HMK Rijeka

[ahibby]

The pressure of not losing at home is off. The pressure is now on HMK Rijeka.

[Liberal Hibby]

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.

Not St Johnstone please :rolleyes:

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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.

That all could be true.

Unless Rijeka played below their usual standard. I think that’s what their fan is trying to say, they will be better next week.

I think we have to prepare for them to be much better than their showing last night.

[Stuart93]

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 think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

[007]

I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

You want to see the number of Jambos who said Rijeka are a sh*te team. Just can't bring themselves to admit we might be capable of a good performance. Any pundit who says so is then categorised as not having a clue.

[Since90+2]

You want to see the number of Jambos who said Rijeka are a sh*te team. Just can't bring themselves to admit we might be capable of a good performance. Any pundit who says so is then categorised as not having a clue.

Honestly couldn't care what Jambos say or think. They are totally irrelevant when it comes to discussing European Football.

[Edinburgh Green]

I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

Yip, defo an arrogance to the guy.

[O'Rourke3]

Once only. Everything else was on the button. Best set piece delivery we've had in years imo.Not convinced all of the ball was over all of the line. Lino flagged really early.

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[Borderhibbie76]

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 your players were not play acting and wasting time we would kick the ball out mate but it was every 2 mins in second half last night, utterly ridiculous

[scoopyboy]

Not convinced all of the ball was over all of the line. Lino flagged really early.

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I was sitting dead level with the bye line, the ball was about out by two feet.

Was his only bad delivery though

[O'Rourke3]

I was sitting dead level with the bye line, the ball was about out by two feet.

Was his only bad delivery thoughFair enough. I had more of an angle.

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[Stoker]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

[Hibernian Verse]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

How many? Which Hibs players? On which Rijeka players?

[Lancs Harp]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

We're Hibernian FC we'll do what we want.

[1875godsgift]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

We're short, we jump with our elbows.

How else are we gonna get to the long balls? :dunno:

[Ringothedog]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

It’s a mans game, grow a pair

[matty_f]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

Lol

[007]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

That's a new one. 😂

Is a stoker what they call a troll in Croatia?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

I've got absolutely no idea what an elbow punch is.

We may have made 20 or none, who knows?

[Stoker]

That's a new one. 😂visble foul of

Is a stoker what they call a troll in Croatia?


Troll is troll everywhere.

I take care of boilers, furnances, flares...


And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.

[Lancs Harp]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

Love Gorgie Greater Croatia

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.

That's a bramer!

[SaulGoodman]

Troll is troll everywhere.

I take care of boilers, furnances, flares...


And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.

I’m a joiner, I take care of flares an aw, flare boards and that

[TheHibernator]

Troll is troll everywhere.

I take care of boilers, furnances, flares...


And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.

Yer ma’s yer da

[cabbageandribs1875]

Troll is troll everywhere.

I take care of boilers, furnances, flares...


And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.


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[HibbyDave]

Anyone booked to go to Croatia?
What route?

[SHODAN]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

Welcome to the forum.

Hope your players are all ok given how long they were down for, the next elbow punch might kill them. :wink:

[SMAXXA]

Anyone booked to go to Croatia?
What route?

Yup we are doing the proper trains planes and automobiles trip going Tuesday to Saturday. Train to Manchester then direct to zadar then bus it up to Rijeka, over 3 hours but we are going on the Tuesday back Saturday so going to take our time get to Rijeka Wednesday stay there Till Friday and back to Zadar for a night fly back Saturday

[HibbyDave]

Yup we are doing the proper trains planes and automobiles trip going Tuesday to Saturday. Train to Manchester then direct to zadar then bus it up to Rijeka, over 3 hours but we are going on the Tuesday back Saturday so going to take our time get to Rijeka Wednesday stay there Till Friday and back to Zadar for a night fly back Saturday


I looked at Edi to Venice Ryanair £45 return wed-Friday.
Train to Riejka 5hours or hire a car for a three hour road trip.

Then my wife caught me researching the trip so it’ll be Hameildae fir me😂😂

[SMAXXA]

I looked at Edi to Venice Ryanair £45 return wed-Friday.
Train to Riejka 5hours or hire a car for a three hour road trip.

Then my wife caught me researching the trip so it’ll be Hameildae fir me😂😂

😂😂😂😂 you should have just said you were watching porn

[Smartie]

Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.

It’s spelt “Stroker” btw…

[Keith_M]

Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Judge for yourself


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Rujevica_stadium%2C_Rijeka%2C_Croatia.jpg

[MWHIBBIES]

Judge for yourself


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Rujevica_stadium%2C_Rijeka%2C_Croatia.jpg

Will be like Livi away. Lucky if our players survive.

[Hibrandenburg]

11 hour drive from here. Are tickets on sale for away fans?

[007]

11 hour drive from here. Are tickets on sale for away fans?

See Rijeka Fan's posts earlier in this thread for how to get a ticket.

[Callum_62]

Judge for yourself


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Rujevica_stadium%2C_Rijeka%2C_Croatia.jpgThe bunting makes it

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[Keith_M]

11 hour drive from here. Are tickets on sale for away fans?


Are you taking your HGV?

[Keith_M]

The bunting makes it

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Yeah mate, that's the killer part for me as well.

Our players will be totally freaked out!!

[SaulGoodman]

Judge for yourself


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Rujevica_stadium%2C_Rijeka%2C_Croatia.jpg

I’m sure the Rijeka players enjoyed playing in a decent stadium on Thursday for a change.

[Manxhibs]

Frustrating not to get more on Thursday, they are a very mediocre side. More interested in gamesmanship than playing football.

Genuinely wouldn’t be surprised if Boyle has dents in his shins, have to admire Martin’s determination to keep going against these hatchet men.

Hope we get what we deserve from the tie, they will need to show their fans they are actually a football team on Thursday. So it may be a tougher game. Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Yup we are doing the proper trains planes and automobiles trip going Tuesday to Saturday. Train to Manchester then direct to zadar then bus it up to Rijeka, over 3 hours but we are going on the Tuesday back Saturday so going to take our time get to Rijeka Wednesday stay there Till Friday and back to Zadar for a night fly back Saturday

Have you got arrangements for tests made, way out & back?

What about match ticket?
Seems straightforward to buy, but EU Covid QR code needed for entry.

I'm still toying with the idea of going.

[007]

I’m sure the Rijeka players enjoyed playing in a decent stadium on Thursday for a change.

In front of a bigger crowd than they are used to.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hnk-rijeka/besucherzahlenentwicklung/verein/144

[SMAXXA]

Have you got arrangements for tests made, way out & back?

What about match ticket?
Seems straightforward to buy, but EU Covid QR code needed for entry.

I'm still toying with the idea of going.

Yeah all sorted got the tests here first one to be taken Sunday. Match tickets all sorted aswell and will have proof of the covid test hopefully a negative lol.

If you need any details or info to book just give me a shout

[JimBHibees]

Yeah all sorted got the tests here first one to be taken Sunday. Match tickets all sorted aswell and will have proof of the covid test hopefully a negative lol.

If you need any details or info to book just give me a shout

How would you get an eu Covid QR code?

[Rijeka fan]

I’m sure the Rijeka players enjoyed playing in a decent stadium on Thursday for a change.

Hm, now when You mentioned it, I wonder if our players were impressed playing on Your stadium after this ****hole we are playing at home.

What do You think?

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Yeah all sorted got the tests here first one to be taken Sunday. Match tickets all sorted aswell and will have proof of the covid test hopefully a negative lol.

If you need any details or info to book just give me a shout

Hi. My Dad is keen on going which means I need to go too as he’s 81 and not great with technology/ mobile phones . Is it EasyJet Manchester to Zadar? EU Covid QR I’m presuming is straight forward but I was told there’s no away fans getting in to the game. Cheers

[Rijeka fan]

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

Well, a fact is that Rujevica is planned as a training camp (still is) so stadium is actually expanded with northern stand after plans for building new stadium at K antrida has to be postponed because of lack of financing. Originally, Rujevica had only two stands and expansion was made in season after we won championship because UEFA regulations say that minimum capacity of a stadium which can be licensed for CL is 8.000.

Plan was that new K antrida stadium is planned for capacity of 14.000. Here it is:
https://www.stadion****rida.hr/en/stadion-****rida/

Also, there is peak into atmosphere on K antrida when it is full (friendly against Maribor 2018):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlyCYtKJo

And Rujevica, game against Cibalia for winning the championship 2017 (without northern stand):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWQZRzdVjQ

[Rijeka fan]

Yip, defo an arrogance to the guy.

If You are reffering to me, I would say that arrogance would be if I said that we was better and that game You play was ****.

On the contrary, I said that Your coach prepared good tactics and beat is with our own planned weapon and that we played to slow because of Your good defence.

If You think that I am here to praise Hibernian players, well my nickname is Rijeka fan. But it does not make me arrogant, don't You think?

[eastterrace]

If You are reffering to me, I would say that arrogance would be if I said that we was better and that game You play was ****.

On the contrary, I said that Your coach prepared good tactics and beat is with our own planned weapon and that we played to slow because of Your good defence.

If You think that I am here to praise Hibernian players, well my nickname is Rijeka fan. But it does not make me arrogant, don't You think?well said mate. You only came on to give us a view of the other side but some fans just seem to take it you were slagging us off which I don’t think you were. Anyway let’s hope hibs do beat you lot and you can come on singing our praises. Ggtth

[neil7908]

well said mate. You only came on to give us a view of the other side but some fans just seem to take it you were slagging us off which I don’t think you were. Anyway let’s hope hibs do beat you lot and you can come on singing our praises. Ggtth

Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

[bigwheel]

Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

Is there really any fan on here who think the tie is won ? I think we are all fairly happy that the tie is still alive ..that said , the rude reply about the Rijeka fan is disappointing if not unexpected ..it’s always good to see a different perspective .

[Big_Franck]

This Croatian boy thinks his team are good when they are a very average european side full of divers and time wasters. They will be forced to actually play football (and not time waste) by their tiny 6,000 stadium and we'll beat them on the counter attack as we are better away from home. I can't wait for Thursday.

[Since452]

Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

I didn't think we'd go through before the tie and I still don't half way through. They are a streetwise side who are in Europe every season. They'll be a very different proposition over there.

[CMurdoch]

Hm, now when You mentioned it, I wonder if our players were impressed playing on Your stadium after this ****hole we are playing at home.

What do You think?

I enjoyed your report on the game. Good to see another point of view.
One of the guys on here wrote up Thursdays match report on the thread "How Does It Feel" if you want to read it. He always writes a good and reasonably balanced report.

The game itself played out pretty much how I expected with Hibs not taking their chances and Rijeka making their few chances count. Drmec was very quiet and spent a lot of time moaning to the referee. I get the impression that Drmec is one of those players that doesn't do a lot most of the time then suddenly bursts into life and scores. Hopefully he doesn't burst into life at any time next week! Muric was quiet when he came on. Will he start next week?

The atmosphere with the massively reduced crowd on Thursday was strange. It was unlike any Hibs European game I have ever attended. It felt like a friendly instead of what should have been a great occasion.

What about next week?
I think your team played well within themselves on Thursday with a draw on their minds and looking to play on the counter attack if opportunities arose.
Previous experiences tell me they will play much more positively and will look a much more dangerous team in next weeks game. Hopefully we can play well and match your team rather than sitting back. We will also have to take our chances and not give away cheap goals.
I thought we looked most dangerous in the 15 minute spell when we played with two strikers, with Doidge joining Nisbet up front but that quickly died when Nisbet was injured. Don't expect him to play tomorrow but return to play on Thursday.

Who do I think will win?
I honestly don't know. I would probably make your team 60/40 favourites but at 1-1 with 90 minutes to play it could go either way.

[Rijeka fan]

Agree it can go on either side.

We finally have all players available (no injuries, no covid) and we are not playing tommorrow so we will have time to rest and practice.

But do not expect same game, we will definitely try to take a ball and put a pressure on you.

I said 100 times that this is a new team, especially in attack lineup, it takes time to things come in place.

You are optimistic because of first leg, but all of you state that you played well. However, you did not win.

We played with some serious teams last few years in Europe, last year Napoli and Real Sociedad with best team available got lucky wins in Rijeka, they thought that it will be easy job. And AZ needed a win in last leg to get through, instead of that they lost.

So we are not so harmless at home, you have to keep that in mind.

Of course I expect that we will win. Not expecting easy win, you are hard opponent, but there are not easy games in european competition.

And all of you who think that our stadium is some village field and our supporters are audience like in Scotland, you are welcome to come and see it yourselves.

[Rijeka fan]

Also, since our supporters are reading your forum I am asked to pass the message.

Message is:
In last 10 years we played in Stuttgart, twice in Sevilla, Lyon, Milano, Athens, Wien, Rotterdam, Liege, Napoli, San Sebastian, Copenhagen etc so we are very impressed with your stadium in Edinburgh.

End of message.

[Wilson]

Also, since our supporters are reading your forum I am asked to pass the message.

Message is:
In last 10 years we played in Stuttgart, twice in Sevilla, Lyon, Milano, Athens, Wien, Rotterdam, Liege, Napoli, San Sebastian, Copenhagen etc so we are very impressed with your stadium in Edinburgh.

End of message.

Some ****holes there. At least you can now always say you have played at the Leith San Siro.

[Borderhibbie76]

Also, since our supporters are reading your forum I am asked to pass the message.

Message is:
In last 10 years we played in Stuttgart, twice in Sevilla, Lyon, Milano, Athens, Wien, Rotterdam, Liege, Napoli, San Sebastian, Copenhagen etc so we are very impressed with your stadium in Edinburgh.

End of message.

Appreciate your input on here Rijeka fan it's been good reading a different perspective on the tie. I think honestly a lot of us feared the worst overall about this tie due to Rijekas European experience over us...but Thursday we more than matched Rijeka in every department. I fully expect a tougher match in Croatia however Hibs are very good away from home, our away record is much better than our home record under Jack Ross. Thursday will be interesting, I am surprised Rijeka have postponed their league match this weekend - as u mention a lot the team are full of new players, surely an additional league match would help your team to gel? I'd make Rijeka slight favourites ahead of Thurs maybe 60/40 but if Hibs play as well as we did last week but take our chances we have every chance of going through

[Iggy Pope]

Also, since our supporters are reading your forum I am asked to pass the message.

Message is:
In last 10 years we played in Stuttgart, twice in Sevilla, Lyon, Milano, Athens, Wien, Rotterdam, Liege, Napoli, San Sebastian, Copenhagen etc so we are very impressed with your stadium in Edinburgh.

End of message.

I tell you my friend, if it were not for these current times a lot of Hibernians would be looking forward to visiting your club and would be thankful for your input.
And in the last 10 years, all of us would be delighted to have played ties at the above mentioned although we did have a good time in Copenhagen. It’s between 20 and 50 years nearly since we bothered one or two of the others. Hopefully we will add Rijeka to the list of good ones.

[Rijeka fan]

I tell you my friend, if it were not for these current times a lot of Hibernians would be looking forward to visiting your club and would be thankful for your input.
And in the last 10 years, all of us would be delighted to have played ties at the above mentioned although we did have a good time in Copenhagen. It’s between 20 and 50 years nearly since we bothered one or two of the others. Hopefully we will add Rijeka to the list of good ones.

Appreciate your post.

We would be also in bigger numbers in Edinburgh if away fans were allowed.

[JimBHibees]

Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

Cant imagine any Hibs fan thinks the tie is won especially with no lead from home game. We have a chance and think it will be close however Rijeka are favourites to win the tie no doubt.

[Rijeka fan]

Some ****holes there. At least you can now always say you have played at the Leith San Siro.

Hard words mate.

We learned from european experience that you have to respect every opponent. And also respect opposite supporters when you go on away game.

It is easy to type these words sitting at home.

I am showing you respect and I am thankful that you let im in on your forum.

So at least watch your choice of words.

[007]

Agree it can go on either side.

We finally have all players available (no injuries, no covid) and we are not playing tommorrow so we will have time to rest and practice.

But do not expect same game, we will definitely try to take a ball and put a pressure on you.

I said 100 times that this is a new team, especially in attack lineup, it takes time to things come in place.

You are optimistic because of first leg, but all of you state that you played well. However, you did not win.

We played with some serious teams last few years in Europe, last year Napoli and Real Sociedad with best team available got lucky wins in Rijeka, they thought that it will be easy job. And AZ needed a win in last leg to get through, instead of that they lost.

So we are not so harmless at home, you have to keep that in mind.

Of course I expect that we will win. Not expecting easy win, you are hard opponent, but there are not easy games in european competition.

And all of you who think that our stadium is some village field and our supporters are audience like in Scotland, you are welcome to come and see it yourselves.

The bit I've put in bold is probably fairly irrelevant given that you've got a new team (as you've said 100 times).

[Rijeka fan]

The bit I've put in bold is probably fairly irrelevant given that you've got a new team (as you've said 100 times).

Perhaps.

But we have better players now.

Neither Drmić, neither Abass, neither Ampem played last year in EL group.

[GreenCastle]

This Croatian boy thinks his team are good when they are a very average european side full of divers and time wasters. They will be forced to actually play football (and not time waste) by their tiny 6,000 stadium and we'll beat them on the counter attack as we are better away from home. I can't wait for Thursday.

They haven’t lost in 15 games..won’t be easy.

Hibs have to play better - be clinical in front goal.

Rijeka will play better and have the comfort of being home and used to playing in the temperature etc.

Anyway 1st goal will be massive. Remember no away goals rule.

[007]

Perhaps.

But we have better players now.

Neither Drmić, neither Abass, neither Ampem played last year in EL group.

Better players but you've said yourself, it takes time for things to come into place. Is 7 days enough time?

[Rijeka fan]

Better players but you've said yourself, it takes time to come into place. Is 7 days enough time?

This is actually a good question.

We will see on Thursday.

But it takes years to build a mentality of a team.

We are not same team as we were 10 years ago. You have to know how to win games when there is no opportunity for second chance.

If you understand what I want to say.

[Rijeka fan]

Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

[Lancs Harp]

Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.


I dont think most of us do fella. I'd make you fairly reasonable favourites. Fingers crossed as a Hibs fan of course but my thoughts on next week are more hopeful than expectation. Will be a fantastic result if we progress.

[The Baldmans Comb]

If You are reffering to me, I would say that arrogance would be if I said that we was better and that game You play was ****.

On the contrary, I said that Your coach prepared good tactics and beat is with our own planned weapon and that we played to slow because of Your good defence.

If You think that I am here to praise Hibernian players, well my nickname is Rijeka fan. But it does not make me arrogant, don't You think?

Another excellent reply and you have been knowledgeable, interesting and informative and a credit to your club.

HMK Rijeka is a club I will now follow with interest hopefully from a distance but if necessary in the next stage of the competition.

I was very impressed with Hibs in the first game however we do not play well under pressure and where we are expected to win.

We had 2 semi finals and a cup final last year against inferior teams and lost them all and our lack of a strong mentality still worries me greatly.

[banchoryhibs]

Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

I'm sure that our manager does not under estimate you, our team will be very well prepared. In the last year our away from home record is very strong so I expect us to give you problems and I hope we will beat you.

Your record is very good and we do respect it but perhaps in Thursday's game the underdogs will do very well:wink:

I have enjoyed reading your contributions:aok:

[Andy74]

Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

Winning your league is nowhere near what it would need for us to do it with Celtic and Rangers in it. Even to finish 2nd.

Would be basically impossible for another team to have won a league as recently as 2017.

[Rijeka fan]

Winning your league is nowhere near what it would need for us to do it with Celtic and Rangers in it. Even to finish 2nd.

Would be basically impossible for another team to have won a league as recently as 2017.

Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

Dinamo won all championships from 2006 onwards except 2017.

[04Sauzee]

Well, a fact is that Rujevica is planned as a training camp (still is) so stadium is actually expanded with northern stand after plans for building new stadium at K antrida has to be postponed because of lack of financing. Originally, Rujevica had only two stands and expansion was made in season after we won championship because UEFA regulations say that minimum capacity of a stadium which can be licensed for CL is 8.000.

Plan was that new K antrida stadium is planned for capacity of 14.000. Here it is:
https://www.stadion****rida.hr/en/stadion-****rida/

Also, there is peak into atmosphere on K antrida when it is full (friendly against Maribor 2018):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlyCYtKJo

And Rujevica, game against Cibalia for winning the championship 2017 (without northern stand):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWQZRzdVjQ

Really enjoyed your contribution to this discussion ,👍

Not sure if it's been asked or if you would even know , but do you know what the average pay I'd for a first team player at your club. You have some very good technical players and was wondering if they are very well paid.

[Andy74]

Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

I’m sure they are much better than the other teams but the gap here is significantly more.

[Rijeka fan]

Really enjoyed your contribution to this discussion ,[emoji106]

Not sure if it's been asked or if you would even know , but do you know what the average pay I'd for a first team player at your club. You have some very good technical players and was wondering if they are very well paid.

Already answered somewhere in this thread.

[SHODAN]

Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

Dinamo won all championships from 2006 onwards except 2017.

Celtic and Rangers have won all the championships here since 1984. I think we win. :wink:

[JimBHibees]

Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

Sensible fans will not underestimate your team. Your team obviously has many excellent players however we probably feel we should be ahead after the first game and that we have missed an opportunity for a lead. With the tie being level most will think you are favourites however also that we still have a reasonable chance of going through. Gutted we wouldn't be able to attend your beautiful city in what would have been an excellent trip following our team. If you win hope you do well in the next round.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

My take on the 2nd leg is that it'll be tough, but not impossible to go through. They obviously have some talented players and have recent experience in European competitions. The weather will be hard for us. An expected temp about 32°, reducing to about 27° for KO time not something we're used to. But, they showed on occasions on Thursday they aren't a great side, but a decent team who have flaws we can take advantage of. Good thing is that away goal don't matter, so we go there with a blank canvas.

[Andy74]

Celtic and Rangers have won all the championships here since 1984. I think we win. :wink:

Also zero chance a team with attendance of 5,000 ever wins the league in Scotland. Totally different environment.

[Hibrandenburg]

Are you taking your HGV?

Nah, if at all I'd be taking the Zigeunermobile.

[JimBHibees]

Also zero chance a team with attendance of 5,000 ever wins the league in Scotland. Totally different environment.

But not zero chance one wins both cups in the same season. :greengrin

[CmoantheHibs]

Sensible fans will not underestimate your team. Your team obviously has many excellent players however we probably feel we should be ahead after the first game and that we have missed an opportunity for a lead. With the tie being level most will think you are favourites however also that we still have a reasonable chance of going through. Gutted we wouldn't be able to attend your beautiful city in what would have been an excellent trip following our team. If you win hope you do well in the next round.
That’s pretty much how I see it. Think it will be a totally different game with Rijeka being favourites. I felt the decisions and luck favoured them in the first game. If that falls our way in the next match I think we will go through.

[EI255]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

[flash]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

Off to bed you go.

[SMAXXA]

How would you get an eu Covid QR code?

Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?

[SMAXXA]

Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

I post on here and like to think I know as many Hibs fans as the next guy as at no point would I think we think the tie is already won, what a radge comment. We are as likely to get a doing or not that’s football what I think people are saying as watching the first leg regardless of who you follow Hibs were the better side and should be going over there with a 1/2 goal lead. That didn’t happen so we go again, I for one don’t fear this team but am long enough in the tooth to also realise there could be a flirt with progression in this Europe thing and we come away feeling like a missed opportunity

[EI255]

Off to bed you go.Your spot on bud! (hiccup!)

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[EI255]

Off to bed you go.As an aside, what is yer favourite International kit!

(don't say Croatia!)

[HFC93]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

It's actually my favourite international kit because of its uniqueness. Opinions eh.

[EI255]

It is okay.

The most stunning International kit, imo, is Italy. Always GORGEOUS [emoji8]

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[flash]

It is okay.

The most stunning International kit, imo, is Italy. Always GORGEOUS [emoji8]

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I am with you on that one. Simple but magnificent. Also love Denmark with their Hummell kits through the years.

[bingo70]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

I’ve read some nonsense over the years but this is right up there. Well it’s not really, it’s just an opinion I disagree with but still, I really disagree.

Croatian strip is class, had one for Euro 96 and I’ve loved all of their strips since.

FWIW outside Scotland Croatians are probably my favourite national team to watch. Love watching them play and some of the technical players they’ve had over the years have been tremendous.

That team with Prosinecki, Boban, Suker etc were brilliant and right up to the modern day I think Modric is an absolute joy to watch.

All done with a small population makes them all the more incredible.

Still hope we pump Rijeka on Thursday obviously and think we stand a decent chance, although they’re clearly favourites.

[Pagan Hibernia]

As an aside, what is yer favourite International kit!

(don't say Croatia!)

Argentina. Uruguay is a nice one too.

[Pagan Hibernia]

I’ve read some nonsense over the years but this is right up there. Well it’s not really, it’s just an opinion I disagree with but still, I really disagree.

Croatian strip is class, had one for Euro 96 and I’ve loved all of their strips since.

FWIW outside Scotland Croatians are probably my favourite national team to watch. Love watching them play and some of the technical players they’ve had over the years have been tremendous.

That team with Prosinecki, Boban, Suker etc were brilliant and right up to the modern day I think Modric is an absolute joy to watch.

All done with a small population makes them all the more incredible.

Still hope we pump Rijeka on Thursday obviously and think we stand a decent chance, although they’re clearly favourites.

yep I’ve enjoyed watching Croatia.

their 1998 team that reached the semi finals of the France World Cup. The team that knocked England out of the euro qualifiers at Wembley in 2007. And of course the 2018 vintage. All great teams.

[neil7908]

I post on here and like to think I know as many Hibs fans as the next guy as at no point would I think we think the tie is already won, what a radge comment. We are as likely to get a doing or not that’s football what I think people are saying as watching the first leg regardless of who you follow Hibs were the better side and should be going over there with a 1/2 goal lead. That didn’t happen so we go again, I for one don’t fear this team but am long enough in the tooth to also realise there could be a flirt with progression in this Europe thing and we come away feeling like a missed opportunity

I certainly didn't suggest all Hibs fans felt that way but a quick look back at some of the posts here and the match thread and there are comments like:

"Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality."

"Hibs to go through by a couple of goals."

"Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals"

"I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia"

"I can't see them beating us, we are much better than them"

That's not having a pop, I'm not looking to single out posters for their optimism, they are of course entitled to that opinion and may be right in the end! I just think history is not on our side at this point. We certainly have a chance but even though we played really well, the memories from past games in Europe are hard for me to shake off at this stage.

[bigwheel]

I’d say that a win over there would be as good a European result that we have had for many years. They are a seasoned European side. With all that experience and the level of talent at their disposal it will be a very hard night over there. That said, if we can keep it tight at the back we’ve definitely got a goal or two in us…let’s hope we pull off a memorable victory.


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[JimBHibees]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

:faf::faf:

One of the best strips and teams imo.

[JimBHibees]

Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?

No I am not wish I was just wondering how you could get past that. Hope you have a great trip looks a beautiful place.

[huggie1875]

I certainly didn't suggest all Hibs fans felt that way but a quick look back at some of the posts here and the match thread and there are comments like:

"Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality."

"Hibs to go through by a couple of goals."

"Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals"

"I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia"

"I can't see them beating us, we are much better than them"

That's not having a pop, I'm not looking to single out posters for their optimism, they are of course entitled to that opinion and may be right in the end! I just think history is not on our side at this point. We certainly have a chance but even though we played really well, the memories from past games in Europe are hard for me to shake off at this stage.

yeah you are right can't think of anything worse than a football fan having confidence in his team winning a match that's just plain crazy isn't it

and well we lost before so lets just not bother eh

dear o dear

[neil7908]

yeah you are right can't think of anything worse than a football fan having confidence in his team winning a match that's just plain crazy isn't it

and well we lost before so lets just not bother eh

dear o dear

Yeah that's exactly what what I said above word for word 🤔

[PatHead]

Think it is very much half time. We missed a chance to take a lead away to Croatia but are still in with a shout.

We are very much on a learning curve as far as European football goes.

Can't wait on Thursday.

[theonlywayisup]

yeah you are right can't think of anything worse than a football fan having confidence in his team winning a match that's just plain crazy isn't it

and well we lost before so lets just not bother eh

dear o dear

Agree!

It's going to be difficult, but I'm confident that we'll win over there and win. However, there's been many times when I've been confident, but we do not turn up and lose.

However, I don't do negativity and I'm confident that if we take our chances then we'll win.

[blackpoolhibs]

I've enjoyed having some input from the Croatian teams supporters, of course he's going to stick up for his team, and we are doing the same for ours.

Knowing how these games go, if we'd played like they did away in the first leg, we'd be over the moon with a draw, and confident of a win at home.

Personally i think we have a chance, probably more of a chance than i did before the first leg of going through to the next round.

Although saying that, i still have them as good favourites.

6-0 Hibs.:wink:

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?

How many Hibs fans travelling, does anyone have an idea? Cheers.

[Ringothedog]

How many Hibs fans travelling, does anyone have an idea? Cheers.

I would guess about 200 at a maximum

[Gorebridge Hibb]

I would guess about 200 at a maximum

UEFA saying no away fans allowed in. Home fans only….

[Since90+2]

UEFA saying no away fans allowed in. Home fans only….

They'll still be travelling.

Don't think it will be as many as 200 though. I'd guess around 60-70.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

They'll still be travelling.

Don't think it will be as many as 200 though. I'd guess around 60-70.

Think you’re right. Hope they get in.

[007]

Great result and performance today. I thought Rijeka might have a slight advantage with resting this weekend but having the game won before half-time and not needing to exert ourselves in the 2nd half is better. The players should all be sharp for the 2nd leg.

[SMAXXA]

They'll still be travelling.

Don't think it will be as many as 200 though. I'd guess around 60-70.

I know at least 30-40 people that are going through my mates and speaking to others so I’d expect a decent wee turn out. I need to take my covid test at 10pm tonight so will all hinge on that lol or will it lol

[hibeedonald]

Am I right in saying that the game is at 5.30 UK time which is 6.30pm local time?? Currently temperature forecasted is 31 degrees.

If that is the kick off time, why on earth did they not make it 8 or 9pm local time to avoid the heat?

Gives them a huge advantage

[hibee_girl]

Am I right in saying that the game is at 5.30 UK time which is 6.30pm local time?? Currently temperature forecasted is 31 degrees.

If that is the kick off time, why on earth did they not make it 8 or 9pm local time to avoid the heat?

Gives them a huge advantage

Kick off is 7pm UK time on Thursday

[hibeedonald]

Kick off is 7pm UK time on Thursday

Thanks- official site says 5.30pm. Didn't seem normal for a game in Croatia though so I guess its wrong.

[Rijeka fan]

8 pm our time definitely.

[Hibees1973]

8 pm our time definitely.
Looking at posts by some Hibs fans I detect a hint of bravado.

The odds are showing as Rijeka 5/6, Hibs 3/1 to win on the night in 90 mins. So Rijeka are warm favourites, which is not surprising given they are at home and have a much better recent European pedigree than Hibs.

We do have a chance on Thursday based on last week's showing but we are the clear underdog.

[matty_f]

Judge for yourself


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Rujevica_stadium%2C_Rijeka%2C_Croatia.jpg

Have they got any plans to finish it?

[Steve88]

Are HIBS TV doing a PPV for the Thursday game..?

[Billy Whizz]

Are HIBS TV doing a PPV for the Thursday game..?

I’d be surprised as Premier Sports are showing it

[EHZERO7]

Are HIBS TV doing a PPV for the Thursday game..?

It’s on Premier Sports

[.Sean.]

I thought Rijeka were very sloppy and bang average to be perfectly honest and on our current form I’ll be very disappointed to not be in next weeks play off round.

[bigwheel]

I thought Rijeka were very sloppy and bang average to be perfectly honest and on our current form I’ll be very disappointed to not be in next weeks play off round.

There was nothing average about their movement going forward …skilful, fast and mobile …

Perhaps more average in defence …

[Clarence]

Some of the comments on this thread are giving me an “Apollo creed in the press conference prior to fighting Drago” vibe. They will be a different beast at home and I think we need to be very cautious about underplaying their abilities.

[adam middlemass]

Some of the comments on this thread are giving me an “Apollo creed in the press conference prior to fighting Drago” vibe. They will be a different beast at home and I think we need to be very cautious about underplaying their abilities.
Yes I’m the same, think they will perform much better on their own patch, will be delighted to be proved wrong though- here’s hoping! Ggtth

[Rijeka fan]

One info for You coming in Rijeka.

For those who are planning to buy ticket for the game at the stadium, working hours are as follows:

Western entrance (main entrance on stadium):
- every working day 16-21 h
- game day starting at 17.00

Eastern entrance:
- only on game day, starting at 18.30

Credit cards and cash accepted.

[JimBHibees]

There was nothing average about their movement going forward …skilful, fast and mobile …

Perhaps more average in defence …

Agree their forward players are very good and we will need to see if our defence is up to keeping them out. Won't be easy that is for sure. Will be interesting to see if we set up the same in the away tie or consider a more cautious approach.

[Since90+2]

There was nothing average about their movement going forward …skilful, fast and mobile …

Perhaps more average in defence …

Don't think they were that great going forward. How many saves did Macey actually have to make?

[Rijeka fan]

Weather forecast for this week is hot, no rain.

https://meteo.hr/prognoze_e.php?Code=14317&id=prognoza&section=prognoze_model&param=7d&el=hrvatska

On Thursday at 8 pm temperature 29°C.

[JimBHibees]

Weather forecast for this week is hot, no rain.

https://meteo.hr/prognoze_e.php?Code=14317&id=prognoza&section=prognoze_model&param=7d&el=hrvatska

On Thursday at 8 pm temperature 29°C.

Boo :greengrin

[CyberSauzee]

Don't think they were that great going forward. How many saves did Macey actually have to make?

They had 8 attempts on goal, 3 on target, 4 missed, 1 blocked. So 2 saves by Macey.

11 in total for us, 6 on target, 4 missed, 1 blocked.

[Since90+2]

The weather could be a real leveller. Almost 30 degrees at kick off time is very very hot.

[neil7908]

The weather could be a real leveller. Almost 30 degrees at kick off time is very very hot.

That worries. We'll have very little time over their to adjust and no matter how fit you are, that heat difference compared with Scotland can be a killer.

[Rijeka fan]

One remark about our jersey colors.

Traditionally we always had white jerseys and this is our home jersey color (always combined with light blue).

Second kit was light blue, always.

But new owner introduced red jersey as third kit and black one as fourth. We also had one limited edition of purple ones, very rare today to find.

So in time, red jersey became second kit, and at the moment we have only two kits: white and red.

If you ask supporters, red would be kicked out or it can be only as third option. But, that is just our opinion.

[CMurdoch]

Have they got any plans to finish it?

Rijeka average attendances are less than 5,000 (2nd highest in Croatia) so they have no need to rush to finish it.
Only Hadjuk Split get decent attendances, circa 12,000, so still almost a third smaller than Hibs.
Their top league average attendance is only about 3,500 which is less than 25% of the average for our league.
Suggests your average Croation isn't that interested in football.

[HFC93]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

[Souter96Mac]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

The lad is already talking about winning whatever group they get drawn into.

Hope Ross has some of these quotes from their players and manager on the dressing room walls. Let's do our talk on the pitch on Thursday

[Torto7]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Where does that arrogance come from? They played more long balls than we did. Is the guy in denial or something. Bizarre. This will be a close game between two well matched sides. Theres no need for the snobbery from the Croats.

[.Sean.]

The lad is already talking about winning whatever group they get drawn into.

Hope Ross has some of these quotes from their players and manager on the dressing room walls. Let's do our talk on the pitch on Thursday
Cannot wait to pump this shower of arrogant ***** on Thursday. Time wasting cheats. They’ve a cheek to call us physical as they were like a rugby team at times.

[007]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

He's the one who has no idea. He still thinks we're a long ball team.

Not only has he got them beating us, he's got them beating Bohemians or PAOK and then winning the group. 😂😂 I'm all for players having confidence but if a player over here came out with something like that he'd be slated. If they don't now do all that he's going to look like the idiot he obviously is.

[CentreLine]

He's the one who has no idea. He still thinks we're a long ball team.

Not only has he got them beating us, he's got them beating Bohemians or PAOK and then winning the group. 😂😂 I'm all for players having confidence but if a player over here came out with something like that he'd be slated. If they don't now do all that he's going to look like the idiot he obviously is.

Yep. He’s hardly Alex Ferguson when it comes to mind games

[007]

Yep. He’s hardly Alex Ferguson when it comes to mind games

No chance can it be put down to being misquoted or the language barrier. I'm looking forward to Rijeka fan's take on it.

[Souter96Mac]

He's the one who has no idea. He still thinks we're a long ball team.

Not only has he got them beating us, he's got them beating Bohemians or PAOK and then winning the group. 😂😂 I'm all for players having confidence but if a player over here came out with something like that he'd be slated. If they don't now do all that he's going to look like the idiot he obviously is.

To be fair, with their famous Rijeka atmosphere, silky soccer and fair play awards, I'm surprised they're not favourites to win the whole tournament.

[Northernhibee]

He's the one who has no idea. He still thinks we're a long ball team.

Not only has he got them beating us, he's got them beating Bohemians or PAOK and then winning the group. 😂😂 I'm all for players having confidence but if a player over here came out with something like that he'd be slated. If they don't now do all that he's going to look like the idiot he obviously is.
Got “I score in every city I play in” written all over it.

Pride comes before slipping on your arse in front of an open goal.

[Vault Boy]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

For someone that supposedly played in the first leg, I'm not entirely convinced he actually saw the game. Arrogant nonsense, nothing but transparent, primary school mind games.

Still hope we batter them.

[Rijeka fan]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

[HibbyAndy]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

Take care my friend and thank you for brilliant advice & tips :aok:

[WhileTheChief..]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

:top marksAll the best.

[007]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

Thanks for you contribution Rijeka (& Star Trek) fan and tips for all those who are travelling to the game.

I would have said good luck for the rest of the tournament if your team wins but after your player's comments, I might not bother. 😃 Like you say, tensions are rising, I think your player's comments are because he is feeling the pressure.

Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast.

[Leithenhibby]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

It's been a pleasure reading your posts, why not pop by on Friday morning to wish us well in the next round of the tournament 😜😜👌

Take care...

Mon the Hibees 💚💚

[neil7908]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Really poor. We were miles ahead of them and could have won by 2-3 goals. Both teams scored a header, each had two yellow cards, we definitely created more chances (not via crosses) and possession was all us until later in the game when they started wasting time.

[neil7908]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

Many thanks for your time - it's been great hearing your side. Personally wish you all the best but I'm afraid I can't extend that to your team.

[gbhibby]

He's the one who has no idea. He still thinks we're a long ball team.

Not only has he got them beating us, he's got them beating Bohemians or PAOK and then winning the group. 😂😂 I'm all for players having confidence but if a player over here came out with something like that he'd be slated. If they don't now do all that he's going to look like the idiot he obviously is.
That's our team talk done.

[davhibby]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

It was clear to me they weren’t expecting us to be as good on the ball as we were on Thursday and that helped us dominate. I’d have assumed they would have learned from that but if they genuinely believe we’re a long ball team after the first leg I think we’ve got a great chance. Not sure if this is some strange attempt at mind games but the way we’ve started the season it’ll backfire for them

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

Good effort mate, enjoy the game. 🍺

[Northernhibee]

That's our team talk done.

I don’t think it needs to be our team talk, I just think we ignore it.

The last two times they’ve faced a Scottish side has been Aberdeen so no wonder they think Scottish sides are long ball hoof merchants.

If they want to play on the deck thinking it will trouble us then let them think that, it plays right into our hands.

Go out there, play our football with no distractions and we will be a good match for them at least.

[cabbageandribs1875]

hope we get Bohemians fan appearing after thursday :greengrin

[Since452]

Rijeka players writing our team talk -

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/rijeka-defender-claims-hibs-no-21262301?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

They should use this for anti drug messages in schools

[EI255]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.Pity you won't be getting to witness the travelling Hibs boys. There would have been plenty of us!

GGTTH



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[Eyrie]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.

You've been a welcome guest, honest about the football and helpful to those planning on travelling, so good luck for your domestic season.

[04Sauzee]

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Message To Fans Ahead Of Our Away Trip To HNK Rijeka
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Fans are reminded that there are no away tickets for our away trip to HNK Rijeka on Thursday in the third-qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

We are all really excited for our away trip to Rijeka. It is a chance to get one step closer to the group stage of the Europa Conference League and build on our impressive start to the 2021/22 season.

Hopefully we can make it a night to remember for fans and set up a play-off tie against either Bohemians or PAOK. But we are duty bound to remind all Hibernian fans that there are no away tickets available for the game.

All tickets will be checked prior to entry and any Hibernian fans who are not Croat residents will be turned away at the gate. HNK Rijeka reserve the right to do this solely at their discretion.

If any Hibernian fans do manage to somehow enter the stadium, they will risk ejection and put the club at risk of a UEFA fine.

We have been made aware of posts on social media from a few fans saying they will be travelling to Croatia to attend the game. While Croatia is a green-listed country, and people from this country are free to travel there for holiday purposes, we nonetheless urge you to stay in Scotland and not travel over for the match.

If you are heading to Croatia please don't gather outside the stadium and ensure you watch the match safely and responsibly. We want our trip to Rijeka to be a memorable occasion so encourage all fans to please stay at home and watch the game on Premier Sports.








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Message To Fans Ahead Of Our Away Trip To HNK Rijeka
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Fans are reminded that there are no away tickets for our away trip to HNK Rijeka on Thursday in the third-qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

We are all really excited for our away trip to Rijeka. It is a chance to get one step closer to the group stage of the Europa Conference League and build on our impressive start to the 2021/22 season.

Hopefully we can make it a night to remember for fans and set up a play-off tie against either Bohemians or PAOK. But we are duty bound to remind all Hibernian fans that there are no away tickets available for the game.

All tickets will be checked prior to entry and any Hibernian fans who are not Croat residents will be turned away at the gate. HNK Rijeka reserve the right to do this solely at their discretion.

If any Hibernian fans do manage to somehow enter the stadium, they will risk ejection and put the club at risk of a UEFA fine.

We have been made aware of posts on social media from a few fans saying they will be travelling to Croatia to attend the game. While Croatia is a green-listed country, and people from this country are free to travel there for holiday purposes, we nonetheless urge you to stay in Scotland and not travel over for the match.

If you are heading to Croatia please don't gather outside the stadium and ensure you watch the match safely and responsibly. We want our trip to Rijeka to be a memorable occasion so encourage all fans to please stay at home and watch the game on Premier Sports.








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[emoji2398] Copyright 2021 Hibernian Football ClubI did say this over a week or so ago. You definitely won't get in. UEFA driven. Not a local choice.

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[joe breezy]

Flying to Split tomorrow. Can't wait.

Won't be going anywhere near the game and don't really care.

Croatia is a great country so a perfect excuse to get over there and enjoy the sun, watch the game on the telly with pals on the beautiful Dalmatian Coast.

Maybe go and see the Hadjuk Split game on Saturday, fly back Sunday.

No point in driving all the way up there just to not get into the game.

Hibs can urge me to stay in Scotland all they like. I prefer warm weather.

[flash]

Flying to Split tomorrow. Can't wait.

Won't be going anywhere near the game and don't really care.

Croatia is a great country so a perfect excuse to get over there and enjoy the sun, watch the game on the telly with pals on the beautiful Dalmatian Coast.

Maybe go and see the Hadjuk Split game on Saturday, fly back Sunday.

No point in driving all the way up there just to not get into the game.

Hibs can urge me to stay in Scotland all they like. I prefer warm weather.

So is this your summer holiday, which sounds great, or are you going there because Hibs are playing in the same country, which sounds a bit strange.

[joe breezy]

So is this your summer holiday, which sounds great, or are you going there because Hibs are playing in the same country, which sounds a bit strange.

Both. There's a few of us going. My pal got married there a few years ago.

Not my idea but when they said they were going and I saw the price of flights (£50 return) couldn't resist.

Definitely a holiday primarily for me but will be interesting watching the game there. I imagine Hadjuk fans won't mind who wins so can't imagine any hassles.

[flash]

Both. There's a few of us going. My pal got married there a few years ago.

Not my idea but when they said they were going and I saw the price of flights (£50 return) couldn't resist.

Definitely a holiday primarily for me but will be interesting watching the game there. I imagine Hadjuk fans won't mind who wins so can't imagine any hassles.
Am just jealous!

[calumhibee1]

Both. There's a few of us going. My pal got married there a few years ago.

Not my idea but when they said they were going and I saw the price of flights (£50 return) couldn't resist.

Definitely a holiday primarily for me but will be interesting watching the game there. I imagine Hadjuk fans won't mind who wins so can't imagine any hassles.

Do you mind me asking what you need to do to get on a holiday to Croatia in terms of vaccine certs/tests etc?

[Sir David Gray]

Do you mind me asking what you need to do to get on a holiday to Croatia in terms of vaccine certs/tests etc?

To be allowed entry into Croatia, all travellers from the UK regardless of their vaccination status must present either a negative COVID-19 antigen test, which must not be older than 48 hours, or a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours on arrival. People travelling to Croatia from the UK are not permitted to do these tests on arrival in Croatia. Passengers arriving without a valid test certificate will be denied entry to Croatia.

[Billy Whizz]

Team flying out later today, good idea, gives them 2 days to get used to the heat

[Juniper Greens]

Team flying out later today, good idea, gives them 2 days to get used to the heat

Changed days! I remember hibs booking into a hotel in aviemore for an afternoon nap before a midweek County game because it was cheaper than going the night before!

[Billy Whizz]

Changed days! I remember hibs booking into a hotel in aviemore for an afternoon nap before a midweek County game because it was cheaper than going the night before!

Think uefa rules say you have to be in the country at least the day before a game

[Billy Whizz]

Looks like Kevin is going to be fit, means Jack has a good selection headache to make

[Hibernian Verse]

Looks like Kevin is going to be fit, means Jack has a good selection headache to make

The issue we have that there are 12/13 players that you could say are a stick on for the starting XI. Great problem for JR.

[ian cruise]

Flying to Split tomorrow. Can't wait.

Won't be going anywhere near the game and don't really care.

Croatia is a great country so a perfect excuse to get over there and enjoy the sun, watch the game on the telly with pals on the beautiful Dalmatian Coast.

Maybe go and see the Hadjuk Split game on Saturday, fly back Sunday.

No point in driving all the way up there just to not get into the game.

Hibs can urge me to stay in Scotland all they like. I prefer warm weather.

Enjoy, won't lie the weather does make me jealous.

The Hibs post is aimed at folk going over for the sole purpose of trying to get in to the game, you're going for a holiday and not trying to enter the stadium for the Hibs game so I don't think any criticism could be levelled at you. Enjoy your break!

[mvteng]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.



Hi Rijeka fan,

Do you know if the game will be being shown on the Rijeka Youtube channel?

[HibbyDave]

Guys,

match is closing by, tensions are rising so I think it is time for me to leave this forum.

Thanks for letting me in, hope I helped with tips and tricks.

Looking forward for Thursday game, I will be on northern stand with my crew.

Hopefully our teams will meet each other again in some normal times so we can go to Edinburgh and You can come in Rijeka in bigger numbers.

Live long and prosper.


Thank you for your input Riejka fan.

All the best except for Thursday 😀⚽️


Stay safe in the current crisis

[Hibees1973]

We are a strong, fit team and it is early in the season.

Don't want to hear this heat nonsense as an excuse if we don't perform. It was as hot in Tripolis a couple of years back and we got through. Based on club performances however, Rijeka are a slight step up from Asteras Tripolis.

Looking for a similar performance on Thursday as we had in Greece.

We better turn up.

[flash]

We are a strong, fit team and it is early in the season.

Don't want to hear this heat nonsense as an excuse if we don't perform. It was as hot in Tripolis a couple of years back and we got through. Based on club performances however, Rijeka are a slight step up from Asteras Tripolis.

Looking for a similar performance on Thursday as we had in Greece.

We better turn up.
More threatening the team than supporting them there.

[007]

Confident we're going to put in a good performance against the Radge Jakies.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

A much tougher test awaits us I'd imagine

How do we think we'll line up?

Same formation or switch to 532 with Boyle at RWB and Murphy playing off the striker?

[Stuart93]

A much tougher test awaits us I'd imagine

How do we think we'll line up?

Same formation or switch to 532 with Boyle at RWB and Murphy playing off the striker?

I’d stick with the same team, tactics and formation we started with on Sunday.

[18Craig75]

We are a strong, fit team and it is early in the season.

Don't want to hear this heat nonsense as an excuse if we don't perform. It was as hot in Tripolis a couple of years back and we got through. Based on club performances however, Rijeka are a slight step up from Asteras Tripolis.

Looking for a similar performance on Thursday as we had in Greece.

We better turn up.

Must say I thought Asteras were far superior than the Rijeka we saw the other night. Which is slightly ominous as surely they can’t be as bad again.

What a trip Tripolis was. A beautiful place you’d never consider going if it wasn’t for the match. Great atmosphere in the ground and an excellent team performance with a spirit to match.

We’ll need the same again Thursday I’m sure.

[theonlywayisup]

ADMINS: I see that we've two threads covering the MMK Rjeka game. Whilst the one below is new for the away leg, the topic has already been well discussed in this thread. Any chance we can merge! For auld guys like myself, it makes it easier to remember which thread I posted on. :panic:

Rijeka Away (hibs.net) (https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?353369-Rijeka-Away)

[Dashing Bob S]

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Message To Fans Ahead Of Our Away Trip To HNK Rijeka
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Fans are reminded that there are no away tickets for our away trip to HNK Rijeka on Thursday in the third-qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

We are all really excited for our away trip to Rijeka. It is a chance to get one step closer to the group stage of the Europa Conference League and build on our impressive start to the 2021/22 season.

Hopefully we can make it a night to remember for fans and set up a play-off tie against either Bohemians or PAOK. But we are duty bound to remind all Hibernian fans that there are no away tickets available for the game.

All tickets will be checked prior to entry and any Hibernian fans who are not Croat residents will be turned away at the gate. HNK Rijeka reserve the right to do this solely at their discretion.

If any Hibernian fans do manage to somehow enter the stadium, they will risk ejection and put the club at risk of a UEFA fine.

We have been made aware of posts on social media from a few fans saying they will be travelling to Croatia to attend the game. While Croatia is a green-listed country, and people from this country are free to travel there for holiday purposes, we nonetheless urge you to stay in Scotland and not travel over for the match.

If you are heading to Croatia please don't gather outside the stadium and ensure you watch the match safely and responsibly. We want our trip to Rijeka to be a memorable occasion so encourage all fans to please stay at home and watch the game on Premier Sports.








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Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?

[Moulin Yarns]

Hi Rijeka fan,

Do you know if the game will be being shown on the Rijeka Youtube channel?

No idea, but this is on the channel

https://youtu.be/mQ4ii_ZpblU

[CockneyRebel]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?


Think it's just you pal.

[CockneyRebel]

No idea, but this is on the channel

https://youtu.be/mQ4ii_ZpblU



That link comes up as "video not available".

[Stuart93]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?

No. Not one bit, what a weird post

[Hibrandenburg]

Bet 365 have got them to win at 19/20 and Hibs at 12/5. That's worth a punt or do they know something we don't?

[mvteng]

That link comes up as "video not available".

The link works fine for me. Straight to the Rijeka youtube channel

they streamed the game against Gzira United, so potentially maybe streaming the hibs game. Would save us all the premier sports subscription if it happens

[Moulin Yarns]

That link comes up as "video not available".

I watched it seconds before posting :confused:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4ii_ZpblU

[green day]

:greengrin
You could get angry at the prices given the money we have given for nothing in return,
No need to pump us for £23. £20 would have been plenty.

Just thought I would bump this - Aberdeen are charging their fans £30 / £32 / £34 for their euro match this week.............

[Stuart93]

I watched it seconds before posting :confused:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4ii_ZpblU

Managed to watch it. Looks like a typical Croatian town/city. Was in pula a few years ago and looks similar

[matty_f]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?
:faf: :faf:

[Peevemor]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?It's all down to interpretation I suppose. [emoji848]

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?

Early start on the swally Bob?

[CockneyRebel]

I watched it seconds before posting :confused:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4ii_ZpblU

The link from your first post didn't connect so I typed it into Google and no dice. The link in your post above connected fine - looks well worth a visit. Thanks.

[Hibrandenburg]

Anybody else reading between the lines and seeing this cryptic message as really meaning “come along liquored up and full of Bolivian marching powder with a mob of CCS and cause as much aggro as you like, the local old bill are pretty lax and it’ll be easy to get into the stadium and then initiate some mass 80’s style carnage in the town” or is just me?

That's a call to arms if ever I saw one.

[Juniper Greens]

The link works fine for me. Straight to the Rijeka youtube channel

they streamed the game against Gzira United, so potentially maybe streaming the hibs game. Would save us all the premier sports subscription if it happens




As there are UK rights holders, I think the will come up with a geographical block tomorrow

[Moulin Yarns]

In other news, I see that the BBC are showing the St Johnstone v Galataseray game. Both legs available to anyone who wants it while our game is on a subscription channel.

[Peevemor]

In other news, I see that the BBC are showing the St Johnstone v Galataseray game. Both legs available to anyone who wants it while our game is on a subscription channel.To be fair it is a bigger deal than our tie.

[Moulin Yarns]

To be fair it is a bigger deal than our tie.

It is, which makes it all the more difficult to understand subscription channel not taking up the game.

[LancsHibs]

In other news, I see that the BBC are showing the St Johnstone v Galataseray game. Both legs available to anyone who wants it while our game is on a subscription channel.

To be fair they are playing in a more prestigious competition to us.

Edit. Just seen above response!

[Mikey_1875]

I’d guess most saints fans will be at the game where as a lot more of us will be watching on tele with a bigger fan base so more chance of them getting new subscriptions to watch it.

[JimboHibs]

I’d guess most saints fans will be at the game where as a lot more of us will be watching on tele with a bigger fan base so more chance of them getting new subscriptions to watch it.

My IPTV subscription will do me.

[Souter96Mac]

Anyone know what group Rijeka have been drawn into? They must be confident of winning the tournament at this rate..😁

[Ringothedog]

Anyone know what group Rijeka have been drawn into? They must be confident of winning the tournament at this rate..😁

Delighted to see those arrogant muppets knocked out

[Borderhibbie76]

Yup they got lucky with Daz and his moment of madness as we had them on the ropes at that point. Delighted to see them turfed after all their arrogant nonsense