Aberdeen game

[HendoDelivered]

Our toughest test yet IMO.

Marciano

McGinn
Porto
Hanlon

Boyle
Hallberg (replacing Newell)
Allan (attacking mid - sitting nfront of midfield/just behind strikers)
Gogic
Wright (give Doig a rest, looked off it yesterday)

Nisbet (hopefully fit. If not, put Boyle or Gullan there instead)
Doidge


Could do with freshening things up, Newell needs dropped I think. Hallberg looked decent when he came on yesterday. Hopefully Nisbet is back fit for this game, and young Doig could do with a rest - looked a bit off colour yesterday and Wright is good at tracking back and getting forward.

[Vault Boy]

I like that team, particularly the shape and I actually think that's what we'll go with. Doig would also be a fine option at LWB, but might be due a rotation.

[Keith_M]

I like that team, particularly the shape and I actually think that's what we'll go with. Doig would also be a fine option at LWB, but might be due a rotation.


I have a feeling Ross might bring in Stevenson in place of Doig for this one.

The lad's been doing quite well but he's not going to start every game.

[SJNB Hibby]

Bonus is the Dons are coming off a Europe game Thursday night

[Leitherhibs]

Our toughest test yet IMO.

Marciano

McGinn
Porto
Hanlon

Boyle
Hallberg (replacing Newell)
Allan (attacking mid - sitting nfront of midfield/just behind strikers)
Gogic
Wright (give Doig a rest, looked off it yesterday)

Nisbet (hopefully fit. If not, put Boyle or Gullan there instead)
Doidge


Could do with freshening things up, Newell needs dropped I think. Hallberg looked decent when he came on yesterday. Hopefully Nisbet is back fit for this game, and young Doig could do with a rest - looked a bit off colour yesterday and Wright is good at tracking back and getting forward.

Exactly the team I'd go with except I'd start Doig ahead of Wright. And possibly bring in Wright or Stevenson for the games against the Glasgow 2.

[Spike Mandela]

Bonus is the Dons are coming off a Europe game Thursday night

Is the SFA hearing for their 8 players not before it as well. Could be a few bans.:dunno:

[Since452]

I see they play the same mob we beat 6-4 in the Faroes this week

[davhibby]

Bonus is the Dons are coming off a Europe game Thursday night

Playing Runavik who we played the other year. Will be a stroll for them and useful in terms of them getting game time so will be much more of a benefit than a hindrance for them

[JimBHibees]

Is the SFA hearing for their 8 players not before it as well. Could be a few bans.:dunno:

I would imagine even if there were bans it would come into effect after the Hibs game on the Sunday.

[Mikey]

I would imagine even if there were bans it would come into effect after the Hibs game on the Sunday.

Not so sure about that, I think they come into effect immediately.

And they would have a cheek to appeal any bans considering that they heavily fined all involved.

[wookie70]

Our toughest test yet IMO.

Marciano

McGinn
Porto
Hanlon

Boyle
Hallberg (replacing Newell)
Allan (attacking mid - sitting nfront of midfield/just behind strikers)
Gogic
Wright (give Doig a rest, looked off it yesterday)

Nisbet (hopefully fit. If not, put Boyle or Gullan there instead)
Doidge


Could do with freshening things up, Newell needs dropped I think. Hallberg looked decent when he came on yesterday. Hopefully Nisbet is back fit for this game, and young Doig could do with a rest - looked a bit off colour yesterday and Wright is good at tracking back and getting forward.

I'd play that team but Newall instead of Allan. That gives us more tackling prowess in the middle and we have enough creativity in wright and Boyle with Newall playing them in to get behind Aberdeen. If Allan plays then I suspect the Dons will control the centre of the pitch and he won't have any influence at all. If he does get the ball and manage to turn they will foul him anyway

[Billy Whizz]

Is the SFA hearing for their 8 players not before it as well. Could be a few bans.:dunno:

Forgot about that, it’s on Thursday I think

[Prof. Shaggy]

So, we played them last December with a midfield of Boyle, Allan, Hallberg and Mallan.

3-0 Hibs...

[jonny]

Our toughest test yet IMO.

Marciano

McGinn
Porto
Hanlon

Boyle
Hallberg (replacing Newell)
Allan (attacking mid - sitting nfront of midfield/just behind strikers)
Gogic
Wright (give Doig a rest, looked off it yesterday)

Nisbet (hopefully fit. If not, put Boyle or Gullan there instead)
Doidge


Could do with freshening things up, Newell needs dropped I think. Hallberg looked decent when he came on yesterday. Hopefully Nisbet is back fit for this game, and young Doig could do with a rest - looked a bit off colour yesterday and Wright is good at tracking back and getting forward.

Like the look of that.
Any idea when the hearing for the mischievous 8 is? I thought it was before we played them. If so it's conceivable they will severely depleted. Also not sure when Cosgrove and Main are expected to be fit because as it stands they look poor up front.

[jonny]

Forgot about that, it’s on Thursday I think

Thanks - posted my question before I noticed your answer.

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks - posted my question before I noticed your answer.

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-fa/football-governance/disciplinary/disciplinary-updates/

[King Cosell]

Hibs 5/4 Draw 2/1 Aberdeen 19/10

[Prof. Shaggy]

Also not sure when Cosgrove and Main are expected to be fit because as it stands they look poor up front.

Main came on as a sub against Livi.

[Since452]

In the words of Kevin Keegan. I would love it if we beat them. Love it.

[CmoantheHibs]

Playing Runavik who we played the other year. Will be a stroll for them and useful in terms of them getting game time so will be much more of a benefit than a hindrance for them

You are likely right that it will be a stroll but Runavik beat Barry from Wales 5-1 in the last round. Hopefully a spawny physical extra time and penalties win for the sheep.

[PatHead]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-fa/football-governance/disciplinary/disciplinary-updates/

Wonder if they will appeal and players will be available for Sunday.

[JimBHibees]

Not so sure about that, I think they come into effect immediately.

And they would have a cheek to appeal any bans considering that they heavily fined all involved.

Maybe so and wouldn't rule out an appeal.

[JimBHibees]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-fa/football-governance/disciplinary/disciplinary-updates/

So Friday 28th then.

[Jones28]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?

[Glory Lurker]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?

:-) This season's Aberdeen v Aberdeen! 50/50 possession, no shots by either team. Sky will tear contract up on Sunday night!

[Unseen work]

Will be a very tough game and would be a massive 3 points.

Aberdeen are a very good team and have players all over the park that could hurt us.

Will need to be on top of our game and control the midfield a lot better than recent games.

[Since452]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?

A stodgy 0-0 up until the 89th minute then a deflected winner would see me driving to Aberdeen and mooning at their main stand from their version of the famous plaza (with a face mask on of course).

[jonny]

Wonder if they will appeal and players will be available for Sunday.

I'd be really surprised if they appealed anything given the publicity that's surrounded it.
I expect them to take their medicine and move on.

[jonny]

Main came on as a sub against Livi.

Ahh thanks. I must've turned off by then for the big match build up.
I didn't realise Cosgrove was 1 of the 8 (until I looked at Billy's link - thanks for posting) so he should be suspended anyway following the hearing... I did say SHOULD be.
Main is a bit of a battering ram but does allow them the option to get back to their more recognised tactics of firing it up top and playing off 2nd balls.
It'll be a tough game but against a depleted Aberdeen I fully expect another 3 points and an extension to our brilliant start.

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?

It’s one game I’ll take a rotten game, and 3 points

[Wilson]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?

Yes. Stick on 0-1.

[JimBHibees]

The last game we played them at ER was probably our best game of the season.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Anyone else think this game will be absolutely rotten?
Not exactly an opponent that tends to lead to an open free flowing game.
First goal absolutely paramount. Doesn’t tend to end well when they go a goal ahead and shut up shop killing the game with all the tricks of the trade

[JimBHibees]

Not exactly an opponent that tends to lead to an open free flowing game.
First goal absolutely paramount. Doesn’t tend well when they go a goal ahead and shut up shop killing the game with all the tricks of the trade

Yep early goal for Hibs opens the game up.

[thegaffer12]

1-0 Hibs. McRorie own goal from 35 yards out.

[HendoDelivered]

1-0 Hibs. McRorie own goal from 35 yards out.

Assisted By Ojo or McGeouch :greengrin

[southern hibby]

Am I the only one who thinks they will not get bans.

If you look at Hearts/ thistle bringing the game into turmoil and got a pathetic slap on the wrist fine, then the Aberdeen players probably would feel mugged off if they get bans.

Also as Aberdeen have already fined them and I think Aberdeen knew exactly what they were doing by taking this route as they can then say that they’ve already been punished ( whether the SFA listen or not Is another thing ), but I can see a suspended ban/fine unless they bring any more hassle to the game.

Hope I’m totally wrong and they get hammered.

GGTTH

[JimBHibees]

Am I the only one who thinks they will not get bans.

If you look at Hearts/ thistle bringing the game into turmoil and got a pathetic slap on the wrist fine, then the Aberdeen players probably would feel mugged off if they get bans.

Also as Aberdeen have already fined them and I think Aberdeen knew exactly what they were doing by taking this route as they can then say that they’ve already been punished ( whether the SFA listen or not Is another thing ), but I can see a suspended ban/fine unless they bring any more hassle to the game.

Hope I’m totally wrong and they get hammered.

GGTTH

Don't think they will either will be scared of another similar case coming up so will be warning with paltry club fine. Hope the government put pressure on them to take meaningful action.

[Heisenberg]

I could’ve seen them getting bans if it was one or two of them but because it’s eight I don’t think there’s any chance.

If they do get banned for our game you just know they’ll still manage to foul their way to a draw or a lucky victory.

[flash]

They are getting bans don't worry about that. The Scottish Government would go ballistic if they didn't.

[Just_Jimmy]

We'll pump them. They are proper dross. Yeah they do well at sitting in and stealing a goal but so do we now. Hopefully score first and they we can pick them off.

I despise them.

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[southern hibby]

They are getting bans don't worry about that. The Scottish Government would go ballistic if they didn't.


really hope your correct but as I’ve said, can’t see it. Let’s hope I’m wrong.

GGTTH

[hibsbollah]

really hope your correct but as I’ve said, can’t see it. Let’s hope I’m wrong.

GGTTH
When do we find out?

[JimBHibees]

When do we find out?

This Friday

[Brightside]

They are getting bans don't worry about that. The Scottish Government would go ballistic if they didn't.

I think they will get a suspended 2 game ban.

[AlbertK86]

I think they will get a suspended 2 game ban.

I think it’ll be 4 game ban with 2 games suspended.

Caused utter chaos to league fixture schedule so should get some significant punishment


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[zitelli62]

Bans or no bans let them worry about us not the other way around we beat them 3 0 last season at home and if we didn't have a man sent off up there would probably have beat them at there place nothing to be scared off.

[thegaffer12]

We have enough in our lockers to seriously hurt Aberdeen. Hopefully this dodgy McRorie business helps Ross fire up the Hibs.

[Eyrie]

Aberdeen's first two games after the break are home games with Hamilton and Motherwell.

Wouldn't put it past them to appeal any ban so that their players are free to face us and sit out those two instead. They won't want us increasing our lead over them.

[04Sauzee]

Was hoping we'd have 1 on for the weekend, would like to see Nisbet back but unlikely.

[Mikey]

Isn't the disciplinary hearing today? And if so Presumably we'll hear the outcome today too??

[Since452]

Great opportunity to extend our lead over Aberdeen. Some of our wins aren't pretty but we'll be thankful for them at the business and of the season

[mal]

Isn't the disciplinary hearing today? And if so Presumably we'll hear the outcome today too??

Tomorrow.

[flash]

Aberdeen's first two games after the break are home games with Hamilton and Motherwell.

Wouldn't put it past them to appeal any ban so that their players are free to face us and sit out those two instead. They won't want us increasing our lead over them.

They won't appeal under the circumstances.

[mal]

Aberdeen's first two games after the break are home games with Hamilton and Motherwell.

Wouldn't put it past them to appeal any ban so that their players are free to face us and sit out those two instead. They won't want us increasing our lead over them.

I'd be very surprised if they had the brass neck to do that. The club is also up on charges don't forget. I think this needs to be a time for humility, accepting their punishment and getting on with it.

[Mikey]

They won't appeal under the circumstances.


I'd be very surprised if they had the brass neck to do that. The club is also up on charges don't forget. I think this needs to be a time for humility, accepting their punishment and getting on with it.

Indeed. They've already fined the players involved.

[H18 SFR]

I genuinely think that all the players involved will get a ban - suspended as long as no repeat happens.

[mal]

I genuinely think that all the players involved will get a ban - suspended as long as no repeat happens.

Given the extreme seriousness of the consequences of the players' actions - games postponed with probable financial losses to broadcasters and the possibility of lockdown being reimposed - I can't see how they would face anything less than an immediate ban. It would really send out the wrong message. As someone suggested above, I can see a ban with part of it suspended. The Celtic player should expect to have the book thrown at him though.

[Billy Whizz]

I genuinely think that all the players involved will get a ban - suspended as long as no repeat happens.

Think Bolingoli will get a champions league ban, oops wait a minute

[JimBHibees]

I would bet on suspended ban.

[inglisavhibs]

I would bet on suspended ban.
That would be difficult for future misbehaviour by different players as they would be setting a precedent. If they suspend players this time it will act as a deterrent to others.

[Blaster]

I reckon 2 game immediate ban and a further 3 or 4 suspended

[Sweet Left Peg]

Boyle should go 1v1 on Andy Considine who usually struggles against him. Their CBs are not the quickest either so the further up the pitch we can get Boyle the better. He can definitely exploit the space in behind their defence.

4-5-1 defensively becoming 4-2-4 in attack. Assuming Nisbet is unfit,

Marciano

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Gogic
Newell
Wright

Allan

Doidge

[H113EE5]

Assisted By Ojo or McGeouch :greengrin

He’ll be injured, for a change. Unless there’s beers on the go in George St.

[04Sauzee]

DEREK MCINNES has made a passionate plea to the SFA by saying: enough's enough.

Eight of Del’s Dons face Hampden hearings on Friday after breaking social distancing guidelines earlier this month.

[Spike Mandela]

DEREK MCINNES has made a passionate plea to the SFA by saying: enough's enough.

Eight of Del’s Dons face Hampden hearings on Friday after breaking social distancing guidelines earlier this month.

Predictable. People don't think they should be held accountable for anything these days. McInnes playing it down but I can't remember a time when football was brought more in to disrepute than the days of the Aberdeen 8 and Bolingoli.

[HoboHarry]

Flog the brutes I say......

[Col2]

They should be hammered. At least 3 game ban. McInnes can piss right off.

[Since452]

DEREK MCINNES has made a passionate plea to the SFA by saying: enough's enough.

Eight of Del’s Dons face Hampden hearings on Friday after breaking social distancing guidelines earlier this month.

Nah not for me. An example needs to be made of them. This isn't just breaking rules, it's putting people's health at risk.

[jonny]

They should be hammered. At least 3 game ban. McInnes can piss right off.

They have to be.
Their direct actions caused the SPFL to have to postpone matches.
Anything less than a suspension to match the number of games that had to be postponed would be ridiculous.

[jonny]

Boyle should go 1v1 on Andy Considine who usually struggles against him. Their CBs are not the quickest either so the further up the pitch we can get Boyle the better. He can definitely exploit the space in behind their defence.

4-5-1 defensively becoming 4-2-4 in attack. Assuming Nisbet is unfit,

Marciano

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Gogic
Newell
Wright

Allan

Doidge

I can see where you're coming from but for me we have to play with 2 out and out forwards.
If Nisbet is still out which unfortunately appears the case I'd start with either Gullan or Boyle up front with Doidge.
Probably go with the 3 at the back because they tend to try and flood the middle of the box and play off 2nd balls.

[number9dream]

If Nisbet is not 100%...

Marciano
McGinn Porteous Hanlon
Hallberg Gogic Newell
Allan
Boyle Doidge Wright



Wright looked lively last week and I'd like to see him and Boyle running at their big defenders.
Hallberg may add some extra dig in midfield.
Give Allan an hour and Mallan half an hour as they get up to speed.

[Since90+2]

It will be atleast a 3 game ban, probably something like 5 game ban with 2 suspended.

Absolutely no chance they are let off lightly given the current circumstances.

[we are hibs]

They need to be banned otherwise there is no real punishment at all and it sets a precedent.


As for the game, if we get the ball down and try and play and stop playing so direct like we seem to have fallen into in recent games then we have a great chance of winning. But if we get drawn into Aberdeen's game and go long then we will lose 1-0.

[Greenbeard]

I'd bet on Hibs 2 Sheep 4. At least. Maybe even 5.

(That's yellow cards, not goals.)

[Onceinawhile]

Suspect it won't be the best game for the neutrals.

I'd go 3-5-2

Rocky

Hanlon
Porto
Mcginn

Doig
Wright

Gogic
Hallberg
Allan

Boyle
Doidge.

[B.H.F.C]

Suspect it won't be the best game for the neutrals.

I'd go 3-5-2

Rocky

Hanlon
Porto
Mcginn

Doig
Wright

Gogic
Hallberg
Allan

Boyle
Doidge.

That might not be far away from what we see IMO.

Not really a fan of Hallberg but I’d maybe give him an opportunity. Don’t think Newell has been up to much in the last couple of games.

[JimBHibees]

DEREK MCINNES has made a passionate plea to the SFA by saying: enough's enough.

Eight of Del’s Dons face Hampden hearings on Friday after breaking social distancing guidelines earlier this month.

Enoughs enough ? What actual punishment have they had?

[jonny]

Suspect it won't be the best game for the neutrals.

I'd go 3-5-2

Rocky

Hanlon
Porto
Mcginn

Doig
Wright

Gogic
Hallberg
Allan

Boyle
Doidge.

I like this with the exception of Doig.
I think he looked off it last week and would much prefer Lewis back in.

[JimBHibees]

Hibs currently 11 to 8 or 7 to 5 to win Sunday. Wonder what odds if players are banned?

[I'm_cabbaged]

Hibs currently 11 to 8 or 7 to 5 to win Sunday. Wonder what odds if players are banned?

When are we meant to hear about that?

[Monts]

When are we meant to hear about that?

Hearing started at 4pm and all players being dealt with separately so probably some point around 5-5:30 is my guess.

[Heisenberg]

I’m not sure, if there are bans placed upon them, that it’ll have much of an affect. They’ll still be able to field a strong enough side.

[Billy Whizz]

Hearing started at 4pm and all players being dealt with separately so probably some point around 5-5:30 is my guess.

Have they all had to attend it today at Hampden?

[Ozyhibby]

I’m not sure, if there are bans placed upon them, that it’ll have much of an affect. They’ll still be able to field a strong enough side.

It’s still 4 players out their starting line up from the last couple of games. That has to weaken them. It would certainly weaken us.


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[JimBHibees]

Have they all had to attend it today at Hampden?

Would assume remote meeting

[JimBHibees]

It’s still 4 players out their starting line up from the last couple of games. That has to weaken them. It would certainly weaken us.


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How only 4 others injured and players not starting?

[Heisenberg]

It’s still 4 players out their starting line up from the last couple of games. That has to weaken them. It would certainly weaken us.


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It definitely weakens them in some areas but the squad they can put out will still be good enough to give us a test.

[JimBHibees]

It definitely weakens them in some areas but the squad they can put out will still be good enough to give us a test.

Agree they have an enormous squad.

[mjhibby]

There must be a punishment that shows the Scottish govt how serious the breaches were. If they get suspended bans it could send the wrong signal to the fm and could put back when crowds return. I’d say five match ban with two suspended. It’s a tricky one for the sfa but these are extraordinary times and I’ve a feeling they will be getting it tight whatever they do.

[Heisenberg]

Agree they have an enormous squad.

Saw what they’d have left to make a squad and on paper it’s still about 3rd/4th best in the country imo. Ridiculous depth.

[one day maybe...]

Sky sports reporter suggesting anywhere from 2 to 8 game bans for players...

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Sky sports reporter suggesting anywhere from 2 to 8 game bans for players...

Watch that kick in Monday..🙄

[I'm_cabbaged]

Watch that kick in Monday..🙄

No ****ing doubt

[Stuart93]

Surely any ban would have to be immediate.

[green day]

Sky sports reporter suggesting anywhere from 2 to 8 game bans for players...

Did he get that off a random number generator?

[one day maybe...]

Did he get that off a random number generator?

Think that may be the maximum number of games they can receive due to the offence. The SFA rule book is a farce of a thing. Any ban will almost certainly kick in immediately.

[I'm_cabbaged]

**** all happened then?

[SteveHFC]

**** all happened then?

Dont think anyone knows yet

[Mikey]

A poster on P&B reckons all eight will be available for selection on Sunday. Info came from a former player.

I'd be surprised, but............

[Eyrie]

Watch that kick in Monday..🙄

Could be because they have to be allowed time to consider an appeal, and they don't have that because the hearing was on a Friday. Aberdeen will wait until Monday to announce that they won't appeal which enables them to play their strongest team against us.

[04Sauzee]

According to the news an announcement is due around 7pm

[porthibbie]

According to the news an announcement is due around 7pm

3 match suspension... suspended until Fed 21 .

[we are hibs]

Outcome for each player:*Suspension of 3 matches.*These 3 matches are suspended until 28 February 2021 and will take effect only in the event that the player is found in breach of Disciplinary Rules 24 and/or 71 during that time period.



Embarrassing.

[H18 SFR]

Outcome for each player:*Suspension of 3 matches.*These 3 matches are suspended until 28 February 2021 and will take effect only in the event that the player is found in breach of Disciplinary Rules 24 and/or 71 during that time period.



Embarrassing.


Ha ha, I do believe I was the first on the forum to predict this. 100% called it.

[Jones28]

Outcome for each player:*Suspension of 3 matches.*These 3 matches are suspended until 28 February 2021 and will take effect only in the event that the player is found in breach of Disciplinary Rules 24 and/or 71 during that time period.



Embarrassing.

Pathetic

[Billy Whizz]

Let’s just beat them on the park

[Since452]

So they're back to full strength against us? Ffs lol

[HoboHarry]

The disciplinary committee aren't even trying to hide that the only reason for them to meet is to claim expenses.

[marinello59]

So no punishment at all really. I can’t say I expected any better.

[RoYO!]

Toothless. Once again.

[Billy Whizz]

Toothless. Once again.

Maybe, but let’s not be frightened of them. We played them off the park last time at Pittodrie, before Whittaker got sent off

[cabbageandribs1875]

yi have tae laugh eh, this along with the £5.75p fines for the m8 tw@ts

[berwickhibee]

That decision is a joke.

No punishment for a total disregard of the national rules. 😎

[Wilson]

Seems fair enough to me.

[Radium]

... and if anyone was wondering why the Scottish Government might wonder at the ability of the Scottish game to police itself. No punishment for players who thought they were special.


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[bawheid]

Players all out to the pub Sunday night then. If you’re only getting a suspended ban, why not?

[we are hibs]

Meanwhile Bolingoli gets a 5 game ban with 2 games suspended. One rule for one.

[stantonhibby]

Meanwhile Bolingoli gets a 5 game ban with 2 games suspended. One rule for one.

To me that makes sense as his was the more serious offence? But the suspended ban for the Aberdeen is not exactly sending out a strong message.

[hhibs]

[QUOTE=Radium;6283928]... and if anyone was wondering why the Scottish Government might wonder at the ability of the Scottish game to police itself. No punishment for players who thought they were special.



SFA are beyond idiots,this will almost cerainly come back to bite all of Scottish football.

[B.H.F.C]

Meanwhile Bolingoli gets a 5 game ban with 2 games suspended. One rule for one.

Easy to ban a player that would never play anyway!

[Brightside]

Ha ha, I do believe I was the first on the forum to predict this. 100% called it.

Exactly what i said. Suspended. Load of nonsense.

[Stuart93]

We dispatched them with ease at ER last season with the players available. Let’s do it again.

[Lago]

Let’s just beat them on the park
All their boot boys available, who would have believed it. 😒

[Biggie]

Right so they postponed the game(s) the teams were involved in so really no disadvantage to either team there, then they give a nothing punishment to the 8 Aberdeen lads cos let's face it they will never do that again, and the boli lad gets 3 games.
Thats pathetic....at least suspend the 8 dons boys for 1 game to show some leadership/governance and if they must suspend 2 games.
As others have touched on, there's the green light to go out/do what you want to other players.
The precedent has been set.
Scottish football sometimes canny help itself.

[RoYO!]

Hibs are due a real performance. Hoping it's an excellent game. Aberdeen may try to play more football than normal.. perhaps that's wishful thinking. Win number 5 would be a real statement.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Easy to ban a player that would never play anyway!



Exactly 110% :agree: they will have confirmed firstly with his club to find out if he was in team plans for the next few games

[allezsauzee]

We dispatched them with ease at ER last season with the players available. Let’s do it again.

THIS!

I didn't ever think the SFA would do Hibs any favours here.

[JammyDoidger]

Absoloutely hate this shower! Probably the game I hate the most. They come and kick and scratch everything that moves and often sneak something. Just get out and get at them. Mon the hibs. Fast start:flag:

[hfc rd]

Genuinely not surprised with that tbh. No chance the SFA were going to ban them for this weekend’s game against us.

[Just_Jimmy]

As I said earlier. Hate Aberdeen.

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[CmoantheHibs]

I'm not worried about facing them with the players. I couldn't care less about that but I find it ridiculous that the players and club get off Scot free. They caused the suspension of games through their actions yet this is deemed to not merit punishment, Anyone else breaking the rules in a similar fashion which could lead to the shutdown of football surely cannot be punished either. Madness

[JimBHibees]

Players all out to the pub Sunday night then. If you’re only getting a suspended ban, why not?

That's what I was thinking total free reign for other players to do the same. Predicted suspended absolute joke. Mcinnes was right enoughs enough. :rolleyes: Gonna just going to have to outplay the cloggers again on Sunday.

[duffers]

I think Aberdeen will get stronger as the season goes on, important we get 3 points here

[Since452]

Hibs and Aberdeen will be fighting it out for third. Would be good to get a bit of distance between us going into this mini break

[Phil MaGlass]

I think the decision to not penalise the Aberdeen players may come back to bite us on the ass. Especially if the SG doesnt think its been handled properly. Weak leadership again from football authorities.

[hibbydog]

I hate playing Aberdeen / McInnes. Same predictable tactics- 10 hammer throwers behind the ball, Kick everything that moves and try to sneak a goal.

I’m more confident we can match up now but it won’t make a great game.

1-0 Hibs and another Shan advert for Scottish Football broadcast on sky.

[where'stheslope]

That's what I was thinking total free reign for other players to do the same. Predicted suspended absolute joke. Mcinnes was right enoughs enough. :rolleyes: Gonna just going to have to outplay the cloggers again on Sunday.
Only thing is, if it does happen again under the new orders, the whole of Scottish football is likely to be written off for this season!
I don't think Nicola was joking about the red card!!!!

[Keith_M]

Doesn't send out a good message to either the players or, possibly more importantly, the Scottish Government.

Rather than miss the games against Hibs, I think they should be forced to play the postponed games without any of the eight players involved.

[007]

Doesn't send out a good message to either the players or, possibly more importantly, the Scottish Government.

Rather than miss the games against Hibs, I think they should be forced to play the postponed games without any of the eight players involved.

I agree they shouldn't have been allowed to play any of the guilty players in the rearranged matches but they already have v St Johnstone and got an undeserved win.

Looks like Derek McInnes's squealing about how badly they've been treated and his reaction to what Ron Gordon didn't actually say seems to have served its purpose and helped get a favourable verdict for the 8 players. He'll be using the RG non comments to fire up the players tomorrow, I hope we stuff them.

[The Green Sea]

So basically zero punishment as they don’t miss any games. It really is hard to fathom this decision. I agree with comments about the SG, they’ll hammer the whole league next time because it’s clear Scottish football can’t be trusted to deal with things properly.

[hfc rd]

Is Kevin Nisbet available for this game or still injured?

[HendoDelivered]

Is Kevin Nisbet available for this game or still injured?

JR confirmed he’s touch and go, but still doubtful.

[mal]

The leniency of the punishment in no way reflects how severe an impact the players' offences had on the game in Scotland. One mistimed tackle will get you a ban, deliberately breaching regulations that caused fixtures to be postponed and could yet contribute to the game as a whole being put on hiatus again with the potential to put clubs out of business ... a slap on the wrist.

[Spike Mandela]

What IS the actual point of SFA disciplinary panels? Complete waste of time and money unless they are dealing with the likes of Stranraer or Brechin.

Toothless, pointless and do the exact opposite of maintaining discipline throughout Scottish football. SFA needs disbanded and started from scratch again. Failing in every aspect of it’s care.

[Keith_M]

Just had a look at what our line-up was when we beat Aberdeen 3-0 last year.

Most of those players are still here, but we'll probably see some changes.



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[Billy Whizz]

Last game in March

Aberdeen
1 Lewis
2 Logan
14 Taylor
4 Considine
18 McLennan
19 Ferguson
22 Ojo
17 McGeouch
23 Kennedy
10 McGinn
9 Main

Substitutes
6 Devlin (s 73')
7 Bryson
8 Hernandez (s 84')
11 Hedges
20 Cerny
24 Campbell
25 Anderson (s 62')


Hibernian
1 Marciano
6 McGinn
18 Jackson
4 Hanlon
10 Boyle
3 Whittaker
15 Docherty
16 Stevenson
23 Allan
9 Doidge
47 Gullan

Substitutes
40 Omeonga (s 69')
2 Gray
7 Horgan (s 82')
20 Hallberg (s 59')
24 McGregor
27 Bogdan
33 Murray

Up to 5 different starters for Hibs tomorrow
Aberdeen maybe 2/3 changes

[neil7908]

Massive game tomorrow. We have a good wee gap opening up already as teams seem to be taking points off each other constantly outside the OF.

A win would put us in a great position.

[murray26]

Is Murphy available tomorrow..?

[Coco Bryce]

Aberdeen will make this the most boring game we'll have seen this season.

[Iggy Pope]

Aberdeen will make this the most boring game we'll have seen this season.

That’s some thought.

[EI255]

They're due a good gubbin.

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