Hibs v Livvi Wednesday 6pm ko

[Billy Whizz]

Amongst all the other news like Super Leagues and season tickets, we have a large matter of a massive game on Wednesday night
Off the back of a good performance at Stranraer, will Jack stick to the same staring line up v Livvi, or will Gogic comeback in

Aberdeen v Celtic don’t ko until 7.45, so 3 points for the Hibees, will put them under severe pressure
A Hibs win and a Dons defeat will give us a 7 point cushion, with 3 League games to play

Think Darren Jackson is on Hibspass

[CyberSauzee]

The middle of a huge week for us and a good reminder of the early kick off. Can't see too many changes, maybe the odd one but I doubt anyone will complain if it's the same starting 11. Maybe Rocky back?

[Bristolhibby]

Completely didn’t realise the KO time.

J

[Green Reaper]

Reckon Gogic will be back in for this one. Massive game and, if celtc win then 3rd is more or less ours, c’mon the Hibs👍

[Billy Whizz]

Completely didn’t realise the KO time.

J

That’s why I’m here all week😀

[brianmc]

*Livi 😣

[Aldo]

This is a game that could define our season and take any pressure off us going into the final few games of season!

A win would be tremendous and set us up for Saturday!


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[DaveSo]

This unbelievably is our first home game since 6 February.
There was a lot of comment at the time about the state of the pitch.
Surely in the two months plus since then the pitch will now be in a much better condition.
What can we expect it to be like.
Hoping a good surface will help our quick passing counter attacks.

[Broken Gnome]

Not must win, but rarely wanted to win more.

Be great to do it with something like we've seen over the last two weeks, but it's us at home in the league against Livi and life ain't that simple. Any win will do.

[Hibees1973]

I really feel the first batch of post-split fixtures were manufactured to try and make things more interesting. Us v Rangers and Aberdeen v St Johnstone (the lowest placed team in the top 6). Thought fixtures are decided by a computer logarithm. The SPFL really are run by a bunch of amateurs.

Celtic are unreliable and unable to defend properly just now, so it's not impossible for Aberdeen to beat them at home tomorrow night. As we are up first tomorrow we must not give Aberdeen any sort of encouragement or finishing 3rd could become awkward.

We need a convincing performance and a win at home tomorrow. These have been rare this season at home so far this season.

Come on Hibs. Show up, don't bottle it and get the 3 points.

[O'Rourke3]

This unbelievably is our first home game since 6 February.
There was a lot of comment at the time about the state of the pitch.
Surely in the two months plus since then the pitch will now be in a much better condition.
What can we expect it to be like.
Hoping a good surface will help our quick passing counter attacks.Depending on when the video was shot, the pitch still didnt look that great in the season ticket launch

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[Brooster]

This unbelievably is our first home game since 6 February.
There was a lot of comment at the time about the state of the pitch.
Surely in the two months plus since then the pitch will now be in a much better condition.
What can we expect it to be like.
Hoping a good surface will help our quick passing counter attacks.

We played at home on the 27th February but I get your point.

[GreenCastle]

Didn’t realise it was a 6pm kick off !!

Really important week..

Closer to 3rd / Europe ?!
Cup semi finals again ?!

We haven’t beaten Livi at home since September 2017 !!!

With Aberdeen playing later and coming off 2 wins we really need to pick up 3 points.

[G15 Hibs]

Not must win, but rarely wanted to win more.

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Not a must win, but the kind of game that needs to be won to prevent (potentially tougher) games becoming must win.

Win and the pressure's on Aberdeen. Lose and they've got a massive incentive against a wobbly Celtic. Don't know if the old nerves can stand it.

[CB Hibs 68]

First thing is to bag the 3 points against Livi and to heep the pressure on Aberdeen.Nearly always fancy Celtic to beat the Dons but who knows how Celtic are going to react to that defeat in the cup.Hope Celtic don’t think the season is over and start changing the team.Will know this time tomorrow I suppose.

[Brightside]

Biggest game of the season. Get 3pts. Aberdeen get beat. We are home and hosed. High tempo start and blow them away.

[McD]

This unbelievably is our first home game since 6 February.
There was a lot of comment at the time about the state of the pitch.
Surely in the two months plus since then the pitch will now be in a much better condition.
What can we expect it to be like.
Hoping a good surface will help our quick passing counter attacks.



KP tweeted a couple of pictures of the stadium earlier, and someone commented that the pitch was looking in decent nick. KP replied that not having a home match for 7 weeks had done the pitch the world of good


KP, apologies if I’ve misquoted any of that :greengrin

[gbhibby]

Need to put in top performances in next two games as we fell short in the two semis. Aberdeen could get something against Celtic so we need to be up for it.

[Stuart93]

Need to put in top performances in next two games as we fell short in the two semis. Aberdeen could get something against Celtic so we need to be up for it.

We need the 3 points imo. Get 3 points tomorrow and Aberdeen get beat 3rd’s as good as secured for me.

We really should be looking to win the points and secure a semi final by the end of the week

[Jim44]

Need to put in top performances in next two games as we fell short in the two semis. Aberdeen could get something against Celtic so we need to be up for it.

I think Aberdeen will definitely win against a garbage Celtic tomorrow, a generous 7/2 with Bet365, so we have to win to keep our necks in front.

[Stuart93]

I think Aberdeen will definitely win against a garbage Celtic tomorrow, a generous 7/2 with Bet365, so we have to win to keep our necks in front.

Hmm not sure I’d be tipping Aberdeen as heavily as “definitely” against Celtic, not sure they’ve turned that much of a corner.

Celtic are still a good side against most in the league

It’s all in our hands. Ours to lose.

[147lothian]

Win tomorrow and third place is all but sealed, this game tomorrow is that big

[FilipinoHibs]

Hmm not sure I’d be tipping Aberdeen as heavily as “definitely” against Celtic, not sure they’ve turned that much of a corner.

Celtic are still a good side against most in the league

It’s all in our hands. Ours to lose.

Dons won against the run of play versus ST Johnstone and won on penalties playing Livi. An 84th minute winner at Dumbarton. Not sparkling form.

[seanshow]

I think the players will be right up for this game, along with the quality of player and a flat pitch we should be fine, more than fine if we actually convert chances into goals (Nisbet)
Livi are on a poor run of form, now that teams worked out how to play against them and they got horses away from home last week.

The sheepies record against Celtic is abysmal 1 win 2 draws and 21 defeats in recent times, if they manage a draw it would be a surprise.

[Onion]

Why the 6pm and 7.45pm KOs ? TV ?

Would have much preferred all KOs to be at same time at this stage of the season.

[Sir David Gray]

Why the 6pm and 7.45pm KOs ? TV ?

Would have much preferred all KOs to be at same time at this stage of the season.

None of tonight's games are on TV, no idea why they're kicking off at different times.

[Peevemor]

Even though I'm currently working from home, the 6pm kick off doesn't suit me at all. I really don't see the need for it.

[green day]

Why the 6pm and 7.45pm KOs ? TV ?

Would have much preferred all KOs to be at same time at this stage of the season.

I can only assume its to generate some "excitement" into these matches - quite bizarre though.

[B.H.F.C]

Sure the move to 6pm was at the request of the club(s).

[Billy Whizz]

Evening news saying we’ve got a few injury doubts
They named Cadden, but he didn’t play at the weekend

[scoopyboy]

Evening news saying we’ve got a few injury doubts
They named Cadden, but he didn’t play at the weekend

Jamie Murphy will be one I would imagine as well as Cadden.

Did Josh Doig limp off when he was substituted on Sunday?

[Billy Whizz]

Jamie Murphy will be one I would imagine as well as Cadden.

Did Josh Doig limp off when he was substituted on Sunday?

Not sore, but Boyle took some amount of bashing

[Souter96Mac]

Jamie Murphy will be one I would imagine as well as Cadden.

Did Josh Doig limp off when he was substituted on Sunday?

Ross confirmed Murphy is unavailable, as is Mackie. Cadden is one of the 'in doubt', he was in line to start Vs Stranraer but picked something up beforehand.

[Billy Whizz]

Ross confirmed Murphy is unavailable, as is Mackie. Cadden is one of the 'in doubt', he was in line to start Vs Stranraer but picked something up beforehand.

Interesting was he?

[EI255]

Big big game tonight.

Hoping Celtic win up in Aberdeen too.

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[Ronniekirk]

Jamie Murphy will be one I would imagine as well as Cadden.

Did Josh Doig limp off when he was substituted on Sunday?

Problem with both those players now is they need game time to get match fit but we have important games coming thick and fast so same small group are going to have to go again a few new injuries are not what we need and suspensions could also start to impact


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[Heisenberg]

A win tonight would be huge and would put Aberdeen under pressure against Celtc. Anything but a win will give them a boost. We’ve thrown in a few shocking performances at home this season, hopefully we avoid that tonight and give them a doing.

[Ronniekirk]

A win tonight would be huge and would put Aberdeen under pressure against Celtc. Anything but a win will give them a boost. We’ve thrown in a few shocking performances at home this season, hopefully we avoid that tonight and give them a doing.

And if Celtic miss chances like they did v Rangers Aberdeen could Nick it one nil it’s shaping up to be a crucial game


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[Jim44]

I know that fans’ opinions and expectations count for little, especially when not attending matches, but I’ve never seen such contrasting comments on Celtic and Aberdeen forums. The ‘best fans in the world’ think they have no chance tonight or, at best, couldn’t care less about the game. On the other hand, Aberdeen fans are confident of a win. Bottom line is that we get on with the business professionally and keep the ball in our court.

[McD]

Sure the move to 6pm was at the request of the club(s).


it was, both Hibs and Livi confirmed it was at both of their requests, although no reasons were given afaik

[Sir David Gray]

A win tonight would be huge and would put Aberdeen under pressure against Celtc. Anything but a win will give them a boost. We’ve thrown in a few shocking performances at home this season, hopefully we avoid that tonight and give them a doing.

Absolutely. A win tonight is crucial even if Aberdeen do lose to Celtic.

If we both lose then the gap remains at 4 points and it means that Aberdeen are still just 2 wins away from us. We probably still remain favourites but it would become very cagey in that scenario. I know it would also be 4 points if we both win (or draw) but I do think a defeat tonight would be damaging regardless of what Aberdeen do.

If we lose and Aberdeen win and the gap becomes 1 point then I think they then become favourites.

Huge night for us tonight, no slip ups please.

[Liberal Hibby]

I'd take a point.

[Wigson13]

it was, both Hibs and Livi confirmed it was at both of their requests, although no reasons were given afaik

I'm the same forgot it was on early and not sure I'll get back in time now - Does anyone know if it gets repeated on Hibs tv later, might try and avoid the score until then or just catch Sportscene later on.

[Andy74]

I'm the same forgot it was on early and not sure I'll get back in time now - Does anyone know if it gets repeated on Hibs tv later, might try and avoid the score until then or just catch Sportscene later on.

It can be well into the small hours before you get a full replay. Sat up many times in the past when working away for the midnight upload which never happened!

[Stuart93]

I'd take a point.

At home to livi? That’s madness

[badabing67]

Absolutely. A win tonight is crucial even if Aberdeen do lose to Celtic.

If we both lose then the gap remains at 4 points and it means that Aberdeen are still just 2 wins away from us. We probably still remain favourites but it would become very cagey in that scenario. I know it would also be 4 points if we both win (or draw) but I do think a defeat tonight would be damaging regardless of what Aberdeen do.

If we lose and Aberdeen win and the gap becomes 1 point then I think they then become favourites.

Huge night for us tonight, no slip ups please.

I agree with you but if you look at it Aberdeen are really struggling to score goals' they have only managed to score 6 goals in 15 league games this year and only scoring more than once in one game with a 2-0 win against Motherwell at home. I think they are still really going to struggle to find the net in the remaining games. I think even if they do score tonight I can't see them winning. We have managed to score 15 goals in 13 League games this year. I think we really are a stronger team this year. All we have to do is avoid one of our blips. We must win tonight. We just hope this does not make the players nervy. I think in quite a few of our league games at home we have been to slow to get a grip of games. We need a good start tonight for sure.

[delbert]

Amongst all the other news like Super Leagues and season tickets, we have a large matter of a massive game on Wednesday night
Off the back of a good performance at Stranraer, will Jack stick to the same staring line up v Livvi, or will Gogic comeback in

Aberdeen v Celtic don’t ko until 7.45, so 3 points for the Hibees, will put them under severe pressure
A Hibs win and a Dons defeat will give us a 7 point cushion, with 3 League games to play

Think Darren Jackson is on Hibspass

Don’t think it’s pushing it to say that this is our most important game of the season by far, the rewards for third place this season are substantial and could cover all of the losses Covid has wreaked upon Hibs as a business as well as providing some funds for a player dividend next season. Let’s hope we start this game with far more tempo and show Livi from the off that we are right up for this. Ultimately all that matters tonight is the three points, doubt that Aberdeen side will take much from either of the ugly sisters so three points tonight is as big as it gets, let’s get it done !

[K-Zazu]

I wish we had more options up front like a Cummings type player

[Since452]

I think Aberdeen will take something tonight. Completely meaningless game for Celtic with most of their players thinking about moving on. Vital we win tonight.

[SHODAN]

it was, both Hibs and Livi confirmed it was at both of their requests, although no reasons were given afaik

Presumably a good night's sleep and bit more rest before the cup game.

[Frazerbob]

I think Aberdeen will take something tonight. Completely meaningless game for Celtic with most of their players thinking about moving on. Vital we win tonight.

Scott Brown will be wanting a Sheep win. Be interesting to see if he plays.

[Sir David Gray]

I agree with you but if you look at it Aberdeen are really struggling to score goals' they have only managed to score 6 goals in 15 league games this year and only scoring more than once in one game with a 2-0 win against Motherwell at home. I think they are still really going to struggle to find the net in the remaining games. I think even if they do score tonight I can't see them winning. We have managed to score 15 goals in 13 League games this year. I think we really are a stronger team this year. All we have to do is avoid one of our blips. We must win tonight. We just hope this does not make the players nervy. I think in quite a few of our league games at home we have been to slow to get a grip of games. We need a good start tonight for sure.

I agree but Aberdeen have started to show signs that they are coming out of their rut.

They had a really important win against St Johnstone in their last league match and came back twice to win on penalties against Livingston in the cup at the weekend.

I don't see them getting anything tonight but if they do we need to have won our match first. If we lose it gives them a big incentive.

[wookie70]

A win tonight may well be enough for third regardless of what the Dons get v Celtc. Livi still have a very slim chance of Europe but they may already see the season as a success and their form has certainly tailed off. Massive game and if we play the way we have recently we should be fine. 2-0 Hibs with Goals from Boyle and Nisbet

[dchibs]

Scott Brown will be wanting a Sheep win. Be interesting to see if he plays.

Scot played and won against Celtic even though he was moving to them from Hibs.

[KeithTheHibby]

Scot played and won against Celtic even though he was moving to them from Hibs.

And scored. No danger will he be going easy on the sheep this evening.

[cabbageandribs1875]

this could be it tonight :flag::flag::flag:

[Frazerbob]

Scot played and won against Celtic even though he was moving to them from Hibs.

In a dead rubber. Aberdeen in Europe til Xmas is a major deal for them, like us.

[SHODAN]

If results go our way we'll be seven points clear with nine left. It'll be done.

[Brightside]

Scott Brown will be wanting a Sheep win. Be interesting to see if he plays.

Not a chance he will be thinking like that.

[Billy Whizz]

If results go our way we'll be seven points clear with nine left. It'll be done.

And they would need 8 points, as our goal difference is much better

[blackpoolhibs]

And they would need 8 points, as our goal difference is much better

Can you get 8 points from 3 games? :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Can you get 8 points from 3 games? :greengrin

😂😂😂😂😂
Think you know what I meant

[Frazerbob]

What a perfect day for a few beers and a Hibs game. Gutted we’re not there tonight. Would’ve been a bumper crowd.

[Hibiza]

C'mon , we can do it !!!

[blackpoolhibs]

😂😂😂😂😂
Think you know what I meant

Billy i dont even know what i mean half the time. :greengrin

[Hibs90]

Don’t care about the performance the only thing that matters is 3 points.

[Since452]

Famous last words but i've been very impressed with us in our two recent cup games and at Ibrox. We look a very proffesional, well organised side tht dont panic regardless of the scoreline. Enjoying watching us at the moment.

Hibs 0 Livingston 2 :greengrin

[linlithgowhibbie]

Just hope that everyone of our players survives the clogging they are about to get, especially Squirrel. Oh and 3 points please!:thumbsup:

[green day]

it was, both Hibs and Livi confirmed it was at both of their requests, although no reasons were given afaik

Strange, eh?

Hamilton v Well on at 6pm too.

[Stuart93]

Need to take any chances we get, we’ve been pretty wasteful still in front of goal even with us scoring 4 on Sunday.

Efe’s been smoking cigars against us in the past couple

[ian cruise]

Strange, eh?

Hamilton v Well on at 6pm too.

Means you finish playing before floodlights are needed? Just a guess.

[ian cruise]

Not saying it's a "must win" but anything less than 3 points will be massively disappointing.

We need to keep distance between ourselves and Aberdeen, much has been made in the past about it being a dead cert they'd lose points to Celtic and Rangers so we're ok but it's not looking so clear cut now.

Aside from the points helping secure 3rd we could do with confidence being high for the cup game we've got upcoming also.

[SaulGoodman]

No Doig in the squad

[calumhibee1]

Wonder where Doig is?

Other than that, happy with that team. Magennis never done enough to keep his place so can have no complaints.

[Billy Whizz]

Wonder where Doig is?

Other than that, happy with that team. Magennis never done enough to keep his place so can have no complaints.

Scoopyboy reckoned he limped off on Sunday

[basehibby]

Sure the move to 6pm was at the request of the club(s).

That's right - by agreement between them was what I read. Fine by me tonight but if I was working late I wouldn't be too pleased.

[Billy Whizz]

Stryjek, Lithgow, Guthrie, Ambrose, Devlin©️, Holt, Pittman, Longridge, Sibbald, Mullin & Emmanuel-Thomas.

Subs - McCrorie, McMillan, Taylor-Sinclair, Fitzwater, Bartley, Diani, Forrest, Kabia & Poplatnik

[Stuart93]

Doig going to be a big miss, won’t have much creativeness coming from the left and basically lost an attacking threat.

Bench is very weak looking also

[J-C]

Going miss the 1st 30 mins as I'm picking the wife up from work. 😡

[CyberSauzee]

Rocky, LS and Gogic in for Macey, Doig and Magennis

[Billy Whizz]

Looks like we’ve not got enough fit players to fill the bench

[basehibby]

Stryjek, Lithgow, Guthrie, Ambrose, Devlin©️, Holt, Pittman, Longridge, Sibbald, Mullin & Emmanuel-Thomas.

Subs - McCrorie, McMillan, Taylor-Sinclair, Fitzwater, Bartley, Diani, Forrest, Kabia & Poplatnik

No-one posting the Hibs line up then? :hyper:dummytit::dunno:

[Smartie]

Not saying it's a "must win" but anything less than 3 points will be massively disappointing.

We need to keep distance between ourselves and Aberdeen, much has been made in the past about it being a dead cert they'd lose points to Celtic and Rangers so we're ok but it's not looking so clear cut now.

Aside from the points helping secure 3rd we could do with confidence being high for the cup game we've got upcoming also.

It's not a "must win" but it is an absolutely massive game for our club and we really do need to be winning it.

[J-C]

Looks like we’ve not got enough fit players to fill the bench

The problems with a small squad, injuries and players out on loan.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Have the club stopped sending the e-programme out? I don’t think I’ve had one the last few times.

[Billy Whizz]

No-one posting the Hibs line up then? :hyper:dummytit::dunno:

Marciano, McGinn, Hanlon, Porteous, Stevenson, Gogic, Irvine, Newell, Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle.

Subs: Macey, Gray, Magennis, Wright, Hallberg, McGregor, Bradley.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Have the club stopped sending the e-programme out? I don’t think I’ve had one the last few times.

:hilarious just this minute received it.

Don’t think I got one for the Motherwell match though.

[jgl07]

Who is in the team. Nothing on the BBC site (for a change!).

[Billy Whizz]

Who is in the team. Nothing on the BBC site (for a change!).

See above
Gogic in for Macgennis
Stevenson in for Doig, who must be injured

[Allant1981]

Looks like we’ve not got enough fit players to fill the bench

How many do we normally have? 7 subs should be enough

[H18S NX]

Have the club stopped sending the e-programme out? I don’t think I’ve had one the last few times...I have never had one.

[Tom Hart RIP]

Lewis equals Willie Ormond's 506 appearances for the club. Now only Gordon Smith, Arthur Duncan and Pat Stanton have played more games.

[hibee_girl]

Bartley on the bench for them

[basehibby]

Marciano, McGinn, Hanlon, Porteous, Stevenson, Gogic, Irvine, Newell, Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle.

Subs: Macey, Gray, Magennis, Wright, Hallberg, McGregor, Bradley.

:thumbsup:

[Billy Whizz]

How many do we normally have? 7 subs should be enough

We are allowed 9, but only 7 on the bench tonight

[MartinfaePorty]

..I have never had one.

Just arrived in my inbox

[offshorehibby]

Marciano, McGinn, Hanlon, Porteous, Stevenson, Gogic, Irvine, Newell, Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle.

Subs: Macey, Gray, Magennis, Wright, Hallberg, McGregor, Bradley.

I've noticed since people started commenting on Macey Gray, they've started putting Magennis in between them on the official team notes.

[MWHIBBIES]

Lewis equals Willie Ormond's 506 appearances for the club. Now only Gordon Smith, Arthur Duncan and Pat Stanton have played more games.

Absolutely amazing. Utter legend.

[HibbyAndy]

Lewis equals Willie Ormond's 506 appearances for the club. Now only Gordon Smith, Arthur Duncan and Pat Stanton have played more games.

Respect Lewis :top marks

[Wull]

Lookin forward to this, hope the hibs are anaw :flag:

[Silky]

I've noticed since people started commenting on Macey Gray, they've started putting Magennis in between them on the official team notes.

Though they try to hide it, it's clear.

[Allant1981]

We are allowed 9, but only 7 on the bench tonight

Ta, shows how much attention I pay to the subs!

[ian cruise]

Not saying it's a "must win" but anything less than 3 points will be massively disappointing.

We need to keep distance between ourselves and Aberdeen, much has been made in the past about it being a dead cert they'd lose points to Celtic and Rangers so we're ok but it's not looking so clear cut now.

Aside from the points helping secure 3rd we could do with confidence being high for the cup game we've got upcoming also.

That'll do Hibs, that'll do.