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Diclonius
16-09-2019, 11:55 AM
Marciano

Naismith Porteous Jackson Stevenson

Whittaker

Hallberg Slivka

Allan

Doidge Kamberi


We should play 5-3-2 but it's been established the manager refuses to do it - therefore we NEED a physical presence in midfield hence me reluctantly bringing Whittaker in. Mallan and Vela don't deserve to be anywhere near the team so Hallberg and Slivka are in by default. Our wingers are doing nothing right now too and I still don't think Doidge has had a fair chance so he's in next to Kamberi.

we are hibs
16-09-2019, 11:59 AM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

B.H.F.C
16-09-2019, 12:00 PM
Have absolutely no idea who should play. Porteous, Stevenson, Allan and Kamberi would be in my team. Beyond that, we could see anybody in any formation and I’m not entirely sure what difference it’ll make.

SMAXXA
16-09-2019, 12:02 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

I like the look of that

Paisley Hibby
16-09-2019, 12:03 PM
Have absolutely no idea who should play. Porteous, Stevenson, Allan and Kamberi would be in my team. Beyond that, we could see anybody in any formation and I’m not entirely sure what difference it’ll make.

This

Speedway
16-09-2019, 12:03 PM
Anyone in any formation.

For me, this is when we'd go 3-5-2 (which we won't) so the team I'd picked (which won't get picked) would be:

Marciano

Whittaker
Jackson
Porto

James
Slivka
Hallberg
Allan
Middleton

Doidge
Kambo

Rocky-Jackson-Hallberg-Doidge is about as strong as I can make the spine of the team

danhibees1875
16-09-2019, 12:16 PM
Marciano

Naismith Porteous Jackson Stevenson

Whittaker

Hallberg Slivka

Allan

Doidge Kamberi


We should play 5-3-2 but it's been established the manager refuses to do it - therefore we NEED a physical presence in midfield hence me reluctantly bringing Whittaker in. Mallan and Vela don't deserve to be anywhere near the team so Hallberg and Slivka are in by default. Our wingers are doing nothing right now too and I still don't think Doidge has had a fair chance so he's in next to Kamberi.

I'm also in the 5-3-2 camp. Failing that, I like the look of your team. :agree:

Centre Hawf
16-09-2019, 12:19 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

wandering_hibee
16-09-2019, 12:22 PM
I would try Middleton next to Flo. He did well for Scotland U21 in that position and his speed and ball control could upset them.

Unseen work
16-09-2019, 12:49 PM
.........................Marciano................

Naismith....Jackson...Porteous....Stevenson....

....................Vela......Hallberg.....

Horgan................Allan..............Middleton .....

............................Kamberi.....

Or

.........................Marciano................

Naismith....Jackson...Porteous....Stevenson

..........................Hallberg.....
........Slivka/Mallan.................Vela.....
...........................Allan.....

..................Kamberi.....Doidge....



In two minds with the teams:

The first team I like with the width and pace on offer, although Horgan has been poor for weeks now I really see us being able to get at their fullbacks.

The second I like having two strikers who I think would put a lot of pressure on their defence. Quite like Slivka on the right of a diamond as he can beat a man but also tuck in and offer good legs.

Fife-Hibee
16-09-2019, 12:57 PM
At this stage, i'd be willing to experiment with Marciano in midfield. Who knows, he may be one of those radge goalkeepers capable of skinning past the lot of them.

GreenCastle
16-09-2019, 01:06 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This should be the team...

3 / 5 at the back with physical presence / long throws etc.

3 in middle - anything else and we will get destroyed.

2 up front - 1 up front will suit them.

I think he will play..

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Horgan
Vela
Malberg
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

Not In The Know
16-09-2019, 01:08 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This!

I hope James can shore up the middle.

Baker9
16-09-2019, 01:22 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

I have no idea how James would perform in front of the back four. Assuming he couldn't make things worse than they have been, I think this is a good side. You have six of the manager's signings in. This could be the game that sees the transition to decent. Two up front against them is a must have.

18Craig75
16-09-2019, 01:30 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This should be the team...

3 / 5 at the back with physical presence / long throws etc.

3 in middle - anything else and we will get destroyed.

2 up front - 1 up front will suit them.

I think he will play..

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Horgan
Vela
Malberg
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

It’s got to be this. Can’t believe he hasn’t tried it yet (and probably won’t) when the players he’s signed are more suited to this formation than his favoured one.

Since452
16-09-2019, 01:30 PM
Maxwell

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Stevenson

Horgan
Vela
Allan
Hallberg
Middleton

Kamberi

Diclonius
16-09-2019, 01:30 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

James is actually a great shout at DM.

mutley
16-09-2019, 01:35 PM
can we get Bartley back on a 1 game loan? he loves a Edinburgh Derby

SMAXXA
16-09-2019, 01:36 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This is what I originally picked not seen him play 3 at the back yet so probably won’t happen

.Sean.
16-09-2019, 02:03 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Middleton
Whittaker
Allan
Halberg
Horgan

Flo

Badge
16-09-2019, 02:08 PM
James is actually a great shout at DM.
How can you say that?
Have you ever seen him play in that position?

Diclonius
16-09-2019, 02:14 PM
How can you say that?
Have you ever seen him play in that position?

Because he can play in that position and we haven't signed anyone who's a natural there?

Badge
16-09-2019, 02:15 PM
Because he can play in that position and we haven't signed anyone who's a natural there?

Can he play in that position?
Has he ever played in that position?

we are hibs
16-09-2019, 02:21 PM
Can he play in that position?
Has he ever played in that position?

Yes and yes.

My_Wife_Camille
16-09-2019, 02:24 PM
Marciano

Naismith Porteous Jackson Stevenson

Whittaker

Hallberg Slivka

Allan

Doidge Kamberi


We should play 5-3-2 but it's been established the manager refuses to do it - therefore we NEED a physical presence in midfield hence me reluctantly bringing Whittaker in. Mallan and Vela don't deserve to be anywhere near the team so Hallberg and Slivka are in by default. Our wingers are doing nothing right now too and I still don't think Doidge has had a fair chance so he's in next to Kamberi.
Can you please show our players some respect. They have first names you know

Badge
16-09-2019, 02:28 PM
Yes and yes.

If you’ve seen him, how did he play?
All I’ve read is when he signed and he says he is comfortable playing anywhere across the back four but likes to get up and down the flanks. He does say he played occasionally in the centre of midfield but that doesn’t mean a defensive role. This game on Sunday is not the time to be trying players in roles they’re not used to and unless he is experienced in that role then it’s too much of a gamble for me.

Since452
16-09-2019, 02:32 PM
Hearts just cant get a break. Hibs are toiling but Hearts can't capitalise and find themselves even worse. Talking to Jambos at work they wouldn't have complained if they'd lost by 4 or 5 against Motherwell. 3-2 flattered them.

MrRobot
16-09-2019, 02:33 PM
rocky
jackson porto hanlon
middleton hallberg allan slivka stevenson
kamberi doidge

Hibeesmad
16-09-2019, 02:49 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Porteous
Jackson
Stevenson

Hallberg
Vela

Horgan
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

SingaporeHibs
16-09-2019, 03:17 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This should be the team...

3 / 5 at the back with physical presence / long throws etc.

3 in middle - anything else and we will get destroyed.

2 up front - 1 up front will suit them.

I think he will play..

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Horgan
Vela
Malberg
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi
Your ‘this should be the team’ side should be the team. If any change to that it could be Slivka rather than Vela but that’s a toss up. In terms of formation it’s the only set up that should be considered.

Alex Trager
16-09-2019, 03:24 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

I think James would do well at CDM. I’ve seen him once this season and he kept appearing in that position.

BoomtownHibees
16-09-2019, 03:26 PM
rocky
jackson porto hanlon
middleton hallberg allan slivka stevenson
kamberi doidge

Middleton, the left winger, at right wing back, when we have the likes of Naismith that could play there?

Hibee Mac
16-09-2019, 03:31 PM
Literally no one has Mallan in their team, yet he will be Hecky's first name on the teamsheet.

What does he see that almost none of us do? He has played a big part in the downturn and loss of balance in our midfield and would be struggling for a spot on the bench if I were choosing the team.

Heisenberg
16-09-2019, 05:45 PM
I think he’ll go

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Stevenson

James

Horgan
Vela
Hallberg
Mallan

Kamberi

Stuart93
16-09-2019, 05:46 PM
I think he’ll go

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Stevenson

James

Horgan
Vela
Hallberg
Mallan

Kamberi

Meh

Wanting 2 upfront on Sunday, they’re dross and slow at the back

Heisenberg
16-09-2019, 05:49 PM
Meh

Wanting 2 upfront on Sunday, they’re dross and slow at the back

I would go for two up top as well. Give Doidge another go with Flo.

tonyrougier123
16-09-2019, 06:01 PM
Meh

Wanting 2 upfront on Sunday, they’re dross and slow at the back

Right off the bat,if we play one up front we are beat.
Thats your guarantee for starters.
Ikpeazu will walk thru the midfield and defence unless the genius has another gameplan. other than the squad watching videos,how about he applies some real coaching methods instead of the eye bleeding reruns of games that will be haunting the first team players.

Torto7
16-09-2019, 06:02 PM
Marciano
Naismith Jackson Porteous James
Murray Hallberg Stevenson
Allan
Kamberi Shaw

we are hibs
16-09-2019, 06:04 PM
Why are people hyping up that ikpaezu? Most hearts fans i know dont want him starting games and dont like him. Hes a big lump. Thats all. I would be more concerned with naismith and his "knack" of winning penalties with how bad we are defensively

tonyrougier123
16-09-2019, 06:10 PM
Why are people hyping up that ikpaezu? Most hearts fans i know dont want him starting games and dont like him. Hes a big lump. Thats all. I would be more concerned with naismith and his "knack" of winning penalties with how bad we are defensively

No hyping him.
Can see what he will bring on sunday.
I will be the first on here shouting huddy if he has a quiet game.
But he will be fighting for every ball,barging his way about the park gagging to get a goal,and imo we will oblige.maybe 2 or god forbid three.

we are hibs
16-09-2019, 06:12 PM
No hyping him.
Can see what he will bring on sunday.
I will be the first on here shouting huddy if he has a quiet game.
But he will be fighting for every ball,barging his way about the park gagging to get a goal,and imo we will oblige.maybe 2 or god forbid three.


Hes scored 4 league goals for Hearts.

J-C
16-09-2019, 06:13 PM
Hearts played 4-4-2 at the weekend, I assume they'll do the same and have a go at us because we're crap too, if that's the case I'd go 4-4-2- diamond keeping it narrow in the midfield and let Lewis and Naismith concentrate on the wide men. We can always change things by going back to a 4-3-3 if need be.

Rocky

Naismoth
Porteous
Hanlon
Lewis

Hallberg

Slivka
Mallan

Allan

Doige
Kamberi

tonyrougier123
16-09-2019, 06:14 PM
Hes scored 4 league goals for Hearts.

I want to be wrong mate.

You think we will contain him no bother the way we are leaking goals.

If he doesn't score my opinion is he will be a key player in this games end result.

DavidDavidGray
16-09-2019, 06:42 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Porteous
Jackson
Stevenson

Hallberg
James/Whittaker
Allan

Horgan
Kamberi
Middleton

hfc rd
16-09-2019, 06:49 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Vela
Malberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

This should be the team...

3 / 5 at the back with physical presence / long throws etc.

3 in middle - anything else and we will get destroyed.

2 up front - 1 up front will suit them.

I think he will play..

Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Lewis

Horgan
Vela
Malberg
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi


Agree with this

MrRobot
16-09-2019, 07:50 PM
Middleton, the left winger, at right wing back, when we have the likes of Naismith that could play there?

impossible for a left winger to play on the right wing? far from ideal, but not a great deal of choice. would rather set up with an extra attacking player than 5 defenders.

BoomtownHibees
16-09-2019, 07:55 PM
impossible for a left winger to play on the right wing? far from ideal, but not a great deal of choice. would rather set up with an extra attacking player than 5 defenders.

It wouldn’t be playing on the wing though would it? It would be as a wing back on the opposite of where he normally plays. There’s a big difference from playing left wing to right wing back

MrRobot
16-09-2019, 07:58 PM
It wouldn’t be playing on the wing though would it? It would be as a wing back on the opposite of where he normally plays. There’s a big difference from playing left wing to right wing back

he wouldn’t be playing on the wing as he’s be playing wing back which is on the wing?

as said, not ideal but not a great deal of options.

BoomtownHibees
16-09-2019, 08:03 PM
he wouldn’t be playing on the wing as he’s be playing wing back which is on the wing?

as said, not ideal but not a great deal of options.

Playing as a wing back is different to playing as an actual winger. Add in playing on the opposite side and it’s even more of a change. If playing 3 at the back then Naismith and Stevenson would be my wing backs

MrRobot
16-09-2019, 08:05 PM
Playing as a wing back is different to playing as an actual winger. Add in playing on the opposite side and it’s even more of a change. If playing 3 at the back then Naismith and Stevenson would be my wing backs

fair enough man, can understand why. i haven’t seen enough of naismith to know if he is good or not but not against it. just don’t want to pack too many defensive minded players in.

JackHibs
16-09-2019, 11:18 PM
Marciano

Naismith Jackson Porteous Stevenson

Hallberg Slivka
Allan

Horgan Kamberi Middleton



Bench - Maxwell, Hanlon, James, Mallan, Newell, Shaw, Doidge


Would consider James in denfensive mid role and go 2 up top and play a diamond in the middle, both full backs have the capability to provide the width.

CMurdoch
17-09-2019, 02:54 AM
.........................Marciano................

........... Jackson...Porteous ....Hanlon

Naismith.............. Vela.................Stevenson

......... Slivka/Hallberg..... Allan.....

....................Kamberi.....Doidge....

As much power, legs and height as we can bring to the party plus Allan

CloudSquall
17-09-2019, 03:09 AM
............Marciano

....Jackson Porteous Hanlon

Naismith..............Stevenson

......Vela.....Hallberg

..........Allan

...Kamberi.....Middleton


Didn't think about Middleton up front before but read it on this thread and thought it's worth a roll of the dice.

MacGruber
18-09-2019, 08:10 AM
Step forward Fraser Murray. If our brightest young hope can't get involved in midfield when our midfield is non existent when can he expect a game. The only player who performs well when given a cameo in midfield this season.

Marciano

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon/Jackson
Stevenson

Murray
Vela/James/Whittaker
Mallberg
Allan
Middleton/Horgan/Doidge

Kamberi

Torn between Hanlon and Jackson. Nod to Hanlon who is a Hibs man that knows the fixture

Vela hasn't impressed so in on hope more than anything else. Perhaps James can play DM or Whittaker for experience

Middleton tracks back well. Not seen much of the pace he supposedly has but I'd give him the nod. Horgan is out of sorts but we know he is capable. If we go 2 up this would be the place Doidge would take .

Probably the best available with Shaw off the bench

hibee-boys
18-09-2019, 08:19 AM
Any team that does not contain Mallan or Hanlon.

Aldo
18-09-2019, 11:08 AM
I know this.... we need to play 2 up top and Mallan needs dropped

Rocky
Naismith Jackson Porteous (or Hanlon in there with one of them) Stevenson

Vela or Whittaker

Horgan Allan Middleton

Flo Doidge




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GoalsMcGinley
18-09-2019, 11:34 AM
Rocky

Naismith
Porto
Jackson
Stevenson

Halberg
Vela

Middleton
Allan
Murray

Kamberi


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GoalsMcGinley
18-09-2019, 11:36 AM
Can’t believe how many people have Horgan in their team


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Greenworld
18-09-2019, 12:47 PM
Rocky

Naismith
Porto
Jackson
Stevenson

Halberg
Vela

Middleton
Allan
Murray

Kamberi


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'd go with that but instead of Murray

Shaw and kamberi up front need two neither can play loan striker

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JohnMcM
18-09-2019, 02:48 PM
I hope that we go two up front. We are at home and they are as bad, if not worse than us at the moment.

We can be sure they will be up for it and will try to physically dominate. Two up front for us takes at least 3 at them at the back to cover them if, and when, we have the ball in the middle.

Their long diagonal ball and their normal "punts" from the back often takes our midfield out of the game for periods, so, maybe two up front presents the chance of SA having a free role behind them, maybe forcing 4 of them deep, taking pressure of our middle?

No tactical expert, and expect pelters for being optimistic.:greengrin

:flag:

Aldo
18-09-2019, 03:15 PM
I hope that we go two up front. We are at home and they are as bad, if not worse than us at the moment.

We can be sure they will be up for it and will try to physically dominate. Two up front for us takes at least 3 at them at the back to cover them if, and when, we have the ball in the middle.

Their long diagonal ball and their normal "punts" from the back often takes our midfield out of the game for periods, so, maybe two up front presents the chance of SA having a free role behind them, maybe forcing 4 of them deep, taking pressure of our middle?

No tactical expert, and expect pelters for being optimistic.:greengrin

:flag:

Nope agree. Flo and Doidge for me with Scott Allan I’m behind in a 3 with Mallan dropping to bench.

My team early gives us balance


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erin go bragh
18-09-2019, 03:51 PM
Marciano

Naismith
Porto
Jackson
Stevenson

James

Halberg
Allan
Vella

Kamberi
Doidge

Jones28
18-09-2019, 04:58 PM
Can’t believe how many people have Horgan in their team


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His good days are good but very rare. His bad days are atrocious.

bingo70
18-09-2019, 05:42 PM
Rocky

Porteous
Jackson
Hanlon

Naismith
Hallberg
Whittaker
Allan
Stevenson

Vela

Kamberi

I don’t think it’ll happen and I’m sure not many will agree but for me Whittaker should start in midfield. It says a lot about where we are as a team just now but he’s the only one that can play the defensive midfield role. I also think it’s worth playing Vela slightly more advanced, think he played the number 10 role quite well for Bolton, him and Allan swapping positions could cause them problems in different ways I think.

Since452
18-09-2019, 05:46 PM
I don't think Marciano is helping the defence one bit. Too easily beaten and just gives the ball back to the opposition far too often. Think Maxwell deserves a chance in goals but maybe should have been the Killie game so he was up to speed for the derby. Wish we still had Bogdan.

500miles
18-09-2019, 06:09 PM
I'm going to make the Horgan/Kent comparison again.

Horgan 7 goals and 10 assists last season.
(goal or assist every 154 minutes over 39 appearances)
Kent 6 goals and 10 assists last season. (goal or assist every 215 minutes over 43 appearances)

Got some moaning about lower league teams being involved in hHorgan's tally earlier. Even only taking top league into account, Horgan had a goal /assist every 205 mins to Kents 173. Hardly a world of difference, especially given the greater volume of chances Kent will get at Rangers.

DTS
18-09-2019, 06:46 PM
What I’d like to see is:

Marciano

Jackson
Porto
Hanlon

Naismith
Slivka/mallan/vela (literally do the exact same
Job)
Hallberg
Allan
Stevenson

Kamberi
Doidge/shaw


That would leave Horgan Middleton 2 of mallan/slivka/Vella shaw and hopefully F Murray on the bench, plenty of options.

Don’t think that’s what we will see though be another strange selection. I thought the tight 3 with Allan and Horgan sort of free roles kind of worked and would be against seeing it again but with mallan and Horgan dropped for Murray and potentially Slivka or James.

The only thing I know is Fraser Murray after Scott Allan is our best attacking midfielder and needs to be at worst on the bench

The_Horde
18-09-2019, 07:13 PM
In the interest of getting as many characters into the side as possible I'd probably go for something like this.

Rocky

Nais Porto Hanlon Stevenson

Whittaker Hallberg

Middleton Allan Mallan

Kamberi

Wingers have been terrible so the 3 in behind the striker are attacking midfielders and they can rotate or drop deep if they want, whilst Mallan and Middleton both have the ability to hit a ball.

Middleton can pull wide and use his pace or try and go in behind if he wants. Murray could play there too I guess.

B.H.F.C
18-09-2019, 07:24 PM
I'm going to make the Horgan/Kent comparison again.

Horgan 7 goals and 10 assists last season.
(goal or assist every 154 minutes over 39 appearances)
Kent 6 goals and 10 assists last season. (goal or assist every 215 minutes over 43 appearances)

Got some moaning about lower league teams being involved in hHorgan's tally earlier. Even only taking top league into account, Horgan had a goal /assist every 205 mins to Kents 173. Hardly a world of difference, especially given the greater volume of chances Kent will get at Rangers.

Always been a fan of Horgan but, lately, he’s been absolutely woeful.

Last week at Killie he had a good shot early on then proceeded to play the ball out the park the next 15 times he had it.

kinni35
19-09-2019, 07:53 AM
Marciano

Naismith
Jackson
Porteous
Stevenson

James

Vela
Hallberg
Allan

Kamberi
Doidge

no width tho


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we are hibs
19-09-2019, 07:57 AM
no width tho


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Because our wingers are in poor form and offering very little. We should flood the midfield and try and outnumber them. Theyre going to have the better of us physically in there so have more midfielders and hope they can plug gaps and win 2nd balls rather than the massive gaps that keep appearing in our midfield when the opposition have the ball.

FilipinoHibs
19-09-2019, 07:58 AM
Please don't play Whitaker. He has no pace and gets walked past.

Same team as last week started with Slivka in for Mallan.

danhibees1875
19-09-2019, 09:18 AM
What I’d like to see is:

Marciano

Jackson
Porto
Hanlon

Naismith
Slivka/mallan/vela (literally do the exact same
Job)
Hallberg
Allan
Stevenson

Kamberi
Doidge/shaw


That would leave Horgan Middleton 2 of mallan/slivka/Vella shaw and hopefully F Murray on the bench, plenty of options.

Don’t think that’s what we will see though be another strange selection. I thought the tight 3 with Allan and Horgan sort of free roles kind of worked and would be against seeing it again but with mallan and Horgan dropped for Murray and potentially Slivka or James.

The only thing I know is Fraser Murray after Scott Allan is our best attacking midfielder and needs to be at worst on the bench

I'd agree with all of that. Hopefully F Murray works his way back into the team - he was looking good I thought. Can get the ball down and going forward.

There's maybe also a midfield role for Whittaker, but that's maybe less required with a 5-3-2.

I probably wouldn't play Mallan out of those options though as he'd be getting asked to sit the deepest which I think would suit Vela better.

yerauldda
19-09-2019, 09:31 AM
Really can't see us going 5-3-2, but:

Marciano
Naismith Jackson Porteous Hanlon Stevenson
Allan Vela Hallberg
Kamberi Middleton

Subs:
Maxwell
McGregor
Doidge
Shaw
James
Horgan
Mallan

I reckon he will go:

Marciano
Naismith Porteous Hanlon Stevenson
Horgan Vela Mallan Allan
Kamberi Doidge

Onceinawhile
19-09-2019, 10:18 AM
Rocky

Lewis
Hanlon
Porto
Naismith

Hallberg
Mallan
Allan

Horgan
Kamberi
Middleton

Daydreamer
19-09-2019, 11:13 AM
Marciano

Porteous
Jackson
Hanlon

Naismith
Vela
Hallberg
Stevenson

Allan

Doidge
Kamberi


No stupid team selections like James or Whittaker in midfield. Play to OUR strengths.

sleeping giant
19-09-2019, 11:28 AM
Rocky

Lewis
Hanlon
Porto
Naismith

Hallberg
Mallan
Allan

Horgan
Kamberi
Middleton

Have we just guven up on having a midfield completely?

Mr_F
19-09-2019, 11:56 AM
We NEED to play 2 up top, they are horrendous at the back. Not being bullied in the middle & exposed down the wings is vital too.




Rocky

Porto Jackson Hanlon

Naismith Hallberg Allan Whitty Stevenson

Kamberi Shaw/Doidge/Horgan/Middleton

JDHibs
19-09-2019, 12:00 PM
Team i want (3412) -

Rocky

Porto
Jackson
Hanlon

Naismith
Vela
Hallberg
Stevenson

Allan

Doidge
Kamberi

Team we will get -

Rocky

Naismith
Porto
Hanlon
Stevenson

Mallan
Vela
Hallberg

Horgan
Kamberi
Allan

biotech
19-09-2019, 12:18 PM
Feel we need two upfront. Kamberi is largely ineffective on his own. Maybe we need to try someone through the middle who has pace and can get at Hearts lumbering centre backs. Could Horgan play as central striker?

Heisenberg
19-09-2019, 12:21 PM
Feel we need two upfront. Kamberi is largely ineffective on his own. Maybe we need to try someone through the middle who has pace and can get at Hearts lumbering centre backs. Could Horgan play as central striker?

No. He’s a winger. Everyone seems to have written of Doidge but he’s only started one league game I think? He needs a proper run in the side instead of 20 minutes here and there.

3-5-2 is the way forward but there’s no chance we’ll see it.

bingo70
19-09-2019, 12:26 PM
Feel we need two upfront. Kamberi is largely ineffective on his own. Maybe we need to try someone through the middle who has pace and can get at Hearts lumbering centre backs. Could Horgan play as central striker?

Josh Vela was apparently a decent no 10 for Bolton for a season. With nothing else working just now i wonder if it could be an idea to try him there. Could help link midfield and attack as well.

KWJ
19-09-2019, 12:35 PM
---------------Rocky-------------

Whittaker--Porto-Hanlon---Lewis

----------Slivka---Hallberg----------


------Mallan---Allan---Horgan-----

-----------------Flo----------------


And I have to say I really don't like it. Not seen enough of Mellberg so if he can't tackle stick in Vela. I think we need to get Mallan, Allan, Horgan and Flo all on the pitch though with Middleton coming on once the game is stretched.

Our squad is really not very good with glaring holes. I'd be tempted to put Whittaker into midfield if I thought he still had the legs for it.

Mr_F
19-09-2019, 01:36 PM
---------------Rocky-------------

Whittaker--Porto-Hanlon---Lewis

----------Slivka---Hallberg----------


------Mallan---Allan---Horgan-----

-----------------Flo----------------


And I have to say I really don't like it. Not seen enough of Mellberg so if he can't tackle stick in Vela. I think we need to get Mallan, Allan, Horgan and Flo all on the pitch though with Middleton coming on once the game is stretched.

Our squad is really not very good with glaring holes. I'd be tempted to put Whittaker into midfield if I thought he still had the legs for it.

Why Mallan?

That team would get destroyed down the wings against them

J-C
19-09-2019, 01:51 PM
Jeez, just looking at this thread shows our squad is so imbalanced and no one has a clue what way to play the players we have, it's actually pretty scary what's happened to our club.

This is what I'd go.

Rocky

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Hallberg
Mallan

Murray
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

Dav1986
19-09-2019, 01:51 PM
In the interest of getting as many characters into the side as possible I'd probably go for something like this.

Rocky

Nais Porto Hanlon Stevenson

Whittaker Hallberg

Middleton Allan Mallan

Kamberi

Wingers have been terrible so the 3 in behind the striker are attacking midfielders and they can rotate or drop deep if they want, whilst Mallan and Middleton both have the ability to hit a ball.

Middleton can pull wide and use his pace or try and go in behind if he wants. Murray could play there too I guess.

I'd go along the lines of this team if we aren't playing 2 up top. Possibly switching Slivka in for Whittaker and maybe Fraser Murray for Mallan as I feel Mallan hasn't been at it for a few weeks (not many have tbf) but if he isn't getting any goals or assists, for me he doesn't contribute enough.

B.H.F.C
19-09-2019, 02:17 PM
I’m not a great fan of 352 but something has to change.

Marciano

Jackson
Porteous
Hanlon

Naismith
Hallberg
Allan
Slivka
Stevenson

Kamberi
Doidge

That team looks pretty crap. I wouldn’t play Hanlon but I think we have to. I wouldn’t play Slivka as I think he often contributes nothing but Vela is competing for that title well. And I wouldn’t really want to play Doidge but it gets us two up front.

Stuart93
19-09-2019, 04:39 PM
Naismith to be back for them

Makes me less confident

erin go bragh
19-09-2019, 04:49 PM
Naismith to be back for them

Makes me less confident

Rushed back by Potter . Trying to save his own neck . We’re unbeaten at home this season . Kamberi and Doidge up front plz .

thegaffer12
19-09-2019, 05:10 PM
Mallan will play as long as he continues to impress in training. Not that I agree with that...

Stuart93
19-09-2019, 07:14 PM
Mallan will play as long as he continues to impress in training. Not that I agree with that...

Can impress all he wants in training he does **** all during games. Pish

Stuart93
19-09-2019, 07:15 PM
Rushed back by Potter . Trying to save his own neck . We’re unbeaten at home this season . Kamberi and Doidge up front plz .

We’ve only played st.mirren and saints, I’d be pretty disappointed if we weren’t unbeaten

Naismith definitely improves them, especially when you see stats in games he’s been involved

AgentDaleCooper
19-09-2019, 10:43 PM
Without wanting to be negative - but failing miserably - i'm not sure it matters who plays, hecky's tactics will bugger up any XI. Very much hope to be proved wrong.

California-Hibs
20-09-2019, 01:02 AM
I'd like to see 3-5-2

Marciano

Naismith Porteous Hanlon
James
Horgan Hallberg Allan Stevenson
Kamberi Doidge

FilipinoHibs
20-09-2019, 02:00 AM
Doidge not good enough for this level. No point playing high balls up to him. Hearts will clean it up no bother. Better to play Shaw as better on the ground. Keep Whitaker out of the team. Players just walk by him. Mallan also been a waste of space and no goals for months.

The purpose (I was asked by 90+2 for purpose of my posts) of this post is to give an opinion on team selection for Sunday's. I realise it will have no bearing on team selection.

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 07:36 AM
Jeez, just looking at this thread shows our squad is so imbalanced and no one has a clue what way to play the players we have, it's actually pretty scary what's happened to our club.

This is what I'd go.

Rocky

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Hallberg
Mallan

Murray
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

This team wins the game.


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Vault Boy
20-09-2019, 07:46 AM
This team wins the game.


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I like it too. Unfortunately it seems like Murray is out of the picture somewhat. I've no issue with brace-scoring Horgan in there instead though.

eastcoasthibby
20-09-2019, 07:55 AM
I would be really tempted to play Middleton up front with Flo let him work off Flo, do the type job Flo was asked to do playing slightly to the left ..I think with Middletons feet that like Horgan did we can hurt them if we get the ball down at feet in the game ...Bring Darryl in for last 20-25 or even Newell I get the feeling he has that bit something different in his ability to play football that he might give us something of the bench if we are needing it !! Like most derbies the first thing we do is win individual battles and be big on the ball and off it ..seriously if Mallan plays Heckingbottom is a joke ...everyone can see his deficiencies so if he plays Levein will have won a watch ...midfield 3 needs to be Allan, Hallberg and Vela ..if Slivka is fit then he might come into it ..

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 08:02 AM
I like it too. Unfortunately it seems like Murray is out of the picture somewhat. I've no issue with brace-scoring Horgan in there instead though.

Having spoken to Fraser recently he is becoming increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time. Especially, as we’re not winning!


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bigwheel
20-09-2019, 08:03 AM
Having spoken to Fraser recently he is becoming increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time. Especially, as we’re not winning!


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He deserves a chance - as those currently playing are not doing the business ..


Ps. What has he done to not even get stripped ?

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 08:08 AM
He deserves a chance - as those currently playing are not doing the business ..


Ps. What has he done to not even get stripped ?

According to the manager he needs a left footed midfielder on the bench. Even tho Fraser prefers to play off the left he hasn’t seen fit to give him a jersey. Joe Newell seems to have that at the moment. He certainly doesn’t deserve it!


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Robbo6-2
20-09-2019, 08:16 AM
Fraser Murray should be in our starting 11 never mind not in squad.

jacomo
20-09-2019, 08:16 AM
He deserves a chance - as those currently playing are not doing the business ..


Ps. What has he done to not even get stripped ?


Hecky doesn’t like our development players it seems...

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 08:17 AM
Fraser Murray should be in our starting 11 never mind not in squad.

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calumhibee1
20-09-2019, 08:34 AM
Hecky doesn’t like our development players it seems...

Porto started last week and I’d suspect will be in the team going forward. None of the other development players have shown enough to be a starter every week imo.

J-C
20-09-2019, 08:36 AM
He deserves a chance - as those currently playing are not doing the business ..


Ps. What has he done to not even get stripped ?

Someone mentioned he refused to go on loan instead wanting to stay and fight for his place.

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 09:02 AM
Someone mentioned he refused to go on loan instead wanting to stay and fight for his place.

Absolutely not the case. He was told to stay and fight for his place. He wasn’t averse to going on loan. He realises he needs to be playing regular football.

In my opinion he is well within his rights to be angry at not getting any game time. He’s shown more in his appearances so far than some of the other guys in front of him. Notably, Newell, Horgan, Vela, Slivka.


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J-C
20-09-2019, 09:15 AM
Absolutely not the case. He was told to stay and fight for his place. He wasn’t averse to going on loan. He realises he needs to be playing regular football.

In my opinion he is well within his rights to be angry at not getting any game time. He’s shown more in his appearances so far than some of the other guys in front of him. Notably, Newell, Horgan, Vela, Slivka.


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Thanks for the clarification, I agree his non inclusion in recent weeks is baffling as Fraser had shown enough in his short spells that indicated he was better than most.

California-Hibs
20-09-2019, 10:15 AM
Absolutely not the case. He was told to stay and fight for his place. He wasn’t averse to going on loan. He realises he needs to be playing regular football.

In my opinion he is well within his rights to be angry at not getting any game time. He’s shown more in his appearances so far than some of the other guys in front of him. Notably, Newell, Horgan, Vela, Slivka.


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Hi Fraser! 👍

JimBHibees
20-09-2019, 10:33 AM
According to the manager he needs a left footed midfielder on the bench. Even tho Fraser prefers to play off the left he hasn’t seen fit to give him a jersey. Joe Newell seems to have that at the moment. He certainly doesn’t deserve it!


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Assume decided by performances in training.

GoalsMcGinley
20-09-2019, 10:41 AM
Hi Fraser! [emoji106]

There it is. The standard .net response when someone defends a player who said poster doesn’t like or rate.

Take a day off mate.


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BoomtownHibees
20-09-2019, 10:42 AM
This team wins the game.


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Vela in for Mallan and that would be my team

Stuart93
20-09-2019, 10:43 AM
I’d put Murray in ahead of mallan

worcesterhibby
20-09-2019, 10:49 AM
..seriously if Mallan plays Heckingbottom is a joke ...everyone can see his deficiencies so if he plays Levein will have won a watch ...midfield 3 needs to be Allan, Hallberg and Vela ..if Slivka is fit then he might come into it ..

Mallan is not playing great, but he is contributing a damn site more than Vela, who is a total waste of a shirt. Get's the ball from Hanlon, gives it back to him and then hides behind an opposition player so he doesn't have to receive the ball again. He is the worst player in the team at the moment IMHO.

Rocky

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Hallberg
Jackson

Murray
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi

BoomtownHibees
20-09-2019, 10:51 AM
Mallan is not playing great, but he is contributing a damn site more than Vela, who is a total waste of a shirt. Get's the ball from Hanlon, gives it back to him and then hides behind an opposition player so he doesn't have to receive the ball again. He is the worst player in the team at the moment IMHO.

Rocky

Naismith
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Hallberg
Jackson

Murray
Allan
Middleton

Kamberi



Jackson in midfield terrifies me

Mr_F
20-09-2019, 12:54 PM
I’d put Murray in ahead of mallan

I'd put Grant Murray in ahead of Mallan

Heisenberg
20-09-2019, 12:58 PM
Doidge not good enough for this level. No point playing high balls up to him. Hearts will clean it up no bother. Better to play Shaw as better on the ground. Keep Whitaker out of the team. Players just walk by him. Mallan also been a waste of space and no goals for months.

The purpose (I was asked by 90+2 for purpose of my posts) of this post is to give an opinion on team selection for Sunday's. I realise it will have no bearing on team selection.

Doidge isn’t a target man. His old manager just confirmed as much. Give him a run in the side and see how he goes. Play to his strengths, get him the ball to feet and in the box. He’s started one league game so far and we got an absolute chasing for 90 minutes, his service amounted to the ball being leathered at him.

Him and one or two others might benefit from a change in setup.

bigwheel
20-09-2019, 01:06 PM
Apparently. This is the Hearts team on Sunday Views?? Looks a decent 11 to me ....


Pereira

Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey

Morrison
Whelan
Damour
Mulraney

Naismith

Ikpeazu

ahibby
20-09-2019, 01:41 PM
Apparently. This is the Hearts team on Sunday Views?? Looks a decent 11 to me ....


Pereira

Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey

Morrison
Whelan
Damour
Mulraney

Naismith

Ikpeazu

Like us they have a very decent squad, also like us it hasn't been performing. Something has to give on Sunday and that's why I believe it will turn around both teams fortunes. I expect both to start winning after Sunday.

Mr_F
20-09-2019, 01:42 PM
Like us they have a very decent squad, also like us it hasn't been performing. Something has to give on Sunday and that's why I believe it will turn around both teams fortunes. I expect both to start winning after Sunday.


We don't though?

JimBHibees
20-09-2019, 01:43 PM
Apparently. This is the Hearts team on Sunday Views?? Looks a decent 11 to me ....


Pereira

Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey

Morrison
Whelan
Damour
Mulraney

Naismith

Ikpeazu

Think their goalie is a bombscare, Halkett hugely overrated especially in a central 2 with Berra, a lot depends on Naismith helping out the middle 2 in midfield. 2 quick wide players both bit hit and miss. Uche awful but probably score off his erse.

Diclonius
20-09-2019, 01:51 PM
Apparently. This is the Hearts team on Sunday Views?? Looks a decent 11 to me ....


Pereira

Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey

Morrison
Whelan
Damour
Mulraney

Naismith

Ikpeazu

Classic Levein team, two bruisers in CM and all the attack out wide. Looks good though.

Now Silvka is out I'd replace him with Murray.

Mr_F
20-09-2019, 01:54 PM
Like us they have a very decent squad, also like us it hasn't been performing. Something has to give on Sunday and that's why I believe it will turn around both teams fortunes. I expect both to start winning after Sunday.

That's a strong team.

We're struggling if that is the case

B.H.F.C
20-09-2019, 01:57 PM
That's a strong team.

We're struggling if that is the case

Let’s no go overboard. How many players in that ‘potential’ team would you really want in your side? No many.

Stuart93
20-09-2019, 02:08 PM
Let’s no go overboard. How many players in that ‘potential’ team would you really want in your side? No many.

Just now? I’d say the majority of that hearts team tbh minus 4 or 5


Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey


Whelan

Mulraney

Naismith

Are all players I’d take right now

Heisenberg
20-09-2019, 02:18 PM
Just now? I’d say the majority of that hearts team tbh minus 4 or 5


Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey


Whelan

Mulraney

Naismith

Are all players I’d take right now

Berra and Halkett have been honking this season by all accounts. Only one I’d definitely agree with is Naismith.

B.H.F.C
20-09-2019, 02:21 PM
Just now? I’d say the majority of that hearts team tbh minus 4 or 5


Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey


Whelan

Mulraney

Naismith

Are all players I’d take right now

Berra? Really?

Mulraney I’ll give you. Halkett maybe. Whelan maybe.

Would you really take Naismith on his wages to play ten times a year?

We’re pish but I’m sick of seeing their pish getting takes up.

Diclonius
20-09-2019, 02:21 PM
Let’s no go overboard. How many players in that ‘potential’ team would you really want in your side? No many.

Smith, Halkett, Whelan, Damour, Mulraney and Naismith. :dunno:

B.H.F.C
20-09-2019, 02:23 PM
Smith, Halkett, Whelan, Damour, Mulraney and Naismith. :dunno:

Don’t think Damour even got in their side last week. Smith average. Halkett no bad but part of a terrible defence. Whelan old but might do a job. Mulraney, yep. Naismith will be out again in a few weeks, if he lasts that long.

Mr_F
20-09-2019, 02:24 PM
Berra and Halkett have been honking this season by all accounts. Only one I’d definitely agree with is Naismith.

And our defense have been good?

Arguably Rocky, Stevenson, Porto, Allan & Flo would kee their spot.

Heisenberg
20-09-2019, 02:35 PM
And our defense have been good?

Arguably Rocky, Stevenson, Porto, Allan & Flo would kee their spot.

I didn’t say that. I just said that theirs has been absolutely honking and I wouldn’t have any of their defenders at Hibs.

we are hibs
20-09-2019, 02:49 PM
Berra is absolutely ***** these days..most hearts fans want him gone now.

Hibeesmad
20-09-2019, 02:53 PM
Do they play Smith as part of a 3 with Mulraney as wing back?

Once Porteous goes through Naismith he be getting subbed off.

The 90+2
20-09-2019, 02:54 PM
Think their goalie is a bombscare, Halkett hugely overrated especially in a central 2 with Berra, a lot depends on Naismith helping out the middle 2 in midfield. 2 quick wide players both bit hit and miss. Uche awful but probably score off his erse.

Haulkett is a class player.

The 90+2
20-09-2019, 02:55 PM
Berra is absolutely ***** these days..most hearts fans want him gone now.

If we had pace in our team we could run at him with that. Unfortunately we don’t.

Brightside
20-09-2019, 02:56 PM
Just now? I’d say the majority of that hearts team tbh minus 4 or 5


Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey


Whelan

Mulraney

Naismith

Are all players I’d take right now

Stop it.

Hibeewilly
20-09-2019, 06:45 PM
Speaking to a jambo pal earlier Perreira Naismith and Meshino start Claire left out. I fully believe its genuine..... time will tell though

JimBHibees
21-09-2019, 06:45 AM
Haulkett is a class player.

Not convinced.

Nicho87
21-09-2019, 09:11 AM
Marciano

Jackson
Porteous
Hanlon

Naismith Malberg Horgan Allan Stevenson

Kamberi Middleton

Can’t be any worse

eastcoasthibby
21-09-2019, 10:59 AM
Berra and Halkett have been honking this season by all accounts. Only one I’d definitely agree with is Naismith.

They can be as honking as you like but if the opposition don't work them then it won't show how poor they can be ..so let's see if Hecky gets that tactic ...of playing someone up against them on the ground and not in the air cos it's bread n butter stuff asking Flo to d o that it's go to be feet ...

eastcoasthibby
21-09-2019, 11:07 AM
I would really like to see us going with a 3 at the back Jackson in the middle and Hanlon left side and Porteous righ ...let's get Stevenson and Naismith higher up the part at them with Allan, Hallberg and Vela in midfield ..up front it's Flo and either Shaw or Middleton for me ..whoever it is they need to work their back for and be mobile for through balls ..if it's I'll whatever up front for them it's going to be back to front stuff from them .a 3 in midfield with wingbacks gives us flexibility to get more forward when needed ..and better defensive cover as well.

HibbyAndy
21-09-2019, 11:54 AM
I'd put Grant Murray in ahead of Mallan

:faf::faf::faf:

erin go bragh
21-09-2019, 12:09 PM
Apparently. This is the Hearts team on Sunday Views?? Looks a decent 11 to me ....


Pereira

Smith
Berra
Halkett
Hickey

Morrison
Whelan
Damour
Mulraney

Naismith

Ikpeazu

Naismith isn’t fit but wouldn’t be like CL to risk him to try and save his own skin . Ikpeazu is murder and Berra is well past his sell by .
The keeper they have on loan from Man U is ment to be injured and back at Old Trafford getting treatment.
Their bottom of the league for a reason .
2-0 to Hibernian !