Scotland v Russia

[theonlywayisup]

Good luck to Scotland tonight! Anyone going to watch it?

I feel more confident having Clarke as manager. I feel that we've a good crop of players in some areas of the team and my expectation is that he'll get the best out of them. We're lacking in some areas of the team, but hoping that Clarke has the same impact he had at Kilmarnock.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49579030

C'mon Scotland :saltireflag:saltireflag:saltireflag

As an aside, it's great having the diversion of a Scotland game to take us away from the pain of watching Hibs. Not said that for a few years.

[essexhibee]

Feel slightly nervous about tonight.

Which must means I care again :greengrin. A win would be massive in getting some feel good back and getting momentum behind Clarke as he was the man we all wanted for the first time in a long time.

[The 90+2]

Scotland 3/1 to win. Decent price.

[Daniel 1875]

I'll be there tonight - huge game in the campaign. Russia are a bit of an unknown quantity after the World Cup given we've not played them in quite a while. On paper the team is pretty promising, despite some slim pickings at centre forward. Fingers crossed for a good result.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Currently on the train up to Glasgow for it.

I lost all confidence of Scotland winning games a long time ago.

[Onceinawhile]

I'll watch it, but we're guff at centre half and pretty guff at centre forward.

Meaning we'll concede and likely not score many. Not a great place to be.

Need LG back pronto to at least solve one of the issues.

[SteveHFC]

Heading through to Glasgow in a while. Must win game.

[JXM73]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

[California-Hibs]

Can't wait for this one! Definitely a biggie! Come in Scotland!!

[HAPPY HIBERNIAN]

3-1 Russia

[WeeRussell]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

Seriously :confused: Have you given up on absolutely everything related to Scotland in that case?

I'm a big independence supporter myself and was disappointed in the way our majority voted, but it never occured to me to change my support for the football team.

[bigswissstriker]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn

[hfc rd]

Need to win otherwise we are pretty much out. Russia have made a solid start to this group and are rightly so favourites for 2nd place.

[Leitherhibs]

Will always back the national side, thought I totally understand the apathy that many feel towards the team when we've, IMO, under-achieved for so long.

Lack of strikers are an issue, don't see a big problem at Centre Half with Cooper coming in, one of Leeds best players, who will surely get promoted this season. Other glaring area of concern is at RB, hope that when fit Tierney can do a job for us there.

Anyway, c'mon Scotland, into these human rights abusing muppets.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Strangely feeling confident that we'll get a result tonight.

Come on Scotland!

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'l be flicking between Hampden and Murrayfield, only in Scotland both sports national teams are playing on the same night..only here :grr:



but anyway, the Russians to win and Scotland to win...at murrayfield

[Northernhibee]

Idlewild performing beforehand. Will be the 21st time I've seen them live :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Leitherhibs]

i'l be flicking between Hampden and Murrayfield, only in Scotland both sports national teams are playing on the same night..only here :grr:


Terrible scheduling for those fans who don't live in central belt as well, really poor from the SRU, who at least have a degree of influence over the KO time.

[B.H.F.C]

Get a win and maybe, just maybe, a wee bit enthusiasm will start returning towards the national team.

[theonlywayisup]

Will always back the national side, thought I totally understand the apathy that many feel towards the team when we've, IMO, under-achieved for so long.

Lack of strikers are an issue, don't see a big problem at Centre Half with Cooper coming in, one of Leeds best players, who will surely get promoted this season. Other glaring area of concern is at RB, hope that when fit Tierney can do a job for us there.

Anyway, c'mon Scotland, into these human rights abusing muppets.

:aok:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Terrible scheduling for those fans who don't live in central belt as well, really poor from the SRU, who at least have a degree of influence over the KO time.


i'd like to know which fixture was arranged first, and why on earth both sports are even playing on a friday night in the first place, if the football fixture was arranged first then indeed the SRU haven't thought about fans that actually enjoy both sports :agree:

[theonlywayisup]

It was funny during yesterday's press conference when a Russian journalist asked two questions both of which referenced Gary O'Connor. Clarke responded something along the lines of "I've never spoken to Gary O'Connor and, hopefully, tomorrow you'll realise that there's more players in Scotland than just Gary O'Connor".

[cabbageandribs1875]

Will always back the national side, thought I totally understand the apathy that many feel towards the team when we've, IMO, under-achieved for so long.

Lack of strikers are an issue, don't see a big problem at Centre Half with Cooper coming in, one of Leeds best players, who will surely get promoted this season. Other glaring area of concern is at RB, hope that when fit Tierney can do a job for us there.

Anyway, c'mon Scotland, into these human rights abusing muppets.



as much as i'd love that i really wouldn't bet on it :greengrin especially when they can't beat one of their rivals at home last week, must-win games imo

[Onceinawhile]

i'd like to know which fixture was arranged first, and why on earth both sports are even playing on a friday night in the first place, if the football fixture was arranged first then indeed the SRU haven't thought about fans that actually enjoy both sports :agree:

UEFA and their "week of football" concept need to get in the bin.

This game should be on a saturday or a Sunday at a Stretch. But nope, we need international games on TV for 7 Days.

[Diclonius]

Win or playoffs.

[Leitherhibs]

i'd like to know which fixture was arranged first, and why on earth both sports are even playing on a friday night in the first place, if the football fixture was arranged first then indeed the SRU haven't thought about fans that actually enjoy both sports :agree:

Football was arranged first, SRU don't regard football fans as part of their core fan base.

[Leitherhibs]

as much as i'd love that i really wouldn't bet on it :greengrin especially when they can't beat one of their rivals at home last week, must-win games imo

Poor result, but that's been the only real blip on a very strong start to the season, think they'll have learnt from last year and make it, albeit it'll be a close run thing as it always is. I think they've got one of the strongest squads and without doubt the best manager in the league.

[The 90+2]

Idlewild performing beforehand. Will be the 21st time I've seen them live :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Good taste mate 👍👍

[SteveHFC]

Idlewild performing beforehand. Will be the 21st time I've seen them live :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Heading to Hampden earlier purely for this. :aok:

[cabbageandribs1875]

UEFA and their "week of football" concept need to get in the bin.

This game should be on a saturday or a Sunday at a Stretch. But nope, we need international games on TV for 7 Days.

ah, just realised we are playing Belgium on monday as well hence we couldn't play tomorrow, hope i'm wrong but i can only see 6 points dropped in two home games :(


Poor result, but that's been the only real blip on a very strong start to the season, think they'll have learnt from last year and make it, albeit it'll be a close run thing as it always is. I think they've got one of the strongest squads and without doubt the best manager in the league.


i got surprisingly good odds on leeds finishing in top six last season, considering they were "running away" with the league at the time, perhaps the bookies also know the deal with leeds teams :(

[Leitherhibs]

i got surprisingly good odds on leeds finishing in top six last season, considering they were "running away" with the league at the time, perhaps the bookies also know the deal with leeds teams :(

I backed them to win the league this season, price wasn't great as you might expect (think they were 2nd favs) so I'm watching there every move very closely.

[California-Hibs]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

Get a grip.

[Since90+2]

I've absolutely no idea what the scoreline will be tonight. I'd not be surprised if we are beat 2 or 3 nil but I'd also not be too shocked if we win. Suppose it makes the game kinda exciting in a way.

[Northernhibee]

Heading to Hampden earlier purely for this. :aok:

22nd time tomorrow night, 23rd in November :hyper

[KWJ]

Will always back the national side, thought I totally understand the apathy that many feel towards the team when we've, IMO, under-achieved for so long.

Lack of strikers are an issue, don't see a big problem at Centre Half with Cooper coming in, one of Leeds best players, who will surely get promoted this season. Other glaring area of concern is at RB, hope that when fit Tierney can do a job for us there.

Anyway, c'mon Scotland, into these human rights abusing muppets.

The big problem is that he's completely inexperienced at this level and who is going to play alongside him? You'd think Mulgrew but they are both left sided centre backs. With no McKenna, Souttar, Hanley and erm umm, whoever else we have that's injured...Findlay? We're in trouble.

I have high hopes for Porteous but we could do with him and others pronto.

[Hibs90]

Where is the best place to park for easy access to coming back home after the game?

[Hibs4185]

Strangely feeling confident that we'll get a result tonight.

Come on Scotland!

It’s the optimism that kills us....same as hibs!

[Hermit Crab]

Where is the best place to park for easy access to coming back home after the game?


Near Polmadie train depot.

[Billy Whizz]

Where is the best place to park for easy access to coming back home after the game?

I park on the roads around King Park station, then head back to Wdinvurgh via East Kilbride

[JimBHibees]

I park on the roads around King Park station, then head back to Wdinvurgh via East Kilbride

I would say that is the best place. Easy get away and no need to touch the m74.

[Billy Whizz]

I would say that is the best place. Easy get away and no need to touch the m74.

Go straight underneath it now

[Hibs90]

Cheers!

[ancient hibee]

i'd like to know which fixture was arranged first, and why on earth both sports are even playing on a friday night in the first place, if the football fixture was arranged first then indeed the SRU haven't thought about fans that actually enjoy both sports :agree:


Presumably Premier Sports decide when they want to show it.

[Liam6270]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

Cool story

[wookie70]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

I'll be supporting my regions team tonight at both in person at the Rugby and in heart at the Football but know exactly where you are coming from.

[Carheenlea]

I park on the roads around King Park station, then head back to Wdinvurgh via East Kilbride

Easiest route in and out of Hampden :agree: There are always big arguments about the transport infrastructure for Hampden Park, but travelling from Peebles it’s actually one of the easiest grounds to get to and from for us.

[SMAXXA]

Can’t be arsed with the national team it’s just a distraction from club football for me. Just can’t get excited about it, want Scotland to win obviously but won’t go out my way to watch them play

[SteveHFC]

Scotland to win 3-0 in a comfortable performance.

[Liam6270]

A region haha! Mon Scotland, a beautiful country in a beautiful United Kingdom

[Golden Bear]

Can’t be arsed with the national team it’s just a distraction from club football for me. Just can’t get excited about it, want Scotland to win obviously but won’t go out my way to watch them play

Strangely I now found myself more interested in the national rugby union team than the football team. It will be interesting to see the respective attendances tonight.

[SteveHFC]

Marshall
O’Donnell
Cooper
Mulgrew
Robertson
Forrest
McGinn
McGregor
McTominay
Fraser
McBurnie

[Wheat Hound]

About the best 11 we could field just now. Would like to see Leigh up top asap though once he's ready.

[Pretty Boy]

Surprised to see McLean drop out. Thought he was one of our better performers in the last couple of games.

[Diclonius]

Good team.

[we are hibs]

How the **** as a country have we ended up with mcburnie leading the line for scotland? Hes absolutely atrocious.

[bingo70]

Marshall
O’Donnell
Cooper
Mulgrew
Robertson
Forrest
McGinn
McGregor
McTominay
Fraser
McBurnie

Don’t like O’Donnell, McTominay or McBurnie but not entirely sure what the options are like there so hopefully they do the business.

[HoboHarry]

How the **** as a country have we ended up with mcburnie leading the line for scotland? Hes absolutely atrocious.
:agree: He did score last week but still, I honestly start laughing every time I see him play on telly. The term galoot was invented especially for him..... :faf:

[Hibee87]

Strangely I now found myself more interested in the national rugby union team than the football team. It will be interesting to see the respective attendances tonight.

Rugby has sold more I believe.

[hfc rd]

Probably our strongest team just now as to who is available.

Good luck to both the football and Scotland rugby team tonight! Hopefully make it a good double!

[SteveHFC]

How the **** as a country have we ended up with mcburnie leading the line for scotland? Hes absolutely atrocious.

McBurnie will score a hat trick tonight.

[bingo70]

How the **** as a country have we ended up with mcburnie leading the line for scotland? Hes absolutely atrocious.

I think he’s ***** too but he does have a good scoring record down south.

Maybe just needs a goal for Scotland.

[B.H.F.C]

Couldn’t really pick a stronger team IMO.

[bingo70]

Couldn’t really pick a stronger team IMO.

There must be a better right back than O’Donnell?

No idea who right enough but he’s not up to it imo. Was there not a change int he rules that could lead to Tavernier getting capped? I know he’s not perfect but he’s better than O’Donnell.

[SChibs]

How the **** as a country have we ended up with mcburnie leading the line for scotland? Hes absolutely atrocious.

A team just paid 20m for him so he genuinely can't be that bad. Premier league teams obviously do some sort of research and homework into their signings

[SChibs]

There must be a better right back than O’Donnell?

No idea who right enough but he’s not up to it imo. Was there not a change int he rules that could lead to Tavernier getting capped? I know he’s not perfect but he’s better than O’Donnell.

He can be capped at the end of the season i think once he has lived in Scotland for 5 years. Ridiculous rule imo

[hfc rd]

There must be a better right back than O’Donnell?

No idea who right enough but he’s not up to it imo. Was there not a change int he rules that could lead to Tavernier getting capped? I know he’s not perfect but he’s better than O’Donnell.


Might be wrong, so don’t take my word for it. But I think if he plays one more season in Scotland, he qualifies to represent Scotland. Therefore can’t see it as reckon he’ll move back down south before then.

[Smartie]

Good team, I think that's the best with the players we have available which is all you can really ask fo.

I agree that everything I've seen with my own eyes suggests that McBurnie is garbage, but the cold facts would suggest he's a £20m premier league striker. :faf:

I'd maybe choose Christie ahead of McGregor, is Christie fit? Not much between those 2 but tbh I like both of them as players.

[Smartie]

He can be capped at the end of the season i think once he has lived in Scotland for 5 years. Ridiculous rule imo

Play for Sevco for 5 years and you should be eligible to play for England.

Or Hell, if they have a team.

[Hiber-nation]

There must be a better right back than O’Donnell?

No idea who right enough but he’s not up to it imo. Was there not a change int he rules that could lead to Tavernier getting capped? I know he’s not perfect but he’s better than O’Donnell.

He's miles off the standard required obviously but there's no-one else which is very worrying.

To think folk on here slaughtered Hutton as well.

[Smartie]

He's miles off the standard required obviously but there's no-one else which is very worrying.

To think folk on here slaughtered Hutton as well.

There's a place there for the taking if Jason Naismith fancies having a good season.......

[Hiber-nation]

There's a place there for the taking if Jason Naismith fancies having a good season.......

I never thought of him as Scotland quality (whatever that is) for Ross Co but you're right, that's where we are.

[rcarter1]

Does anyone know of pay per view options for this game?

Cheers

[Smartie]

Anyone know how to listen to this on radio Scotland online? It says both the football and the rugby are on but I can only get rugby.

Any ideas??

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone know how to listen to this on radio Scotland online? It says both the football and the rugby are on but I can only get rugby.

Any ideas??


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/49555021

[Lago]

:agree: He did score last week but still, I honestly start laughing every time I see him play on telly. The term galoot was invented especially for him..... :faf:
Preceeded by the adjective galloping :greengrin

[givescotlandfreedom]

Does anyone know of pay per view options for this game?

Cheers

NOWTV maybe?

[givescotlandfreedom]

AFC Wimbledon - Plymouth highlights from 3 years ago 15 mins before an England game? Nah it's only Scotland though.

[CMurdoch]

Bohemians at O2 academy, gave up on the Nat team in about 2014 when we decided were just a region...

A tribute band rather than the actual Scotland football team :rolleyes:.

[hibsbollah]

Will always back the national side, thought I totally understand the apathy that many feel towards the team when we've, IMO, under-achieved for so long.

Lack of strikers are an issue, don't see a big problem at Centre Half with Cooper coming in, one of Leeds best players, who will surely get promoted this season. Other glaring area of concern is at RB, hope that when fit Tierney can do a job for us there.

Anyway, c'mon Scotland, into these human rights abusing muppets.

Cooper is a proper modern centre back, his passing his so good he could play centre mid no problem. The antithesis to a John Souttar/Berra type.

[rcarter1]

NOWTV maybe?

Will give it shot Thanks!

[Jim44]

Steve Clarke selects Jambo Naismith who has hardly kicked a ball this season, has been injured for God knows how long and, would you believe it, fails to make the match squad because of a minor injury. :rolleyes:

[Scottie]

It's the hope that kills you but hoping for a sneaky 1-0 tonight. Come on lads :saltireflag

[Smartie]

Cooper is a proper modern centre back, his passing his so good he could play centre mid no problem. The antithesis to a John Souttar/Berra type.

Is Souttar not a half decent footballer with no idea how to defend?

I'm happy Cooper's getting a chance, I've only heard good things about him.

Most of the alternatives have had a chance and failed to to take it in quite spectacular style.

[xyz23jc]

Play for Sevco for 5 years and you should be eligible to play for England.

Or Hell, if they have a team.

Just signed Robert Mugabe.... :duck::greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Is Souttar not a half decent footballer with no idea how to defend?

I'm happy Cooper's getting a chance, I've only heard good things about him.

Most of the alternatives have had a chance and failed to to take it in quite spectacular style.

OK, berra/mckenna type then :greengrin

[stoneyburn hibs]

The Russians look like a rugby squad.

[Hermit Crab]

Somebody said the North stand was sold out. Plenty empty seats in it.

[Hermit Crab]

Comedy defending there, Scotland will concede through cross balls tonight.

[MileHighBees]

Can you send me a PM too please? All I'm getting is rugby.....

Game is streaming live (and legal :greengrin) here in the USA on ESPN3
Don't know if you have access to that or not ?? - I think I get it as part of my cable TV/internet package

[hibee_girl]

John McGinn!!

1-0 Scotland

[Hermit Crab]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

[Jim44]

What’s the story with all the empty posts on this thread? :confused:

[cabbageandribs1875]

goal sconnie botland SJM :thumbsup:



shocker by the keeper

[hibsbollah]

You big ersed beauty you. 1-0

[Paloschi]

Super John McGinn

[Paloschi]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

I just don't think you understand..

[e2los]

Too soon?
Anyone worried this will just make them angry?

SJM :thumbsup:

[Hermit Crab]

Too soon?
Anyone worried this will just make them angry?

SJM :thumbsup:


They're giants and will get more than one chance in this game. :agree:

[Borderhibbie76]

SJM..how we miss u at ER [emoji24]

Great start let's just hope it's not too early

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[Smartie]

Whose man is he now?

Bit of a slapper.

[Hermit Crab]

Some save that to be fair. Thats the danger though, high balls Scotland can't deal with.

[cabbageandribs1875]

that was a great fingertip save

[lord bunberry]

That number 22 is a big old unit.

[Borderhibbie76]

Mulgrew really is mince. Should be nowhere near the Scotland team but sadly with McKenna and Soutar out not much option at present

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[Borderhibbie76]

That number 22 is a big old unit.Literally a giant isn't he?

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[Jim44]

An early goal takes away the fear of.......... ehm, ....... them getting an earlier goal. :greengrin

[Smartie]

It's funny how football can be intellectualised and all sorts of strategies and formations can be discovered and implemented, yet sticking the ball in the mixer for a big old lump to attack will cause problems for just about anyone.

[lord bunberry]

Literally a giant isn't he?

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I can’t imagine he’s very mobile, but I’m sure he’s already interesting Craig Levein.

[Barman Stanton]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

Hibs fans loving a Cup Winning legend. Who would have thought it. Do you ever take a day off?

[cabbageandribs1875]

McGregor making the corners easy for the keeper

[Borderhibbie76]

I can’t imagine he’s very mobile, but I’m sure he’s already interesting Craig Levein.Very much a Levein wet dream [emoji85][emoji23]

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[lord bunberry]

Very much a Levein wet dream [emoji85][emoji23]

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Levein will be in the toilets knocking one out as we speak.

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon john get that fungus off yer face son

[Borderhibbie76]

Levein will be in the toilets knocking one out as we speak.Ah but levein and toilets...circa Dens Park 86 lol [emoji12]

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[04Sauzee]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

I love Mcginn so what

[lord bunberry]

Ah but levein and toilets...circa Dens Park 86 lol [emoji12]

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Ive heard the toilet is the most luxurious room in his house.

[erin go bragh]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

Better he plays for Scotland and Villa ,the more money Hibs will receive.
You really like to get on folks ( • •) s

[gazzag70]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

Started many years ago!!

[GreenCastle]

Russia have been awful.

[cabbageandribs1875]

if we score a 2nd i'm cracking open a bottle of Becks Blue

[GreenCastle]

Still amazed McBurnie was bought for £20 million.
Scotland playing with 10 players as he’s doing nothing right now.

Compare to SJM and what he offers.

[hibee_girl]

1-1

[Hermit Crab]

Russia have been awful.


Boom.

[Hermit Crab]

Thats had been coming, Scotland are not good enough.

[cabbageandribs1875]

that was coming 1-1

[Borderhibbie76]

Been coming since we scored...typical Scotland just sitting back and inviting pressure...after we started so well too

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[cabbageandribs1875]

laid on a plate by robertson

[GreenCastle]

Boom.

They were poor for 1st 30 mins.

Scotland looking tired and McBurnie no support and not holding ball up.

Worrying as Russia have more to give here.

[B.H.F.C]

Started really well then stopped when we scored.

[Bristolhibby]

Giant freak! Ball has been going to him all day.

What exactly was Mulgrew doing?

J

[Borderhibbie76]

Sorry but Mulgrew and O'Donnell should be nowhere near the Scotland Squad. Both absolutely dreadful

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[Hermit Crab]

Sorry but Mulgrew and O'Donnell should be nowhere near the Scotland Squad. Both absolutely dreadful

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McBurnie is pish as well.

[Borderhibbie76]

McBurnie is pish as well.He is indeed.. how on earth Griffiths was left out I've no idea

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[whiskyhibby]

How the hell does ODonnell get a game , not good enough at this level

[B.H.F.C]

He is indeed.. how on earth Griffiths was left out I've no idea

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Fair to assume that’s non footballing reasons I think.

[lord bunberry]

Could that have been a penalty there.

[Pretty Boy]

What's the latest with that RB from West Ham who Clarke was reported to be trying to tempt to play for us?

[Borderhibbie76]

Fair to assume that’s non footballing reasons I think.Sure but hes played more football than Naismith who is f****d again??

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[Hermit Crab]

What's the latest with that RB from West Ham who Clarke was reported to be trying to tempt to play for us?


Can we get him to play for Hibs instead?

[bingo70]

How the hell does ODonnell get a game , not good enough at this level

Apparently there’s nobody else but if he got injured we’d need to find someone else, whoever that someone else is should be tried really soon.

[lyonhibs]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

This is an odd one, even by your standards. Great player, going to make Hibs a lot of money in the future.

[Biggie]

Mcburnie £20m.....the worlds gone mad.
Marshall brutal attempt at a shot pretty much straight at him.
Mulgrew JHC....even McGregor is better than him.
We really have a dearth of international standard players.....campaign over.

[Willis1875]

McGinn and Mcgregor not doing enough in possession for me. Far too far away from Mctominay when he is in possession of the ball which makes him either go backwards or sideways

[bingo70]

Sure but hes played more football than Naismith who is f****d again??

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Think you have to remember why Griffiths missed so much of last season.

There’s a lot of pressure that comes with playing for your national side, I agree with Clarke, let Griffiths get back enjoying his football and then he will find his way back into the national side.

[Hermit Crab]

]McGinn and Mcgregor not doing enough in possession for me.[/B] Far too far away from Mctominay when he is in possession of the ball which makes him either go backwards or sideways


Careful now, you can't criticise him on here. Even though what you're saying is accurate.

[Smartie]

Think you have to remember why Griffiths missed so much of last season.

There’s a lot of pressure that comes with playing for your national side, I agree with Clarke, let Griffiths get back enjoying his football and then he will find his way back into the national side.

Without wishing to open a can of worms, why did he miss so much of last season?

I appreciate there will be all sorts of rumours and mischief, I'm more interested in the official party line than anything speculative or underhand.

[Hermit Crab]

Without wishing to open a can of worms, why did he miss so much of last season?

I appreciate there will be all sorts of rumours and mischief, I'm more interested in the official party line than anything speculative or underhand.


Personal reasons.

[bingo70]

Without wishing to open a can of worms, why did he miss so much of last season?

I appreciate there will be all sorts of rumours and mischief, I'm more interested in the official party line than anything speculative or underhand.

I think it was confirmed and he came out and said it was mental health problems he was having?

If that’s not the case then apologies but I thought that was all out in the open

[Just Alf]

Careful now, you can't criticise him on here. Even though what you're saying is accurate.Thinking he took a good goal and also that he could be doing better over the course of the 1st half are both valid points surely? (thinking of both yer posts despite quoting one I'm on phone so not to good with the quote thing)

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[Jim44]

If we can ride our luck, we might steal a point here but they look too strong for us and I think we could be on the end of a hiding .

[pontius pilate]

Never a free kick this Is where Russia are going to be cute and fall down at every bit of contact guarantee the ref will fall for every time as well

[cabbageandribs1875]

great chance they missed there

[Hiber-nation]

Forrest is worse than a man short. Has to go off soon.

[whiskyhibby]

McBurnie is way out of his depth, likewise ODonnell, both need to be subbed


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[The 90+2]

All the motherland now I’m afraid we’ve seen how this ends before.

[Diclonius]

We're not getting out of this group. Russia are simply a better team.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Mulgrew digging O'Donnell out a hole there.

[rcarter1]

NOWTV maybe?

Thanks, got it sorted, mind you had to pay a £10 day pass. Once a year perhaps - but right now Scotland aren't giving value for money!!

[WeeRussell]

Waits on the McGinn love in starting...

😂😂😂 your first 3 posts in fairly quick succession tonight - criticise the attendance, criticise the team, criticise (in advance) anyone who dares to praise ex hibs star and Scotland goalscorer.

You’re a unique character HC I’ll give you that 😂👍

[Smartie]

I can't believe how poor Russia were for half an hour and how much they've improved since then.

[GlesgaeHibby]

The quality of dead ball delivery by McGregor has been woeful

[Sir David Gray]

2-1 Russia

[hibee_girl]

2-1 Russia

[cabbageandribs1875]

1-2

[we are hibs]

Has ryan fraser ever had a good game for scotland? He plays well for bournemouth but dug***** for scotland

[B.H.F.C]

McGregor has been shocking.

[whiskyhibby]

Christ that’s a poor goal to lose.....


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[J-C]

Forrest is worse than a man short. Has to go off soon.


It's amazing how he turns up for Celtic all the time, yet is so poor when he plays for Scotland.

McBurnie is an imposter, as is O'Donnell.

[bingo70]

What was O’donnell doing so far up the park there?

[ionahibby]

A goalkeeper mistake was the only reason we were ahead other than that we have been honking.

[rcarter1]

I can't believe how poor Russia were for half an hour and how much they've improved since then.

They just needed time to realise how to negate us. We looked sprightly to start with..

[WeeRussell]

can't really disagree with this

Nor me. What’s the definition of trolling again?

[hibee_girl]

McGinn off

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Robertson in a fifa team? Lol, he's garbage.

[J-C]

You really do wonder about some of these players desire when they pull on the Scotland jersey, the majority look a shadow of the players they are when they play for their clubs.

[Jim44]

Always gave you the benefit of the doubt but my God you’re unbelievable.

[LancashireHibby]

It’s like they were wearing the wrong shirts for the first 10-15 minutes. Unrecognisable.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Nor me. What’s the definition of trolling again?



not sure, but a 6 month ban might solve things :greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

Russians are queuing up here!! No wonder the TA are booing.

[cabbageandribs1875]

russians hit the post

[lord bunberry]

This is men against boys now, we can’t get out of our own half.

[whiskyhibby]

You really do wonder about some of these players desire when they pull on the Scotland jersey, the majority look a shadow of the players they are when they play for their clubs.

To be fair they are appearing with some dross such as ODonnell which is bound to make the job harder


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[J-C]

Always gave you the benefit of the doubt but my God you’re unbelievable.


Who is?

[Iain G]

Robertson in a fifa team? Lol, he's garbage.

Good player in a good club team, struggling like the rest of them in a poor Scotland side.

[Smartie]

We've fallen to pieces.

Strange.

Some good players playing very badly.

Poor O'Donnell looks absolutely hopelessly out his depth though.

[Hiber-nation]

Have we trawled the English lower leagues for a right back? I actually feel sorry for O'Donnell.

[Pretty Boy]

McLean should have started. He's a very good player and was our best player in the 2 games preceeding this one. I said the same before the game so it's not 20/20 hindsight either.

It's just as well we have the Nations League as it's game over after tonight. That was always going to be the case though.

[theonlywayisup]

McGregor is rubbish and has been for the last few internationals.

[Pretty Boy]

Have we trawled the English lower leagues for a right back? I actually feel sorry for O'Donnell.

I mentioned earlier the guy at West Ham. Fredericks maybe? I know Clarke was enquiring about his eligibility and whether he would be interested in playing for Scotland. No idea if he's any good but you'd have to assume a guy playing for a team that finished 10th in the EPL is a step up from O'Donnell.

[Iain G]

Sums it up when we are letting Charlie Mulgrew take the freekicks...

[LancashireHibby]

‪As much Mulgrew isn’t THAT bad at set pieces, as a player you’d have to think centre halves should be the last candidate for taking a free kick around the box.‬

[GlesgaeHibby]

‪As much Mulgrew isn’t THAT bad at set pieces, as a player you’d have to think centre halves should be the last candidate for taking a free kick around the box.‬

Why. What does it matter? If he's got at dead balls he should take them. He started out as a midfielder.

[whiskyhibby]

‪As much Mulgrew isn’t THAT bad at set pieces, as a player you’d have to think centre halves should be the last candidate for taking a free kick around the box.‬

When was the last time Mulgrew scored a free kick........


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[LancashireHibby]

Why. What does it matter? If he's got at dead balls he should take them. He started out as a midfielder.
Because you’d have to hope that attacking players would have much more of a honed technique on that front. Wide midfielders, strikers, whoever.

[Diclonius]

Scotland aren't a bad team, the Russians are just better.

[LancashireHibby]

When was the last time Mulgrew scored a free kick........


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Scored two last season
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-mulgrew/alletore/spieler/37428/saison//verein/0/liga/0/wettbewerb//pos/0/trainer_id/0/minute/0/torart/0/plus/1

[Jim44]

Who is?

Failed to put the quote in, but I’ll give you one guess.:greengrin

[Hiber-nation]

Sums it up when we are letting Charlie Mulgrew take the freekicks...

For me Mulgrew's the only outfield player who's been exempt from criticism. And he's our best free kick taker.

[Tully]

Frank sauzee had a no bad free kick for a defender

[whiskyhibby]

Scotland aren't a bad team, the Russians are just better.

Scot,and have some excellent players and have the making of a good side, but choosing players such as ODonnnell are dragging the team down


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[lord bunberry]

****ing hell were masters of turning attack into defence.

[whiskyhibby]

Scored two last season
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-mulgrew/alletore/spieler/37428/saison//verein/0/liga/0/wettbewerb//pos/0/trainer_id/0/minute/0/torart/0/plus/1

Out of how many attempts?......


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[Smartie]

‪As much Mulgrew isn’t THAT bad at set pieces, as a player you’d have to think centre halves should be the last candidate for taking a free kick around the box.‬

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siniša_Mihajlović

This guy.

Like Mulgrew, a centre-back, a free kick taker and a total ********.

Only a bit better than Mulgrew at all of the above.

[pontius pilate]

I just think some of the players have been ineffective McBurnie Forrest Mulgrew O'Donnell ( who I dont think is as bad as some are making out). It might look better once McKenna and Griffiths is back along with Teirney and Souttar

[chrisski33]

Scotland aren't a bad team, the Russians are just better.

We aint bad we are friggin pish

[J-C]

Failed to put the quote in, but I’ll give you one guess.:greengrin

A certain Mr Crab :greengrin

[bingo70]

Oli McBurnie is absolutely dreadful

[Zazu62]

McGregor is rubbish and has been for the last few internationals.

Yip, just runs about

[J-C]

Oli McBurnie is absolutely dreadful


He looks like a rugby flanker that's turned up at the wrong international.

[chasitup]

Oli McBurnie is absolutely dreadful
He’s not as good as that.

[Stuart93]

Can’t believe he took Mcginn off and left mctominay on. As overrated a player as I’ve ever seen

[hibee_girl]

Can’t believe he took Mcginn off and left mctominay on. As overrated a player as I’ve ever seen

:agree:

[we are hibs]

Mcburnie is basically colin nish with his socks rolled down

[Diclonius]

How unlucky can you be

[Sir David Gray]

We'll almost certainly be second bottom of this group by Monday night. Scotland playing Belgium and Cyprus playing San Marino.

Pathetic to be behind Cyprus and Kazakhstan after 6 games.

[Diclonius]

Phillips is pretty good.

[whiskyhibby]

Mcburnie is basically colin nish with his socks rolled down

I’m not sure he’s that good tbh

[bingo70]

We'll almost certainly be second bottom of this group by Monday night. Scotland playing Belgium and Cyprus playing San Marino.

Pathetic to be behind Cyprus and Kazakhstan after 6 games.

I just don’t think we should be as ***** as we are.

With the exception of right back and up front i don’t think we’re that bad a side.

[whiskyhibby]

4 minutes extra time., not sure 40could rescue this game


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[Since452]

How is McBurnie an international footballer?

[Glory Lurker]

God, if it's no Hibs making me greet intae ma cocoa, it's Scotland. I hate fitba.

[SaulGoodman]

Hearing Ian Crocker say “4 minutes of stoppage time is confirmed” gets me excited.

[cabbageandribs1875]

McGregor to the keeper........AGAIN

[whiskyhibby]

Christ McBurnies pass in the box straight to a Russian player......sums him Up really


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[bingo70]

How is McBurnie an international footballer?

He must have had some team mates for Swansea last year.

£20m for him is absolutely incredible and shows how ridiculous the transfer market is down south.

[Allant1981]

Mcburnie must be one of the worst forwards I've ever seen play for scotland

[whiskyhibby]

Well that’s our campaign finished.......


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[Diclonius]

Mcburnie must be one of the worst forwards I've ever seen play for scotland

I'm willing to bet we've said that for every Scotland forward since Dalglish.

We just don't produce good strikers any more.

[whiskyhibby]

Taxi for Clarke?


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[Sir David Gray]

I just don’t think we should be as ***** as we are.

With the exception of right back and up front i don’t think we’re that bad a side.

Any country that's playing Oli McBurnie up front is going to struggle.

[Hiber-nation]

We can moan all day about the likes of O'Donnell and McBurnie but there are players who are playing regularly in the Champions League who just didn't turn up... Robertson, McTominay, McGregor, Forrest. All dreadful tonight.

[noz]

How is McBurnie an international footballer?

Somebody paid £20 m for him so we thought he must be good.
Surprised Clarke chose him, never thought he showed enough desire.

Shouldve taken a chance on Griffiths.

[GreenCastle]

Surely no one is surprised?

This decline will continue as the SFA are useless and Scottish football needs a fresh start at all levels.

Russia miles ahead in the end - looked like boys V men in the end.

Not sure how McBurnie and McTom stayed on - so over rated.

[Hermit Crab]

Taxi for Clarke?


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Throw him and Hecky in the same one.

[The 90+2]

All the motherland now I’m afraid we’ve seen how this ends before.

Doh.

[Allant1981]

I'm willing to bet we've said that for every Scotland forward since Dalglish.

We just don't produce good strikers any more.

Nah we have had some decent strikers over the years, he is just hopeless

[Scottie]

Not 1 positive can be taken from tonight, that was an embarrassing performance. We have players that should never be anywhere near a Scotland shirt.

As for Steve Clarke I just don't get the hype around this guy, 1 good season at Killie aside.

[Heisenberg]

Scott McTominay is so massively overrated. Gets a game because he’s a Man United player. O’Donnell/McBurnie also found out at this level on a consistent basis.

[MWHIBBIES]

Robertson in a fifa team? Lol, he's garbage.

Guessing this isn't Andy Robertson?

[Mcpakeisgod]

No real leaders in that team unfortunately

[MWHIBBIES]

Not 1 positive can be taken from tonight, that was an embarrassing performance. We have players that should never be anywhere near a Scotland shirt.

As for Steve Clarke I just don't get the hype around this guy, 1 good season at Killie aside.

2 good seasons at Killie, a brilliant season with West Brom and years as a top coach

[whiskyhibby]

No real leaders in that team unfortunately

Apart from McGinn you mean...


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[Smartie]

With the Nations League stuff having already secured us a play off place, we should be doing everything we can to experiment and try to find a formula.

That wasn't it.

I didn't have a problem with the team pre-match so I'm not going to be hypocritical about it now by saying we should have done x, y or z.

There are good players in that squad, if we can find a half-decent shape and a couple of solutions for our problem positions then we might still be ok.

It was scary how much we struggled against an old-fashioned big striker.

[Iain G]

Willie Miller is such a miserable bugger...

[euro Hibby]

Pretty awful I thought...well deserved Russia ..could have been 4

[norhfc]

No idea why he pulled SJM, not his best game but he can find that killer pass and as we seen can score.
Robertson was disappointing, no where near the player he is with Liverpool, couldn’t beat a man or put a cross in.
Learned nothing tonight, just hope we get a decent play off draw.

[noz]

McTominay is the new Darren Fletcher. Said it for ages.
Similar style, tall, makes a tackle, but is he going to kick on?

Surprised hes a first pick for Man U.

[bingo70]

There has to be better options than McBurnie and O’donnell.

[GreenCastle]

2 good seasons at Killie, a brilliant season with West Brom and years as a top coach

He had a 30% win ratio record at WBA and Reading.

He’s over rated also and the cheap option.

Doesn’t matter who the manager is though with the SFA and the lack of players we will continue to struggle.

[Hermit Crab]

Who thinks Scott Allan could get in that team? :dunno: