Celtic Game

[Souter96Mac]

No reason why we can't go to Parkhead next week and give them a good game. They'll be a different test to Rangers, but they are leaky at the back, so let's take it to them.

[DH1875]

Don't see why we can't pick up points. Think rangers are a better team than them and got the advantage of them having no crowd.

[Onceinawhile]

They're definitely getatable. Whether we can sneak a point or three though, who knows.

[Jim44]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

[Unseen work]

The difficulty is Celtic will have seen how well we performed today and know they really need to turn up and put in a good performance to get a result.

Very hard game and we can’t concede many fouls as Duffy is very good in the air.

[Alan62]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

Seriously? Celtic are every bit as vile as the Rangers. Gerrard will be found out in good time. We need points for our own reasons and should never have even the slightest reason to not hope for a Hibernian win.


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[Magpie]

They are the best team in the league so we will need to be at our absolute best to have a chance but I am optimistic. Getting the first goal like today would give us a lot of confidence to achieving a result.

[H18 SFR]

I fancy us to secure another point next weekend.

[Sir David Gray]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

This reads like there's a part of you that wouldn't mind if we get beat next week as long as it helps to prevent Rangers from winning the league? :confused:

[cabbageandribs1875]

sellick can go on their several game unbeaten run starting after they've played us

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

With no fans, there is very little home advantage. Livi scored twice at Parkhead yesterday. No reason why we cant go there and get a win.

[wookie70]

We have enough to play a similar game as today and possibly get points. They have better players but we have plenty to give them headaches and Lennon may well try something clever which backfires

[HibeeHibernian4]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

All the more reason that we should go to Parkhead and try to get three points. If we were the team to stop the ten rather than Rangers, Gerrard would not be safe in a job.

[hibbysam]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

Incredible 😂 **** Celtic and Neil Lennon as much as Rangers and Gerrard, after the Aberdeen result yesterday we have a real chance to go and cement our position in third over the next few weeks and you want us to lose to Celtic to **** Rangers over, carnage.

[DH1875]

All the more reason that we should go to Parkhead and try to get three points. If we were the team to stop the ten rather than Rangers, Gerrard would not be safe in a job.

We aren't gonna win the league. We can all dream though and I want to be up their challenging for as long as possible. A result at Parkhead will keep the dream going a little bit longer.

[04Sauzee]

Cup Final referee Steven McLean will be the man in the middle this weekend.

[.Sean.]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.
What a rank post.

Any wonder some folk think we’ve got some sort of nonsense affiliation with that mob when people come out with nonsense like that.

Would rather not take points off Celtic so rangers are a few more points behind them, have a word

[Up The Bracket]

Celtic not offering a PPV option, anyone have any idea anywhere that may be showing the game or even anyway to watch it (don’t say IPTV)

[jacomo]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.


Celtc are only a point behind them with a game in hand. I think the Huns have blown it already. If Morelos leaves they are goosed.

Anyhow, I promised my Rangers pal we’d take 3 points away from Parkhead.

[wookie70]

We aren't gonna win the league. We can all dream though and I want to be up their challenging for as long as possible. A result at Parkhead will keep the dream going a little bit longer.

Probably not but we are in the top part of the league on merit and if we can stay there after a full round of fixtures it is in our own hands and should be what we are trying to do. Aim for the stars and all that. No fans makes a huge difference so this will be the best chance for someone outside the uglies. We should be trying to do that and take the opportunity presented.

[Wilson]

Celtc are only a point behind them with a game in hand. I think the Huns have blown it already. If Morelos leaves they are goosed.

Anyhow, I promised my Rangers pal we’d take 3 points away from Parkhead.

I don't look at our taking points off Celtic as helping Rangers. We should be looking to win every game regardless. Competing well in our biggest games. The more we do that the better it is for us - for our profile and our confidence - and that's what matters.

Rangers probably need to win away to Celtic just to keep in touch with them. It's a problem of their own making and it's up to them to do it. I won't give a stuff either way.

[number9dream]

Celtic haven't really got going yet this season but when they are at it they have more pace and power than Rangers.
They also have a collection of giants in defence, who pose a serious threat from set-pieces.
We caused Rangers problems, so we can definitely get at Celtic. Boyle could be a handful for Taylor and they don't have a left-sided centre-back.
Will Murphy come straight back in? Wright worked hard and did well to get his goal but looked a bit lost in central midfield at times. Would JR chuck in Hallberg, Mallan or even S McGinn? It doesn't seem likely.
Stevenson or Doig is the other choice, I guess, along with the starting formation.
The defence and Rocky will be feeling good about themselves, so let's hope there's more to smile about next Sunday.

[yerauldda]

It would be brilliant take all 3 points. Keep some sustained pressure on both of them. Can only help us in attracting transfer targets and move the club in the right direction. Could not care less who it helps outside of Hibs.

[Keith_M]

Once again, Celtc will be massive favourites. I just hope we show the same level of tenacity as we did against Der Hun.

Some of the whingeing from the The Rangers Fans is that Hibs don't show the same level of effort against Celtc as they do against them... which is blatantly nonsense seeing as we have a better record against Celtc since we were promoted than we do against the Bluenoses.

[Liberal Hibby]

It would be brilliant take all 3 points. Keep some sustained pressure on both of them. Can only help us in attracting transfer targets and move the club in the right direction. Could not care less who it helps outside of Hibs.

This.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

weird.

[Sir David Gray]

What a rank post.

Any wonder some folk think we’ve got some sort of nonsense affiliation with that mob when people come out with nonsense like that.

Would rather not take points off Celtic so rangers are a few more points behind them, have a word

:agree:

I initially thought I had misunderstood the post last night but it appears that I haven't.

[Hibernia&Alba]

As always at Parkhead and Ibrox, getting something from the game is a bonus, which it means it's a free hit for us and there is no pressure. The only thing I ask for in those two away games is having a go and not being afraid of them. If we play well, we can get something, but it's always tough. Don't let them settle and keep up the intensity, as we did yesterday.

[Eyrie]

Hibs winning all three points at Parkhead helps us and no one else.

Sevco and Celtc have four bigot fests to sort out their pecking order. Sadly any joy I get from hearing later than one of them has lost is cancelled out by the knowledge that the other one won.

[Jim44]

I think that the wording of my post has resulted in some folk thinking that I actually want Celtic to take points out of our match with them to spite Rangers. Nothing could be further from the truth. I desperately want us to get all three points but I, perhaps clumsily, was simply trying to say that, in the present climate, potential lost points to Celtic was, for me, less disappointing that lost points to Rangers. I stand by my opinion that, given the two options, I would prefer Celtic to get their TIAR, rather than see Gerrard get the satisfaction of winning the title. Neither would be much more satisfying.

[Keith_M]

I think that the wording of my post has resulted in some folk thinking that I actually want Celtic to take points out of our match with them to spite Rangers. Nothing could be further from the truth. I desperately want us to get all three points but I, perhaps clumsily, was simply trying to say that, in the present climate, potential lost points to Celtic was, for me, less disappointing that lost points to Rangers. I stand by my opinion that, given the two options, I would prefer Celtic to get their TIAR, rather than see Gerrard get the satisfaction of winning the title. Neither would be much more satisfying.


I think some people failed to read it properly, as it definitely didn't come over to me that you wanted Hibs to lose (which is how some folk seem to have interpreted it).

[TheGreenMan]

We've won there twice in the last 15 years, sadly. A win is a huge ask, a draw would be a great result keeping momentum going into a Hamilton game at home before the international break

[Sir David Gray]

I think that the wording of my post has resulted in some folk thinking that I actually want Celtic to take points out of our match with them to spite Rangers. Nothing could be further from the truth. I desperately want us to get all three points but I, perhaps clumsily, was simply trying to say that, in the present climate, potential lost points to Celtic was, for me, less disappointing that lost points to Rangers. I stand by my opinion that, given the two options, I would prefer Celtic to get their TIAR, rather than see Gerrard get the satisfaction of winning the title. Neither would be much more satisfying.

That's barely any better than your previous post to be honest.

Hibs losing points to any club is disappointing no matter which team it's against. Defeats to Hearts are more disappointing than any other but all other defeats affect me in the same way.

[Billy Whizz]

We've won there twice in the last 15 years, sadly. A win is a huge ask, a draw would be a great result keeping momentum going into a Hamilton game at home before the international break

Be interesting on how the players think, is going to an empty Parkhead an intimidating place to go

[1van Sprou7e]

We've won there twice in the last 15 years, sadly. A win is a huge ask, a draw would be a great result keeping momentum going into a Hamilton game at home before the international break

Didn't realise our recent record was so poor, but perhaps it's not surprising

Still, the lack of fans definitely is beneficial to us this time

[DH1875]

We've won there twice in the last 15 years, sadly. A win is a huge ask, a draw would be a great result keeping momentum going into a Hamilton game at home before the international break

We are playing in an empty stadium and Livingston just put 2 past them. Now is the time to do it.

Have they got a European game this week as well?

[Onion]

Sevco are the form side in the SPFL and we matched them well. No reason for Hibs to go to an empty Celtic Park and fear a stuttering Celtic side. If we can take our chances, we could get a point or 3.

[Jim44]

That's barely any better than your previous post to be honest.

Hibs losing points to any club is disappointing no matter which team it's against. Defeats to Hearts are more disappointing than any other but all other defeats affect me in the same way.

Fine. You’re entitled to your opinion. I’m not going to change mine just to fall in line with you.

[weecounty hibby]

Like yesterday I'd take a point right now. Couldn't give a flying one if it helps the Hun or not just as yesterday I didn't give a flying one if taking points yesterday helped celtic.

[Since452]

A point would be another great result

[Sir David Gray]

Fine. You’re entitled to your opinion. I’m not going to change mine just to fall in line with you.

I didn't ask you to.

[hibbysam]

I think that the wording of my post has resulted in some folk thinking that I actually want Celtic to take points out of our match with them to spite Rangers. Nothing could be further from the truth. I desperately want us to get all three points but I, perhaps clumsily, was simply trying to say that, in the present climate, potential lost points to Celtic was, for me, less disappointing that lost points to Rangers. I stand by my opinion that, given the two options, I would prefer Celtic to get their TIAR, rather than see Gerrard get the satisfaction of winning the title. Neither would be much more satisfying.

I’d prefer hibs to win and win the league, but that’s just me. Anyone else winning the league is neither here nor there and preferring hibs to lose to celtic than rangers is piss poor regardless. I’d just as much rather see Lennon lose his job than Gerrard. Both ********s.

[YehButNoBut]

We are playing in an empty stadium and Livingston just put 2 past them. Now is the time to do it.

Have they got a European game this week as well?

Think they are in Latvia on Thursday so extra game and travelling may take a little out of them.

[Sir David Gray]

Think they are in Latvia on Thursday so extra game and travelling may take a little out of them.

Yeah they are.

[Dashing Bob S]

More than capable of getting something out of that game.

[mcginlay]

The difficulty is Celtic will have seen how well we performed today and know they really need to turn up and put in a good performance to get a result.

Very hard game and we can’t concede many fouls as Duffy is very good in the air.

Julien and Ajer are not and are dopey enough. Go at them with pace. Just keep the ball away from Duffy. Something tells me there is a chance Eduoard is being held back due to transfer possibilities so keep this a tight game and Celtic won't score much.

[Magpie]

We are playing in an empty stadium and Livingston just put 2 past them. Now is the time to do it.

Have they got a European game this week as well?

They do indeed. Being able to make 5 subs will probably help them fitness wise on the Sunday though.

2-1 Hibs anyway.

[Bishop Hibee]

I’d prefer hibs to win and win the league, but that’s just me. Anyone else winning the league is neither here nor there and preferring hibs to lose to celtic than rangers is piss poor regardless. I’d just as much rather see Lennon lose his job than Gerrard. Both ********s.

Behave. Lennon was a good Manager for us.

[hibbysam]

Behave. Lennon was a good Manager for us.

And left like an ********, and is now the manager of Celtic and I hope he fails in everything he does from now on.

[lyonhibs]

Obviously, I’d love to see us get something out of this game but, conversely, the Hun hater in me wouldn’t be too distraught if they put that bitter wee guy, Gerrard, in his place. The clock’s ticking for him and he’s only got this season to hold on to his job. If they give Celtic breathing space his bum’s out the proverbial window.

Absolute disaster zone of a post for a Hibs fan to make. **** the OF and their wee squabbles, I want Hibs to try and win every game we play.

[givescotlandfreedom]

We're long overdue a win there, it's been 10 years! It's a big ask but not impossible with this squad and manager.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Given our form and the circumstances I'm confident that we could get something against them.
Jack gets the tactics right and they are leaking goals, then just maybe.

[Hibs07p]

Steven McLean is the referee, Douglas Ross is one of the assistants according to EEN

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winners 2016

[Dalianwanda]

I think with the current form of both teams & the lack of fans in the stadium if we are able for a point we are able for all three. I don't expect them as obviously celtic have spent a lot more cash on their side but I do think we have every chance and Im really looking forward to what we can potentially achieve.

[TheGreenMan]

Didn't realise our recent record was so poor, but perhaps it's not surprising

Still, the lack of fans definitely is beneficial to us this time

Danny Galbraith last minute winner in 2010 being the last time and the famous 1-3 win in 2005 with Brown scoring for us the other!

True that lack of fans should hopefully help a bit but the atmosphere is generally flat from 'The best fans in the world' when we play there. Hoping it makes a difference and the performance against the Huns should help with belief.

[147lothian]

We need to keep it tight to have a chance of getting something out the game, for me lessons need to be learned from the Morelos goal and that is if we concede a corner someone has to be on the back post marking a player not in behind of him trying to get back when its too late

[TheGreenMan]

Same line up as against the Huns or does Murphy come back in? A few would probably have Stevenson back in too but I'd go same again.

I think they're playing 352 as well.

[Hibees1973]

Know this is a bit tongue in cheek but a Hibs win on Sunday would bring the odds tumbling down on us winning the title.

[hibbyfraelibby]

We need the 3 points at the weekend to bolster our Champions League prospects. We are the ones to stop TIA

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

I reckon that we’ll be a 4-2-3-1 formation when not in possession and then switching to 4-3-3 when attacking.


Rocky

McGinn.....Porteous.....Hanlon.....Stevenson

..................Gogic.....Newell................ .....

Boyle.................Nisbet..................Murp hy

.........................Doidge................... .......

Murphy dropping deeper and Nisbet going wide when 4-3-3. I reckon Stevenson will be used over Doig for this game too just to bring in some experience.

[jgl07]

Celtic not offering a PPV option,,,,,,

That's because they are ars*holes?

[seanshow]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54247021

Celtic unbeaten in last 12 games against Hibernian in the bbc preview, selective omissions or just lazy clarification.

[Jones28]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54247021

Celtic unbeaten in last 12 games against Hibernian in the bbc preview, selective omissions or just lazy clarification.

Total incompetence more like.

[Sir David Gray]

Apparently Paul Hanlon's available to play in goals today too and Daryl Horgan and Tom James are available.

Oh and Alex Gogic can't play in midfield, defence only.