Hibs 2 - 1 Kilmarnock (Boyle x2) Full Time

[hibee_girl]

FT 2-1. eye bleeding most of the game imo

It's our first competitive game in nearly 5 months, maybe give them a break?

[CloudSquall]

We shall not be moved :flag:

[MWHIBBIES]

Doidge make a big difference. Rocky not had a save since he's been on.

Boyle never touched it second half.

[Since452]

Get in there! Good start to the season

[SteveHFC]

We need a whole new defence.

[hfc rd]

Defensively good but offensively very poor, particularly whilst in possession. We won which is the main thing but certainly a lot of room for improvement.

Hanlon, Porteous, Stevenson, Gogic & Boyle our best performers. The rest were a mixture of ok/meh.

[Ryan91]

Made hard work of that, but I will take an opening day win

[crash]

Top of the league

[bigwheel]

It's our first competitive game in nearly 5 months, maybe give them a break?

Exactly. Will take time to get up to speed [emoji106]

[SHODAN]

Phew!

[Hibs90]

Take the points but clearly in need of defence reinforcements and energy in midfield

[KingPat4]

A wins a win, but not much has changed at the back.

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

[Keith_M]

Phew!

[calumhibee1]

Great result. Not a great performance. Top of the league. No sign of Hearts.

[one day maybe...]

3 points, hopefully more fluidity to our play as we play more games. Not a great 2nd half in all honesty

[Greenfly]

Top of the League :greengrin
Can't we just end it now again?

[Northernhibee]

Well I guess we still have defensive issues

Conceded an absolute screamer and then kept the score at 2-1.

Felt a little hairy at the end but that’s because we could have dropped two points. Hanlon and Stevenson both did well.

[Hiber-nation]

Great to get the 3 points but we've got to keep the ball much much better than that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT dundee utd 1 ten man st.johnstone 1

FT st mirren 1 livi 0

[jacomo]

Not at all, I'm one of the few who actually uses facts to back up my opinions on here.


:faf:

[wookie70]

Great result but very poor performance. As said the defenders were the stars of today. Newell ok, Gogic and Boyle good. Good start to the season but much improvement required

[Peevemor]

They could have went to thank the cut-outs!

[Mr Grieves]

Hanlon and Porteous were solid, decent debut for Gogic and brilliant from boyle

[Scooter]

It's a good 3 points.

However it wasn't good enough and there is something missing but I dont know what

[Bobby's Cinema]

3 Points, Top of the league, Job done. Well Done Hibs:flag:

[HH81]

Wins a win. Onto Livingston next week anyone buying the stream?

[Sir David Gray]

Not pretty and plenty to work on, hopefully a couple of additions to come but 3 points is the important thing.

[hibee_girl]

It's a good 3 points.

However it wasn't good enough and there is something missing but I dont know what

The fans :greengrin

[Paul1642]

I felt Newell was very good defensively today

[JohnMcM]

Don't forget to sign out on the hibsportal or you may have problems signing in next time. :aok:

[Golden Bear]

A win's a win but wouldn't be surprised if we've picked up a few injuries. Killie are well named at times.

[Pilrig_Sauzee]

Well done Hibs. Clearly rusty, but we won.

[jacomo]

3 points, hopefully more fluidity to our play as we play more games. Not a great 2nd half in all honesty


Very poor 2nd half but understandable I suppose. Good result.

[Keith_M]

Stayed right till the end so I hope the traffic's OK for the journey home.

[Greenbeard]

We need a whole new defence.
.....and midfield.....and attack.......and Manager.......
Might as well get a new stadium as well.
Geeza kit kat man.

[Beefster]

We need a whole new defence.


Defensively good

Agree with both. Defence was awesome and pish.

Three points is all very well but there wasn’t even one lingering zoom into my cut-out. £25 down the pan.

[Jim Herriot]

Great result. Not a great performance. Top of the league. No sign of Hearts.
Seventeen places above Hearts. :greengrin

[Malthibby]

Boyler "First double since January against Hearts. Remember them?" Har de har.
Not putting my house on stopping 10 in a row though.
Second half pretty shocking but at least gave the defence some practice.
GG

[wookie70]

A wins a win, but not much has changed at the back.

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meaning what. The centre three defenders all played very well especially Hanlon

[Man Down Under]

Can't really complain considering the break. Promising play against a decent team.

Also, is Boyle being interviewed on a Nokia 3310?

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[The 90+2]

aah, i've been using willy hill since the restart

forgot i had bet365 :)

It’s a godsend 👍

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

That was torture, will take the 3 points though.

Defence were mostly pretty solid. Boyle was excellent 1st half but fell away a bit in the 2nd. Gogic and Newall were good and Doig had a reasonable game.

That’s about it.

[NAE NOOKIE]

That ... was ... TORTURE.

We have miles to go before we can hope to challenge for Europe on the evidence of that :confused:

[Pretty Boy]

Conceded an absolute screamer and then kept the score at 2-1.

Felt a little hairy at the end but that’s because we could have dropped two points. Hanlon and Stevenson both did well.

Strange for anyone to single out the defence for criticism today imo. Didn't concede from open play and so many of the issues came from our inability to retain possession in their half.

The balance in midfield was miles off and they had far too much time to work the ball wide. What they did throw into the middle was generally pretty well dealt with by our CBs.

[Ozyhibby]

Centre midfield was very weak. Allan and Newall just couldn’t keep the ball.
Nisbet and Wright has very quiet debuts.
Porteous was excellent and the whole defence played well.


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[Onion]

Phew. Good win but nervy. Needed more control and possession of the ball but we were the more dangerous going forward. Defence did really well to restrict Killie to very few chances.

Convinced we would have lost a late equaliser had there been Hibs fans at that game :greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

Never looked at this thread 2nd half. After looking in at half time I was fully expecting the career of Ryan Porteous to be over. Looks like he got through another 45 though. MOM for me.

[Lester B]

It's our first competitive game in nearly 5 months, maybe give them a break?

Nonsense. We are Hibs fans. We complain bitterly win lose or draw.

Joking apart, I agree entirely.

[Malthibby]

Don't know if anyone noticed but i was there. Bit board.......:greengrin

[Keith_M]

I'm confused by some people's comments about us having a poor defense.

We only lost one goal, from a pretty decent free-kick, so what exactly is it you think they did wrong?

:confused:



IMHO, the midfield weren't great, so I could understand criticism in that area.

[Lee Marvin]

We need a whole new defence.

Jeez. Defence was easily the best part of team today

[wookie70]

Stayed right till the end so I hope the traffic's OK for the journey home. Unreal, having to wait for Killie fans leaving to get out the west to Sainsburys car park

[Brightside]

Hanlon and Porto top class today. We must defend better out wide.

[Jakhog1]

Always good to get a win at the start of the season regardless of play, their goal was never a free kick and we had a stonewaller disallowed, the all round play will get better over the course of the season and that win should settle nerves, what is clear is we cannot let Boyle go at any cost if we have any ambition this season

[Gatecrasher]

Good win, killie are a good team and will be looking for a top 6 finish.

played well in spells and I felt we should have had a penalty. Both teams were a bit rusty but top of the league :thumbsup:

[King Cosell]

Not great but we created some good chances in first half and we're TOP OF THE LEAGUE ON GOALS SCORED!

[The 90+2]

First games of the season are always scrappy. We got the win, Gogic looked the part, sharpness will come with time.

Onwards and upwards.

[Pretty Boy]

Part timers in the East not leaving early today? Front few rows are still rammed.

[smithy_hibees]

Wow.. the negativity
2-1 win at home?
2 great goals, young lad at LB
Gogic? Looking exactly what we need in there.
Newell played well
We are top the league??
Hearts score was? Oh wait

[Dmas]

That was bad IMO slight improvement after the double change, we’re needing to be more at it in the middle there’s no hassling or closing down, giving far too much time to teams on the ball, if we’re going to get the best out of players like allan and Boyle we need to be winning the ball higher up the park.
Left midfield as well a trouble area for years now the left back doesn’t get enough protection battered with crosses thankfully today the back 3 done well.

Plus side Newell was good, couple of flashes what Nisbet can do, Gogic wasn’t bad either

[Keith_M]

Just a point as well that we were denied a clear penalty when the Killie defender knocked the ball out with his arm and we were only awarded a corner.

[Bishop Hibee]

We were ok first half and two great goals from Boyle. Second half the midfield struggled a along with Nisbet. Back 3 were strong. Much better when Doidge and Horgan came on. Happy with 3 points but plenty to work on.

[Coco Bryce]

Have the Hibs ladies captain and Tam got history? She can't look at him when he's talking 😂

[660]

It’s an utter disgrace that games are still going ahead with COVID numbers spiking. End season now, and rename Hearts to zHearts while we’re at it.

[H18S NX]

Centre midfield was very weak. Allan and Newall just couldn’t keep the ball.
Nisbet and Wright has very quiet debuts.
Porteous was excellent and the whole defence played well.


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[Jamesconnolly]

That ... was ... TORTURE.

We have miles to go before we can hope to challenge for Europe on the evidence of that :confused:

Did u watch it? Us poor non season ticket holders couldnt

[The 90+2]

Just a point as well that we were denied a clear penalty when the Killie defender knocked the ball out with his arm and we were only awarded a corner.

Yeah off clubfoot.

[Ryan91]

Last year we'd have drawn or lost that game

[we are hibs]

Thought Newell played well. As did Gogic and Porteous. Really nervy ending without them creating a real chance. 3 points was all that matters but we need to start putting games to bed. The handball decision was a complete joke.

[Northernhibee]

Thought Newell played well. As did Gogic and Porteous. Really nervy ending without them creating a real chance. 3 points was all that matters but we need to start putting games to bed. The handball decision was a complete joke.

Newell second behind Boyler for me today.

[Logie Green]

Have the Hibs ladies captain and Tam got history? She can't look at him when he's talking 😂

Perhaps she’ll just burst out laughing at some of the nonsense he spouts?

[OstKurve Hibs]

Dont think the centre backs deserve any stick, held up well under pressure the day, my main gripe is the amount of crosses that come into the box, far to many, seems like a constant barrage at times. That will b punished in future if it continues.

[Since452]

Delighted with the win. Performances will improve

[Centre Hawf]

Thought we were excellent first half, used the ball well and created a few good chances and looked set to add to our 2-0 lead until their goal.

After half-time we seemed to have changed our shape to more of a 4-5-1 it looked like and after that Allan struggled to get into the game as no one other than Nesbitt was really darted forward for him, Wright never really got that much involved and didn't seem to know if he was playing inside or out wide. Nesbitt looked a bit lonely up that end of the park as well and struggled to make much of an impact without the likes of Boyle playing round him.

I'm sure we had reasons for changing our shape at the time but in hindsight it probably invited Kilmarnock back into the game, but I thought we defended really well in the end and its a great starting point for the season.

[Alfred E Newman]

Defensively we were good but I thought Killie were the better team without threatening Marciano. We still look a bit soft in the middle with
too many players easily brushed off the ball.

[HoboHarry]

Can we end the season now? In the interest of everyone's safety obviously.........😉

[Since452]

Last year we'd have drawn or lost that game

Exactly what I think. At 2-1 I thought here we go again. Well done Hibs

[bigwheel]

Dont think the centre backs deserve any stick, held up well under pressure the day, my main gripe is the amount of crosses that come into the box, far to many, seems like a constant barrage at times. That will b punished in future if it continues.


agree. 3 CH's did well , especially as one of them is a weakling and the other not very good. ;-). Change to 442 and Stevenson tightened us up later in the game. Doig struggled a bit as the game went on against a very experienced Burke. Will learn from it though, looks a good prospect

[PeeJay]

Pretty uninspiring stuff that! Missed first 30 minutes, what I saw was pretty poor - Killie will be disappointed at not getting a point -

Stream was mostly fine here in Germany, tv studio idea is decent, chat was ok - link up to to fan in Australia was neat, pity the Hibs TV wall has gone -

Seems to me that we lost a goal through the usual dithering around, decent strike by Burke - our two goals were well taken by Boyle. We still don't work anywhere near hard enough on the park as a team - didn't think Killie were very good, but they had us on the backfoot for far too long and we were were unable to do anything about it - better teams will punish us: so little has changed there - still, 1st game of season so 3 points is fine, I guess.

[The 90+2]

Perhaps she’ll just burst out laughing at some of the nonsense he spouts?

Harsh. Tambo is fine.

[EVENTUALLY]

Defensively we were good but I thought Killie were the better team without threatening Marciano. We still look a bit soft in the middle with
too many players easily brushed off the ball.

Spot on.

[Green Manalishi]

A few months ago we would have drawn that game. Today we found a new resolve to see matches out and improve our game management.

[CMac1988]

Centre midfield was very weak. Allan and Newall just couldn’t keep the ball.
Nisbet and Wright has very quiet debuts.
Porteous was excellent and the whole defence played well.


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I thought Doig was a little shaky today's after a fairly solid pre season game against Celtic. Not going too give him much stick though as he was generally ok...ish and deserved his start. Much needed competition for Stevenson and I expect he'll improve going forward with more minutes under his belt.

Other than that though I agree with everything else you said. Defence was fairly solid for the most part. Nisbet was pretty poor and couldn't get in to the game. Newall was a little disappointing but was too bad. Allan got an assist but for the most part he continued to give the ball away. Wright was somewhat anonymous.

Subs changed the game and came a little later than I'd have liked. Doidge was excellent when he came on. Horgan done well to hold the ball up and run down time. Stevenson made a great block. Hallberg wasn't on for long to make much of an impact but we definitely finished better considering a really poor 2nd half.

It's the first game for some though and we're only going to get better. Good result when all is said and done! GGTTH.

[Andy74]

Defensively we were good but I thought Killie were the better team without threatening Marciano. We still look a bit soft in the middle with
too many players easily brushed off the ball.

I don’t think they were really the better team. It could easily have been 3 or 4 to us by half time.

[GloryGlory]

I thought the cardboard cutouts played with more skill and movement! :greengrin

[kaimendhibs]

First half we were excellent and 4 nil at half time wouldn't have been unfair.
2nd half a slog but a win is a win [emoji172][emoji172][emoji172][emoji172]

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[SaulGoodman]

For all the gripes we could, and should, have won that 3-1 should we have been given the stonewall penalty towards the end.

[Alfred E Newman]

I don’t think they were really the better team. It could easily have been 3 or 4 to us by half time.

Fair comment Andy but they certainly dominated in the second half. Early days though and a good win.

[Dashing Bob S]

Have the Hibs ladies captain and Tam got history? She can't look at him when he's talking 😂

A damn fine looking woman.

[B.H.F.C]

Very reliant on Boyle still. Not great. But we just need to get points on the board.

[Coco Bryce]

A damn fine looking woman.

Tam isnae too bad either.

[Coco Bryce]

Very reliant on Boyle still. Not great. But we just need to get points on the board.

This is the worry. If he leaves we are bang average.

[hibbysam]

They can dominate the ball all they want, they genuinely offered zero threat. Scored a screamer, and that was it. We seen the game out professionally and it’s a job well done on week 1 against one of our rivals.

[Hiber-nation]

We can't afford Scott Allan to be playing like that. Apart from the assist which was brilliant, every other pass went either out of play or straight to a Killie player. Not much change from last season unfortunately.

[Northernhibee]

They can dominate the ball all they want, they genuinely offered zero threat. Scored a screamer, and that was it. We seen the game out professionally and it’s a job well done on week 1 against one of our rivals.

If we’d been offered a 1-1 draw before the game we’d have been a bit disappointed but not overly so. A win against a good Killie side will always be a decent result.

[Northernhibee]

We can't afford Scott Allan to be playing like that. Apart from the assist which was brilliant, every other pass went either out of play or straight to a Killie player. Not much change from last season unfortunately.

I said it elsewhere - Stevie Mallan gets absolutely slaughtered for a lot less.

[Hibee Mac]

Funny how before the game you would have said defence is the biggest worry.

Now following the game, defence did great(at lest centrally) and Gogic looks the part. Its our balance and ability to keep the ball midfield/forward which is the worry for me.

Overall got the job done, Gogic will be big for us, Doig did decent, Nisbet gets an assist despite not much else and Newell looking really composed in the middle. Much to build on so good stuff, onto the next one!

[Andy74]

A damn fine looking woman.

Have you had a day on the gin?

[Northernhibee]

Funny how before the game you would have said defence is the biggest worry.

Now following the game, defence did great(at lest centrally) and Gogic looks the part. Its our balance and ability to keep the ball midfield/forward which is the worry for me.

Overall got the job done, Gogic will be big for us, Doig did decent, Nisbet gets an assist despite not much else and Newell looking really composed in the middle. Much to build on so good stuff, onto the next one!

There’s something about Newell that makes me think he’s going to be the first name on the team sheet this season. Always composed, neat and tidy with a good set piece delivery on him. Works hard too.

[ekhibee]

Very reliant on Boyle still. Not great. But we just need to get points on the board.

This.

[MWHIBBIES]

I said it elsewhere - Stevie Mallan gets absolutely slaughtered for a lot less.

Imagine that performance without the assist, then you have Mallan. Allan is worth the bad games.

[Hibee Mac]

There’s something about Newell that makes me think he’s going to be the first name on the team sheet this season. Always composed, neat and tidy with a good set piece delivery on him. Works hard too.Yep, fully agree. He's really growing on me, I think his composure is his best asset, especially in our midfield where I think we've lacked considerably in that department for a few years now.

If he keeps putting in good performances then we'll be talking about contract extensions come January so we don't lose him, here's hoping anyway.

[Robbo6-2]

Defensively we were good. Porto was terrific.

Newell and Gogic good in centre mid.

Alan was dreadful.

Wright and Nisbet were quiet.

Boyle was difference.

Marciano distribution awful.

Overall good 3 points but huge improvement required if we are going ti challlenge for European place

[SaulGoodman]

On that performance there’s no chance we’ll get a place in the Europe League.


Because we’ll be in the Champions League.

[Northernhibee]

Meanwhile over on Kickback they don’t care about Scottish football and hope it goes up in flames and it’s their ball and they’re taking it home because 5-1 big team and they’re not going to watch...but they really wanted Killie to win and are gutted.

[Unseen work]

Kilmarnock are always a hard team to play but for me they dominated possession far too much, despite all their possession we stayed solid and I can’t remember them creating a chance or Marciano having to pull off many saves.


Couple of points for me;


Why do we have centre mids that can only do one thing or the other? Killie played with Dicker and Tshibola in there today and both were able to compete and play.


Gogic was very good imo and does small things that probably go unnoticed with a lot of people but appreciated by team mates. Tackles, headers, interceptions and covering his team mates was all there to see today and I think he will be a very good bit of business.


Newell showed signs he can play in there and put in some really good tackles and blocks, I would like to see him dictate the play a lot more though as he has the ability.


Allan was incredibly frustrating. The assist aside which was brilliant he was very poor and gave away possession countless times with little/no pressure. He also seemed to want an absolute age to pick his pass.


Hanlon and Porteous were brilliant for me today and never gave them a sniff. Both dominated everything in the air and defensively. Their team mates should be very thankful.


Boyle, well where would we be without him? I actually thought he was really quiet today but scored two goals so I’m not complaining.


Doig got taught a massive lesson off Burke who is a very good winger. On the ball he needs to be a lot more positive and drive forward, he was getting screamed at for being so deep and just giving it back to Hanlon. Think his confidence took a knock early doors. I’d still start him next week but if he continues with performances like that I think he should be loaned out.


Jack Ross deserves credit for changing from a 352 - 433 - 442. All done at the right stages and helped us massively.

[gaz1875]

Defensively we were good. Porto was terrific.

Newell and Gogic good in centre mid.

Alan was dreadful.

Wright and Nisbet were quiet.

Boyle was difference.

Marciano distribution awful.

Overall good 3 points but huge improvement required if we are going ti challlenge for European place


Agree with all, but Newell needed to get closer to their midfield, including Wright and Allan, gave them too much time on the ball.

[King Cosell]

Four in a Row:

2017/18 Partick 3-1
2018/19 Motherwell 3-0
2019/20 St Mirren 1-0
2020/21 Kilmarnock 2-1

[cabbageandribs1875]

jack ross just said ryan had rolled over on his ankle before HT

[Centre Hawf]

Imagine that performance without the assist, then you have Mallan. Allan is worth the bad games.

Agree 100%. Allan can be poor for half an hour then beat a man and lay it on a plate for someone to score or even bag one himself. Mallan in his first season was capable of striking a ball from distance after working a couple yards of space but he's not been doing it for the last year other than the derby game.

They're both luxury players who have to do something to justify their position and while Allan wasn't excellent by any stretch of the imagination he set up the winner and that's why we put him out on the park every week. Although admittedly an improvement is required on his showing after the assist.

[flash]

Imagine that performance without the assist, then you have Mallan. Allan is worth the bad games.

Simply untrue.

[Northernhibee]

Simply untrue.

Best way to beat the trolls is to ignore them.

[MWHIBBIES]

Best way to beat the trolls is to ignore them.ah yeah, because you don't like my opinion it's trolling.


Simply untrue.

I dunno. I don't remember Mallan beating a man and giving an assist on one of his bad days like Allan did today.

[Ozyhibby]

Imagine that performance without the assist, then you have Mallan. Allan is worth the bad games.

Mallan gets as many assists as Allan. And more goals.


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[Smartie]

Mallan gets as many assists as Allan. And more goals.


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I don’t think he does either, but he gives the ball away less.

FWIW I’d play one or other of them every week, and I’m happy to turn a blind eye to weaknesses in their game in favour of seeing the positives - in today’s case a match winning assist. That’s what they bring that other players being much less.

Allan still shading it for me but Mallan is a good player, a handy deputy and not someone that can play elsewhere.

[MWHIBBIES]

Mallan gets as many assists as Allan. And more goals.


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Does he? Allan has a clearly better G/A to minutes played.

[Hiber-nation]

Does he? Allan has a clearly better G/A to minutes played.

At the moment the is a luxury we can't afford.

[MWHIBBIES]

At the moment the is a luxury we can't afford.
Can we afford Nisbit? He was equally as anonymous but got an assist.

[The 90+2]

At the moment the is a luxury we can't afford.

His luxury set up a goal that contributed to winning the game though. Who would you replace him with? Halberg and hope he produces for the first time ever?

[Lewiehas2]

Kilmarnock are always a hard team to play but for me they dominated possession far too much, despite all their possession we stayed solid and I can’t remember them creating a chance or Marciano having to pull off many saves.


Couple of points for me;


Why do we have centre mids that can only do one thing or the other? Killie played with Dicker and Tshibola in there today and both were able to compete and play.


Gogic was very good imo and does small things that probably go unnoticed with a lot of people but appreciated by team mates. Tackles, headers, interceptions and covering his team mates was all there to see today and I think he will be a very good bit of business.


Newell showed signs he can play in there and put in some really good tackles and blocks, I would like to see him dictate the play a lot more though as he has the ability.


Allan was incredibly frustrating. The assist aside which was brilliant he was very poor and gave away possession countless times with little/no pressure. He also seemed to want an absolute age to pick his pass.


Hanlon and Porteous were brilliant for me today and never gave them a sniff. Both dominated everything in the air and defensively. Their team mates should be very thankful.


Boyle, well where would we be without him? I actually thought he was really quiet today but scored two goals so I’m not complaining.


Doig got taught a massive lesson off Burke who is a very good winger. On the ball he needs to be a lot more positive and drive forward, he was getting screamed at for being so deep and just giving it back to Hanlon. Think his confidence took a knock early doors. I’d still start him next week but if he continues with performances like that I think he should be loaned out.


Jack Ross deserves credit for changing from a 352 - 433 - 442. All done at the right stages and helped us massively.

Had to read this twice to make sure I didn’t write it! Exactly how I saw the game, spot on

[hibbysam]

At the moment the is a luxury we can't afford.

Can’t afford? That luxury provided the second goal which essentially put the game out of reach. It’s like complaining about strikers being poor and ‘only’ scoring. Allan is in the team to find assists, he’s played 1 assisted 1. Went off and then we seen the game out. It’s the first game of the season, we aren’t going to be firing on all cylinders, we won the game and but for a wonder strike would have kept a clean sheet.

[GreenCastle]

Kilmarnock are always a hard team to play but for me they dominated possession far too much, despite all their possession we stayed solid and I can’t remember them creating a chance or Marciano having to pull off many saves.


Couple of points for me;


Why do we have centre mids that can only do one thing or the other? Killie played with Dicker and Tshibola in there today and both were able to compete and play.


Gogic was very good imo and does small things that probably go unnoticed with a lot of people but appreciated by team mates. Tackles, headers, interceptions and covering his team mates was all there to see today and I think he will be a very good bit of business.


Newell showed signs he can play in there and put in some really good tackles and blocks, I would like to see him dictate the play a lot more though as he has the ability.


Allan was incredibly frustrating. The assist aside which was brilliant he was very poor and gave away possession countless times with little/no pressure. He also seemed to want an absolute age to pick his pass.


Hanlon and Porteous were brilliant for me today and never gave them a sniff. Both dominated everything in the air and defensively. Their team mates should be very thankful.


Boyle, well where would we be without him? I actually thought he was really quiet today but scored two goals so I’m not complaining.


Doig got taught a massive lesson off Burke who is a very good winger. On the ball he needs to be a lot more positive and drive forward, he was getting screamed at for being so deep and just giving it back to Hanlon. Think his confidence took a knock early doors. I’d still start him next week but if he continues with performances like that I think he should be loaned out.


Jack Ross deserves credit for changing from a 352 - 433 - 442. All done at the right stages and helped us massively.

Agreed.

Midfield balance is still not right.

Gogic has to start - Newell brings calmness and touch of quality. Allan at times is playing with 10 players but his assists win games.

Felt we got stronger when subs came on.

I kind of wish we knew our best 11 though !

I do feel we need energy in the middle though and Gogic seemed to be doing a lot on his own at times.

[Billy Whizz]

Tam McCourt usually does the subs boards. Where is he? Its some young lad now :confused:

Is was Finlay Stark, he’s the Clubs admin manager

[Lee Marvin]

Doidge showed today in 20 mins what a great striker he is. Not fit, put himself about, involved in everything and got thr teacup the pitch.

Nesbit doesnt seem to have these attributes at this level yet but he will learn so much from Christian.

Porteous was immense. Imagine him fully fit!!

[7 Up]

44% possession at home is not great.

[PH91]

Kilmarnock are always a hard team to play but for me they dominated possession far too much, despite all their possession we stayed solid and I can’t remember them creating a chance or Marciano having to pull off many saves.


Couple of points for me;


Why do we have centre mids that can only do one thing or the other? Killie played with Dicker and Tshibola in there today and both were able to compete and play.


Gogic was very good imo and does small things that probably go unnoticed with a lot of people but appreciated by team mates. Tackles, headers, interceptions and covering his team mates was all there to see today and I think he will be a very good bit of business.


Newell showed signs he can play in there and put in some really good tackles and blocks, I would like to see him dictate the play a lot more though as he has the ability.


Allan was incredibly frustrating. The assist aside which was brilliant he was very poor and gave away possession countless times with little/no pressure. He also seemed to want an absolute age to pick his pass.


Hanlon and Porteous were brilliant for me today and never gave them a sniff. Both dominated everything in the air and defensively. Their team mates should be very thankful.


Boyle, well where would we be without him? I actually thought he was really quiet today but scored two goals so I’m not complaining.


Doig got taught a massive lesson off Burke who is a very good winger. On the ball he needs to be a lot more positive and drive forward, he was getting screamed at for being so deep and just giving it back to Hanlon. Think his confidence took a knock early doors. I’d still start him next week but if he continues with performances like that I think he should be loaned out.


Jack Ross deserves credit for changing from a 352 - 433 - 442. All done at the right stages and helped us massively.

A small point but power played today. Dicker was on the bench but didnt get on (not fully fit).

From what i have seen, dicker is a very good player, like a 6ft2 mcgeouch. I'd have liked to have him at hibs and he would have been ideal today when no one in our midfield seemed to be able to put their foot on the ball and keep possesion.

[mal]

First game of the season, Hibs win, match thread gets sidetracked by someone having a go at a player who wasn't even in the squad. How massively, massively tedious.

[MWHIBBIES]

First game of the season, Hibs win, match thread gets sidetracked by someone having a go at a player who wasn't even in the squad. How massively, massively tedious.

It actually got sidetracked by the person who used that player to insult one who did play.

[Lex7zero]

FT

2-1 good result. Newell, Gogic and Boyle best of the bunch for me.

Spot on mate re Newell Gogic and Boyle, I would probably add Porteous to that list. Not a great performance too many passengers re Nisbet and Wright (but sure they will come good) early doors yet and 3 points in the bag. Glory Glory.
Would have liked to see old Tam on that bench too ( LD and Mathie get it fixed🤬)

[wookie70]

I kind of wish we knew our best 11 though !

I do feel we need energy in the middle though and Gogic seemed to be doing a lot on his own at times.

Agree with your post but particularly these points. We need a Docherty type player in Allan's position. That would give goals and assists but also tackles, hassle and work rate. Ross was having to swap formation regularly as Killie were completely dominating the ball and maybe with a fit Doidge that won't happen as often as we may keep the ball better.

I like the blend of the 3 centre Halfs. McGinn is under rated imo. He doesn't make many mistakes and is pretty decent on the ball. Hanlon is also very good on the ball and then we have the aggressive presence of Porteous to give extra bite and passion. That looks a very good combination with Gogic in front helping out. Our biggest problem is retaining possession and allowing far too many balls into the box. Allan and Newell have to do more to try and help whoever plays LWB and RWB. I felt sorry for Doig at times as he had 2 players to try and mark or win the ball off.

As has been said the star of the team is Boyle. His injury may have been the biggest difference between Heck and Ross last season imo and we will miss him greatly if he goes and we can't get replacements to fill that huge void.

[Hiber-nation]

Can we afford Nisbit? He was equally as anonymous but got an assist.

First game!!!!

[RoYO!]

Decided to read back the thread to see what folk made of that- kinda regretting that now! Win ugly- check! Won from a winning position- check! Good debuts from all- check! Top of the league- check!

First half there was plenty of good stuff and some fantastic interplay. Great depth of squad with impact players on bench they will turn round plenty of games late on.

We decided to defend as a team for most of second half- very unlike hibs and cant say that aspect was easy to watch. But one that JR needed to address and that will breed confidence. The score doesnt lie. Offir very quiet and one very smart save off a hibs toe.

Great to have Hibs back! GGTTH

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

44% possession at home is not great.

Goals for 2
Goals against 1
Points claimed 3

The only stats that count

[smithy_hibees]

Goals for 2
Goals against 1
Points claimed 3

The only stats that count

But we gave away to many throw ins??

[660]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

[BS44]

But we gave away to many throw ins??

I don't think we looked positive enough on our tunnel run outs. Needs work.

[smithy_hibees]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

How many assists/goals he get last term?? Guff? Have a word

[Since452]

Decided to read back the thread to see what folk made of that- kinda regretting that now! Win ugly- check! Won from a winning position- check! Good debuts from all- check! Top of the league- check!

First half there was plenty of good stuff and some fantastic interplay. Great depth of squad with impact players on bench they will turn round plenty of games late on.

We decided to defend as a team for most of second half- very unlike hibs and cant say that aspect was easy to watch. But one that JR needed to address and that will breed confidence. The score doesnt lie. Offir very quiet and one very smart save off a hibs toe.

Great to have Hibs back! GGTTH

We must be the hardest support to please in Scotland.

[smithy_hibees]

I don't think we looked positive enough on our tunnel run outs. Needs work.

Keeper ahead of the left back, Seriously!!
To much time on these posters hands mate 💚

[BS44]

can we afford nisbit? He was equally as anonymous but got an assist.

ffs.

[Lago]

ffs.
Ignore him standard wind up stuff from the guy.

[erin go bragh]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

He’s been that guff ,he is on our list of three for last seasons player of the year .
Wasn’t great today but cmon ,still got another assist and he has been shielding for months .

[MyJo]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

He was clearly a yard or two of the pace but probably a combination of him shielding and lacking both fitness and match sharpness. 2 or 3 competitive games and he should be back to up to speed

[Peevemor]

I'm waiting until the fans get back.

[MWHIBBIES]

ffs.

What? We can't knock Allan without questioning others who did the same.

I'm pointing on the double standard.

[Peevemor]

Is it just me that thinks Nisbet isn't getting enough credit? Apart from good movement and dragging defenders with him, his control, work with the ball then pass for the opening goal was first class - not just the simple assist it's being written off as.

[RoYO!]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

Brutal point. Allan picks ball up in own half, 10 seconds later- goal. Fewer of his passes will come off- because hes trying far more complex passes which most players in the league cant even see. Wasnt at his best for sure. But goodness me- enjoy yourself a little and lighten up.

[truehibernian]

Hard fought win, great start to the season, could have been a little sharper and tried to dominate the ball more but it's the first game of a very surreal period.

I was lucky enough to be able to watch the game at the ground :greengrin thought Newell was excellent, and Porteous was my Man of the Match due to his will to win and battle for every header and cross. Last 15 minutes we looked very disjointed, almost had the feel of a pre-season fixture, we lost shape a little and played too deep. For all Ofir's quality at shot stopping, his kicking is still woeful and I can't stand seeing any keeper kick straight out of play under no pressure - he really needs to improve that part of his game.

Special mention for Josh Doig, good debut.

I'm really warming to Newell - was a harsh critic when he arrived but he has undoubtedly got skill and poise and is very composed on the ball. Could be a very important player for us this season.

Biggest positive the 3 points and a clinical first half - and watching Hibs in action :aok:

Biggest negative - lost our shape, played too deep second half, and allowed Killie too much time on the ball, especially to get it into the wide areas.

[MWHIBBIES]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

Allan 10 goals 11 assists in 2900 minutes = guff
Mallan 13 goals 13 assists in 4100 minutes = poty

We'd have been bottom 3 without Allan last season. Quality player.

[Borderhibbie76]

We must be the hardest support to please in Scotland.

Not the support in general just some on here mate...they cant help themselves

[wookie70]

Brutal point. Allan picks ball up in own half, 10 seconds later- goal. Fewer of his passes will come off- because hes trying far more complex passes which most players in the league cant even see. Wasnt at his best for sure. But goodness me- enjoy yourself a little and lighten up.

He showed great skill rounding the midfielder who made a silly slide tackle. The ball to Boyle was a bog standard pass though. It was a well played pass but nothing most footballers couldn't do easily. Nisbet's assist was at least as good and he had a similar game to Allan. One great moment and the rest very disappointing.

If Allan played more simple balls he would be a far better payer. I'm not saying to stop playing those eye of the needle balls but sometimes the risk isn't worth the reward and constantly losing possession in good areas gives the opposition a great lift. I forgot he was shielding so the lack of energy and effort is maybe understandable.

[660]

Allan 10 goals 11 assists in 2900 minutes = guff
Mallan 13 goals 13 assists in 4100 minutes = poty

We'd have been bottom 3 without Allan last season. Quality player.

Mallan wasn’t played in as advanced a role as Allan. I just suggested he should get a chance not that he’s given POTY.

Don’t PM me about this post btw thanks

[Billy Whizz]

Hard fought win, great start to the season, could have been a little sharper and tried to dominate the ball more but it's the first game of a very surreal period.

I was lucky enough to be able to watch the game at the ground :greengrin thought Newell was excellent, and Porteous was my Man of the Match due to his will to win and battle for every header and cross. Last 15 minutes we looked very disjointed, almost had the feel of a pre-season fixture, we lost shape a little and played too deep. For all Ofir's quality at shot stopping, his kicking is still woeful and I can't stand seeing any keeper kick straight out of play under no pressure - he really needs to improve that part of his game.

Special mention for Josh Doig, good debut.

I'm really warming to Newell - was a harsh critic when he arrived but he has undoubtedly got skill and poise and is very composed on the ball. Could be a very important player for us this season.

Biggest positive the 3 points and a clinical first half - and watching Hibs in action :aok:

Biggest negative - lost our shape, played too deep second half, and allowed Killie too much time on the ball, especially to get it into the wide areas.

Tell us more TH, at the ground😄

[MWHIBBIES]

Not the support in general just some on here mate...they cant help themselves

Indeed. I'm delighted with today's win. Rough performance at times but Doidge made a big difference. Pointless to single out players, especially diabetic ones who haven't played in months..

[we are hibs]

Is it just me that thinks Nisbet isn't getting enough credit? Apart from good movement and dragging defenders with him, his control, work with the ball then pass for the opening goal was first class - not just the simple assist it's being written off as.

I thought he played well and thought tam mcmanus was being incredibly harsh with some of the balls he was expecting him to hold up in the 2nd half. He didnt really get any chances created for him. We seemed to be quite direct in the 2nd half in particular

[Beefster]

I've really missed the bitching after Hibs win.

"the studio isn't light enough"

"Allan only set up a goal"

"Nisbet didn't score a hat trick"

"the defence was pish"

FFS.

[BS44]

What? We can't knock Allan without questioning others who did the same.

I'm pointing on the double standard.

Why point out anything? We won.

[MWHIBBIES]

Why point out anything? We won.I'm replying to those having a go at players

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

First competitive game in nearly 5 months

2 goals

New-ish formation and signings

3 points

Imo, we can be way too over critical at times. Micro-analysing every minute detail.

[truehibernian]

Tell us more TH, at the ground😄

I can happily confirm that my temperature is spot on and I passed the Covid questionnaire Billy :greengrin

[heid the baw]

First competitive game in nearly 5 months

2 goals

New-ish formation and signings

3 points

Imo, we can be way too over critical at times. Micro-analysing every minute detail.

Agree' I'm looking at the fact that one game in and we have already achieved 25% of oor neighbours win tally for the whole of last season

[Jakhog1]

Don't understand the nit picking and negativity off some when Hibs win especially on our opening game, I'm keeping well of here when we lose our first game, the Nisbet one about can we afford him is mental on the flip side if we were to absolutely pump a team some posters would find the negatives in the performance. Imagine living your life like that

[Smartie]

Is it just me that thinks Nisbet isn't getting enough credit? Apart from good movement and dragging defenders with him, his control, work with the ball then pass for the opening goal was first class - not just the simple assist it's being written off as.

No, it’s not just you.

It was a good contribution to a very important goal and he deserves credit.

We can pick over the imperfections all day long, but from where I was watching it was a good afternoon’s work and a good result.

[The 90+2]

Don't understand the nit picking and negativity off some when Hibs win especially on our opening game, I'm keeping well of here when we lose our first game, the Nisbet one about can we afford him is mental on the flip side if we were to absolutely pump a team some posters would find the negatives in the performance. Imagine living your life like that

The poster about Nesbit wasn’t asking that question though and has been taken completely out of context.

[Hillsidehibby]

The fans in the East were shocking. Made us in the West look like The Kop.

[JammyDoidger]

3 points. Take that every week. Would have expected us to create more chances against a poor killie side though. Need to up our game against livi to take anything.

[greenpaper55]

Just back ! if only, overall impression -not good, two pieces of brilliance and the rest not up to scratch with Killie dominating for long spells, Remember we were the home team and i don't know the stats but Killie must have had most of the possession. Play like that away from home and we are in trouble as we have serious issues with teams dominating the ball, we cannot be a force this season playing like that.

[theonlywayisup]

Allan has been guff since he returned. Nesbits movement was good but Allans distribution was shocking and every time he tried to find Nesbit he gave it to a Kilmarnock player. I’d be tempted to play mallan instead

Taking everything into consideration, Allan has not been guff since he returned. That said, he's not been brilliant all of the times. Today, he needed to be subbed, but he did show some good work, at times! Allan has some exceptional qualities as a footballer, but if he did it all of the times then he wouldn't be at Hibernian FC.

Allan frustrates me. He could be so good, but frustrates with the misplaced passes and the inability to track players back. I'm expecting a lot better from Allan, than what I saw today. However, he's not been guff since he returned.

[The 90+2]

Just back ! if only, overall impression -not good, two pieces of brilliance and the rest not up to scratch with Killie dominating for long spells, Remember we were the home team and i don't know the stats but Killie must have had most of the possession. Play like that away from home and we are in trouble as we have serious issues with teams dominating the ball, we cannot be a force this season playing like that.

I’m sure the game would have been a little different had we not scored two early goals and to chase the game in any way.

Most the players are still trying to get up to speed and we didn’t have Doidge to start with.

People are looking too much into the overall performance when a win is a win.

[truehibernian]

Just back ! if only, overall impression -not good, two pieces of brilliance and the rest not up to scratch with Killie dominating for long spells, Remember we were the home team and i don't know the stats but Killie must have had most of the possession. Play like that away from home and we are in trouble as we have serious issues with teams dominating the ball, we cannot be a force this season playing like that.

I'd cut the team a lot of slack, very bizarre circumstances and a lack of a real pre-season means we are certainly not firing on all cylinders. No crowd really does affect the flow and dynamics of the game.

It's a very positive start to our campaign - can't want more than a win and 3 points :aok:

[Brightside]

Thought Newell played well. As did Gogic and Porteous. Really nervy ending without them creating a real chance. 3 points was all that matters but we need to start putting games to bed. The handball decision was a complete joke.

Hanlon was good tho eh. Go on admit it. 😂

[Smartie]

Taking everything into consideration, Allan has not been guff since he returned. That said, he's not been brilliant all of the times. Today, he needed to be subbed, but he did show some good work, at times! Allan has some exceptional qualities as a footballer, but if he did it all of the times then he wouldn't be at Hibernian FC.

Allan frustrates me. He could be so good, but frustrates with the misplaced passes and the inability to track players back. I'm expecting a lot better from Allan, than what I saw today. However, he's not been guff since he returned.

Allan could play safe passes, keep the ball better and track runners - but then he wouldn’t be doing his job.

His job is to try the difficult pass, to cut defences open and focus on creating. As a result, he’ll give the ball away more often than other players.

I wouldn’t want him to change, and he’ll have days when stuff will come off for him more than it did today. He’ll also have days when less comes off for him.

[RoYO!]

Do we win that game with fans in the stand?

Genuine question... I'm not so sure.

May be a good discussion point for long bangers!

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Cardboard cutouts looked great

Saw myself and my dad infront of the kangaroos!
Think Newall hit me with a clearance
Git!
I’m an not a coconut shy

[WoreTheGreen]

Cardboard cutouts looked great

Saw myself and my dad infront of the kangaroos!
Think Newall hit me with a clearance
Git!
I’m an not a coconut shy

He was bounty

[Ozyhibby]

We must be the hardest support to please in Scotland.

We were 7th last year. It’s fair to say we need to improve.


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[hibbysam]

We were 7th last year. It’s fair to say we need to improve.


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And we have.

[TrinityHibs]

And we have.

Top of the League

[Tyler Durden]

We were 7th last year. It’s fair to say we need to improve.


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Since Heckingbottom left we’ve been the 3rd or 4th best team in the league. So we didn’t have as far to improve as some might have you believe.

I thought we did a professional job today in difficult circumstances. Newell, McGinn and Porteous the stand outs. We’ll get better, especially when Doidge is fit.

[jacomo]

We were 7th last year. It’s fair to say we need to improve.


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We were 6th but got expelled from the top 6 in a totally unfair way.

[BlackSheep]

No talk of the potential penalty on Sportscene today... or did the majority think it was a non Incident?

[Callum_62]

No talk of the potential penalty on Sportscene today... or did the majority think it was a non Incident?It was a stone waller

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[Hibee Mac]

No talk of the potential penalty on Sportscene today... or did the majority think it was a non Incident?Stonewaller based on the new rules.

Decisions like that from Scottish referees continue to baffle me though. He gives the corner, in turn accepting that it hit his arm, yet it's not given as a penalty?...

Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the rules should allow that to be given as a penalty as there's no intent there from the defender and not much he can do, nonetheless what's the point in making the new rules if they are not imposed.

[MyJo]

Since Heckingbottom left we’ve been the 3rd or 4th best team in the league. So we didn’t have as far to improve as some might have you believe.

I thought we did a professional job today in difficult circumstances. Newell, McGinn and Porteous the stand outs. We’ll get better, especially when Doidge is fit.

24 games under JR

Lost 7 of them, 4 of which were against Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen.

2 others against Ross County and Livingston were before January when he was working with the squad he inherited from Heckingbottom.

The only really bad result he has had was the derby IMO

[BlackSheep]

Stonewaller based on the new rules.

Decisions like that from Scottish referees continue to baffle me though. He gives the corner, in turn accepting that it hit his arm, yet it's not given as a penalty?...

Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the rules should allow that to be given as a penalty as there's no intent there from the defender and not much he can do, nonetheless what's the point in making the new rules if they are not imposed.

Phew I was beginning to think I was the only one!

[MyJo]

Stonewaller based on the new rules.

Decisions like that from Scottish referees continue to baffle me though. He gives the corner, in turn accepting that it hit his arm, yet it's not given as a penalty?...

Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the rules should allow that to be given as a penalty as there's no intent there from the defender and not much he can do, nonetheless what's the point in making the new rules if they are not imposed.

Given that every single match now has multiple broadcast quality cameras filming the action it would have been a decent opportunity to trial some form of VAR to avoid **** ups like this from happening which is far too common in Scottish football

[Brightside]

Hanlon tho eh. Mark this one down for later. :thumbsup:

[The 90+2]

Hanlon tho eh. Mark this one down for later. :thumbsup:

Hanlon had his most composed performance in a Hibs top for a long time today. Keep it going.

[Brightside]

Hanlon had his most composed performance in a Hibs top for a long time today. Keep it going.

He will make loads of mistakes over the season. But the best stuff out weighs the mistakes.

[et_hibby]

He was bounty

:aok: (to both posts!)

[The 90+2]

He will make loads of mistakes over the season. But the best stuff out weighs the mistakes.

Today, defo 👍

[et_hibby]

Phew I was beginning to think I was the only one!

Michael Stewart on RS said it could/should have been too.

[JimBHibees]

I'd cut the team a lot of slack, very bizarre circumstances and a lack of a real pre-season means we are certainly not firing on all cylinders. No crowd really does affect the flow and dynamics of the game.

It's a very positive start to our campaign - can't want more than a win and 3 points :aok:

Agree bizarre situation we will only get better a really good 3 points move on to next game.

[hibbysam]

Hanlon tho eh. Mark this one down for later. :thumbsup:

Class act. Wins his headers, his positional sense from crosses/cutbacks is something else, can play from the back, his sliding tackle just before the goal was majestic. All round top performance. Dealt with everything.

[CB_NO3]

Take the win and happy with the 3 points but Kilmarnock bossed and dictated the game. Was a very average performance and if we lose Boyle we will struggle big time.

[SaulGoodman]

For the record we had 44% possession to Kilmarnocks 56%

One less shot overall but more shots on target and more corners.

And, more importantly, more goals.

[green day]

Tell me there are not people moaning already..................3 points and top of the league.

[Ronniekirk]

Back three were immense and Boyle showed why other clubs are bound to be sniffing about fir his signature
First game was all about getting the three points which we did
We also held onto the lead the whole of the second half
So we move on to next game


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[Beefster]

Take the win and happy with the 3 points but Kilmarnock bossed and dictated the game. Was a very average performance and if we lose Boyle we will struggle big time.

They had the best of the second half. It’s a stretch to say that they ‘bossed and dictated’ the entire game.

[JimBHibees]

They had the best of the second half. It’s a stretch to say that they ‘bossed and dictated’ the entire game.

Agree they certainly didn't boss the whole game. We sat back a bit second half and should have used the ball better but even then we had the best chances with Doidge header, Boyle chance and what looked like a stick on pen.

[GreenCastle]

I think Killie will be decent this season. They have a good coach and some interesting hardworking players.

Like Livi and Motherwell I wouldn’t write these teams off.

Going to be a tight league from 3rd-12th I think as teams like St Mirren have also improved.

[B.H.F.C]

We just need to try and win some games over the next month or so. If we can do that the performances will come.

Defence did well as a unit. Newell was the best of the midfield. Stating the obvious but we really, really need to keep Boyle.

[MWHIBBIES]

Tell me there are not people moaning already..................3 points and top of the league.

A win is only good for a good night's sleep. If you don't fix the things that went wrong even in that win you aren't winning many more. We were under far too much pressure against a poor side recently.

[hibbysam]

A win is only good for a good night's sleep. If you don't fix the things that went wrong even in that win you aren't winning many more. We were under far too much pressure against a poor side recently.

In a season, no one hits top form first game, not even the first 6 games. You build into the season and it’s all about getting sharp and getting wins. We were under pressure, not once was I worried second half. We should’ve been more in front, they cut us open 0 times in the match, scored a wonder goal, then created nothing again. We could’ve scored a few more first half, Boyle and Doidge missed chances second half, should’ve had a stonewall penalty, we could easily have won 4/5-1. There’s plenty of ways to win football matches and we took absolutely no chances yesterday.

[MWHIBBIES]

In a season, no one hits top form first game, not even the first 6 games. You build into the season and it’s all about getting sharp and getting wins. We were under pressure, not once was I worried second half. We should’ve been more in front, they cut us open 0 times in the match, scored a wonder goal, then created nothing again. We could’ve scored a few more first half, Boyle and Doidge missed chances second half, should’ve had a stonewall penalty, we could easily have won 4/5-1. There’s plenty of ways to win football matches and we took absolutely no chances yesterday.

I agree but you cannot just say "we won" and that's it. The ball did not stick up front at all, that's a problem. We defended well but we definitely have things to work on.

[James Stephen]

Allan could play safe passes, keep the ball better and track runners - but then he wouldn’t be doing his job.

His job is to try the difficult pass, to cut defences open and focus on creating. As a result, he’ll give the ball away more often than other players.

I wouldn’t want him to change, and he’ll have days when stuff will come off for him more than it did today. He’ll also have days when less comes off for him.

Agree conpletely! Its the high risk, high reward stuff.

[Brightside]

Agree conpletely! Its the high risk, high reward stuff.

He still needs to defend though. Every single player needs to defend.

[Since452]

I've really missed the bitching after Hibs win.

"the studio isn't light enough"

"Allan only set up a goal"

"Nisbet didn't score a hat trick"

"the defence was pish"

FFS.

Mental isn't it

[James Stephen]

He still needs to defend though. Every single player needs to defend.

In theory yeah, and there are games where i wouldnt start him as i dont think they would suit his skills.

But, its a team gane, and as long as there are others in the team to compensate for his weaknesses, a game like yesterday is exactly the sort of game im happy with him floating around, when he helps to set up a goal or two.

[GreenCastle]

I agree but you cannot just say "we won" and that's it. The ball did not stick up front at all, that's a problem. We defended well but we definitely have things to work on.

We have players who can keep the balm but 2nd half we didn’t control game enough.

When Newell and Horgan keep the ball it really helps. Even Gogic ran with the ball a few times and that was different to pass pass then go long and except strikers to keep it.

The back to middle phase of the build up needs work and ideally a midfielder with energy who can take the ball and carry it / control the game. A Latapty / SJM / Dylan / Omeonga type

[green day]

I agree but you cannot just say "we won" and that's it. The ball did not stick up front at all, that's a problem. We defended well but we definitely have things to work on.

Every team will have things to work on, its August.

Killie have a good manager and some decent players and have given us a few issues in recent years.
Our defence was very solid, we had some issues midfield to front and Jack Ross will see that and deal with it.

We should have had a stick on penalty and while the match was quite even we took the points.

I would much rather be building on improving the midfield and front areas during the week on the back of a win - than trying to think about how to shore up a crap defence which was what last season felt like many weeks.

Gogic will be a key player for us this season, that is a massive improvement on last year.

[Callum_62]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1289863516736729089?s=19

Cracking angle of killies FK here

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[Keith_M]

We started last season with a fortuitous, and extremely dull, draw against Stirling Albion.

There are things the team needs to work on, like the lack of control in midfield, but I'd argue that yesterday's result is a big improvement..

[MyJo]

We started last season with a fortuitous, and extremely dull, draw against Stirling Albion.

There are things the team needs to work on, like the lack of control in midfield, but I'd argue that yesterday's result is a big improvement..

We would also have played several pre-season friendlies and competitive Betfred cup games by this point in the new season and that’s without having had a 5 month lay-off either.

Theres going to be some rustiness to contend with for us and every team in the league. The best thing that can happen is for us to pick up points in these early games while we’re getting back up to speed.

[Robbo6-2]

Was disappointed to see Gulllan not get on yesterday.

Really hope he gets a chance at Hibs.

[Iggy Pope]

They had the best of the second half. It’s a stretch to say that they ‘bossed and dictated’ the entire game.

Agreed. Teams that boss and dictate their way to defeat need a right looking at.

[Iggy Pope]

Hanlon tho eh. Mark this one down for later. :thumbsup:

Becoming quite creepy behaviour this.

[tonyrougier123]

Still think the energy of simon murray would be an ideal addition to that front line,especially now with 5 subs.

[Ozyhibby]

Was disappointed to see Gulllan not get on yesterday.

Really hope he gets a chance at Hibs.

Plenty time for that. We have a busy schedule coming up.


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[hibbysam]

Was disappointed to see Gulllan not get on yesterday.

Really hope he gets a chance at Hibs.

Doidge was the man for the occasion yesterday. The way the game was going the ball wouldn’t stick, Doidge is a unit and a presence, he got us up the park and in the last 10 minutes allowed us to see the game out comfortably. Gullan’s chances will come, of that I’ve no doubt.

[Speedway]

JR reckons that there are no more signings due and little to separate 3rd-8th in the league.

If we can have a 2-1 win every week, teams can have as much possession as they like against us.

[The Spaceman]

Last time we beat Kilmarnock was 15th September 2018. Since then, we have lost 3 and drawn 4.

How on earth can people not be anything other than happy to come away from yesterday with 3 points in the bag? We threw a few results last season from a similar position. Great result. Sure, we were a bit rusty - but I will take it.

[Speedway]

Last time we beat Kilmarnock was 15th September 2018. Since then, we have lost 3 and drawn 4.

How on earth can people not be anything other than happy to come away from yesterday with 3 points in the bag? We threw a few results last season from a similar position. Great result. Sure, we were a bit rusty - but I will take it.

We threw away 9 matches from a winning position last season.

[Borderhibbie76]

Last time we beat Kilmarnock was 15th September 2018. Since then, we have lost 3 and drawn 4.

How on earth can people not be anything other than happy to come away from yesterday with 3 points in the bag? We threw a few results last season from a similar position. Great result. Sure, we were a bit rusty - but I will take it.
We beat them 2 1 at Rugby Park last season when Ross was here and Docherty scored a screamer

[eezyrider]

Last time we beat Kilmarnock was 15th September 2018. Since then, we have lost 3 and drawn 4.

How on earth can people not be anything other than happy to come away from yesterday with 3 points in the bag? We threw a few results last season from a similar position. Great result. Sure, we were a bit rusty - but I will take it.

Apart from our 2-1 win on 16/02/20.

EZ

[HendoDelivered]

Delighted with the win and was good to see the new boys in action.

I’m slightly concerned JR seems like he likes to sit on a lead(said this last season as well), personally, I dont think we are good enough to do that (yet) and parts of the 2nd half yesterday started to remind me of the days of us conceding late goals nearly every game (not that we did yesterday though) :greengrin