Celtic away moved to Monday night/Celtic player tests positive

[O'Rourke3]

The government should have stopped them going given the current global explosion in the virus. Claiming that everybody else has tested negative is neither hear nor there. It takes up to 14 days from infection for the virus to show up in a test. The whole tour party should be put in quarantine for 14 days and tested st the end of it. If the game goes ahead then Hibs players and staff will be put at risk. Postponement is the likely outcome. Celtic will say they were operating within the guidelines. Government was too soft.The current rules allow for winter training. What will be interesting is whether any Hibs players test positive in 7-10 days after a number of Celtic players do. We can quite directly point at Celtic as the source.

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[hibbysam]

A total shambles from start to finish and this will run and run.

My take is there will not be enough time between now and tomorrow lunchtime to make decision re mondays game) to properly investigate and confirm who will need to self isolate and provide the right back up documentation/proof.

Celtic will not want to open up what could be a ****show of breaches. It’s all very well trainings each day, No car sharing, no showers, no lunch etc versus being i Dubai hotel, pool, bar, restaurant, travel to training etc.

I am 95% convinced game will be postponed and then investigation by SPFL

This idea of a 3-0 3 point penalty awarded to us is premature. It might end up being that but it would only be after investigation.

The wider implications for Scottish Football are bad. I would expect this would tip the balance of placing professional sport in the new proposed extra lockdown rules being discussed and the game being paused. The irony of all irony is this could have a detrimental impact on Rangers title e.g. Null and void.

There’s absolutely no chance of us winning 3-0. SFA will now throw out the charges against Killie and St Mirren, and state going forward this has to be the outcome, thus saving Celtic. Games will be rearranged.

[bingo70]

John Kennedy pretty much admitted to rule breaches the other day, the precedent has been set with Killie and St Mirren so if the game doesn’t go ahead we should be strongly fighting to be awarded the points

I don’t understand why the game can’t go ahead?

Celtic have an obligation to play the game. If they can’t play their first team then they need to go down the age groups to find players who can.

If they aren’t willing to do so and choose to forfeit the game instead then there should be severe consequences for them, over and above the 3 nil loss.

You can’t just not play a game as you think the only team you’re capable of putting out will get beat.

Celtic knew the risks when they left, they just need to suck it up and deal with it.

[CentreLine]

Is there that much harm in expressing our opinions on it as it stands?

We know that anything might happen tomorrow.

Yes, it is jumping the gun but when we play a match do we need to wait until it has reached a conclusion before commenting on it?

It's a big controversy and our club are involved, so it is well worthy of debate on a fans' forum.

No harm at all. It’s the comments that go further and react to outcomes that have not taken place that I find odd

[HibeeHibernian4]

John Kennedy pretty much admitted to rule breaches the other day, the precedent has been set with Killie and St Mirren so if the game doesn’t go ahead we should be strongly fighting to be awarded the points

But here's the kicker. Killie and St Mirren have their appeal hearing on the 14th (ie. this Thursday). Gives the SPFL enough time to realise "oh actually you weren't in the wrong let's take away those punishments". :rolleyes:

[BroxburnHibee]

Am I not looking properly or have William Hills removed the game from their site?

[davhibby]

I don’t understand why the game can’t go ahead?

Celtic have an obligation to play the game. If they can’t play their first team then they need to go down the age groups to find players who can.

If they aren’t willing to do so and choose to forfeit the game instead then there should be severe consequences for them, over and above the 3 nil loss.

You can’t just not play a game as you think the only team you’re capable of putting out will get beat.

Celtic knew the risks when they left, they just need to suck it up and deal with it.

I agree with you on that

[hibbysam]

I don’t understand why the game can’t go ahead?

Celtic have an obligation to play the game. If they can’t play their first team then they need to go down the age groups to find players who can.

If they aren’t willing to do so and choose to forfeit the game instead then there should be severe consequences for them, over and above the 3 nil loss.

You can’t just not play a game as you think the only team you’re capable of putting out will get beat.

Celtic knew the risks when they left, they just need to suck it up and deal with it.

The younger age groups haven’t been tested. If Hibs aren’t going to play the first team due to a Covid issue, there’s absolutely no chance of us playing anyone untested.

[Sir David Gray]

Am I not looking properly or have William Hills removed the game from their site?

Not sure but Sky Bet removed it earlier.

[hibbysam]

Am I not looking properly or have William Hills removed the game from their site?

They will have until confirmation the game is going ahead and if so, what squad Celtic will have. Covering their own backs really.

[Peevemor]

Jumping the gun a bit here lads, no?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using TapatalkThere's an incredible amount of outrage about a lot of things that (a) haven't happened yet and (b) can't all happen in any case.

Speculation is fine, but people really should calm down until we know what we should be angry about.

[HibeeHibernian4]

There's an incredible amount of outrage about a lot of things that (a) haven't happened yet and (b) can't all happen in any case.

Speculation is fine, but people really should calm down until we know what we should be angry about.

The thing is, people have seen this script before. Up to and including August when Celtic's "punishment" for being so unaware of their players' movements that Bolingoli was able swan off to Spain was an almost entirely-suspended fine and rearranged games.

[Del Boy]

Tomorrow is going to be very interesting anyway

[hibbysam]

There's an incredible amount of outrage about a lot of things that (a) haven't happened yet and (b) can't all happen in any case.

Speculation is fine, but people really should calm down until we know what we should be angry about.

We were all angry about the game being moved because we knew why it was moved - told to calm down until it was confirmed.

We were all angry when they still insisted on going last week when we knew positive cases would come and it would effect us - told to calm down as it might not happen.

Now we are angry because we know fine well that the game will either go ahead tomorrow minus a couple of players (while the rest potentially infect our team), or it’ll be called off by the government and Celtic will get away Scot free - told to calm down until that happens.

Majority of us have been right all along and I’d hedge my bets that one of two of the above scenario’s happen.

[easty]

But here's the kicker. Killie and St Mirren have their appeal hearing on the 14th (ie. this Thursday). Gives the SPFL enough time to realise "oh actually you weren't in the wrong let's take away those punishments". :rolleyes:

I think the 3-0 results given against St Mirren and Killie would have been/will be overturned regardless of this Celtc incident.

[Peevemor]

The thing is, people have seen this script before. Up to and including August when Celtic's "punishment" for being so unaware of their players' movements that Bolingoli was able swan off to Spain was an almost entirely-suspended fine and rearranged games.It's not at all the same thing.

It wouldn't surprise me if what's decided tomorrow doesn't please us, but I'll wait to see what that is before blowing a gasket.

There are even people criticising Hibs here. WTF is that all about?

[Peevemor]

We were all angry about the game being moved because we knew why it was moved - told to calm down until it was confirmed.

We were all angry when they still insisted on going last week when we knew positive cases would come and it would effect us - told to calm down as it might not happen.

Now we are angry because we know fine well that the game will either go ahead tomorrow minus a couple of players (while the rest potentially infect our team), or it’ll be called off by the government and Celtic will get away Scot free - told to calm down until that happens.

Majority of us have been right all along and I’d hedge my bets that one of two of the above scenario’s happen.

I was annoyed about the game being moved against our will. It takes more than that to anger me.

Apart from Celtic themselves, everybody is condemning their going on the trip. However we have know idea whether the player who's positive caught the virus abroad. There's every possibility that he caught it prior to leaving.

We don't know what will be decided tomorrow. Some people have already decided to be angry about it which is plain daft. Calm the jets!

The majority have been right all along about what? Being angry?

There's nothing to be right or wrong about.

[Nicho87]

What was reason it was moved? Celtic wanting a trip away?

[hibbysam]

I was annoyed about the game being moved against our will. It takes more than that to anger me.

Apart from Celtic themselves, everybody is condemning their going on the trip. However we have know idea whether the player who's positive caught the virus abroad. There's every possibility that he caught it prior to leaving.

We don't know what will be decided tomorrow. Some people have already decided to be angry about it which is plain daft. Calm the jets!

The majority have been right all along about what? Being angry?

There's nothing to be right or wrong about.

It’s pretty certain he caught it prior to going. That makes the trip worse. If he caught it here and they done the usual, he wouldn’t have been sharing planes, buses and hotels with the rest of his team, or lying on sun loungers drinking pints while not social distancing.

[HibeeHibernian4]

What was reason it was moved? Celtic wanting a trip away?

Yes. Something that some of us spotted from the outset.

[hibbysam]

Yes. Something that some of us spotted from the outset.

There’s a reason Celtic were very quiet publicly about going away from the outset.

[Peevemor]

Yes. Something that some of us spotted from the outset.Congratulations Sherlock!

This is the postponement that Hibs objected to with the whole story widely reported in the media?

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/likestotalk1/status/1348350416506015747?s=21

Apologies if already posted but close contact according to government website includes anyone that has travelled on the same plane.

I previously used the Scotland under 21’s as an example but I don’t see how anybody that was on the flight from Dubai can be involved tomorrow.

Elite sportsman aren’t excluded from the isolating guidelines if they’ve been in contact with someone who’s tested positive

[FilipinoHibs]

A total shambles from start to finish and this will run and run.

My take is there will not be enough time between now and tomorrow lunchtime to make decision re mondays game) to properly investigate and confirm who will need to self isolate and provide the right back up documentation/proof.

Celtic will not want to open up what could be a ****show of breaches. It’s all very well trainings each day, No car sharing, no showers, no lunch etc versus being i Dubai hotel, pool, bar, restaurant, travel to training etc.

I am 95% convinced game will be postponed and then investigation by SPFL

This idea of a 3-0 3 point penalty awarded to us is premature. It might end up being that but it would only be after investigation.

The wider implications for Scottish Football are bad. I would expect this would tip the balance of placing professional sport in the new proposed extra lockdown rules being discussed and the game being paused. The irony of all irony is this could have a detrimental impact on Rangers title e.g. Null and void.

Maybe that is part of Celtic's plan😀

[southern hibby]

It’s a conspiracy I tell ya.
Celtic doing this knowing Scottish football has had a yellow card from Scottish Government so they’re wanting a red card and footy to be stopped so the newco win nowt. 😉 🤞🤞🤞

But on a serious note.....IT’S A CONSPIRACY I TELL YA.

GGTTH

[1875Sean]

https://twitter.com/likestotalk1/status/1348350416506015747?s=21

Apologies if already posted but close contact according to government website includes anyone that has travelled on the same plane.

I previously used the Scotland under 21’s as an example but I don’t see how anybody that was on the flight from Dubai can be involved tomorrow.

Elite sportsman aren’t excluded from the isolating guidelines if they’ve been in contact with someone who’s tested positive

That wasn’t the case for Scotland under 21s, they all went to Greece and 11 were identified as close contacts not the full squad

[southern hibby]

Don’t know how this will turn out with the game tomorrow but I think it would be a start from Celtic apologising to us at least admitting you have made a mistake is the start of rectifying it.


GGTTH

[hibbysam]

Congratulations Sherlock!

This is the postponement that Hibs objected to with the whole story widely reported in the media?

Again, Hibs had a problem with the process, not the end decision as Jack Ross keeps repeating.

[bingo70]

That wasn’t the case for Scotland under 21s, they all went to Greece and 11 were identified as close contacts not the full squad

Yeah, I used them earlier as an example for whey Celtic would need tk be missing 10 or 11 players tomorrow night.

The government website seems pretty clear there though, is it possible the rules have been tightened up since the Scotland under 21s were away?

[CMurdoch]

Hold the phone: https://twitter.com/jamesmatthewsky/status/1348396306352513025

Scottish Govt spokesperson: No decision yet on whether Celtic in clear under ‘elite sports’ qualification. Celtic being spoken to by officials from Scot Govt & NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Info will be fed back to Ministers who will make decision-possibly lunchtime tmrw @SkyNews (https://twitter.com/SkyNews)

The content of that there tweet is a game changer and would tend to indicate the plug will be pulled on tomorrows game and to an extent let Cellik of the hook although it would reignite the anger of the Scottish Govt having to deal with football clubs again when they are up to their eyes in real life.
Let's reconvene at lunchtime with popcorn and watch it play out.

[lord bunberry]

I don’t understand why the game can’t go ahead?

Celtic have an obligation to play the game. If they can’t play their first team then they need to go down the age groups to find players who can.

If they aren’t willing to do so and choose to forfeit the game instead then there should be severe consequences for them, over and above the 3 nil loss.

You can’t just not play a game as you think the only team you’re capable of putting out will get beat.

Celtic knew the risks when they left, they just need to suck it up and deal with it.
Are the younger teams being tested for covid? If they’re not can they be tested in time for the game?

[hibbysam]

Are the younger teams being tested for covid? If they’re not can they be tested in time for the game?

No and no, testing takes 24 hours, remembering our issues in pre season.

[oldbutdim]

Julian won’t play and unless another two or three test positive..........

[dp00]

No and no, testing takes 24 hours, remembering our issues in pre season.

Sure at celtics expense they could get there youth team tested and results before game tommorrow night


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[Callum_62]

Did the Aston Villa u10s get all test before Liverpool game?

I think the most likely outcome is an postponement

although if 10 of them have been marked as close contacts and thats it- thats not enough to cause the game to be off

Either way an absolute **** show by Celtic

[hibbysam]

Did the Aston Villa u10s get all test before Liverpool game?

I think the most likely outcome is an postponement

although if 10 of them have been marked as close contacts and thats it- thats not enough to cause the game to be off

Villa had made that call days in advance. Any games that have been same day both up here and down south have been called off.

[B.H.F.C]

Don’t know how this will turn out with the game tomorrow but I think it would be a start from Celtic apologising to us at least admitting you have made a mistake is the start of rectifying it.


GGTTH

Celtic, apologise! No danger. This will turn in to a story about them being hard done by.

[Magpie]

Celtic should have had some sense and avoided a training camp abroad in the current climate. I will be disappointed if the game is postponed over something which was avoidable and shouldn’t have been authorised.

They should be made to play the kids or forfeit the match imo.

[gbhibby]

Get off with what?

If the player concerned has been in close contact with others then they won't be involved tomorrow night.

Why can't people wait and see what happens tomorrow without making all sorts of assumptions?
Agree I think the game will go ahead, will be interesting though what the celtic team will be.
The spfl will more than likely overturn the sanctions of St Mirren and Killie . Celtic have now been involved twice in covid related infractions the SPFL will not want to punish them, so have to save face.

[HibeeHibernian4]

My prediction is that the game gets postponed tomorrow on government orders and Celtic (largely) get away with it.

[majorhibs]

Pitchforks r us, eh? Some amount of hysteria feedin itself on this thread tho! I’m wi the few laid back tranquilo posters sayin let’s see what the morn brings.

[Peevemor]

My prediction is that the game gets postponed tomorrow on government orders and Celtic (largely) get away with it.I reckon that might be what happens too.

It could also have happened had they not gone away.

[Callum_62]

I reckon that might be what happens to.

It could also have happened had they not gone away.

Could but surely the travelling part is making postponement much more likely

Has any game been postponed outwith clubs having breaches in guidance?

[gbhibby]

My prediction is that the game gets postponed tomorrow on government orders and Celtic (largely) get away with it.
Hope not as it should be SPFL that makes that call. Scot Gov have said that elite sports are exempt from the new conditions pertaining to Dubai.

[HibeeHibernian4]

Could but surely the travelling part is making postponement much more likely

:agree:

They have brought this entirely on themselves. If they'd had a normal week at home and a players' partner comes home from work and they're carrying the virus, then sure, nothing can be done.

The arrogance of these pricks to swan off to Dubai at the height of a pandemic though. It would be breathtaking if it wasn't Celtic Football Club. Arrogant since day one and I can't ****ing stand them.

[HibeeHibernian4]

Hope not as it should be SPFL that makes that call. Scot Gov have said that elite sports are exempt from the new conditions pertaining to Dubai.

Nope it's still up in the air. This is now the latest news on that front :aok:: https://twitter.com/jamesmatthewsky/status/1348396306352513025

[Magpie]

I’m grateful that the government have allowed elite sport to continue even in this really difficult time where many can’t work, see friends and family or do the things they love the most.

Celtic’s behaviour is a massive kick in the teeth to the sport community and the government. Would they be behaving like this if they were top of the league?

[Jim44]

Agree I think the game will go ahead, will be interesting though what the celtic team will be.
The spfl will more than likely overturn the sanctions of St Mirren and Killie . Celtic have now been involved twice in covid related infractions the SPFL will not want to punish them, so have to save face.

I really can’t see them doing that, simply to avoid punishing Celtic. Any credibility the SPFL and SFA have will fly out the window.

[Since452]

Celtic, by their sheer arrogance have ****ed this for everyone. What on earth were they thinking? I really hope Hibs do the right thing and refuse to play. This game should not be going ahead.

[JimBHibees]

I don’t understand why the game can’t go ahead?

Celtic have an obligation to play the game. If they can’t play their first team then they need to go down the age groups to find players who can.

If they aren’t willing to do so and choose to forfeit the game instead then there should be severe consequences for them, over and above the 3 nil loss.

You can’t just not play a game as you think the only team you’deem capable of putting out will get beat.

Celtic knew the risks when they left, they just need to suck it up and deal with it.

Exactly what should happen

[Brightside]

Game will get postponed. No points awarded.

[we are hibs]

The game being postponed is unacceptable. Why should our fixture schedule be affected yet again because Celtic are a bunch of amatuer jokers? Play the game tonight (with players who werent at close contact) or give us the points.

[HH81]

The game being postponed is unacceptable. Why should our fixture schedule be affected because Celtic are a bunch of amatuer jokers? Play the game tonight or give us the points.

Agreed but no players from the trip can play. Tests can be done in minutes now so no excuse not to be able to test other players not on the holiday.

[green day]

As everyone seems to be making predictions, here is mine.

Match will go ahead as planned.

[green with envy]

As everyone seems to be making predictions, here is mine.

Match will go ahead as planned.

Of course it will. :agree:

[SaulGoodman]

As everyone seems to be making predictions, here is mine.

Match will go ahead as planned.

Celtic will field a youth team..


.. we’ll still get beat.

[GreenCastle]

Celtic will field a youth team..


.. we’ll still get beat.

We played their reserve / youth team earlier in season and got beat!

Game should definitely go ahead.

I’m sure Hibs will tell us if Celtic have tried to postpone it - as far as we are aware there are no news of that yet - so business as usual.

[Brooster]

My main concern is Hibs picking up infections further down the line due to mixing with Celtic tonight.

[Onion]

I really can’t see them doing that, simply to avoid punishing Celtic. Any credibility the SPFL and SFA have will fly out the window.

They have none to lose. There's not a chance that Celtic will forfeit this game 0-3. If that means reversing a couple of meaningless match decisions, so be it. This is heading for a straight postponement, with Hibs told to play the game whenever Celtic think they are ready and able to play the match.

[04Sauzee]

We played their reserve / youth team earlier in season and got beat!

Game should definitely go ahead.

I’m sure Hibs will tell us if Celtic have tried to postpone it - as far as we are aware there are no news of that yet - so business as usual.

This is the team that Celtic beat pre-season

Hibs : Dabrowski, Stirling, Gray, Jackson, Hanlon, Doig, Hallberg, F. Murray, Mallan, Horgan, Gullan.

Subs: Johnson (Gk), James, Yeats, Campbell, I. Murray, Shanley

[The Captain....]

My main concern is Hibs picking up infections further down the line due to mixing with Celtic tonight.Thats how I feel as well. Hibs, their players and their families have been put in an unenviable position by celtic. I'd refuse to play if I was making the decision.

I'd personally be in favour of scrapping the league this season tbh. It feels like we're just going thru the motions and I can't help feeling we are placing players, officials and their families at increased risk. I care less and less about it with each passing week. Probably in the minority with that view as I know others feel football should continue but I'd ask are you really getting much enjoyment from watching the games. I'm struggling to watch the full 90 mins..never been great at watching games on TV.

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[Jim44]

I think I read that a decision will be made by or at lunchtime. Is that not leaving things a bit late for us?

[Siralbertkidd]

I am now reading that they took a player on crutches to the "training camp", but they still deny it was just a cheap holiday in other peoples misery (copyright The Sex Pistols). Really?

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1348555248831496192?s=21

Some of the replies to that bog standard (probably scheduled) match day tweet are incredible. Real glimpse into the mindset of the average punter.

[Peevemor]

I think I read that a decision will be made by or at lunchtime. Is that not leaving things a bit late for us?

Why?

Hibs should carry on as normal until told otherwise.

I'd rather the time necessary was taken to make the correct decision.

[Souter96Mac]

Yeah let's wait til Midday and see what's said. I'm expecting the game to either go ahead as normal with Celtic's normal squad, or the game postponed

[green day]

Real glimpse into the mindset of the average punter.

Perhaps not the average punter, but the punters who are "outraged" even though they dont know why or what the facts are, they are still 100% certain that Hibs "should grow a pair" and "refuse to play"...................fannies is the word I would use.

[GreenCastle]

I think I read that a decision will be made by or at lunchtime. Is that not leaving things a bit late for us?

It’s not like they have 60,000 folk attending.

The government briefing today could be interesting with some questions being asked.

It’s no benefit to the game up here if games in top league are off / league is suspended- they need the £££ / don’t need the rearranging hassle / stress of keeping one side of the old firm happy.

[Radium]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1348555248831496192?s=21

Some of the replies to that bog standard (probably scheduled) match day tweet are incredible. Real glimpse into the mindset of the average punter.

https://twitter.com/itslegaltender/status/1348560667910004741?s=21

The new away strip was quite funny


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[flash]

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1348555248831496192?s=21

Some of the replies to that bog standard (probably scheduled) match day tweet are incredible. Real glimpse into the mindset of the average punter.
Indeed. I was happy to point that out on the twitter thread. To be honest these morons abuse Hibs every time the club tweet regardless of content.

[Itsnoteasy]

There is talk that they may have to field a reserve team tonight & on Saturday v Livi. I can't seem to find a price for Hibs on bet 365.

[Gmack7]

There is talk that they may have to field a reserve team tonight & on Saturday v Livi. I can't seem to find a price for Hibs on bet 365.

All firms have suspended betting on tonight's game i think

[PH91]

All firms have suspended betting on tonight's game i think

The game is back on skybet. Still getting Hibs at 5/1, dropped from 8/1 last night.

[.Sean.]

If one positive (other than celtics Covid tests) comes from this is that a tiny minority of our support might finally removed their tongues from Celtics *****.

Bunch of arrogant ***** full of their own importance. I hope the game goes ahead tonight and we pump their under 18s ten nil

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

If one positive (other than celtics Covid tests) comes from this is that a tiny minority of our support might finally removed their tongues from Celtics *****.

Bunch of arrogant ***** full of their own importance. I hope the game goes ahead tonight and we pump their under 18s ten nil

You just know that we’d probably have a stinker and get beat!

[Since452]

Thats how I feel as well. Hibs, their players and their families have been put in an unenviable position by celtic. I'd refuse to play if I was making the decision.

I'd personally be in favour of scrapping the league this season tbh. It feels like we're just going thru the motions and I can't help feeling we are placing players, officials and their families at increased risk. I care less and less about it with each passing week. Probably in the minority with that view as I know others feel football should continue but I'd ask are you really getting much enjoyment from watching the games. I'm struggling to watch the full 90 mins..never been great at watching games on TV.

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This is how i'm starting to feel about it. Never thought id see the day when i wanted a Hibs game postponed due to concerns for the players health. Total farce. There are more important things than football right now.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Mandatory quarantine on arrivals from Dubai to Scotland effective tomorrow morning

And applies retrospectively if you returned in last 10 days

[basehibby]

Gogic situation is different as he received a positive covid test initially. I don’t know why they bothered with the two subsequent tests that showed it was a false positive but they just stuck with the original one that incorrectly said he had covid.

Celtics problem here is that anyone that’s been within 2 metres for a prolonged period of time (15 minutes) also needs to isolate. The negative tests they’ve had since mean nothing, the negative tests don’t mean they don’t have covid, it could just mean it’s not showing up yet.

Scotland under 21’s, the St Mirren goalies and that Hamilton player have all missed games because of that. I know it’s different laws in England but Aguero wasn’t allowed to play today because of that, despite testing negative.

If the Celtic player that tested positive is the only Celtic player effected by this ill be amazed.


That's a good point - this could well end up being a false positive test result as I understand there is a high proportion of false positives.

Regardless of that though - I demand that the powers that be PUNISH Celtc - BAN all their players and if at all possible have them all BURNED as witches - then give the points to Hibs. :cb

[hibbyfraelibby]

You can’t backdate it
They are the Government and they can and have

[Ronniekirk]

And applies retrospectively if you returned in last 10 days

But Elite Athlete s are Exempt


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[660]

Indeed. I was happy to point that out on the twitter thread. To be honest these morons abuse Hibs every time the club tweet regardless of content.

There is similar abuse on here tbf

[hibbyfraelibby]

Are the younger teams being tested for covid? If they’re not can they be tested in time for the game?

Think they have have negative result within 96hours of match

[Tam]

Celtic forum saying announcement due shortly and it’s not good news with 10 players infected?? May be rubbish but will see if and when announcement is made.

[Stuart93]

But Elite Athlete s are Exempt


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Yep but any player in close contact with the person who tested positive should isolate and players have been made to do this in line with guidelines.

Reading from the government website close contact also includes sharing a plane with someone who’s tested positive

[Jim44]

Thats how I feel as well. Hibs, their players and their families have been put in an unenviable position by celtic. I'd refuse to play if I was making the decision.

I'd personally be in favour of scrapping the league this season tbh. It feels like we're just going thru the motions and I can't help feeling we are placing players, officials and their families at increased risk. I care less and less about it with each passing week. Probably in the minority with that view as I know others feel football should continue but I'd ask are you really getting much enjoyment from watching the games. I'm struggling to watch the full 90 mins..never been great at watching games on TV.

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Possibly a sensible thing to do but it would probably play into Celtic’s hands as it would deprive Rangers of stopping 10IAR. Until the recent fiasco, I would have preferred Celtic to succeed before Rangers, but their recent outrageous behaviour has changed that and I have nothing but contempt for them.

[bingo70]

Celtic forum saying announcement due shortly and it’s not good news with 10 players infected?? May be rubbish but will see if and when announcement is made.

I don’t think it’ll be 10 players infected, it will be 10 players that need to isolate.

I personally think that’s the best case scenario for them. The entire squad should have to isolate going by the government website.

[Del Boy]

10 players unavailable is hardly the end of the world for a club with the size of squad of Celtic. It’s highly unlikely to be 10 players who would have started.

[Carheenlea]

Sky TV will no doubt have a say in all this too. Their only priority will be having a Celtic game to show tonight.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

[Jim44]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

........ how convenient.:rolleyes: Should they do away with useless undersoil heating?

[Magpie]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

😂 laughable.

[Unseen work]

Is it just me that still wouldn’t beep confident playing Celtic’s under 20s or 18s? :greengrin

[Heisenberg]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

No chance it’ll be frozen now. Temperatures back up and raining regularly in Glasgow.

[Keith_M]

As everyone seems to be making predictions, here is mine.

Match will go ahead as planned.


Yep, with only the player who tested positive left out, as he wasn't in close contact with any of his team-mates, honest Guv.

[hibbie02]

My main concern is Hibs picking up infections further down the line due to mixing with Celtic tonight.

To be fair, is that not a risk every time we go through to Soapdodgerville? :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

No chance it will be frozen, it's been well above freezing for the past 24 hours.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

I was in Glasgow on Sat and it wasn't that bad.

If they're using that as an excuse they're at it.

[hibbysam]

Sky TV will no doubt have a say in all this too. Their only priority will be having a Celtic game to show tonight.

Not on health and safety grounds. A bit like they don’t have a say when it comes to unplayable pitches etc. Think at least 1 Sky game has been called off for Covid this season already (Celtic v Aberdeen I think).

[Keith_M]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/


It's currently 9C in Glasgow, so that won't happen.

Maybe they'll go for the Hearts' style 'flooded pitch' postponement excuse.

[SHODAN]

No chance it will be frozen, it's been well above freezing for the past 24 hours.

The game will go ahead but if we're winning with 5 mins left some Celtic fans will invade the stadium and run onto the pitch and the referee will order a replay.

[GordonHFC]

In view of their recent performances could Celtic be taken to court for using the term 'Elite'?

[we are hibs]

Decision imminent apparently

[Danderhall Hibs]

Celtic might try and get the game cancelled - they’ll no doubt be able to get inside info on the appeals process for Killie/St Mirren and the consequences (or lack of) that they’re going to face.

Might be worth the gamble.

[brog]

And then... Oh look the pitch is frozen....

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/partick-thistle-postponement-ominous-sign-for-celtic-v-hibernian/

I believe they thought Hail, Hail, was the weather forecast! :greengrin

[Onion]

The game will go ahead but if we're winning with 5 mins left some Celtic fans will invade the stadium and run onto the pitch and the referee will order a replay.

Yip. has a familiar feel to it 😐. I was at that game too.

[AugustaHibs]

https://twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348593061669072898?s=07

[Magpie]

https://twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348593061669072898?s=07

Not 100% certain he’s a reliable source.

[we are hibs]

13 celtic players told to isolate and 3 coaching staff

[JimboHibs]

3 week break confirmed for all football below the Championship

[bringbackbenny]

Not 100% certain he’s a reliable source.

Erse that is Ewan Murray thinks different outcome coming

https://twitter.com/mrewanmurray/status/1348595968552427520?s=19

[GreenCastle]

https://twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348593061669072898?s=07

There will be a break for lowland league etc for 3 week break - but doesn’t cover top league.

Somehow the championship continues which doesn’t make sense due to lack of testing.

[cabbageandribs1875]

according to some dude on a sellick forum Kris Commons has said he wouldn't play tonight if he was still a hibs player


and another says: DR saying 13 players and key staff to isolate



could be a loady

[Since90+2]

The pitch won't be a problem.

[bringbackbenny]

https://twitter.com/Record_Sport/status/1348596605667176450?s=19

[Peevemor]

https://twitter.com/Record_Sport/status/1348596605667176450?s=19

Haha!

Bring them on!

[Brightside]

This game better not be cancelled ..... :greengrin

[Unseen work]

13 out is too good to be true, the game will be postponed.

No way will they allow that to happen to their beloved Celtic.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/tedermeatballs/status/1348597646169149441?s=21

13 just now but that figure could go up.

If Lennon insisted on this trip and wasn’t able to control the players, as well as breaking the rules himself it could cost him his job. His coat was on a shoogly peg already

[Northernhibee]

If their main coaching staff are isolating then will they need to get a youth coach to throw a chair at Kamberi and call him a prick? :hmmm:

[Ronniekirk]

13 celtic players told to isolate and 3 coaching staff

If true and no punishment dished out ,apart from play game on another date and small fine ,the whole thing is a farce .
Saw someone else saying new guidelines will be issued to all clubs ,so again if true that gets Celtic off the hook
The fact that between Celtic and the Tbe Scottish Government no one had the common sense to put s stop to this trip ,is a non sense as the situation in Dubai has been well known since turn of the year and was getting worse


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[Phil MaGlass]

We will probably still lose the game

[Magpie]

All for a wee trip to Dubai.

[Northernhibee]

All for a wee trip to Dubai.

And a couple of pints by the pool.

[Vault Boy]

All for a wee trip to Dubai.

A morally dubious place to visit at the best of time, somehow made so much ****ing worse.

They should be absolutely hammered, but I think we know how that ends.

[MrRobot]

The fact that they have moved the game without our permission and for a small break to Dubai while there is a pandemic is an absolute joke.

Set an example, the game should go ahead and all players in contact with the infected player should be isolating.

This is their own doing and they have already moved the game once. under no circumstance should the game be cancelled just to ensure they can field a strong team. **** them.

[FilipinoHibs]

Someone saying on Facebook all games below championship have been suspended from midnight tonight.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55616399

[Pretty Boy]

No way should the game be postponed.

If they can put a team on the park with youths etc then they should. If they can't then we get the points.

Hibs shouldn't be further inconvenienced or penalised because of Celtic's jolly.

[JimBHibees]

No way should the game be postponed.

If they can put a team on the park with youths etc then they should. If they can't then we get the points.

Hibs shouldn't be further inconvenienced or penalised because of Celtic's jolly.

Spot on.

[BoltonHibee]

Someone saying on Facebook all games below championship have been suspended from midnight tonight.

Lower leagues in Scotland suspended for three weeks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55616399


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[cabbageandribs1875]

source, the radio

game still scheduled to take place

[I'm_cabbaged]

They’ll be gathering everybody’s phones together for test and protect

[pogo]

Someone saying on Facebook all games below championship have been suspended from midnight tonight.

BBC saying this as well, Championship to go ahead, assuming they start testing players.

[we are hibs]

Game on

[Gordy M]

No way should the game be postponed.

If they can put a team on the park with youths etc then they should. If they can't then we get the points.

Hibs shouldn't be further inconvenienced or penalised because of Celtic's jolly.

The youth players wont have been tested though.....thats the issue.

[JimBHibees]

The youth players wont have been tested though.....thats the issue.

If they have been training at their training centre they must have been tested would make no sense otherwise.

[GreenCastle]

BBC saying this as well, Championship to go ahead, assuming they start testing players.

They all got funds recently so surely can afford it.

They obviously don’t want to stop championship as the effect it has on promotion / relegation.

[cabbageandribs1875]

and another dude: apparently 15, 10 first team players




what's the odds hibs agree to a postponement ?

[Sean1875]

Lennon self isolating :faf:

[Vault Boy]

Hope we punish these selfish *******s on the park

[JimBHibees]

Game on

Where you hearing that? Jackson from DR seemed to be suggesting they were still waiting on further test results.

[Magpie]

At least they will play the game this evening. Fantastic opportunity to win.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Game on

[Magpie]

Where you hearing that? Jackson from DR seemed to be suggesting they were still waiting on further test results.

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/january/Celtic-Football-Club-Statement/

[Pretty Boy]

The youth players wont have been tested though.....thats the issue.

That's where the 2nd part of my solution comes in.

Celtic chose to go on a holiday. The football authorities and government ratified it. If they have created a situation in which they can't fulfil a fixture then no allowances should be made for them. Forfeit the game and a 3-0 win for Hibs. This isn't a case in which a player has picked up the virus in a supermarket or whatever. They went on an unnecessary trip, their assistant manager admitted they broke protocols and they now have to face the consequences.

[Vault Boy]

Where you hearing that? Jackson from DR seemed to be suggesting they were still waiting on further test results.

Raman Bhardwaj saying it's on

[Northernhibee]

Hope we punish these selfish *******s on the park

If they end up putting out a team of 15 and 16 year olds then we should look to turn in our performance of the season and put ten past them.

[JimBHibees]

and another dude: apparently 15, 10 first team players




what's the odds hibs agree to a postponement ?

Surely we wouldn't agree to that.

[Jones28]

So game is on and Celtic have a severely depleted squad and their manager is self isolating?

What the **** is going on?

[Chorley Hibee]

Still think there is a health risk being posed to Hibs here.

All those players on Dubai trip should be isolating. Government guidance clearly states that a close contact is anyone who shares a plane (nothing about 2 rows either side etc).

Concern surely that further cases will develop later in the week, possibly amongst Celtic players still eligible to play this evening.

I think the game should be off and Hibs awarded the points. I also think there has to be serious thought given to curtailment of the season given the current predicament.

[Sir David Gray]

:faf: :faf: :faf:

[ArmadaleHibs]

Celtic have confirmed they will be fulfilling tonight’s fixture

[lord bunberry]

Come on the hibees, let’s punish them.

[Peevemor]

Hopefully that'll calm some people on here down.

[Sir David Gray]

Get it up ye Celtic.

[we are hibs]

Why the **** did they take an iniured player to a "training camp"? Chancing *******s.

[Keith_M]

Looks like Celtc have decided to play by the rules after all. This is from their official site.


"Celtic Football Club confirmed today that Christopher Jullien has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home. We wish Christopher a speedy recovery.

While all of the other members of the squad and backroom team have tested negative, we have been informed by the authorities that, having been deemed ‘close contacts’, Celtic manager Neil Lennon, assistant John Kennedy and 13 first-team players will be required to self-isolate on a precautionary basis as required by the current regulations.


The Club would like to thank the Scottish FA, JRG and the Scottish Government for their assistance in managing this case. Celtic will, of course, fulfill its fixture against Hibernian this evening. "

[Andy74]

Hilarious. If we win of course...

[Radium]

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[ballengeich]

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/january/Celtic-Football-Club-Statement/
Some irony that the player testing positive is Julien who's crocked and couldn't do any significant training on the trip anyway.

[calumhibee1]

Get it up ye Celtic.

Karma at its finest.

If we can get a result that is. If they still beat us then it’s been a nice wee rest.

[bringbackbenny]

Celtic statements is a crock, who are they trying to kid!

[S4uzee]

Hilarious. If we win of course...

Which we probably won’t ...

[LancsHibs]

Serves them right, who in their right mind travels across the world to train in the current climate. Stupid selfish @%#*s. Right Hibs let’s destroy them!

[GreenCastle]

Why the **** did they take an iniured player to a "training camp"? Chancing *******s.

Rehab ?

Who knows..

13 missing tonight..interesting to see who. It could be a lot worse for them and 13 is quite light considering surely he had contact with more people.

More pressure on Hibs tonight - great opportunity to get a result at a place we haven’t won at for a long time ! Going by our past 2 performances not exactly getting hopes up. Also they have still plenty depth to cause issues.

[Hermit Crab]

https://twitter.com/jamesmatthewsky/...352513025?s=21 (https://twitter.com/jamesmatthewsky/status/1348396306352513025?s=21)



Game on

[Tambo]

So game is on and Celtic have a severely depleted squad and their manager is self isolating?

What the **** is going on?

No Lennon or Kennedy and 13 first team players out, I wonder who will be in charge.

Mon the hibs we have to win this now.

[SHODAN]

GIRUY Celtic, maybe they'll think twice about their wee luxury breaks now.

[Keith_M]

Knowing Hibs, we'll probably blow it and get beat anyway.


:greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

We're going to lose aren't we? Nailed on.

[flash]

So game is on and Celtic have a severely depleted squad and their manager is self isolating?

What the **** is going on?

You have literally posted what's going on.

[Northernhibee]

Wait for the SFA to postpone the fixture and the "Celtic plan to fulfil the fixture" used as an excuse to not award a forfeit 3-0 win to us.

[calumhibee1]

You have literally posted what's going on.

:faf:

[JimBHibees]

Why the **** did they take an iniured player to a "training camp"? Chancing *******s.

So he could have a few pints :greengrin

Assume team bonding however you wouldn't have thought two 8 hours flights would be particularly conducive to an injured knee.

[calumhibee1]

“The reality is that a case could well have occurred had the team remained in Scotland, as other cases have done in Scottish football and across UK sport in the past week.“

Completely missing the point they wouldn’t have been on a plane in Scotland.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Surely we wouldn't agree to that.


ach there's just a part of me that thinks marquees of quensberry rules might apply, fairness and aw that :greengrin then again fairness is probably getting a 3-0 win without putting any of our staff at risk :)

[Keith_M]

So he could have a few pints :greengrin

Assume team bonding however you wouldn't have thought two 8 hours flights would be particularly conducive to an injured knee.


Depends what the Air Stewardesses* were doing to keep him amused.

:wink:














* I know, i know, 'Flight Attendants'. :na na:

[hibee-boys]

But.....but......but.....we lost 10IAR because they forced to play with a depleted team!!!😏

[JimBHibees]

Celtic statements is a crock, who are they trying to kid!

They mention the contacts from Wednesday last week so assuming the photos of them not socially distancing was before that.

[Keith_M]

“The reality is that a case could well have occurred had the team remained in Scotland, as other cases have done in Scottish football and across UK sport in the past week.“

Completely missing the point they wouldn’t have been on a plane in Scotland.


:agree:

[skyehibee]

Please win hibs

[JimBHibees]

Depends what the Air Stewardesses* were doing to keep him amused.

:wink:














* I know, i know, 'Flight Attendants'. :na na:

What kind of flights have you been on :greengrin

[Saint Hibee]

Wait for the SFA to postpone the fixture and the "Celtic plan to fulfil the fixture" used as an excuse to not award a forfeit 3-0 win to us.

I have a nasty feeling this is what's going to happen.

[Keith_M]

What kind of flights have you been on :greengrin


Very interesting ones, but I don't think I should discuss that on here

:wink:

[JimBHibees]

If game on massive opportunity to go above Aberdeen.

[Jones28]

You have literally posted what's going on.

Go me.

Lets ****ing pump them.

[Onceinawhile]

Only downside is livi have two games against them coming up.

[cabbageandribs1875]

hopefully their make-shift side will be better prepared for their games v livi

[we are hibs]

Lets smash them. Ram it right up them. Arrogant, self-entitled ****bags

[RossScott1991]

The Hibs fan in me tells me we will still lose tonight if facing kids 😂

I wouldn’t want to be Jack Ross tonight if we do. And certainly on here would be very interesting

[gbhibby]

Surely everybody who made the trip is a close contact negative test or not. From clips released by Celtic TV there were more than 13 players and Lennon and Kennedy on the trip. We should be insisting that anybody who was on the trip is nowhere near the stadium tonight.

[GreenCastle]

If game on massive opportunity to go above Aberdeen.

Plus only 4 points behind Celtic !!

[Magpie]

The Hibs fan in me tells me we will still lose tonight if facing kids 😂

I wouldn’t want to be Jack Ross tonight if we do. And certainly on here would be very interesting

I’m avoiding this place unless we win tonight so that’s one less angry fan!

[rossevenil]

Going by our last 2 performances Marine would be a close run thing!! I wouldn`t be surprised if we make an ass of this.

[GreenCastle]

The Hibs fan in me tells me we will still lose tonight if facing kids 😂

I wouldn’t want to be Jack Ross tonight if we do. And certainly on here would be very interesting

Hibs haven’t won at Celtic park since January 2010 !

[Chorley Hibee]

Surely everybody who made the trip is a close contact negative test or not. From clips released by Celtic TV there were more than 13 players and Lennon and Kennedy on the trip. We should be insisting that anybody who was on the trip is nowhere near the stadium tonight.

I said the same, Governments guidelines state anyone on a plane is classed as a close contact, nothing about two rows either side etc.

I still think there is a health risk involved here, and that further Celtic players could yet test positive later this week (players that are available to play this evening).

Game should be off and Hibs awarded the points.

[Not In The Know]

GAME ON!

https://twitter.com/ClydeSSB/status/1348602021075677187?s=20

[Hibby Gav]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55525905

[Since452]

Celtic will still field a strong team with 13 players out let's not kid ourselves

[mayo hibee]

Cash out time now for anyone who took the good odds last night or this morning. Celtic without only 13 players of a close to 30 man squad at home means we'll still be playing away to a decent squad of professional players.

[neil7908]

It will still be a tough game tonight but we won't get a better chance to win at Celtic Park.

[Nicho87]

3-0 Celtic

[flash]

Go me.

Lets ****ing pump them.

Works for me.

[davhibby]

I said the same, Governments guidelines state anyone on a plane is classed as a close contact, nothing about two rows either side etc.

I still think there is a health risk involved here, and that further Celtic players could yet test positive later this week (players that are available to play this evening).

Game should be off and Hibs awarded the points.

I don’t why you keep saying this but it’s not true. When the Scotland u21s had cases when they came back from Greece there was 3 positive cases and then a further 8 people had to isolate. The whole squad had all been on the same plane

[Stairway 2 7]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348604253762424834

Going round twitter hopefully rubbish conveniently about 1 starter

[Baldy Foghorn]

Was Julien not out injured anyway, so why take him to Dubai. Sounds like a jolly

[Vault Boy]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348604253762424834

Going round twitter hopefully rubbish conveniently about 1 starter

Fringe players and some already injured, how convenient...

At least Shane Duffy is available.

[Alfred E Newman]

If we play like we did against Livi and Ross County the Celtic boys club under 17s would probably beat us.

[calumhibee1]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348604253762424834

Going round twitter hopefully rubbish conveniently about 1 starter

No chance. If that happens then it’s safe to say Celtic are quite simply lying.

[Chorley Hibee]

I don’t why you keep saying this but it’s not true. When the Scotland u21s had cases when they came back from Greece there was 3 positive cases and then a further 8 people had to isolate. The whole squad had all been on the same plane

Government guidelines do state that everyone on a plane is classed as a close contact. Not interested in what happened with Scotland U21, it's just another example of the rules not being applied according to the guidance.

[Lee Marvin]

No chance. If that happens then it’s safe to say Celtic are quite simply lying.

Exactly. If this list is correct, they are 100% at it. I would want Hibs to refuse to play.

[GreenCastle]

It will still be a tough game tonight but we won't get a better chance to win at Celtic Park.

Looked at squad list on website and 29 players listed. Obviously some injuries and some will be missing but still lots of talent plus they have some very good youth players so don’t think it’s as simple as some think.

A win tonight would really help Ross and the players though after 3 losses in a row.

Remember our away form has been ok but we struggle if we go behind first.

[PeeJay]

Hibs players may well need to go into self-isolation this evening if we fail to beat the Celtc left-overs' team ...

...

[gbhibby]

We should be given a list of people who made the trip by Celtic and insist that anybody who was on the trip is not anywhere near the stadium. If they don't guarantee that we then do a risk assessment to decide whether we play or not. We have obligations to our employees under Health and Safety at work laws.

[Magpie]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fatboybeans/status/1348604253762424834

Going round twitter hopefully rubbish conveniently about 1 starter

😂😂

[Ozyhibby]

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[Onceinawhile]

If that list is correct, then it's of almost no help to us. It's almost entirely young players or benched players with the exception of the keeper, but he's guff anyway.

[GreenCastle]

If we play like we did against Livi and Ross County the Celtic boys club under 17s would probably beat us.

You have a point !!

[cabbageandribs1875]

quite astonishing their better players are fine, maybe that was part of the interview process when signing

Q. are you able to dodge covid-19

[Andy74]

If that list is true I'm not sure it makes it much more of an easier game.

[Stairway 2 7]

Hopefully nonsense list

[lord bunberry]

If that list is true I'm not sure it makes it much more of an easier game.
It’s probably not true, the same guy tweeted earlier that the game was off.

[we are hibs]

Celtic are calling up numerous young players to play. Gavin Strachan will manage them tonight

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Celtic have also informed the SPFL or their insistence that an asterisk be inserted beside the winner of this years title...

[Magpie]

It’s probably not true, the same guy tweeted earlier that the game was off.

Aye I think the guy isn’t credible at all.

[G B Young]

Hibs players may well need to go into self-isolation this evening if we fail to beat the Celtc left-overs' team ...

...

Who thinks we will still lose?

Irrespective of our actual chances, this game should be off from a safety perspective IMHO. If there's negligence on Celtic's part they should simply forfeit the points rather than potentially compound the problem.

[04Sauzee]

If that list is correct, then it's of almost no help to us. It's almost entirely young players or benched players with the exception of the keeper, but he's guff anyway.

They would still be able to field the following

Bain

Frimpong
Ajer
Welsh
Laxalt

Soro
Christie
McGregor
Turnbull

Griffiths
Eduard

[Argylehibby]

I said the same, Governments guidelines state anyone on a plane is classed as a close contact, nothing about two rows either side etc.

I still think there is a health risk involved here, and that further Celtic players could yet test positive later this week (players that are available to play this evening).

Game should be off and Hibs awarded the points.

The game should be off but awarding us the points is a non starter and would be wrong (but great!) IMHO.

If they were due to play Aberdeen tonight rather than us we wouldn't be happy with Aberdeen getting a gift of 3 points which could effectively result in them finishing above us and it's the same the other way round. Yes Celtic should be punished but you can't give teams points simply because they happened to be due to play them at the time. You can't have teams avoiding relegation, getting into europe or getting a bigger share of the end of season prize pot simply because of the fixture scedule coinciding with an opponent breaking rules. Thats why I suspect the Killie and St. Mirren decisions were reversed until they have a further review which I'm sure will see the games played but the guilty teams losing points.

[Ronniekirk]

quite astonishing their better players are fine, maybe that was part of the interview process when signing

Q. are you able to dodge covid-19

Coincidence or what !!!


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[mayo hibee]

That list has been taken from a WhatsApp that's been going around. Highly unlikely to be accurate.

[JimBHibees]

If that list is true I'm not sure it makes it much more of an easier game.

Not sure I believe it you would assume Jullien would mix with the other two French players Eduard and Nitcham

[PeeJay]

Who thinks we will still lose?

Irrespective of our actual chances, this game should be off from a safety perspective IMHO. If there's negligence on Celtic's part they should simply forfeit the points rather than potentially compound the problem.

You're right, of course, but I could see it happening ...

[Chorley Hibee]

The game should be off but awarding us the points is a non starter and would be wrong (but great!) IMHO.

If they were due to play Aberdeen tonight rather than us we wouldn't be happy with Aberdeen getting a gift of 3 points which could effectively result in them finishing above us and it's the same the other way round. Yes Celtic should be punished but you can't give teams points simply because they happened to be due to play them at the time. You can't have teams avoiding relegation, getting into europe or getting a bigger share of the end of season prize pot simply because of the fixture scedule coinciding with an opponent breaking rules. Thats why I suspect the Killie and St. Mirren decisions were reversed until they have a further review which I'm sure will see the games played but the guilty teams losing points.

In hindsight I agree with you.

[Danderhall Hibs]

They’ve got a big squad so will still be able to field a decent team. Imagine the meltdown on here and Twitter if we don’t win. Expectations will be falsely up and the fallout will be mental.

[Stairway 2 7]

Not sure I believe it you would assume Jullien would mix with the other two French players Eduard and Nitcham

Yeah good point you'd assume so

[Keith_M]

They’ve got a big squad so will still be able to field a decent team. Imagine the meltdown on here and Twitter if we don’t win. Expectations will be falsely up and the fallout will be mental.


Sixteen First Team players still available.

Fair enough they might not all be first picks but they are all going to be a pretty decent standard.

[Jones28]

That list simply has to be bollocks.

Its too big a coincidence that out of 29 players, 1 of them is starting 11 and the rest are kids.

[BegbieHSC]

Most convenient list possible for them. Not a chance it's true. If it is, they're bull****ting the contact tracers.

[davhibby]

That list was just made up by the guy on twitter, yet everyone and their granny is taking as gospel which is mental

[Heisenberg]

They’ll still have a decent team out regardless. Certainly won’t be going into it expecting a Hibs win.

[GordonHFC]

Bet365 don't even have betting on the Celtic v Livingston game on Saturday.

[cabbageandribs1875]

wee Gogs Strachan apparently playing in midfield



i was hoping he would be in goals :greengrin

[Jim44]

Celtic will still be huge favourites to win. If we ‘doget some sort of confidence boost out of this fiasco, good and well, but I don’t think there should be any backlash on here if the result goes against us.

[JimBHibees]

Sixteen First Team players still available.

Fair enough they might not all be first picks but they are all going to be a pretty decent standard.

Yep they will still have a decent team probably with a few players desperate to prove themselves.

[Peevemor]

Celtic will still be huge favourites to win. If we ‘doget some sort of confidence boost out of this fiasco, good and well, but I don’t think there should be any backlash on here if the result goes against us.

Hahahahah

[Hermit Crab]

Celtic will still be huge favourites to win. If we ‘doget some sort of confidence boost out of this fiasco, good and well, but I don’t think there should be any backlash on here if the result goes against us.


If Celtic play a vastly inferior side to ours and we don't win then questions will be asked.

[mayo hibee]

Celtic are still favourites to win on the exchange. The actual list of 13 will be different to the made up one going around and it will include a lot of the European players as the Celtic camp is quite split in that regard, so expect Édouard and Ntcham to be among the absent list, so the odds might shift again once the team is announced.

[hibbyfraelibby]

FM just effectively called Celtic liars.

1. Did not approve their trip
2. Gave advice to sports authorities not Celtic
3. In November the trip mooted was NOT to Dubai

She's not missing them

[Cat Stanton]

My main concern is Hibs picking up infections further down the line due to mixing with Celtic tonight.

That's always my fear playing Celtic. Nothing to do with covid, mind.

[Callum_62]

If they play a much weakened side, is this still a big game?

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[Stuart93]

Celtic will still be huge favourites to win. If we ‘doget some sort of confidence boost out of this fiasco, good and well, but I don’t think there should be any backlash on here if the result goes against us.

Na you’re right let’s just roll over.

Let’s not be disappointed in getting beat let’s just accept it. Especially from a team who’re in disarray with up to 13 first team players missing.

No-ones expecting an easy game but **** me no backlash to a defeat? Our 4th in a row? Come on