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G B Young
08-03-2021, 03:50 PM
While there will probably be a few twists and turns yet to come as we fight over third place with the sheep, going into the final round of pre-split fixtures with a six-point lead over them would be a huge boost.
Monts
08-03-2021, 03:54 PM
No
But it would be highly beneficial to win.
Vini1875
08-03-2021, 03:55 PM
Yes it is a must win. We need distance between us and the sheep, before we go to Pittodrie. Going there with a 3 point advantge, turns it into everything to gain for them and everything to lose for us. We need to find a way to grind out results again.
Magpie
08-03-2021, 03:56 PM
Not a must win as we still have plenty of games to play and we are still ahead but we need to win if we want to put ourselves into a position of securing 3rd sooner rather than later.
wookie70
08-03-2021, 03:57 PM
While there will probably be a few twists and turns yet to come as we fight over third place with the sheep, going into the final round of pre-split fixtures with a six-point lead over them would be a huge boost.
No as I think we will finish 3rd if we lose every game but beat Aberdeen. It is a game that like Motherwell and St Johnstone we should be strong favourites given league position and our resources. Hopefully the players know what the plan is from the first whistle and aren't so pedestrian in the first part of the game. Ross County are scoring and seem more motivated than us so I would expect a tough game and we need to work out how to get our strikers back in form because we inexplicable only have two at the club with Boyle back up
jacomo
08-03-2021, 04:03 PM
Technically no, but I think it’s very important.
We can’t keep relying on Aberdeen to drop points. Let’s get the win, get one game closer to 3rd place, and rebuild a bit of feel good factor.
GreenCastle
08-03-2021, 04:07 PM
No as I think we will finish 3rd if we lose every game but beat Aberdeen. It is a game that like Motherwell and St Johnstone we should be strong favourites given league position and our resources. Hopefully the players know what the plan is from the first whistle and aren't so pedestrian in the first part of the game. Ross County are scoring and seem more motivated than us so I would expect a tough game and we need to work out how to get our strikers back in form because we inexplicable only have two at the club with Boyle back up
As I have pointed out before..
We haven’t beaten Aberdeen away since May 2012 - I wouldn’t be confident at all trying to go up there to get a win or risk even needing a draw.
We need to get points on the board and these next 2 are crucial for the season.
Win them both and it really adds pressure to Aberdeen. But easier said than done especially in our past 2 games form.
We also haven’t won away at Ross County since September 2017 !
easty
08-03-2021, 04:08 PM
It's not a must win, it's not an easy game, and a point wouldn't be a terrible result.
B.H.F.C
08-03-2021, 04:13 PM
Not a must win as we can still finish third even if we lose.
However, it’s not just a run of the mill league game at this stage of the season with what is on the line for us. A win and a six point gap would be huge at this stage.
JimBHibees
08-03-2021, 04:18 PM
While there will probably be a few twists and turns yet to come as we fight over third place with the sheep, going into the final round of pre-split fixtures with a six-point lead over them would be a huge boost.
Not a must win but would go a long way to cementing third spot and would put huge pressure on Aberdeen.
Frazerbob
08-03-2021, 04:20 PM
No. We can lose and still finish 3rd. The clue is in the name 😉
Vault Boy
08-03-2021, 04:23 PM
Not quite, but I'll be concerned if we don't.
Unseen work
08-03-2021, 04:24 PM
Technically no.
But in every other sense then absolutely.
We should have came away with a lot more points than 0 against Motherwell and St Johnstone, even drawing both would have helped us.
We could have put it out of sight but have let them creep back in.
That said the team have done brilliantly to win 4/6 games.
I’m just hoping for the last part of the season we finally see everything click as for me it’s been in parts.
Defensively solid, midfield dominate, Boyle on form and Doidge and Nisbet scoring.
Even just having Boyle, Doidge and Nisbet scoring at the same time would massively benefit us. It seems only one player is in scoring form for us at a time
blackpoolhibs
08-03-2021, 04:25 PM
I think every game is a must win game, even though we dont.
Pagan Hibernia
08-03-2021, 04:27 PM
We’re in danger of limping home and being overtaken on the final stretch, and given how crap Aberdeen have been that would be incredibly disappointing. We need to win games, if only to keep morale up on this board!
Sir David Gray
08-03-2021, 04:28 PM
No but I'll feel very uneasy about our chances of finishing 3rd if we lose for the 3rd game in a row.
Brightside
08-03-2021, 04:52 PM
It will be great to win. We don’t really have any must wins right now and it’s maybe why so many players are putting in decent performances.
jeffers
08-03-2021, 05:00 PM
It will be great to win. We don’t really have any must wins right now and it’s maybe why so many players are putting in decent performances.
I assume you mean why so many players aren’t putting in decent performances ?
As for the OP’s question, it’s not a must win, but lose it and I’m not confident of finishing 3rd or beating QOTS.
calumhibee1
08-03-2021, 05:19 PM
I assume you mean why so many players aren’t putting in decent performances ?
As for the OP’s question, it’s not a must win, but lose it and I’m not confident of finishing 3rd or beating QOTS.
We should be comfortably tucking QOTS away. That league is dreadful this year and they’re nowhere near the top.
Ronniekirk
08-03-2021, 06:07 PM
My son has informed me Mcinnes is about to depart If true and they get a bounce from a new Manager then the quicker we extend our lead against them the better
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Iggy Pope
08-03-2021, 06:10 PM
It’s a must win if we want a quieter weekend of it really.
Brightside
08-03-2021, 06:13 PM
I assume you mean why so many players aren’t putting in decent performances ?
As for the OP’s question, it’s not a must win, but lose it and I’m not confident of finishing 3rd or beating QOTS.
Yep. Aren’t. Too many are looking disinterested for me right now.
calumhibee1
08-03-2021, 06:13 PM
My son has informed me Mcinnes is about to depart If true and they get a bounce from a new Manager then the quicker we extend our lead against them the better
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Saw that online as well. Think it was McBookie were hinting at it although they’re probably just trying to get people to take a punt on it!
Ronniekirk
08-03-2021, 06:20 PM
Saw that online as well. Think it was McBookie were hinting at it although they’re probably just trying to get people to take a punt on it!
Ah that must be where he saw it that’s why I said if true
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bigwheel
08-03-2021, 06:29 PM
Whilst it’s not a must win , we can make a notable step forward to our goals if we get a result . Will be hard but after the last couple of weeks, the team could do with showing their best performance levels again [emoji106]
Onion
08-03-2021, 06:30 PM
Would just like us to score a goal, maybe even the first goal. Take our chances after that.
hibbysam
08-03-2021, 07:01 PM
Definitely not must win, however win Saturday and we finish 3rd. I’d stick my neck out and say there’s absolutely no chance of Aberdeen making 7 points up on us in 6 games.
Jones28
08-03-2021, 07:02 PM
It’s a very important game. Must win game is a bit of a throwaway term imo.
gaz1875
08-03-2021, 07:03 PM
For the sake of our confidence I think it is.
CMurdoch
08-03-2021, 07:24 PM
Our only remaining match against lower 6 opposition.
It's time for Hibs to win again and I think they will.
That would leave us 6 points plus goal difference ahead with 6 games to play.
Equal or better their result against Dundee Utd when we play Livingston in the last pre-split fixtures and we would be in awesome shape for 3rd.
Greencore
08-03-2021, 07:26 PM
Every game should be a must win game at hibs.
MWHIBBIES
08-03-2021, 07:26 PM
Yep. Aren’t. Too many are looking disinterested for me right now.
Any names? Can't say I've noticed anyone looking disinterested.
CloudSquall
08-03-2021, 07:28 PM
Technically no but lose and it gives Aberdeen a huge boost for the game at Pittodrie.
It’s as much a must win as the previous games have been
Hibernia&Alba
08-03-2021, 07:32 PM
I think a draw would be okay; another defeat would be a big blow.
FilipinoHibs
08-03-2021, 08:09 PM
Yes opens up a 6 point lead with the Don's and puts the pressure on them for last pre-split game.
Allez Hibs
08-03-2021, 08:10 PM
Yes.
kaimendhibs
08-03-2021, 08:16 PM
For me, every Hibs game is a must win
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Alfred E Newman
08-03-2021, 08:20 PM
Definitely. Three defeats in a row to bottom six sides wouldn’t exactly set us up for the run in.
S4uzee
08-03-2021, 08:42 PM
Yes a must win. We are level on points as they will beat us at pittodrie like they always do
NORTHERNHIBBY
08-03-2021, 08:57 PM
Think that it is a must win for the players. Probably a must not lose for the fans.
lucky
08-03-2021, 09:12 PM
Not a must win game but great opportunity to open up a decent gap on Aberdeen but with it being Hibs I’d settle for a point now.
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Not a must win game but great opportunity to open up a decent gap on Aberdeen but with it being Hibs I’d settle for a point now.
Of course it’s a must win. If we extend our present form of losing and not scoring for a third consecutive game against opposition we should beat how the hell can you be confident of finishing 3rd by the end of the season?
Andy74
08-03-2021, 09:49 PM
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Of course it’s a must win. If we extend our present form of losing and not scoring for a third consecutive game against opposition we should beat how the hell can you be confident of finishing 3rd by the end of the season?
Because we could just as easily pick up the next again week?
It would be good to win of course but it is not a must win - too many points still to play for. Losing 3 games doesn’t mean you are going to lose another 6 or 7. This team hasn’t really gone on that type of bad run.
Because we could just as easily pick up the next again week?
It would be good to win of course but it is not a must win - too many points still to play for. Losing 3 games doesn’t mean you are going to lose another 6 or 7. This team hasn’t really gone on that type of bad run.
What leads you to believe that we couldn’t extend a beaten run against the top six teams?
Is It On....
09-03-2021, 04:50 AM
Not a season defining game but we need to keep the gap between us and Aberdeen. So for me a "must win game' to avoid adding unnecessary pressure.
basehibby
09-03-2021, 06:41 AM
While there will probably be a few twists and turns yet to come as we fight over third place with the sheep, going into the final round of pre-split fixtures with a six-point lead over them would be a huge boost.
It's not a "must win" no matter which way you look at it but an important match for our league campaign? Yes of course!
Key West
09-03-2021, 06:45 AM
Since the opportunity and reality of finishing above Aberdeen arose every game has became massive, add the failure of our ability not to make the domestic finals and most fans would be bitterly disappointed if we didn’t finish third. Hibs need to mix their game up individually and collectively. I hope every fixture from this point in is treated like a cup final regardless of the opposition.
BlackSheep
09-03-2021, 08:34 AM
I'd say from a league position POV, No....
I'd say from a fans POV then Ross needs the win.... this place will go full meltdown if we don't win.....!!
JimBHibees
09-03-2021, 09:02 AM
Yes a must win. We are level on points as they will beat us at pittodrie like they always do
That's the spirit. :greengrin
Nicho87
09-03-2021, 09:16 AM
If we hadn’t lost our last two games no.
But we did lose our last two games in a pathetic manner
Yes, must win game. Time for the players to show some desire in my opinion.
Hibbyradge
09-03-2021, 12:24 PM
If we lose, will it be impossible for us to finish third?
If it will, it's a must win.
If we can still get third regardless, it's not.
It's quite possible that we'll have third place in the bag without having any must win games.
basehibby
09-03-2021, 12:26 PM
I think a draw would be okay; another defeat would be a big blow.
:top marksThis!
Nothing must win about this game although a point would be most welcome from a venue that has rarely been a happy hunting ground for Hibs.
That said I fancy us to win.
HoboHarry
09-03-2021, 12:28 PM
Every game should be a must win game at hibs.
Money is a huge factor too obviously but that's the mentality that Celtic and Rangers have and why they will always be light years ahead of the rest. Fergie and Jim McLean proved it could be done if you got the right mindset into the players but that was a while ago now....
Unseen work
09-03-2021, 12:36 PM
I would love to get 3rd wrapped up and confirmed with a couple of games to go so we can try some younger players like Bradley out in a more comfortable environment.
basehibby
09-03-2021, 12:53 PM
I'd say from a league position POV, No....
I'd say from a fans POV then Ross needs the win.... this place will go full meltdown if we don't win.....!!
This place would go into full meltdown if you glanced it with a hairdryer
Vini1875
09-03-2021, 02:07 PM
This thread is the perfect example of why our players don't ever feel under the type of pressure that would make them rise to the occassion and get results. Our fans are too reasonable and casual.
We must get 3rd or win the Scottish Cup.
We need the type of financial boost a Euro would provide in order to sustain a challenge for 3rd.
We must win every game until we have achieved that.
BlackSheep
09-03-2021, 03:13 PM
This thread is the perfect example of why our players don't ever feel under the type of pressure that would make them rise to the occassion and get results. Our fans are too reasonable and casual.
We must get 3rd or win the Scottish Cup.
We need the type of financial boost a Euro would provide in order to sustain a challenge for 3rd.
We must win every game until we have achieved that.
Agreed, this is very good point.
With the turmoil at Aberdeen this is our chance to lay the foundations solidly to look to become the best of the rest.
JohnMcM
09-03-2021, 03:46 PM
Must win?
I don't normally go for talk like that. This time, for me it's a yes, because the money generated from a 3rd place European adventure might get the players in that would help us do 3rd again next season.
Aberdeen need the same and are likely to cuff us at their place if we are honest. Also, although Hearts are pretty poor at the moment, you can be sure they will spend big to get 3rd next season.
Edit: Sorry vini, you had already made my first point.
Keith_M
09-03-2021, 03:57 PM
Mathematically speaking, no it's not.
However, I'm sure we'll all be extremely disappointed if we lose a third game in a row and (potentially) have Aberdeen getting closer.
WeeRussell
09-03-2021, 04:07 PM
Not at all - I don't think it falls anywhere near the "must-win" category.. unless you want to go down the complete (even more so than "must win") cliche road of saying "every game is a must win for Hibs" :greengrin
I think we'll finish third regardless of the result on Saturday. But I'll still be pretty annoyed if we can't bounce back from a poor couple of results and beat Ross County.
Ronniekirk
09-03-2021, 05:41 PM
This thread is the perfect example of why our players don't ever feel under the type of pressure that would make them rise to the occassion and get results. Our fans are too reasonable and casual.
We must get 3rd or win the Scottish Cup.
We need the type of financial boost a Euro would provide in order to sustain a challenge for 3rd.
We must win every game until we have achieved that.
We won’t win every game we just don’t seem capable of keeping a run going
But I agree if we throw 3 rd position away it would be a worry fir me we got our noses in front and Aberdeen have been so poor
Given we had two opportunities to get to a Cup Final and failed this in my mind would be another failure
Ross needs to I still belief in the players and start working on different things on the training ground
We dominated Aberdeen the last time we played them Why can’t we pull another few performances out the bag like that
What’s the difference in prize money between 3rd and 4 th ?Assume it could mean another quality player being brought in
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WeeRussell
09-03-2021, 06:57 PM
This thread is the perfect example of why our players don't ever feel under the type of pressure that would make them rise to the occassion and get results. Our fans are too reasonable and casual.
We must get 3rd or win the Scottish Cup.
We need the type of financial boost a Euro would provide in order to sustain a challenge for 3rd.
We must win every game until we have achieved that.
But Saturday isn’t must win in order to achieve either of those things? Doesn’t matter how reasonable or casual we are - it’s just true.
I don’t even mean in literal or mathematic terms. Even if we don’t win on Saturday we will still be favourites to finish third.
Big important game? Yes. Must win? Naw.
But then I am guilty of being reasonable at times.
makaveli1875
10-03-2021, 11:41 AM
Don't know if it's a must win game but it's defo a must not lose or get pumped game
ian cruise
10-03-2021, 11:46 AM
I hate the phrase "must win" but even I need to concede this. We're getting closer to the split where, in theory, the games are harder. We've lost two on the bounce which could quickly become a run. It's maybe not must win but definitely can't lose. A win and a goal for Nisbet or Doidge to improve confidence
MrRobot
10-03-2021, 11:47 AM
There is no excuse for not winning the game to be honest. They are sitting 3rd from bottom and we haven’t managed a win against them so far this season.
Simply not good enough if we don’t win.
basehibby
10-03-2021, 12:23 PM
There is no excuse for not winning the game to be honest. They are sitting 3rd from bottom and we haven’t managed a win against them so far this season.
Simply not good enough if we don’t win.
Nonsense!
Of course we desperately WANT to win the game, but RC are one of the form teams in the league at the moment and scrapping for their SPL lives. It will be a tough match at one of our least favourite grounds and we have absolutely no right to expect victory.
Hibs will likely have to be at their very best to get all 3 points and even if they are there are no guarantees - that's the unpredictability of football. A win will be a massive step towards securing 3rd place but, for me, as long as we avoid defeat and turn in a good performance I will be reasonably content as we will be resuming progress to that end.
chrisski33
10-03-2021, 12:25 PM
Every game from now is in my view
WhileTheChief..
10-03-2021, 12:32 PM
Nope.
We’re lucky if we get 3 or 4 must win games a season and they’ll never be against the likes of Ross Co.
Nonsense!
Of course we desperately WANT to win the game, but RC are one of the form teams in the league at the moment and scrapping for their SPL lives. It will be a tough match at one of our least favourite grounds and we have absolutely no right to expect victory.
Hibs will likely have to be at their very best to get all 3 points and even if they are there are no guarantees - that's the unpredictability of football. A win will be a massive step towards securing 3rd place but, for me, as long as we avoid defeat and turn in a good performance I will be reasonably content as we will be resuming progress to that end.
Sorry. I just don’t get this I’ll be reasonably content with avoiding defeat business at all. We have a real chance of securing 3rd place, with all the benefits that will bring with it to the club, and JR and the players should be bursting an absolute gut to to secure as big a points lead as possible before the split because earning points after the split will just get more difficult. That in my opinion makes it a must win game.
147lothian
10-03-2021, 12:47 PM
I was starting to panic until I realized I had put the newspaper upside down when I was looking at the league table, as much as I would like to see us winning every game, that's just not going to happen, but we are doing pretty good, no need for cliche's like "must win" for me.
G B Young
10-03-2021, 01:28 PM
Nope.
We’re lucky if we get 3 or 4 must win games a season and they’ll never be against the likes of Ross Co.
I guess the 2016 League Cup final wasn't must win, but it would have been nice to have beaten them.
If by 'the likes of Ross County' you mean smaller clubs, then sadly there have been numerous must-win games against such clubs where we have failed dismally to do so. The most recent obvious examples being the slide towards relegation under Butcher.
B.H.F.C
10-03-2021, 01:53 PM
I guess the 2016 League Cup final wasn't must win, but it would have been nice to have beaten them.
If by 'the likes of Ross County' you mean smaller clubs, then sadly there have been numerous must-win games against such clubs where we have failed dismally to do so. The most recent obvious examples being the slide towards relegation under Butcher.
It’s hard to describe the likes of Saturday as must win as we can still achieve what we’re aiming for even if we get beat.
But when you’re at this stage of the season games take on a different meaning. It’s a massive game for us. Lose and Aberdeen get a huge lift knowing we have to go up there after the split. Win and I think we go on to get third with a game or two to spare.
You’re right as well, there has been and will be in future, must win type games against the likes of Ross County. I remember losing a cup quarter final to them up there in the last minute. In the relegation season we played them second last game of the season up there. A win would have had us safe. Will never forget the reaction of the players after that game, you knew looking at them that we were done.
Jim44
10-03-2021, 01:54 PM
Must win? It depends on the context you’re talking about. If it’s about best case scenario, making and consolidating progress in terms of a top 3 finish and keeping morale and confidence high, the last two matches were pretty much ‘must winners’. If it’s about maintaining or not losing the slight ‘mathematical’ advantage we have, recent lost matches were ‘must not losers’. If it’s about bottom line keeping 3rd place mathematically possible, the last two matches might be regarded as ‘not crucial’. I know which scenario I wanted but there you go. Each lost or drawn game reduces our chances and sets the nerves on end. I hope we don’t live to regret these slip ups.
MrRobot
10-03-2021, 03:31 PM
Sorry. I just don’t get this I’ll be reasonably content with avoiding defeat business at all. We have a real chance of securing 3rd place, with all the benefits that will bring with it to the club, and JR and the players should be bursting an absolute gut to to secure as big a points lead as possible before the split because earning points after the split will just get more difficult. That in my opinion makes it a must win game.
Exactly this. If we want to be the best of the rest and take 3rd place convincingly then these are the sort of games we need to be winning.
HUTCHYHIBBY
10-03-2021, 06:15 PM
Nearly 4/1 on Betfair for a County win.
Hibbyradge
10-03-2021, 06:17 PM
Nearly 4/1 on Betfair for a County win.
That's great value, tbh.
basehibby
10-03-2021, 10:29 PM
Sorry. I just don’t get this I’ll be reasonably content with avoiding defeat business at all. We have a real chance of securing 3rd place, with all the benefits that will bring with it to the club, and JR and the players should be bursting an absolute gut to to secure as big a points lead as possible before the split because earning points after the split will just get more difficult. That in my opinion makes it a must win game.
I know what you mean and agree with the gist of your argument, but the pedant in me won't allow it to be considered must win - because in terms of securing 3rd place it simply is not. Of course the team should go up there striving to win like their lives depend upon it - as they should play in every single league game - but the fact remains that if they don't win this one, they'll still be in 3rd place with loads of football to be played, So must win it just aint :cb
basehibby
10-03-2021, 10:35 PM
I guess the 2016 League Cup final wasn't must win, but it would have been nice to have beaten them.
If by 'the likes of Ross County' you mean smaller clubs, then sadly there have been numerous must-win games against such clubs where we have failed dismally to do so. The most recent obvious examples being the slide towards relegation under Butcher.
I would be prepared to concede that, in terms of winning the League Cup, that game was definitely in the "must win" category. We lost it - but as it turned out it didn't stop us having a successful season. I really want us to give Ross County a proper overdue humping on Saturday but if that doesn't materialise our season is far from over this time round as well.
monktonharp
11-03-2021, 01:40 AM
Technically no, but I think it’s very important.
We can’t keep relying on Aberdeen to drop points. Let’s get the win, get one game closer to 3rd place, and rebuild a bit of feel good factor.I think we have lost that feel good factor and dont have that loving feeling. I feel a bit disheartened to be perfectly honest. think, and its only my opinion, that the young lad Nisbet has been either a flash in the pan or his heid was turned with the idea of a big money move. add to that, the fact that he was allowed to take that penalty kick against THEM , he is not what he was for us.we have been struggling for weeks and missing several sitters and if we dont win our next game I see trouble ahead .
monktonharp
11-03-2021, 01:55 AM
Sorry. I just don’t get this I’ll be reasonably content with avoiding defeat business at all. We have a real chance of securing 3rd place, with all the benefits that will bring with it to the club, and JR and the players should be bursting an absolute gut to to secure as big a points lead as possible before the split because earning points after the split will just get more difficult. That in my opinion makes it a must win game.with you on that. far too many games and times this season that we should have won games and then comes the usual slump. we got to a point, where Aberdeen were there for the taking and could not make the step that would really distance us. they empty their manager, and as sure as there is **** on a pigs arse, they will pick up!!.
Stuart93
11-03-2021, 12:26 PM
I’ve got a bad feeling we’ll absolutely **** the bed on Saturday. More than happy for hibs to prove me wrong though.
6 point gap after Saturday at this stage would be a massive boost.
147lothian
13-03-2021, 06:32 AM
I think we have lost that feel good factor and dont have that loving feeling. I feel a bit disheartened to be perfectly honest. think, and its only my opinion, that the young lad Nisbet has been either a flash in the pan or his heid was turned with the idea of a big money move. add to that, the fact that he was allowed to take that penalty kick against THEM , he is not what he was for us.we have been struggling for weeks and missing several sitters and if we dont win our next game I see trouble ahead .
Come on give us the Rightous brothers song, I bet you were great at belting at the out at the old karaoke on a Sunday at the Hibs club lol
Hibbyradge
13-03-2021, 08:48 AM
I’ve got a bad feeling we’ll absolutely **** the bed on Saturday.
It sounds like you've wet yours! :greengrin
Bridge hibs
13-03-2021, 08:51 AM
Is todays game PPV ? Apologies if mentioned elsewhere, cant see anything
Speedy
13-03-2021, 09:12 AM
Lose today and it's back in Aberdeen's hands. Not a must win but would be a huge boost. As would next week.
Magpie
13-03-2021, 09:26 AM
Lose today and it's back in Aberdeen's hands. Not a must win but would be a huge boost. As would next week.
If we lose today we are still above Aberdeen by 3 points and a superior goal difference so even if they beat us in the split we would probably still be above them (if we match their results until then). Still very much in our hands. Win today would make things a lot more simpler though.
scoopyboy
13-03-2021, 10:19 AM
I’ve got a bad feeling we’ll absolutely **** the bed on Saturday. More than happy for hibs to prove me wrong though.
6 point gap after Saturday at this stage would be a massive boost.
Do you ever expect Hibs to win?
Genuine question.
Hibbyradge
13-03-2021, 10:33 AM
If we lose today we are still above Aberdeen by 3 points and a superior goal difference so even if they beat us in the split we would probably still be above them (if we match their results until then). Still very much in our hands. Win today would make things a lot more simpler though.
It would also be in Aberdeen's hands though, and they'll fancy that they can beat us at Pittodrie.
I don't like the thought of going up there needing a point. The last 15 minutes of a tied game would be excruciating! 😬
But you're right, today's game is not a must win, but it would be a very important one.
Allez Hibs
13-03-2021, 12:03 PM
Yes. Massive game for Jack Ross. A must win game to keep it in our own hands.
stantonhibby
13-03-2021, 12:16 PM
I’ve got a bad feeling we’ll absolutely **** the bed on Saturday. More than happy for hibs to prove me wrong though.
6 point gap after Saturday at this stage would be a massive boost.
You're certainly consistent.
Onion
13-03-2021, 12:16 PM
A win would make the remaining games a lot more enjoyable and perhaps put it beyond Aberdeen. Huge game today.
Eyrie
13-03-2021, 12:26 PM
It would also be in Aberdeen's hands though, and they'll fancy that they can beat us at Pittodrie.
I don't like the thought of going up there needing a point. The last 15 minutes of a tied game would be excruciating! 😬
But you're right, today's game is not a must win, but it would be a very important one.
If we go to Pittodrie needing a point, then Aberdeen would need a win and that would suit us as we're better on the counter.
But my fingernails don't want it to come down to that so a win today would be very helpful, although not essential.
B.H.F.C
13-03-2021, 12:30 PM
Yes. Massive game for Jack Ross. A must win game to keep it in our own hands.
Agree it’s a big game but if we lose it’s still, most certainly, in our own hands to finish third.
hibbysam
13-03-2021, 12:39 PM
It would also be in Aberdeen's hands though, and they'll fancy that they can beat us at Pittodrie.
I don't like the thought of going up there needing a point. The last 15 minutes of a tied game would be excruciating! 😬
But you're right, today's game is not a must win, but it would be a very important one.
It would only be in their hands if they fancied winning a few games by a few goals.
Agree it’s a big game but if we lose it’s still, most certainly, in our own hands to finish third.
Mathematically yes but do you really think the team will be full of confidence about winning the necessary number of points to secure 3rd place after a run of 3 defeats against teams that we should have beaten?
B.H.F.C
13-03-2021, 12:42 PM
Mathematically yes but do you really think the team will be full of confidence about winning the necessary number of points to secure 3rd place after a run of 3 defeats against teams that we should have beaten?
I think we’ve been crap since we beat Aberdeen. But irrespective of what happens today it’s in our own hands to finish third. They’re chasing us and they’re hardly going to be full of confidence with how they’ve been playing.
h1bs4life
13-03-2021, 12:44 PM
Now we are coming to the business end of the season and have ambitions to finish 3rd and win the Scottish Cup every game is a massive game.
A win today and 6 points ahead of Aberdeen would be massive.
2- 1 Hibs
Speedy
13-03-2021, 05:17 PM
If we lose today we are still above Aberdeen by 3 points and a superior goal difference so even if they beat us in the split we would probably still be above them (if we match their results until then). Still very much in our hands. Win today would make things a lot more simpler though.
Misread the league table earlier. Saw 9 each but that was rhe loss column, not GD :greengrin
Great win though!
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