Any team news for tomorrow?

[Tambo]

Who's ready to go? for what will be a tough game. I hope Murphy can show the class he has at this level.

Mackie left back again for me and Doidge is due a league goal.

1-1.

[Greenbeard]

Nathan Attoll per Hibs twitter/Hibs TV.

[Magpie]

Marciano

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon?
Mackie

Boyle
Gogic
Newell
Magennis?
Murphy

Nisbet

[04Sauzee]

Scott Allan took part in some lihht training today. Absolutely fantastic news, really made my evening.

[CL0762]

Scott Allan took part in some lihht training today. Absolutely fantastic news, really made my evening.

Same, just seen that. What a lift it will be if and when he returns to the squad.

[JohnM1875]

Scott Allan took part in some lihht training today. Absolutely fantastic news, really made my evening.

That is absolutely fantastic news!

Obviously need to take it a little bit at a time. But very positive stuff! 😬

[we are hibs]

Great news about Scott Allan. We have missed him massively however its only light training and when hes ready to return he will probably need to do something of a mini pre season to get fit and then will need games to get sharp so i wouldnt be expecting miracles yet but hopefully the latter part of the season he will give us that cutting edge from midfield we badly lack.

[cabbageandribs1875]

is the game definitely on, we've had some pretty heavy snow/rain :dunno:

[JimBHibees]

is the game definitely on, we've had some pretty heavy snow/rain :dunno:

Can't see it being off weather tomorrow pretty dry pitch will be soft that is for sure

[cabbageandribs1875]

Can't see it being off weather tomorrow pretty dry pitch will be soft that is for sure



just had a wee looky at the weather, it's to be a tad on the chilly side, i'm glad i'l be watching from my warm armchair :greengrin

[Tambo]

Motherwell*have Scotland Under-21 midfielders*Allan Campbell*and*Barry Maguire*back in the squad for the visit of*Hibernian*following a period of self-isolation.

Gogic will need some help in the midfield, wouldn't be surprised to see three in the middle but then would have to drop either Doidge or Nisbet if we want Murphy in the 11 aswell.

PPV bought £12 good price.

[erin go bragh]

352

Rocky

McGinn
Porteous
Hanlon

Boyle
Mackie

Murphy
Gogic
Newall

Doidge
Nisbet

[JimBHibees]

just had a wee looky at the weather, it's to be a tad on the chilly side, i'm glad i'l be watching from my warm armchair :greengrin

Ditto :greengrin

[Greenbeard]

JR "Stevenson back in the squad. Magennis training from Monday (though he said last week he should be available this week?), and a couple of other concerns but will see how they react after training Friday." Presume Hanlon is one of them.

[green day]

From pre match email -

Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon are in contention for a starting spot after recovering from their respective injuries.


Kyle Magennis is inching closer to a top-team return but Scott Allan remains on the sidelines.

[Peevemor]

From pre match email -

Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon are in contention for a starting spot after recovering from their respective injuries.


Kyle Magennis is inching closer to a top-team return but Scott Allan remains on the sidelines.I read that as "pre match meal". I immediately worried about social distancing & forfeiting the match.

[04Sauzee]

No Mackie or Gogic

[Heisenberg]

No Mackie or Gogic

Doidge on the bench too. Looks like Boyle and Nisbet up front.

[AugustaHibs]

That team...

[green day]

That team...
Is brutal

[Hiber-nation]

Another chance for Wright and Hallberg. Difficult choices in midfield when you consider how poor Mallan's been. Can see why Doidge isn't starting, he looks like he's carrying an injury.

I'm not very confident.

[cabbageandribs1875]

no gogic ......not good

[Spudster]

Marciano
McGinn
Hanlon
Porrteous
Stevenson
Hallberg
Wright
Newell
Murphy
Boyle
Nisbet

Bench: Barnes, Gray, McGregor, Doig, McGinn, Mallan, Bradley, Gullan, Doidge

Worried about a central pairing of Hallberg and Newell. I would've put Mallan in for Wright and dropped Boyle back into midfield.

[Sir David Gray]

Another chance for Wright and Hallberg. Difficult choices in midfield when you consider how poor Mallan's been. Can see why Doidge isn't starting, he looks like he's carrying an injury.

I'm not very confident.

Not overly confident either seeing the team to be honest.

[Hiber-nation]

no gogic ......not good

He's been poor for weeks but still gives us presence in there. We don't have a lot of options in midfield unfortunately.

[The 90+2]

Oh ****.

[JimBHibees]

Another chance for Wright and Hallberg. Difficult choices in midfield when you consider how poor Mallan's been. Can see why Doidge isn't starting, he looks like he's carrying an injury.

I'm not very confident.

Quite odd both Hallberg and Wright starting given recent performances hopefully they can turn that perception round. Hopefully Wright stats to show something as has in the main been disappointing though looked a bit sharper last week in the short time he was on. Gogic is a miss in the sort of battle this game will be.

[Brightside]

Hallberg has done nothing wrong when coming on recently. Worth his shot.

[cabbageandribs1875]

He's been poor for weeks but still gives us presence in there. We don't have a lot of options in midfield unfortunately.


can't disagree with any of that

[Unseen work]

Hallberg improved us when he came on against Dundee and is more physical than Mallan so will be why he starts ahead of him.

Gogic and Mackie being out are big losses.

[Shrekko]

Quite odd both Hallberg and Wright starting given recent performances hopefully they can turn that perception round. this game will be.

What on earth has Hallberg done wrong recently?

I think its far to say his passing ability is an upgrade on Gogic so swings and roundabouts on this one.

[Coach Jon]

We have 3 wingers on, and only 2 midfielders ? strange selection.

[JimBHibees]

What on earth has Hallberg done wrong recently?

I think its far to say his passing ability is an upgrade on Gogic so swings and roundabouts on this one.

Where did I say he had done any thing no wrong however has hardly done much either. Personally would have started Mallan but can kind of see the thinking with Gogic not available. Big opportunity for him and hope he takes it.

[green day]

We have 3 wingers on, and only 2 midfielders ? strange selection.

One of the wingers - Boyle - will be up front

[JimBHibees]

We have 3 wingers on, and only 2 midfielders ? strange selection.

Either Boyle up front or Wright as central attacking mid.

[CMurdoch]

From the team and bench the following must be injured or suspended:
Gogic & Mackie

Best and strongest players available are on the pitch.
Only decision Ross will have wrestled with would be whether to play Doidge.
Only other player of note on the bench is Gullan.

[JimBHibees]

From the team and bench the following must be injured or suspended:
Gogic, Mackie & Magennis,

Assume injuries for Mackie and Gogic with MacGennis not ready yet.

[calumhibee1]

That is not a very good side on paper..

[wookie70]

Hallberg has done nothing wrong when coming on recently. Worth his shot.

I agree. I think Hallberg is a decent player and Gogic has been poor recently. Looks like Gogic is injured as not on bench but Hallberg has deserved a chance imo

[B.H.F.C]

Chance of it being a diamond in the middle of the park? Hallberg sitting, Wright right, Newell left and Murphy at the top.

Whatever it is, Boyle will be up top.

[Magpie]

Stevenson back in, probably our best back 4?

[Stuart93]

Anyone know if gogic is injured?

Midfield looks so weak. Still an area in need of strengthening and has been now for the last 2 seasons

[Billy Whizz]

Can’t understand at this time of year, we don’t start fixtures say around 1pm
Would save money on floodlights etc, and in normal times, fans could leave the ground in daylight

[CMurdoch]

Stevenson back in, probably our best back 4?

The lack of Gogic would have made the decision. Stevenson offers a defensive capability that Doig doesn't which helps make up for the loss of Gogic.
Hallberg offers a defensive capability and strength that Mallan doesn't.
Would settle for a draw today.

[Heisenberg]

Anyone know if gogic is injured?

Midfield looks so weak. Still an area in need of strengthening and has been now for the last 2 seasons

I would guess so, Ross said a couple were touch and go for making it today. Our options are light in quality although we aren’t helped by injuries at the moment. Magennis hopefully back soon so we can see what he’s got.

[The 90+2]

Hallberg is rubbish. When we lose it won’t be his fault of course.

[BILLYHIBS]

Rocky
McGinn
Hanlon
Porteous
Stevenson
Newall
Murphy
Wright
Hallberg
Boyle
Nisbet

Barnes
Bradley
Doidge
Doig
Gray
Gullan
Mallan
S McGinn
McGregor

[Billy Whizz]

Halberg has just fine when he’s came on recently, and has deserved his start
Also a goal threat too

[CMurdoch]

Can’t understand at this time of year, we don’t start fixtures say around 1pm
Would save money on floodlights etc, and in normal times, fans could leave the ground in daylight

Even 2pm would be an improvement and would give supporters sufficient time to travel to the game.
Darkness and dampness strikes and temperature begins to drop at 4pm so finishing at 3:50pm would be a big comfort and safety improvement for supporters.

[The Modfather]

Can’t understand at this time of year, we don’t start fixtures say around 1pm
Would save money on floodlights etc, and in normal times, fans could leave the ground in daylight

It’s probably not that relevant at our level but Gary Neville was talking about early kick offs and if the 2.5 hours earlier kick off time made a difference He was talking about it in the context of playing midweek, but he said he felt an unquantifiable difference in his performance despite it only being 2.5 hours different. I agree with you, but thought it was quite interesting the point he made as I’d not have thought a few hours would have madeany difference but I suppose your routine and time you eat etc will be different.

[Stuart93]

Halberg has just fine when he’s came on recently, and has deserved his start
Also a goal threat too

I’m happy to see what he brings. I’m hoping the game won’t pass him by

[Billy Whizz]

Even 2pm would be an improvement and would give supporters sufficient time to travel to the game.
Darkness and dampness strikes and temperature begins to drop at 4pm so finishing at 3:50pm would be a big comfort and safety improvement for supporters.

Lots of kids go to football, I took mine when they were young, and it just gets too cold for them at this time of year, when it’s dark

[Peevemor]

Lots of kids go to football, I took mine when they were young, and it just gets too cold for them at this time of year, when it’s dark

Yeah, but some of my favourite memories are "under the floodlights', even afternoon KOs.

[calumhibee1]

Hallberg is rubbish. When we lose it won’t be his fault of course.

Unfortunately think the same. Not good enough imo.

Seems to be a bit like Slivka - people are desperate to tell us how he’s pretty good but his performances hardly ever back it up.

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah, but some of my favourite memories are "under the floodlights', even afternoon KOs.

Are you not starting a match thread today😀

[CMurdoch]

Hallberg is rubbish. When we lose it won’t be his fault of course.

He's not rubbish.
Mallan is rubbish :wink:

Sadly no Gogic, Magennis & Allan means little in the way of available midfield options. The physically strongest and best players available have been selected to play.

[greenpaper55]

Looking at that midfield there is not a tackle between them.

[Unseen work]

What a reaction to the team news before we’ve even kicked a ball. Nowhere near as bad as some are making out and more than good enough to beat Motherwell.

The ones slating the team will be the ones that greet about the players mentality/not being confident enough against the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hearts no doubt.

Lets do what fans do and back the team.

Wright for the winner.

[Billy Whizz]

What a reaction to the team news before we’ve even kicked a ball. Nowhere near as bad as some are making out and more than good enough to heat Motherwell.

The ones slating the team will be the ones that greet about the players mentality/not being confident enough against the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hearts no doubt.

Lets do what fans do and back the team.

Wright for the winner.

I agree, we haven’t exactly been setting the heather on fire of recent

[Peevemor]

What a reaction to the team news before we’ve even kicked a ball. Nowhere near as bad as some are making out and more than good enough to heat Motherwell.

The ones slating the team will be the ones that greet about the players mentality/not being confident enough against the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hearts no doubt.

Lets do what fans do and back the team.

Wright for the winner.

Spot on! (not sure about the last line, but why not?)

[The Modfather]

I’m happy to see what he brings. I’m hoping the game won’t pass him by

I hope we’re not playing just 2 in the middle as we comprehensively lost the midfield in the game at home IMO, albeit they still had Turnbull then.

I’ll feel for the midfield if playing in only a 2, but also time for Newell to step up. Too many games passed him by recently IMO. Hallberg and Wright I’m sceptical of but hopefully they take their chance.

[J-C]

How does Wright get a start? and no Mackie or Gogic even on the bench, lots of attacking options but looks like we'll not have the ball enough to attack them.

[CMurdoch]

How does Wright get a start? and no Mackie or Gogic even on the bench, lots of attacking options but looks like we'll not have the ball enough to attack them.

Who would you play instead given S. McGinn and Mallan are the only other midfielders available

[Onceinawhile]

Who would you play instead given S. McGinn is the only other midfielder available

Do we not have any youth players who play in midfield?

[Radium]

How does Wright get a start? and no Mackie or Gogic even on the bench, lots of attacking options but looks like we'll not have the ball enough to attack them.

Jack Ross mentioned at the end of his press conference that a couple were struggling. Presuming he was referring to Gogic and Mackie given the team lines


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[CMurdoch]

Do we not have any youth players who play in midfield?

We do but they are not going to get picked ahead of Wright

[Coach Jon]

Who would you play instead given S. McGinn and Mallan are the only other midfielders available

Mallan should be playing, you seem to dislike him from your many negative posts.

[J-C]

Jack Ross mentioned at the end of his press conference that a couple were struggling. Presuming he was referring to Gogic and Mackie given the team lines


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:aok: Not seen his press conference yet.

[scoopyboy]

The biggest certainty of the day is that Hallberg will be substituted for being crap.

Poor comment from me but mark my words.

[J-C]

Who would you play instead given S. McGinn and Mallan are the only other midfielders available


I'd play Mallan instead of Wright and play 433

[cabbageandribs1875]

is this greek music or sommit at fir park

[Onceinawhile]

Big fan of the team coming out through the stand.

They should keep that when fans are back.

[green day]

Whats the minutes silence for?

[SaulGoodman]

Big fan of the team coming out through the stand.

They should keep that when fans are back.

Like the GloboGym Purple Cobras

[J-C]

is this greek music or sommit at fir park


Only music I heard was Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap.

[Peevemor]

No commentary on Hibs TV international?

[calumhibee1]

No commentary on Hibs TV international?

None on the PPV away stream either

[thebakerboy]

Where is Cliff and the hibstv commentary

[Sir David Gray]

Hibs not providing any commentary today?

[Peevemor]

Obviously some technical hitch

[AZhibee]

No commentary on Hibs TV international?

none here either

[Ronniekirk]

Do we not have any youth players who play in midfield?

Clearly none that are deemed ready to
Be included in first team


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[Sir David Gray]

Getting a hello now.

[thebakerboy]

Seems there is a problem with commentary and Cliff keeps saying hello

[Smartie]

I don’t have a problem with Hallberg getting a chance.

I don’t think you can make a decent combo out of any of our available central midfielders so he’s as decent a shout as anything / anyone else we have.

You could argue he has a more complete, rounded game than the others. He and Newell probably have the least glaring deficiencies in their game. He’s also played pretty well when coming on as a sub of late.

The rest of the team looks fine, a couple of decent options off the bench.

I just don’t fancy our midfielders much at all.

[thebakerboy]

That them got mics in their pockets again

[Ozyhibby]

Still no sign of Josh Magennis?[emoji849]


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[Ronniekirk]

Still no sign of Josh Magennis?[emoji849]


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Nope he was training with Scott Allan and he wasn’t in bounce game mid week so clearly don’t want to risk him given itvwas a set back and he wasn’t long back playing football after long lay off


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[Sir David Gray]

Still no sign of Josh Magennis?[emoji849]


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His cousin Kyle's not been mentioned for a while either.

[Ozyhibby]

His cousin Kyle's not been mentioned for a while either.

Haha, I just realised I wrote that and was heading back to the thread to fix it but too late.[emoji23]


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[Sir David Gray]

Haha, I just realised I wrote that and was heading back to the thread to fix it but too late.[emoji23]


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:greengrin

[Tambo]

Ya beauty, I knew Doidge was due a goal.

[basehibby]

The biggest certainty of the day is that Hallberg will be substituted for being crap.

Poor comment from me but mark my words.

A poor comment that deserves to be retracted

[Billy Whizz]

Any update on Murphy’s injury

[FilipinoHibs]

A poor comment that deserves to be retracted

Loved his dummy, balance and weight of ball across the box for the first goal.

[scoopyboy]

A poor comment that deserves to be retracted

Yes I was wrong for the reason he was substituted although I did get that bit right :greengrin

He had a good 30 minutes in the second half, I hope he can keep that form going.