HMK Rijeka

[Irish_Steve]

As others have pointed out, it's all there, clear as day. No justification for more complaints.

Read -

If your ballot application is successful the correct price will automatically pull through based on the season ticket class you have purchased.

Apologies if you can't read - but that's what it says on the web page.

Hibs announce at 3pm that a ballot will go live at 4pm. Lots of people saying they can`t get a ticket at 15:05 lol

[bigwheel]

Still says I'm ineligible. I'm assuming disabled fans need to email the ticket office again but it doesn't say anything in the article.

It said that to me too (no disabled requirement ). I had to go in via my account , into events and then select a ticket there

[greenginger]

Unreal.

I see the Edinburgh food festival has had to be cancelled because of restrictions imposed by our council
All the other 9 foody festivals in uk go ahead except Edinburgh

Give those clowns a bit of power and inevitably they will become dictators

[hibby6270]

As others have pointed out, it's all there, clear as day. No justification for more complaints.

Read -

If your ballot application is successful the correct price will automatically pull through based on the season ticket class you have purchased.

Apologies if you can't read - but that's what it says on the web page.

OK! OK!
All I’m saying is the wording in the article - imo - could have been clearer. The addition of the words ‘on Monday’ after the word ‘successful’ quoted above is all it would take to nail it. As it stands, I’ve committed to, and have written email confirmation, that I’ll be paying £46 for tickets that should cost £37. That’s where the ambiguity comes in. My bad for being a bloody stickler for detail.

Anyhow, I’m prepared to take “my punishment “.
I’ve been sent upstairs to my room. No tea. No TV.
That’ll teach me eh?

[tamig]

Still says I'm ineligible. I'm assuming disabled fans need to email the ticket office again but it doesn't say anything in the article.

Probably stating the obvious here but I got the ineligible message first time I went in - but I hadn't logged in at that point. After logging in everything was fine. I'm assuming you are logged in though?

[CMurdoch]

It said that to me too (no disabled requirement ). I had to go in via my account , into events and then select a ticket there

Snap

[tamig]

OK! OK!
All I’m saying is the wording in the article - imo - could have been clearer. The addition of the words ‘on Monday’ after the word ‘successful’ quoted above is all it would take to nail it. As it stands, I’ve committed to, and have written email confirmation, that I’ll be paying £46 for tickets that should cost £37. That’s where the ambiguity comes in. My bad for being a bloody stickler for detail.

Anyhow, I’m prepared to take “my punishment “.
I’ve been sent upstairs to my room. No tea. No TV.
That’ll teach me eh?

Naughty boy :slipper:

[hibby6270]

Naughty boy :slipper:

:agree::greengrin:thumbsup:

[Sir David Gray]

Probably stating the obvious here but I got the ineligible message first time I went in - but I hadn't logged in at that point. After logging in everything was fine. I'm assuming you are logged in though?

Logged in and receiving the below message when clicking on the Rijeka game.

You are ineligible to apply for tickets to this event.
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for accessibility tickets.

[Moulin Yarns]

I went back for a look just incase....think I’ll log off for the remainder of the day 😂


:aok:

[Irish_Steve]

Just wondering why Hibs are going for a ballot this time as opposed to a direct sale like the previous round.

That round went to a general sale meaning not all season ticket holders bought tickets.

I`m rather interested to see where I`ll be sitting should I be successful. I just know it won`t be my normal seat in the FFU

[Brightside]

Just wondering why Hibs are going for a ballot this time as opposed to a direct sale like the previous round.

That round went to a general sale meaning not all season ticket holders bought tickets.

I`m rather interested to see where I`ll be sitting should I be successful. I just know it won`t be my normal seat in the FFU

Because more people will want to see this game.

[Moulin Yarns]

No way to select a child ticket in the ballot? It’s telling me if I’m successful in getting tickets for me and my son it’ll cost £46.


Exact same for the older concessions. I'm applying and I'll assume it sorts itself out.


I’m the same.

I’m assuming/hoping that when the time comes for the money to come out the account they’ll adjust that to take into account kids prices.

They might not but I think they will.



Straight from the web page



If your ballot application is successful the correct price will automatically pull through based on the season ticket class you have purchased.

[hibbyfraelibby]

The article doesn’t make it clear when you can purchase tickets.
Is it straight away OR after the ballot closes on Monday? I’m assuming the latter?
Also will the ballot ‘winners’ have their seats, pre-allocated or will they be able to purchase their own ST seats? Again not clear.

Have noticed this in recent comms from the club. Not all possibilities are covered up front. That would greatly assist old foggies like me who like detail!!

Reading and understanding are strange bedfellows.

1. Its a ballot for STs
2. You enter
3. You win they take the cash automatically
Or you lose and they dont
4. There is no priority for entering early
5. If there are tickets left then Non STs have a ballot

What possibility isn't covered?

[Irish_Steve]

Because more people will want to see this game.

As simple as that?? Not having a go at you but after over a year of not seeing the team play, you would have thought fans would have been chomping at the bit to get back to ER

[Sir David Gray]

Shocking. How are Rangers getting about 50% capacity for tomorrow, with higher rates in Glasgow and Lanarkshire than Edinburgh, and yet we get less than 25%

Although it's been correctly pointed out that we hope to get more than 4,700 in for next week's game, I think the general point still stands that Rangers were told 11 days in advance what their attendance will be for their match v Livingston tomorrow (I note it's been increased even more since then) but we are only getting 3 days' notice for our match?

I realise next week's match was only officially confirmed last night but it hardly comes as a surprise that we've qualified for the next round after winning 3-0 last week.

I don't understand why Edinburgh Council couldn't have told Hibs the permitted number by now when Glasgow Council's managed to tell Rangers in plenty of time.

[tamig]

As simple as that?? Not having a go at you but after over a year of not seeing the team play, you would have thought fans would have been chomping at the bit to get back to ER

They weren't really for the last two games at ER. They could also be wanting to test out the ballot process ahead of the league kicking off as it will have to come into play if we're still not back to full capacity - for whatever reason.

[jeffers]

I’ll preface this post by saying I appreciate it’s a difficult situation.

So if I’m reading this correctly you go into a ballot with no idea what part of the ground you will be allocated a ticket for if you are successful. The price of a ticket will be the same regardless of where you sit, yet if you have bought a season ticket you were charged more depending on where your seat is……I’m assuming the same principles will apply for league games, unless Hibs plan on allocating you a seat which ties in with the category of season ticket you have purchased.

[tamig]

I’ll preface this post by saying I appreciate it’s a difficult situation.

So if I’m reading this correctly you go into a ballot with no idea what part of the ground you will be allocated a ticket for if you are successful. The price of a ticket will be the same regardless of where you sit, yet if you have bought a season ticket you were charged more depending on where your seat is……I’m assuming the same principles will apply for league games, unless Hibs plan on allocating you a seat which ties in with the category of season ticket you have purchased.

I think you've read it correctly. Who knows what principles will apply for league games? Is it really that big a hardship?

[jeffers]

I think you've read it correctly. Who knows what principles will apply for league games? Is it really that big a hardship?

Did I say it was ? I was just looking for clarity on my understanding of the ballot arrangements.

[Stick]

Don’t know if anyone has noticed but when you buy a ticket it takes £23, even for a concession, and it’s restricted to 4700, bloody ridiculous.:angeldevi

[lugz]

Who is making these decisions over the capacity? Is it the regional councils?

It's an absolute joke, at a minimum all seasons ticket holders should be there.

[Moulin Yarns]

Is it the regional councils?
.

What century are you living in? 😉

[lugz]

What century are you living in? 😉

Haha no idea.

[Ringothedog]

Don’t know if anyone has noticed but when you buy a ticket it takes £23, even for a concession, and it’s restricted to 4700, bloody ridiculous.:angeldevi

I agree with you, in fact I would suggest that anybody who has put themselves into the ballot should withdraw in protest. I will remain in the ballot just to ensure that the process works. I am happy to take one for the team

[Billy Whizz]

2nd leg is live on Premier Sports

[007]

2nd leg is live on Premier Sports

Both halves?

[tamig]

Did I say it was ? I was just looking for clarity on my understanding of the ballot arrangements.

I know you didn't and apologies if I offended you.

A few folk have complained on other (previous) threads about the possibility of not getting to sit in the category of seat they've paid for - if crowds were restricted. I just didn't see the point in you mentioning the ST pricing if it wasn't to have a moan.

[Moulin Yarns]

2nd leg is live on Premier Sports

I'd rather watch on YouTube 😉

[Sir David Gray]

Both halves?

:tee hee:

[jeffers]

I know you didn't and apologies if I offended you.

A few folk have complained on other (previous) threads about the possibility of not getting to sit in the category of seat they've paid for - if crowds were restricted. I just didn't see the point in you mentioning the ST pricing if it wasn't to have a moan.

Totally fine. For now all I’m wondering is what they will do, I appreciate it’s not a straightforward task from an admin point of view.

[Rijeka fan]

We postponed our league home game with Lokomotiva Zagreb which was scheduled between two games against Hibs.

So our coach is taking You seriously because we are allowed to postpone just one game per year.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Don’t know if anyone has noticed but when you buy a ticket it takes £23, even for a concession, and it’s restricted to 4700, bloody ridiculous.:angeldevi

It doesn't...read it again

[Moulin Yarns]

It doesn't...read it again

I think you have been whooshed 😉

[JimBHibees]

We postponed our league home game with Lokomotiva Zagreb which was scheduled between two games against Hibs.

So our coach is taking You seriously because we are allowed to postpone just one game per year.

Thanks for that interesting to know. :aok:

[JimBHibees]

Although it's been correctly pointed out that we hope to get more than 4,700 in for next week's game, I think the general point still stands that Rangers were told 11 days in advance what their attendance will be for their match v Livingston tomorrow (I note it's been increased even more since then) but we are only getting 3 days' notice for our match?

I realise next week's match was only officially confirmed last night but it hardly comes as a surprise that we've qualified for the next round after winning 3-0 last week.

I don't understand why Edinburgh Council couldn't have told Hibs the permitted number by now when Glasgow Council's managed to tell Rangers in plenty of time.

Spot on absolutely shambolic. Should have been known prior to the second leg.

[Sir David Gray]

Spot on absolutely shambolic. Should have been known prior to the second leg.

Exactly also my earlier point about Edinburgh Council not officially knowing until Thursday that the Rijeka match would take place doesn't apply to our first home league match next weekend. They've known for almost 7 weeks that we would be playing Ross County that weekend and we have been in level 0 for nearly 2 weeks as well.

I don't think it's good enough.

[EVENTUALLY]

We postponed our league home game with Lokomotiva Zagreb which was scheduled between two games against Hibs.

So our coach is taking You seriously because we are allowed to postpone just one game per year.

Never mind the coach what do you and your fellow supporters think of us and what the outcome of the tie may be.

[Rijeka fan]

Already answered.

We believe we are better side. However, we do not know how good (or bad) we are at the moment, complete attacking formation (besides Drmic and Muric) of team has been changed compared to last season. And we are still buying and selling players, nobody knows who will play against You on next Thursday.

On the other side we do not like to play against UK teams mainly because of style of play. And we do not anything about Hibernian. So, I presume everything is possible. Also, selection of judge will be of importance, judge who will let harder style of play will be in Your favour for sure.

So far we played two league games (Gorica 2-0, Istra 2-0) at home and two against Gzira United (2-0, 1-0). On Sunday we are playing against Dinamo Zagreb away so it will be the real test. We have really bad tradition on that stadium, we have been massacred more than once there. So, actually result there perhaps will not be exact fact of our quality but however we believe that we can play good game against them, especially because they will rest some players due to incoming CL qualification game against Legia on Wednesday.

Do You have a stream for Your Sunday game? We would love to see how good (or bad) are You.

[Since90+2]

Already answered.

We believe we are better side. However, we do not know how good (or bad) we are at the moment, complete attacking formation (besides Drmic and Muric) of team has been changed compared to last season. And we are still buying and selling players, nobody knows who will play against You on next Thursday.

On the other side we do not like to play against UK teams mainly because of style of play. And we do not anything about Hibernian. So, I presume everything is possible. Also, selection of judge will be of importance, judge who will let harder style of play will be in Your favour for sure.

So far we played two league games (Gorica 2-0, Istra 2-0) at home and two against Gzira United (2-0, 1-0). On Sunday we are playing against Dinamo Zagreb away so it will be the real test. We have really bad tradition on that stadium, we have been massacred more than once there. So, actually result there perhaps will not be exact fact of our quality but however we believe that we can play good game against them, especially because they will rest some players due to incoming CL qualification game against Legia on Wednesday.

Do You have a stream for Your Sunday game? We would love to see how good (or bad) are You.

This Hibs team are not a physical side. That's a bit of a myth these days that all Scottish teams are very robust in style.

I'd imagine your players are as capable of handling themselves physically as much as the Hibs players are.

[Sir David Gray]

Already answered.

We believe we are better side. However, we do not know how good (or bad) we are at the moment, complete attacking formation (besides Drmic and Muric) of team has been changed compared to last season. And we are still buying and selling players, nobody knows who will play against You on next Thursday.

On the other side we do not like to play against UK teams mainly because of style of play. And we do not anything about Hibernian. So, I presume everything is possible. Also, selection of judge will be of importance, judge who will let harder style of play will be in Your favour for sure.

So far we played two league games (Gorica 2-0, Istra 2-0) at home and two against Gzira United (2-0, 1-0). On Sunday we are playing against Dinamo Zagreb away so it will be the real test. We have really bad tradition on that stadium, we have been massacred more than once there. So, actually result there perhaps will not be exact fact of our quality but however we believe that we can play good game against them, especially because they will rest some players due to incoming CL qualification game against Legia on Wednesday.

Do You have a stream for Your Sunday game? We would love to see how good (or bad) are You.

Our game tomorrow is on a paid subscription channel so no stream available but I'd imagine it would be relatively easy to find if you wanted to.

[Rijeka fan]

Well, as we see it up to now, we have biggest problem in the defensive midfield. I believe this is a reason we brought two defensive midfielders recently, but neither of them have played yet.

If You are not playing as Scots usually do, it will be very interesting game then.

[B.H.F.C]

This Hibs team are not a physical side. That's a bit of a myth these days that all Scottish teams are very robust in style.

I'd imagine your players are as capable of handling themselves physically as much as the Hibs players are.

Agree with that last bit. You can bet Rijeka will just be more streetwise than us, know how and when to do it in a way that draws less attention from the referee.

[Rijeka fan]

Our game tomorrow is on a paid subscription channel so no stream available but I'd imagine it would be relatively easy to find if you wanted to.

Found it, our PPV Arenasport 2 has it live. 17:30 our time tommorow.

I will be in Zagreb tommorow so I will put some comments on Monday.

[JimBHibees]

Exactly also my earlier point about Edinburgh Council not officially knowing until Thursday that the Rijeka match would take place doesn't apply to our first home league match next weekend. They've known for almost 7 weeks that we would be playing Ross County that weekend and we have been in level 0 for nearly 2 weeks as well.

I don't think it's good enough.

Clearly isn't good enough.

[Pablo172]

If we perform as we can we should have a chance. In 2019 the Sheep played the home leg (0-2) with 10 men for 70 mins and were abject per the BBC match report. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49324014 Might help lull the Croats into thinking we'll be easy opposition.

I prefer to recall the 2015 meeting - this one was in their panoramic former stadium, wedged between a cliff and the Adriatic - roasting hot evening and the first part of a 5-2 aggregate win. Yes, they did beat us in 2019 though - the away leg was so-so until a late penalty and stoppage time second, but we were poor at home losing an early goal, which effectively ended it. I rate Hibs chances here as 40-60, purely as Rijeka are fairly seasoned Euro campaigners and generally very good at home. Our win there broke a long unbeaten Euro home run.

https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/aberdeen/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/19140108/20150716_AFC_Rijeka_039.jpg

[Pablo172]

Aberdeen - first clash was a shock, we lost first leg at home 0-3, but we missed some very good chances in first 15 minutes, and Aberdeen scored 3 goals from 3 kicks. Definitely bad luck. Second leg in Scotland 2-2, but we already wrote this off.

Second clash with Aberdeen, two wins 2-0, Aberdeen did not have a slightest chance for winning in both legs.

My question: Hibs/Aberdeen comparison?

You sure about that? - looks like a corner and then two from open play to me - but agree we had to withstand an early onslaught and the water break helped !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXorP3VkIsU

As for the current comparison - Hibs deserved to finish above us last season, certainly on our showing from mid November onwards - the manager who had served us well (including during both the Rijeka ties) left his position after 8 years.

This season we are being promised all the open expansive stuff - and we've seen the good and bad of it in both European matches vs the Swedish side BK Häcken. Hibs' manager is probably more of a pragmatist now - but I think in this league you need a bit of that.
Look forward to watching this tie if it doesn't clash with the timing of our game in Iceland.

[Hibee Mac]

Wondering why Rijeka fan thinks Scottish football is a very physical game, then I realised they've played Aberdeen twice ... it all makes sense now [emoji23]

[Brooster]

Wondering why Rijeka fan thinks Scottish football is a very physical game, then I realised they've played Aberdeen twice ... it all makes sense now [emoji23]

Correct....Aberdeen Rugby Club, dirty dirty bstards.

[Rijeka fan]

You sure about that? - looks like a corner and then two from open play to me - but agree we had to withstand an early onslaught and the water break helped !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXorP3VkIsU

As for the current comparison - Hibs deserved to finish above us last season, certainly on our showing from mid November onwards - the manager who had served us well (including during both the Rijeka ties) left his position after 8 years.

This season we are being promised all the open expansive stuff - and we've seen the good and bad of it in both European matches vs the Swedish side BK Häcken. Hibs' manager is probably more of a pragmatist now - but I think in this league you need a bit of that.
Look forward to watching this tie if it doesn't clash with the timing of our game in Iceland.

Ooo, Aberdeen fan.

Well, first time we were little bit "cocky" because we played two EL groups in a row. We had a good time, fighting with Dinamo for championship, and general opinion was: "Aberdeen? Mah, we are going through". So You teached us a lesson. Our former coach, Matjaž Kek, once told that in six years on Rijeka bench that was his worst defeat.

However, aggregate 5-2 for Aberdeen was not realistic one. On the other hand, in second clash You did not stand a chance. Despite a fact that we had a much weaker team, obviously You did also.

Well, if You were here, You can confirm that You had a good time as fans on both occassions.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Half time. Dynamo Zagreb 2 Rijeka 3. A win would put Rijeka top of their league after 3 games.

[JimBHibees]

Looks like Rijeka 3 2 up away to Zagreb. Drmic just put a beauty in the top corner from 20 yards.

[Paul1642]

I think this I going to be a real contest! Can’t wait for it

[JimBHibees]

I think this I going to be a real contest! Can’t wait for it

Will be a few goals we can't defend like we did today

[Since452]

Looks like Rijeka 3 2 up away to Zagreb. Drmic just put a beauty in the top corner from 20 yards.

Some result for them. This is going to be very tough.

[Lancs Harp]

Some result for them. This is going to be very tough.

Agree a very tough tie .Mon the Hibs we cando this.:thumbsup:

[JimBHibees]

Rijeka keeper has just dropped a cross Zibi style 3 3

[Iggy Pope]

Rijeka keeper has just dropped a cross Zibi style 3 3

Test him!

[Souter96Mac]

Sounds like there could be goals for both teams! Zibi-esque keeper? Can we bring back Mallan? 😂

[Pablo172]

Ooo, Aberdeen fan.

Well, first time we were little bit "cocky" because we played two EL groups in a row. We had a good time, fighting with Dinamo for championship, and general opinion was: "Aberdeen? Mah, we are going through". So You teached us a lesson. Our former coach, Matjaž Kek, once told that in six years on Rijeka bench that was his worst defeat.

However, aggregate 5-2 for Aberdeen was not realistic one. On the other hand, in second clash You did not stand a chance. Despite a fact that we had a much weaker team, obviously You did also.

Well, if You were here, You can confirm that You had a good time as fans on both occassions.


Yes, the first win shocked us due to the home run in Europe you had been on (think we were told some good sides Sevilla, Standard, Ferencvaros, Feyenoord had all failed to win there).

The second time round was actually a poor match in Croatia, looked like a 0-0 all the way, then a nothing handball penalty and a late second. We were dire at home, and Rijeka had an easy win - and yes, both teams levels had dropped a bit.

I only got to the game in 2015, but loved the stadium and where we stayed, Opatija. Croatia is a superb country - like the west coast of Scotland, with some Italian/some Balkan culture and sunshine.

Your club has class - AFC got this letter at the start of the Covid lockdown.

24936

[JimBHibees]

Yes, the first win shocked us due to the home run in Europe you had been on (think we were told some good sides Sevilla, Standard, Ferencvaros, Feyenoord had all failed to win there).

The second time round was actually a poor match in Croatia, looked like a 0-0 all the way, then a nothing handball penalty and a late second. We were dire at home, and Rijeka had an easy win - and yes, both teams levels had dropped a bit.

I only got to the game in 2015, but loved the stadium and where we stayed, Opatija. Croatia is a superb country - like the west coast of Scotland, with some Italian/some Balkan culture and sunshine.

Your club has class - AFC got this letter at the start of the Covid lockdown.

24936

Classy touch that letter.

[Rijeka fan]

Good game yesterday.

Dinamo is CL quality team and they played all the best they have. So did we.

Looking in history of our clashes with them in Zagreb, one of the bravest game we played ever.

Our goalkeeper is responsible for two goals but in the same time he saved some really difficult shots. On the other side, we scored 3 fantastic goals, all of them in 90°.

Very satisfied with performance and effort.

[flash]

Good game yesterday.

Dinamo is CL quality team and they played all the best they have. So did we.

Looking in history of our clashes with them in Zagreb, one of the bravest game we played ever.

Our goalkeeper is responsible for two goals but in the same time he saved some really difficult shots. On the other side, we scored 3 fantastic goals, all of them in 90°.

Very satisfied with performance and effort.

Like us going to Celtic or Rangers and getting a draw. A good performance and result for you.
Set up for a great match on Thursday.

[Rijeka fan]

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l7iN_pZmw&t=2s

[SMAXXA]

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l7iN_pZmw&t=2s

Jeez 3 brilliant goals 👏

[flash]

Jeez 3 brilliant goals 👏

Absolute stunners. On the plus side they were all over the place defensively.

[Since452]

Never thought i'd see an Aberdeen fan and a Rijeka fan arguing on Hibs.Net

[degenerated]

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l7iN_pZmw&t=2sI'd be starting with Doidge on the park and getting as many crosses in as possible.

Just need to hope Macey has the reach for those shots from outside the box.

[JimBHibees]

The quality of the Rijeka goals is superb excellent finishes.

[HendoDelivered]

Boyle, Allan, Nisbet and Doidge starting Thursday is a must. We need all our best attacking and creative players on the pitch for this one.

[soul_driver]

On the plus side though their defending was poor and keeper looks murder.

[Big_Franck]

Rijeka scored 3 great goals but their goalkeeper looks terrible. Get Doidge on the pitch and get Boyle and Murphy putting balls in to the box and that keeper will struggle.

[H18 SFR]

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l7iN_pZmw&t=2s

Where did you sign that goalkeeper from?

[PatHead]

Think their goalie missed the bus and they just got a random from the street to play.

[Rijeka fan]

Where did you sign that goalkeeper from?

Šibenik, a club from our league.

Do not judge him based on this game, he is a very promising young keeper.

As I already mentioned, when we play against Dinamo we are doing bunch of stupid things we usually do not. Yesterday's game was not the exception, only difference is we gave 3 goals we usually do not.

[EVENTUALLY]

Rijeka scored 3 great goals but their goalkeeper looks terrible. Get Doidge on the pitch and get Boyle and Murphy putting balls in to the box and that keeper will struggle.


All superb long range efforts, block them and that'll do us. The goalie certainly had a mare. Didn't think they looked anything special and now believe we will go through.

[Rijeka fan]

Ok, just watched whole game against Motherwell.

I have to admit that You are right, when I spoke about Scottish style of play, I would say that Motherwell is more like it. Hibs are playing more like some club from continent, actually we are not much different regarding style of play.

Nisbet is absolutely class and this Boyle is really pain in the ass for defenders.

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I expect that both coaches will choose more conservative approach. We will most likely play some version of 3-5-2, do not expect that we will star with two central defenders.

I also do not know who will be able to play from our side, Muric is sidelined for three last games, I expect that he will be back against Hibs which will definitely make our attack more dangerous.

But either way, I expect 2 good games and plenty of goals.

[SHODAN]

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I wouldn't be so sure. Watch the highlights below of our last ECL game against St Coloma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qeTuvtQEAU

[Hibs Class]

The quality of the Rijeka goals is superb excellent finishes.

:agree: Reminiscent of Gogic last season

[bigwheel]

From the look of those Rijeka highlights McGinn is going to have a tough shift ..mind you , equally they don’t like cross balls coming in to them do they …

[SteveHFC]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1422227900821123087?s=20

[Since90+2]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1422227900821123087?s=20

Monday evening and we still have no idea how many fans will be allowed in. It's not as if this game has come as a surprise either.

[H18 SFR]

Monday evening and we still have no idea how many fans will be allowed in. It's not as if this game has come as a surprise either.

What exactly is the issue here with CEC? Just get the numbers confirmed and the ballot completed.

[bingo70]

Ok, just watched whole game against Motherwell.

I have to admit that You are right, when I spoke about Scottish style of play, I would say that Motherwell is more like it. Hibs are playing more like some club from continent, actually we are not much different regarding style of play.

Nisbet is absolutely class and this Boyle is really pain in the ass for defenders.

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I expect that both coaches will choose more conservative approach. We will most likely play some version of 3-5-2, do not expect that we will star with two central defenders.

I also do not know who will be able to play from our side, Muric is sidelined for three last games, I expect that he will be back against Hibs which will definitely make our attack more dangerous.

But either way, I expect 2 good games and plenty of goals.

You’ll be in bother talking about Macey like that 😂

[Mikey_1875]

It said on the original article that they would receive confirmation from the council tonight about any additional tickets we are getting. Can only imagine the club are hanging fire on the draw to ensure that they have as many available tickets put into the first ballot as possible.

[Rijeka fan]

I wouldn't be so sure. Watch the highlights below of our last ECL game against St Coloma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qeTuvtQEAU

I can show You Labrović performance against Gorica. Same thing.

Can not judge player based on one game, especially goalkeeper.

Rijeka always had very good goalkeepers, in last decade we sold goalkeepers to Lazio (Vargic), Luton Town (Sluga), Verona (Pandur) and Dinamo (Nevistić). All of them very decent transfers. Labrović is next club project.

Perhaps he is not best goalkeeper on the world for collecting long balls but we are confident that he is a hot prospect.

[Hibee Mac]

Ok, just watched whole game against Motherwell.

I have to admit that You are right, when I spoke about Scottish style of play, I would say that Motherwell is more like it. Hibs are playing more like some club from continent, actually we are not much different regarding style of play.

Nisbet is absolutely class and this Boyle is really pain in the ass for defenders.

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I expect that both coaches will choose more conservative approach. We will most likely play some version of 3-5-2, do not expect that we will star with two central defenders.

I also do not know who will be able to play from our side, Muric is sidelined for three last games, I expect that he will be back against Hibs which will definitely make our attack more dangerous.

But either way, I expect 2 good games and plenty of goals.Really interesting to hear your thoughts on the team from outside the club.

Macey still splits opinions with fans, he's a new keeper for us and my opinion of him changes every game at the minute. Don't think he could do much about either of the goals yesterday but by the same token he didn't fill me with confidence during the game.

When it comes to our defence, they were definitely poor for both goals yesterday, however, I don't think that game was a great representation of our defence over the last year or so. In general our defence was very good last year so the game yesterday was quite a surprise to see us lose two quite soft goals. Very preventable anyway

[bigwheel]

Ok, just watched whole game against Motherwell.

I have to admit that You are right, when I spoke about Scottish style of play, I would say that Motherwell is more like it. Hibs are playing more like some club from continent, actually we are not much different regarding style of play.

Nisbet is absolutely class and this Boyle is really pain in the ass for defenders.

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I expect that both coaches will choose more conservative approach. We will most likely play some version of 3-5-2, do not expect that we will star with two central defenders.

I also do not know who will be able to play from our side, Muric is sidelined for three last games, I expect that he will be back against Hibs which will definitely make our attack more dangerous.

But either way, I expect 2 good games and plenty of goals.

You look a great side going forward - will give us a lot of trouble ..I also expect both teams to score . We will have to be at our best to have a chance. Thanks for sharing your views

[bingo70]

I can show You Labrović performance against Gorica. Same thing.

Can not judge player based on one game, especially goalkeeper.

Rijeka always had very good goalkeepers, in last decade we sold goalkeepers to Lazio (Vargic), Luton Town (Sluga), Verona (Pandur) and Dinamo (Nevistić). All of them very decent transfers. Labrović is next club project.

Perhaps he is not best goalkeeper on the world for collecting long balls but we are confident that he is a hot prospect.

Interesting that you sold someone to Luton who are a pretty small club in England, even though they are in the Championship. I wouldn’t have thought Luton would pay big wages.

What sort of salary would a typical player get at your club do you think?

I wonder if it’s a market we are trying to tap into with our recent appointment of that Croatian guy I mentioned earlier in the thread.

Do you think there’s players in some of the lesser teams in your league that could move to the UK or are the best ones picked up by the bigger clubs quickly.

I’d imagine it would be a well scouted league but if Luton are picking players up from there it’s probably not out of the question we could too.

[EI255]

Shocking. How are Rangers getting about 50% capacity for tomorrow, with higher rates in Glasgow and Lanarkshire than Edinburgh, and yet we get less than 25%Pressure from The Rangers and The OL

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[Torto7]

Pressure from The Rangers and The OL

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Yip. More bullying and meek resistance to the bigots.

[Since90+2]

Interesting that you sold someone to Luton who are a pretty small club in England, even though they are in the Championship. I wouldn’t have thought Luton would pay big wages.

What sort of salary would a typical player get at your club do you think?

I wonder if it’s a market we are trying to tap into with our recent appointment of that Croatian guy I mentioned earlier in the thread.

Do you think there’s players in some of the lesser teams in your league that could move to the UK or are the best ones picked up by the bigger clubs quickly.

I’d imagine it would be a well scouted league but if Luton are picking players up from there it’s probably not out of the question we could too.

Would brexit now not close that market out to us? We'd likely be signing younger players with potential, rather than guys in the Croatian national squad, so we might find it difficult to get them a work permit.

[hibby6270]

Would brexit now not close that market out to us? We'd likely be signing younger players with potential, rather than guys in the Croatian national squad, so we might find it difficult to get them a work permit.

Possibly - yes.
It certainly won’t be as straightforward as it used to be to bring in EU players, even if we could afford them. There’s no special dispensation.

Aaahh! The benefits of Brexit eh? :soapbox::furious:

[bingo70]

Would brexit now not close that market out to us? We'd likely be signing younger players with potential, rather than guys in the Croatian national squad, so we might find it difficult to get them a work permit.

Good point, hadn’t thought of that.

[CMurdoch]

Ok, just watched whole game against Motherwell.

I have to admit that You are right, when I spoke about Scottish style of play, I would say that Motherwell is more like it. Hibs are playing more like some club from continent, actually we are not much different regarding style of play.

Nisbet is absolutely class and this Boyle is really pain in the ass for defenders.

But Your defence gives me hope. You are talking about mistakes of our goalkeeper against Dinamo and Macey is, based on this game, not the best goalkeeper around. Also, You are leaving lot of space between midfield and defence, take a look at our goals against Dinamo yesterday, this is what we like.

I expect that both coaches will choose more conservative approach. We will most likely play some version of 3-5-2, do not expect that we will star with two central defenders.

I also do not know who will be able to play from our side, Muric is sidelined for three last games, I expect that he will be back against Hibs which will definitely make our attack more dangerous.

But either way, I expect 2 good games and plenty of goals.

I watched a highlights package of Muric last week and he plays a bit like Boyle but has far more technical skill. Great player, as is Drmic.
Any idea how much your club paid to loan Drmic from Norwich?

[truehibernian]

I can show You Labrović performance against Gorica. Same thing.

Can not judge player based on one game, especially goalkeeper.

Rijeka always had very good goalkeepers, in last decade we sold goalkeepers to Lazio (Vargic), Luton Town (Sluga), Verona (Pandur) and Dinamo (Nevistić). All of them very decent transfers. Labrović is next club project.

Perhaps he is not best goalkeeper on the world for collecting long balls but we are confident that he is a hot prospect.

Interested to hear your thoughts on not only the game Rijeka Fan but in general - can you tell me, what are the average salaries of your players / in the Croatian leagues ? Do clubs / players look to move onto bigger leagues or would there be some realistic targets that a club like Hibs would be an attractive option ? We have recently signed up with a Croatian agency which is interesting. Seems a market that is rich with talent or certainly players that can develop.

I'd argue that certain players at Hibs would be earning between £100,000 / £150,000 a year - are your players on that sort of salary ?

Some unbelievable talent being produced over the years in your country :aok:

[CMurdoch]

Interesting that you sold someone to Luton who are a pretty small club in England, even though they are in the Championship. I wouldn’t have thought Luton would pay big wages.

What sort of salary would a typical player get at your club do you think?

I wonder if it’s a market we are trying to tap into with our recent appointment of that Croatian guy I mentioned earlier in the thread.

Do you think there’s players in some of the lesser teams in your league that could move to the UK or are the best ones picked up by the bigger clubs quickly.

I’d imagine it would be a well scouted league but if Luton are picking players up from there it’s probably not out of the question we could too.

I looked at Sluga the Luton keeper last week.
They paid Rijeka 1.5 Million Euros for him 2 seasons ago.
It's a long time since we paid more than £300k for a player so unless we start paying out far bigger bucks for players we won't be competing for such players from Croatia.
Can see us upping that in the short term to £500k this summer but that is still well off Croatian prices.

[CMurdoch]

I can show You Labrović performance against Gorica. Same thing.

Can not judge player based on one game, especially goalkeeper.

Rijeka always had very good goalkeepers, in last decade we sold goalkeepers to Lazio (Vargic), Luton Town (Sluga), Verona (Pandur) and Dinamo (Nevistić). All of them very decent transfers. Labrović is next club project.

Perhaps he is not best goalkeeper on the world for collecting long balls but we are confident that he is a hot prospect.

I make it about 8 million Euro's your club have made from the sales of those 4 keepers. Am I close to the correct total?
Hibs just lost a very good goalkeeper, Marciano, on a free to Feyenoord.
It is over 30 years since we sold a goalkeeper for decent money, Andy Goram to Rangers. Thinking about it, he is the only one since I started supporting Hibs over 50 years ago!!!

[Rijeka fan]

I watched a highlights package of Muric last week and he plays a bit like Boyle but has far more technical skill. Great player, as is Drmic.
Any idea how much your club paid to loan Drmic from Norwich?

Drmić came on loan during second half of last season. He was not really in shape so it took little time for him to start playing. To be honest, we were surprised that we were able to get him because his salary in Norwich was over million euros per year.

I do not know all the details (here players wages are not public) but I know that his contract with Norwich is expiring this season and that Norwich is not paying anything to him this season. So, I presume he arranged with us a deal with considerably smaller salary.

He actually stated that he liked the city and the squad and that he enjoys playing here.

[Rijeka fan]

Interested to hear your thoughts on not only the game Rijeka Fan but in general - can you tell me, what are the average salaries of your players / in the Croatian leagues ? Do clubs / players look to move onto bigger leagues or would there be some realistic targets that a club like Hibs would be an attractive option ? We have recently signed up with a Croatian agency which is interesting. Seems a market that is rich with talent or certainly players that can develop.

I'd argue that certain players at Hibs would be earning between £100,000 / £150,000 a year - are your players on that sort of salary ?

Some unbelievable talent being produced over the years in your country :aok:

Current situation here is that Dinamo is far, far ahead of any club in Croatia. Top players in Dinamo have salaries in a range of million euro per year.

Two other clubs have bigger budgets then Rijeka, Hajduk and Osijek. Best Hajduk player, Livaja, has 700.000 EUR, Osijek players I believe little less.

Regarding us, last season biggest contract was around 200.000 EUR, but I already mentioned that we had financially difficult year. I would say that this season we increased contracts, especially in case of Drmić, but we can only estimate.

All clubs here (even Dinamo) are making money from transfers. Dinamo is selling players usually for over 10 million euros, others are operating in a range of 2-3 million euros. Our biggest transfer ever was Andrej Kramarić (currently in Hoffenheim and regular in national squad) in Leicester for around 10 million euros some 6 years ago.

[H113EE5]

Anyone know when the result of the ballot will be announced?

[SMAXXA]

Anyone know when the result of the ballot will be announced?

Tomorrow night I think

[CMac1988]

Interested to hear your thoughts on not only the game Rijeka Fan but in general - can you tell me, what are the average salaries of your players / in the Croatian leagues ? Do clubs / players look to move onto bigger leagues or would there be some realistic targets that a club like Hibs would be an attractive option ? We have recently signed up with a Croatian agency which is interesting. Seems a market that is rich with talent or certainly players that can develop.

I'd argue that certain players at Hibs would be earning between £100,000 / £150,000 a year - are your players on that sort of salary ?

Some unbelievable talent being produced over the years in your country :aok:

I reckon there's a couple of players around the £150k-£200k mark as a basic salary. Around 4k a week or so. Sure we paid that to some of the top players years back so would expect a couple around that now. I think we're are more attractive than Aberdeen or Hearts right now but there salary cap is still that touch higher. Get there and we'd fair better in negotiations... albeit neither have signed anyone I'd have be jumping to beat them too. Think that's what Ron and co. are aiming for.

As for Rijeka those were some strikes. Not sure the defence could've done much more outside closing quicker but even then sometimes you can't do anything. Not sure our defence or keeper could've stopped any of those. Will need to work hard not to give them so much time and space. Going to be tough.

[HibbyDave]

Is the match only available on TV via Premier ?

[nellio]

Is the match only available on TV via Premier ?

PPV on Hibs TV £12.99

[Ringothedog]

Is the match only available on TV via Premier ?

No Hibs tv, the second leg is on premier

[Onion]

Ballot been run yet ?

[Onceinawhile]

Ballot been run yet ?

Should find out tonight apparently.

I assume they're hoping for more capacity so they only have to run it once.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I see Hibs are 13/10 favs, quite surprised at that.

[CMurdoch]

I see Hibs are 13/10 favs, quite surprised at that.

I presume that is to win the home leg rather than the tie

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I presume that is to win the home leg rather than the tie

Aye.

[CMurdoch]

Aye.

Seems fair

[Rijeka fan]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?

[Keith_M]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?


Pa, samo nejasno

[SHODAN]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?

He was pretty decent, but Rangers were in the second division at the time.

[bingo70]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?

Vaguely, from memory Rangers were really ***** then. I think he was hailed as a bit of a superstar for them at first but that wouldn’t have been difficult as they would have been in the lower leagues and playing against part time teams (that’s the period Rangers folded and had to start again from the bottom because of their financial cheating)

I could be wrong but I think after a promising start he sort of drifted away and was quickly forgotten about.

[Stuart93]

Vaguely, from memory Rangers were really ***** then. I think he was hailed as a bit of a superstar for them at first but that wouldn’t have been difficult as they would have been in the lower leagues and playing against part time teams (that’s the period Rangers folded and had to start again from the bottom because of their financial cheating)

I could be wrong but I think after a promising start he sort of drifted away and was quickly forgotten about.

He was probably the main reason for them beating us in the championship play offs in our 1st season down there.

Looked a decent player but like you say wouldn’t have been difficult

[Hibbyradge]

Is the game PPV on Hibs TV or is it a separate stream? :dunno:

[Greenbeard]

Is the game PPV on Hibs TV or is it a separate stream? :dunno:
Home leg is on PPV via Hibs for £12.99. Away leg on Premier.

[Sir David Gray]

Is the game PPV on Hibs TV or is it a separate stream? :dunno:

If you're in the UK you'll need to use this link.

https://ppv.hibernianfc.co.uk/login

Actual Hibs TV will only allow overseas viewers to watch it.

[Fergus52]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?

I remember him being good for them, as another poster mentioned he put in a strong performance against us in the play-offs when us and Rangers were both in the league below.

had good technique and a nice long shot on his left foot IIRC.

[Moulin Yarns]

Food available to pre order or buy on entry, vegi and vegan options



https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/food-kiosks-for-hnk-rijeka1

[makaveli1875]

Apparently we are in negotitations with Haris Vučkić, Slovenian midfielder, played for Rangers 2015.

Anyone remembering him?

Yes I remember him , he was pretty decent against us . Should be a good signing

[Rijeka fan]

For anyone interested, public sales for game in Rijeka started today:

https://www.ulaznice.hr/web/event/60/541?lang=en

[Billy Whizz]

For anyone interested, public sales for game in Rijeka started today:

https://www.ulaznice.hr/web/event/60/541?lang=en

Some cheap tickets available

[Rijeka fan]

Rijeka players not eligible for first leg against Hibernian:
Vuk, Bušnja, Zlomislić, Galešić, Stanić, Mudražija, Merkhulov.

Nobody from standard first team.

So we are going in Scotland with decent squad.

[Hermit Crab]

Seemingly the away leg is on premier sports

[Rijeka fan]

For anyone interested, public sales for game in Rijeka started today:

https://www.ulaznice.hr/web/event/60/541?lang=en

Do not know if I mentioned, there is a possibility to exchange web ticket for real ticket on main gate (western stand entry).

[Rijeka fan]

Just announced,first leg (also second one) will be transmitted in Croatia on HNTV (Croatian Football TV).

https://www.hntv.hr/tv-program

[CMurdoch]

Rijeka players not eligible for first leg against Hibernian:
Vuk, Bušnja, Zlomislić, Galešić, Stanić, Mudražija, Merkhulov.

Nobody from standard first team.

So we are going in Scotland with decent squad.

Hallberg, Cadden, Mackie and Doig unavailable for Hibs.

[Iggy Pope]

Just announced,first leg (also second one) will be transmitted in Croatia on HNTV (Croatian Football TV).

https://www.hntv.hr/tv-program

Any ideas if your side will produce a match programme for the game my friend? I know there are a lot of Slavic collectors of programmes and tickets.

[joe breezy]

Just announced,first leg (also second one) will be transmitted in Croatia on HNTV (Croatian Football TV).

https://www.hntv.hr/tv-program

Is this TV station shown in most bars?

I am going to be watching the game near Split.

Thanks.

[Rijeka fan]

Any ideas if your side will produce a match programme for the game my friend? I know there are a lot of Slavic collectors of programmes and tickets.

Rijeka is not doing programmes, already been asked for it.:wink:

I would be surprised if they do, anyhow if there is a programme, I will get some.

[Iggy Pope]

Rijeka is not doing programmes, already been asked for it.:wink:

I would be surprised if they do, anyhow if there is a programme, I will get some.

Poor show! If you get your hands on any J’d be glad to hear from you and so would some others.

[Rijeka fan]

Is this TV station shown in most bars?

I am going to be watching the game near Split.

Thanks.

Station is part of MaxTV PPV package. Together with Arenasport and Sportclub channels.

So, if a bar has football on TV, probably they have MaxTV.

Btw Hajduk Split is our rival so probably You will not be only Hibernian fan down there.:greengrin

[flash]

Same squad as Sunday for us so presumably still no Josh Doig.

[SteveHFC]

Same squad as Sunday for us so presumably still no Josh Doig.

Would start Doidge tomorrow.

[SunnyLeither]

For anyone interested, public sales for game in Rijeka started today:

https://www.ulaznice.hr/web/event/60/541?lang=en

Are they strict on the EU Covid digital certificate to get into the stadium?

[Hibees1973]

Station is part of MaxTV PPV package. Together with Arenasport and Sportclub channels.

So, if a bar has football on TV, probably they have MaxTV.

Btw Hajduk Split is our rival so probably You will not be only Hibernian fan down there.:greengrin

It has been really interesting reading your comments on hibs.net, with you providing some useful info about Rijeka.

Hibs played Hajduk in the UEFA Cup 1/4 final in 1973. Hibs won the 1st leg 4-2 at Easter Road, but lost the 2nd leg in Split 3-0. This was probably the closest Hibs ever got to winning a European trophy.

It is a real shame very few Hibs supporters will get over to Rijeka for the 2nd leg. Rijeka looks a great place and would have been a great trip.

[Rijeka fan]

Are they strict on the EU Covid digital certificate to get into the stadium?

Yes.

Explained already.

[MacBean]

Be interested in your thoughts on tonight’s game Rijeka Fan.
reading the forums you posted earlier in the thread some unhappy, and perhaps surprised fans

[nonshinyfinish]

Be interested in your thoughts on tonight’s game Rijeka Fan.
reading the forums you posted earlier in the thread some unhappy, and perhaps surprised fans

And you could have warned us they would run out wearing maroon. Put me off my tea.

[SHODAN]

reading the forums you posted earlier in the thread some unhappy, and perhaps surprised fans

I imagine we weren't as long-ball and physical as they were expecting!

[Souter96Mac]

I imagine we weren't as long-ball and physical as they were expecting!

They also didn't seem to be as fit as us either, which I think is more of a compliment to our team than a spite against them

[Hibernian Verse]

I imagine we weren't as long-ball and physical as they were expecting!

Go and read the BBC report of the game which suggests that from 5 mins in all we did was lump the ball. Lazy reporting.

[patlowe]

Go and read the BBC report of the game which suggests that from 5 mins in all we did was lump the ball. Lazy reporting.

Was just reading that - it basically hints that the manager was correct in his assertion. IMO we passed it really well last night, better than the opposition in fact.

[nonshinyfinish]

Go and read the BBC report of the game which suggests that from 5 mins in all we did was lump the ball. Lazy reporting.

It is lazy reporting, but that's not really what it says. The lazy bit is the attempt to link the pre-match chat about long balls with the first major incident (the head knocks for Hanlon/their keeper), as if swinging in a cross from a wide free kick is somehow a long-ball tactic. The very next sentence credits JDH's passing and says 'Hibs showed they can play a bit too'.


Ross had suggested that counterpart Goran Tomic's assertion that the Edinburgh side use long-ball tactics was an "uneducated" stereotype of Scottish football.

Yet, within five minutes, visiting left-back Andrija Vukcevic, goalkeeper Nediljko Labrovic and Hibs centre-half Paul Hanlon were down receiving treatment after challenging for a free-kick launched into the Rijeka penalty box, with the latter two continuing with heavily bandaged heads.

With summer signing Jake Doyle-Hayes - handed a start ahead of Alex Gogic - impressing with his distribution in central midfield, Hibs showed they could play a bit too.

[BS44]

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled

[The Captain....]

I actually wondered after last night if the Rijeka management team had bothered to do any real analysis of us. Anyone who watched Hibs would know we get it wide to Boyle and to a lesser extent Murphy. I didnt think Rijeka did a good job of countering that at all and we caused them problems with our front 3 all night. Maybe they underestimated us or alternatively we might just have played very, very well. Probably somewhere in between.

[Tambo]

I said pre-match I fancy Boyle to be on it tonight after a slow first half i thought he was very good again driving at players but there was one time in the second half where Nisbet was raging he didn't get the ball into the box for him.

[Rijeka fan]

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now have a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

[Andy74]

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

On your very last point, we don’t have much tolerance for cheating. If players are genuinely injured there will be more support to put the ball out.

If your players roll on the ground after every challenge then don’t expect it.

[blackpoolhibs]

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

I think the reason we did not kick the ball out, was because your player was play acting, there was nothing wrong with him. You are very good at wasting time, it gets right under my skin how many times your players went down as if shot, but recovered very well after treatment. :rolleyes:

[Rijeka fan]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

[AugustaHibs]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

The Rijeka boys took the piss last night.

Hope we ****ing hammer you lot next week, no offence.

[Since90+2]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

Your team realised that we had the upper hand in the last 20 minutes and proceeded to try and waste time by constantly lying on the ground. The referee got wise to this aswell.

[yerauldda]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

Well thank god for that! There must have been 6 or 7 occasions a Rijeka player went to ground without even being touched, it’s so embarrassing watching grown men behave that way.

I expect Rijeka to be much better next week but was surprised at how little they created last night, especially with the likes of Drmic in their team. Very lucky to get a draw.

Ironically I thought our midfield was the technically superior of the two. Interesting that neither played without a defensive midfielder, it definitely made for a more exciting game.

[neil7908]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

I agree we should have kicked it out.

[Andy74]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

It should be entirely up to the referee to stop the game, not the players. They often do though if it is merited and yes, it is normal for the players to judge if the opposition is cheating or not, especially when it is obvious and happening all the time.

[Phil MaGlass]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

If thats the case your games must be stopped every 30 seconds.

[Rijeka fan]

No problem, so when we do not kick the ball out in second leg because we think that Your player is acting, You will not be angry. I can accept that.

Reason that we slowed down could be physical intensity of the game. Tempo was not so fast but intensity was. As I said, we are usually not playing on such intensity.

[Since90+2]

I agree we should have kicked it out.

Every single time they went down? It happened about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. At one point instead of taking a free kick the goalkeeper seemed to have their defender in some sort of full Nelson and just completely ignoring the free kick.

[Rijeka fan]

The Rijeka boys took the piss last night.

Hope we ****ing hammer you lot next week, no offence.

Non taken.

I think You will not.

We will see soon.

[Phil MaGlass]

Hibs played well, some of the best football I have seen from them for quite some time. We should have had atleast 3 or 4 goals. Which would have wrapped the tie up and Gogic needs to be dropped.

[neil7908]

Every single time they went down? It happened about 5 times in the last 20 minutes. At one point instead of taking a free kick the goalkeeper seemed to have their defender in some sort of full Nelson and just completely ignoring the free kick.

There was one clear point in the game when DH hit one of their players hard and he was down for a bit. It wasn't like we were attacking with any intent so imo should have kicked it out. That would even it up and then we can leave in the refs hands.

[GreenCastle]

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled

A steward at the East Stand said they were expecting some Croatian fans trying to get in.

[SHODAN]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

Not to come across too harshly (indeed, a lot less than the other posters), but we did kick the ball out of play the first few times your players were injured. We stopped once it became apparent that it was a deliberate time wasting tactic. Near the end one of your players went down every 2-3 mins.

I think it will be a very different game in Croatia, but we've shown that we're not quite as technically worse off as you than both of us thought, and it'll be a close game.

[blackpoolhibs]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

While i wont say we dont see it here, we dont see it as much as we did last night. It was clear some of your players were just trying to fracture the game and stop it as much as they could in that 2nd half.

It's probably a culture thing, we laugh at players who do this like your players did and other countries do.

It's just something we see little of, although again it does happen from time to time but never to the extent it does when we play foreign teams.

We see it as a form of cheating.

[GreenCastle]

Happy with the result, unhappy with the performance.

OK, let us start from my earlier posts. I already wrote that this is a new team and we are not sure how good we are. Also, lineup Pavičić, Liber, Ampem, Abass and Drmić never before played together.

I would say that our coach was very brave with starting lineup. We played without defensive midfielder (both of them entered in second half, Lepinjica and Selahi), Pavičić and Liber are more offensively orientated. So, we expected that You will come forward and that we will attack You through fast transition. So, our formation was something like 3-4-3, basically two changes from game against Dinamo lineup, Galović instead Velkovski on central defender and Ampem instead Lepinjica (but this was major change, offensive winger instead defensive midfielder).

But You did not attack as we supposed You will do, majority of Your chances came from fast transition which was our plan. Also, I also mentioned that we are not usually playing on such physical level so we needed time to adapt. And our plan went wrong because we did not play fast enough (one of the reasons is Your good defending, especially in the midfield), we played gear down comparing with game against Dinamo.

From Hibs side, what happened yesterday? Your coach showed some respect and he prepared game actually very good. He did not attack (neither in last 20 minutes), he was very careful not to receive another one. You showed that You are tough and dangerous team, as we expected.

So, my conclusion is: we played not so well and made a draw against serious opponent; I told You that we know how to play european clashes. We now haw a week to rest and to prepare for second leg and now we have much clearer picture about Your team. I expect that it will be completely other story in Rijeka, we will certainly attempt to take the ball and to put constant pressure.

And just few notices for the end:
- atmosphere on a stadium was a disaster, You are very quiet audience - on Rujevica it will be completely different, support from the stands will be constant for 90 minutes
- our goalkeeper actually was very good, isn't he?
- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player

Interesting to hear views and it’s quite funny to have an opposition supporter on here.

What crowd attendance do you expect in Croatia ? Do you have ultras who will make noise ?

I see on your teams Twitter not many fans comment - why is that ?

Also your team did look like they were getting to know each other. Very dangerous quick attacking players but I think we can cause you problems at the back.

Hibs fans are annoyed as we had chances to score more goals and similar to last season we didn’t take our chances.

Also what are the Rijeka players getting paid ? Wasn’t sure the difference between Scottish league players and Croatian players - is there good television deals in Croatia to generate money or ?

[Rijeka fan]

Interesting to hear views and it’s quite funny to have an opposition supporter on here.

What crowd attendance do you expect in Croatia ? Do you have ultras who will make noise ?

I see on your teams Twitter not many fans comment - why is that ?

Also your team did look like they were getting to know each other. Very dangerous quick attacking players but I think we can cause you problems at the back.

Hibs fans are annoyed as we had chances to score more goals and similar to last season we didn’t take our chances.

Also what are the Rijeka players getting paid ? Wasn’t sure the difference between Scottish league players and Croatian players - is there good television deals in Croatia to generate money or ?

I already answered all of these questions....:wink:

[Rijeka fan]

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled

There was a small group of our fans in Edinburgh, of course.

Our fans go on every away game. If away fans were allowed, we would come in bigger numbers definitely.

[GreenCastle]

Not to come across too harshly (indeed, a lot less than the other posters), but we did kick the ball out of play the first few times your players were injured. We stopped once it became apparent that it was a deliberate time wasting tactic. Near the end one of your players went down every 2-3 mins.

I think it will be a very different game in Croatia, but we've shown that we're not quite as technically worse off as you than both of us thought, and it'll be a close game.

Yeah it’s odd as if it’s a genuine injury players will kick the ball out but if it’s just because a player is time wasting or slowing the game down to stop momentum that’s when players get frustrated.

The guy with the back issue and the goalkeeper last night - what was that all about?

Scottish fans can’t stand someone who makes it look like a serious injury then is completely fine.

Saying that I think Hibs need to do better when winning to slow the game down. You saw it at the Euros from about 80th minute teams were clever to do everything to stop any possible opposition momentum.

[GreenCastle]

I already answered all of these questions....:wink:

Sorry didn’t read full thread - found the answers now thanks !

[Since452]

On your very last point, we don’t have much tolerance for cheating. If players are genuinely injured there will be more support to put the ball out.

If your players roll on the ground after every challenge then don’t expect it.

Correct. Said it on the match thread but I think kicking the ball out is nonsense anyway. Play until the ref stops it. It's not a pre season friendly.

[Souter96Mac]

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

[007]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

There's the answer right there. The ref didn’t stop it so even he realised it was time wasting.

Same with your number 36 near the end, he was kicking the ground whilst he was down as if to make out "The pain is so bad I'm having to kick the ground." When did anyone, who was genuinely injured, ever kick the ground like that?

If Rijeka go ahead next week we can expect a lot more of it from right after they score.

[Since90+2]

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

Agreed regarding the atmosphere.

Our players are used to playing in derbies, at Celtic Park, Ibrox and Hampden plus internationals so I doubt they'll bat an eye lid at the atmosphere. They'll probably only be about 5000 or 6000 there.

[Andy74]

Agreed regarding the atmosphere.

Our players are used to playing in derbies, at Celtic Park, Ibrox and Hampden plus internationals so I doubt they'll bar an eye lid at the atmosphere.

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

[JeMeSouviens]

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

:agree:

It looks like Ross County's ground. Can't see intimidation being a factor.

[flash]

There was a small group of our fans in Edinburgh, of course.

Our fans go on every away game. If away fans were allowed, we would come in bigger numbers definitely.

Back to the match absolutely everything you did went through Pavlicic who was easily your best player.
Drmic looked really slow but am sure will be a different animal at home stadium.
You are in the driving seat now but we don't often lose away from home so still an interesting situation.

[Fro62_in_Leith]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

The commentators made the point that it took over a minute for the ball to be kicked out of play after the Hibs player went down injured. In the situation where the ball was not kicked out after the Rijeka player went down, the ball eventually went out for a by kick within a similar time frame. I've not watched the replay to verify the timings but that's what was pointed out at the time.

[davhibby]

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

[neil7908]

I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

It's the heat that worries me more. As others have said, these players have been at Ibrox with 50k Sevco fans.

[GreenCastle]

I’m sure the Rijeka fan said their attendance at the last game was something like 2,000 as well. If we start well and get on the front foot there won’t be any atmosphere

Yeah last few games they got around 2000 fans?!! How can they moan about our atmosphere.

Anyway Rijeka are now unbeaten in last 15 games and haven’t lost at joke since May.

[The Captain....]

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

thats what I was thinking..will be like a Scottish Cup tie at a decent sized lower league team atmosphere wise (doesnt look like Rijeka sell out the 8k very often from the limited research i did on them previous to the tie). Will be nothing like Ibrox, Celtic Park or Tynecastle in a derby.

[Partyraiser]

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

Their goalie looked hopeless, even in the warm up he was chucking them in!

[Rijeka fan]

Yeah last few games they got around 2000 fans?!! How can they moan about our atmosphere.



I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

[Hermit Crab]

Did any Rijeka fans make it into the stadium for the game last night? The police had stopped roughly about 15 lads opposite side of the street from the West Stand before the match started

I don't think their cunning plan with a few of them wearing Hibs scarves as a disguise worked, and they got huckled


They wouldn't have had tickets I wouldn't think.

Surely they can arrest them just for being in the street? :confused:

[Stuart93]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

Tbf that’ll usually happen when your capped at 5,000 supporters. On a normal night it would’ve been 16k/17k & there would’ve been a big difference.

[Hermit Crab]

Their goalie looked hopeless, even in the warm up he was chucking them in!


Yet he pulled of a great save from Boyle I think in the first half then saved Nisbets point blank header (although Boyle put the rebound in) then saved the one on one in stoppage time. He wasn't that bad. Macey on the other hand should have done better at their goal. That cross was his all day long.

[Fergus52]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

Not sure what you were expecting with everyone distanced from eachother and the stadium 3/4 empty due to COVID restrictions.

5000 fans in a stadium of 20000 is never going to make much noise unless they are grouped together, which we couldn't be.

You might have a decent atmosphere next week, but as other posters have said it's going to be absolutely nothing like a full ibrox or Celtic park which our players are used to.

[Rijeka fan]

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

[Since90+2]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

Atmosphere wasn't great but we were limited to 25% of our capacity, fans had to be distanced from each other and large groups were not allowed to sit together which meant our singing section was not present.

The atmosphere probably will be better next week as you are not under as strict conditions but our players will have played in far more intense and intimidating atmospheres than 5000 or so in your small ground.

[Andy74]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

It is very different when we have to have only a quarter of the stadium occupied across 2 stands - we also has supporters spaced out and nobody was in their usual seats or areas so like minded fans or groups were not together. Most didn't wear them but face masks are supposed to be worn during the game too.

A full stadium against our rival teams and there is plenty atmosphere.

I'm sure your 2,000 fans will gather together and make a lot of noise but we are used to playing in a lot worse!

[Rijeka fan]

Well, I am not reffering that Your players will be afraid of atmosphere on Rujevica, I am more reffering that home squad will have much more support from the stands then Hibernian players had yesterday.

[Souter96Mac]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

If you've got spare time today, I'd search 'Hibs Sunshine on Leith' into YouTube and spend some time watching the videos that appear. That will give you a good indication of our atmosphere.

[Partyraiser]

Yet he pulled of a great save from Boyle I think in the first half then saved Nisbets point blank header (although Boyle put the rebound in) then saved the one on one in stoppage time. He wasn't that bad. Macey on the other hand should have done better at their goal. That cross was his all day long.

Zibby used to make saves too, didn't make him any better than hopeless. We didn't test their goalie nearly enough

[nonshinyfinish]

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

For anyone wondering what got censored there, think German philospher. This is the stadium mentioned (https://bit.ly/3lCRiZS).

[Rijeka fan]

For anyone wondering what got censored there, think German philospher. This is the stadium mentioned (https://bit.ly/3lCRiZS).

Yes, censored is K A N T. :greengrin

[SaulGoodman]

No problem, so when we do not kick the ball out in second leg because we think that Your player is acting, You will not be angry. I can accept that.

Reason that we slowed down could be physical intensity of the game. Tempo was not so fast but intensity was. As I said, we are usually not playing on such intensity.

Stop greeting

[Alex Trager]

I think some fans of European teams seem to think they invented atmosphere.

8,000 capacity stadium with a bit of noise isn't going to give us much trouble on that front compared with Tynecastle, Ibrox etc.

That said, Hibs fans were very quiet last night. Maybe would have made a difference had they not been

[ShadesLongThrow]

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.

[Since90+2]

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.

Because if they are intent on wasting time he'd probably waste a few seconds before booting it back into the stand as far as he could from their goal line.

[jeffers]

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

[gbhibby]

Often wondered, instead of kicking the ball out if an opponent appears injured, why don't we boot it back towards their keeper. It then puts the liability onto him to put the ball out or not and we then get possession back from the throw.
Would rather leave it to the ref to stop the play. Also if you put the ball out for one of your players to get treatment the other team should not be obliged to give it back.

[SHODAN]

No problem, so when we do not kick the ball out in second leg because we think that Your player is acting, You will not be angry. I can accept that.

Reason that we slowed down could be physical intensity of the game. Tempo was not so fast but intensity was. As I said, we are usually not playing on such intensity.

Play acting of the level we saw last night is extremely uncommon in Scottish football. Players who get a reputation for it tend to get a fair amount of criticism and either leave or tone it down a bit.

If we're leading by one goal going into the final few minutes, we might do it a bit, just as a treat. :wink:

[SaulGoodman]

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

Must’ve been lost in translation sure he meant to say “We believed our own hype, didn’t treat you with enough respect and thought all we had to do was turn up and beat a long ball team that’s nowhere near our level”

Found it hilarious how their manager called us a long ball team just for me to be subjected to their left back launching at least 4 long diagonals out of play in the first half alone.

[Rijeka fan]

Must’ve been lost in translation sure he meant to say “We believed our own hype, didn’t treat you with enough respect and thought all we had to do was turn up and beat a long ball team that’s nowhere near our level”

Found it hilarious how their manager called us a long ball team just for me to be subjected to their left back launching at least 4 long diagonals out of play in the first half alone.

I said exactly what I ment to say. Read it once more if You did not understand it first time.

[SaulGoodman]

I said exactly what I ment to say. Read it once more if You did not understand it first time.

I understood it fine pal I just thought it was *****.

[blackpoolhibs]

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

Cheers for this. :thumbsup:

[HFC93]

I have to say Rijeka did come across as an argogant bunch pre match and I thought they looked nothing special last night. Would love it if we turned them over next week. Late winner from Doidge from a long ball :wink:

[Brightside]

Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

One of your players was rolling around after the ball hit him on the shin. 😂. I’d expect your very noisy fans to boo him for that nonsense.

[Fro62_in_Leith]

Interesting given some of the treatment handed out to Martin Boyle last night the Rijeka fan talks about not being used to playing at such a physical level…..

My thoughts exactly!

[ahibby]

That was a bit of a buzz last night. We could have won comfortably having made a few good chances and slipping up only once, but wasn't to be. Maybe this team needs just a wee bit longer to gel and looking forward to the rest of the season and beyond.

[GreenCastle]

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

What’s the situation about covid testing on way back ? Where do you get these ?

Also what’s your prediction for the next game ?

[tamig]

Don't think we should fear going over there next week. Looks like the stadium only really had 3 stands, with a couple rows of terracing behind one of the goals. We've played in more atmospheric grounds and coped.

Still don't think we tested their keeper enough to really gauge how good he is, as every shot was right at him, and he still palmed it straight to Boyle for the goal. They also don't look solid at the back, especially defending set pieces.

Much more confident than I was before yesterday. We can do them.

I think our set pieces have looked very decent this season so far. Good delivery from Magennis and we looked at threat every time.

[Hermit Crab]

I think our set pieces have looked very decent this season so far. Good delivery from Magennis and we looked at threat every time.


Did he not put the ball straight out for a goal kick from a corner last night?

[Rijeka fan]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

What’s the situation about covid testing on way back ? Where do you get these ?

Also what’s your prediction for the next game ?

Covid tests:
http://www.kvarner.hr/en/tourism/plan_a_trip/Useful_information/tips_for_tourists

You have a link to Excel file with all info about testing (location, price, working hours, contact etc).

Game - well, I wouldn't be Rijeka fan if I think that we will loose, wouldn't I?:wink:

[Skol]

I enjoyed the game last night and its good to hear the views of a Rijecka fan.

I had expected Rijecka to be better than they were. However I suspect at home Rijecka will be a very different proposition. Hibs may regret not taking some of the many chances and taking a lead into the game. 3-1 would have been a fair reflection. Rijecka struck me as being similar to Hibs and would be top 6 in Scotland, show up well in cups but wouldnt be good enough to challenge rangers or celtic.

I am with others though who were very frustrated by and dont like the game disruption tactics and thats not the way the game should be played but sadly it is the way it now goes and we just have to deal with that. We do have to accept that Boyle did do similar for the 3rd booking so we are not innocent.

However, it is all to play for and Hibs are more than capable of scoring and in fact may be more ,likley to score when the onus is on Rijecka to play a more open game and leave space for Hibs to exploit.

My main regret is on travel restrictions as I would have quite liked a mini break

[Callum_62]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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[tamig]

Did he not put the ball straight out for a goal kick from a corner last night?

Once only. Everything else was on the button. Best set piece delivery we've had in years imo.

[Hermit Crab]

I enjoyed the game last night and its good to hear the views of a Rijecka fan.

I had expected Rijecka to be better than they were. However I suspect at home Rijecka will be a very different proposition. Hibs may regret not taking some of the many chances and taking a lead into the game. 3-1 would have been a fair reflection. Rijecka struck me as being similar to Hibs and would be top 6 in Scotland, show up well in cups but wouldnt be good enough to challenge rangers or celtic.

I am with others though who were very frustrated by and dont like the game disruption tactics and thats not the way the game should be played but sadly it is the way it now goes and we just have to deal with that. We do have to accept that Boyle did do similar for the 3rd booking so we are not innocent.

However, it is all to play for and Hibs are more than capable of scoring and in fact may be more ,likley to score when the onus is on Rijecka to play a more open game and leave space for Hibs to exploit.

My main regret is on travel restrictions as I would have quite liked a mini break



We will get at least a couple of good chances over there, whether we take them or not thats the issue.

[Torto7]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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He was a liability without the ball though. Talented on it no doubt.

[theonlywayisup]

Think we missed a huge opportunity last night. On the balance of the play and chances, I would say that we're a much better team than HNK Rijeka. It really frustrates me why we suddenly think because a team comes from Croatia that they are world beaters. They were tidy and moved the forward well, after a shaky start but the were nothing special. On another day, Hibs could have scored four goals.

I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia - theonlywayisup.

Re the trying to disrupt play by staying down, as clear as day they were at it. Every time, the ref could see that. Once their player realised that they were not going to get the foul, they were up and back into position without even the need for the magic sponge. Cheats, they are.

Focus on the positives, let other focus on the negatives.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too

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It's probably just a sign of the times.

[Iggy Pope]

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.


Excellent bit of use of the forum, thank you.

[cabbageandribs1875]

- I did not expect that You will go against fair play not kicking the ball out because of our injured player, especially because we did it for Your player


your player was not injured, he tried to stop play and when he realised the referee didn't fall for the cheating he got up :agree:

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.

It won't be packed.

[Callum_62]

I noticed JR sounding quite confident in our away record, which albeit very good, was built up in empty stadiums across Scotland during the pandemic.

I think a packed, hot cauldron of a ground in Croatia might be a different challenge altogether.

Really hope we don’t rue all those missed chances as they will be a different side at home.Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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[CockneyRebel]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

[Souter96Mac]

Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Reckon it's more like a tepid soup bowl

[Since90+2]

Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

4-1 would have been a fair reflection last night. Let them out of jail massively. Really hope it doesn’t cost us next week [emoji53]

[EVENTUALLY]

The Croatians were decent but nothing special. Their No.10 is their best player.

Crosses into the box for heading opportunites could be the way to put this team under pressure. I thought they looked vunerable to high balls into the box and while I'm no fan of Doidge he could be the man to expose their heading abilities and test the goalie. Hanlon and Porteous should both be up the park for every set piece too.

Defensively I thought Hibs were fine. Rijeka appear to want to get shots away rather work their way to the byeline although ironically that was how they scored. They seemed intent on jockeying into a shooting position so blocks and a tight central defensive unit will be important for Hibs.

Hibs to go through by a couple of goals.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

Fingers crossed. We could have had the tie put to bed last night with the amount of missed chances.

[The_Sauz]

Some info about the stadium and support

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_Rujevica (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_Rujevica)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armada_Rijeka

[Rijeka fan]

Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I don't think anyone is convinced one way or the other.

[Rijeka fan]

Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although :greengrin) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.:greengrin
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.:wink:

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

Just to add two more things:

Covid rules and masks

Basically, everything is the same as before covid. People living more-less normally and socializing.

Masks are obligatory in public transport, taxies and in markets or shops generally. Not obligatory in bars and restaurants. Also, no restriction for the type of masks, every mask is valid.

Parking

If You are coming by the car, You should be aware that whole center of the town is under obligatory payment during the day, usually between 7 am and 7 pm. If You are staying in hotel, they do have free parking options for their guests but it should be noted during reservation. Also, there are some underground garages in the center, I believe that You can take a daily ticket for example.

Outside of the town center there is no parking payment.

I think that I wrote everything now.

[Since90+2]

Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

[Rijeka fan]

I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

[DickEDastardly]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

Maybe just be my psychedelic sense of humour but this deserves much more credit [emoji2956]


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[tmb1875]

Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

I don’t think we need to play at a higher level to be fair, Rijeka couldn’t live with us at times. I think we just need to take our chances. A fair referee wouldn’t hurt. Our front 3 weren’t at it last night but I expect them to be much better next week.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.



or just take our chances next time

[Since90+2]

or just take our chances next time

And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.

[EVENTUALLY]

I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

You sir have been a very welcome contributor to this forum, however I've never seen an atmosphere score a goal and I'm not so sure that your goalkeeper is anywhere near the standard of your previous No.1's.

Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals.

[cabbageandribs1875]

And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.



there's that as well of course :)

[Onion]

I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

Think everyone was caught up in the Rijeka hype - even the Hibs players. I was quite shocked at how poor they were on the ball and how panicked they were at the back when pressed. No question, they were well organised, but that's all you can say. Rijeka are no better than a Motherwell or St Johnstone.

Hibs & Jack Ross will now know that and that's why you are hearing them talk about beating Rijeka over the two legs. Think we've got a good chance of going though.

Know they've come in for some stick for time-wasting and playing dead, but I was pleasantly surprised how well they competed, took tackles and just got on with it. None of the usual histrionics you usually get from Continental clubs at ER.