2020-21 season non-Hibs games thread

[MWHIBBIES]

15/16 Falkirk would finish well above this Hearts side. They are very lucky they don't have competition.

[calumhibee1]

15/16 Falkirk would finish well above this Hearts side. They are very lucky they don't have competition.

:agree:

A side that are always forgotten about when mentioning our time down there. That Falkirk side would have been mid table had they been dropped into the top tier at that time.

[hibbysam]

I've ended up watching their Friday night games as quite frankly Scottish football is what I like and it's usually on somewhere. Hearts aren't much better than Dundee, Inverness, Raith at the minute if at all. They started the season well and I don't know what's up but there's a real malaise about them just now. There's no spark.

I'm telling you, the league's not won yet. They have one hand on it, but for one reason or another they can't get a firm grasp.

Likewise, love watching Scottish games regardless of who it is. I agree they’re not much better, but they go on wee runs, and even though they’ve drawn their last 3, they’ve only won 4 of their last 9, they’re still 12 clear and I can’t see Dunfermline going on any sort of run to hunt them down over 11 games. No team has won more than 3 of their last 5 in that division, and only Morton haven’t won any of their last 5. Every side keeps beating other sides and even if they don’t go further clear, their buffer just now is more than enough IMO.

[G B Young]

I honestly think Hearts played a blinder by starting their training weeks before the other Championship sides.

It was obvious that they were so far ahead of everybody else earlier in the season but, now the other teams have caught up in terms of match fitness, it's probably too late for any other side to catch them.

They didn't start training more than a month before any of the other Championship teams in order to ensure they won the title. No matter how laboured their progress, winning the Championship was all but a given for them. The early return to training was, as Neilson admitted, all about winning their cup game against us. That was probably more important to many of their fans than promotion.

[Brooster]

I couldn't care less about them if I tried. Let them slog it out in the lower reaches of the Scottish Leagues. It's all about Hibs for me.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Just had a look at next weeks games in Championship:
Dundee V ICT
Raith V Dunfermline
Hertz V Dundee
The following week Dunfermline V Dundee
They can't all win, and they will end up handing them the league by default!!!

But harsh on Dundee

[hibbysam]

They didn't start training more than a month before any of the other Championship teams in order to ensure they won the title. No matter how laboured their progress, winning the Championship was all but a given for them. The early return to training was, as Neilson admitted, all about winning their cup game against us. That was probably more important to many of their fans than promotion.

It obviously has helped them in the league though as their start is the difference in the league.

[Magpie]

City 1-0 West Ham. Dias. My favourite for POTY this season.

[Magpie]

City 1-1 West Ham

[Scouse Hibee]

West Ham equalise 1-1Antonio

[Phil MaGlass]

Just had a look at next weeks games in Championship:
Dundee V ICT
Raith V Dunfermline
Hertz V Dundee
The following week Dunfermline V Dundee
They can't all win, and they will end up handing them the league by default!!!

I was thinking that a few weeks ago.

[HoboHarry]

What a pass that was from Dr Bruyne for the City goal, on his weaker foot too?

[HH81]

What a pass that was from Dr Bruyne for the City goal, on his weaker foot too?

Apart from that pass I think he has been pretty poor. Given the ball away a lot by his normal standards.

[Magpie]

City just keep on going. 13 points ahead of January’s champions Manchester United.

[blackpoolhibs]

Although they lost, West Ham are a decent side these days, Moyes has bought well and put together a good side.

[HH81]

City just keep on going. 13 points ahead of January’s champions Manchester United.

Haha. 14 if you include the goal difference.

Thought West Ham deserved a point to be fair.

[Sir David Gray]

Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

[Northernhibee]

Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen

I thought that today we'd either see a boring 0-0 with the players still not enthused about Kennedy, or like what happened with Heckingbottom when he took over and a proper cricket score. Hopefully the latter.

[Sir David Gray]

Kilmarnock 0-1 Dundee Utd

[K-Zazu]

What happened to the days when a lot of English premier league games kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday? Why did they change it? One today and it’s West Brom against Brighton?

[cabbageandribs1875]

wee jase scores for dundee

1-1 at Morton

[hibee_girl]

What happened to the days when a lot of English premier league games kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday? Why did they change it? One today and it’s West Brom against Brighton?

They changed it so every game can be televised while there are no fans allowed in

[MWHIBBIES]

What happened to the days when a lot of English premier league games kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday? Why did they change it? One today and it’s West Brom against Brighton?

They're all on TV so all fans can watch their team.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Dunfermline as expected fail to capitalise on Hearts draw last night and lose to QoS. Raith won today but will undoubtedly fail to win their 2 games in hand.

Next week Raith play Dunfermline, the biggest banker draw all season. Hertz really are so lucky that all the other teams in that league are so pish and none of them can put up a title fight.

[Billy Whizz]

From BBC site

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross: "Frustrating afternoon for us. They're incredibly soft goals. At key moments, we probably miss chances that could enable us to get back in the game.

"Our reaction to the concession of the second goal was very good. We were performed like a team in the second half that was still desperate to win it."

[DaveF]

From BBC site

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross: "Frustrating afternoon for us. They're incredibly soft goals. At key moments, we probably miss chances that could enable us to get back in the game.

"Our reaction to the concession of the second goal was very good. We were performed like a team in the second half that was still desperate to win it."

That is a load of bollocks. I suppose it's what he has to say to the media but he better not believe that to be true.

[Billy Whizz]

That is a load of bollocks. I suppose it's what he has to say to the media but he better not believe that to be true.

We’ll see and hear it on Sportscene tonight, if you can bear to watch the game again

[The Harp Awakes]

That is a load of bollocks. I suppose it's what he has to say to the media but he better not believe that to be true.

It certainly is. The main reason the flow of the game changed in the 2nd half was due to Motherwell throwing on a defender and taking off Tony Watt. We were still very poor with more possession though and didn't look like scoring.

[DaveF]

Adama Traore greasing himself up before the game starts. Wtf is that all about?

[hibbysam]

Adama Traore greasing himself up before the game starts. Wtf is that all about?

More difficult for opponents to grab hold and pull him back.

[heretoday]

Adama Traore greasing himself up before the game starts. Wtf is that all about?

He is a slippery customer right enough.

[Lancs Harp]

Adama Traore greasing himself up before the game starts. Wtf is that all about?

Its ok its chip pan oil.

[hibsbollah]

Adama Traore greasing himself up before the game starts. Wtf is that all about?

He always does it. As discussed, stops him getting grabbed.

[147lothian]

If you think we have a lot to moan about have a wee look at our neighbours, this is from Grim Reapper on jambokickback

"The new season, is equally as bad if not worse than last season and the season before that etc. etc. Sick to death of it. Complete waste of resources."

[danhibees1875]

Could be up to 5 ex-Hibs players featuring in the league cup final this afternoon with Bartley and Ambrose for Livi and Wotherspoon, Craig, and Booth for the saints.

[Jones28]

If you think we have a lot to moan about have a wee look at our neighbours, this is from Grim Reapper on jambokickback

"The new season, is equally as bad if not worse than last season and the season before that etc. etc. Sick to death of it. Complete waste of resources."

Glad to see the penny is dropping for some of them about how poorly managed everything has been from them.

[Keyser Sauzee]

What channel is the league cup final on TV

[Hibbyradge]

What channel is the league cup final on TV

Premier 1 at 2pm

[we are hibs]

Scandelous that a cup final isnt free to air.

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[Tambo]

Fair play to Leicester, looking on course for a champions league place. Not sure where Arsenal are heading.

[MWHIBBIES]

Fair play to Leicester, looking on course for a champions league place. Not sure where Arsenal are heading.

Arsenal have played them off the park tbh. Vardy guarenteed the winner on the break with about 10 to go but really, Arsenal have been much the better side.

[Lancs Harp]

Arsenal have played them off the park tbh. Vardy guarenteed the winner on the break with about 10 to go but really, Arsenal have been much the better side.

I'd agree Arsenal have been the better side in that first half. Deserved equaliser.

[MWHIBBIES]

VAR been used excellently this game. 2 huge decisions both been changed. Ref done very well to deal with both.

[Lancs Harp]

Half time Leicester 1 Arsenal 2

[MWHIBBIES]

3-1, Pepe. Best player on the pitch.

[Magpie]

Fair play to Leicester, looking on course for a champions league place. Not sure where Arsenal are heading.

Injuries are starting to take their toll on Leicester. They have had problems with their defence most the season- Justin recently ruled out the rest of the season. Vardy has been in and out this season, Maddison is out again and Barnes has just been taken off injured. I have the feeling they might start to drift off.

[we are hibs]

Booth, Craig, Wotherspoon, Bartley and Efe all starting at Hampden today

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[MWHIBBIES]

Injuries are starting to take their toll on Leicester. They have had problems with their defence most the season, Vardy has been in and out this season, Maddison is out again and Barnes has just been taken off injured. I have the feeling they might start to drift off.

This is it I think. Small squad been really hurt by injury. Shows how their title win was truly a miracle.

[Magpie]

Booth, Craig, Wotherspoon, Bartley and Efe all starting at Hampden today

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Shame we are not there with them. Good luck to them all.

[HH81]

If man u don't win today they might as well give Man City the title and cancel the season 😁

Fancy Livi win today 2-1.

[Andy74]

This Leicester Arsenal coverage is far too zoomed in. Very irritating only seeing a small square of the pitch.

[Tom Hart RIP]

Could be up to 5 ex-Hibs players featuring in the league cup final this afternoon with Bartley and Ambrose for Livi and Wotherspoon, Craig, and Booth for the saints.

Confirmed that all 5 start. Good to see Callum Booth get a game. Had high hopes when he broke into the first team.
Hope Marv and Efe do it though

[Magpie]

Spurs 1-0 Burnley. Gareth Bale

[we are hibs]

Bartley is playing left wingback/left midfield in a cup final

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[Magpie]

Spurs 2-0 Burnley. Harry Kane, some ball by Bale.

[JimBHibees]

Bartley is playing left wingback/left midfield in a cup final

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Think Rooney should have been sent off for kick on him imo. Knew exactly what he was doing. Hopefully retro action given we play them Saturday

[danhibees1875]

Think Rooney should have been sent off for kick on him imo. Knew exactly what he was doing. Hopefully retro action given we play them Saturday

Surprised the commentators were so relaxed in saying he caught him as he fell down - I'm sure that was deliberate and done with force. Very poor from Rooney.

[heretoday]

Confirmed that all 5 start. Good to see Callum Booth get a game. Had high hopes when he broke into the first team.
Hope Marv and Efe do it though

:flag:

[HendoDelivered]

Anyone know why the camera angle is now at the opposite side of hampden, instead of it being at the tunnel side like it used to be? Looks horrific.

[we are hibs]

Think Rooney should have been sent off for kick on him imo. Knew exactly what he was doing. Hopefully retro action given we play them SaturdayDefo knew what he was doing. Bartley left a wee nudge on him 2 minutes before





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[JimBHibees]

Surprised the commentators were so relaxed in saying he caught him as he fell down - I'm sure that was deliberate and done with force. Very poor from Rooney.

Definitely deliberate imo :agree:

[Since452]

Cannot take to Livingston at all.

[JimBHibees]

Got to be said hope Livingston don't win their style of football is genuinely torture.

[JimBHibees]

Cannot take to Livingston at all.

Agree

On another point how in gods name is Don Robertson being given cup finals. Just about says it all re ref standards

[hibee_girl]

Livingston 0 - 1 St Johnstone

[Magpie]

Spurs 3-0 Burnley

[JimBHibees]

Boy who should have been sent off scores for Saints :greengrin

[Hiber-nation]

This is taking hoofball to new levels. Brutal.

[EI255]

Embarrassing girl on SSN commentating on Birmingham v Man City woman's game. She can't say Birmingham properly. Keeps saying "Birninham" Her accent sounds like she's from Edinburgh (or is that Edimburgh?)

Lazy, embarrassing and ignorant.

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[Bobby's Cinema]

Bizarre decision to stick Marv out on the left when you consider the impact he can have winning the midfield battle, especially against a team like St Johnstone. Surely will change at half time.

[heretoday]

It wasn't a "brilliant save". Honestly, the hype of these commentators is laughable!

[Frazerbob]

Anyone know why the camera angle is now at the opposite side of hampden, instead of it being at the tunnel side like it used to be? Looks horrific.

Been that way since Covid kicked in. Think it’s to do with how Hampden is set up to be Covid compliant. All the commentators etc are in the North now. I prefer it, shows off the best stand.

[Since452]

How many goals do St Johnstone score from set pieces?

[Jones28]

I’m enjoying this final. Two teams going hard at it for silverware.

[Frazerbob]

How many goals do St Johnstone score from set pieces?

Too many against us 🤦🏻

[we are hibs]

I’m enjoying this final. Two teams going hard at it for silverware.So am i. You can see what it means to both sets of players and you know both sets of fans will be right into it. Either club will certainly celebrate winning it more than Celtic have in recent years anyway.

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[greenlad]

Been that way since Covid kicked in. Think it’s to do with how Hampden is set up to be Covid compliant. All the commentators etc are in the North now. I prefer it, shows off the best stand.

Similar to the view when you are actually at Hampden, putting the cameras on that side of the pitch gives a poor view. It is too low and zoomed out and you don't get a great perspective. Like watching parks football in comparison to the view from the normal camera gantry high up in the South Stand.

[hibbysam]

Similar to the view when you are actually at Hampden, putting the cameras on that side of the pitch gives a poor view. It is too low and zoomed out and you don't get a great perspective. Like watching parks football in comparison to the view from the normal camera gantry high up in the South Stand.

Can’t say I’ve ever had an issue with the view from the North stand at Hampden.

[Stuart93]

Sitting watching this and both these teams look a lot better than we did yesterday. Battling hard

St Johnstone anyway maybe no so much livi

[Magpie]

Spurs 4-0 Burnley. Bale again, lovely goal. He’s full of confidence.

[we are hibs]

Shocking dive from wotherspoon

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[Brightside]

Bartley getting run of his feet today.

[we are hibs]

Bartley getting run of his feet today.Been hung out to dry by Martindale being chucked out on the wing

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[Keyser Sauzee]

Livi are dead on their feet, St J will win this comfortably now. They will get another goal in the next 10 mins.

[JimBHibees]

Been hung out to dry by Martindale being chucked out on the wing

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Incredible decision surely Lawson is more of a wide player and him and Marv could have swapped.

[cabbageandribs1875]

martindale pulling a very angry contorted face at his players there, i'm glad jack ross doesn't pull faces like that at our players

i fear for the Livi players going back in the team bus :greengrin







although i was pretty animated at ours yesterday admittedly :)

[heretoday]

Livvy are going to score.

[Since90+2]

Sean Rooney making a good case for the Scotland right back position at the Euros.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Has a goalkeeper had a save to make in this game? Not that I can remember. This hard going.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Sean Rooney making a good case for the Scotland right back position at the Euros.

Nathan Patterson at Rangers will be ahead of him aswell as O’Donnell obviously

[Hiber-nation]

That was absolutely brutal. Glad Saints won but football was the loser!

[Orchard_Hibs]

I would take the lad Rooney at us, looks to be a good player or is he just having the best season of his career?

[Robbo6-2]

That was dreadful too much.

Really was a disgrace we did not win this.

[Billy Whizz]

Fairytale story for the likes of Callum Booth

[monarch]

Well that makes the Perth Saintees Scotland’s second most successful club of the last decade.

[MWHIBBIES]

Sitting watching this and both these teams look a lot better than we did yesterday. Battling hard

St Johnstone anyway maybe no so much livi

That was one of our worst performances all season, though. Obviously they do. Over a season we've well better than both, as the table shows.

[HibbyAndy]

Gaun yersel Jason Kerr , Fellow Penicuiker and a die hard hibs fan :aok:

[SteveHFC]

Would be going out to sign Kerr and Rooney.

[Bishop Hibee]

Watched the last 35 minutes. Dreadful quality. Well done to the Saintees though. Much preferable to that tinpot made up club.

[cabbageandribs1875]

that's probably the lowest crowd ever for a final shirly













:)

[A Hi-Bee]

That was dreadful too much.

Really was a disgrace we did not win this.

Yes we ****ed up big time and I happen to think that was in the back of the players mind yesterday in another crap performance.

[A Hi-Bee]

that's probably the lowest crowd ever for a final shirly












:)

I would not be knocking it, another cup win and we missed out.

[Since452]

Get that right up the plastic pitch loving, on the way to Glasgow, ***** shopping centre, continually reincarnated club Livingston ****s.

[ballengeich]

Ex-Hibs David Wotherspoon emulates Lewis Stevenson. The only player to have won both cups with his club. Great for him as he grew up a Saints fan.

Edit - also Stevie May (another local to the Perth area), but he was only a sub today.

[Malthibby]

Well that makes the Perth Saintees Scotland’s second most successful club of the last decade.

It does indeed.
Well done to Booth, Wotherspoon & Craig, been a long time coming, hard luck to Bartley & Ambrose.
GG

[Roxyhibee]

Mixed feelings about that today as we s**t it in the semi, but delighted a well run club like Saints won that 👏 They didn’t play well but showed balls to grind out a winning result in a big game - Hibs players and manager, take note.

[Roxyhibee]

That was one of our worst performances all season, though. Obviously they do. Over a season we've well better than both, as the table shows.

Worse than County and Livingstone at Easter Road a couple months back.. Really.?

[Wakeyhibee]

that's probably the lowest crowd ever for a final shirly













:)

Might have been double that if fans were allowed

[Alfred E Newman]

That was dreadful too much.

Really was a disgrace we did not win this.

That’s the sort of comment we laugh at the Yams for making.
We didn’t deserve to win it , end of story.

[Since452]

That’s the sort of comment we laugh at the Yams for making.
We didn’t deserve to win it , end of story.

Yup. We lost fair and square.

[Billy Whizz]

Ex-Hibs David Wotherspoon emulates Lewis Stevenson. The only player to have won both cups with his club. Great for him as he grew up a Saints fan.

Edit - also Stevie May (another local to the Perth area), but he was only a sub today.

May came on today though

[ballengeich]

May came on today though
Yes. Also just noticed unused sub Michael O'Halloran who played in the 2014 final. Lewis is unrivalled:greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Fairytale story for the likes of Callum Booth

Yep good to see Callum winnng a cup

[Spike Mandela]

Forgot this was on. Congratulations Saints but disappointed for Bartley. Had a look at the stats, 8 shots combined for each tean, ooft not a classic

[Roxyhibee]

That’s the sort of comment we laugh at the Yams for making.
We didn’t deserve to win it , end of story.

But we really had a huge chance of winning a major trophy given the teams that were in the last 4 - something that may not happen for a long time now that there are 2 big teams operating again. You don’t think fans of a club our size are entitled to comment and observe that.? Why is that Yammish.?

[JimBHibees]

Gaun yersel Jason Kerr , Fellow Penicuiker and a die hard hibs fan :aok:

Good player

[Keith_M]

That's Hibs, Hearts and St Johnstone now on two trophies each since the turn of the millennium.

I think Aberdeen are on one, so St Johnstone just overtook them.

The Rangers are still on zero, but should make one by the end of this season.

[Hibee Mac]

Shaun Rooney's head won the cup this year, guy must be near enough their top scorer this year [emoji23]

[The Spaceman]

That’s a penalty for Man U. Stonewaller.

[Sir David Gray]

That’s a penalty for Man U. Stonewaller.

100%.

[easty]

Dunno how the ref can look at this so long and not see it? :confused:

[Just_Jimmy]

what's the point of having a video if the ref can just go over and decide whatever he likes?

that's absolute nonsense.

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[Lancs Harp]

what's the point of having a video if the ref can just go over and decide whatever he likes?

that's absolute nonsense.

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Its all down to interpretation. 20 people could look at the same incident and they wouldn't come to the same outcome. Im happy the ref has the final say rather the match being refereed from a remote video studio. The ref looks at the video on recommendation of VAR, VAR didnt say it was a penalty they suggested he might want to look at it. He did and didnt change his mind from his initial observance. One thing we did see there that I havent seen before is players crowding around the referee chirping in. Players are supposed to be booked for that and that needs stamping out before it starts. For what its worth I thought that would have been a soft penalty.

[JimBHibees]

Not sure would have been very soft pen. Suppose Uniteds record of getting every pen decision had to come to an end, :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Its all down to interpretation. 20 people could look at the same incident and they wouldn't come to the same outcome. Im happy the ref has the final say rather the match being refereed from a remote video studio. The ref looks at the video on recommendation of VAR, VAR didnt say it was a penalty they suggested he might want to look at it. He did and didnt change his mind from his initial observance. One thing we did see there that I havent seen before is players crowding around the referee chirping in. Players are supposed to be booked for that and that needs stamping out before it starts. For what its worth I thought that would have been a soft penalty.it's not a soft pen tho is it really? he punches the ball above his shoulder. exactly the same as the ndidi one earlier almost.

it's the consistency that bugs me. stop changing rules.

honestly, I'd just bin it, much easier to explain why the ref has missed that in real time than when he's seen it again.

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[Lancs Harp]

it's not a soft pen tho is it really? he punches the ball above his shoulder. exactly the same as the ndidi one earlier almost.

it's the consistency that bugs me. stop changing rules.

honestly, I'd just bin it, much easier to explain why the ref has missed that in real time than when he's seen it again.

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I'd agree with you on binning it. Im not a fan.

[JimBHibees]

it's not a soft pen tho is it really? he punches the ball above his shoulder. exactly the same as the ndidi one earlier almost.

it's the consistency that bugs me. stop changing rules.

honestly, I'd just bin it, much easier to explain why the ref has missed that in real time than when he's seen it again.

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Ball touches his hand rather than him punching it imo.

[hibbysam]

Its all down to interpretation. 20 people could look at the same incident and they wouldn't come to the same outcome. Im happy the ref has the final say rather the match being refereed from a remote video studio. The ref looks at the video on recommendation of VAR, VAR didnt say it was a penalty they suggested he might want to look at it. He did and didnt change his mind from his initial observance. One thing we did see there that I havent seen before is players crowding around the referee chirping in. Players are supposed to be booked for that and that needs stamping out before it starts. For what its worth I thought that would have been a soft penalty.

Nothing soft about it, the rule for that instance could t be clearer, hand above the shoulder = handball. Refs are making an absolute mess of VAR and that’s a huge reason I don’t want it up here. With piss poor officials it’s not going to help and it just wastes time and removes the fun from a fan experience POV.

[Just_Jimmy]

Ball touches his hand rather than him punching it imo.which isn't a rule and hasn't been since about 1979.

it's a hand ball and ergo it's a penalty.

the ref got it wrong.

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[JimBHibees]

which isn't a rule and hasn't been since about 1979.

it's a hand ball and ergo it's a penalty.

the ref got it wrong.

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Not sure not deliberate at all.

[Lancs Harp]

Nothing soft about it, the rule for that instance could t be clearer, hand above the shoulder = handball. Refs are making an absolute mess of VAR and that’s a huge reason I don’t want it up here. With piss poor officials it’s not going to help and it just wastes time and removes the fun from a fan experience POV.

Its still interpretation. Some of us on here think it was some of us think it wasn't. VAR thought it was worth a look, the ref looked and didnt change his mind. I dare say at half time some pundits will think it is some wont. So obviously not a stone waller. VAR creates as many issues as it solves because at the end of the day it still comes down to someones perception of it.

[hibbysam]

Not sure not deliberate at all.

It doesn’t need to be deliberate. About 1 in 100 are actually deliberate.

[hibbysam]

Its still interpretation. Some of us on here think it was some of us think it wasn't. VAR thought it was worth a look, the ref looked and didnt change his mind. I dare say at half time some pundits will think it is some wont. So obviously not a stone waller. VAR creates as many issues as it solves because at the end of the day it still comes down to someones perception of it.

His hand was above shoulder height when it hit the ball. That’s literally the rule. If someone says it’s not a penalty they are wrong. Some have grey areas, the rule has been simplified for cases like this.

[Just_Jimmy]

Not sure not deliberate at all.as I said, intent hasnt been a factor for years.

it's a penalty.

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[Lancs Harp]

as I said, intent hasnt been a factor for years.

it's a penalty.

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Its 0-0 it obviously wasnt :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Its 0-0 it obviously wasnt :greengrinI'm going back to say having seen the replay, it's a joke he doesn't get it right in real time considering he's looking right at it. [emoji13]

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[Magpie]

Fernandes anonymous against the bigger teams once again.

Now watch him go and score.. 😋

[Lancs Harp]

Chelsea will probably win 1-0 with a controversial penalty. :greengrin

Bit disappointed with the game so far. Everything is being played in the middle third of the pitch. The game could do with an early goal in this second half.

[JimBHibees]

as I said, intent hasnt been a factor for years.

it's a penalty.

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Obviously not

[jacomo]

Good player


Really hoped Jason Kerr would be a Hibee player by now. Maybe this summer.

Anyhow well done him and St Johnstone. I’ve no love for Livi, especially in the League Cup.

[Hibernia&Alba]

That’s a penalty for Man U. Stonewaller.

:agree:

I'm entirely biased, but that was a penalty all day long.

[we are hibs]

Another honking "big game" down south.

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[Magpie]

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
Man Utd 1-6 Spurs

[Magpie]

Another honking "big game" down south.

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It’s been awful. United look happy with a point, prioritising finishing in the top four now it seems.

[Lancs Harp]

It’s been awful. United look happy with a point, prioritising finishing in the top four now it seems.

I think we see more poor games than good ones. Our game yesterday for instance and the league cup final earlier today I guess thats football, makes the good games stand out more. Have to admit this Chelsea United match has been disappointing, was looking forward to it. I knew I should have watched Countryfile.

[660]

Football is an awful sport

[Magpie]

I think we see more poor games than good ones. Our game yesterday for instance and the league cup final earlier today I guess thats football, makes the good games stand out more. Have to admit this Chelsea United match has been disappointing, was looking forward to it. I knew I should have watched Countryfile.

Countrylife is elite tele.

[easty]

Can see Liverpool putting a few past Sheff Utd tonight.

That Sheff Utd starting line up looks really poor.

[Magpie]

Can see Liverpool putting a few past Sheff Utd tonight.

That Sheff Utd starting line up looks really poor.

A full week off for Liverpool too, I think they will come out all guns blazing tonight.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
Man Utd 1-6 Spurs


one of the reasons i didn't bother watching today :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

couple of other fixtures tonight

Villarreal v Atletico Madrid 8pm

Roma v AC Milan 7:45pm

Sheff utd v Liverpool 7:15pm

[Iggy Pope]

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Man City
Man Utd 1-6 Spurs

That looks savage. I wonder if they’ve had a worse run amongst the big boys since back when they were demoted to second flight football.
Still, Liverpool are on tonight so if Sheff Utd happen to score we might at least get one of these.(.:faf: ) from somewhere.

[Magpie]

That looks savage. I wonder if they’ve had a worse run amongst the big boys since back when they were demoted to second flight football.
Still, Liverpool are on tonight so if Sheff Utd happen to score we might at least get one of these.(.:faf: ) from somewhere.

😂😂

[MWHIBBIES]

Worse than County and Livingstone at Easter Road a couple months back.. Really.?

''One of our worst''

[Magpie]

couple of other fixtures tonight

Villarreal v Atletico Madrid 8pm

Roma v AC Milan 7:45pm

Sheff utd v Liverpool 7:15pm

Marseille v Lyon at 8pm too. Should be a decent game.

[brianmc]

Worse than County and Livingstone at Easter Road a couple months back.. Really.?

Livingstone? Really??
And you wonder why folk think you're at it.

[easty]

Really poor miss by Firmino.

[hibbysam]

Really poor miss by Firmino.

It’s an outstanding save to be fair.

[hibee-boys]

Mcburnie and Burke once again showing why they should be nowhere near the Scotland squad.

[Lancs Harp]

Around Europe

Villareal 0 Atletico 1
Roma 1 Milan 1
both latest scores

Earlier

Inter 3 Genoa 0

[hibbysam]

Mcburnie and Burke once again showing why they should be nowhere near the Scotland squad.

McBurnie looks like what I would look like in his position, very sluggish, not trying a leg, lazy, slow, ball into his feet he will make a few neat touches and passes but lost in front of goal. Watched them do their wee warm up after half time and he was half arsed through that as well. Not a clue what he brings to the table. Burke at least works hard and has a lot of pace which can trouble teams, just lacks that raw ability once he’s in those positions.

[Iggy Pope]

Man United manager accuses the opposition of trying to influence a referees decision?
Oli clearly went to the wrong gig interview.

[cabbageandribs1875]

just reading an interesting stat...


Roberto Firmino's effort then deflected off Kean Bryan and over a stranded Ramsdale as Liverpool doubled their lead with the club's 7,000th goal in England's top division.

The Reds are only the second team to achieve that landmark, after Merseyside rivals Everton who have scored 7,108.



i'm surprised Everton have scored so many

[hibsbollah]

Marseille Lyon 1-1, getting very petty, Lyon had a red and looks like there could be more.

[Logie Green]

just reading an interesting stat...


Roberto Firmino's effort then deflected off Kean Bryan and over a stranded Ramsdale as Liverpool doubled their lead with the club's 7,000th goal in England's top division.

The Reds are only the second team to achieve that landmark, after Merseyside rivals Everton who have scored 7,108.



i'm surprised Everton have scored so many

Everton have only spent four seasons outside the top division.

[Roxyhibee]

''One of our worst''

So, there have been a few of that standard at home recently then - you seem to indicate these performances are one offs and acceptable in your world.

[MWHIBBIES]

So, there have been a few of that standard at home recently then - you seem to indicate these performances are one offs and acceptable in your world.

Yes, there have, as there are every season. Sorry but what does deeming them unacceptable achieve? After 4 wins to take 3rd place, a bad performance isn't some unacceptable disaster to me.

[Lancs Harp]

St Pauli v Hamburg tonight BTsport1

This match would have had a great atmosphere under more normal circumstances. Both Clubs plying their trade in Bundesliga 2 these days. Hamburg are currently 4th and St Pauli struggling a little in 12th.

[hibbysam]

St Pauli v Hamburg tonight BTsport1

This match would have had a great atmosphere under more normal circumstances. Both Clubs plying their trade in Bundesliga 2 these days. Hamburg are currently 4th and St Pauli struggling a little in 12th.

Can’t stand either of them, and that’s probably entirely down to the fact the Old Firm have ‘adopted’ a side each. What is the standard of Bundesliga 2 like?

[Hibernia&Alba]

Can’t stand either of them, and that’s probably entirely down to the fact the Old Firm have ‘adopted’ a side each. What is the standard of Bundesliga 2 like?

St Pauli is a great left wing club. St Pauli Hibs who posts on here won't be happy with you.

[flash]

Can’t stand either of them, and that’s probably entirely down to the fact the Old Firm have ‘adopted’ a side each. What is the standard of Bundesliga 2 like?

St Pauli are a magnificent organisation. Anti fascism and bigotry.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Everton have only spent four seasons outside the top division.


ta, just had a quick squint at their history, 5 FA cup wins, 9 Charity Shield wins, 1 European cup winners cup win


they must have been good at one time :greengrin

[Hibernia&Alba]

ta, just had a quick squint at their history, 5 FA cup wins, 9 Charity Shield wins, 1 European cup winners cup win


they must have been good at one time :greengrin


Everton still have the fourth highest number of league titles in England, too. Their last trophy was 1995, but they have a successful history.

[blackpoolhibs]

St Pauli are a magnificent organisation. Anti fascism and bigotry.

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Everton still have the fourth highest number of league titles in England, too. Their last trophy was 1995, but they have a successful history.


i think i must have skipped past that because it said first division... x 9, not too shabby indeed

[hibbysam]

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

Exactly, and the old firm tagging on to them as some sort of rivals is enough to put me off it. Footballs football to me, maybe I’m old fashioned though.

[flash]

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

Yeah because there's no particular history of fascism that they have had to face up to where they come from.
Thanks for your vacuous input.

[Orchard_Hibs]

Yeah because there's no particular history of fascism that they have had to face up to where they come from.
Thanks for your vacuous input.

I’m not sure fascism is unique to Germany to be fair.

[flash]

I’m not sure fascism is unique to Germany to be fair.

Jesus wept.

[Orchard_Hibs]

Jesus wept.

Indeed, if you believe in that sort of thing, witch football team is he associated with?

[Hibernia&Alba]

Indeed, if you believe in that sort of thing, witch football team is he associated with?

The Rangers - both rose from the dead.

[Orchard_Hibs]

The Rangers - both rose from the dead.

Bravo

[Since90+2]

The St Pauli district of Hamburg is brilliant.

[SHODAN]

Can’t stand either of them, and that’s probably entirely down to the fact the Old Firm have ‘adopted’ a side each. What is the standard of Bundesliga 2 like?

Werder Bremen all the way!

[EI255]

The St Pauli district of Hamburg is brilliant.Certainly is.

What I'd do to be in the Jolly Roger bar right now [emoji2526][emoji2526][emoji2526]

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[blackpoolhibs]

Yeah because there's no particular history of fascism that they have had to face up to where they come from.
Thanks for your vacuous input.

I have no idea at all about their history, in fact i dont think i'd even heard of them until a few years ago when they were mentioned on here.

It's become cool to associate football with all sorts of causes now, i just prefer watching football without it all.

[Allez Hibs]

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

Well said. Have never understood why Celtic fans wave Palestinian flags at games.

[flash]

I have no idea at all about their history, in fact i dont think i'd even heard of them until a few years ago when they were mentioned on here.

It's become cool to associate football with all sorts of causes now, i just prefer watching football without it all.

You might not care for Barcelona either then.

[blackpoolhibs]

You might not care for Barcelona either then.

Correct.

[flash]

Correct.

Not for footballing reasons then.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

It can be complicated, due to history. In some countries, especially those with a troubled history, sports clubs can also be political vehicles, whilst in other countries it's irrelevant. In Spain, for example, which experienced a brutal civil war, families and friendships were broken and people wouldn't associate with those on the other side in any way. It inevitably spilled over into non-political areas.

[Pagan Hibernia]

I dont get that, surely they should just be a football club?

And i'd hope every club were against fascism and bigotry, but not feel the need to point it out as some sort of badge of honour? :confused:

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

Hibs were about more than football in the 1870s and 1880s.

that said, I do agree with you. People attaching themselves to clubs because of politics or even worse because they think certain clubs are cool makes me cringe...

[Pagan Hibernia]

You might not care for Barcelona either then.

barcelona are a great example of a club that claims to have noble political connotations but then behaves like every other greedy, wealthy club. Hypocrites. The Celtic of Spain.

[blackpoolhibs]

Not for footballing reasons then.

I dont really know much about them either, apart from them being a wonderful team. They can stick their politics as far up their jaxi as it goes for me.

[flash]

I dont really know much about them either, apart from them being a wonderful team. They can stick their politics as far up their jaxi as it goes for me.

No worries. We all look at things differently. I am a keen student of how football clubs can be a force for good in a wider context but fully understand not everyone feels that way.

[blackpoolhibs]

No worries. We all look at things differently. I am a keen student of how football clubs can be a force for good in a wider context but fully understand not everyone feels that way.


:aok:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Maybe it's just me, but football seems to be more and more about some cause or another, rather than football these days.

Very much this G.

[Mantis Toboggan]

The St Pauli club shop sells (or at least sold) Celtic merchandise. That was the end of my interest in them. Seems strange that an underdog club in German terms would align with one of the old firm in such a way.

[flash]

The St Pauli club shop sells (or at least sold) Celtic merchandise. That was the end of my interest in them. Seems strange that an underdog club in German terms would align with one of the old firm in such a way.

I was there in May and there wasn't any at that point.

[MWHIBBIES]

The St Pauli club shop sells (or at least sold) Celtic merchandise. That was the end of my interest in them. Seems strange that an underdog club in German terms would align with one of the old firm in such a way.

Strange that an anti bigotry club would align with a bigoted one as well.

[Mantis Toboggan]

I was there in May and there wasn't any at that point.

Fair enough - this was a few years ago and may have changed, very off-putting at the time though!

[flash]

Another 45 minutes of utter dross this evening at Goodison.

[cabbageandribs1875]

st pauli score on 87 mins 1-0


hamburger players getting all angry now


ref sends hamburger player off for kicking out :)


FT 1-0 Scenes for the victors lol

[heretoday]

Another 45 minutes of utter dross this evening at Goodison.

The second half was even poorer and not improved by the worst commentators in the business - Martin Tyler and Jim Beglin. I shudder to think what they are paid for droning on in such an unprofessional manner.

[kaimendhibs]

I prefer Union Berlin. A proper club for the working class, helped to rebuild by the working class.

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[kaimendhibs]

https://youtu.be/lMSpCcaRg9I

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[Magpie]

Almiron and Saint-Maximin are out until April for Newcastle. Things are starting to go from bad to worse for them.

[jgl07]

Almiron and Saint-Maximin are out until April for Newcastle. Things are starting to go from bad to worse for them.
I fear for Newcastle's survival as things are going.

Fulham have certainly improved. The margin is now only three points and Fulham have a better goal difference.

One win for Fulham and it could all change.

[Magpie]

I fear for Newcastle's survival as things are going.

Fulham have certainly improved. The margin is now only three points and Fulham have a better goal difference.

One win for Fulham and it could all change.

Last game of the season is Fulham v Newcastle, will probably come down to it.

[Wheat Hound]

Cummings scores his 3rd in 3 games for Dundee. 2-0 up Vs the Jambo lovers.

[Magpie]

City making it look comfortable again. I think that offside was too close to call at the end of the first half.

[hibbysam]

City making it look comfortable again. I think that offside was too close to call at the end of the first half.

Feel like I say this every week but I hate that now. That wasn’t what offside was brought in for and I understand there has to be a point when your offside, but this sleeve/arm nonsense is doing my head in. Teams should start playing with basketball style vests then see how they police it - plus the lines on the pitch that they draw are about a foot wide.

[Magpie]

Feel like I say this every week but I hate that now. That wasn’t what offside was brought in for and I understand there has to be a point when your offside, but this sleeve/arm nonsense is doing my head in. Teams should start playing with basketball style vests then see how they police it - plus the lines on the pitch that they draw are about a foot wide.

I’ve seen a few VAR decisions this season too where there have been questions asked whether they are actually reviewing the offside from the moment the player actually kicks the ball or not. I’m all for VAR but there is still work to be done on it.

[Magpie]

Assuming that Man Utd beat Palace tomorrow, if City beat United on the weekend it’s looking likely that City will only need 5 wins from their last 10 games to win the league.

[Magpie]

City 1-1 Wolves

[Magpie]

City 2-1 Wolves

[Hibernia&Alba]

City 3-1.

21 consecutive wins now. *******s.

[Hibernia&Alba]

4-1

[Magpie]

City 3-1.

21 consecutive wins now. *******s.

Now 4-1. The title was never in doubt.

[MWHIBBIES]

Now 4-1. The title was never in doubt.

It was pretty in doubt when Leicester smacked them 5-2. Great run since. With the money they spend it should never be in doubt

[hibbysam]

It was pretty in doubt when Leicester smacked them 5-2. Great run since. With the money they spend it should never be in doubt

When the rest are spending astronomical amounts as well it would always be a battle, Pep showing why he’s rightly regarded as one of the best coaches ever yet again this year. They’ve been frightening week on week now.

[MWHIBBIES]

When the rest are spending astronomical amounts as well it would always be a battle, Pep showing why he’s rightly regarded as one of the best coaches ever yet again this year. They’ve been frightening week on week now.

No one is spending City numbers tbf. They're a great side but they should be. They have like 4 fullbacks that cost 40 odd million. No one else has that luxury.

[Hibernia&Alba]

When the rest are spending astronomical amounts as well it would always be a battle, Pep showing why he’s rightly regarded as one of the best coaches ever yet again this year. They’ve been frightening week on week now.

Yes, the form can't be knocked. It's an incredibly tough domestic league, plus Champions League wins. 21 consecutive wins is astonishing.

[Magpie]

It was pretty in doubt when Leicester smacked them 5-2. Great run since. With the money they spend it should never be in doubt

I think that was very much the wake up call they needed. 21 consecutive wins might never be seen again. Absolutely brilliant team, will win it again next year too IMO.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think that was very much the wake up call they needed. 21 consecutive wins might never be seen again. Absolutely brilliant team, will win it again next year too IMO.

It will be seen again. Records are always broken. It isn't even a world record.

[hibbysam]

No one is spending City numbers tbf. They're a great side but they should be. They have like 4 fullbacks that cost 40 odd million. No one else has that luxury.

Really? All the big clubs in England have the ability to spend huge amounts of money. Chelsea in the summer there a prime example, United spending £80m on a centre half an example, Liverpool likewise. Spending that money doesn’t guarantee success due to the over inflated prices their clubs have to pay for players. They’ve now gone 28 games unbeaten, in the self proclaimed most competitive league in the world as well as the biggest competition in the world.

Not disputing they spend more than most, however down there whether you’re buying someone for £60m or £80m your getting a similar level of player, just having to pay over the odds for them.

[Magpie]

It will be seen again. Records are always broken. It isn't even a world record.

Just out of curiosity has it been done before by a team in the top flight of English football? And if so who. Genuinely not sure if it has.

[Hibernia&Alba]

7:30 tomorrow night is the Sicilian derby, Catania v Palermo. However, it isn't the game it once was, with both clubs currently languishing in Italian Serie C. If my memory serves, I think Catania went through a financial crisis; not sure what the story is with Palermo. Both clubs have played in Serie A in their recent history.

[MWHIBBIES]

Really? All the big clubs in England have the ability to spend huge amounts of money. Chelsea in the summer there a prime example, United spending £80m on a centre half an example, Liverpool likewise. Spending that money doesn’t guarantee success due to the over inflated prices their clubs have to pay for players. They’ve now gone 28 games unbeaten, in the self proclaimed most competitive league in the world as well as the biggest competition in the world.

Not disputing they spend more than most, however down there whether you’re buying someone for £60m or £80m your getting a similar level of player, just having to pay over the odds for them.

Chelsea did spend silly money but a lot of it was the Hazard money. The only thing stopping City spending is FFP.

[Billy Whizz]

A couple of Premiership games on tonight
Hamilton v St Johnstone and Livvi v Rangers

A Rangers win would all but finish Livvi’s chances of 4th

[JohnM1875]

A couple of Premiership games on tonight
Hamilton v St Johnstone and Livvi v Rangers

A Rangers win would all but finish Livvi’s chances of 4th

Livi win guarantees them top six. A Hun win means they could potentially win the league this weekend.

[Lancs Harp]

Our old friends Rott Weiss Essen|(our first European Cup opponents) are playing a German Cup quarter final this evening against against Holstein Kiel. They have done very well to get that far, they are playing in tier 4 in Germany these days. Kiel are in Bundesliga 2. One of the other quarter finals takes place tonight too RB Leipzig v Wolfsburg.

[Billy Whizz]

Livi win guarantees them top six. A Hun win means they could potentially win the league this weekend.

2 wins gives Rangers 88 Pts, Celtic can still get to 88 too, but are 22 goals less
So if Celtic drop points, they’ll need to give Rangers a guard of honour at Parkhead on the 21st March😳

[MWHIBBIES]

2 wins gives Rangers 88 Pts, Celtic can still get to 88 too, but are 22 goals less
So if Celtic drop points, they’ll need to give Rangers a guard of honour at Parkhead on the 21st March😳

They wouldn't need to do anything. We didn't give Rangers one in 2016.

[we are hibs]

Andy Walker talks some amount of *****

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[Sir David Gray]

Gerrard sent off. :faf:

[we are hibs]

Gerrard sent off. Absolute bellend

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[Sir David Gray]

Kris Boyd is correct in his assessment of the incident with Morelos but he's a really angry man.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Stickies greetin at the 1st incorrect decision of the season going against them.

[Billy Whizz]

1-0 Hamilton at ht
If this stays as a home win, Killie will be bottom tonight

[bringbackbenny]

Kris Boyd is correct in his assessment of the incident with Morelos but he's a really angry man.

Easy to explain, he's a Rangers stooge employed to give a biased Rangers perspective. Didn't see him get so worked up re Newall getting karate kicked at Ibrox. Tool.

[Sir David Gray]

Easy to explain, he's a Rangers stooge employed to give a biased Rangers perspective. Didn't see him get so worked up re Newall getting karate kicked at Ibrox. Tool.

:agree: Or about the red card that rat boy should have got at Easter Road a few weeks ago.

[we are hibs]

Chances of the huns now getting a penalty this half then?

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[Sir David Gray]

Huns goal given offside.

[Sir David Gray]

Hahaha sit down Slippy. :faf:

[we are hibs]

Daft huns setting off fireworks and theyre nearly landing on players.

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[Billy Whizz]

Daft huns setting off fireworks and theyre nearly landing on players.

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Copying St Mirren

[Northernhibee]

I've not seen any of the game whatsoever, but the ref defo got it right to book Morelos, send Gerrard off, disallow a goal and is to be criticised for not slapping Gerrard in the baws at the same time.

[Magpie]

Other than pace that Oliver Burke doesn’t have much going for him.

[cabbageandribs1875]

still 1-0 Hamilton with 82 mins played, hope they win, don't want St johnstone finishing in the top six