Next up Livingston

[Billy Whizz]

Big game this Saturday, and a ground we haven’t done too well of recent

Wonder what Jack’s thinking of team selection and tactics
I’m hoping Porteous has recovered from his ankle knock, and Doidge is fit to start

After a winning start, it would be great to get the 3 points, and put a little bit of distance between Hibs and some of our competitors for a Euro spot

[Keith_M]

We haven't had a great record away to Livi recently, or on plastic pitches in general.

It's not going to be easy.

[Scorrie]

I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitch

[Greenbeard]

I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitch
Same. And anyone else who has had knee issues.

[lord bunberry]

We’ve got such a bad record there I’ve no idea what to expect. I think we need to change the tactics and maybe go a bit more direct, play them at their own game.

[HendoDelivered]

Goga vs Bartley should be tasty!

[S4uzee]

We’ve got such a bad record there I’ve no idea what to expect. I think we need to change the tactics and maybe go a bit more direct, play them at their own game.

Is it that bad a record? 3 premiership games there, 2 losses and 1 win. Good record there in the championship.

[JammyDoidger]

I'd go a similar type of team that lennon used to field at tynie. Or like we did last season when we won there.

Rocky
Mcginn
Mcgregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Gogic
Newell DIAMOND MIDFIELD
Hallberg
Boyle

Nisbet
Doidge

Or the same team with Boyle upfront and Horgan/allan in the hole.

[lord bunberry]

Is it that bad a record? 3 premiership games there, 2 losses and 1 win. Good record there in the championship.
Was it not grass in the championship?

[cabbageandribs1875]

one win in the last six against livi, 3 points would be most welcome in this M8 derby



:)

[CMurdoch]

As far as i can see the main changes personnel wise for Livingston from last season are as follows:

Lost defender Ricki Lamie to Motherwell and replaced him with 22 year old Jack Fitzwater from WBA.
Fitzwater spent his time at WBA out on loan in the lower English league scene. Probably another big strong laddie. No5 and played the whole game in Saturdays loss to St Mirren.

Other changes:
Lost the mercurial Steven Lawless at the end of his contract. Lawless was their top man for assists last season so will be a loss.

They have brought in winger Alan Forrest from Ayr. Decent player and as most of you know, the brother of the Celtic winger. Played for an hour last Saturday before being substituted.

Livingston are still holding onto Lyndon Dykes and Efe is still strolling about doing his thing for them.
All in all, little change in them from last season so won't be easy i'm afraid, especially on their pitch.

[Souter96Mac]

Maybe with previous injuries in mind I'd bring in Jackson for Porto.

Rocky
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Allan Gogic Newell Doig
Doidge Nisbet

Maybe harsh on Wright, but feel like we need to start Boyle, Nisbet and Doidge (if fit enough to start). Boyle seems like he's in the mood so can't drop him, whilst Nisbet linked up well early Vs Killie but doesn't look like he can play the one man upfront role well. I think against Livi we need a presence up top so that's why I'd bring in Doidge too. Having the likes of Horgan and Wright to bring on off the bench late on in the game could be useful too.

As it always is away to Livi, it'll be a tough one, but they've lost key players during the summer. Hopefully we can catch them whilst their new players are finding their feet and grab 3 points.

I'm saying another 2-1 for the Hibees

[B.H.F.C]

Maybe with previous injuries in mind I'd bring in Jackson for Porto.

Rocky
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Allan Gogic Newell Doig
Doidge Nisbet

Maybe harsh on Wright, but feel like we need to start Boyle, Nisbet and Doidge (if fit enough to start). Boyle seems like he's in the mood so can't drop him, whilst Nisbet linked up well early Vs Killie but doesn't look like he can play the one man upfront role well. I think against Livi we need a presence up top so that's why I'd bring in Doidge too. Having the likes of Horgan and Wright to bring on off the bench late on in the game could be useful too.

As it always is away to Livi, it'll be a tough one, but they've lost key players during the summer. Hopefully we can catch them whilst their new players are finding their feet and grab 3 points.

I'm saying another 2-1 for the Hibees

I’m not sure we’ll start with a three at the back this week. Crap, tight pitch so I think we might play a bit narrower across the middle and go with a back four. Hopefully Doidge is fit to start. Think Porteous will play unless he’s actually injured.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I’m not sure we’ll start with a three at the back this week. Crap, tight pitch so I think we might play a bit narrower across the middle and go with a back four. Hopefully Doidge is fit to start. Think Porteous will play unless he’s actually injured.


their pitch is two yards wider and two yards shorter than ours, it's a crap surface but it's not tight

[B.H.F.C]

their pitch is two yards wider and two yards shorter than ours, it's a crap surface but it's not tight

From what I’m looking at, Easter Road showing as 105m by 68m (7,140). Whatever their ground is called this week is showing as 98m by 69m (6,762).

I’d have thought theirs was even smaller but I’m sure our pitch is about the biggest in the league. Same size as Hampden I think.

[cabbageandribs1875]

From what I’m looking at, Easter Road showing as 105m by 68m (7,140). Whatever their ground is called this week is showing as 98m by 69m (6,762).

I’d have thought theirs was even smaller but I’m sure our pitch is about the biggest in the league. Same size as Hampden I think.

unfortunately can't do links with my phone :( i took it from the spfl FGG(football ground guide)

[Forza Fred]

Livi don’t ship many goals at home, so whoever wins, it will be very tight.

[Unseen work]

I think we will go with the same team and formation as Saturday, maybe Doidge in for Doig and move Boyle to the right wing back and Drey to let. However I think Ross May be wary of dropping Doig as it would kill his confidence especially after being hooked after an hour on his debut.

We should have enough to beat Killie but it’s never an easy place to go.

With Allan, Newell, Porteous, Boyle, Wright, Nisbet and Doidge potentially all in the same starting 11 we have plenty of people that can score or create whether it’s from open play or set pieces.

[Kato]

I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitchHe'd be safer playing on a pogo stick.

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[TheGog]

Livi don’t ship many goals at home, so whoever wins, it will be very tight.

Didn't ship many goals LAST season, new era my friend 4-0 us in our local derby

[WhileTheChief..]

Big game??

Livvi away in the second game of the season couldn't be any smaller!!!

[B.H.F.C]

Big game??

Livvi away in the second game of the season couldn't be any smaller!!!

It is a big game. With the fixtures we’ve got we’ve got a great chance to get of to a good start and make teams chase us for a change.

[Peevemor]

Big game??

Livvi away in the second game of the season couldn't be any smaller!!!Not going by last season's league placings.

[RoYO!]

Big game??

Livvi away in the second game of the season couldn't be any smaller!!!

The impact of winning our first two games vs teams that will likely be there or there abouts, is massive. Some marker to put down. Breeding confidence and in turn winning more games. Sounds good to me.

[JimBHibees]

Doidge will definitely start as much to help defensively at set pieces. Think Lewis might come in but personally would keep young Doig in. Tough physical battle as usual though get the view we can nick this.

[Keith_M]

Big game??

Livvi away in the second game of the season couldn't be any smaller!!!


They finished above us and we didn't beat them once.

[WhileTheChief..]

If there 2 games of the season left and we were playing Livvi to secure a Euro place then aye, that would be a big game for us.

Talk of putting a gap between us and Euro rivals after one game of the season seems a wee bit premature to me though!

Interested to hear what you guys would class as a ‘small game’?!

[MWHIBBIES]

If there 2 games of the season left and we were playing Livvi to secure a Euro place then aye, that would be a big game for us.

Talk of putting a gap between us and Euro rivals after one game of the season seems a wee bit premature to me though!

Interested to hear what you guys would class as a ‘small game’?!

The next game is always a big game.

I'd rather win now so we arent playing them for a Euro place with 2 games left.

[blackpoolhibs]

A very winnable, loseable, drawable game, i think it will be one of these results.:wink:


If pushed i'd say a win. :thumbsup:

[danhibees1875]

If there 2 games of the season left and we were playing Livvi to secure a Euro place then aye, that would be a big game for us.

Talk of putting a gap between us and Euro rivals after one game of the season seems a wee bit premature to me though!

Interested to hear what you guys would class as a ‘small game’?!

As mentioned, Livi finished above us last season after we failed to beat them so 3 points would be very nice. Going 2 for 2 to start the season against teams who finished around/above us recently is a good confidence booster all round and keeps momentum into winnable games v united, well, and saints. :aok:

A small game? Either a friendly or a game at the very end of the season where we're unable to move up or down a position - and isn't against Hearts.

[EAZY-ME]

Whens kickoff

[Keith_M]

Whens kickoff


Saturday

[EAZY-ME]

Saturday

Omg......i thought today was Saturday.... losing track of time working from home...

[Since452]

Watched the highlights of Livingston's defeat to St Mirren and thought they had enough chances to win the game but ultimately they lost to St Mirren. Won't be easy but I hope and expect us to win. Said the same on another thread but if we have aspirations of 3rd we need to be picking up wins against the likes of Livingston no excuses. The players need to go out and show why they're playing for a club the size of Hibs.

[greenpaper55]

Land of the giants, long throws and the ball Blootered into our box at every opportunity so the defence will have a headache after the game, just the type of game we usually lose.

[heretoday]

Land of the giants, long throws and the ball Blootered into our box at every opportunity so the defence will have a headache after the game, just the type of game we usually lose.

It's not rocket science!

[Pilrig_Sauzee]

Livi will benefit from not suffering a loss of home fan support.

[number9dream]

Porteous & Doidge are key for set pieces at both ends of the pitch but I wouldn’t want to risk losing them to injury on that dodgy carpet if they are not 100%.
Has there been a team news update from today’s media conference?

[Souter96Mac]

Just watched Ross' pre match interview. Mallan, Wright and Jackson are injured so won't feature. Sounded like Wright has suffered a thigh injury - didn't give indication of how long he's out for, didn't sound too major though.

[04Sauzee]

Just watched Ross' pre match interview. Mallan, Wright and Jackson are injured so won't feature. Sounded like Wright has suffered a thigh injury - didn't give indication of how long he's out for, didn't sound too major though.

Jackson has certainly been unlucky with injuries

[Billy Whizz]

Jackson has certainly been unlucky with injuries

What’s his injury

[JammyDoidger]

Lyndon Dykes is over 3/1 to score anytime on paddy power. I'll be having some of that.

[Since452]

Hopefully the three injured lads are available for midweek. Livingston's horrible pitch isn't worth the risk. Hopefully everyone gets through today ok.

[JimBHibees]

Lyndon Dykes is over 3/1 to score anytime on paddy power. I'll be having some of that.

Has he ever scored against us?

[JammyDoidger]

Has he ever scored against us?

He has now mate. Great price and great result!