Team v Hearts in Semi Final

[Sammy7nil]

I have watched Hibs for more than 40 years and nothing is a certainty, even more in a Derby!

I’m a tad nervous and let’s not get carried away and think this will be easy. It will be far from it.

Yes they’ve not played many games but one thing we can be assured of, they will be up for it.

If the last meeting at ER is anything to go by we will have to play well to get anything from this game. Yes they’ve lost players but they are still have a few players that could do damage.

I know we are playing well, scoring and not conceding much but it’s a Derby and for me anything can happen.

Quietly confident but could the unthinkable happen??


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Their budget is a Premiership budget and they probably have 5 or 6 players that are on more or at least the same as our highest earners. We are playing a Championship club in name only.

[JammyDoidger]

Didn’t realise that but when you consider how crap they were last season and still beat us twice at home it just goes to show you can never take a result for granted in a derby.

Having looked at both line ups the last time we played them. They've got worse and we've got better. My opinon of course. Gogic, newell, nisbet, porteous make us so much more balanced.

[Alex Trager]

The game being played without fans is the best thing that could happen to us if some of the pant wetting comments on here are anything to go by. No nervous energy from the stands, less pressure for the players, no rubbing the previous Hampden trips in our faces or Hearts fans encouraging their players get extra fired up. The game will be won on ability and tactics, and will be less of the ‘battle’ it usually descends into. All of which will suit us more.

Agree with this. I think this is a huge point in our favour.

[JOD]

Why has this dropped into 2nd page 3 days before the semi more enthusiasm please.

[Since452]

Wonder how Murphy and Wright are looking. Jack was hopeful of having at least one of them available. I think Murphy could be key.

[Shanksaidno]

Wonder how Murphy and Wright are looking. Jack was hopeful of having at least one of them available. I think Murphy could be key.

I have a feeling Magennis will start the game, JR will have thought long and hard about this game after the last ER fiasco. Midfield ownership is key in these games to take the initial sting out of the ****bo battle plan

[Since90+2]

Flood warnings in place for Saturday on Glasgow. Torrential rain throughout the day.

[Souter96Mac]

I have a feeling Magennis will start the game, JR will have thought long and hard about this game after the last ER fiasco. Midfield ownership is key in these games to take the initial sting out of the ****bo battle plan

I wouldn't be against this. It could maybe allow Newell to venture further forward like he was doing in the last 10 mins of the Killie game

[Shanksaidno]

I wouldn't be against this. It could maybe allow Newell to venture further forward like he was doing in the last 10 mins of the Killie game

Good call

[The Count]

Looking at this game purely financially how much is it worth to us winning and guaranting atleast runner up spot.As every penny at the moment is needed.

[wookie70]

Looking at this game purely financially how much is it worth to us winning and guaranting atleast runner up spot.As every penny at the moment is needed.

Can't find any figures but in 2017 the difference between losing semi-finalists and losing finalists was 12 grand

[Since90+2]

Can't find any figures but in 2017 the difference between losing semi-finalists and losing finalists was 12 grand

That can't be right. The two finalists would have split the gate receipts (plus a share to the SFA) which would have been hundreds of thousands each.

[Edinburgh Green]

I think we'll go for a 3-5-2

Rocky
McGinn Porto Hanlon
Boyle Magennis Gogic Newall Murphy
Doidge Nisbet

[FilipinoHibs]

I think we'll go for a 3-5-2

Rocky
McGinn Porto Hanlon
Boyle Magennis Gogic Newall Murphy
Doidge Nisbet

I don't think Magennis is not match sharp yet although his battling qualities may give him the nod. I would start with Mallan as better in pocession , better range of passing and dead ball ability.

They played the high press game against at ER last time but we could not cope with it. They will be our faces but we should be sharper having played more games and at higher level. The solidity of our defense this season should be the rock we build victory on

[andrew70]

Marciano
McGinn, Porteous, Hanlon, Doig
Boyle, Gogic, Newell, Murphy
Nisbet, Doidge.

Take the game to them.

[EI255]

Marciano
McGinn, Porteous, Hanlon, Doig
Boyle, Gogic, Newell, Murphy
Nisbet, Doidge.

Take the game to them.I'll take that.

Time for young Doig to step up and make a name for himself here.

Also, bout time Doige got on the goal sheet again (add Boyler to that list as well).

[Souter96Mac]

Marciano
McGinn, Porteous, Hanlon, Doig
Boyle, Gogic, Newell, Murphy
Nisbet, Doidge.

Take the game to them.

I would rather, if the likes of Murphy and Wright are fit, to have them available off the bench.

I think Hearts will try and start very quickly and go all guns blazing to get a lead to hold. Even though they have now got 4/5 games under their belts, our lads should have the fitness edge over them. So if we can keep the game tight, frustrate and tire them, we can then bring on Murphy etc. to run at tired legs.

[Colr]

Flood warnings in place for Saturday on Glasgow. Torrential rain throughout the day.

Which will suit Hearts more industrial style of play.

[Since90+2]

Which will suit Hearts more industrial style of play.

Potentially. Will also mean the ground is heavier which will suit our superior fitness.

[007]

I would rather, if the likes of Murphy and Wright are fit, to have them available off the bench.

I think Hearts will try and start very quickly and go all guns blazing to get a lead to hold. Even though they have now got 4/5 games under their belts, our lads should have the fitness edge over them. So if we can keep the game tight, frustrate and tire them, we can then bring on Murphy etc. to run at tired legs.

They've played a lot of friendlies. Heard an interview with Neilson about a week ago and he said they'd played 13 matches (might even have been 15). Appreciate friendlies don't get the match sharpness up as well competitive games but I reckon it would have helped make a difference v Dundee who weren't at the races. I'm not so sure we'll have much of an advantage, if any at all, in that regard. Think we'll edge it by 1 goal.

[lord bunberry]

That can't be right. The two finalists would have split the gate receipts (plus a share to the SFA) which would have been hundreds of thousands each.
The gate receipts are split 4 ways from the 2 semis and the final.

[Since90+2]

The gate receipts are split 4 ways from the 2 semis and the final.

Interesting. I never knew that and quite surprised by it.

[Tyler Durden]

I would rather, if the likes of Murphy and Wright are fit, to have them available off the bench.

I think Hearts will try and start very quickly and go all guns blazing to get a lead to hold. Even though they have now got 4/5 games under their belts, our lads should have the fitness edge over them. So if we can keep the game tight, frustrate and tire them, we can then bring on Murphy etc. to run at tired legs.

I agree re the fitness.


I really don’t see this Hearts team being capable of trying to overpower us or press with any real intensity. Their midfield will be 2 from Irving, Halliday, Lee or Haring. With Walker and Boyce ahead of that, they’re really not blessed with legs or pace.

Their 2 new wingers might cause problems as they are an unknown quantity but I’d be confident in our full backs doing their jobs.

I’ve seen it all before so certainly not over confident but if Hibs “turn up” and don’t give them any gifts, we should win.

[Since452]

They've played a lot of friendlies. Heard an interview with Neilson about a week ago and he said they'd played 13 matches (might even have been 15). Appreciate friendlies don't get the match sharpness up as well competitive games but I reckon it would have helped make a difference v Dundee who weren't at the races. I'm not so sure we'll have much of an advantage, if any at all, in that regard. Think we'll edge it by 1 goal.

Watched their game on Friday. It was slow and ponderous with the occasional hoof. There's no doubt they caught Dundee cold but we will definitely have an edge over them. Remember reading that players don't feel like they're in to their stride until they've played 10-15 competitive games in the season. We'll find out Saturday I guess.

[Brooster]

Make no mistake this is a tough tough game. Probably 50/50. We beat them when we were a championship club so that goes for nothing. Be up for the battle and play to our abilities then we have a right good chance.

[The 90+2]

The nerves have well and truly kicked in now. Absolutely ****ting it tbh.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Can't wait now tbh.

[tynehibs]

Make no mistake this is a tough tough game. Probably 50/50. We beat them when we were a championship club so that goes for nothing. Be up for the battle and play to our abilities then we have a right good chance.

Absolutely, wise words

[Green Reaper]

The nerves have well and truly kicked in now. Absolutely ****ting it tbh.

Mine too and for some reason it feels like Friday today so not long to go, then realise only Thursday, torture!

[Sean1875]

Mine too and for some reason it feels like Friday today so not long to go, then realise only Thursday, torture!

I know the feeling, been counting down the days all week. Didn’t help when I woke up on Tuesday morning and for some reason in my head I was sure it was Friday morning, brutal!


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[The 90+2]

Mine too and for some reason it feels like Friday today so not long to go, then realise only Thursday, torture!

Snap mate.

[1van Sprou7e]

The nerves have well and truly kicked in now. Absolutely ****ting it tbh.

Hope for the best, expect the worst

Good advice for life and especially for supporting hibs :wink:

[EI255]

They've played a lot of friendlies. Heard an interview with Neilson about a week ago and he said they'd played 13 matches (might even have been 15). Appreciate friendlies don't get the match sharpness up as well competitive games but I reckon it would have helped make a difference v Dundee who weren't at the races. I'm not so sure we'll have much of an advantage, if any at all, in that regard. Think we'll edge it by 1 goal.They played them all, all for the sake of Saturday's game. That's what Chewbaka said.

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[EI255]

The gate receipts are split 4 ways from the 2 semis and the final.It's pleasing Fartz will make no money from this tie. They could do with it more than we could.

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[Since452]

The nerves have well and truly kicked in now. Absolutely ****ting it tbh.

I was like that on Monday but I've convinced myself that getting worked up about it won't change anything. We're due to turn up against these ***** at Hampden. It's down to the players.

[wookie70]

That can't be right. The two finalists would have split the gate receipts (plus a share to the SFA) which would have been hundreds of thousands each.

Those figures were prize money only. There won't be any gate receipts this year and not sure if the TV money is shared or goes to SFA. Winning the cup would be huge financially as we would sell lots of cheap to make merchandise

[Ronniekirk]

Heavy rain and string winds forecast fir Glasgow on Saturday at 5 30 winds could still be 42 miles per hour as forecast stands
Hopefully it changes as that makes it very difficult to play football and pitch will be heavy and slippy


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[Robbo6-2]

Surely hampden will have covers to protect during the day where the worst of the forecast is

[Pagan Hibernia]

The nerves have well and truly kicked in now. Absolutely ****ting it tbh.

Saturday night should be a glorious night of celebration and drinking (in the house).

if the worst happens, you know what, we’ll get over it. It could still be a great season.

[JohnMcM]

It's pleasing Fartz will make no money from this tie. They could do with it more than we could.

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Do you know this as a fact or is it wishful thinking?

[Paul1642]

Not got high hopes for this one. This is 100% their biggest game of the season (perhaps even including the final if they get there) and they will be fired up for it no doubt. That and that it just feels like every time we play hearts whilst we are on good form they beat us.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not got high hopes for this one. This is 100% their biggest game of the season (perhaps even including the final if they get there) and they will be fired up for it no doubt. That and that it just feels like every time we play hearts whilst we are on good form they beat us.

Its also the biggest game of our season.

[The 90+2]

Hope for the best, expect the worst

Good advice for life and especially for supporting hibs :wink:

It’s my motto mate 😂

[JimBHibees]

Heavy rain and string winds forecast fir Glasgow on Saturday at 5 30 winds could still be 42 miles per hour as forecast stands
Hopefully it changes as that makes it very difficult to play football and pitch will be heavy and slippy


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Drainage at Hampden is pretty good.

[scoopyboy]

How many subs are allowed?

[Since452]

Jack not giving much away in his pre game press conference. Two out with two returning. I'd take that as Stevenson and Mallan (I think) out with Murphy and Wright returning

[Billy Whizz]

How many subs are allowed?

Someone earlier in the thread said 5, it’s 3 for this season’s Scottish cup though

[JimBHibees]

Jack not giving much away in his pre game press conference. Two out with two returning. I'd take that as Stevenson and Mallan (I think) out with Murphy and Wright returning

When was Mallan njured?

[jeffers]

Jack not giving much away in his pre game press conference. Two out with two returning. I'd take that as Stevenson and Mallan (I think) out with Murphy and Wright returning

I have a feeling Stevenson was one, hope he’s being cute and the other one he means is Scott Allan.

[Ronniekirk]

How many subs are allowed?

Five


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[Souter96Mac]

I have a feeling Stevenson was one, hope he’s being cute and the other one he means is Scott Allan.

I think by the way he smirked when asked the question, it was a cute response. Keeping cards very much close to the chest.

[Glory Lurker]

Stupid question, but the "cup tied" rule definitely, undoubtedly, emphatically doesn't apply in this and the final does it?

[Eyrie]

Stupid question, but the "cup tied" rule definitely, undoubtedly, emphatically doesn't apply in this and the final does it?

It doesn't apply, so Nisbet and Gogic are eligible for us and Gordon for them.

[Gmack7]

It doesn't apply, so Nisbet and Gogic are eligible for us and Gordon for them.

And Halliday 😁

[Brightside]

Its also the biggest game of our season.

I think it’s the biggest game for many of the fans. It’s not the biggest game for the club. Getting 3rd would be much bigger for us than getting to a cup final with no fans.

[K-Zazu]

I think it’s the biggest game for many of the fans. It’s not the biggest game for the club. Getting 3rd would be much bigger for us than getting to a cup final with no fans.

This is our problem who cares about finishing 3rd? I want to pump hearts and get to a cup final fans or no fans

[Alex Trager]

This is our problem who cares about finishing 3rd? I want to pump hearts and get to a cup final fans or no fans

I want both

[B.H.F.C]

I think it’s the biggest game for many of the fans. It’s not the biggest game for the club. Getting 3rd would be much bigger for us than getting to a cup final with no fans.

Remember in 2016 we had folk saying promotion was much more important than winning the cup. It wasn’t.

We will finish in a European place in the league this season, I have absolutely no doubt about it. Saturday is the biggest game we have by a mile. Nobody at the club should be in any doubt about that. And if they are, they shouldn’t be involved in football.

[hibbysam]

I want both

Most folk do, but potentially winning the cup again is of far more significance to us than finishing third. Begin to sound like English top tier clubs trying to play down the importance of winning trophies as opposed to finishing mid table.

[Onion]

Remember in 2016 we had folk saying promotion was much more important than winning the cup. It wasn’t.

We will finish in a European place in the league this season, I have absolutely no doubt about it. Saturday is the biggest game we have by a mile. Nobody at the club should be in any doubt about that. And if they are, they shouldn’t be involved in football.

:agree: Could not believe my pal thought promotion was more important. Really ? A chance for continued mediocrity and disappointment in the Prem over putting to bed one of the biggest hoodoos in sport ? Needless to say he was wrong and accepts that. 2016 was seismic in Hibernian History, arguably the biggest event in e clubs history,

On Sat, beating Hearts in the semi is crucial in so many ways. Difference between winning in losing for both clubs is huge.

[Brightside]

Remember in 2016 we had folk saying promotion was much more important than winning the cup. It wasn’t.

We will finish in a European place in the league this season, I have absolutely no doubt about it. Saturday is the biggest game we have by a mile. Nobody at the club should be in any doubt about that. And if they are, they shouldn’t be involved in football.

What’s worth more financially. It’s not a normal season. We need to do anything to bring income into the club. I want both. But 3rd will put us ina better place for next season when other clubs could be in a real mess.

[Wilson]

Remember in 2016 we had folk saying promotion was much more important than winning the cup. It wasn’t.

We will finish in a European place in the league this season, I have absolutely no doubt about it. Saturday is the biggest game we have by a mile. Nobody at the club should be in any doubt about that. And if they are, they shouldn’t be involved in football.

Hibs belong in the top flight. We shouldn't ever be out of it. I'd take promotion every time. I thought that in 2016 and stand by it.

[B.H.F.C]

Hibs belong in the top flight. We shouldn't ever be out of it. I'd take promotion every time. I thought that in 2016 and stand by it.

Seriously. You’d swap the cup win for promotion that season? Surely no.

Winning that cup transformed the club.

[B.H.F.C]

What’s worth more financially. It’s not a normal season. We need to do anything to bring income into the club. I want both. But 3rd will put us ina better place for next season when other clubs could be in a real mess.

As I said, I believe we are an absolute stick on for a top four finish this season regardless of what happens on Saturday.

Losing on Saturday will piss a lot of folk off that the club need on side. It’s huge IMO.

[JimBHibees]

As I said, I believe we are an absolute stick on for a top four finish this season regardless of what happens on Saturday.

Losing on Saturday will piss a lot of folk off that the club need on side. It’s huge IMO.

Absolutely massive in terms of keeping feel good factor continuing.

[eastterrace]

Hibs belong in the top flight. We shouldn't ever be out of it. I'd take promotion every time. I thought that in 2016 and stand by it. really you take promotion over a cup win , you have your opinion but your definitely in the minority on this one.

[Brightside]

As I said, I believe we are an absolute stick on for a top four finish this season regardless of what happens on Saturday.

Losing on Saturday will piss a lot of folk off that the club need on side. It’s huge IMO.

What’s the difference between 3rd and 4th? I don’t know. Is it enough to buy an up and coming young player for £300k? That’s my point. I totally get the feel good factor of beating them.

[B.H.F.C]

What’s the difference between 3rd and 4th? I don’t know. Is it enough to buy an up and coming young player for £300k? That’s my point. I totally get the feel good factor of beating them.

Prize money for finishing a place higher isn’t going to define things. A trophy gives you other revenue opportunities. It also makes people happy and happy people spend money.

[monktonharp]

I think it’s the biggest game for many of the fans. It’s not the biggest game for the club. Getting 3rd would be much bigger for us than getting to a cup final with no fans. not been on here for a while, but you are having a laugh , naw? we must be wanting to get to another SC Final shirley? and to beat the gorgie mob in the process would make it doubly better !!! . get third or get beat wi the gorgie mob, / FORGET IT MATE .
C.Final

[houstonhibbee]

How many subs are allowed?
It’s not going to be that wet is it?

[Since452]

Semi final eve! Do them Hibs.

[Man Down Under]

People who say Hearts are a Championship side, let's not forget how we won it, they certainly don't.

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[MWHIBBIES]

Hibs belong in the top flight. We shouldn't ever be out of it. I'd take promotion every time. I thought that in 2016 and stand by it.

We got both, though. Tell you what, when I'm lying on my deathbed it's not beating QoTS to secure promotion I'll be thinking about. We've won 10 major trophies in nearly 150 years. 2016 was well worth it. Same as winning tomorrow is more important than finishing 3rd, especially considering we'll be 4th at worst..

[green day]

We got both, though. Tell you what, when I'm lying on my deathbed it's not beating QoTS to secure promotion I'll be thinking about. We've won 10 major trophies in nearly 150 years. 2016 was well worth it. Same as winning tomorrow is more important than finishing 3rd, especially considering we'll be 4th at worst..

Agreed, its like Aberdeen fans banging on about their "success" under McInnes when they are actually talking about coming third.........If I was them I would be asking if one League Cup was enough for all the investment?

Back to Hibs - I cant describe how happy I was to lose the League Cup final and remain in the Championship for another year as a trade off for winning the Scottish Cup !! Would happily take a win this weekend and come 4th.

[Since452]

It's not going to be easy that's a given. We are however third in the top league for a reason. I want to see us take our chances though. In the games against Celtic and Aberdeen we've dominated the first half hour then gone on to lose the game. The game against Rangers shows how important it is scoring first. If we do then I think we'll score a couple more.

[jeffers]

I’m not really that fussed about winning the cup again tbh, not being there and no fans it just won’t be the same. Beating those ***** on the other hand.....

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m not really that fussed about winning the cup again tbh, not being there and no fans it just won’t be the same. Beating those ***** on the other hand.....

You aren't fussed if Hibs win only their 11th major honour ever? Can't agree with that at all. Winning trophies is what it's all about

[Sean1875]

Its folk saying things like 'its not the biggest game for the club' which has seen us on the wrong side of so many derbies. Neilson said yesterday theyve effectively got the players back early this summer in preparation for this game because that's how much it means to them - we should be exactly the same. This game is massive for us and a real chance to kick those ***** when they're down. Into them Hibs :aok

[The 90+2]

Lewis is out.

[Smartie]

Lewis is out.

I like Doig but I think Lewis is a big miss, on several levels.

[Since90+2]

Lewis is out.

Nice of you to make that public before tomorrow.

[Keith_M]

I love the comments claiming that when Hibs lose games against Hearts it's because the Fans are too negative.

It's real comedy gold.

[JohnMcM]

Lewis is out.

Did you fax that to Tyncastle too?

[Gloucester Hibs]

I love the comments claiming that when Hibs lose games against Hearts it's because the Fans are too negative.

It's real comedy gold.

Already this season there have been a number of games we’ve seen out with slender one goal leads. Could be coincidence but I think it’s benefitting us

[calumhibee1]

People who say Hearts are a Championship side, let's not forget how we won it, they certainly don't.

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Exactly. We weren’t a championship club back then and they aren’t now. They have some decent players who can hurt us if we aren’t up for it as much as they are. Best thing the team can do is treat hearts like they are another prem club which they are in all but name. Their squad is better than most in the prem on paper.

We have the better squad and should win this so anything less is a huge disappointment but it won’t be the walkover some expect

[Greenbeard]

Jack not giving much away in his pre game press conference. Two out with two returning. I'd take that as Stevenson and Mallan (I think) out with Murphy and Wright returning
"A couple missing and a couple back" was what he said, which hopefully means two of the entire squad are n/a, rather than two totally new injuries. The wry smile on his face as he said it shows that he is not too concerned and if you were playing poker against him you would suspect he is holding a strong hand. So the "two missing" hopefully includes Allan with Murphy and Wright available again.

[lord bunberry]

Just watched the press conference and I’m now officially hyper. :hyper

[jeffers]

You aren't fussed if Hibs win only their 11th major honour ever? Can't agree with that at all. Winning trophies is what it's all about

Under normal circumstances I’d totally agree with you

[superfurryhibby]

Lewis is out.

If you’re wrong will you leave us for good?

[cabbageandribs1875]

i hope this is the game where martin boyle finally recaptures his form from the first day v killie :pray:

[Andy74]

Exactly. We weren’t a championship club back then and they aren’t now. They have some decent players who can hurt us if we aren’t up for it as much as they are. Best thing the team can do is treat hearts like they are another prem club which they are in all but name. Their squad is better than most in the prem on paper.

We have the better squad and should win this so anything less is a huge disappointment but it won’t be the walkover some expect
They are Championship on merit. With a better squad than they have now they managed less points than we have now after 12 games.

Anything can happen on the day but let’s not give any merit to the fact they are there by accident. They are a decent Championship team just now and that’s that.

[JimboHibs]

What’s worth more financially. It’s not a normal season. We need to do anything to bring income into the club. I want both. But 3rd will put us ina better place for next season when other clubs could be in a real mess.

As if Rangers or Celtic could be in a real mess ... gimme a cup final over 3rd place everytime.

[FilipinoHibs]

Lewis is out.

What was the outlandish thing you said the last time before you disappeared?

[Onceinawhile]

Rocky

Lewis/doig
Halnon
Porteous
Mcginn

Mallan
Newell
Gogic
Boyle

Nisbet
Doidge

Depending on how Jamie Murphy is, I'd maybe start him instead of mallan, but given hearts may look to sit deep, mallan's ability to shoot from deep may come in handy.

[Greenbeard]

Rocky

Lewis/doig
Halnon
Porteous
Mcginn

Mallan
Newell
Gogic
Boyle

Nisbet
Doidge

Depending on how Jamie Murphy is, I'd maybe start him instead of mallan, but given hearts may look to sit deep, mallan's ability to shoot from deep may come in handy.
That's what you'd expect the starting line up to be Shirley.
I'd be surprised if Murphy starts. Based on form in recent matches, esp Killie, then the first to be hooked (for Murphy) unless he improves considerably should be Boyle. But here's hoping Hampden suits him and he rips them to shreds, getting at least one goal, one assist and one of them sent off.

[EI255]

This is our problem who cares about finishing 3rd? I want to pump hearts and get to a cup final fans or no fansI'd take finishing 2nd (CL spot) over a cup final.

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[Since90+2]

I'd take finishing 2nd (CL spot) over a cup final.

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That's not going to happen though.

[Lee Marvin]

Essentially a full blown Scottish 'hurricane' forecast for the match tomorrow. Can't imagine that suits us, tbh.

Very very nervous today which is not yet mitigated by any of the usual excitement.

GGTTH :flag:

[hibbydog]

I'd take finishing 2nd (CL spot) over a cup final.

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I guess finishing second in the league would be a more notable achievement than finishing second in the cup. Because I dont fancy us against Celtic and I never fancy us against Aberdeen.

But I'm desperate for revenge against Hearts. They financially cheated their way to 2 Scottish Cups, and humiliated us en route both times. The 2012 final was a dark, dark day for our club.

We now have a chance to put that right and we'll be unlikely to get this chance again any time soon, so I'm desperate that we take it.

But we've been kicked in the nuts so many times when a Hibs win is on the cards, so any kind of a win will do.

GGTTH

[Unseen work]

Can’t wait to moan after the game about how he started Mallan when Murphy was on the bench and would have been a much better selection for the left midfield role.

Can’t wait to moan after the game about how he started Murphy when he clearly wasn’t match fit and Mallan would have been a much better selection for the left midfield role.

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[Keith_M]

Forecast for tomorrow at 5pm is rain and 25mph wind. Not really a hurricane but not too pleasant.

I can imagine there'll be lots of long distance shots at goal, which will be awkward for the keepers in that wind.

[SHODAN]

I'd take finishing 2nd (CL spot) over a cup final.

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I'd take 10th and a cup final because it means beating them at Hampden.

[Coach Jon]

Rocky

Lewis/doig
Halnon
Porteous
Mcginn

Mallan
Newell
Gogic
Boyle

Nisbet
Doidge

Depending on how Jamie Murphy is, I'd maybe start him instead of mallan, but given hearts may look to sit deep, mallan's ability to shoot from deep may come in handy.

It will be a very competitive game tomorrow, meaning loads of free kicks, for that reason Mallan must play tomorrow.

[jeffers]

It will be a very competitive game tomorrow, meaning loads of free kicks, for that reason Mallan must play tomorrow.

Not for me. I can’t remember the last time Malian scored from a free kick and wouldn’t pick him on the off chance we get one in a decent position. Magennis starts for me.

[Logie Green]

Lewis is out.

Don't be surprised if Nesbit is also out......

[Since452]

Don't be surprised if Nesbit is also out......

As long as it isn't Nisbet

[Not So Young]

It's going to be very close with only the odd goal in it

Anyone who thinks it will be easy has obviously not learned anything from march because the same thing was being said before that game

[Since90+2]

Don't be surprised if Nesbit is also out......

Where are you getting that from?

[PatHead]

3-1 Hibs

[Stairway 2 7]

It's going to be very close with only the odd goal in it

Anyone who thinks it will be easy has obviously not learned anything from march because the same thing was being said before that game

We're a different animal and going to outplay them with our far better players. Halkett with be having nightmares about Martin Boyle running at him tonight. Hibs -1 is the bet

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Forecast for tomorrow at 5pm is rain and 25mph wind. Not really a hurricane but not too pleasant.

I can imagine there'll be lots of long distance shots at goal, which will be awkward for the keepers in that wind.

Gusts up to 56mph forecast for 5pm in Glasgow. Could be a leveller.

[Stairway 2 7]

Only hope is its very inclosed

[Since90+2]

Only hope is its very inclosed

Hampden? It's one of the most open stadiums there is. The gap between the stands and the pitch is horrendous. Wind will be blowing a gale all over the pitch.

[Tully]

No be any different from when we played at alloa in Scottish cup, terrible day but we coped

[Since452]

Think the conditions are going to be very reminiscent of that league cup final embarrassment against Celtic last season. Absolutely grim day to forget! Hopefully a better result this time. At least we'll be warm in our homes.

[Keith_M]

Hampden? It's one of the most open stadiums there is. The gap between the stands and the pitch is horrendous. Wind will be blowing a gale all over the pitch.


Not sure if I've misunderstood but Hampden is a fully enclosed stadium, unlike, say Easter Road or Ibrox.

The wind could normally come through both emergency exits but these are closed on match days as well.

[Billy Whizz]

Not sure if I've misunderstood but Hampden is a fully enclosed stadium, unlike, say Easter Road or Ibrox.

The wind could normally come through both emergency exits but these are closed on match days as well.

Are you going to be able to peek through some of the gaps😀

[Since90+2]

Not sure if I've misunderstood but Hampden is a fully enclosed stadium, unlike, say Easter Road or Ibrox.

The wind could normally come through both emergency exits but these are closed on match days as well.

It is fully enclosed but there is about a 100 foot gap between the stand and the pitch. If the wind is as bad as predicted then that's not going to stop the wind swirling around the park.

[Yorkshire HFC]

Only hope is its very inclosed

I'm pretty sure the Hibs players are used to a bit of wind and rain - at least I hope they are.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Don't be surprised if Nesbit is also out......

If you're telling the truth why would you put it out there?

[Logie Green]

As long as it isn't Nisbet

Apologies for spelling his name wrong.

[Logie Green]

If you're telling the truth why would you put it out there?

Why not? What difference does it make? I hope he plays but I’ve heard he might not.

[Tyler Durden]

Where are you getting that from?

Kickback rumours of a bereavement. Wouldn’t imagine it would keep him out even if true

[Coach Jon]

Why not? What difference does it make? I hope he plays but I’ve heard he might not.

I think he would want to play. I would in his position, but everyone is different I suppose.

[Coach Jon]

Not for me. I can’t remember the last time Malian scored from a free kick and wouldn’t pick him on the off chance we get one in a decent position. Magennis starts for me.
Its not just about scoring direct from free kicks, Mallan has a great delivery and many assists. Newells corners are poor, floated into the box with no pace on them, will be easy catching practice for the lesbian.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Why not? What difference does it make? I hope he plays but I’ve heard he might not.

I want Hearts to have as little info as possible about our line up.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Hope you enjoy all the attention.
Pathetic.

Astonishing.

[blackpoolhibs]

Hanlon out too, and Doidge doubtful along with Newell.

[kaimendhibs]

No need to make Neilsons job easier. Some things better left unsaid

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[Souter96Mac]

I've heard Rocky and Barnes have had a fight in training, both been suspended. We've had to sign Zlamel on an emergency loan

[hibbydog]

I've heard Rocky and Barnes have had a fight in training, both been suspended. We've had to sign Zlamel on an emergency loan

And Zibi has obtained dispensation from Covid travel rules, so is currently flying in as cover.

[danhibees1875]

And Zibi has obtained dispensation from Covid travel rules, so is currently flying in as cover.

Easy ruling, he could never catch a cold.

[oneone73]

Astonishing.

You're right, my reaction was over the top. I've deleted my post.
Apologies, Logie Green, I was just annoyed about that mob getting any kind of psychological boost.

[kaimendhibs]

You're right, my reaction was over the top. I've deleted my post.
Apologies, Logie Green, I was just annoyed about that mob getting any kind of psychological boost.No it wasnt

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[givescotlandfreedom]

You're right, my reaction was over the top. I've deleted my post.
Apologies, Logie Green, I was just annoyed about that mob getting any kind of psychological boost.

I was agreeing with you :D

[oneone73]

I was agreeing with you :D

😁

[Albanian Hibs]

Why not? What difference does it make? I hope he plays but I’ve heard he might not.

Attention seeker

[Since452]

Apologies for spelling his name wrong.

I would have thought a Hibs fan would know how to spell our top scorers name 🤔

[Albanian Hibs]

Kickback rumours of a bereavement. Wouldn’t imagine it would keep him out even if true

Pathetic lot

[Andy74]

Attention seeker

Shouldn’t really be forgotten this is just a football fan site.

Whether one of our better players might be available or not for one of the biggest games of the season is fair game. The matter in question is being discussed lots of other places, including other parts of this site.

I don’t think it is attention seeking at all.

[Stuart93]

Tbf it was on the pm board first. Before everyone starts having a pop at the poster.

I reckon JR may have mentioned him being missing if he was though

[erin go bragh]

Jack Ross just said on the live Hibs pass ,that our squad is stronger than last week . Take out of that but I know what I now think .
Bring them on 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[davhibby]

JR sounded quite positive on Hibs TV there so I’d be surprised if anything that bad was the case

[Bishop Hibee]

Jack Ross relaxed but not over confident in his interview. Sounded like the team was known early this week. Great banter between him, Yogi and Tam McManus

[erin go bragh]

Tbf it was on the pm board first. Before everyone starts having a pop at the poster.

I reckon JR may have mentioned him being missing if he was though

Putting things on the pm board is a wee bit different from it going on the main board imo .

[lord bunberry]

I would have thought a Hibs fan would know how to spell our top scorers name 🤔
Your kidding, Scott Allan is in his 3rd spell and people still spell his name wrongly.

[HibbyAndy]

Your kidding, Scott Allan is in his 3rd spell and people still spell his name wrongly.

I can trump that , Sir David Gray still gets mentioned as David Grey

[lord bunberry]

I can trump that , Sir David Gray still gets mentioned as David Grey
That’s the worst one.

[HoboHarry]

That’s the worst one.
Just as well Guilehame Boozyloon doesn't play for us anymore then.......

[lord bunberry]

Just as well Guilehame Boozyloon doesn't play for us anymore then.......
Thank god someone came up with boozy.

[Logie Green]

Attention seeker

If I wanted to seek attention I’d come on here to announce I’d given up my Away Season Ticket after a poor run of results.

[Stuart93]

You’d imagine we would’ve heard from somewhere that Nisbet was going to be missing.

[B.H.F.C]

Tomorrow is going to be a very long day waiting on this game.

[Smartie]

I can trump that , Sir David Gray still gets mentioned as David Grey

My phone used to autocorrect Gray to Grey so I go a wee bit easy when that one. I'm sure one or two of mine might have slipped through the net.

It's what my phone does to Hanlon and Mallan that really gets on my nerves.

[Kiddo]

You’d imagine we would’ve heard from somewhere that Nisbet was going to be missing.

He’s not missing, he’s at the team hotel tonight, 100% will play

[BS44]

He’s not missing, he’s at the team hotel tonight, 100% will play

This is excellent news

[ecky1875]

Law of averages says it’s our time to do it when it matters mon the cabbage!

[HH81]

Nerves have kicked in already. 5pm is a long time away!

[Gmack7]

Nerves have kicked in already. 5pm is a long time away!

Already, I'm killing time by going to the golf then begin to get in the match mode🍺🍺 around 1. CMON HIBS

[Stuart93]

He’s not missing, he’s at the team hotel tonight, 100% will play

Superb news

[Aldo]

I’m working until 3 so hopefully a quick day.

I am however a tad nervous.


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[FilipinoHibs]

I’m working until 3 so hopefully a quick day.

I am however a tad nervous.


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8 hours ahead here. Been up since 3am local time. Siesta over. A few beers then early bed. Alarm set for 12:30 am. Been nervous since the final whistle. C'MON HIBS😳

[Aldo]

8 hours ahead here. Been up since 3am local time. Siesta over. A few beers then early bed. Alarm set for 12:30 am. Been nervous since the final whistle. C'MON HIBS[emoji15]

Oft. Sure you be lying awake before your alarm. I probably would be!


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[Magpie]

Gutted that fans still aren’t allowed in. These are the games which make you fall in love with football.

Hopefully we can live the rest of our days with enjoyment again sooner rather than later.

Come on the Hibs.

[NC1875]

Been awake since 5, excitement/nerves well and truly kicked in now.

Gutted that we can’t get to watch the team at Hampden but as long as we win, that’ll do me.

Come on Hibs

[The Count]

We are the better team playing at a higher level and far more match fit.Heavy pitch some of Hearts players not fully match pitch will struggle over 90 minutes.Playing Arbroath and a undercooked Dundee to step up to Hibs will be difficult for them.All this revenge thing will not suddenly make them a good team.We as fans need to be more arrogant about our team against them they are against us. Hibs will win get on at 13/8.Enjoy the game lads.

[JohnMcM]

Tomorrow is going to be a very long day waiting on this game.

Good morning B.H.F.C.
Tomorrow is here now:greengrin You were right today is soooooo looooooong.:agree:

[Since452]

If the roles were reversed both them and us would be predicting a cricket score to Hearts. Let's get ****ing right in to then.

[Green_one]

If the roles were reversed both them and us would be predicting a cricket score to Hearts. Let's get ****ing right in to then.

I concur :agree:

[Sammy7nil]

If the roles were reversed both them and us would be predicting a cricket score to Hearts. Let's get ****ing right in to then.

They were and they did in 2016, we won the cup

[jingler1954]

Good morning B.H.F.C.
Tomorrow is here now:greengrin You were right today is soooooo looooooong.:agree:

Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday 😁😁

[jingler1954]

Good morning B.H.F.C.
Tomorrow is here now:greengrin You were right today is soooooo looooooong.:agree:

Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday.😁

[neil7908]

Weather in Glasgow looks absolutely brutal at 5pm. Heavy rain and wind speeds topping 50mph

[Greenbeard]

We are the better team playing at a higher level and far more match fit.Heavy pitch some of Hearts players not fully match pitch will struggle over 90 minutes.Playing Arbroath and a undercooked Dundee to step up to Hibs will be difficult for them.All this revenge thing will not suddenly make them a good team.We as fans need to be more arrogant about our team against them they are against us. Hibs will win get on at 13/8.Enjoy the game lads.
Aye, playing a quicker team, a wet pitch and their lack of sharpness are all factors in favour of them getting four or five in my view.
That's yellow cards, with at least one double yellow dropping them to 10.

[danhibees1875]

I can trump that , Sir David Gray still gets mentioned as David Grey

To be fair, that's only wrong by a shade.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Weather in Glasgow looks absolutely brutal at 5pm. Heavy rain and wind speeds topping 50mph

Test of out mettle - even more so with this weather if it turns out like that.

Time for a new chapter tho - so let’s do them. No quarter given.

[Ronniekirk]

Horrendous condition in west hope it calms down for kick off or will be a leveller and more physical team could benefit


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[Lee Marvin]

Horrendous condition in west hope it calms down for kick off or will be a leveller and more physical team could benefit


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I think we are now the more physical team. I can see us bullying Hearts today

[IanM]

On BBC Scotland - can you get the game on iPlayer live in England?

[Lancs Harp]

On BBC Scotland - can you get the game on iPlayer live in England?

I think its on Channel 876 on a the Sky box (if you have one obviously)

[hfc rd]

On BBC Scotland - can you get the game on iPlayer live in England?

Not sure but below should help you get it on the tv.

https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/bbc-scotland-when-does-it-launch-what-time-how-can-you-watch-262234

What channel can you watch it on?

BBC Scotland will be available on most platforms, but in the UK only.

It can be viewed on Freesat channels 106 (SD/HD, Scotland only), 108 (SD, Scotland, SD/HD, rest of UK) and 174 (SD, Rest of UK).

It will be on Sky channels 115 (SD/HD, Scotland), 457 (SD/HD, rest of UK), SD on 876 and on Virgin Media on 108 (HD, Scotland) and HD for the rest of the UK on 162.

It will also be available on Freeview channel 9 and 115 in HD, but only for viewers in Scotland.

[IanM]

Thanks all

[Since452]

Nerves building now

[Yorkshire HFC]

Horrendous condition in west hope it calms down for kick off or will be a leveller and more physical team could benefit


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Great - Hibs should be set up to be the more physical team.

[Northernhibee]

The slightly more subdued buildup to this may help us - the historic importance of the Scottish Cup is still there for us and it may mean less weight to carry on the shoulders. Much in the same way if we beat Falkirk in the play off semis or beat Ross County in the League Cup final we may not have had 21st May.

We've not been allowed to get carried away with ourselves and that could be a positive thing.

[One Day Soon]

Is there a match day thread? And is anyone else keeking it about this one as much as I am?

[Shanksaidno]

Is there a match day thread? And is anyone else keeking it about this one as much as I am?

So when do the teams get announced ??

[Toldo123]

My flat in Glasgow is shaking with the wind. Will be a dogfight out there

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[Callum_62]

So when do the teams get announced ??About 4

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[Shanksaidno]

The team selection is the first huge part of how today is going to unfold... will JR stick with Mallon or will Mutphy or Magennis play. Also will Lewis make it ?

[Shanksaidno]

The team selection is the first huge part of how today is going to unfold... will JR stick with Mallon or will Mutphy or Magennis play. Also will Lewis make it ?

Oops ... Mallan ... pre match typo nerves

[Shanksaidno]

Oops ... Mallan ... pre match typo nerves

Oops Murphy !!!

[Ronniekirk]

I think we are now the more physical team. I can see us bullying Hearts today

Hope so


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[Ronniekirk]

I think we are now the more physical team. I can see us bullying Hearts today

Well you were wrong


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[HendoDelivered]

Everyone knows we are a better side than them, the fans know it, the players know it and the neutrals know it. This is just another game for our players, they'll go and put in a professional performance and come away with the win. This will be one of our easiest games this season:wink:. Belief goes a long way.

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