St Mirren 1 - 2 Hibs (Porteous, Boyle)

[badabing67]

It’s against Celtic away, so guaranteed 3 points

I would settle with a draw

[Billy Whizz]

Delighted with the result and the 3 points
Would like us to keep the ball a bit better at times

[Andy74]

Magennis or Allan should have been on as soon as we went 2 goals up. Our insistence on playing a defensive mid when we should be on the front foot is really frustrating.

They went for it second half. Gogic was playing for most of the game as 1 of 2 in centre midfield, not really as just a defensive midfielder.

Magennis maybe but I wouldn’t have Allan in that role.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

We should be allowed to play away from home every week.

[Callum_62]

Was thinking that too, that was blatant cheating. Would love to hear why he did it.3 mins was never long enough - was surprised it was only 3 mins

The boy that was down for about 2 mins at Gogic booking alone

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[Jakhog1]

Another win away from home which is pretty remarkable, seem to be picking up the points quite well on the road, tough game as well on the back of St Mirrens win at parkhead, hopefully getting our mojo back now

[JimBHibees]

Fantastic 3 points all about winnng at this part of the season. Take the Dons on Saturday and in very good position for 3rd

[007]

They just scudded United 5-1 and won at Celtic Park. It isn't a good win it's an excellent win.

Also, not that long since they knocked Rangers out of the League Cup, plus Aberdeen the round before.

[BoomtownHibees]

3 mins was never long enough - was surprised it was only 3 mins

The boy that was down for about 2 mins at Gogic booking alone

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That’s fair enough but it was 3. And ended up playing 4 and a half. Even accounting for the sub, that should only be an additional 30 secs

[Unseen work]

Brilliant 3 points for us.

The one thing I notice between playing Porteous or McGregor is how others play around them.

Mcgregor appears to have us all organised and everyone is a lot more disciplined and behind the ball. Doig for example is the most defensive I’ve seen him the past 2 games and rarely goes forward. We look a lot more solid like this but struggle playing out or really threatening the opposition.

Porteous makes us play better and more expansive, allowing McGinn and Doig to charge forward. As you can see from there goal though we’re a lot more open and easier to score again, especially on the counter.

[CmoantheHibs]

Great result though we severely lacked composure on the ball after they scored. Thought St Mirren were very good being a man down . Still had a go and have some good players.

[Brightside]

Magennis or Allan should have been on as soon as we went 2 goals up. Our insistence on playing a defensive mid when we should be on the front foot is really frustrating.

We lost the goal coz everyone was on the front foot and we left massive gaps.

[allmodcons]

A really good win at a difficult venue.

I thought we were comfortable second half. Lost a poor goal against the run of play but that apart never looked troubled and Rocky had nothing to do.

Boyle and Murphy both excellent second half and, as a team, thought we were unlucky not to score more than 2.

I think a number of posters would do well to remember that there is opposition on the park. Seems to me that if we're not winning comfortably and playing free flowing then we are just deemed to be *****.

We've just taken 3 points from a team who's last 2 games have seen them win 1v5 at Dundee Utd and 1v2 at Celtic Park.

Some positivity wouldn't go amiss but, instead, what we get is the usual suspects one minute telling us St Mirren are pushing for a top 4 spot and then thinking we should turn up on a wet and windy night in Paisley and just blow them away.

[Hiber-nation]

Magennis or Allan should have been on as soon as we went 2 goals up. Our insistence on playing a defensive mid when we should be on the front foot is really frustrating.

He did that when he first arrived, the football was good and we were doing ok but teams were walking through us. I agree with you, Magennis would surely have been far better at keeping the ball.

[Robbo6-2]

Murphy was good second half, best I have seen him.
Doig excellent again.
Porteous and Nisbett played well when they came on.
Jackson Irvine was mom for me, played well again.
Boyle was better 2nd half,no coincidence playing out wide.
Overall was a good 3 points but genuinely was pretty poor entertainment yet again.

[wookie70]

Pretty poor viewing and I don't think we played well but 3 points given other results are huge. This season with no fans it is all about results and squad building. We are doing fine with both. I've no real issue with workmanlike performances away from home even when watching in person. Given our results and performances at home Ross is maybe a bit lucky the fans aren't at the games. He is doing a great job away from home though

[Ozyhibby]

That was pretty painful apart from a decent spell in the 2nd half which ended by us conceding a needless goal.

With Irvine miles off the standard he's set, we didn't have a midfield. Missed Newell so much and Doidge was dreadful. Ross has got to get them passing the ball, we were going long far too often in the first half. Big improvement when Boyle moved wide, he's never a central striker.

Disagree on Irvine. Still worked hard and broke up play when not on the ball.
Don’t care about style of play, just that we win and it’s great to see us no longer just letting teams dominate the midfield against us.


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[The Harp Awakes]

I reckon that's W9 D3 L3 over 15 games in the league? That really is quite impressive. Despite the valid criticism over the Semi final defeats, the Manager and team deserve great credit for that record.

[Hiber-nation]

We lost the goal coz everyone was on the front foot and we left massive gaps.

Started with another poor Doidge lay-off, lost count of them tonight.

[greenlex]

Did the ref have a bet on that or something? What was with the extra 90 seconds he felt like adding?

Not like there wasn't a break in play, there were easily 3 phases of attacks after we went past 3 mins, unreal
The board went up with 3 minutes whilst a player was down getting treatment. Easily a minute or so there.

[hibsbollah]

Boyle was the one what won it. Corner supremo

[Callum_62]

That’s fair enough but it was 3. And ended up playing 4 and a half. Even accounting for the sub, that should only be an additional 30 secs3 mins minimum isn't it?

I thought he would add extra for the guy that was down injured just before the board went up

Didn't stop me shouting for full time tho

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[1 8 7 5]

Great 3 pts Hibernian. Very pleased!

[kaimendhibs]

Great result against a team on form and high in confidence.
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[Peevemor]

3 mins was never long enough - was surprised it was only 3 mins

The boy that was down for about 2 mins at Gogic booking alone

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Possibly, but how often do you see a ref going that far over the time held up by the 4th OFFICIAL? He also let St Mirren take their time to get organised for their final throw in and made sure they weren't going to score before blowing for FT.

I found it a bit iffy TBH.

[Crunchie]

3 mins was never long enough - was surprised it was only 3 mins

The boy that was down for about 2 mins at Gogic booking alone

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I was surprised at that too but 3 mins it was, even for the sub in added time he played a good minute over.

[DIXIHIBS]

Good result tonight especially with dons getting beat. Performance not great but getting concerned about the amount of ball we give away. The passing at times was awful and really need to work on that. Still 3rd a realistic opportunity now.

[hibbysam]

Possibly, but how often do you see a ref going that far over the time held up by the 4th OFFICIAL? He also let St Mirren take their time to get organised for their final throw in and made sure they weren't going to score before blowing for FT.

I found it a bit iffy TBH.

While stealing 20 yards twice to get closer to our box.

[Andy74]

Started with another poor Doidge lay-off, lost count of them tonight.

Some of you are just looking for Doidge to be poor now.

Wasn’t any better or worse than anyone and still gets singled out. It is pathetic.

[jgl07]

Boyle was the one what won it. Corner supremo

Aye after numerous calls on here to 'take Boyle off set-pieces'.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Brown scores for sellick :(

[CockneyRebel]

And they’ve got a game in hand. Why do we never go for a game in hand


I usually go to the Four In Hand.

[GreenCastle]

Great win - 2nd win in 4 days!

Crap weather against a team on a high after beating Celtic away.

Goodwin will move onto bigger things definitely.

Well done Hibs - now a win against Aberdeen will really be a much needed boost.

[hhibs]

Anybody know why Paul McGinn was going Radge after full Time whistle ?

[B.H.F.C]

Magennis or Allan should have been on as soon as we went 2 goals up. Our insistence on playing a defensive mid when we should be on the front foot is really frustrating.

I thought at 2-0 we just needed to do the right things. Gogic started running about all over the place. When we lost the ball leading to the goal it was with him trying to join in up the park and that was part of the reason we were all over the shop. Thought that was poor, they just all seemed to lose a bit concentration thinking the game was done.

[worcesterhibby]

Absolutely delighted with this win. Fantastic to see us putting together back to back wins...St Mirren are very much on form, but we did what Celtic failed to do. Great stuff.

[Hiber-nation]

Some of you are just looking for Doidge to be poor now.

Wasn’t any better or worse than anyone and still gets singled out. It is pathetic.

Aw behave eh, that's a ridiculous comment. I was merely stating how the goal started. He's having a poor run of form and his touch was awful tonight.

[cabbageandribs1875]

won 10 out of our last 14 against st.mirren in paisley...five on the bounce

[hhibs]

Anybody know why Paul McGinn was going Radge after full Time whistle ?



That's me and Billy Wizz wanting to know.................enquiring minds need to know !

[hibsbollah]

Aye after numerous calls on here to 'take Boyle off set-pieces'.

I never actually watched it to be fair. I’m just stirring it :greengrin

[S4uzee]

Brilliant 3 points for us.

The one thing I notice between playing Porteous or McGregor is how others play around them.

Mcgregor appears to have us all organised and everyone is a lot more disciplined and behind the ball. Doig for example is the most defensive I’ve seen him the past 2 games and rarely goes forward. We look a lot more solid like this but struggle playing out or really threatening the opposition.

Porteous makes us play better and more expansive, allowing McGinn and Doig to charge forward. As you can see from there goal though we’re a lot more open and easier to score again, especially on the counter.

I’d also say Porteous makes us look a bit nervy at the back

[The 90+2]

I was surprised at that too but 3 mins it was, even for the sub in added time he played a good minute over.

It’s a minimum of three mins.

[hibee316]

Magennis or Allan should have been on as soon as we went 2 goals up. Our insistence on playing a defensive mid when we should be on the front foot is really frustrating.

For the fans, that would be amazing.

But no manager in any league in the world is going to purposely make their defence weaker when 2 goals up.

As someone has said, it was the only reason we lost a goal. Got caught short at the back, with too many bodies up the park.

[hibee316]

That's me and Billy Wizz wanting to know.................enquiring minds need to know !


Looked like some decent drama there which wasn't mentioned!

[dchibs]

We should be allowed to play away from home every week.
As long as it's not at Hampden.

[WhileTheChief..]

Expected us to win tonight and chuffed with the 3 points.

Really hope we can follow it up with a result against Aberdeen.

[S4uzee]

Has our home game v Hamilton been brought forward to February? Thought it was the last game before the split

[hibee_girl]

Has our home game v Hamilton been brought forward to February? Thought it was the last game before the split

Yes it has

[hibbysam]

Has our home game v Hamilton been brought forward to February? Thought it was the last game before the split

Aye last games have been brought forward to the Scottish cup weekend.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Obviously the red card changed everything, but we still had to complete a professional job and get the points. Job done and defeat for Aberdeen makes it a good night all around.

[Hibees1973]

Anybody know why Paul McGinn was going Radge after full Time whistle ?

Think someone just told him we turned down a £3m bid for him from Birmingham City :hyper:hyper

[hhibs]

Looked like some decent drama there which wasn't mentioned!




The ref and a linesman both were trying to calm Paul down,most certainly something untoward happened,McGinn does not go radge much.

[Robbo6-2]

It looked like McGinn was going mental at one of Hibs players?

[Chorley Hibee]

I reckon that's W9 D3 L3 over 15 games in the league? That really is quite impressive. Despite the valid criticism over the Semi final defeats, the Manager and team deserve great credit for that record.

Don't know where you got those stats, it is actually:

P15 W6 D4 L5

Best thing that can be said about tonight was that we won 3pts. It's not pretty, but I'll accept similar if it gets 3pts against the sheep.

[Hibees1973]

Delighted with the result and the 3 points
Would like us to keep the ball a bit better at times

Agreed. Think the team is still bruised from both semi finals and lacking a bit of confidence, even when ahead.

Maybe if a space can be found for Newell or Allan it would give us a bit composure, but whatever Ross has done over the last couple of games it’s working.

Well done tonight Hibs.

[Mcpakeisgod]

Don't know where you got those stats, it is actually:

P15 W6 D4 L5

Best thing that can be said about tonight was that we won 3pts. It's not pretty, but I'll accept similar if it gets 3pts against the sheep.

I think.... and I could be wrong, he’s referring to our away record

[h1bs4life]

Brilliant 3 points for us.

The one thing I notice between playing Porteous or McGregor is how others play around them.

Mcgregor appears to have us all organised and everyone is a lot more disciplined and behind the ball. Doig for example is the most defensive I’ve seen him the past 2 games and rarely goes forward. We look a lot more solid like this but struggle playing out or really threatening the opposition.

Porteous makes us play better and more expansive, allowing McGinn and Doig to charge forward. As you can see from there goal though we’re a lot more open and easier to score again, especially on the counter.

Hard fought 3 points not pretty to watch but ground it out.
McGregor seems to do all the organising irrespective who he plays with him Porteous or Hanlon.
When Porteous and Hanlon together doesn't appear to be much organising / talking between them.
Big game on Saturday bring on the Dons

[Potty78]

Another great 3 points without playing particularly well. To put things into perspective we are 9 points better off than last seasons total after 30 games and we still have games to play to improve that more. 10 points out of 15 so far in this round of fixtures is decent, if we can take another 10 or more we'll be in a good place👍

[Bishop Hibee]

Poorest of two poor teams on the night prior to the red card. Thought we did enough in the second to deserve the three points but we make it hard for ourselves. Happy days up to third though.

[B.H.F.C]

Good that some other players are starting to chip in with goals over the last few league games. We’ve lacked that all season, might be the difference.

[green with envy]

Alba tonight 10.00 if anyone is interested.

[Ronniekirk]

Hopefully he be back involved Saturday.

Doubt it re tweaked groin last Friday so doubt he will be fit for this Saturday


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[Ronniekirk]

Alba tonight 10.00 if anyone is interested.

Skip the first half Turgid


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[Andy74]

Alba tonight 10.00 if anyone is interested.

Would not recommend.

[gaz1875]

Hard fought 3 points not pretty to watch but ground it out.
McGregor seems to do all the organising irrespective who he plays with him Porteous or Hanlon.
When Porteous and Hanlon together doesn't appear to be much organising / talking between them.
Big game on Saturday bring on the Dons

Spot on with that, some of the clearances were panic stricken when we need a cool head giving instructions. The one that comes to mind was Porteous having a clear header on our 18 yard line and manage to hit Obika standing beside him, it was some achievement. Still great 3 points even though it got a bit nervy at the end.

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[Northernhibee]

Boyle's alertness, concentration and sharpness was what got the St Mirren goalie sent off - a lot of players wouldn't have been up to speed in time to force the foul out of the goalie and it would still have been 11 vs 11. That clever bit of movement was as good as a goal from a player who has got two actual goals in two games now.

[hibbysam]

Boyle's alertness, concentration and sharpness was what got the St Mirren goalie sent off - a lot of players wouldn't have been up to speed in time to force the foul out of the goalie and it would still have been 11 vs 11. That clever bit of movement was as good as a goal from a player who has got two actual goals in two games now.

And has 7 goals and 5 assists in a season where folk are telling us he’s been brutal.

[Sir David Gray]

Alba tonight 10.00 if anyone is interested.

Skip forward to the second half.

You can thank me later.

[gaz1875]

Skip forward to the second half.

You can thank me later.


Even better the highlights are on BBC Scotland at 11pm!! in fairness the second half was a lot better.

[lucky]

Hard fought victory against a decent side. My concern in most of the games we are wining it’s by the odd goal and decisions going our way a bit like Sheffield United last season. We should been seeing games out more comfortably than we are

[Smartie]

And has 7 goals and 5 assists in a season where folk are telling us he’s been brutal.

I don’t think he’s been great this season.

That second half was much, much more like what we need from Boyle. He was superb. Played well, excellent end product.

[truehibernian]

And has 7 goals and 5 assists in a season where folk are telling us he’s been brutal.

Personally I think the slight change in formation and playing him up top has helped him last couple of games. Prior to that his form was poor, more because teams doubled up on him and denied him space - he became obvious to defend against. The tweak in formation has allowed him more freedom in my opinion. He occupies more defenders by his movement centrally and has made opposition managers (and players) think more. Goals, assists and influence on games are increasing his confidence :aok:

[Northernhibee]

Hard fought victory against a decent side. My concern in most of the games we are wining it’s by the odd goal and decisions going our way a bit like Sheffield United last season. We should been seeing games out more comfortably than we are

The decisions that went our way were blatant though - the red wasn't contentious and neither was the penalty. Boyle gets the red card by using his alertness to draw the keeper into a split second decision of leave him to go through to an open goal or take him down, Murphy gets the penalty by some direct running.

St Mirren have just won 5-1 and then defeated Celtic at Celtic Park. They're a good team on an excellent run of form and we had no right to win that game comfortably, and so it panned out. We made our own luck today, in essence.

[Iggy Pope]

Looked like some decent drama there which wasn't mentioned!

Looked like the ref asked him to calm down, which he seemed to as he was pretty mellow looking as he went off.

[allmodcons]

The decisions that went our way were blatant though - the red wasn't contentious and neither was the penalty. Boyle gets the red card by using his alertness to draw the keeper into a split second decision of leave him to go through to an open goal or take him down, Murphy gets the penalty by some direct running.

St Mirren have just won 5-1 and then defeated Celtic at Celtic Park. They're a good team on an excellent run of form and we had no right to win that game comfortably, and so it panned out. We made our own luck today, in essence.

:agree: 100%

[yonder1875]

Didn’t catch the game due to work but I’m delighted for Porteous getting on the scoresheet. Feel like he’s had some unfair criticism of late, people forget how good he’s been for us and that he’s only 21. Get in there young man.