Countdown to 3rd place thread

[Stuart93]

:agree:

We are closer to finishing third now than we were before the weekend.

True but surely the point is we could’ve been a lot more comfortable in third than we were at the start of yesterday?

Plus Aberdeen have played one of their harder fixtures where we’d have a better chance to enhance our lead on them. We now face a tough game away to St J who’ll be uber confident after their win today & Aberdeen play Hamilton at home, could be looking at a point ahead albeit with a game in hand.

Yesterday was a missed chance no doubt about it.

[Sir David Gray]

True but surely the point is we could’ve been a lot more comfortable in third than we were at the start of yesterday?

Plus Aberdeen have played one of their harder fixtures where we’d have a better chance to enhance our lead on them. We now face a tough game away to St J who’ll be uber confident after their win today & Aberdeen play Hamilton at home, could be looking at a point ahead albeit with a game in hand.

Yesterday was a missed chance no doubt about it.

It definitely was but I still think we're well placed to finish 3rd.

I reckon 3 wins from our last 8 matches should be enough as that would leave Aberdeen needing to win 5 of their last 7 matches in order to finish above us which I would say is highly unlikely.

[Mikey]

The BBC ran a poll regarding completion of the Scottish Cup this season......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56142531

I still suspect they'll play what they can this season and finish it in the early part of next season.

[Onion]

:agree:

We are closer to finishing third now than we were before the weekend.

Not if you read the Aberdeen press. They were resigned to going 7 behind but Hibs have thrown them a life line, with Hibs still to go to their place. Expect major mind-games in the next few weeks from Aberdeen. Up to Hibs to show if they have the bottle to see this through.

[ancient hibee]

Good thing is we could lose these 3 games (can’t see it) and Aberdeen could win both (got my doubts) and it would still be in our hands.
Aberdeen would then be 2 points ahead so it wouldn’t be in our hands as all they would have to do is match our results after the split.

[bingo70]

Aberdeen would then be 2 points ahead so it wouldn’t be in our hands as all they would have to do is match our results after the split.

If we beat them after the split they couldn’t match that result though 😉

[ancient hibee]

If we beat them after the split they couldn’t match that result though 😉
That’s not what you said though:greengrin

[Allez Hibs]

According to odds checker, Hibs are 2/9 to finish 3rd and Aberdeen 7/2.

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/scottish/premiership/scottish-premiership/top-3-finish

[danhibees1875]

That’s not what you said though:greengrin

I'm with bingo, it would be in our hands in as far as we'd not rely on anything other than Hibs results to get third.

It would be in Aberdeen's hands also by that definition.

[Stuart93]

According to odds checker, Hibs are 2/9 to finish 3rd and Aberdeen 7/2.

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/scottish/premiership/scottish-premiership/top-3-finish

Anymore performances like Saturday and 7/2 is a cracking price for Aberdeen

[MWHIBBIES]

Anymore performances like Saturday and 7/2 is a cracking price for Aberdeen

Is that Aberdeen who are in 11th place over the last 10 games? I think that price is quite right, Aberdeen are in real bad form.

[Sir David Gray]

Not if you read the Aberdeen press. They were resigned to going 7 behind but Hibs have thrown them a life line, with Hibs still to go to their place. Expect major mind-games in the next few weeks from Aberdeen. Up to Hibs to show if they have the bottle to see this through.

I think that's fair when looking at it from their point of view.

If we were in Aberdeen's position and we were expecting to go 7 points behind them having played a game more and they lost at home unexpectedly then I would expect us to view that positively by seeing it as a lifeline.

It's up to us to prove them wrong and get the wins required to finish 3rd.

I'd still rather be in our position than theirs.

[GreenCastle]

Hibs haven’t beaten Aberdeen away from home since May 2012.

I don’t want Hibs to be in a situation where they have to go there and win.

The next 3 games before the split are so important for our points total and psychologically going into split.

[Stuart93]

Is that Aberdeen who are in 11th place over the last 10 games? I think that price is quite right, Aberdeen are in real bad form.

If we continue to play like we did on Saturday we could find our form just as bad and at this point of the season we can’t afford that

[1van Sprou7e]

3 away games before the split, no easy games but we have won 9/14 away games so far this season, dropping points at Ibrox, Parkhead (x2), Pittodrie and at Ross County

Bodes well for us and we should still be confident of extending our lead over Aberdeen going into the final 5 games

[Wakeyhibee]

3 away games before the split, no easy games but we have won 9/14 away games so far this season, dropping points at Ibrox, Parkhead (x2), Pittodrie and at Ross County

Bodes well for us and we should still be confident of extending our lead over Aberdeen going into the final 5 games

Nothing bodes well on here at the moment :) but I do take heart that Aberdeen have a mountain to climb with their team, fixtures and points deficit on us.

I think we'll do enough by the split to make Aberdeen needing a near miracle post split.

[wallpaperman]

Is that Aberdeen who are in 11th place over the last 10 games? I think that price is quite right, Aberdeen are in real bad form.

Yep, that’ll be those devastating Dons who have scored one whole goal their last 8 league games. Fearsome.

[bingo70]

Yep, that’ll be those devastating Dons who have scored one whole goal their last 8 league games. Fearsome.

I get what you’re saying however last form isn’t always an indicator of future form.

Apparently unlucky not to beat Celtic at the weekend and the week before that they obviously won.

Bad runs like Aberdeen have been on don’t last forever and I think there’s been signs of shoots of recovery for them.

[scoopyboy]

Yep, that’ll be those devastating Dons who have scored one whole goal their last 8 league games. Fearsome.

Doesn't imply they will score one in their next eight though does it?

We have a lot of work to do to finish third.

[1620]

Doesn't imply they will score one in their next eight though does it?

We have a lot of work to do to finish third.

I completely agree with your last sentence. At the moment we have two off form strikers, midfield players who don’t contribute goals and practically no goals coming from set pieces. If the opposition closes out Boyle they have a reasonable chance of winning 3 points.
I take no pleasure whatsoever in saying this but it is how things are at the moment.

[JimBHibees]

I get what you’re saying however last form isn’t always an indicator of future form.

Apparently unlucky not to beat Celtic at the weekend and the week before that they obviously won.

Bad runs like Aberdeen have been on don’t last forever and I think there’s been signs of shoots of recovery for them.

Agree have played pretty well in recent games especially games at Parkhead

[CB Hibs 68]

I think we need to keep some sort of perspective here as we have only lost one game in five.Saturday's performance was poor by any standard but we have bounced back from poor results already this season.The result and performance against St Johnstone will be a better indicator as to how the rest of the season will pan out.My one worry however is that a Hibs dip in form coincides with Aberdeen stringing some results together.Time will tell but if I was given our current position and points at the turn of the year I would have gladly accepted

[blackpoolhibs]

I get what you’re saying however last form isn’t always an indicator of future form.

Apparently unlucky not to beat Celtic at the weekend and the week before that they obviously won.

Bad runs like Aberdeen have been on don’t last forever and I think there’s been signs of shoots of recovery for them.

That scenario was not allowed only a month ago, when Livingston overtook us? :wink:

[MWHIBBIES]

If we continue to play like we did on Saturday we could find our form just as bad and at this point of the season we can’t afford that

If we continue to play like Saturday we'll be relegated next season. Do you like thats likely?

[SaulGoodman]

It’s almost as if every football team on the planet has good games and bad games.

[Northernhibee]

It’s almost as if every football team on the planet has good games and bad games.

If Aberdeen were the team who had won four out of five (including a game against ourselves) and we were in their current form, we'd still have written off our chances of finishing third and be calling for the manager to go. No doubt about it. We'd damn sure have just called Saturday a "blip" too.

[hibbysam]

If Aberdeen were the team who had won four out of five (including a game against ourselves) and we were in their current form, we'd still have written off our chances of finishing third and be calling for the manager to go. No doubt about it. We'd damn sure have just called Saturday a "blip" too.

Agreed. Barring Christmas time when we lost 3 in a row, has there been any other occasions where we haven’t bounced back from a piss poor performance? We’ve lost 2 games in our last 8 and now we’re suddenly going to lose loads on the bounce.

[1van Sprou7e]

Agreed. Barring Christmas time when we lost 3 in a row, has there been any other occasions where we haven’t bounced back from a piss poor performance? We’ve lost 2 games in our last 8 and now we’re suddenly going to lose loads on the bounce.

That's a good point which I hadn't really realised before, we've really only had that one run of poor form this season

[hibbysam]

That's a good point which I hadn't really realised before, we've really only had that one run of poor form this season

Poor performance/result at home to Aberdeen - hammered St Mirren.
Lost to Celtic - put in a very good performance bar 10 minutes vs Hamilton.
Poor performance/result at Pittodrie - went 5 unbeaten.
Poor spell at Xmas
Lost at Ibrox - won 4 on the bounce after that.

It’s one thing I’m confident of with this team is a bounce back from a tough spell. Can’t see any way whatsoever of us losing the next 3 games (4 on the spin) like some are saying.

[cabbageandribs1875]

3/1 aberdeen to finish 3rd...Mmmm, interesting

[hibbysam]

3/1 aberdeen to finish 3rd...Mmmm, interesting

Man Utd were 3/1 to win the EPL at one stage. Save your money.

[scoopyboy]

3/1 aberdeen to finish 3rd...Mmmm, interesting

Insurance policy perhaps.

They are coming in, they were 7/2 at the weekend.

[Northernhibee]

3/1 aberdeen to finish 3rd...Mmmm, interesting

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premiership/

This gives Aberdeen an 11% chance of finishing third. Slightly up from last week (IIRC it was about five or six per cent) but still unlikely.

We have an 86% chance of finishing third.

[jacomo]

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premiership/

This gives Aberdeen an 11% chance of finishing third. Slightly up from last week (IIRC it was about five or six per cent) but still unlikely.

We have an 86% chance of finishing third.


Is this the same algorithm that predicted Celtc had a 90% chance of 10IAR?

I’m getting tired of the growing mathematical analysis of football. It’s a team game that is reliant on moments of individual brilliance. You can stick xG and the like imo.

[hibbysam]

Is this the same algorithm that predicted Celtc had a 90% chance of 10IAR?

I’m getting tired of the growing mathematical analysis of football. It’s a team game that is reliant on moments of individual brilliance. You can stick xG and the like imo.

Totally agree with the general point your making. Cringe every time I see xG 😂 I still don’t see us going through such a rough patch when we haven’t all season bar two bad games in a row, we’ve bounced back every time and I’d imagine we will do so again this time.

[Northernhibee]

Is this the same algorithm that predicted Celtc had a 90% chance of 10IAR?

I’m getting tired of the growing mathematical analysis of football. It’s a team game that is reliant on moments of individual brilliance. You can stick xG and the like imo.

If that was the case then data analysts, sports scientists and the like wouldn't be required in football. It's not foolproof but there is also plenty to gather from it as well. It's what predicted that we'd go through a really rough patch with Heckingbottom even when we went on that winning run so we can both pick things from it to make a point.

[Onion]

Agreed. Barring Christmas time when we lost 3 in a row, has there been any other occasions where we haven’t bounced back from a piss poor performance? We’ve lost 2 games in our last 8 and now we’re suddenly going to lose loads on the bounce.

Maybe, but we're at the business end of the season when pressure comes into play, just as it does in a Cup semifinal :rolleyes: . Aberdeen have nothing to prove when it comes to toughing things out, they've done it for years. Hibs in the other hand .... This run-in will be less about ability and more about bottle and ambition.

[KeithTheHibby]

Picking up points in the top six is incredibly difficult unless you are the Old firm.

If we head into the split with, say, a five point gap over Aberdeen I seriously doubt anything they do in those 5 games would be enough to overhaul us.

The games before the split are crucial.

[hibbysam]

Maybe, but we're at the business end of the season when pressure comes into play, just as it does in a Cup semifinal :rolleyes: . Aberdeen have nothing to prove when it comes to toughing things out, they've done it for years. Hibs in the other hand .... This run-in will be less about ability and more about bottle and ambition.

When was the last time we had a poor end to a season? Pressure is all on them, their fans are revolting, their manager is under severe pressure, they’ve barely scored a goal let alone win games for months. Couple all that with the fact they are 4 behind plus goal difference with only 7 games to go for them, and us having a game extra. Even us losing the game in hand means they have to win 2 more games than us between now and the end of the season.

[Fergus52]

Totally agree with the general point your making. Cringe every time I see xG 😂 I still don’t see us going through such a rough patch when we haven’t all season bar two bad games in a row, we’ve bounced back every time and I’d imagine we will do so again this time.

I see xG getting misused a lot, but completely writing it off as a useful metric is just stupid.

xG difference has been proven to be a much better indicator of how well a team is playing and how many points they are likely to pick up for the rest of the season than points won, goal difference, goals scored, chances created etc.

For example when St mirren were sitting in 11th for a while, looking at xG difference they were actually the 6th/7th best team in the league, which is reflected in the table now after more games have been played.

[BlackSheep]

These are the remaining fixtures if i am correct....

Hibs'

St Johnstone (A)
Ross County (A)
Livi (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Aberdeen
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd/St Johnstone)

Aberdeen's


Hamilton (H)
Dundee Utd (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Hibs
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd/St Johnstone)

What's everyone's thoughts on both teams potential results?

[ancient hibee]

Think it depends on the order of the post split games.

[Sir David Gray]

These are the remaining fixtures if i am correct....

Hibs'

St Johnstone (A)
Ross County (A)
Livi (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Aberdeen
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

Aberdeen's


Hamilton (H)
Dundee Utd (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Hibs
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

What's everyone's thoughts on both teams potential results?

I think we'll both get about 10 points.

[scoopyboy]

These are the remaining fixtures if i am correct....

Hibs'

St Johnstone (A)
Ross County (A)
Livi (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Aberdeen
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

Aberdeen's


Hamilton (H)
Dundee Utd (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Hibs
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

What's everyone's thoughts on both teams potential results?

St.Johnstone have a chance as well, two points behind Dundee Utd with a game in hand

[MWHIBBIES]

Is this the same algorithm that predicted Celtc had a 90% chance of 10IAR?

I’m getting tired of the growing mathematical analysis of football. It’s a team game that is reliant on moments of individual brilliance. You can stick xG and the like imo.

At sunday league level maybe. At professional level that stuff is vitally important and there wont be a decent side in any league not using it. Teams sign playes based on analysis like that.

[Magpie]

These are the remaining fixtures if i am correct....

Hibs'

St Johnstone (A)
Ross County (A)
Livi (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Aberdeen
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

Aberdeen's


Hamilton (H)
Dundee Utd (A)
Rangers
Celtic
Hibs
Livi
St Mirren (Outside chance Dundee Utd)

What's everyone's thoughts on both teams potential results?

As long as we get at least a draw against Aberdeen I’m confident we will secure enough points in the other games to finish 3rd.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Insurance policy perhaps.

They are coming in, they were 7/2 at the weekend.

with approx 30 years of backing against hibs it always has been an insurance policy, though i've quite often came a cropper betting ON us :(


https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premiership/

This gives Aberdeen an 11% chance of finishing third. Slightly up from last week (IIRC it was about five or six per cent) but still unlikely.

We have an 86% chance of finishing third.


be interesting to see what that percentage is after saturday IF it's down to just one point

hopefully St Mirren keep St Johnstone at bay and saturday will be our last league fixture against them this season

[BlackSheep]

St.Johnstone have a chance as well, two points behind Dundee Utd with a game in hand

Thanks, I missed that... OP updated.

[BlackSheep]

Is this the same algorithm that predicted Celtc had a 90% chance of 10IAR?

I’m getting tired of the growing mathematical analysis of football. It’s a team game that is reliant on moments of individual brilliance. You can stick xG and the like imo.

Have you ever seen the movie, Moneyball?

Based on the true story of the Oakland Athletics rise from loss after loss to almost winning it all... their success was down to playing the game based on numbers and stats.

Proof that if used correctly they’re incredibly important.

In their simplest form they can be the basis for tactical decisions.

[SHODAN]

It's all going to come down to the game at Pittodrie, isn't it?

[Magpie]

It's all going to come down to the game at Pittodrie, isn't it?

They will try and save the game for later in the split too IMO in hope that it will attract more viewers.

[Sir David Gray]

It's all going to come down to the game at Pittodrie, isn't it?

I really hope we don't have to go up there needing a point to finish 3rd.

[hibbysam]

It's all going to come down to the game at Pittodrie, isn't it?

I don’t think it will. I think we’ll still be clear of them and they will have to win it just to stay in touch with us.

[Magpie]

Looks likely that St Mirren will be taking 6th then.

[Wakeyhibee]

They will try and save the game for later in the split too IMO in hope that it will attract more viewers.

The last OF game will be of no consequence but will still be a draw for viewers. Can't see it being close to the one coming up either. I have a feeling our crunch tie will land round 36 with us and them getting one of the OF and 5th or 6th each before that game. Leave it too late and it could be done and dusted.

[PatHead]

How does the Livingston result impact on us guaranteeing 4th now?

[Wakeyhibee]

How does the Livingston result impact on us guaranteeing 4th now?

Can only be good but it's too early to tell, still not guaranteed 5th yet.

[Sir David Gray]

How does the Livingston result impact on us guaranteeing 4th now?

We need 13 points from our last 8 matches to finish ahead of Livingston assuming they win all of their remaining fixtures.

In reality they're not catching us, they're not picking up 13 more points than us over their last 8 matches.

[hibbysam]

We need 13 points from our last 8 matches to finish ahead of Livingston assuming they win all of their remaining fixtures.

In reality they're not catching us, they're not picking up 13 more points than us over their last 8 matches.

I’d wager a bet they won’t pick up 13 points at all, never mind more than us.

[PatHead]

We need 13 points from our last 8 matches to finish ahead of Livingston assuming they win all of their remaining fixtures.

In reality they're not catching us, they're not picking up 13 more points than us over their last 8 matches.

Thanks for the update. So at least 4th then.

[wallpaperman]

Despite our dire last two games, the magic number of points needed drop by 2 from 18 to a maximum of 16 points.

And hopefully those of us that pointed out before today that Aberdeen had scored 1 goal in 8 games will allow the worriers to rest slightly easier now that it is 1 goal in 9 games.

[Sir David Gray]

Despite our dire last two games, the magic number of points needed drop by 2 from 18 to a maximum of 16 points.

And hopefully those of us that pointed out before today that Aberdeen had scored 1 goal in 8 games will rest slightly easier now that it is 1 goal in 9 games.

Three wins will do it I reckon.

[HibeeHibernian4]

Will be a lot more confident if we can beat Ross County next week but there's nothing to suggest we will off the back of the last two games.

[B.H.F.C]

Aberdeen dropping points today is a huge bonus. We’ve got our game in hand next week, got to make the most of that and it won’t be far away from being done because they aren’t going to win many of their last six.

[skyehibee]

Have to beat Ross county next week, massive game.

[GreenCastle]

Ross County are 5th in form table.

Hibs 4th..

After the last game at ER surely we can't let that happen again...saying that I thought after the 3-0 semi loss to Saints we would come out firing today but did the opposite.

Need 2 wins in the next 2 games to give us a chance of 3rd.

There is no chance this team will go away to Aberdeen and get a win - last time was May 2012 we won there!!

[mayo hibee]

I thought we'd need three more wins but that was based on Aberdeen at least being capable of beating Hamilton at home.

After today two more wins and avoiding defeat in the game against Aberdeen will be more than enough. That would leave them needing at least three wins and it's very hard to see where they're going to pull those from right now.

[Stevie Reid]

Is that 7 games out of 8 that Aberdeen haven’t scored, and one goal in all that time?

[B.H.F.C]

Ross County are 5th in form table.

Hibs 4th..

After the last game at ER surely we can't let that happen again...saying that I thought after the 3-0 semi loss to Saints we would come out firing today but did the opposite.

Need 2 wins in the next 2 games to give us a chance of 3rd.

There is no chance this team will go away to Aberdeen and get a win - last time was May 2012 we won there!!

Even if we lose twice before the split, we’d still absolutely have a chance of third.

[Iggy Pope]

The past couple of games have me wondering where any sort of Hibs win is coming from. Three wins will do it, two wins and avoid defeat at Aberdeen, win the game in hand etc., all looks very fanciful indeed based on the past two performances.

[Stevie Reid]

+10 goal difference over Aberdeen is like an extra point.

[Hiber-nation]

What an utterly dreadful league this is. Our only consolation is that Aberdeen are as bad as us.

[Phil MaGlass]

What an utterly dreadful league this is. Our only consolation is that Aberdeen are as bad as us.

This 100%.

[Fratelli]

For the 3rd game running (the 11 mins v Hamilton was poor) we have started slowly and maintained that pedestrian pace until the game was beyond us. We can all see this as it’s painfully obvious so I expect Jack Ross and the players to be working on this, as they bloody should have been this past week - start next Saturday as slowly and we will be in big trouble again.

[Just_Jimmy]

would we be Hibs if we weren't doing it this way?

who REALLY wants to coast to third anyway?

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[Fratelli]

For the 3rd game running (the 11 mins v Hamilton was poor) we have started slowly and maintained that pedestrian pace until the game was beyond us. We can all see this as it’s painfully obvious so I expect Jack Ross and the players to be working on this, as they bloody should have been this past week - start next Saturday as slowly and we will be in big trouble again.

[hibbysam]

For the 3rd game running (the 11 mins v Hamilton was poor) we have started slowly and maintained that pedestrian pace until the game was beyond us. We can all see this as it’s painfully obvious so I expect Jack Ross and the players to be working on this, as they bloody should have been this past week - start next Saturday as slowly and we will be in big trouble again.

The game wasn’t beyond us at half time today when the team started playing though and it wasn’t beyond us against Hamilton either..

[Sir David Gray]

Is that 7 games out of 8 that Aberdeen haven’t scored, and one goal in all that time?

8 out of 9.

They have only scored 3 goals in their last 10 matches.

[HendoDelivered]

We’ll bottle third.

[Fratelli]

The game wasn’t beyond us at half time today when the team started playing though and it wasn’t beyond us against Hamilton either..

i think you know the main point I was making, that we are starting games poorly and in this instance and last week, it was beyond us as evidenced by zero goals. We are very poor chasing games, wouldn’t you agree?

[neil7908]

We may well limp to the 3rd given Aberdeen's current form, which would be a great achievement, but this side will get absolutely destroyed in Europe.

[HibeeHibernian4]

We’ll bottle third.

I'm sure I could go back on your posts and find "we'll struggle to make top six" after our last defeat to St Johnstone.

[hibbysam]

i think you know the main point I was making, that we are starting games poorly and in this instance and last week, it was beyond us as evidenced by zero goals. We are very poor chasing games, wouldn’t you agree?

I would but you can’t say a game we won 2-0 was beyond us before we started playing.

[flash]

We may well limp to the 3rd given Aberdeen's current form, which would be a great achievement, but this side will get absolutely destroyed in Europe.

And we will all get destroyed in a town square somewhere in Europe.

[Iggy Pope]

And we will all get destroyed in a town square somewhere in Europe.

That would be just the job.

[weecounty hibby]

I wouldn't care if we are third at the end of the season by 1 goal. If we are third we will have exceeded most peoples expectations. People seem to be forgetting the circumstances surrounding this season as well. No crowds at games, testing regularly, different changing facilities, etc. 3rd place gives us extra finances again to invest before next season and would be a great effort regardless of the ups and downs

[hibbysam]

I wouldn't care if we are third at the end of the season by 1 goal. If we are third we will have exceeded most peoples expectations. People seem to be forgetting the circumstances surrounding this season as well. No crowds at games, testing regularly, different changing facilities, etc. 3rd place gives us extra finances again to invest before next season and would be a great effort regardless of the ups and downs

Correct. 3rd by 3 points and 10 goals plus a game in hand with Aberdeen scoring 1 goal in 9 games. Imagine the roles were reversed 😂 win one of the last two games before the split and regardless of what Aberdeen do, they will need to beat us, and pick up more points than us in their other 4 games. I’d hate to be in that situation.

[cabbageandribs1875]

St mirren 39 points
St johnstone 37 points


Hamilton v St mirren
St johnstone v Ross co



we really need St mirren to hang on for top six, they're one of the only two teams i think we can beat after the split


St mirren H-W
Livi H-W

sevco A-nope
Sellick H-nope
Aberdeen A-nope

[blackpoolhibs]

Hibs will beat Ross County, you can bookmark this if you like.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hibs will beat Ross County, you can bookmark this if you like.


:hilarious

[bingo70]

Hibs will beat Ross County, you can bookmark this if you like.

I think we will too and I think we will finish third this season.

I still don’t think we’re a good side though and I’ll still be baffled as to how that’s happened.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think we will too and I think we will finish third this season.

I still don’t think we’re a good side though and I’ll still be baffled as to how that’s happened.

I'm no expert, but I think it might be because we won more points than the other teams below us, even though they are apparently much better than us. 😁

[Hibbyradge]

I think we will too and I think we will finish third this season.

I still don’t think we’re a good side though and I’ll still be baffled as to how that’s happened.

Russian interference?

[bingo70]

Russian interference?

That’s the only logical explanation.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/mcbookie/status/1368991620469825539?s=21

Apologies if I’m miss reading that tweet but think they are suggesting Mcinnes might be leaving Aberdeen imminently.

[Ronniekirk]

https://twitter.com/mcbookie/status/1368991620469825539?s=21

Apologies if I’m miss reading that tweet but think they are suggesting Mcinnes might be leaving Aberdeen imminently.

He has


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[bingo70]

He has


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Can’t see anything official yet?

Think there was a fake statement doing the rounds.

[Ronniekirk]

Can’t see anything official yet?

Think there was a fake statement doing the rounds.

Ah my son sent me something so could be the fake statement lol


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[Sir David Gray]

Ah my son sent me something so could be the fake statement lol


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If it's the one I saw then it's from a spoof account.

https://twitter.com/abedeenfc/status/1368988655348572164?s=19

[bingo70]

Ah my son sent me something so could be the fake statement lol


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Looking at the Aberdeen forum I think McBookie may have been duped by the same fake statement 😂

[Ronniekirk]

If it's the one I saw then it's from a spoof account.

https://twitter.com/abedeenfc/status/1368988655348572164?s=19

Yep that was the one he sent me


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[bingo70]

Yep that was the one he sent me


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Now being confirmed in the non fake accounts in the media so you were right, even if your original source was questionable 😂

[Ronniekirk]

Now being confirmed in the non fake accounts in the media so you were right, even if your original source was questionable [emoji23]

Lol just seen that elsewhere shows they felt he wasn’t guaranteed to get them third place Big gamble as new manager will have to work with same players


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[cabbageandribs1875]

Lol just seen that elsewhere shows they felt he wasn’t guaranteed to get them third place Big gamble as new manager will have to work with same players


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and all of them trying to impress....someone i imagine :) bizarre timing though

[Crazyhorse]

Lol just seen that elsewhere shows they felt he wasn’t guaranteed to get them third place Big gamble as new manager will have to work with same players


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Probably worth the punt. They didn’t look capable of getting the couple of wins they need to overtake Hibs under McInnes. Should make the last few matches interesting. Hopefully it doesn’t work.

[mayo hibee]

Effectively a 7 point lead now. Avoiding defeat in Pittodrie will almost be enough by itself at this stage.

[wallpaperman]

Let’s gets this done quickly as we are all happy tonight, right? :greengrin

With today’s win, our magic number of points needed drops to 13 (or 12 points if you want to be brave and count our goal difference as an extra point).

Or to put it another way, if you take our superior goal difference into account, Aberdeen would need to win 3 games out of their last 6 games left to even get above us.

[Sir David Gray]

Let’s gets this done quickly as we are all happy tonight, right? :greengrin

With today’s win, our magic number of points needed drops to 13 (or 12 points if you want to be brave and count our goal difference as an extra point).

Or to put it another way, if you take our superior goal difference into account, Aberdeen would need to win 3 games out of their last 6 games left to even get above us.

I'm confident enough to say that one more win will be enough.

[SteveHFC]

That’s us in europe for next season i can’t see us losing 3rd place.

[wallpaperman]

Effectively a 7 point lead now. Avoiding defeat in Pittodrie will almost be enough by itself at this stage.

I think Dundee United will give Aberdeen a hard game next weekend, I know they can’t make the top 6, but no pressure on them, they won’t make it easy, especially as Aberdeen find goals hard to come by.

I feel we can take at least a point at Livingston.

[wookie70]

Let’s gets this done quickly as we are all happy tonight, right? :greengrin

Or to put it another way, if you take our superior goal difference into account, Aberdeen would need to win 3 games out of their last 6 games left to even get above us.
Two wins and a draw surely but I'm with others, one more win and we will be third. Let's get that next week but Livi have a chance of getting into Europe at the expense of Aberdeen so that won't be easy.

[hibbysam]

Two wins and a draw surely but I'm with others, one more win and we will be third. Let's get that next week but Livi have a chance of getting into Europe at the expense of Aberdeen so that won't be easy.

I’d place a fairly substantial bet that nobody outwith the top 5 in the premiership will win the cup, therefore the top 5 as it is will be in Europe next season.

[wallpaperman]

Two wins and a draw surely but I'm with others, one more win and we will be third. Let's get that next week but Livi have a chance of getting into Europe at the expense of Aberdeen so that won't be easy.

Yeah, fair point you are correct there, I’m getting carried away. Two wins and a draw absolute minimum required by Aberdeen if we lose 6 on the bounce. Or two wins and a big swing in the goal difference.

[wookie70]

I’d place a fairly substantial bet that nobody outwith the top 5 in the premiership will win the cup, therefore the top 5 as it is will be in Europe next season.
That would be a fair bet but I guess Livi will keep trying to do it through the League. St Johnstone won a cup and Hearts lost one on pens so nothing is certain. The Rangers will be red hot favourites but Europe may keep their eye off the Scottish Cup ball

[hibbysam]

That would be a fair bet but I guess Livi will keep trying to do it through the League. St Johnstone won a cup and Hearts lost one on pens so nothing is certain. The Rangers will be red hot favourites but Europe may keep their eye off the Scottish Cup ball

Can’t remember the dates but I’d assume there is a decent chance Rangers will be out of Europe by the time the cup kicks into the big rounds assuming they don’t get beyond the next round?

[hibbyfraelibby]

Yeah, fair point you are correct there, I’m getting carried away. Two wins and a draw absolute minimum required by Aberdeen if we lose 6 on the bounce. Or two wins and a big swing in the goal difference.

If we lose 6 on the bounce thats a minimum of -6 goals. They win 2 thats a minimum swing of 2 in their favour therefore our 10 goal advantage is at best a pair of goals at worst we go behind. Dont assume anything.

[A Hi-Bee]

Two wins and a draw surely but I'm with others, one more win and we will be third. Let's get that next week but Livi have a chance of getting into Europe at the expense of Aberdeen so that won't be easy.

its never easy at that wee *****hole park wi the plastic pitch but we can get the 3 points, onwards and upwards, we need to keep winning.

:flag::flag::flag:

[scoopyboy]

That’s us in europe for next season i can’t see us losing 3rd place.

4th place gets us into Europe, it's just not as good as 3rd.

[worcesterhibby]

Hibs will beat Ross County, you can bookmark this if you like.

just thought I would re-post this to give BH some credit. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[declan macmanus]

4th place gets us into Europe, it's just not as good as 3rd.

Yep. A win next week pretty much guarantees Europe mathematically.


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[blackpoolhibs]

just thought I would re-post this to give BH some credit. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I do like the old bookmark quote, they make me chuckle.:greengrin

[hibbysam]

If we lose 6 on the bounce thats a minimum of -6 goals. They win 2 thats a minimum swing of 2 in their favour therefore our 10 goal advantage is at best a pair of goals at worst we go behind. Dont assume anything.

They would also lose 4 though to end up joint on points. So they’d need to gain 10 goals more in the 8 games (our 6 defeats and their 2 wins) than they lose their 4 by. Not happening.

[147lothian]

Its a good time to be a Hibs fan, looks like third place is in the bag, European football until Christmas would be absolutely massive

[SteveHFC]

Yep. A win next week pretty much guarantees Europe mathematically.


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Just hope fans can go back games when that time comes.

[Northernhibee]

Just had a wee look at an Aberdeen forum and they seem to think our win today makes it almost beyond them to finish 3rd. Not convinced by that as you just have to look at some of the posts at HT on here to know what a forum can be like when your team isn't winning, but there's an element of resignation from them.

It's not there yet, but I don't think we're far away from it.

[St Pauli Hibee]

I think a win next week against Livingston & combined with a draw/loss for Aberdeen v Dundee United would do it for us. That would give us a minimum 8 point lead with 5 games to play

[Sir David Gray]

I think a win next week against Livingston & combined with a draw/loss for Aberdeen v Dundee United would do it for us. That would give us a minimum 8 point lead with 5 games to play

Yeah we would be practically home and hosed if that was to happen.

[BlackSheep]

All those banking on Europe til Xmas need to remember the Scottish is being played now.... so there’s still a lot riding on that.

[Itsnoteasy]

All those banking on Europe til Xmas need to remember the Scottish is being played now.... so there’s still a lot riding on that.

So Hibs, Celtic or Huns for the cup then.

[Magpie]

So Hibs, Celtic or Huns for the cup then.

Obviously I want Hibs to win the cup but if we unfortunately get knocked out I’ll be hoping for an old firm final.

[Itsnoteasy]

Obviously I want Hibs to win the cup but if we unfortunately get knocked out I’ll be hoping for an old firm final.

Ffs your up later than me. Are you studying the form for your bets today 😴

[Magpie]

Ffs your up later than me. Are you studying the form for your bets today 😴

Had a few celebratory drinks last night. Had a little look this morning, still yet to do anything though.

[Bright_Hibee]

Hopefully we can secure that third place. It would be fantastic. I think the football is a bit dire to watch at times and should be improved on by Jack Ross, but he has done well to have us consistently picking up points in a way we've not done since the first season in the top-flight under Lennon

[wallpaperman]

What a great day in our quest for 3rd.

The magic number of points needed is now officially 9 (or 8 if you want to take our goal difference for granted).

While still not counting my chickens are the doomsayers still worried about the dandy Dons and their one goal in 10 matches?

[SChibs]

Avoid defeat against Aberdeen and they would need 8 points from 5 games assuming we lost every game. Come on Hibs one final push!

[BroxburnHibee]

What a great day in our quest for 3rd.

The magic number of points needed is now officially 9 (or 8 if you want to take our goal difference for granted).

While still not counting my chickens are the doomsayers still worried about the dandy Dons and their one goal in 10 matches?

So basically Aberdeen need 8 or probably 9 points and have to hope we don't win any of our last 5?

Its tantalisingly close now.

[Hibbyradge]

What a great day in our quest for 3rd.

The magic number of points needed is now officially 9 (or 8 if you want to take our goal difference for granted).

While still not counting my chickens are the doomsayers still worried about the dandy Dons and their one goal in 10 matches?

I'm not worried about Aberdeen.

I'm worried about Hibs!

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm not worried about Aberdeen.

I'm worried about Hibs!

I think today was the day Livi were going to pip us for 4th place. :greengrin

[Wakeyhibee]

What a great day in our quest for 3rd.

The magic number of points needed is now officially 9 (or 8 if you want to take our goal difference for granted).

While still not counting my chickens are the doomsayers still worried about the dandy Dons and their one goal in 10 matches?

We are guaranteed 5th now. Phew!!

[Nevi_SOL]

Aberdeen now need to better our result in at least 3 games with 5 games remaining. We also are 12 goals ahead. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[Sir David Gray]

So basically Aberdeen need 8 or probably 9 points and have to hope we don't win any of our last 5?

Its tantalisingly close now.

Yes Aberdeen need a minimum of 8 points assuming we lose our last 5 games.

I'd say it's over now, Aberdeen probably need to win at least four of their last five and possibly even all five in order to finish 3rd.

[RyeSloan]

Avoid defeat against Aberdeen and they would need 8 points from 5 games assuming we lost every game. Come on Hibs one final push!

They would only have 4 games ....two of which would be against the OF.

If the roles were reversed I’d be 100% certain we wouldn’t catch them.

But they are not so I’m still not even contemplating counting any chickens at this stage [emoji23]

[SChibs]

We are guaranteed 5th now. Phew!!

But I thought we'd 'be lucky to make top 6' according to some?

[SChibs]

They would only have 4 games ....two of which would be against the OF.

If the ropes were reversed I’d be 100% certain we wouldn’t catch them.

But they are not so I’m still not even contemplating counting any chickens at this stage [emoji23]

Yup you're right, got my numbers mixed up!

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

I hope the team don't get complacent, this is the time to ramp up the effort.

[Dashing Bob S]

It’s over, admittedly more due to A’deen’s financial and subsequently footballing implosion rather than our brilliance. Their big battle now is holding onto 4th.

We can forget them. Third is done.

Time to give some squad players and youth an outing.

[Ryan91]

It’s over, admittedly more due to A’deen’s financial and subsequently footballing implosion rather than our brilliance. Their big battle now is holding onto 4th.

We can forget them. Third is done.

Time to give some squad players and youth an outing.

It ain't over until it's over, pedal to the metal until we can't mathematically be caught

[Silversand]

It’s over, admittedly more due to A’deen’s financial and subsequently footballing implosion rather than our brilliance. Their big battle now is holding onto 4th.

We can forget them. Third is done.

Time to give some squad players and youth an outing.Wait to see next couple of games, but yes almost there Bob.

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[mayo hibee]

Only slight downer is St Johnstone sneaking top 6. I had hoped we had seen the last of them for this season to be honest.

Otherwise all good. If we avoid defeat against Aberdeen nothing else will matter. Even if we don't we'll probably pick up a point or two here or there as a minimum and that will be enough.

Would love to get a position where we can rotate the team and keep the first 11 a bit more rested for the cup.

[Big_Franck]

Looking at their forum sheep fans are not happy with their club at all. McCrorie is getting slated again, as is Hayes who seems finished. Bar Ferguson they've got no assets whatsoever and even he's been poor for months now. The money from 3rd could really allow us to kick on again as a club.

[RIP]

Looking at their forum sheep fans are not happy with their club at all. McCrorie is getting slated again, as is Hayes who seems finished. Bar Ferguson they've got no assets whatsoever and even he's been poor for months now. The money from 3rd could really allow us to kick on again as a club.

Kamberi has gone from a wunderkid to a duffer in a few weeks. Goals so far this season = 0!!!!!!! :faf:

[Mutu]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

[Bobby's Cinema]

I think 1 win get's us there.
It would be good to get a decent first fixture get the win and get it done :thumbsup:

[mayo hibee]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

It's probably because we could lose the lot and still potentially finish third. Even if Aberdeen beat us they need to find five more points somewhere else.

[MWHIBBIES]

It’s over, admittedly more due to A’deen’s financial and subsequently footballing implosion rather than our brilliance. Their big battle now is holding onto 4th.

We can forget them. Third is done.

Time to give some squad players and youth an outing.

This place, honest to ****ing god.

Hibs have earned 3rd place. No ifs or buts. We are the 3rd best team and still have a chance of beating our best every points tally in a 3 points for a win league.

[Heisenberg]

I think 1 win get's us there.
It would be good to get a decent first fixture get the win and get it done :thumbsup:

I was just thinking how good it would be if they gave Aberdeen both Glasgow sides as their first two post split fixtures :greengrin

[Wilson]

It's probably because we could lose the lot and still potentially finish third. Even if Aberdeen beat us they need to find five more points somewhere else.

Let's hope we don't test that theory!

[lord bunberry]

The sheep are on a horrendous run, I think they’ve scored once in 12 games. I just can’t see them turning that around and suddenly winning 3 games out of 5 post split.

[mayo hibee]

I wonder if they'll schedule the Aberdeen game early as a TV game while there's definitely still something riding on it. Might be no harm to play it now while they're still out of form, get a point or better and finish it there.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

I think it's more to do with the form of the 2 teams below us. Aberdeen are in horrendous form and don't even look like scoring, never mind winning a game. Livi aren't in great form either, neither are likely to pick up many points post-split tbh.

It was a good point today for Hibs. Extending our lead over Aberdeen and keeping a 12 point gap over Livi which pretty much guarantees European football next season.

[cabbageandribs1875]

hope this is the first round

Hibs v Livingston
Sevco v Aberdeen

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

Hibs don't chuck it any more or less than anyone else.

We have been consistently good this season, with 1 really bad patch of 3 results.

[wallpaperman]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

Even if you have little confidence in Hibs (I personally feel we will continue to pick up some points in the next 5 games ) you would still need ‘one goal in 10 games’ Aberdeen to win 3 of their next 5 games against the best sides in the country?

There is just no logic to think that is even a remote possibility.

[Hibbyradge]

Aberdeen have averaged 1.5 points per game so far this season. If they match that for the last 5 games, they won't catch us.

I don't know how they've fared again the top 6 but it's unlikely to be any better than that.

[Wilson]

The sheep are on a horrendous run, I think they’ve scored once in 12 games. I just can’t see them turning that around and suddenly winning 3 games out of 5 post split.

They wont. From our own perspective though it would be nice to get the job done. No talk of third by default from the pundits. Just hibs being ruthless and turning the screw.

[Onion]

The sheep are on a horrendous run, I think they’ve scored once in 12 games. I just can’t see them turning that around and suddenly winning 3 games out of 5 post split.

Relegation form. Would love to see a table of the last 12 games.

[B.H.F.C]

hope this is the first round

Hibs v Livingston
Sevco v Aberdeen

Think the ‘random’ fixtures will see us go to Aberdeen first. League will
Want to try and keep the fight for third alive rather than it be done by the time we play them.

[Onion]

They wont. From our own perspective though it would be nice to get the job done. No talk of third by default from the pundits. Just hibs being ruthless and turning the screw.

:agree: Then we can fully focus on winning the Cup :thumbsup:

[lord bunberry]

They wont. From our own perspective though it would be nice to get the job done. No talk of third by default from the pundits. Just hibs being ruthless and turning the screw.
:agree: A couple of wins early on to seal third spot. We can concentrate on winning the cup after that.

[lord bunberry]

Relegation form. Would love to see a table of the last 12 games.
I presume the sheep will be bottom.

[147lothian]

If the first game in the split is against the dons and we win that, third is ours, no matter what happens in the remaining games IMO

[Onion]

They wont. From our own perspective though it would be nice to get the job done. No talk of third by default from the pundits. Just hibs being ruthless and turning the screw.

:agree: Then we can fully focus on winning the Cup :thumbsup:

[Wakeyhibee]

This place, honest to ****ing god.

Hibs have earned 3rd place. No ifs or buts. We are the 3rd best team and still have a chance of beating our best every points tally in a 3 points for a win league.

Agree, it's the only reason we are in 3rd. We've got a great points haul so far, roughly equivalent to all our 3rd place finishes in the past at this stage.

[Mutu]

I think it's more to do with the form of the 2 teams below us. Aberdeen are in horrendous form and don't even look like scoring, never mind winning a game. Livi aren't in great form either, neither are likely to pick up many points post-split tbh.

It was a good point today for Hibs. Extending our lead over Aberdeen and keeping a 12 point gap over Livi which pretty much guarantees European football next season.

Oh I mean I totally get it, we're odds on for that very reason.

Ingrained suspicion of Hibsing it is tough to shake.

[Andy74]

Oh I mean I totally get it, we're odds on for that very reason.

Ingrained suspicion of Hibsing it is tough to shake.

What sort of Hibs fans use that term?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Think the ‘random’ fixtures will see us go to Aberdeen first. League will
Want to try and keep the fight for third alive rather than it be done by the time we play them.


fair point, but they would be taking a risk having us up at pittodrie first, hibs win that or even just a point that would be it for 3rd, if they want to keep the excitement going they could have this..


Sevco v Hibs
Aberdeen v Livingston/St Johnstone


Hibs v Sellick
St johnstone/Livingston v Aberdeen


i've not even looked to see how many H/A fixtures Aberdeen will be due

[wallpaperman]

fair point, but they would be taking a risk having us up at pittodrie first, hibs win that or even just a point that would be it for 3rd, if they want to keep the excitement going they could have this..


Sevco v Hibs
Aberdeen v Livingston/St Johnstone


Hibs v Sellick
St johnstone/Livingston v Aberdeen


i've not even looked to see how many H/A fixtures Aberdeen will be due

Aberdeen should be 2 home and 3 away which can only be a good thing.

[Tully]

hibs first game will be at home v celtic

[one day maybe...]

Think we will play the Dons in the third game at Pittodrie after having played both sides of the bigot brothers in our first 2 games, leaving St J & Livingston as our final 2 games.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aberdeen should be 2 home and 3 away which can only be a good thing.


:aok: hopefully their other home game is against one of the glasgow sides, i imagine it will be

[ekhibee]

We should finish 3rd now and that's good, but to say we've been consistently good is absolute rubbish. We've had good spells, but there's virtually nothing between most of the teams in this league and we've been pumped by Motherwell, Ross County, Livingston and St Johnstone, all teams that are below us. We've been helped by a really poor Aberdeen side as well. Great if we can make it to the line for 3rd place and European football with this team, Ross deserves credit for that.

[hibbysam]

I was just thinking how good it would be if they gave Aberdeen both Glasgow sides as their first two post split fixtures :greengrin

Looking at the remaining fixtures I reckon they’ll be sent to Celtic park and Mcdiarmid park for a third time as well to even them out. Lots of moving to get all teams at 19/19 but thankfully it shouldn’t affect us. Livi will probably have to go to ibrox for a third time as well.

[Alfred E Newman]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

Yes, it’s shocking.

[hibbysam]

:aok: hopefully their other home game is against one of the glasgow sides, i imagine it will be

They’re actually due to play us, both the old firm, and st Johnstone at home but as I put in another post they’ll be sent to st Johnstone and Celtic for a third time to even them out.

[brog]

Only slight downer is St Johnstone sneaking top 6. I had hoped we had seen the last of them for this season to be honest.

Otherwise all good. If we avoid defeat against Aberdeen nothing else will matter. Even if we don't we'll probably pick up a point or two here or there as a minimum and that will be enough.

Would love to get a position where we can rotate the team and keep the first 11 a bit more rested for the cup.

I feel a bit sorry for St M. 4 points clear with 5 minutes to go & they miss out on goal difference! We also do seem to have the sign on them as opposed to St J.

[scoopyboy]

They’re actually due to play us, both the old firm, and st Johnstone at home but as I put in another post they’ll be sent to st Johnstone and Celtic for a third time to even them out.

Aberdeen have been at home to Rangers twice.

[DH1875]

fair point, but they would be taking a risk having us up at pittodrie first, hibs win that or even just a point that would be it for 3rd, if they want to keep the excitement going they could have this..


Sevco v Hibs
Aberdeen v Livingston/St Johnstone


Hibs v Sellick
St johnstone/Livingston v Aberdeen


i've not even looked to see how many H/A fixtures Aberdeen will be due

We will be at Ibrox last game of season.

[cabbageandribs1875]

They’re actually due to play us, both the old firm, and st Johnstone at home but as I put in another post they’ll be sent to st Johnstone and Celtic for a third time to even them out.


ah, so it's actually 3-H and 2-A for them then, like us



wallpaperman :grr:

[hibbysam]

ah, so it's actually 3-H and 2-A for them then, like us



wallpaperman :grr:

No they’re 2 home 3 away to finish.

[hibbysam]

Aberdeen have been at home to Rangers twice.

Your of course correct Scoop. No idea where I got that one from. Could be even more confusing then.

[cabbageandribs1875]

We will be at Ibrox last game of season.


nah i've made my prediction, Sevco-A first game :)

[cabbageandribs1875]

No they’re 2 home 3 away to finish.



aww man i'm always so confused on a monday :(

[scoopyboy]

Your of course correct Scoop. No idea where I got that one from. Could be even more confusing then.

Easy mistake to make.

I was wanting St.Mirren to finish 6th but hey ho we will just have to get on with it.

[bingo70]

Think the ‘random’ fixtures will see us go to Aberdeen first. League will
Want to try and keep the fight for third alive rather than it be done by the time we play them.

Even if that happens and they win, they’ll still need to find another two wins and hope we lose every game.

Worst set of fixtures for us would be Aberdeen away followed by both the old firm, if they sort themselves out that could give us an anxious end tk the season.

In reality I don’t think there’s any chance they’ll overtake us now.

[seanshow]

The sheepies will get horsed by both bigot bros whether they play them home or away.

We need one win, if that.

[one day maybe...]

Sevco v Hibs
Hibs v Celtic
Aberdeen v Hibs
Hibs v Livingston
Hibs v St Johnstone

Would be my bet for our fixtures.

[hibbysam]

aww man i'm always so confused on a monday :(

Having fixed the error about Aberdeen having Rangers at home, ours and rangers fixtures work out as they should as 3 home 2 away, all other 4 sides will need changes to theirs, most likely Aberdeen going to St Johnstone a third time and Celtic having Livi at home for a third time.

[SHODAN]

Earliest we can secure third is now game 35. We qualify for Europe (whether that's 3rd or 4th) if we better Livingston's result next round.

[JimBHibees]

I wonder if they'll schedule the Aberdeen game early as a TV game while there's definitely still something riding on it. Might be no harm to play it now while they're still out of form, get a point or better and finish it there.

Bound to be in game 1 or 2 as the only thing left to decide in top 6.

[wallpaperman]

ah, so it's actually 3-H and 2-A for them then, like us



wallpaperman :grr:

Apology accepted. 😉

[Keith_M]

We seem to be stuttering into third place, aided largely by Aberdeen's collapse.

The thing is, we're not going to care how we got there, as it most likely means a few European games next season and a fairly large cash windfall.

[Ronniekirk]

I'm surprised by the confidence in this thread given Hibs supreme ability to chuck it against all odds. We're not guaranteed wins against anyone in this split though ironically I fancy us against Aberdeen over anyone else in the top 6.

Crazy how we stand to finish 3rd given how average we have been for large parts of the season. Bizarre season.

Although if we win one more away game this will be the o ly hibs team in the clubs history to achieve 11 away wins in one season



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[JimBHibees]

What sort of Hibs fans use that term?

Ones that are Hearts fans.

[California-Hibs]

I could explain why I'm convinced why but I simply can't be bothered.

Its over. we've finished 3rd. Absolutely delighted!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Apology accepted. 😉


dear wallpaperman, on behalf of me...hibbysam would like to profusely apologise






:)

[hibbysam]

dear wallpaperman, on behalf of me...hibbysam would like to profusely apologise






:)

I second that.

[Del Boy]

When are the top 6 fixtures announced??

[Onion]

We seem to be stuttering into third place, aided largely by Aberdeen's collapse.

The thing is, we're not going to care how we got there, as it most likely means a few European games next season and a fairly large cash windfall.

Granted, but 4 points for the last 2 games have been decisive. We've become the comeback kings with both our strikers now prolific :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

When are the top 6 fixtures announced??

They’ve not given a date, but probably discussing with the TV companies
1st post split game is 3 weeks away, w/e10th April

[blackpoolhibs]

Granted, but 4 points for the last 2 games have been decisive. We've become the comeback kings with both our strikers now prolific :greengrin
16 points from the last 8 games, not to be sniffed at when you consider how sheite we are. :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

We seem to be stuttering into third place, aided largely by Aberdeen's collapse.

The thing is, we're not going to care how we got there, as it most likely means a few European games next season and a fairly large cash windfall.

We're not struttering anywhere. 4th in the form table over the last 10 games.

[DH1875]

Sevco v Hibs
Hibs v Celtic
Aberdeen v Hibs
Hibs v Livingston
Hibs v St Johnstone

Would be my bet for our fixtures.

Nah, we will be at Ibrox last game of season.

[one day maybe...]

They’ve not given a date, but probably discussing with the TV companies
1st post split game is 3 weeks away, w/e10th April

Game mid week/weekends have been confirmed

Rd 34 – Weekend of 10/11 April
Rd 35 – Midweek of 20/21 April
Rd 36 – Weekend of 1/2 May
Rd 37 – Midweek of 11/12 May
Rd 38 – Weekend of 15/16 May

[LancsHibs]

7 points ahead, 5 games to go and our superior goal difference is worth a point. The Sheep need to make 8 points on us over these next 5 games. Come on boys nearly there :scarf::scarf:
Knowing our luck we will make 3rd and some silly diddy team will go and win the cup:worried:

[147lothian]

Half way there, living on a prayer, it's good to be a Hi-bee, no matter how the post split fixtures come out I can only see us taking the third place spot, then all eyes on the Scottish cup to make sure we get the European place we deserve

[calumhibee1]

I said before the game that if we bettered Aberdeen’s result today then it was done.

When I said that though I thought that would be because we won and they drew :greengrin

But it would take a monumental collapse and/or run of form for Aberdeen for us not to get third now.

[RossScott1991]

Such a strange season.

Absolutely delighted we look like we will finish 3rd but also during lockdown I am struggling to count on one hand how many games I’ve actually enjoyed from us.

Our league position sets us up nicely for the return of fans to the stadium, but the squad needs strengthened as you can predict starting 11 every week pretty much. And you worryingly can also predict how the games go. The pragmatic approach is fine every once in a while or if you’re genuinely having one of the days you ain’t playing well. But I hope Jack Ross knows over summer if we make signings / it is down to him to coach this group of players to be abit more pleasing on the eye. Last thing I want is to look forward to returning and be bored. I never really get feeling from this team we are capable of scoring 3/4 goals.

The tempo of games will naturally go up again with fans being back, but the staff and players will be in for a surprise to general reaction from the crowd with some of the performances this season.

[hibbysam]

Such a strange season.

Absolutely delighted we look like we will finish 3rd but also during lockdown I am struggling to count on one hand how many games I’ve actually enjoyed from us.

Our league position sets us up nicely for the return of fans to the stadium, but the squad needs strengthened as you can predict starting 11 every week pretty much. And you worryingly can also predict how the games go. The pragmatic approach is fine every once in a while or if you’re genuinely having one of the days you ain’t playing well. But I hope Jack Ross knows over summer if we make signings / it is down to him to coach this group of players to be abit more pleasing on the eye. Last thing I want is to look forward to returning and be bored. I never really get feeling from this team we are capable of scoring 3/4 goals.

We’ve scored 4 twice, 3 three times and 2 ten times this season. How often should we be scoring three or four?

[RossScott1991]

We’ve scored 4 twice, 3 three times and 2 ten times this season. How often should we be scoring three or four?

Maybe the wrong choice of words as it is difficult to turn most teams over. But point I’m getting at is i never really believe we can.

The more worrying stat is the coming from behind to win a game one. Think that tells you we aren’t the most expansive

[Cammy]

What sort of Hibs fans use that term?

Someone with a track record of negative posts about Hibs ...Hmmmm....

[danhibees1875]

Game mid week/weekends have been confirmed

Rd 34 – Weekend of 10/11 April
Rd 35 – Midweek of 20/21 April
Rd 36 – Weekend of 1/2 May
Rd 37 – Midweek of 11/12 May
Rd 38 – Weekend of 15/16 May

3 weeks away? That's an extra summer break!

[Iggy Pope]

3 weeks away? That's an extra summer break!

Scottish cup game maybe.

[Billy Whizz]

3 weeks away? That's an extra summer break!

International break and then Scottish Cup v QOS

[The Spaceman]

This has been a cracking season by most possible metrics. A third place finish now looks a certainty unless we have a pretty huge collapse and Aberdeen have a huge turnaround (they’ve scored one, yes one goal in their last 10). Jack Ross deserves a humongous amount of credit if we do secure third. It would be huge for our club.

[one day maybe...]

3 weeks away? That's an extra summer break!

Hopefully galvanize the team before the first few games. This could be a huge defining moment for Hibs and the opportunity to attract players for an upcoming European campaign. Even if that campaign is in a new league format, being part of it wll benefit us financially.
#GGTTH :flag:

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

How long until the Sheep need snookers?

[Northernhibee]

How long until the Sheep need snookers?

It's out of their hands now - if they beat us, that's four points.

Eight points secures it for us. They need to score eight points more than us in the remaining five games, two of them against the Old Firm. If we go with the assumption that neither us or Aberdeen get a point against both those teams, that's then eight points over three games to catch up.

One win or two draws clinches it for us I reckon.

[147lothian]

Livi have a better chance now of catching the dons now than them catching us when they are not scoring goals.

[PatHead]

Typical how we won't be there to see it! So frustrating.

[Nevi_SOL]

Typical how we won't be there to see it! So frustrating.

Imagine the rush for tickets for the game up at Aberdeen. It would be a nightmare haha

[cabbageandribs1875]

wonder if it will be

Home
Away
Home
Away
Home

or two home games on the trot at some stage

[CentreLine]

Someone with a track record of negative posts about Hibs ...Hmmmm....

Yeh. Maybe someone that knows what a jam bottle looks like. Who’d have thunk it, an expression like that being punted from our neighbours who were relegated last season and who have managed to lose the leagues on the last day three times in my lifetime. Not to mention the extraordinary time it’s been since they put their name on the leagues cup. Then of. course we’ve had both national cups in our trophy cabinet more recently. Hmmmmmm. Must be hurting.

[Keith_M]

We're not struttering anywhere. 4th in the form table over the last 10 games.


OK, then...

We're currently rampaging into third place.


That better? :wink:

[MWHIBBIES]

OK, then...

We're currently rampaging into third place.


That better? :wink:

Closer to the truth so yes.

[JimBHibees]

Game mid week/weekends have been confirmed

Rd 34 – Weekend of 10/11 April
Rd 35 – Midweek of 20/21 April
Rd 36 – Weekend of 1/2 May
Rd 37 – Midweek of 11/12 May
Rd 38 – Weekend of 15/16 May

Assuming the weekends in between games are earmarked for the Scottish cup.

[Billy Whizz]

Assuming the weekends in between games are earmarked for the Scottish cup.

Yes Jim, these are the Scottish Cup dates

Second Round: Tuesday, 23 March

Third Round: Saturday, 3 April - QOS v Hibs

Fourth Round: Saturday, 17 April

Fifth Round: Saturday, 24 April

Semi-Finals: Saturday, 8 & Sunday, 9 May

Final: Saturday, 22 May

[JimBHibees]

Yes Jim, these are the Scottish Cup dates

Second Round: Tuesday, 23 March

Third Round: Saturday, 3 April - QOS v Hibs

Fourth Round: Saturday, 17 April

Fifth Round: Saturday, 24 April

Semi-Finals: Saturday, 8 & Sunday, 9 May

Final: Saturday, 22 May

Thanks Billy hope we have a decent run as will have big gaps in between games if we don't. :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

Yes Jim, these are the Scottish Cup dates

Second Round: Tuesday, 23 March

Third Round: Saturday, 3 April - QOS v Hibs

Fourth Round: Saturday, 17 April

Fifth Round: Saturday, 24 April

Semi-Finals: Saturday, 8 & Sunday, 9 May

Final: Saturday, 22 May
I take it there’s not going to be any replays this year.

[Sir David Gray]

I take it there’s not going to be any replays this year.

No.

[WhileTheChief..]

Is there a realistic chance of fans being back in grounds for Europe?

My gut feeling is we might be able to be back inside ER to some degree but travelling to numerous countries could be tricky due to local lockdown conditions.

Don’t think I’d be booking flights anytime soon.

[Sir David Gray]

Is there a realistic chance of fans being back in grounds for Europe?

My gut feeling is we might be able to be back inside ER to some degree but travelling to numerous countries could be tricky due to local lockdown conditions.

Don’t think I’d be booking flights anytime soon.

I'd say there's almost zero chance of away fans being allowed and travel itself to many European countries may not even be allowed either.

I'm hopeful that some fans may be able to attend the home games.

[SChibs]

Is there a realistic chance of fans being back in grounds for Europe?

My gut feeling is we might be able to be back inside ER to some degree but travelling to numerous countries could be tricky due to local lockdown conditions.

Don’t think I’d be booking flights anytime soon.

I know what you mean but realistically we won't be able to book any flights till August time and by then we will have a pretty good idea whether or not we will be allowed to travel.

[cabbageandribs1875]

even i'm slightly confident we will at least beat Livingston this time around, which would leave Aberdeen needing x3 wins and x2 draws or x4 wins, along with us losing our other four games





have i got that right :hmmm:

[jgl07]

It was the late and great Ayrton Senna who said that 'being second is to be the first of the ones who lose'.

Being happy with 3rd is not where I imagined our great club would be in 2021 when I got on board the good ship Hibernian as a young man.

I want some day, some day, that we can crush those corrupt pigs in Glasgow and show them what we are capable of.

I would advise you not to hold your breath.

In the last twenty years I can recall Hibs finishing ahead of Celtic once in 1994-95. Hibs had two points more in 4th place than Celtic in 5th. Celtic still beat Hibs on the Cup Semi-final after a replay.

Over the same time periof you exclude the two years when Rangers were in a Divsion or two below, Hibs have finished ahead of them once, in the Scottish Championship in 2014-15. Hibs finished second 3 points ahead of Rangers in 3rd. Rangers still managed to beat Hibs in the Promotion Play-off without managing to go up.

[Sir David Gray]

even i'm slightly confident we will at least beat Livingston this time around, which would leave Aberdeen needing x3 wins and x2 draws or x4 wins, along with us losing our other four games




have i got that right :hmmm:

If we only win 1 and lose the other 4 then there's a chance that 3 wins and a draw would be enough for Aberdeen to finish 3rd on goal difference.

It's not happening though.

[Hibbyradge]

If we only win 1 and lose the other 4 then there's a chance that 3 wins and a draw would be enough for Aberdeen to finish 3rd on goal difference.

It's not happening though.

If we lose them all, 2 wins and 2 draws would be enough for Aberdeen. :worried:

[hibbysam]

If we only win 1 and lose the other 4 then there's a chance that 3 wins and a draw would be enough for Aberdeen to finish 3rd on goal difference.

It's not happening though.

Don’t think so. If we won 1, and Aberdeen lost 1 (3 wins and a draw leaves 1 defeat) then we would be at least 14 goals clear before the other games. That would then be an average of a 2 goal swing from every other game on average.

[cabbageandribs1875]

If we only win 1 and lose the other 4 then there's a chance that 3 wins and a draw would be enough for Aberdeen to finish 3rd on goal difference.

It's not happening though.


but that would make them equal on points with us if we win one, and if we win that one game it means our GD would be at the very least +13, we will all agree it's highly unlikely they will claw back 13 goals



i think :dizzy:

[davhibby]

We’ll almost certainly end up playing Rangers at home again and Celtic away so that everyone ends up with a 19/19 split. Not sure whether or not that’s a good thing as I’d have been pretty confident in us getting some form of result at home to Celtic

[Hibbyradge]

We’ll almost certainly end up playing Rangers at home again and Celtic away so that everyone ends up with a 19/19 split. Not sure whether or not that’s a good thing as I’d have been pretty confident in us getting some form of result at home to Celtic

I think it's the other way around.