Starting XI V Brora Rangers

[St Pauli Hibee]

With Jack Ross promising mass changes ahead of 3 games in a week in the League Cup, combined with those away on national team duty it will be really interesting to see which fringe players get minutes. I'm going with

Barnes

Stevenson
McGregor
Gray
P McGinn

Mallan
Hallberg
Murphy
S McGinn

Gullan
Doidge

[Magpie]

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Doig

Wright
S.McGinn
Mallan
Murphy

Gullan
Doidge

[Vault Boy]

Good chance for Magennis to get some minutes.🤞

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Doig

McGinn/Hallberg
Magennis
Mallan

Wright
Gullan

Shanley

[The 90+2]

Keep Nisbet in banging goals. Two up top and rest Doidge.

Doig to start too, get confidence restored.

Jamie Murphy shouldn’t play. He’s our most talented player bar Scotty.

[H18 SFR]

I can’t wait for the game on Wednesday.

[Onceinawhile]

Good chance for Magennis to get some minutes.🤞

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Doig

McGinn/Hallberg
Magennis
Mallan

Wright
Gullan

Shanley

Is Magennis not still a few weeks away from being fit?

[Lendo]

Doig back in the squad and Gullan getting at least a solid 45 minutes

[RoxburghHibs]

Doig back in the squad and Gullan getting at least a solid 45 minutes

Isn't Doig away on international duties for this match?

[MWHIBBIES]

Just everyone who hasn't played so far. Probably play Hanlon at CB with McGregor and Gray right back.

[Since452]

A much changed side . Give the likes of Gullan and Gray a run out

[Billy Whizz]

Isn't Doig away on international duties for this match?

He is, as is Porteous, Rocky and our young goalie
Was Gogic called up by Cyprus
Wonder if Samson will be on the bench, or is Paddy Martin fit again

[Unseen work]

......................Barnes...................

Gray......McGregor.....Hanlon......Stevenson....

Wright......Hallberg.....Mallan.....Murphy......

..............Gullan.....Doidge.......

Think Wednesday will come too soon for Magennis, but if he’s fine start him in place of Hallberg.

[CockneyRebel]

......................Barnes...................

Gray......McGregor.....Hanlon......Stevenson....

Wright......Hallberg.....Mallan.....Murphy......

..............Gullan.....Doidge.......

Think Wednesday will come too soon for Magennis, but if he’s fine start him in place of Hallberg.


We want to win the game so a couple of game changers needed on the bench for late cameos. Even against this level of opposition we will need a bit of dig in midfield as they are likely to play a more "robust" style.

[J-C]

Barnes

Gray
Daz
Hanlon
Stevenson ( forgot Doig is with U19s )

McGennis ( if signed, if not S McGinn )
Hallberg
Mallan

Wright
Nisbet
Gullan

[007 Mickey Weir]

Doig is away with Scotland Under 19s I think

[Magpie]

Doig is away with Scotland Under 19s I think

Forgot about that. Perhaps give Mackie a run out, if he’s still with us?

[number9dream]

Mallan, Wright and Hallberg all need minutes for fitness and confidence, while Murphy faded a bit after a great first half and could probably do with more time on the pitch before we go to Ross County.
It would great if Magennis could be involved at some stage over the next week and we need to see if McGregor and Gray are still up to it since they are pretty much it in terms of defensive cover but the old boys ain't going to manage three games in six days are they? Do we have any young lads left that can play at right-back or centre-half?
Use Nisbet and Doidge with Gullan and Shanley to see what the latter pair are made of.
Is Stephen McGinn fit to play?
I think Cove and Forfar have plastic pitches, so that may be a consideration.

[B.H.F.C]

Keep Nisbet in banging goals. Two up top and rest Doidge.

Doig to start too, get confidence restored.

Jamie Murphy shouldn’t play. He’s our most talented player bar Scotty.

Three games over the course of a week, they’ll all need to play at some point. Murphy could probably be doing with the game time as well.

[Wheat Hound]

Wonder if Doidge might be rested given the mention of his back injury/problems last night and him not training beforehand.

Would start Nisbet and let him continue to build his confidence and goal tally.

[neil7908]

Would definitely be giving key players a rest. Some of the teams above look pretty tasty, with a good blend of youth and experience.

Need to be careful to avoid an upset but we have some massive games ahead and don't really have the depth of squad to cope with injuries to key players.

For me Nisbet is not worth risking.

[blackpoolhibs]

Anyone remember a pre season friendly we had against them in the late 70s?

We left at midnight from the Hibs club, most of us slept all the way there.:wink:

Not sure if i imagined it, but i think one of our fans ran on the pitch and slide tackled Willie Murray. :greengrin

I remember meeting all the players in some night club that night, and booking a b&b for 2, but probably had about 8 of us in it.

No idea about the score? :greengrin

[jeffers]

I’m hoping to see SSM getting a game.

[Vault Boy]

Is Magennis not still a few weeks away from being fit?

He's played in bounce game(s) apparently, so might be ready for the League Cup.

Fingers crossed that we actually confirm his signing today. :greengrin

[hibee-boys]

4-2-3-1/4-3-3

Gray-Mcgregor-Hanlon-Stevenson

S Mcginn-Hallberg

Wright-Mallan-Murphy

Gullan

[CMurdoch]

With Jack Ross promising mass changes ahead of 3 games in a week in the League Cup, combined with those away on national team duty it will be really interesting to see which fringe players get minutes. I'm going with

Barnes

Stevenson
McGregor
Gray
P McGinn

Mallan
Hallberg
Murphy
S McGinn

Gullan
Doidge

Wouldn't be risking Murphy and Doidge needs a rest but happy with the other 9 in your team.

Player 10, Shanley for Doidge
Player 11, Wright for Murphy

and all the big hitters on the bench just in case

Otherwise disposed:
Is Mackie fit?
Think Magennis is 4 weeks away
Allan out
Porteous, Marciano, Gogic & Doig on international duty.

[Since452]

Great opportunity to get Magennis up to speed

[eastmainsmsh]

What’s happening with Sean Mackie is he injured he was playing very well under Lennon

[04Sauzee]

What’s happening with Sean Mackie is he injured he was playing very well under Lennon

Just back to full training i think. Needs some bounxe matches.
Could play in the cup but it's a risk. Might find himself on the bench

[Irish_Steve]

It's a good job it's an evening KO for this Brora defender - fair play to him!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54376917

[Nevi_SOL]

We really can’t underestimate Brora. Played against them the last 2 seasons and are a very organised unit. I’d actually say Forfar will be our easiest game out of cove, Brora & Forfar

[wookie70]

It's a good job it's an evening KO for this Brora defender - fair play to him!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54376917

From what they were saying on the radio players may need to travel individually if they are not getting tested for Covid. This only applies to games not including Premier League sides so at least he can get the bus. Stranraer travel to Annan Athletic and all the players will seemingly have to go up on their own.

As to the Hibs team I would be resting as many 1st team starters as we can get away with. The lower league teams will not have been training as much and are just starting so we should have a good margin to be able to play a lesser team against them. To big a season with a good chance of third to risk players at this stage. If we lost or drew then we may have to react and play a better side in the next cup games but for this one take no chances with Key players

[davhibby]

I’d be giving more of the squad/younger players game time in the Brora/Forfar games and play a stronger team on the Saturday against Cove

[wandering_hibee]

A wee reminder of the sacrifices some of their players will make for this came. Don't think I will complain too much about travelling to away games now. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54376917

[scoopyboy]

A few of the first team regular starters were going to be rested but have been told they may need to play.

I think we will see mixed teams for each game with the whole squad except for those on international duty picking up starts.

[007 Mickey Weir]

Whose all away on international duty?

Rocky
Doig
Porteous
Boyle?
Gogic?

Anyone else?

[Borderhibbie76]

Whose all away on international duty?

Rocky
Doig
Porteous
Boyle?
Gogic?

Anyone else?

Boyler isn't no Oz games

[SMAXXA]

Keep Nisbet in banging goals. Two up top and rest Doidge.

Doig to start too, get confidence restored.

Jamie Murphy shouldn’t play. He’s our most talented player bar Scotty.

He needs games under his belt he absolutely should play

[Hermit Crab]

Start with our strongest team, wrap up the game by 45/60 minutes then make the changes.

[Billy Whizz]

Start with our strongest team, wrap up the game by 45/60 minutes then make the changes.

Jack will have to use the squad, got 3 cup games in 7 days, and we’ve got a few unavailable, and a small squad
Brora at home on paper should be the easiest game
Expect to see the benched players starting, and hopefully Stephen McGinn

[DTS]

Barnes

Gray
Mcgregor
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
Mcginn
Hallberg
Mackie

Gullan
Shanley

[Brooster]

What’s happening with Sean Mackie is he injured he was playing very well under Lennon

Mackie is in full training, he olayed 35 mins in a bounce against SJ last week. Would be good to see him in the Betfred.

[erin go bragh]

Barnes

McGinn
Gray
McGregor
Doig

Boyle
Mallan
Murphy
Halberg

Nisbet
Gullan

[SMAXXA]

Start with our strongest team, wrap up the game by 45/60 minutes then make the changes.

Not a chance. If hibs with 11 changes can’t beat them it’s a travesty. Make as many changes as he can and we will still win the game. Fitness alone would be enough to get the job done, give players a rest no unnecessary risks to injuries

[Keyser Sauzee]

If injuries allow it then start with a full 2nd team, more than capable of taking care of Brora. Good opportunity to rest players.

[Daydreamer]

Barnes

Gray
Mcgregor
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
Mcginn
Hallberg
Mackie

Gullan
Shanley


You wont be far away with that team. Doidge and Nisbet to replace the strikers in second half, Hanlon must be rested too important to play against Brora.

[EI255]

Hopefully our B Team take care of this bunch of hefty Highlanders. They certainly like their grub up there!

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[1875STEVE]

Barnes

Gray McGregor Stevenson

Murphy McGinn Hallberg Wright

Mallan

Shanley Gullan.

A few Big hitters on the bench just incase

[HendoDelivered]

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
Hallberg
Murphy

Gullan
Shanley

[King Cosell]

Doidge & Nisbet will want to play, boost their goal tallies, but Gullan & Shanley need minutes. I'd go with Doidge & Gullan 1st half, Nisbet & Shanley 2nd. Keep the system the same, S McGinn in for Gogic, Murphy & Wright wide. Really looking forward to, great when a Hibs win's a foregone conclusion. Think we'll see the yellow kit make its debut.

[green with envy]

Forgot about that. Perhaps give Mackie a run out, if he’s still with us?

You want a player to start, even though you're not sure if he is still a Hibs player.:confused:

[jonny]

Barnes

McGinn
Gray
McGregor
Doig

Boyle
Mallan
Murphy
Halberg

Nisbet
Gullan

Doig is unavailable, away with Scotland u-19's to play England.

[kaimendhibs]

Kyle Mac needs minutes so be shocked if he's not involved

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[J-C]

Kyle Mac needs minutes so be shocked if he's not involved

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You mean Kyle Mag 😁

[hibbyfraelibby]

You mean Kyle Mag 😁

...or Maggie even

[scoopyboy]

You wont be far away with that team. Doidge and Nisbet to replace the strikers in second half, Hanlon must be rested too important to play against Brora.

Hanlon will be playing against Brora, him and McGregor in the middle with probably Gray and Stevenson either side of them.

[Vault Boy]

Hanlon will be playing against Brora, him and McGregor in the middle with probably Gray and Stevenson either side of them.

Plenty of nostalgia for that back line, I'll enjoy seeing them line up together again if that's how it plays out.

[The Sundance Kid]

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
S. McGinn
Murphy

Doidge
Gullan

Bench
Martin/Samson
P. McGinn
Mackie
Hallberg
Magennis
Boyle
Nisbet
Shanley

[J-C]

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
S. McGinn
Murphy

Doidge
Nisbet

Bench
Martin/Samson
P. McGinn
Mackie
Hallberg
Magennis
Boyle
Nisbet
Shanley

Nisbet that good he can play and be on the bench at the same time 😁

I take it you mean Gullan to play.

[The Sundance Kid]

Nisbet that good he can play and be on the bench at the same time 😁

I take it you mean Gullan to play.

*Quickly edits post*

Don’t know what you mean? 😂

[MyJo]

______________Barnes

Gray____McGregor___Hanlon____Stevenson

Wright___Mallan__Magennis__Murphy

_________Doidge___Gullan

Give Magennis the first half and bring Hallberg on for the second.

Murphy could do with the game time to continue getting back up to speed after his injury lay-off as well.

Doidge has been getting frustrated at the lack of goals for himself despite contributing so much to the team so I would keep him in and hopefully he can bag a couple to get that out of his system then give Shanley a shot in the second half if we have a decent cushion of goals

[scoopyboy]

Plenty of nostalgia for that back line, I'll enjoy seeing them line up together again if that's how it plays out.

It may just be the last time they play together as a back four.

They must have played a lot of games as a unit.

[B.H.F.C]

I reckon it’ll be along the lines of;

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
Hallberg
Murphy

Gullan
Nisbet/Doidge

[Brightside]

I reckon it’ll be along the lines of;

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Wright
Mallan
Hallberg
Murphy

Gullan
Nisbet/Doidge

Who will be Cap? :greengrin

[Johnny_Leith]

Hal Robson Kanu has broken his arm and will miss Wales upcoming fixtures. I wonder if Doidge will get a shot.

[Greenbeard]

Mallan, Wright and Hallberg all need minutes for fitness and confidence, while Murphy faded a bit after a great first half and could probably do with more time on the pitch before we go to Ross County.
It would great if Magennis could be involved at some stage over the next week and we need to see if McGregor and Gray are still up to it since they are pretty much it in terms of defensive cover but the old boys ain't going to manage three games in six days are they? Do we have any young lads left that can play at right-back or centre-half?
Use Nisbet and Doidge with Gullan and Shanley to see what the latter pair are made of.
Is Stephen McGinn fit to play?
I think Cove and Forfar have plastic pitches, so that may be a consideration.
Might be to our benefit cos if they still had grass pitches they would probably be very heavy and not suited to ageing legs. I think the old boys might be happier on plastic, as long as it is decent plastic.

[Greenbeard]

You mean Kyle Mag 😁
Kylie Mag preferred

[erin go bragh]

Doig is unavailable, away with Scotland u-19's to play England.

👍Stevenson in for Doig .

[mal]

Kylie Mag preferred

Can I put a bid in for "MagGenius" depending on how well he plays?

[04Sauzee]

Is Mackie likely to get some game time over the next week? I know he's back in full training

[Nevi_SOL]

I’d imagine young Steven Bradley will be heavily involved in these games

[Billy Whizz]

I’d imagine young Steven Bradley will be heavily involved in these games

Has he been playing in some of the bounce games?

[offshorehibby]

I'd be surprised to see Magennis make the bench on Wednesday until they assess his fitness properly. Make, not long back to full time training maybe iffy.

[ancient hibee]

Think it would be crazy to have Magennis anywhere near the pitch on Wednesday. Particularly against a team who through no fault of their own might be a bit late in the tackle.

[Billy Whizz]

Think it would be crazy to have Magennis anywhere near the pitch on Wednesday. Particularly against a team who through no fault of their own might be a bit late in the tackle.

Is Saturdays game at Cove on Astro

[scoopyboy]

Is Saturdays game at Cove on Astro

Yes, both our away games are.

[Since452]

Think it would be crazy to have Magennis anywhere near the pitch on Wednesday. Particularly against a team who through no fault of their own might be a bit late in the tackle.

I'd give him some minutes. He's been playing in bounce games for St Mirren

[B.H.F.C]

Think it would be crazy to have Magennis anywhere near the pitch on Wednesday. Particularly against a team who through no fault of their own might be a bit late in the tackle.

Can’t be worrying about getting tackled in a game of football.

Need to get him up to speed so, if he’s fit, I hope he’s involved.

[erin go bragh]

Just seen that this game will be free to view for season ticket holders .
Well done Hibs ✅

[cmcd]

Just seen that this game will be free to view for season ticket holders .
Well done Hibs ✅

Hibs pass???

[Eyrie]

Hibs pass???

Yup.

20 hours, 35 minutes and 30 seconds as I type.

[Souter96Mac]

Patrick McPartlin from evening news saying that Steven Bradley looks like he will be involved in the league cup games. Anyone know much about this lad?

[The 90+2]

Is the game on Hibs Telly tomorrow?

[Sir David Gray]

Is the game on Hibs Telly tomorrow?

Yes free to season ticket holders, £9.99 for everyone else.

[Since452]

Like to see Jamie Murphy get some more game time, maybe an hour. Magennis maybe the final 20/30 then build him up from there. Would also like to see Gray and McGregor get some minutes. Gullan and Shanley up front with Nisbet and Doidge on the bench just incase!

[The 90+2]

Yes free to season ticket holders, £9.99 for everyone else.

Woohoo 🙌

Thanks mate 👍

[Tambo]

Like to see Jamie Murphy get some more game time, maybe an hour. Magennis maybe the final 20/30 then build him up from there. Would also like to see Gray and McGregor get some minutes. Gullan and Shanley up front with Nisbet and Doidge on the bench just incase!

I like this, have a feeling jack will go with Doidge and Gullan.

[Since452]

For some strange reason I'm buzzing for tonight. Really looking forward to some of the young/fringe players getting a run out and getting others up to speed. Feels good supporting Hibs right now.

[J-C]

The benefit this year has been we started league games early, so we're all up and ready for these games. Last season Hecky used them as warm up games and it set the tone for his tenure, very lacklustre.

[Billy Whizz]

Strong starting 11

[04Sauzee]

🧤 On-loan Dillon Barnes and Stephen McGinn make their debuts!

📋 Starting XI: Barnes, Gray ©, McGregor, Hanlon, Stevenson, Hallberg, S. McGinn, Wright, Mallan, Murphy, Gullan.

♻ Substitutes: Samson, P. McGinn, Mackie, Magennis, Bradley, Boyle, Doidge, Nisbet, Shanley. https://t.co/NE0ULKj0Dm

[MWHIBBIES]

Good looking side

[SteveHFC]

🧤 On-loan Dillon Barnes and Stephen McGinn make their debuts!

📋 Starting XI: Barnes, Gray ©, McGregor, Hanlon, Stevenson, Hallberg, S. McGinn, Wright, Mallan, Murphy, Gullan.

♻ Substitutes: Samson, P. McGinn, Mackie, Magennis, Bradley, Boyle, Doidge, Nisbet, Shanley. https://t.co/NE0ULKj0Dm

Thought Samson was just a goalie coach.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

🧤 On-loan Dillon Barnes and Stephen McGinn make their debuts!

📋 Starting XI: Barnes, Gray ©, McGregor, Hanlon, Stevenson, Hallberg, S. McGinn, Wright, Mallan, Murphy, Gullan.

♻ Substitutes: Samson, P. McGinn, Mackie, Magennis, Bradley, Boyle, Doidge, Nisbet, Shanley. https://t.co/NE0ULKj0Dm

Looks like a 4-3-3

[Vault Boy]

Thought Samson was just a goalie coach.

GK coaches who are still physically able often register as players too, in case of some kind of emergency. Combe was available as a player for us too IIRC.