Team V The Rangers

[Wheat Hound]

Bogdan

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Hallberg
Omeonga
Newall

Allan

Boyle
Doidge

[Hibeesmad]

Marciano

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Omeonga
Allan
Newell

Doidge
McNulty

[Billy Whizz]

Think Jack will inject some fresh legs into the team, wouldn’t be surprised to see Hallberg get a start, and maybe even Whittaker as well

Newell went off with what looked an injury today, hopefully nothing too serious

[Allant1981]

Marciano
McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson
Omeonga
Hallberg
Newell
Boyle
McNulty
Doidge

[Sir David Gray]

Marciano

Stevenson
Hanlon
McGregor
McGinn

Hallberg
Omeonga
Allan
Newell/Slivka
Boyle

Doidge

[Hibees1973]

Time to try something new as we cannot stop leaking goals. I would go 3-5-2. Docherty ineligible.

3 centre backs. McGinn & Stevenson as wing-backs. Hallberg in front of the back 3 with Allan supporting the front 2. Would like to have found a spot for McNulty but it is Ibrox.

Marciano

Jackson
Hanlon
Whitaker

McGinn
Omeonga
Allan
Hallberg
Stevenson

Boyle
Doidge

[erin go bragh]

Rocky

Boyle

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon

Stevenson

Hallberg
Newall
Omeanga

Doidge
McNulty

[S4uzee]

Newell and Allan can’t start, both would be passengers at ibrox and don’t work hard enough

[yerauldda]

Marciano
McGinn Jackson Hanlon Stevenson
Whittaker
Omeonga Newell
Allan
Boyle Doidge

[Green Badger]

Bogdan

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Whittaker
Newell
Omeonga
Allan
Boyle

Doidge

[Heisenberg]

Marciano

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon

Boyle
Omeonga
Hallberg
Whittaker
Stevenson

Doidge
McNulty

[Wheat Hound]

Marciano

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon

Boyle
Omeonga
Hallberg
Whittaker
Stevenson

Doidge
McNulty

Actually I take it back, I would go with this instead!

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I would really like to see Bogdan get a shot

[makaveli1875]

The Rock

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Whittaker

Boyle
Omeonga
Newall

Doidge
McNulty

[AlbertK86]

Rocky

McGInn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Whittaker
Newell
Omeonga

Allan

Boyle
Doidge

Subs

Bogdan
McGregor
Horgan
Slivka
Murray
McNulty
Gullan




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[Captain Trips]

Make sure that midfield is solid. We have the players to score and nothing would delight me more than ending those horrible ####s next week.

[CloudSquall]

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


McGinn Jackson Whittaker Hanlon Stevenson


...................Hallberg Omeonga..................

...Boyle......................................Horg an.....

.........................Doidge................... ..........



Damage limitation and with the aim of going four at the back and bringing on an extra midfielder or striker in the 2nd half.

[California-Hibs]

With the defense we have we're in for another HUNping unfortunately.

[CMurdoch]

Bogdan

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Whittaker
Omeonga
Hallberg
Boyle
Gullan

McNulty

Not popular on here but i would be using this match to give game time to those who need it and resting Doidge & Allan.
That means game time for Bogdan, Omeonga, Gullan & McNulty.

[StevieC]

Marciano

McGinn Jackson Hanlon Stevenson
Boyle Whittaker Hallberg Omeonga Horgan
Doidge

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Bogdan

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon

Boyle
Omeonga
Hallberg
Whittaker
Stevenson

Gullan
McNulty

Not popular on here but i would be using this match to give game time to those who need it and resting Doidge.
That means game time for Bogdan, Omeonga, Gullan & McNulty.

A change in formation and an untried partnership of McNulty and Gullah would be more suited for the cup game, rather than the game at iBroke

[we are hibs]

Bogdan

Mcginn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Omeonga
Hallberg
Newell

Boyle

Doidge
Mcnulty


Its going to be backs to the wall and not very pretty to watch i fear; regardless of what team we field.

[thegaffer12]

We need the most energy possible in the team

[Carheenlea]

My Rangers supporting friend reported back last night as we were comparing our respective loan debutants. He said Rangers were lucky to escape with a point yesterday. They’re not firing on all cylinders at present so we should go through there with a positive mindset and feel we can hurt them

[Eyrie]

We've playing twice a week at the moment with last week's cup game, Sevco this week and Ross County next week so players will need a rest or rotated.

However I go with our strongest team at Ibrox and use next Sunday's cup game to rest Doidge and Boyle whilst giving game time to McNulty, Hallberg, Slivka and even James (possibly at left back).

[Tully]

Got to play a strong team in the cup no pissing about get the job done

[HendoDelivered]

Got to play a strong team in the cup no pissing about get the job done

Yep.

[Captain Trips]

Sey up correctly we will end them.

[HendoDelivered]

GK: Marciano

RCB: McGinn
CB: McGregor
LCB: Hanlon

RWB: Boyle
CM: Omeonga
CAM: Allan
CM: Whitts/Hallberg
LWB: Stevenson

ST: Doidge
ST: McNulty (although probs won’t start)

[Eyrie]

Got to play a strong team in the cup no pissing about get the job done

I'd be very concerned if the following team couldn't get the job done against BSC.

Bogdan
Gray - McGregor - Jackson - James
Slivka - Hallberg - Newell
Gullan - McNulty - Horgan

With Doidge, Boyle and Allan on the bench if required.

[where'stheslope]

Rangers don't appear to like the game being taken to them, so why not play 2 up front and 5 in midfield and scare the s**t out of them!!!!!

[DavidDavidGray]

Bogdan

McGinn
Hanlon
Jackson
Stevenson

Hallberg

Omeonga
Allan

Boyle

Doidge
McNulty

Diamond with Boyle just causing havoc in between the lines, Allan trying to create the play from slightly further back so more room on the ball. Marciano needs dropped.

[The Modfather]

Bogdan
McGinn - Hanlon - Jackson - McGregor - Stevenson
Boyle - Omeonga - Whittaker/Hallberg - Horgan/Newell
Doidge

Shut up shop and play for the 0-0 against a good Rangers team despite their recent stutters.

[B.H.F.C]

Bogdan
McGinn - Hanlon - Jackson - McGregor - Stevenson
Boyle - Omeonga - Whittaker/Hallberg - Horgan/Newell
Doidge

Shut up shop and play for the 0-0 against a good Rangers team despite their recent stutters.

We’re not good enough defensively to shut up shop. We can’t just let them have the ball and keep coming at us. If you’re a good runner you should be in the team for this game because we need to press them, chase them, kick them and whatever else it takes to stop them settling. Basically do the complete opposite to what we’ve done in the last two games when we’ve just let them stroll around doing what they want.

[Keith_M]

We need to toughen up or they'll boss us in midfield, so no Allan, sorry.

Think he maybe needs a break

[Eyrie]

Marciano
McGinn - McGregor - Hanlon - Stevenson
Boyle - Hallberg - Newell/Whittaker - Omeonga
McNulty - Doidge


Then I change the team for Sunday (revised my earlier post so I can rest Allan in midweek and bring Docherty in for game time).

Bogdan
Gray - McGregor - Jackson - James
Slivka - Allan - Docherty
Gullan - McNulty - Horgan

[Billy Whizz]

Whats the injury situation for Wednesday
Both Gray and Newell went off with knocks, and Allan took a heavy tackle late on

[wookie70]

I'd try and use Whitts to help in front of the defense, give Boyle freedom with Hallberg or Whiits to cover across when he can't get back. Boyle and Newell encouraged to get as close to Doidge as they can when we have good possession.

Bogdan
McGinn - Jackson- Hanlon - Stevenson
Whittaker
Boyle - Hallberg - Newell - Omeonga
Doidge

[Diclonius]

Marciano

McGinn McGregor Hanlon Jackson Stevenson

Whittaker

Omeonga Newell/Hallberg

Boyle Doidge

[Joe6-2]

Bogdan

Mcginn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Omeonga
Hallberg
Newell

Boyle

Doidge
Mcnulty


Its going to be backs to the wall and not very pretty to watch i fear; regardless of what team we field.

This, but still living in hope!

[Billy Whizz]

Watching highlights on Sportscene, Ibrox looks like a tattie field

[Radium]

Watching highlights on Sportscene, Ibrox looks like a tattie field

Think the height of the stands limit the sunlight and are a bit of a problem at this time of year. Maybe don’t have enough 50 pence for the meter to keep the special lights going


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[Glesgahibby]

If we have the right players available for a 3-5-2 then why not?
need to keep the ball better than last time we played them.
not seen it mentioned but I’m assuming Flo can’t play?

[Keith_M]

If we have the right players available for a 3-5-2 then why not?
need to keep the ball better than last time we played them.
not seen it mentioned but I’m assuming Flo can’t play?


No, he's out on loan just now so isn't available.

[Keith_M]

As an aside: With only two days to go, there seems to be tickets available for this match but sales are still only open to ST holders.

Any reason why that's the case?

:dunno:

[MrRobot]

Im conflicted on whether or not Allan should start.

Clearly he is a main attacking threat for us, but recent weeks I feel games have passed him by a little and he needs a rest. On Wednesday we need all players full of energy, especially our midfield.

I'd be tempted to try 3-5-2

Bogdan
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Omegona Hallberg Newell Stevenson
Doidge McNulty

[Brightside]

I would really like a 352 but i cant see it happening.

[Brightside]

Im conflicted on whether or not Allan should start.

Clearly he is a main attacking threat for us, but recent weeks I feel games have passed him by a little and he needs a rest. On Wednesday we need all players full of energy, especially our midfield.

I'd be tempted to try 3-5-2

Bogdan
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Omegona Hallberg Newell Stevenson
Doidge McNulty

This - but Whitts instead of Hallberg. Hallberg can replace Whitts when he gets tired.

[MrRobot]

This - but Whitts instead of Hallberg. Hallberg can replace Whitts when he gets tired.

Would be happy to see Whittaker start, was between him and Hallberg for that role.

[number9dream]

I would really like a 352 but i cant see it happening.

Rangers ripped our diamond to shreds at Easter Road, with Tavernier & Barisic free to bomb up and down. Surely JR will take steps to counter that at Ibrox and I don’t think our 4-3-3 is up to it since Horgan doesn’t offer Stevenson enough protection but we seem reluctant to experiment with three central defenders.
Maybe two banks of four and Boyle with a free Road Runner role, putting out fires and trying to support Doidge?
Attitude and application may be more important than formations anyway.

Rangers appear to have lost their way after the break - Tavernier, Jack & Morelos missing some of those games has hit them hard. Hard to see them messing up two in a row at home but the longer we stay in it the more pressure builds on them. We can’t afford yet another sluggish start.

[Green-Hibee-7]

Heading through after work but only 2 of our group bought tickets.

When buying BSC tickets this morning, I noticed that there is still tickets on sale for ibrox. Looks to be a fair few left in GW1 and GW3 with none available in GW2. Can’t sale I blame people. £32 a ticket before additional costs, coupled with BSC game it’s been an expensive few weeks. Hopefully we punt a few more before the game.

Any word on parking arrangements? Wasn’t sure with the reduced numbers of us travelling if that will affect arrangements that have been in place previously.

[J-C]

Still think Marciano has too many dodgy moments, so I'd give Bogdan a go.

Bogdan

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Whittaker

Boyle
Hallberg
Omeonga

Allan

Doidge

[jonny]

This - but Whitts instead of Hallberg. Hallberg can replace Whitts when he gets tired.

Like yourself I'd prefer to see a return to the 352.
Unfortunately we've never played that formation under JR and I think we'll stick with the 4231 that he seems to like.

[JimBHibees]

Would be happy to see Whittaker start, was between him and Hallberg for that role.

Where was Whittaker on Saturday seems odd he played in both cup ties then nowhere to be seen in the games in between. If no injury would definitely put him in for this game. Would also consider Fraser Murray at wide left if playing a 451. If 352 quite like the look of your team but think would put Whits if fit. Watched highlights of Rangers Dons and Cosgrove missed two huge chances so think could cause them some issues. Still concern defensively but think McGinn played in back 3 for Buddies couple of weeks back at Ibrox.

[Carheenlea]

Heading through after work but only 2 of our group bought tickets.

When buying BSC tickets this morning, I noticed that there is still tickets on sale for ibrox. Looks to be a fair few left in GW1 and GW3 with none available in GW2. Can’t sale I blame people. £32 a ticket before additional costs, coupled with BSC game it’s been an expensive few weeks. Hopefully we punt a few more before the game.

Any word on parking arrangements? Wasn’t sure with the reduced numbers of us travelling if that will affect arrangements that have been in place previously.

Even with a smaller numbers travelling I expect the police will be keen to keep the Hibs fans within the traditional away car park. Always had it before when we weren’t selling out, so no reason to suspect anything different on Wednesday.

[Glesgahibby]

No, he's out on loan just now so isn't available.
:greengrin

[shetlandhibee]

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

McGinn....Jackson...Hanlon....Stevenson

..........Omeonga Whittikar Newell.....

Boyle............................................. .Allan.....

............................Doidge.......
:agree:this gets my vote exactly what i was thinking

[erin go bragh]

Watching highlights on Sportscene, Ibrox looks like a tattie field
Heard they had planted tatties , so they have something to lift in May 😉

[Speedway]

Marciano

SPM
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Omeonga
Hall berg
Murray

Doidge
McNulty

[S4uzee]

Marciano

SPM
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Omeonga
Hall berg
Murray

Doidge
McNulty

I just don’t understand folk who would play 2 in CM against them. We’d get slaughtered

[Keith_M]

I think a 4-6-0 might be in order.

[Eyrie]

I think a 4-6-0 might be in order.

Reported.

[BT58]

A hun at the work said that The Dons had 2 banks of 4 and 5 and stifled the game, using pace to get chances for Cosgrove that any other day would have worked. Hopefully JR has a plan similar
B

[erin go bragh]

A hun at the work said that The Dons had 2 banks of 4 and 5 and stifled the game, using pace to get chances for Cosgrove that any other day would have worked. Hopefully JR has a plan similar
B
Something like this

Rocky

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Newall
Whitts
Hallberg
Allan

Doidge

[Glesgahibby]

4-5-1
Rocky

Mcginn Mcregor Hanlon Stevenson

Whittaker Hallberg
Boyle Allan Horgan
Doidge
Subs
Bogdan
gray
Jackson
Omeonga
Newell
Murray
McNulty
plenty experience in that 11
really need to get in and about them and not stand off.
At ER we sat off and ball watched(to much respect)

[KingPat4]

I'd have Horgan and Allan and McNulty on the bench.

Horgan is an impact player, Scotty looks knackered and McNulty is not up to speed yet.

[Since452]

I'd have Horgan and Allan and McNulty on the bench.

Horgan is an impact player, Scotty looks knackered and McNulty is not up to speed yet.

I agree with most but I'd play Scott tonight and rest him on Sunday

[Since452]

A hun at the work said that The Dons had 2 banks of 4 and 5 and stifled the game, using pace to get chances for Cosgrove that any other day would have worked. Hopefully JR has a plan similar
B

This game is made for Boyle

[Glesgahibby]

I'd have Horgan and Allan and McNulty on the bench.

Horgan is an impact player, Scotty looks knackered and McNulty is not up to speed yet.
Hopefully Horgan can make an impact from the start:greengrin
Scotty is our best player, were playing the rangers at Ibrox.
we can’t afford to have him sitting on the bench.
agree regarding McNulty but he could make an impact off the bench?

[Captain Trips]

3 at the back

Hallberg
Omeonga
Newall
Allan
Horgan

Doidge

Boyle


3-1 Hibs

[DH1875]

This game is made for Boyle

Hopefully does an Ivan on them.

[500miles]

If we're going to play Doidge as the focal point of the attack, drop Allan and move Newell in behind him.

McNulty looked well off match fitness too, do I wouldn't expect him to start either.


............Rocky
McGinn.Jackson.Hanlon.Stevenson
......Whittaker.Omeonga
..Boyle.....Newell...Horgan
..........Doidge

[we are hibs]

Doidge is going to have to be clever tonight and try and get us up the park by winning fouls. As much energy in the middle as possible and Boyle needs to be on form. Whatever happens at least get closer to them and actually make it uncomfortable this time. None of this ****ting the bed nonsense thats happened in the previous 2 games.

[B.H.F.C]

Omeonga band Hallberg in the middle of the park. Need as much energy in there as possible. At the risk of contradicting myself, I’d possibly have Whittaker sitting in there with them. He doesn’t need to run, the other two can do that and he can tidy things up.

I’d play three at the back but it’s not going to happen.

[Glesgahibby]

Doidge is going to have to be clever tonight and try and get us up the park by winning fouls. As much energy in the middle as possible and Boyle needs to be on form. Whatever happens at least get closer to them and actually make it uncomfortable this time. None of this ****ting the bed nonsense thats happened in the previous 2 games.
Yip:agree:
they are under real pressure to win tonight
there fans also want it to be by a big margin
we need to be on it right from the ko and
don’t let them get any momentum.

[Stuart93]

Would like to see a surprise from us tonight

Last few games they’ve completely dominated and hammered us

St.mirren, dons and hearts have shown it’s possible to have a go at them and get a decent result, the first two at Ibrox.

An absolute pumping isn’t acceptable.

[DTS]

I’d love us to go 3-5-2 but I don’t think Ross fancy’s it but this would be my 11

Bogdan
Mcginn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle newell(if fit) Whittaker omeonga Stevenson
Allan
Doidge

[Glesgahibby]

I’d love us to go 3-5-2 but I don’t think Ross fancy’s it but this would be my 11

Bogdan
Mcginn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle newell(if fit) Whittaker omeonga Stevenson
Allan
Doidge
Would love to see a 3-5-2
but I don’t think it’s worth the risk on this occasion
maybe change it to that if were 3-0 up at HT:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[Vault Boy]

It's time for us to ****house our way to a victory against them, it's due. Hibs to have 31% possession and win by the odd goal.

Omeonga, Newell and Hallberg please.

[Unseen work]

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

McGinn....Jackson...Hanlon....Stevenson

..........Omeonga Whittikar Newell.....

Boyle............................................. .Allan.....

............................Doidge.......

Bogdan, Gray, McGregor, Hallberg, Slivka, Horgan, McNulty.

Whittikar Newall and Omeonga have all been brilliant when played in there recently. They are all comfortable on the ball, can get about the pitch and win it back.

Allan on the left as he tends to drift out there during games and then cut in, he can also go on a bit of a free roam and will make it harder for them to pick him up.

We need to really get at them from the off, their weakness is the defence. If we sit back and allow them to come on to us we will lose.

[Brightside]

If Horgan plays from the start we will be ripped apart on the left side as he provides no defensive cover. a 352 please with Lewis on the left.

[Tambo]

If our past few games vs them is to go by then I m a little worried but hopefully jack ross goes with whitts and omeonga, omeonga could be our key player tonight with his energy and pressing.

[PeeJay]

Think anything other than a hefty defeat tonight will be a big surprise - not impossible for us to take something from the game of course, but on recent evidence unlikely ... they made us look a wee bit amateurish when they last played us - some serious stepping up required this evening

[Smartie]

I hate 451 at home to weaker teams - but it’s a bit of a no brainer for a game like this.

Marciano

McGinn
Jackson
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Hallberg
Omeonga
Newell
Horgan

Doidge

Imperfect, potentially stuffy, a bit of pace on the break, energy in central midfield and a striker who will not stop trying.

Aberdeen did well there with a bank of 4 and a bank of 5.

[jacomo]

I’d love us to go 3-5-2 but I don’t think Ross fancy’s it but this would be my 11

Bogdan
Mcginn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle newell(if fit) Whittaker omeonga Stevenson
Allan
Doidge


You’ve gone for a 361 there...

[hfc-1875]

Bogdan

McGinn
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Omeonga
Whittaker
Newelll
Horgan

Doidge

[SMAXXA]

Bogdan

McGinn
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Omeonga
Whittaker
Newelll
Horgan

Doidge

Mcgregor over Jackson?

[hibee-boys]

I'd start with Horgan on the left as I think we need his pace outwide to protect Stevenson, don't think his performance last week justifies it but we have no one else who could do that similar role. If Horgan wants a long term future at the club we'll need better starting performances from him.

[emerald green]

I don't think it really matters what formation Ross puts out tonight. Hibs, as a team, just do not / cannot defend well in far too many matches. Our goals conceded tells us all we need to know. If Hibs are not giving teams a start of a goal (or two), they often cannot see a game out when they have the lead of a goal (or two).

In addition, given this is a "must win" game for Gerrard and Sevco, I cannot see anything other than a heavy defeat for Hibs tonight.

Hope I'm wrong. I live in hope.

[Unseen work]

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

McGinn....Jackson...Hanlon....Stevenson

..........Omeonga Whittikar Newell.....

Boyle............................................. .Allan.....

............................Doidge.......

Bogdan, Gray, McGregor, Hallberg, Slivka, Horgan, McNulty.

Whittikar Newall and Omeonga have all been brilliant when played in there recently. They are all comfortable on the ball, can get about the pitch and win it back.

Allan on the left as he tends to drift out there during games and then cut in, he can also go on a bit of a free roam and will make it harder for them to pick him up.

We need to really get at them from the off, their weakness is the defence. If we sit back and allow them to come on to us we will lose.

Swear I’m not Jack Ross.

[green with envy]

Quite surprised with the amount of posters that thought Halberg would have started tonight. Looks like he's pretty far down the pecking order. That aside he may get a start on Sunday as he could do with game time.