstar, he reminds me a lot of Chris Waddle.

Created most chances in the league and most fouled player in the league. He would be a great signing for one of the bigger teams.

[MWHIBBIES]

That's a meaningless question. Any good player is more than likely going to show better with a better team around him.

Yeah sure but to claim he is better than most of the other players who have gone for 80ish million is laughable. He couldn't lace most of their boots.

[JimBHibees]

Even if he scored goal of the season you would slate him. He is sheer class and villa are a one man team.

What are you talking about? He is a talented player but barely scored a goal or created an assist since Jan and he only scored today because the goalie dived out the way. He is talented imo overrated and not sure he is good enough to play in a much better team to be honest. One man team :greengrin obviously too busy listening to Sky pundits.

[HoboHarry]

Yeah sure but to claim he is better than most of the other players who have gone for 80ish million is laughable. He couldn't lace most of their boots.

I hope you are big enough to retract that next year if he shines for a club like Manchester United, which I suspect he will do.

[lord bunberry]

Super John had his best game since the restart today. He’s very much a premier league player.

[Andy74]

Yeah sure but to claim he is better than most of the other players who have gone for 80ish million is laughable. He couldn't lace most of their boots.

He’s probably a better option on current form than a few like Rodriguez, Griezmann and Coutinho.

[MWHIBBIES]

I hope you are big enough to retract that next year if he shines for a club like Manchester United, which I suspect he will do.

No, I'm not going to retract saying he is currently nowhere near Bale, Ronaldo, Zidane, Hazard, Saurez etc.

[MWHIBBIES]

He’s probably a better option on current form than a few like Rodriguez, Griezmann and Coutinho.

Maybe, but those guys have had peaks that Grealish can only dream of right now. Greizmann doesn't suit Barca but he is leagues ahead of Grealish.

[heretoday]

John McGinn would do well at Arsenal because he uses his erse a lot.

Seriously, he would fit in fine.

[Scouse Hibee]

Leighton Baines has announced his retirement after 13 years at Everton. Turned down the offer of a new one year playing contract and is to hang up his boots.

[lord bunberry]

Leighton Baines has announced his retirement after 13 years at Everton. Turned down the offer of a new one year playing contract and is to hang up his boots.
Fair play to the guy, not may players know when to give it up and there’s no doubt he could play on at a lower level.

[ancient hibee]

:na na:
SJM was great at the start of the season, form tailed off, he got injured then after lockdown he really struggled. Came on to a game in the last 2 matches thankfully. Can't see anyone making bids for him - Grealish and Luiz are the stand outs in that team. Hopefully he'll kick on next season once Villa sign a couple of decent strikers (if they don't they'll be doomed).

Think it’s defenders they need.Sheffield have proved that you can prosper in that league without scoring a lot of goals but you just can’t give them away like Villa do.

[Speedway]

The more English games I watch, the more infuriated I get by players writhing around after a nothing tackle, only to get straight back up once they’ve got the decision.

My word for that is cheating.

[McD]

The more English games I watch, the more infuriated I get by players writhing around after a nothing tackle, only to get straight back up once they’ve got the decision.

My word for that is cheating.


:agree:

watched a player in a game a few weeks ago, a midfielder, who picked up the ball wide at the corner of his own box. Opposition player challenged him as he tried to kick the ball away. It’s clear there’s no foul, but the midfielder immediately starts limping and hirpling, half drops to the ground grimacing, looking to the ref for a foul.

the ref immediately waves it away, and the player starts sprinting hard to get up the pitch, no limp or injury at all.

its blatant cheating

[JimBHibees]

The more English games I watch, the more infuriated I get by players writhing around after a nothing tackle, only to get straight back up once they’ve got the decision.

My word for that is cheating.

Agree the amount of diving and play acting is ridiculous and refs seem unwilling to punish it for some reason.

[Bobby's Cinema]

The more English games I watch, the more infuriated I get by players writhing around after a nothing tackle, only to get straight back up once they’ve got the decision.

My word for that is cheating.
There were at least 3 or 4 instances of Man Utd players going down softly in the box looking for pens. And I’ve seen the same each time Ive watched them over the last few weeks. Brutal and I can see why they get so many pens but there is a problem IMO with the way the laws are being applied around VAR;

If the referee DOES award the pen himself, VAR will back him up and award on the basis of any contact whatsoever. So pretty much any contact whatsoever, however minimal or soft, will still be awarded.

If the referee DOES NOT award the pen, VAR will consider if there is enough contact to award - is it a clear and obvious error. Ie there can be some, but there has to be enough.

Feels to me referees are pointing to the spot far more frequently and you are far more likely to get the pen once the referee has already awarded it than if not. I’d be interested to see the stats on how the number of pens awarded under VAR in the premier league compares with previous seasons to back that up.

[Pagan Hibernia]

There were at least 3 or 4 instances of Man Utd players going down softly in the box looking for pens. And I’ve seen the same each time Ive watched them over the last few weeks. Brutal and I can see why they get so many pens but there is a problem IMO with the way the laws are being applied around VAR;

If the referee DOES award the pen himself, VAR will back him up and award on the basis of any contact whatsoever. So pretty much any contact whatsoever, however minimal or soft, will still be awarded.

If the referee DOES NOT award the pen, VAR will consider if there is enough contact to award - is it a clear and obvious error. Ie there can be some, but there has to be enough.

Feels to me referees are pointing to the spot far more frequently and you are far more likely to get the pen once the referee has already awarded it than if not. I’d be interested to see the stats on how the number of pens awarded under VAR in the premier league compares with previous seasons to back that up.

their penalty today was as clear a foul as you’ll ever see

[heretoday]

Agree the amount of diving and play acting is ridiculous and refs seem unwilling to punish it for some reason.

That and the VAR are the bane of the current sport of football.
Tiny Wharton wouldn't have put up with it.

[HoboHarry]

That and the VAR are the bane of the current sport of football.
Tiny Wharton wouldn't have put up with it.
Tiny Wharton wouldn't have left the center circle to deal with the problem......

[cabbageandribs1875]

Brentford 1 Swansea 0(1-1) 10 mins played

2-0 after 15 mins

easy money :)

Fulham play cardiff tomorrow night 2-0 up from the first leg, looking very much like an all-london final

[MWHIBBIES]

Ibrahimovic becomes the first player to score 50 league goals for both Milan and Inter. 2 tonight at 38 years of age, unbelievable player really. Think Messi and Ronaldo have overshadowed what a player he is. Over 200 goals since hitting 30.

[Iggy Pope]

Tiny Wharton wouldn't have left the center circle to deal with the problem......

His knuckles would still have been in reach of John Greigs regardless.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Brentford 3 Swansea 0 after 46 mins, that'll be that then

the home team are going to make a huge profit when they sell benrahma, only paid 2.75m for him

[erin go bragh]

Ibrahimovic becomes the first player to score 50 league goals for both Milan and Inter. 2 tonight at 38 years of age, unbelievable player really. Think Messi and Ronaldo have overshadowed what a player he is. Over 200 goals since hitting 30.

The guys won trophies at every club he has played for . And he’s had more clubs than Tiger Woods .
I

[Iggy Pope]

Brentford 3 Swansea 0 after 46 mins, that'll be that then

the home team are going to make a huge profit when they sell benrahma, only paid 2.75m for him

And good for them. A nice club with great fans and a grand old stadium they’re leaving.

[cabbageandribs1875]

And good for them. A nice club with great fans and a grand old stadium they’re leaving.


70 years since they graced the top league, hope they beat fulham

[cabbageandribs1875]

missed that goal. 3-1 (3-2) 5+ mins remaining

[Callum_62]

Brentford Fulham final will be tasty

Hope Brentford go up

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[marinello59]

Delighted to see Brentford get to the play off final. What a shame their fans couldn’t have been there to say goodbye to Griffin Park in style.

[hibee-boys]

Ibrahimovic becomes the first player to score 50 league goals for both Milan and Inter. 2 tonight at 38 years of age, unbelievable player really. Think Messi and Ronaldo have overshadowed what a player he is. Over 200 goals since hitting 30.

Incredible record for scoring goals and collecting trophies at every club he has been at. Talks the talks but has the stats to back it all up,, fantastic career.

[BILLYHIBS]

Ibrahimovic becomes the first player to score 50 league goals for both Milan and Inter. 2 tonight at 38 years of age, unbelievable player really. Think Messi and Ronaldo have overshadowed what a player he is. Over 200 goals since hitting 30.
One for my quiz


:thumbsup:

[weecounty hibby]

One for my quiz


:thumbsup:
Is the answer Ibrahimovic?

[BILLYHIBS]

Is the answer Ibrahimovic?
:top marks

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT Fulham 1 Cardiff 2 agg 3-2 so Brentford v Fulham it is, i think the bees will shade it, they beat fulham both league games so they know how to do it

[tamig]

FT Fulham 1 Cardiff 2 agg 3-2 so Brentford v Fulham it is, i think the bees will shade it, they beat fulham both league games so they know how to do it

They’re not very good at play-off finals though. Would love to see them do it this time.

[Lancs Harp]

Fulham v Brentford could be a cracker, two good footballing teams and both with a bit of a soft underbelly. Such a pity it will be played with no fans, it would would have been a great occasion. Still should be a good match with a few goals in it.

And just to add a fond farewell to Griffin Park, a cracking day out, infamous for having a pub on each corner of the ground, naturally an away fans favourite. Fond memories.

[cabbageandribs1875]

They’re not very good at play-off finals though. Would love to see them do it this time.

Brentford early favourites with the bookies who as we know are seldom wrong...i'm with them :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Maybe but very different positions. Maguire is the best central defender for a team that finished 3rd. He really isn't that bad.Played every minute for utd in the league. First player since pallister to do it I think for utd.

Made mistakes but he's an improvement on what they had. They paid £80m cos he's English and they're Manchester United.

I saw grealish at old Trafford earlier in the season. He scored a good goal. He looked good for 40 mins or so they faded. He's good, not great and I wouldn't be spending 80mill on him when that money could be better spent.

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[SHODAN]

That's us for this season!