Team for Cove Rangers

[Souter96Mac]

What do we think we'll see on Saturday? Cove will no doubt pose more of a threat going forward than Brora did, so that could work in our favour by having a more open game. I wouldn't be surprised seeing a full strength XI (with exception of those away on international duty) play on Saturday, and then maybe a more rotated side against Forfar on Tuesday, to keep the first XI lads fit for Ross County.

Barnes
P. McGinn McGregor Hanlon
Boyle Hallberg Mallan S. McGinn Stevenson
Nisbet Doidge

Maybe still too early to start Magennis, but I trust Ross' judgement. I'd give him another 30 mins or so, and then see how he feels to start Vs Forfar. I watched the post match presser this morning and Ross says Murphy looks doubtful for Sat/Tues, but they are just assessing currently.

[Speedy]

Same team for me apart from Murphy. Mackie or Shanley in for him.

Give Magennis 45 mins, and maybe someone on for Hanlon at half time too.

[JimBHibees]

Same team for me apart from Murphy. Mackie or Shanley in for him.

Give Magennis 45 mins, and maybe someone on for Hanlon at half time too.

Think we need to strengthen the team or we won't beat Cove imo. McGinn in for SDG, Boyle Doidge and Nisbet starting also.

[Hibernian Verse]

Think we need to strengthen the team or we won't beat Cove imo. McGinn in for SDG, Boyle Doidge and Nisbet starting also.

Jesus Christ. One below par performance from fringe players and we now "won't beat cove".

The negativity is astounding.

[Brightside]

P Mcginn in for sure. I’d probably go with Mackie over Lewis too. Our defence was far too passive last night. Switch to 352. Give Gullan a the first half with a partner to see how that goes. Bring on Doidge if it’s not working.

[Forza Fred]

Jesus Christ. One below par performance from fringe players and we now "won't beat cove".

The negativity is astounding.

I think he’s possibly right.

Hopefully, that opinion won’t astound you.

[Hibernian Verse]

I think he’s possibly right.

Hopefully, that opinion won’t astound you.I'd be willing to wager on us being able to beat Cove with the team that started last night.

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[makaveli1875]

Barnes

McGinn
McGregor
Hanlon

Boyle
Mallan
Hallberg
Mackie

Nisbet
Doidge
Gullan

[jeffers]

P Mcginn in for sure. I’d probably go with Mackie over Lewis too. Our defence was far too passive last night. Switch to 352. Give Gullan a the first half with a partner to see how that goes. Bring on Doidge if it’s not working.

I’d leave the defence as is. I appreciate that guys like Daz and SDG aren’t first picks now, but give them a few games to try and get some match sharpness. I’m not convinced Gullan is a natural striker, if Murphy is out play him in his position. I’d also like to see Magennis start.

[Forza Fred]

Jesus Christ. One below par performance from fringe players and we now "won't beat cove".

The negativity is astounding.

I think he’s possibly right.

Hopefully, that opinion won’t astound you.

[Keith_M]

I think he’s possibly right.

Hopefully, that opinion won’t astound you.


So good you posted it twice...



:wink:

[H18 SFR]

I don't often contribute to the picking the team threads but I'm bored today so I will:


Barnes

Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevenson



Boyle McGinn S Mallan Magennis


Nisbet Doidge

Baring any injuries, I'd bring on Mackie, Gullan, Wright, Hallberg, Shanley.

[JimBHibees]

Jesus Christ. One below par performance from fringe players and we now "won't beat cove".

The negativity is astounding.

Imo we will need a stronger team with more of a goal threat nothing to do with negativity.

[cocteautwin]

Match doesn’t appear on Hibs tv schedule. Is it available PPV?


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[Billy Whizz]

Match doesn’t appear on Hibs tv schedule. Is it available PPV?


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It’s on premier sports, might be worth checking the Cove website

[scoopyboy]

Match doesn’t appear on Hibs tv schedule. Is it available PPV?


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It's on Premier Sports so PPV won't be an option.

I recently started to subscribe to it and I am getting good value for my money. Works out under £3 a week and as well as Scottish and European football I also follow Speedway on it. Good for minority sports as well, live Stock Car racing for example :greengrin

[J-C]

No real major changes for Cove game, these fringe players still need match fitness and another game will do them good but we do need to be more ruthless up top.

Dillon

Gray
Daz
Hanlon
Stevenson

S McGinn

Hallberg
Mallan

Boyle
Nisbet
Gullan

[Stuart93]

I reckon we still win this regardless of the team we put out, wether it be the same as the team that started last night or not.

[1van Sprou7e]

Wonder if Fyvie will play for them

[nickwhibs]

I reckon we still win this regardless of the team we put out, wether it be the same as the team that started last night or not.

Agreed. Last night’s poor performance was mainly due to complacency. We need the right attitude this time out from whichever team plays and that will see us win, hopefully comfortably

[Diclonius]

I'd like to give Gullan at least one strike partner. If he's going to be our main backup he'll need a few goals to give him some confidence.

[Billy Whizz]

Wonder if Fyvie will play for them

He’s doubtful

[EdinMike]

Not that I’m suggesting he be dropped, far from it. But will Hanlon get a break ?! I’m sure he feels he can play 90 mins every game gotta worry about burn out though.

[Billy Whizz]

We have to remember that only the top 4 best teams are seeded in the next round, so this could come down to goal difference
You’d have thought last nights game was probably our easiest. We need to go to Cove and Forfar and win well now

[1van Sprou7e]

Anyone know if it's possible to get a view into the cove stadium? I know kincorth hill is near but unsure if you'd be able to watch the game at all

[Iggy Pope]

I think he’s possibly right.

Hopefully, that opinion won’t astound you.

It astounds me that anyone thinks that Hibs XI wouldn’t be capable of beating Cove Rangers. They might not of course but to think it is unthinkable.

[Unseen work]

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

.........McGinn.....McGregor.....Hanlon.....

Boyle........Magennis......Hallberg/McGinn........Wright

........................Mallan..............

...............Nisbet...........Gullan

[Since452]

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

.........McGinn.....McGregor.....Hanlon.....

Boyle........Magennis......Hallberg/McGinn........Wright

........................Mallan..............

...............Nisbet...........Gullan

Seeing the name McGinn in a central midfield role stirs something inside me

[Speedy]

Jesus Christ. One below par performance from fringe players and we now "won't beat cove".

The negativity is astounding.

Certaintly overly negative imo. Guilty of taking our foot off the gas at 2-0 up thinking we'd stroll in.

A boot up the arse is what's needed, not wholesale changes.

[Speedy]

Not that I’m suggesting he be dropped, far from it. But will Hanlon get a break ?! I’m sure he feels he can play 90 mins every game gotta worry about burn out though.

I'd rest him if there's someone to cover. Can Hallberg or Bradley play centre back?

[Billy Whizz]

Has there been any update on Newell’s injury

[number9dream]

Plastic pitch... Wouldn't want to risk Magennis. It might rule out one or two others. Same at Forfar.

[Ronniekirk]

Has there been any update on Newell’s injury

Sure I read it’s a shoulder injury but didn’t say how long he was out for but didn’t sound serious


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[MyJo]

_______________Barnes

McGinn___McGregor___Hanlon___Stevenson

______Mallan__McGinn__Hallberg

___Wright_____Doidge______Gullan

I think it too much of a risk to have anyone with dodgy knees playing on a plastic pitch so would avoid having Gray, Boyle or Magennis playing from the start on this one.

Gullan seems to naturally drift out wide when playing so let him do that as part of a front three with Doidge playing through the middle

[CMurdoch]

Last nights team would beat Cove but would probably have to play with tempo for an hour instead of last nights 15 minutes

[WhileTheChief..]

These games are just fancy training sessions.

Put out any team we like and we’ll still win.

[jeffers]

_______________Barnes

McGinn___McGregor___Hanlon___Stevenson

______Mallan__McGinn__Hallberg

___Wright_____Doidge______Gullan

I think it too much of a risk to have anyone with dodgy knees playing on a plastic pitch so would avoid having Gray, Boyle or Magennis playing from the start on this one.

Gullan seems to naturally drift out wide when playing so let him do that as part of a front three with Doidge playing through the middle

I forgot their pitch was plastic. Won’t help McGregor either.

[B.H.F.C]

Looks like we’ll need to do without Paul McGinn

[berwickhibee]

Barnes

Gray
Mcgregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Mcginn
Hallberg
Gullan

Doidge
Nisbit

Unavailable

Marciano
Porteous
Mcginn
Doig
Newell
Gogic
Murphy
Allan

[Dazzjw1875]

Is it 3pm KO on Sat or later as its on tv

[JimBHibees]

Is it 3pm KO on Sat or later as its on tv

Definitely lunchtime kick off 1230 I think on premier sports.

[JimBHibees]

Noticed Clarke mentioned 2 or 3 players going to be called into Scotland squad assume some chance Nisbet may be one of them.

[duffers]

Barnes

Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevenson

Boyle Magennis Newell Murphy

Doidge Nisbet

Win comfortably then back to a second string / fairly weaker team at Forfar

[oneone73]

Barnes

Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevenson

Boyle Magennis Newell Murphy

Doidge Nisbet

Win comfortably then back to a second string / fairly weaker team at Forfar

No chance of Murphy being fit.

[007 Mickey Weir]

Barnes

Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevenson

Magennis Mallan Halberg

Boyle Gullan
Nisbet

Boyle and Gullan our wide and Mallan in the number 10 role

[Brightside]

Noticed Clarke mentioned 2 or 3 players going to be called into Scotland squad assume some chance Nisbet may be one of them.

Hanlon prob.

[H18 SFR]

I've just had a look at their squad on their website, on paper any team we put out should be beating them. There really will be no excuses not to get the 3 points. For the record, I think we will win pretty straightforwardly.

[JimBHibees]

No chance of Murphy being fit.

Is Newell fit? Thought we might have heard about that

[Since452]

Is Newell fit? Thought we might have heard about that

He'll miss the league cup games. Might be back for Ross County. Shoulder issue.

[berwickhibee]

We are down to the bare bones tomorrow. Can Paul Mcginn play for hibs then go to Scotland squad???

[1van Sprou7e]

Would def like to see Nisbet start, Cove are a decent side and we don't want to take any chances. Maybe start Gullan too to help him get off the mark

[JimBHibees]

We are down to the bare bones tomorrow. Can Paul Mcginn play for hibs then go to Scotland squad???

No he will be with Scotland who play Sunday and Wednesday

[Hiber-nation]

Mackie should be in with a shout.

[GreenCastle]

Plastic pitch... Wouldn't want to risk Magennis. It might rule out one or two others. Same at Forfar.

Looks a decent surface for 3G but no idea how long it’s been in place.

Think he may start stronger and then make changes ideally once game is comfortable.

But the lesson from last 2 games is take control and don’t let the opposition back into it !!

[SJNB Hibby]

We are down to the bare bones tomorrow. Can Paul Mcginn play for hibs then go to Scotland squad???

Jeez give the guy a break

[WhileTheChief..]

Would def like to see Nisbet start, Cove are a decent side and we don't want to take any chances. Maybe start Gullan too to help him get off the mark

Compared to who?!

I’ll admit that I know absolutely nothing about them but I can’t imagine any highland league team being decent in comparison to a top flight side.

No idea who their manager is and couldn’t name a single player of theirs. I’m guessing not many on here could without Google!

We’ll stroll it whatever side Jack puts out.

[Craig_HFC]

Compared to who?!

I’ll admit that I know absolutely nothing about them but I can’t imagine any highland league team being decent in comparison to a top flight side.

No idea who their manager is and couldn’t name a single player of theirs. I’m guessing not many on here could without Google!

We’ll stroll it whatever side Jack puts out.

They're in League 1 after winning League 2 last season.

Paul Hartley is their manager. Fraser Fyvie, Mitch Megginson & Rory McAllister are there.

They'll be a much tougher challenge than Brora Rangers were but we should still be beating them relatively comfortably.

[Stuart93]

Compared to who?!

I’ll admit that I know absolutely nothing about them but I can’t imagine any highland league team being decent in comparison to a top flight side.

No idea who their manager is and couldn’t name a single player of theirs. I’m guessing not many on here could without Google!

We’ll stroll it whatever side Jack puts out.

Think you’re in a minority who wouldn’t at least know a wee bit about Cove to be honest.

Like the posters said above thought it was pretty well known that Fyvie had joined them

[ancient hibee]

We’re Cove not involved in the Hearts promotions nonsense?

[WhileTheChief..]

Think you’re in a minority who wouldn’t at least know a wee bit about Cove to be honest.

Like the posters said above thought it was pretty well known that Fyvie had joined them

:aok: Forgot Fyvie even existed!

Liked him when he was with us though and with Hartley as manager it adds something I suppose.

Still expect to thump them!!

[ElginHibbie]

We’re Cove not involved in the Hearts promotions nonsense?

I think Cove would have been against any reconstruction as anything put forward meant they would have still ended up in the bottom tier

[berwickhibee]

Jeez give the guy a break

To be fair I didn't know when the Scotland games were, hence why I asked the question about Paul mcginn👍

[Unseen work]

Jack Ross saying we’re down to 15 players for tomorrow and that’s including the younger players (presumably Bradley and Shanley).

[SJNB Hibby]

To be fair I didn't know when the Scotland games were, hence why I asked the question about Paul mcginn👍

Fairy nuff. Was meant more along the lines he wouldnt want to risk injury in such a match right before a possible(more and more likely) first cap

[King Cosell]

Jack Ross saying we’re down to 15 players for tomorrow and that’s including the younger players (presumably Bradley and Shanley).

We had 20 players on Wednesday. Murphy injured, Paul McGinn away with Scotland. Who else is out?

[Billy Whizz]

Jack Ross saying we’re down to 15 players for tomorrow and that’s including the younger players (presumably Bradley and Shanley).

Hope he means 15 outfield players and 2 goalies

[scoopyboy]

We had 20 players on Wednesday. Murphy injured, Paul McGinn away with Scotland. Who else is out?

Don't know if he is out but Paul Hanlon hurt himself when he scored the third goal on Wednesday.

[B.H.F.C]

Don't know if he is out but Paul Hanlon hurt himself when he scored the third goal on Wednesday.

Noticed that at the time. If he is missing that’s our whole back four missing.

I thought we were short of a defender but that’s pretty unlucky.

[BlackSheep]

Alan Combe is their GK coach now too, today could be a day when the underdogs show up... a lot to prove.

Certainly no walk in the park... and with our depleted squad we need to take it as seriously as we can.

[JimBHibees]

Alan Combe is their GK coach now too, today could be a day when the underdogs show up... a lot to prove.

Certainly no walk in the park... and with our depleted squad we need to take it as seriously as we can.

Certainly need to be at it and will struggle if we play like we did last hour of Wednesday.

Wonder who else is njured maybe Doidge who apparently had a back issue prior to Hamilton game. May not be wanting to risk him on artificial pitch.

[GreenCastle]

Paul Hartley...

Simply let’s beat this mob and see his sour face after.

[Magpie]

I see Fyvie is a doubt with injury today.

[Heisenberg]

Looks like a back three.

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Stevenson

Boyle
Hallberg
McGinn
Mallan
Wright

Nisbet
Doidge

[Billy Whizz]

So new injury is Hanlon, hopefully nothing too severe

[Greenbeard]

Looks like a back three.

Barnes

Gray
McGregor
Stevenson

Boyle
Hallberg
McGinn
Mallan
Wright

Nisbet
Doidge
Surprised Doidge starting ahead of Gullan. Looks like he could do with a rest and re-charge.

[Stuart93]

So new injury is Hanlon, hopefully nothing too severe

Aye he held his groin after he scored on Wednesday. Think it shows how light we are on squad depth tbh especially at CB

[Billy Whizz]

Aye he held his groin after he scored on Wednesday. Think it shows how light we are on squad depth tbh especially at CB

Didn’t notice that, groin injuries can take a bit to heal

[1van Sprou7e]

Very strong team, no excuses whatsoever

[Brightside]

Aye he held his groin after he scored on Wednesday. Think it shows how light we are on squad depth tbh especially at CB

He got battered in the balls.

[Brightside]

I think mcginn will be CH.

[mjhibby]

I’d go with Mackie lb and both Boyle and Wright wide with Hallberg and Mallan in the middle with gullan and Doidge up front. S Mcginn, Nisbet and Lewis on the bench. RB might be an issue as sdg might struggle on the AstroTurf. Pity we let Stirling go as he would have been handy for this game. Will be a tight game but hopefully win 3-1.

[Brightside]

I’d go with Mackie lb and both Boyle and Wright wide with Hallberg and Mallan in the middle with gullan and Doidge up front. S Mcginn, Nisbet and Lewis on the bench. RB might be an issue as sdg might struggle on the AstroTurf. Pity we let Stirling go as he would have been handy for this game. Will be a tight game but hopefully win 3-1.

You know the teams been announced. 😂

[Billy Whizz]

Fyvie misses out

[The 90+2]

Cup our cup winning legend playing for them?

[Billy Whizz]

Cup our cup winning legend playing for them?

Injured

[The 90+2]

Fyvie misses out


Cup our cup winning legend playing for them?


:greengrin the chances of my bet has just enhanced in that case.

[The 90+2]

Injured


:aok: Thanks.

[hibeejeebies]

Slightly surprised Gullan isn't starting. Thought these games were earmarked for him and he put himself about well the other night.

[Stuart93]

He got battered in the balls.

I’ll no go into detail about my night last night but reckon I’d give a game eh fitbaw a good go

[MWHIBBIES]

Down to one centre back for this match.

Could really do with picking one up on a free.

[BlackSheep]

These games are a good chance for the CMs to show what they can do, let’s hope they all perform well today and give the boys some competition when the international break finishes. We definitely red to look at a few free transfers or at least hope we have call back clauses in our youth loans.

We could do with Forfar reporting another covid case before Tuesday so we don’t have to play and avoid further injuries.

[The 90+2]

Down to one centre back for this match.

Could really do with picking one up on a free.


Efe....doh.

[hibee_girl]

I’d forgotten Hartley is their manager

[CentreLine]

Fyvie misses out

That’s a shame. Was looking forward to seeing him play. Another legend that moved on

[EdinMike]

As I said on a thread before glad Hanlon is getting a rest.

[loveofthegame]

Slightly surprised Gullan isn't starting. Thought these games were earmarked for him and he put himself about well the other night.

3 games in 6 days, he’ll start on Tuesday

[JimBHibees]

Efe....doh.

He is signed for a team