Hibs Women

[at last 61]

Wish they would play at Linlithgow Rose ground, Prestonfield. Pity its all marroon tho!:thumbsup:
Nah luck mate livi is 5 minutes away from us 😁😁😁

[Brightside]

56 seats along the top row from a very quick count so under 250 even if all four rows were that size but the lowest row has a good few less seats. Do Spartans not still play at Spartans where we played. Have we been asked to leave that ground.

Spartans play at Spartans as its their ground. :agree: Hibs were playing there also but their booking was ended early by Spartans. Many different reasons rumoured but only those at Hibs and Spartans will know the real reason for that. Either way Hibs have now agreed to play at Livi this season and thats been given as a positive in recent podcasts. :aok:

[at last 61]

Hibs v hearts 16th a week on Sunday 2pm kick off we will be there for the 1st women’s game for a few seasons :flag::flag::flag::flag:

[Brightside]

Hibs v hearts 16th a week on Sunday 2pm kick off we will be there for the 1st women’s game for a few seasons :flag::flag::flag::flag:

Expect Hibs to win by plenty. Hearts are going to struggle this season. Very young team

[wookie70]

Spartans play at Spartans as its their ground. :agree: Hibs were playing there also but their booking was ended early by Spartans. Many different reasons rumoured but only those at Hibs and Spartans will know the real reason for that. Either way Hibs have now agreed to play at Livi this season and thats been given as a positive in recent podcasts. :aok:

I could have worded that better. I was aware we played there and it was Spartans ground but cheers for the info on why we had to look elsewhere. I went to watch the Ladies a few times but not sure I'd make the journey to Livi. Saying that with the traffic in Edinburgh and me living in Midlothian it would probably be quicker to get to Livi

[lord bunberry]

Meadowbank would be perfect for the ladies when it opens up again.

[Pretty Boy]

Meadowbank would be perfect for the ladies when it opens up again.

Meadowbank looks a cracking set up both outdoors and in.

I know they have lost the velodrome but much of the rest of the facilities look an upgrade on what was there before (and a new velodrome is being built albeit elsewhere) . I daresay I'm wrong on that as there was a lot of resistance at the time the plans were announced.

It would make a good home ground for the women's team in the short to medium term. Decent wee stand, close to ER and

[lord bunberry]

Meadowbank looks a cracking set up both outdoors and in.

I know they have lost the velodrome but much of the rest of the facilities look an upgrade on what was there before (and a new velodrome is being built albeit elsewhere) . I daresay I'm wrong on that as there was a lot of resistance at the time the plans were announced.

It would make a good home ground for the women's team in the short to medium term. Decent wee stand, close to ER and
I agree it looks great and the old place was falling apart.

[Billy Whizz]

Meadowbank would be perfect for the ladies when it opens up again.

Is it grass or Astro

[lord bunberry]

Is it grass or Astro
Astro I think.

[hibby rae]

Hibs v hearts 16th a week on Sunday 2pm kick off we will be there for the 1st women’s game for a few seasons :flag::flag::flag::flag:

Rescheduled for a Wednesday night

[Brightside]

Rescheduled for a Wednesday night

Perhaps a move to Easter rd.

[hibby rae]

Perhaps a move to Easter rd.

That would be brilliant.

For a game like that, it would be great to offer it to Hibs Kids. Not sure if things like that are possible?

[McD]

Does anyone know if you can pay at the gate for the Women’s games?

[Brightside]

Does anyone know if you can pay at the gate for the Women’s games?

Most of them are using the Fanbase app or similar. For track and trace reasons you can't do pay at the gate.

[McD]

Most of them are using the Fanbase app or similar. For track and trace reasons you can't do pay at the gate.


thanks for that, good to know, I’ll order the tickets online once we’ve sussed out how many are going :aok:

[CMurdoch]

Meadowbank would be perfect for the ladies when it opens up again.


I thought Edinburgh City had moved there but they are still at Ainslie Park hence our womens team moving on.

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT Spartans 3 Hearts 1

FT Partick thistle 0 Aberdeen 2

4pm live BBC Sport scotland Hamilton v Rang ers

4pm Motherwell v Hibernian

4:10pm live BBC Alba Celtic v Glasgow city...if leeds weren't playing at the same time i'd watch this one


FT's

Motherwell 0 Hibernian 4
Hamilton 0 Range rs 7
Celtic 2 Glasgow city 2


won't last but good to look at :) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_GjNzOWQAABZpq?format=jpg&name=medium

[cabbageandribs1875]

telt :)https://scontent.fman1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/241807206_10227475506179252_4383519718600915595_n. jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_rgb565=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=aSkJYjrgu9wAX_XTAjy&tn=5m7pnQZ1SlTC4D2w&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-1.fna&oh=623b4d05f0317016fd0204ecb653ca99&oe=6166BB89

[weecounty hibby]

Mrs Boyle called up to the Scotland squad

[hibby rae]

Mrs Boyle called up to the Scotland squad

Absolutely class player.

[McD]

telt :)https://scontent.fman1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/241807206_10227475506179252_4383519718600915595_n. jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_rgb565=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=aSkJYjrgu9wAX_XTAjy&tn=5m7pnQZ1SlTC4D2w&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-1.fna&oh=623b4d05f0317016fd0204ecb653ca99&oe=6166BB89



:faf:

[hibby rae]

The game against Hearts (the lesser derby) will be at Easter Road on 29 September under the lights! :flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

#wewantseven

[Brightside]

The game against Hearts (the lesser derby) will be at Easter Road on 29 September under the lights! :flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

#wewantseven

It could be more than 7 tbh. Hibs are currently miles ahead of Hearts squad wise.

[hibby rae]

It could be more than 7 tbh. Hibs are currently miles ahead of Hearts squad wise.

I'd accept double figures. See if Joel Sked mentions that one on A view From The Terrace after creaming himself over a one nil last season.

Haven't had the chance to see them yet this season. But the squad seems really exciting!

Almost like last year was just about blooding players and going through a transition.

[BILLYHIBS]

Cannae wait to see HIBS Women beat the jambos under the lights at Easter Road 29/9/2021

Bring it on

:scarf:

[Brightside]

I'd accept double figures. See if Joel Sked mentions that one on A view From The Terrace after creaming himself over a one nil last season.

Haven't had the chance to see them yet this season. But the squad seems really exciting!

Almost like last year was just about blooding players and going through a transition.

Totally. Hearts are just a young team that will really struggle imo. The real derby is against Spartans (I know Dean disagrees 😂) but Hibs have weakened them and are well ahead now. 4th place is a cert for this hibs squad and should be aiming to take on Celtic for 3rd.

[hibby rae]

Totally. Hearts are just a young team that will really struggle imo. The real derby is against Spartans (I know Dean disagrees 😂) but Hibs have weakened them and are well ahead now. 4th place is a cert for this hibs squad and should be aiming to take on Celtic for 3rd.

The draw's been good to us in the cup too.

For all their bluster about putting cash into the Hearts wkmen team it never came to anything (I know the pandemid may have played a part), but now they are fan owned I do 't see it happening at all.

[cabbageandribs1875]

only two games today due to the internationals

Aberdeen 1 Hamilton 0
Partick Thistle 3 Motherwell 2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_qfD8QXMAArUqu?format=jpg&name=medium

[wookie70]

Just saw that you can get free tickets for the Hearts game next week with and announcement at 11am. Can't find the advert now though

[Billy Whizz]

Just saw that you can get free tickets for the Hearts game next week with and announcement at 11am. Can't find the advert now though

https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/3076

On Hibs ticketing site

[wookie70]

https://www.eticketing.co.uk/hibernianfc/EDP/Event/Index/3076

On Hibs ticketing site

Thanks, Just got a couple of great seats for me and my daughter. Well done to the club for giving the game the venue it deserves and making it free entry. Hope it "sells" out quickly and some more sections can be added

[Brightside]

I think they are trying to break the attendance record. Great initiative to make it free entry.

[Billy Whizz]

I think they are trying to break the attendance record. Great initiative to make it free entry.

They’ll defined break the catering record for a ladies game……

[hibby rae]

Reading Ben Kensell's comments it seems the move to Livi may well be a temporary one, and down the line to have a plan at bringing the team further into the club from the Foundation. Here's hoping anyway.

[LunasBoots]

Got two for me and my daughter, not sure she'll be very interested but giving it a go.

[hibby rae]

They’ll defined break the catering record for a ladies game……

If they even serve a dozen customers then they'll break the sales record for the men's team this season too 😂😂

[cameronw-hfc]

Just booked 2 tickets for next weeks derby. Class from Hibs making it free, not been to ER since covid due to finances and get to go back to a derby. Genuinley buzzing!

[JohnMcM]

I can’t make it to this and am rather teed off about that. Meanwhile, would one of you please take my place and take five thousand friends with you.

Thanks, in anticipation of your help :greengrin

[wookie70]

Really pleased the club are making it free and at ER but again why do the comms go out after the ticket sales start. Facebook Main site was around noon after tickets had been on sale an hour and just got an email at 5.17. The comms on all out ticketing has been terrible and I can't understand how difficult it is to but decent straightforward emails and social media posts out the day before with a reminder and hour before. These things can be automated so no idea why we keep getting it wrong.

[cabbageandribs1875]

who takes the 16's they've taken some serious hammerings, losing to double figures against hearts :(

32 goals conceded in just four games

four scored

[Brightside]

who takes the 16's they've taken some serious hammerings, losing to double figures against hearts :(

32 goals conceded in just four games

four scored

Hearts 16s are very good this season. None of the east coast 16s are up to much bar them. Rangers still beat Hearts quite easily. Far too many performance teams in Scotland right now and the quality is being massively diluted because of that. Same problem at 19 NPL age groups.

[Eyrie]

Hibs Women tweeted today that almost 5000 tickets have been taken so far.

That's with a week to go.

[cabbageandribs1875]

todays results

Celtic 2 Hibernian 1....winner scored 2nd min of stoppage time

Hamilton 1 Glasgow city 3
Hearts 0 Rangers 3
Spartans 0 Aberdeen 0

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aberdeen 2 hearts 3
Celtic 6 Partick thistle 0
Glasgow city 9 Spartans 0
Hibernian 0 Rangers 1
Motherwell 3 Hamilton 0

[w pilton hibby]

Good cup win for the women

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/aberdeen-0-2-hibernian-women

[007]

Good cup win for the women

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/aberdeen-0-2-hibernian-women

Get some in the squad for Ross County on Wednesday. :cb

[Keith_M]

Good cup win for the women

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/aberdeen-0-2-hibernian-women


Typical, have to rely on Boyle to get the goals.

[JimBHibees]

Typical, have to rely on Boyle to get the goals.

:greengrin

[Eyrie]

Unfortunately we've drawn Celtic in the semi, and with Glasgow City facing Spartans in the other semi, the odds on us retaining the Scottish Cup will be long.

[hibby rae]

Unfortunately we've drawn Celtic in the semi, and with Glasgow City facing Spartans in the other semi, the odds on us retaining the Scottish Cup will be long.

Spartans would have been good. But tbf we were unlucky to lose to Celtic in the league.

[Eyrie]

Spartans would have been good. But tbf we were unlucky to lose to Celtic in the league.

It was a late goal, but watching the match in the car before the men's team played St Johnstone I felt that Celtic were comfortably the better side.

[cabbageandribs1875]

scores on the door today

Hibs 0 Glasgow city 3
Hamilton 2 Spartans 2
Partick thistle 2 Hearts 3
Motherwell 4 Aberdeen 3....ex hibs player carla boyce hat-trick on her home debut for motherwell
celtic 1 rengers 1

[BILLYHIBS]

SWPL Cup Semi Final

Celtic Women 1 v 1 Hibernian Women

Screamer from Rachael Boyle

60 minutes gone

[Jay]

SWPL Cup Semi Final

Celtic Women 1 v 1 Hibernian Women

Screamer from Rachael Boyle

60 minutes gone


We had planned on going but I'm not feeling great after my covid booster so watching on YouTube.

[bringbackbenny]

Celtic vs Hibs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5N1HoO-4ns)

[Alfred E Newman]

Celtic vs Hibs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5N1HoO-4ns)

Classic Hibs defending!

[BILLYHIBS]

Celtic Women 2 v 1 Hibernian Women

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-1 sellick 80 mins

Glasgow city will win the final

[Bobo]

Apologetic performance at best. Just like the men, there is no belief and far too much respect was shown to a Celtic side that were nothing special.

Another timid and naive 90 minutes following on from last weeks dismal performance against Glasgow City.

[Cod Boy]

3 Glasgow clubs seem tio tuck them away these days

[CMurdoch]

3 Glasgow clubs seem tio tuck them away these days

They are the teams with the cash.
Natural financial order as it is in the mens game,

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJzhNf_XoAMk8bb?format=jpg&name=small

[cabbageandribs1875]

todays league results

Glasgow city 2 Hearts 0
Motherwell 3 Spartans 0
Celtic 3 Hamilton 0

Motherwell in 5th and 3 points behind hibs with two games more played


SC

St Johnstone 1 Hibernian 6

[hibby rae]

todays league results

Glasgow city 2 Hearts 0
Motherwell 3 Spartans 0
Celtic 3 Hamilton 0

Motherwell in 5th and 3 points behind hibs with two games more played


SC

St Johnstone 1 Hibernian 6

Season not going well for Spartans

[cabbageandribs1875]

Season not going well for Spartans


yep quite surprised at that one, only several weeks ago they really should have beat celtic away from home, not sure if they had any players out

[hibby rae]

Edinburgh derby tomorrow at Ainslie Park vs Spartans. 4.10pm ko.

Great for those like myself, who don't get out to Livi for the games!

Tickets can be bought on the gate, and possibly the fanbase app.

[hibby rae]

Give it a bump for those at a loose end later ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

[Eyrie]

And on Alba from 4pm.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Give it a bump for those at a loose end later ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️



after a poor result last time out on league business at Aberdeen they could do with 3 points today, although two games in hand over both Aberdeen and Spartans they are only four points ahead of Aberdeen and six ahead of Spartans in the best of the rest outside of Glasgow league

[cabbageandribs1875]

that should have been a hibs penalty, the lassie stretched her arm out towards the ball, referee possibly unsighted


1-0 spartans 40 mins :rolleyes:


two footed tackle by a spartans player= Yellow card


it's only fair we have clown referees in the womens game as well


it's maybe best we stop bringing this up to the SFA whoever


2-0 spartans 63 minutes, another bad result if it stays that way


Spartans player finally gets a Red card, not the one that really should have been a red earlier

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT's


Aberdeen 0 Celtic 3
Glasgow City 6 Motherwell 0
Hearts 1 Hamilton 1
Rangers 6 Partick Thistle 0
Spartans 2 Hibernian 0

[Eyrie]

Disappointing weekend to be a Hibs fan - Friday evening the u18s lost, yesterday was dire and now even the women's team played poorly.

Agree the referee was unsighted, but surely the linesman had a good view of the penalty claim?

[Danderhall Hibs]

The lassie that scored both goals should’ve been sent off - if not for a straight red, for 2 yellows. Goalie got away with the one she threw in - I don’t think that was a foul.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Disappointing weekend to be a Hibs fan - Friday evening the u18s lost, yesterday was dire and now even the women's team played poorly.

Agree the referee was unsighted, but surely the linesman had a good view of the penalty claim?


aah i didn't notice where the linesman was but if she was indeed down that side and up with play she couldn't have missed the girl flicking her arm out to stop the ball

[hibby rae]

Trinidadian international full back Liana Hinds has signed a pre-contract.

Came through the US college system and played in Sweden and Iceland. So could be promising.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz2mqnq_Y2/?utm_medium=copy_link

[cabbageandribs1875]

Trinidadian international full back Liana Hinds has signed a pre-contract.

Came through the US college system and played in Sweden and Iceland. So could be promising.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz2mqnq_Y2/?utm_medium=copy_link


she will appreciate coming to a warmer climate :greengrin




well, a wee bitty warmer



dean gibson was spot on re the physical and aggressive approach that spartans showed, our side need to show some as well, hopefully back on track v Motherwell next week

[flash]

Trinidadian international full back Liana Hinds has signed a pre-contract.

Came through the US college system and played in Sweden and Iceland. So could be promising.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz2mqnq_Y2/?utm_medium=copy_link

I saw this on twitter and got excited thinking we had signed the next Latapy.
Was gutted when I realised its the women's team.

[Eyrie]

I saw this on twitter and got excited thinking we had signed the next Latapy.
Was gutted when I realised its the women's team.

Wrong position - she's a FB.

Still a good signing though.

[cabbageandribs1875]

spartans hammered hearts today

4-0


Hibernian 1 Motherwell 0 after 2 mins, 11 mins played


50 mins 5-0 58 mins played

62 mins 6-0

73 mins :7:--:0: nice goal

hibs defence felt sad for the visitors 7-1

ft

[Eyrie]

Nice double today over Motherwell.

[wookie70]

Derby at the weekend. Would have been good if they played it at ER again

[hibby rae]

spartans hammered hearts today

4-0


Hibernian 1 Motherwell 0 after 2 mins, 11 mins played


50 mins 5-0 58 mins played

62 mins 6-0

73 mins :7:--:0: nice goal

hibs defence felt sad for the visitors 7-1

ft

Good to see a bounce back after a disappointing couple of games.

[Eyrie]

Nothing on the official site but Hibs Women have tweeted (https://twitter.com/HibernianWomen/status/1503438311284637700) that the Partick game next Wednesday will be at Easter Road.

[hibby rae]

Nothing on the official site but Hibs Women have tweeted (https://twitter.com/HibernianWomen/status/1503438311284637700) that the Partick game next Wednesday will be at Easter Road.

Family tickets for £15 or singles from £3-£7.

Will defo be there :flag::flag::flag::flag:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hibs v Hearts today, live on BBC Alba, hope some make it along to the Tony Macaroni stadium though Hibernian Women on Twitter: "Tickets are now on sale for Sunday's derby! 👊 📅 Sunday 20 March 🏟️ Tony Macaroni Arena 🕐 Kick-off at 4:30pm 👨*👩*👧*👦 Family ticket available #WeStandTogether 🇺🇦" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/HibernianWomen/status/1503642405043675137)

wearing these strips today

https://scontent.fman1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276139482_4903072619773873_8942522122824257824_n.j pg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=52WcJgpSYMsAX9D1nbg&tn=vIvSFNl06GFFe0Qb&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-1.fna&oh=00_AT9Qv5d-PFhTrPSDLBNwQPFdt0NxN_YmDQPfT6EwE6ND2w&oe=623AA5C1

[wookie70]

Nothing on the official site but Hibs Women have tweeted (https://twitter.com/HibernianWomen/status/1503438311284637700) that the Partick game next Wednesday will be at Easter Road.That is great but why not the Derby today

[hibby rae]

Hibs v Hearts today, live on BBC Alba, hope some make it along to the Tony Macaroni stadium though Hibernian Women on Twitter: "Tickets are now on sale for Sunday's derby! 👊 📅 Sunday 20 March 🏟️ Tony Macaroni Arena 🕐 Kick-off at 4:30pm 👨*👩*👧*👦 Family ticket available #WeStandTogether 🇺🇦" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/HibernianWomen/status/1503642405043675137)

wearing these strips today

https://scontent.fman1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276139482_4903072619773873_8942522122824257824_n.j pg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=52WcJgpSYMsAX9D1nbg&tn=vIvSFNl06GFFe0Qb&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-1.fna&oh=00_AT9Qv5d-PFhTrPSDLBNwQPFdt0NxN_YmDQPfT6EwE6ND2w&oe=623AA5C1

Those are great! 💚💚

[cabbageandribs1875]

1-0 Hibs after 25 mins

[ballengeich]

2-0 on 50 minutes. A shot from outside the area curved right into the postage stamp corner.

Rachael Boyle doing a pundit job, but not in Gaelic.

[davy67 +]

3 - 0 to the good girls , Game over I'd say

[HH81]

3 - 0 to the good girls , Game over I'd say

Defo. 4-0 now tap in.

[davy67 +]

4-0 , We want 7

[hibby rae]

4-0 , We want 7

Just came on to say that very thing 🇳🇬😂🇳🇬

[hibby rae]

It's not a contest it's a massacre!

[The Harp]

Hibs looking good. Nice move and great finish for our 2nd goal. Hope they don't ease up. Still 4-0.

[davy67 +]

4-1 , disappointing to lose a goal :flag:

[davy67 +]

Is Rachael Boyle injured?

[JGS56]

Is Rachael Boyle injured?

Pregnant I believe.

[davy67 +]

Pregnant I believe.

A future Hibby hopefully. :thumbsup:

[davy67 +]

Always good to beat the Hertz no matter what level it is

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aberdeen 2 Hamilton 0
Celtic 6 Motherwell 1
Glasgow city 2 Partick Thistle 0
Hibs 4 Heartz 1
Rangers 2 Spartans 1


Wed

Aberdeen v Rangers...Pittodrie
Hibs v Partick Thistle... Easter Road, although 3rd bottom Partick aren't too bad a side


next Saturday... Celtic v Hibs...Parkhead



Dundee Utd promoted to top league

[Eyrie]

Good performance today from Hibs.

Next Saturday's game at Celtic is live on Alba, so that's my Hibs fix sorted with the men's team having a week off.

[wookie70]

Felt really weird watching Hibs in yellow and blue. Both teams did well supporting the Ukrainian cause and I suspect we would sell a few of these kits if they put them up as a special sale item

25690

[DaveF]

A 1-0 win against Patrick Thistle last night.

[Brightside]

Well beaten today. Need to be smarter against the top teams.

[Glory Lurker]

We are up against it now the gruesome twosome have decided the league is mature enough to allow them to make something out of it. It's a travesty that that pair ("never half of something",of course) jointly come in and surf on top of 20 years of work by the pioneering clubs and, really, just snuff it out.

[The Harp]

We are up against it now the gruesome twosome have decided the league is mature enough to allow them to make something out of it. It's a travesty that that pair ("never half of something",of course) jointly come in and surf on top of 20 years of work by the pioneering clubs and, really, just snuff it out.

Yeah, you've got it spot on. The resources those two clubs have is much greater than the rest of the clubs put together.
Just as with their male equivalents they have an unfair advantage over the other clubs. The women's game is going to go the same way as the men's - totally dominated (and ruined) by the Glasgow duopoly.

[Hibs07p]

Chris Roberts ex Hibs Ladies manager, now interim manager at Everton and Clair Elmslie ex Hibs ladies just scored a Boylesque type goal for Everton. Live on Sky, 0-1 after 25 minutes.

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winners 2016

[Brightside]

We are up against it now the gruesome twosome have decided the league is mature enough to allow them to make something out of it. It's a travesty that that pair ("never half of something",of course) jointly come in and surf on top of 20 years of work by the pioneering clubs and, really, just snuff it out.

Tbf Glasgow City are still holding their own.

[hibby rae]

Yeah, you've got it spot on. The resources those two clubs have is much greater than the rest of the clubs put together.
Just as with their male equivalents they have an unfair advantage over the other clubs. The women's game is going to go the same way as the men's - totally dominated (and ruined) by the Glasgow duopoly.

Perhaps I'm an optimist but, with some investment, the foundation, infrastructure, fan interest (it seems like we have more interest generally than most other clubs, up there with GCFC) is there to make Hibs a success again.

We have some really good players and it's making sure we retain a good squad and can add to it. The Old Firm have good squads but I don't think they are light years away, I think it's down to a few individuals.

Not sure how true it is but I heard a story about Lizzie Arnott saying if it wasn't for the FT offer from Rangers then she would have been open to a Hibs move

[Eyrie]

Perhaps I'm an optimist but, with some investment, the foundation, infrastructure, fan interest (it seems like we have more interest generally than most other clubs, up there with GCFC) is there to make Hibs a success again.

We have some really good players and it's making sure we retain a good squad and can add to it. The Old Firm have good squads but I don't think they are light years away, I think it's down to a few individuals.

Not sure how true it is but I heard a story about Lizzie Arnott saying if it wasn't for the FT offer from Rangers then she would have been open to a Hibs move

The Old Firm can afford to spend £1m per season on their women's teams if they want and it wouldn't affect their men's teams which would still have similar budgets that are massively in excess of everyone else. If we spent a tenth of that, there would be an outcry from the less enlightened elements in our support that the money should have been spent on the men's team.

I'd be very surprised if we ever again sign someone who scores five goals in a cup final.

[hibby rae]

The Old Firm can afford to spend £1m per season on their women's teams if they want and it wouldn't affect their men's teams which would still have similar budgets that are massively in excess of everyone else. If we spent a tenth of that, there would be an outcry from the less enlightened elements in our support that the money should have been spent on the men's team.

I'd be very surprised if we ever again sign someone who scores five goals in a cup final.

Yes, but Glasgow City are still up there and also don't have the resources that the Old Firm do.

I wouldn't consider myself an authority by any means, and I may well be wrong, but I would be surprised if the Old Firm were currently spending that, or were prepared to at the moment.

I agree some would bump their gums about the men not getting the money instead, but it's Ron's money and you and I understand it's not diverting anything from the men's team, so let them moan all they want.

[CapitalGreen]

Tbf Glasgow City are still holding their own.

Glasgow City are being bankrolled by Hearts benefactor, his wife and daughter are on their board.

[Just_Jimmy]

Glasgow City are being bankrolled by Hearts benefactor, his wife and daughter are on their board.They're also better coached than Hibs are.

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[cabbageandribs1875]

todays results..

Glasgow City 6 Hamilton 0
Aberdeen 1 Spartans 1....good result for Hibs
Motherwell 3 Partick thistle 3
Rangers 6 Hearts 0

[Brightside]

Glasgow City are being bankrolled by Hearts benefactor, his wife and daughter are on their board.

What do you think is bankrolled? They aren’t a full time team and payments to players are negligible. They do get a lot of sponsorship in and have a huge amount of volunteers. Massively different to Rangers.

[green day]

Glasgow City are being bankrolled by Hearts benefactor, his wife and daughter are on their board.

Hearts have just announced that their womens team are to be come "semi professional" in a bid to bridge the gap to the other teams in the league.

Wonder who is - ultimately - paying for that, and if they are creating a conflict of interest for themselves?

[Brightside]

Hearts have just announced that their womens team are to be come "semi professional" in a bid to bridge the gap to the other teams in the league.

Wonder who is - ultimately - paying for that, and if they are creating a conflict of interest for themselves?

It’s really all just words. Unless they are dumping half the squad the vast majority are at Uni / School.

[green day]

It’s really all just words. Unless they are dumping half the squad the vast majority are at Uni / School.

:aok: Thanks, I did wonder if it was just the usual (i.e. Hearts bumming themselves up over nothing).

[Brightside]

:aok: Thanks, I did wonder if it was just the usual (i.e. Hearts bumming themselves up over nothing).

They claimed they were putting 100k a year into the womens team in the last few years. Basically thats the rental for Oriam pitches, and some minor staff costs. They are also about to release a huge amount of kids in the next few weeks, despite there being months to go in the season.

[blackpoolhibs]

Perhaps I'm an optimist but, with some investment, the foundation, infrastructure, fan interest (it seems like we have more interest generally than most other clubs, up there with GCFC) is there to make Hibs a success again.

We have some really good players and it's making sure we retain a good squad and can add to it. The Old Firm have good squads but I don't think they are light years away, I think it's down to a few individuals.

Not sure how true it is but I heard a story about Lizzie Arnott saying if it wasn't for the FT offer from Rangers then she would have been open to a Hibs move

Aye the investment angle again, where is this coming from? The womens team still get one man and his dog along watching, unless the game is at Easter Road and free to get in.

The womens game needs to grow at its own pace, without affecting the mens game.

I think i have been here before.:rolleyes:

[Brightside]

Aye the investment angle again, where is this coming from? The womens team still get one man and his dog along watching, unless the game is at Easter Road and free to get in.

The womens game needs to grow at its own pace, without affecting the mens game.

I think i have been here before.:rolleyes:

Speculate to accumulate. I agree it wont see bigger attendance for a while. We are a long way away from getting say 500 people going every week to womens games in Scotland. But without investment it wont get any better.

[linlithgowhibbie]

Hearts have just announced that their womens team are to be come "semi professional" in a bid to bridge the gap to the other teams in the league.

Wonder who is - ultimately - paying for that, and if they are creating a conflict of interest for themselves?


The same person who is pumping millions a year into the mens team!

[hibby rae]

Aye the investment angle again, where is this coming from? The womens team still get one man and his dog along watching, unless the game is at Easter Road and free to get in.

The womens game needs to grow at its own pace, without affecting the mens game.

I think i have been here before.:rolleyes:


Which it wouldn't do, as I said on a previous post. Nothing is getting taken away from the men's team. You have nothing to fear. If Ron, or someone else, wants to also invest in the women's team, that isn't taking from the men.

And yes, you have been here several times, we all know you have no interest in the women's team.

[blackpoolhibs]

Which it wouldn't do, as I said on a previous post. Nothing is getting taken away from the men's team. You have nothing to fear. If Ron, or someone else, wants to also invest in the women's team, that isn't taking from the men.

And yes, you have been here several times, we all know you have no interest in the women's team.

Where is this investment coming from, as i dont see many people queuing up in Scotland, yet they are throwing money at it in England?

[Billy Whizz]

Where is this investment coming from, as i dont see many people queuing up in Scotland, yet they are throwing money at it in England?

Probably TV, as lots of games seem to be on
Also think the big clubs are funding it, loose change for them

[cabbageandribs1875]

Barcelona women beat Real Madrid women 5-2(agg 8-3) tonight in front of 91,553


quite astonishing

[hibby rae]

Where is this investment coming from, as i dont see many people queuing up in Scotland, yet they are throwing money at it in England?

I don't sit in on the development meetings for the club so I'm not privy to their funding opportunities.

But it's not outside the realms of possibility that people will want to invest, as it's a fast growing sport in this country, I wouldn't be surprised if our owner doesn't decide to put some of his money their way at some point.

[eastterrace]

Barcelona women beat Real Madrid women 5-2(agg 8-3) tonight in front of 91,553


quite astonishingnot seen the games but I take it the goalies are still mince in the woman’s game.

[cabbageandribs1875]

not seen the games but I take it the goalies are still mince in the woman’s game.


i didn't watch the game but i've saw them play before and i was reasonably impressed with the quality from the outfield players


keepers i would put under the 'could possibly probably maybe do a little wee bitty better' category :)

[Just_Jimmy]

not seen the games but I take it the goalies are still mince in the woman’s game.The difference between the elite keepers such as Ellie Roebuck at Man City and the decent keepers is stark in the woman's game. Maybe still more so than the mens game. Although as we're well aware there are some absolute wage thieves in goal in the mens game...

However the general standard is becoming very technical. It's slower than the mens game but there's some excellent games.

I watch man utd women regularly and genuinely enjoy it. I watch it for the fact I enjoy it and I don't compare it to the mens game. I judge it for what it is.



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[JimBHibees]

i didn't watch the game but i've saw them play before and i was reasonably impressed with the quality from the outfield players


keepers i would put under the 'could possibly probably maybe do a little wee bitty better' category :)

Saw bits of both games last night some really good football and goals but yes some questionable goalkeeping in both games Bayern goalie got lobbed with a cross she should have done better with. Very watchable matches with great atmospheres in both games.

[Danderhall Hibs]

not seen the games but I take it the goalies are still mince in the woman’s game.

Has there never been a 5-2 or 8-3 aggregate score in mens football?

Having said that I do wonder if they’d be better playing in slightly smaller goals - women in general are smaller than men so making them play in full size “mens” goals makes it a lot harder for the women.

[JimBHibees]

Has there never been a 5-2 or 8-3 aggregate score in mens football?

Having said that I do wonder if they’d be better playing in slightly smaller goals - women in general are smaller than men so making them play in full size “mens” goals makes it a lot harder for the women.

Agree the size of goal is definitely a factor. In saying that two brilliant games and atmospheres imo.

[Stairway 2 7]

The difference between the elite keepers such as Ellie Roebuck at Man City and the decent keepers is stark in the woman's game. Maybe still more so than the mens game. Although as we're well aware there are some absolute wage thieves in goal in the mens game...

However the general standard is becoming very technical. It's slower than the mens game but there's some excellent games.

I watch man utd women regularly and genuinely enjoy it. I watch it for the fact I enjoy it and I don't compare it to the mens game. I judge it for what it is.



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Ellie roebuck is 5 foot 8, Gorum was 5,11 and was onecof the few under 6 foot. Maybe a slightly smaller goal would be better, although shots don't have the same speed in general so maybe evens out

[Brightside]

The 92k attendance proves that if you build the product and market it well the people will come. Unfortunately the product in Scotland still isn’t great but that can only improve if there is some investment. That won’t come from Scottish parent teams. The fans won’t allow it. The clubs that have invested have provided a tiny percentage of their full year budget, and only Rangers are paying wages better than you’d get in KFC. So the womens game needs to work harder on getting someone to bankroll the development of the game. Oh and there is no need to make the goals smaller. At least it makes the chances of 0-0 remote.

[hibby rae]

Has there never been a 5-2 or 8-3 aggregate score in mens football?

Having said that I do wonder if they’d be better playing in slightly smaller goals - women in general are smaller than men so making them play in full size “mens” goals makes it a lot harder for the women.

Goalkeepers were smaller in the men's game 50 years ago and the goals were the same size as they are now e.g. Ronnie Simpson was 5"10

They'll just work on their 'springs'.

[hibby rae]

The 92k attendance proves that if you build the product and market it well the people will come. Unfortunately the product in Scotland still isn’t great but that can only improve if there is some investment. That won’t come from Scottish parent teams. The fans won’t allow it. The clubs that have invested have provided a tiny percentage of their full year budget, and only Rangers are paying wages better than you’d get in KFC. So the womens game needs to work harder on getting someone to bankroll the development of the game. Oh and there is no need to make the goals smaller. At least it makes the chances of 0-0 remote.

What's your thoughts on the merger with the SPFL? Do you think it increases the chances of investment?

Is it a case that the SWPL had taken it as far as they could on the resources available?

[Brightside]

What's your thoughts on the merger with the SPFL? Do you think it increases the chances of investment?

Is it a case that the SWPL had taken it as far as they could on the resources available?

The SWPL was a bit of shambles. One man and a dog trying to run it.... the youth part of it is even worse. Hopefully the sharing of resources will help the senior game but the talk of a larger top league is worrying. You dont increase the quality of the product by putting in more teams that arent good enough for that level. Talk of making it a 12 /14 team league would be a disaster. The football in the 2nd div is truly awful stuff and if more of them come up we will see even more double figure score lines.

They need to bring back Colt (u21) teams into the 2nd Div. That way the best players continue to get coached by the best staff, and arent just pushed into lower league teams for game time. The NPL leagues at youth level are a disaster. Again far too many teams, and not enough players to fill them so you end up with none of the teams being top class.

In many ways its similar to the Mens game. Far too many football teams. So everything becomes too diluted.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Goalkeepers were smaller in the men's game 50 years ago and the goals were the same size as they are now e.g. Ronnie Simpson was 5"10

They'll just work on their 'springs'.

Fair point.

There were also high scoring matches then as well. Maybe they should make the goals bigger in the mens game?…

[hibby rae]

Fair point.

There were also high scoring matches then as well. Maybe they should make the goals bigger in the mens game?…

I'm all for that! :greengrin:greengrin

[hibby rae]

The SWPL was a bit of shambles. One man and a dog trying to run it.... the youth part of it is even worse. Hopefully the sharing of resources will help the senior game but the talk of a larger top league is worrying. You dont increase the quality of the product by putting in more teams that arent good enough for that level. Talk of making it a 12 /14 team league would be a disaster. The football in the 2nd div is truly awful stuff and if more of them come up we will see even more double figure score lines.

They need to bring back Colt (u21) teams into the 2nd Div. That way the best players continue to get coached by the best staff, and arent just pushed into lower league teams for game time. The NPL leagues at youth level are a disaster. Again far too many teams, and not enough players to fill them so you end up with none of the teams being top class.

In many ways its similar to the Mens game. Far too many football teams. So everything becomes too diluted.

What would you say is a marker for success for Hibs Women in the near future? On and off the field.

[Brightside]

What would you say is a marker for success for Hibs Women in the near future? On and off the field.

Getting closer to Top3. Getting external sponsorship to allow them to sign better players. Building the academy to have more success at youth stages. CEO said they would be coming under the main part of the club next year i think. Be interesting to see what that means.

[hibby rae]

Getting closer to Top3. Getting external sponsorship to allow them to sign better players. Building the academy to have more success at youth stages. CEO said they would be coming under the main part of the club next year i think. Be interesting to see what that means.

Do you think being a threat to the top 3 can be a realistic ambition, if the other stuff is done?

Building a reputation as the place which has the best young players, so a good stepping stone to a bigger stage (like Abi Harrison for example), which can make Hibs competitive against teams spending on more established names.

And, in terms of numbers through the gate, I realise this depends on where they will be playing (I think Meadowbank would the smart option), what's realistic in your opinion? Is aiming for 1000 per home game realistic?

I think Hibs may be the main contender to be the best supported women's team in the country, interest is increasing and those that have dipped their toe in the water seem to have enjoyed it. It seems we have a leg up on other teams in this sense.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Wolfsburg v Arsenal @ 5:45pm 1-1 from the first leg, they're playing this one at the 30k Volkswagen stadium instead of the womens normal ground, becoming more common for womens sides playing at the mens stadiums nowadays

big task for the Arsenal side which includes ex-Hibs and Scotland international Kim Little



winner takes on Barcelona in the SF

[nonshinyfinish]

Wolfsburg v Arsenal @ 5:45pm 1-1 from the first leg, they're playing this one at the 30k Volkswagen stadium instead of the womens normal ground, becoming more common for womens sides playing at the mens stadiums nowadays

big task for the Arsenal side which includes ex-Hibs and Scotland international Kim Little



winner takes on Barcelona in the SF

I was at the first leg (which was at the Emirates rather than in Boreham Wood where Arsenal usually play). Wolfsburg seemed happy to let Arsenal have the ball and were pretty adept on the counterattack. Arsenal had a lot of possession but didn't create much – Wolfsburg were mostly comfortable and unlucky not to be ahead going into the second leg.

[plhibs]

Where is this investment coming from, as i dont see many people queuing up in Scotland, yet they are throwing money at it in England?

One of our major tv channels, Sportsnet has the games live every weekend, 3 or 4 of them.

[blackpoolhibs]

One of our major tv channels, Sportsnet has the games live every weekend, 3 or 4 of them.
They have the Scottish womens games live?

[cabbageandribs1875]

I was at the first leg (which was at the Emirates rather than in Boreham Wood where Arsenal usually play). Wolfsburg seemed happy to let Arsenal have the ball and were pretty adept on the counterattack. Arsenal had a lot of possession but didn't create much – Wolfsburg were mostly comfortable and unlucky not to be ahead going into the second leg.



been all Wolfsburg here, 9 mins played 1-0

i'm sure i read wolfsburg give a $10m playing budget to the womans side, could be nonsense right enough :)


72 mins OG 2-0....unlucky arsenal

[Brightside]

I noticed the club have added the option to add a donation to the community foundation again. For me they’ve missed a trick with this. Perfect opportunity to add in the option of a Womens season ticket for £50 or a donation.

[Just_Jimmy]

Ellie roebuck is 5 foot 8, Gorum was 5,11 and was onecof the few under 6 foot. Maybe a slightly smaller goal would be better, although shots don't have the same speed in general so maybe evens outAdjusting the goal was something I thought about for a while a few years back, however I think it's an easy and frankly, cheap get out.

The womens game should be allowed to grow and develop without constant comparison to mens football. We never criticise the best female athletes because they run the 100m slower than the men, or the high jump record is less than the mens. We acknowledge them as champions in their own right.

There's nothing wrong with high scoring games or aggregate scores of 8-5 etc. It's entertaining in its own right.

I will say this, hibs have had plenty keepers where I'd love to have made the goals smaller... or removed them altogether.

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[Brightside]

Just announced that the top league will change to 12 teams and no relegation this season. A stupid decision that really wont help the game. The idea that a team like Boroughmuir Thistle could be in the top league is madness.

[hibby rae]

I noticed the club have added the option to add a donation to the community foundation again. For me they’ve missed a trick with this. Perfect opportunity to add in the option of a Womens season ticket for £50 or a donation.

Yep I agree, it's something I would have got.

[hibby rae]

Just announced that the top league will change to 12 teams and no relegation this season. A stupid decision that really wont help the game. The idea that a team like Boroughmuir Thistle could be in the top league is madness.

Could see some double figures games coming. Even Dundee United shipped ten to Hibs in August.

On the plus side, Meggetland is easier to get to than Ainslie Park or Livingston for me, if the women are playing them.

[Brightside]

It’s becoming more like the mens league every day and making same mistakes.

Old Firm dominance - rest playing for 3rd / 4th - with or without investment.

Teams protecting themselves from relegation like Spartans / Hearts / Hamilton.

8 team SWPL 2 is nonsense also.

They keep wanting to change set up and rarely let things settle to see how they develop.

8 team top league. 14 team league below. Bring back colts teams to ensure the best youth players are being pushed and developed.

[hibby rae]

8 team top league. 14 team league below. Bring back colts teams to ensure the best youth players are being pushed and developed.

When did they stop using colts in the women's game?

[Brightside]

When did they stop using colts in the women's game?

I think about 5 years ago? Used to be hibs 23s, Celtic also, maybe Spartans too. The idea was the NPL 19s would replace that but that’s been a shambles. Again far too many teams. At the moment all the good young players either sit on the bench and get 10 mins here and there or go on loan to teams that play awful football. But the smaller teams won’t accept the move back to colts that as they only care about the team they run and not the development of the game.

[hibby rae]

I think about 5 years ago? Used to be hibs 23s, Celtic also, maybe Spartans too. The idea was the NPL 19s would replace that but that’s been a shambles. Again far too many teams. At the moment all the good young players either sit on the bench and get 10 mins here and there or go on loan to teams that play awful football. But the smaller teams won’t accept the move back to colts that as they only care about the team they run and not the development of the game.

It sounds like the only to get them back in then would be a compromise of a larger SWPL 2 to accomodate both.

[Brightside]

It sounds like the only to get them back in then would be a compromise of a larger SWPL 2 to accomodate both.

Just like the mens game they never come out with any logic for the changes they make. Attendance will end up actually going down at this rate.

[GreenCastle]

8 team top league. 14 team league below. Bring back colts teams to ensure the best youth players are being pushed and developed.

Colts teams still caused issues as teams won leagues and then it sometimes the 4th or 5th best team getting promoted.

It does seem what happened quite a few years ago was working fine and brining through young players.

Now teams like Rangers seem to be stock piling players and like you say loaning them but getting rubbish coaching and playing in a relegation scrap.

Regarding Hibs - is the plan still to move to Meadowbank ?

[hibby rae]

Colts teams still caused issues as teams won leagues and then it sometimes the 4th or 5th best team getting promoted.

It does seem what happened quite a few years ago was working fine and brining through young players.

Now teams like Rangers seem to be stock piling players and like you say loaning them but getting rubbish coaching and playing in a relegation scrap.

Regarding Hibs - is the plan still to move to Meadowbank ?


Was there ever a statement to that effect?

I thought we were all just hoping that's what the plan was.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Getting an absolute hiding tonight. The defence and goalie are all over the shop.

[cabbageandribs1875]

embarrassing one for the women tonight

Partick Thistle 4 Hibernian 2

couple of poor results recently

[Brightside]

Very poor tonight. You build a team from the back.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Very poor tonight. You build a team from the back.

The defence, particularly the keeper was very poor tonight.

[Just_Jimmy]

They need a new coach. The guy is clueless out his depth. Not quite sure how he even got the job.

Lost too many games they should be winning with the players they have..

Hearts 1st ever loss to them. That was embarrassing.
Patrick Thistle x2 (conceded 7 goals to them)
Spartans
Aberdeen

Plus Celtic / Rangers / City defeats (not expected to win these but gap gets bigger).100%

He's the worst in the league. Time to go.

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[cabbageandribs1875]

They need a new coach. The guy is clueless out his depth. Not quite sure how he even got the job.

Lost too many games they should be winning with the players they have..

Hearts 1st ever loss to them. That was embarrassing.
Patrick Thistle x2 (conceded 7 goals to them)
Spartans
Aberdeen

Plus Celtic / Rangers / City defeats (not expected to win these but gap gets bigger).


thing is they've been pretty competitive in the games against those three, apart from the hammering last week at Parkhead :whistle: it's harder to criticise the women over the men but i have noticed they do have a few players that will simply not play at a higher level than where they're at

doesn't get any easier with rangers Away up next, then...


Partick away again
Hamilton- H
Aberdeen- H
Hamilton- A
Glasgow city- H


i still think they will hold on to 4th, next season will see Hearts, Aberdeen and Spartans getting stronger, it's going to be a battle to stay best of the rest

[hibby rae]

They need a new coach. The guy is clueless out his depth. Not quite sure how he even got the job.

Lost too many games they should be winning with the players they have..

Hearts 1st ever loss to them. That was embarrassing.
Patrick Thistle x2 (conceded 7 goals to them)
Spartans
Aberdeen

Plus Celtic / Rangers / City defeats (not expected to win these but gap gets bigger).

Totally agree. The players are slipping up too often and kaing hard work of other games, and from what I've seen it's not because they aren't putting a shift in or don't have the quality.

Craig Fowler was saying similar on the Terrace a few weeks back. His selections and tactics boggle the mind sometimes

[Brightside]

Totally agree. The players are slipping up too often and kaing hard work of other games, and from what I've seen it's not because they aren't putting a shift in or don't have the quality.

Craig Fowler was saying similar on the Terrace a few weeks back. His selections and tactics boggle the mind sometimes

Playing a wide back 3 against Celtic last week was an odd one.

[Brightside]

https://twitter.com/thistlewfc/status/1510051769681952770?s=21&t=kOJLMfRyZtGUrdr8ssuBgQ

[LewysGot2]

https://twitter.com/thistlewfc/status/1510051769681952770?s=21&t=kOJLMfRyZtGUrdr8ssuBgQ

That's a sore one.

[CapitalGreen]

Hibernian Woman becoming full time according to Maloney.

[hibby rae]

Hibernian Woman becoming full time according to Maloney.

Brilliant news if true!

[wookie70]

Hibernian Woman becoming full time according to Maloney.

Great news, if we hadn't done it now I think it would have been hard to keep up. Hope we can sort a home ground that is nearer ER or at least try and get the bigger games at ER

[Brightside]

Let’s see what that actually means. I’d expect a big change in the squad of they are going truly full time.

[hibby rae]

Let’s see what that actually means. I’d expect a big change in the squad of they are going truly full time.

I'm guessing there will be players like Amy Muir who are studying and we wouldn't want to lose but who may not want to give up their studies (fair enough). Has Eilidh Adams left school yet? I think Cav is a PE teacher.

Best scenario would be a mix of full time and part time contracts?

[Danderhall Hibs]

I'm guessing there will be players like Amy Muir who are studying and we wouldn't want to lose but who may not want to give up their studies (fair enough). Has Eilidh Adams left school yet? I think Cav is a PE teacher.

Best scenario would be a mix of full time and part time contracts?

I think so - I'd imagine (just guessing) the salary on offer might not be enough for some of the older players who might have a well paid job to sign up - maybe a part-time contract would suit them better. For the younger players it would appeal more - Adams and Livingstone are still school age so combining with further study (if that's what they want) could be the way to go.

[hibby rae]

I think so - I'd imagine (just guessing) the salary on offer might not be enough for some of the older players who might have a well paid job to sign up - maybe a part-time contract would suit them better. For the younger players it would appeal more - Adams and Livingstone are still school age so combining with further study (if that's what they want) could be the way to go.

That sounds like a good option.

If you look at the lower men's league, Falkirk are still full-time but seem to only attract the dregs of that market and miss out on some very good part-time players because of it.

[Eyrie]

I'm guessing there will be players like Amy Muir who are studying and we wouldn't want to lose but who may not want to give up their studies (fair enough). Has Eilidh Adams left school yet? I think Cav is a PE teacher.

Best scenario would be a mix of full time and part time contracts?

Makes sense to tailor it to the individual players.

[hibby rae]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/michaela-mcalonie-signs-new-contract

"Keeping players like Micky shows the ambition of the club moving forward. Traditionally players of Michaela’s quality would attract interest of clubs down south but the changes at the club mean players want to stay here for the foreseeable future."

[cabbageandribs1875]

no surprise with the hammering today tbf

Rangers 5 Hibernian 0
Partick Thistle 0 Celtic 2
Aberdeen 0 Heartz 1
Motherwell 0 Hamilton 1
Spartans 0 Glasgow City 4


our women should still hang on for 4th imo, next season will be a lot tougher


five remaining games for Hibernian

A- Partick Thistle
H- Hamilton
H- Aberdeen
A- Hamilton
H- Glasgow City

[Eyrie]

Checked the table and fixtures (https://www.womenspremierleague.co.uk/match-centre/?league=93) and fourth does look reasonably safe.

Aberdeen (6 behind, 5 to play) still have Rangers and Glasgow City to play, and Spartans (8 behind, 4 to play) still have Glasgow City and Celtic.

[LewysGot2]

I'm guessing there will be players like Amy Muir who are studying and we wouldn't want to lose but who may not want to give up their studies (fair enough). Has Eilidh Adams left school yet? I think Cav is a PE teacher.

Best scenario would be a mix of full time and part time contracts?

Ellis Notley is a PE teacher

[hibby rae]

That's Leah Eddie put pen to paper on a deal now. Great to see there's more of an effort to keep the talent and assets than before.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Barcelona beat Wolfsburg 5-1(oh oh) in the 1st leg of the Champions League SF in front of a record 91,648 for a women's game

quite astonishing

Barcelona 5-1 Wolfsburg: Barca thrash Wolfsburg and set new crowd record for women's game - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61182899)

[cabbageandribs1875]

back to the Tony Macaroni today, scene of yesterdays crime :agree:



anyway, Hibernian v Hamilton a home win would mean Aberdeen needing to win all their four remaining games whilst overturning a huge + 32 GD in Hibs favour


game is on recast

[LewysGot2]

1-1 at HT

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-2 hibs equalised in added time against the basement side


i've watched the womens sides for several years but i have never saw so many passes going to absolutely no one, crosses getting kicked straight out


if it's the pitch to blame then move for next season but i'm really not too sure the pitch can be blamed when a pass from 10 yards goes every direction instead of the player it's meant for

[LewysGot2]

2-2 hibs equalise in added time


i've watched the womens sides for several years but i have never saw so many passes going to absolutely no one, crosses getting kicked straight out


if it's the pitch to blame then move for next season but i'm really not too sure the pitch can be blamed when a pass from 10 yards goes every direction instead of the player it's meant for

That pitch is woeful but we've lost quality players, Boyle is pregnant, Joelle towards the end of her career and all as the uglies have taken things more seriously and put money into their teams/going professional.

I have to say I don't think we've been the same level off the park since Chris then Grant moved on.

[cabbageandribs1875]

That pitch is woeful but we've lost quality players, Boyle is pregnant, Joelle towards the end of her career and all as the uglies have taken things more seriously and put money into their teams/going professional.

I have to say I don't think we've been the same level off the park since Chris then Grant moved on.


and the only hibs player that could actually find a player in the same team with a pass when she came on, as i said...not too sure how much can be blamed on the pitch, the 2nd hamilton goal came from an absurd pass back towards our own penalty box.


Aberdeen and our city neighbours will be better next season

[LewysGot2]

and the only hibs player that could actually find a player in the same team with a pass when she came on, as i said...not too sure how much can be blamed on the pitch

She's a club stalwart, a gifted player and rightly will one day be in the hall of fame. She's still a good player but we're running out of time in terms of replacing her.

[hibby rae]

Signed Crystal Thomas, previously of Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride (I imagine that's actually a good thing on this occasion 😂).

Looks like it could be a bit of a coup for Hibs Women 🤞🤞

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

[Eyrie]

Our women's team have been busy with signings lately - McGregor and Notley in the last few days as well.

Hoping Cavanagh is next.

[GreenCastle]

Think the team have signed 14 players in recent times with 9 of them leaving. Seems a pretty scattergun approach at times.

Really bad result at the weekend against Hamilton to add to the other poor results. They should have lost against Hamilton too. Can’t see the team progressing unless they find new coaching staff sadly.

[hibby rae]

Our women's team have been busy with signings lately - McGregor and Notley in the last few days as well.

Hoping Cavanagh is next.

Micky and Joelle too!

But yeah, get Cav signed up before someone comes in for her!

[hibby rae]

Think the team have signed 14 players in recent times with 9 of them leaving. Seems a pretty scattergun approach at times.

Really bad result at the weekend against Hamilton to add to the other poor results. They should have lost against Hamilton too. Can’t see the team progressing unless they find new coaching staff sadly.

Yeah I think a different coach is needed.

Grant Scott back? Shelley Kerr if she's looking for to get back into the game?

[Just_Jimmy]

Our women's team have been busy with signings lately - McGregor and Notley in the last few days as well.

Hoping Cavanagh is next.Cav will be away. Probably West, I'd guess Glasgow City. I hope I'm wrong.

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[Eyrie]

Cav will be away. Probably West, I'd guess Glasgow City. I hope I'm wrong.

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I hope you're wrong too.

On a brighter note, Adams is the latest to sign a new deal.

[Brightside]

Cav will be away. Probably West, I'd guess Glasgow City. I hope I'm wrong.

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I think she is a school teacher so I imagine she will stick with whatever suits her work.

[LewysGot2]

Yeah I think a different coach is needed.

Grant Scott back? Shelley Kerr if she's looking for to get back into the game?

afraid so.

Chris Roberts then Grant both were better than where we are now.

[hibby rae]

afraid so.

Chris Roberts then Grant both were better than where we are now.

Agreed. Kind of funny that the coaches we had were of a higher standard than now, considering how everything else around the team in terms of infrastructure, contracts etc. have all improved.

[hibby rae]

I think she is a school teacher so I imagine she will stick with whatever suits her work.

I believe in the past she's said she'd drop it if to go pro if that was possible. Going after her dream. Hopefully we can do enough to incentivise her to stay here.

Good news about Eilidh Adams signing too. Not a massive surprise of course, she might be a bigger Hibby than all of us!

Seeing on IG that Amy Muir and Emily Mutch are graduating from uni.

I wouldn't be surprised if Muir might had suitors. Unless they also plan to go into post-grad education for teaching etc.

[Brightside]

I believe in the past she's said she'd drop it if to go pro if that was possible. Going after her dream. Hopefully we can do enough to incentivise her to stay here.

Good news about Eilidh Adams signing too. Not a massive surprise of course, she might be a bigger Hibby than all of us!

Seeing on IG that Amy Muir and Emily Mutch are graduating from uni.

I wouldn't be surprised if Muir might had suitors. Unless they also plan to go into post-grad education for teaching etc.

20k a year is the contracts they are talking about (ball park). Not sure I’d give up a teaching role for that. But if you can do both then I’d stick with who allows that.

[Billy Whizz]

20k a year is the contracts they are talking about (ball park). Not sure I’d give up a teaching role for that. But if you can do both then I’d stick with who allows that.

Where is the money coming for these contracts

[hibby rae]

20k a year is the contracts they are talking about (ball park). Not sure I’d give up a teaching role for that. But if you can do both then I’d stick with who allows that.

Is that confirmed for Hibs (or as close as can be without an actual announcement)? They're pretty much going pro for a lot of the girls?

Teachers start at about what, just under 30k? You might get players who would be prepared to chance it for a couple seasons, especially if they have a profession like teaching in the bank to go back to. I also know part-time teachers though so both could be possible

[hibby rae]

Where is the money coming for these contracts

It's the profit from the Martin Boyle sale, they realised it would only be wasted if spent on the men's team 😂😂😉😉

[Just_Jimmy]

20k a year is the contracts they are talking about (ball park). Not sure I’d give up a teaching role for that. But if you can do both then I’d stick with who allows that.Not West or down south it isn't.



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[hibby rae]

Not West or down south it isn't.



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I did hear that Jenna Fife was on similar, at least when she first signed for them anyway

[Brightside]

Not West or down south it isn't.



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Yeh the idea of big money anywhere outside of top 3 Down south is nonsense. It’s a low level wage. Chasing the dream.

[hibby rae]

Yeh the idea of big money anywhere outside of top 3 Down south is nonsense. It’s a low level wage. Chasing the dream.

But then, does that mean we may soon get to a position to tempt some players back who left for pro football and may not be on much more?

For example, a player like Jamie-Lee Napier.

[LewysGot2]

20k a year is the contracts they are talking about (ball park). Not sure I’d give up a teaching role for that. But if you can do both then I’d stick with who allows that.

Ellis Notley clearly going down the road of teaching full time and playing for Hibs with her re-signing

[Brightside]

But then, does that mean we may soon get to a position to tempt some players back who left for pro football and may not be on much more?

For example, a player like Jamie-Lee Napier.

Yes.

[hibby rae]

Yes.

Wow. That's pretty big.

I'll take Jamie-Lee Napier, Abi Harrison, and I'll stick a tenner a week myself into contributing to Lizzie Arnott coming back east 😀😀😀😀

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hibs v Aberdeen at the Tony Macaroni about to start on recast



rangers v Glasgow city on BBC Alba, Glasgow on the verge of losing that streak of 14 years straight league championships



1-0 Hibs 15 mins


30 mins, appalling attempt at a pass back by the hibs number 6(or 2 couldn't make it out) and it's 1-1

37 mins, hibs corner is tapped in and clearly over the line and the referee gives another corner, commentator questions the referees eye site, anyway...resulting 2nd corner and hibs score....nae luck referee 2-1

[hibby rae]

Hibs v Aberdeen at the Tony Macaroni about to start on recast



rangers v Glasgow city on BBC Alba, Glasgow on the verge of losing that streak of 14 years straight league championships



1-0 Hibs 15 mins


30 mins, appalling attempt at a pass back by the hibs number 6(or 2 couldn't make it out) and it's 1-1

37 mins, hibs corner is tapped in and clearly over the line and the referee gives another corner, commentator questions the referees eye site, anyway...resulting 2nd corner and hibs score....nae luck referee 2-1

The game's also on the BBC as well, Smally commentating

[cabbageandribs1875]

52 mins OG 3-1


57 mins 4-1

[cabbageandribs1875]

The game's also on the BBC as well, Smally commentating


had a looky but it's only BBC Alba that i can see it's on :confused:

[Billy Whizz]

had a looky but it's only BBC Alba that i can see it's on :confused:


It’s online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/61221458

[cabbageandribs1875]

It’s online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/61221458


aaahh now see he didn't say that it was online :greengrin meanwhile i've been flicking through terrestrial tv/IPTV for it

[hibby rae]

aaahh now see he didn't say that it was online :greengrin meanwhile i've been flicking through terrestrial tv/IPTV for it

Ha! My bad! 😂

Great goal by Micky. Brilliant fighting.

[cabbageandribs1875]

meanwhile down south chelsea pip arsenal by a point to win a 3rd successive title

cuthbert scoring one in a 4-2 win v man u

[hibby rae]

meanwhile down south chelsea pip arsenal by a point to win a 3rd successive title

cuthbert scoring one in a 4-2 win v man u

Only saw one of the Chelsea goals but it was a worldy

[Malthibby]

Ha! My bad! 😂

Great goal by Micky. Brilliant fighting.

:agree: Great to see a McAlonie back in a Hibs shirt
GG

[Eyrie]

It’s online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/61221458

They kept that quiet.

Don't think it was mentioned on our Women's Twitter account, only that it was on Recast.

[LewysGot2]

Only saw one of the Chelsea goals but it was a worldy

The Kerr goal for their 3rd was outstanding technique and execution :not worth

[MWHIBBIES]

The Kerr goal for their 3rd was outstanding technique and execution :not worth

And some of the worst goalkeeping you'll ever see.

[hibby rae]

And some of the worst goalkeeping you'll ever see.

I don't think she sees it early enough, for the 4th one she didn't get back into position in time.

Looked like a great game though, and great goals. Brilliant finish by Erin Cuthbert.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/61372372

[hibby rae]

Dean Gibson has signed a two year extension.

His comments surely can only mean we'll be publicly announcing we've went pro?

[cabbageandribs1875]

looking here Match Centre - Park's Motor Group Scottish Women's Premier League (womenspremierleague.co.uk) (https://www.womenspremierleague.co.uk/match-centre/) i presume there's relegation and a play-off ? if so Partick Thistle and Hearts 2nd bottom and level on points, both playing tonight then meet each other in the league season finale this sunday

[hibby rae]

looking here Match Centre - Park's Motor Group Scottish Women's Premier League (womenspremierleague.co.uk) (https://www.womenspremierleague.co.uk/match-centre/) i presume there's relegation and a play-off ? if so Partick Thistle and Hearts 2nd bottom and level on points, both playing tonight then meet each other in the league season finale this sunday

I think they are expanding again with no relegation?

[cabbageandribs1875]

I think they are expanding again with no relegation?


will they just make it one league then ? there's only 7 sides in SWPL2 as it is :hmmm: i know Livingston fc have sides on the go

[hibby rae]

will they just make it one league then ? there's only 7 sides in SWPL2 as it is :hmmm: i know Livingston fc have sides on the go

SWPL2 will have 8 sides I think

[GreenCastle]

will they just make it one league then ? there's only 7 sides in SWPL2 as it is :hmmm: i know Livingston fc have sides on the go

Keeping 2 leagues.

Becoming more like the mens leagues by the day - making same mistakes.

Top league no relegation - obviously top teams voted for this to save themselves going down.

Swpl 2 - 8 teams - not enough. Again no relegation - Stirling Uni should have been relegated twice now but have survived.

Rangers and Celtic to win the league for the foreseeable future - rest to play for 3rd onwards. Will get very boring and Rangers and Celtic will moan no competition in Scotland.

Can’t believe Hibs have given the coach Gibson a new deal as they have become worse. Probably cheap option again as the team have become worse. Hearts women supposedly looking for new coach as the Head Coach will be leaving.

[Brightside]

a 12 team top league is crazy for the women's game. There just isnt the quality available for that to work. Just make it 10 and 14, then a simple 2 up 2 down.

[hibby rae]

Keeping 2 leagues.

Becoming more like the mens leagues by the day - making same mistakes.

Top league no relegation - obviously top teams voted for this to save themselves going down.

Swpl 2 - 8 teams - not enough. Again no relegation - Stirling Uni should have been relegated twice now but have survived.

Rangers and Celtic to win the league for the foreseeable future - rest to play for 3rd onwards. Will get very boring and Rangers and Celtic will moan no competition in Scotland.

Can’t believe Hibs have given the coach Gibson a new deal as they have become worse. Probably cheap option again as the team have become worse. Hearts women supposedly looking for new coach as the Head Coach will be leaving.

If we are announcing we've went pro, I'm willing to give Gibson a year to see how he does with a more level playing field (although I wouldn't be sad to see a new coach come in either). Only really fair way to see if he is any good, or if he's been doing the best he can over a transition period. Although if he'd stop tinkering with the formation and line-up so much that would be very much appreciated.

I think a lot of our fortunes recently come down to a) team going through a transition while 'lesser' teams improve and b) the teams who we want to see as direct competitors being fitter and having the luxury of full-time training. The latter is something Cav stated in an interview a few months back, when she's played against them she hasn't felt they had more quality, just more practice.

We have a really good team here, will be exciting to see what it's like next season.

[davhibby]

a 12 team top league is crazy for the women's game. There just isnt the quality available for that to work. Just make it 10 and 14, then a simple 2 up 2 down.

I’m sure I read that they’re at least having the split earlier than the mens league. So it’ll be home and away against everyone then the same against your half of the split. That’s actually better at the minute surely as it means the full time teams will only be hammering the teams at the bottom twice.

[Brightside]

I’m sure I read that they’re at least having the split earlier than the mens league. So it’ll be home and away against everyone then the same against your half of the split. That’s actually better at the minute surely as it means the full time teams will only be hammering the teams at the bottom twice.

Yes that’s better post split. But we are in a situation that BTFC could get promoted this weekend. They would be on the end of thrashings every single week even post split if that happens. There are not enough quality teams in Scotland to justify expanding the top league. I was at Spartans 19s v BTFC 19s last night BTFC had 5 first team players involved. Embarrassing stuff. The system is a joke right now and needs ripped up and started again.

[hibby rae]

The league seems to be fine just now. Hamilton and Stirling are very fortunate not to be relegated.

All they needed to do was add some SWPL 2 teams to make that a bigger league.

Seems most teams have some overage players or 1st team players play u19s as it’s within the rules and helps with match sharpness and coming back from injury. Spartans seem to have overage players who will never get close to playing 1st team which doesn’t make sense and stops development of others and Hibs have dropped 1st players down often too.

What has happened to the Hibs girls set up? Seems to have gone from one of the best in Edinburgh to probably 3rd or 4th best behind Boroughmuir, Spartans and Hearts. Lost lots of players and coaches in recent times so something isn’t right.

Is it possible they see a greater chance of progression elsewhere in the short-term? I would expect it's harder to do that at Hibs.

[cabbageandribs1875]

scores on the doors today

Celtic 1 Rangers 3
Hamilton 1 Spartans 2
Hearts 3 Partick Thistle 0
Hibernian 0 Glasgow city 0
Motherwell 3 Aberdeen 2



so, Hibs finish 4th, 14 points ahead of 5th place Aberdeen

Glasgow clubs will be out of sight next season imo so it will be interesting to see if Hibs can stay best of the rest


one game left this season Celtic v Glasgow city in the SC final

Dundee utd and Glasgow Woman come up for next season

[cabbageandribs1875]

Keeping 2 leagues.

Becoming more like the mens leagues by the day - making same mistakes.

Top league no relegation - obviously top teams voted for this to save themselves going down.

Swpl 2 - 8 teams - not enough. Again no relegation - Stirling Uni should have been relegated twice now but have survived.

Rangers and Celtic to win the league for the foreseeable future - rest to play for 3rd onwards. Will get very boring and Rangers and Celtic will moan no competition in Scotland.

Can’t believe Hibs have given the coach Gibson a new deal as they have become worse. Probably cheap option again as the team have become worse. Hearts women supposedly looking for new coach as the Head Coach will be leaving.



i'm surprised at that i think she was doing not too bad a job with them

[hibby rae]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c6fngx

Smally on the most recent Behind the Goals podcast. Talking a lot about Hibs' plans for next season, among other things incl. recent family adjustments with Martin being in Saudi.

So looks like a hybrid model for next season! Full-time players will be in 5 days a week training as a team :greengrin:greengrin

She's hopeful if we can have a prolific goal scorer then we can start challenging again. Hopefully we've signed one in Crystal Thomas.

[Eyrie]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c6fngx

Smally on the most recent Behind the Goals podcast. Talking a lot about Hibs' plans for next season, among other things incl. recent family adjustments with Martin being in Saudi.

So looks like a hybrid model for next season! Full-time players will be in 5 days a week training as a team :greengrin:greengrin

She's hopeful if we can have a prolific goal scorer then we can start challenging again. Hopefully we've signed one in Crystal Thomas.

Feels like we haven't had one since Harrison.

[hibby rae]

Feels like we haven't had one since Harrison.

Yeah Abi and Jamie-Lee Napier.

[hibby rae]

Sad to see Gabby English leave (retired from playing), but have to say could be another great signing as her replacement

Welcome to the club Benne!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMGdu9KxPy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Eyrie]

Sad to see Gabby English leave (retired from playing), but have to say could be another great signing as her replacement

Welcome to the club Benne!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMGdu9KxPy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Scrolling through Twitter when I got in from work, I saw the signing and though" Why do we need three keepers?" Then when I kept scrolling I found out why.

[cabbageandribs1875]

didn't realise Amy Gallacher had joined celtic

[hibby rae]

Busy day for the women.

5 forwards in the squad now. Really looking forwards to seeing what they can do next season.

Gibson will have to produce the goods.

[hibby rae]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ava-kuyken-is-a-hibee?fbclid=IwAR3AIDcEqomCy6p9hPS7-ouj8cKuA3JJjS1Jkd5ZmXlfLcZAEv---emmHcA

Another in the door!

Ava Kuyken, 20 years old midfielder with 18 games for Bristol last season. Sounds like another that could be a coup for us.

At the moment, I'm looking forwards far more to seeing the women than the men (not a dig at the men, they just haven't really done any business).

[Brightside]

Poppy Lawson signing for Hibs. Current Man U u21 captain. Certainly bringing in the players for the new season. She’s another midfielder.