HMK Rijeka

[Paul1642]

Yes I am getting ahead of myself after only one leg. Does anyone know much about our likely opponents for the next leg and how do you fancy out chances? I don’t know anything about them really however would like to think we can better the team that came 3rd in the Croatian league.

Also are we in the groups if we beat them or is there a further knockout round?

[MWHIBBIES]

Theyre a good side I think. Close game.

[StarMan10]

Not finished outside of the top 3 since 2011/12 including a league title in 2017. They qualified for the group stages of last seasons Europa league finishing last in their group with 4 points (Napoli, Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar). So clearly a consistent club who are also no pushovers at Europa League level.

They played Aberdeen in Europa qualifying in 2019 and beat them 2-0 comfortably in both legs.

Think it will be a very tricky tie, and one we’ll need to be at our best to have a chance of progressing.

[Peevemor]

Yes I am getting ahead of myself after only one leg. Does anyone know much about our likely opponents for the next leg and how do you fancy out chances? I don’t know anything about them really however would like to think we can better the team that came 3rd in the Croatian league.

Also are we in the groups if we beat them or is there a further knockout round?I wouldn't be confident in a Scotland v Croatia international match, so 3rd in our league against 3rd in their's...[emoji848]. It's going to be a tough one.

[Dashing Bob S]

We will not progress further in this tournament. They are a better, more experienced side. Glorious narrow defeat is the best we can hope for here.

[Iain G]

We will not progress further in this tournament. They are a better, more experienced side. Glorious narrow defeat is the best we can hope for here.

I would think the best we could hope for is 6-2 win away and a 7-0 win at home? 🤣

[Souter96Mac]

I would think the best we could hope for is 6-2 win away and a 7-0 win at home? 🤣

Conceding 2 away from home? Sack the board

[Steve88]

How do we think this team compare to asteras tripolis..? Any European Football experts here... :wink:

[Allant1981]

We will not progress further in this tournament. They are a better, more experienced side. Glorious narrow defeat is the best we can hope for here.

Based on what? Results you have seen from them in the last few years or actually having seen them play

[Onion]

IMO any team which has played regularly in Europe invariably know how to deal with the atmosphere and referee. Gamesmanship, keeping the head or riling up the opposition and ability to put pressure on the ref cannot be underestimated. Have too often seen the better side beaten by streetwise opposition in Europe. It's very different to playing domestic matches.

[Sir David Gray]

Yes I am getting ahead of myself after only one leg. Does anyone know much about our likely opponents for the next leg and how do you fancy out chances? I don’t know anything about them really however would like to think we can better the team that came 3rd in the Croatian league.

Also are we in the groups if we beat them or is there a further knockout round?

If we beat Rijeka there's a play off round after that and then it's the group stages.

[Since452]

I'd class them in the same bracket as Dnipro and Maribor. Very tough tie.

[Hibernian Verse]

How do we think this team compare to asteras tripolis..? Any European Football experts here... :wink:

Not an expert by any means but the Greek league is much stronger than the Croatian league. For all the talent they have in their national team, they mostly play abroad and come out the Zagreb academies.

It will be a tough tie, but I'm not writing us off.

[flash]

We will not progress further in this tournament. They are a better, more experienced side. Glorious narrow defeat is the best we can hope for here.

Every post a troll.

[Brightside]

We will pump them.

[Greenbeard]

Not finished outside of the top 3 since 2011/12 including a league title in 2017. They qualified for the group stages of last seasons Europa league finishing last in their group with 4 points (Napoli, Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar). So clearly a consistent club who are also no pushovers at Europa League level.

They played Aberdeen in Europa qualifying in 2019 and beat them 2-0 comfortably in both legs.

Think it will be a very tricky tie, and one we’ll need to be at our best to have a chance of progressing.

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.

[Souter96Mac]

No reason why we can't beat them over 2 legs. If we can keep solid defensively, we've got the attacking players there that can score goals against pretty much anyone.

Unsure how possible it is, or if he'd need to isolate or whatever, but if we can even get Mueller in ahead of that tie, that could be an even bigger boost.

[Fergus52]

I wouldn't be confident in a Scotland v Croatia international match, so 3rd in our league against 3rd in their's...[emoji848]. It's going to be a tough one.

Conversely, Scotland are currently the 9th best league in Europe and Croatia the 14th which is a better indicator of league strength than how good the national team is. However nearly all our coefficient points come from the old firm whereas Rijeka have picked up a lot for their league in recent years.


Not an expert by any means but the Greek league is much stronger than the Croatian league. For all the talent they have in their national team, they mostly play abroad and come out the Zagreb academies.

It will be a tough tie, but I'm not writing us off.

Not so sure about that, think they're about level these days. Zagreb have done about as well, if not better than Olympiacos in Europe in recent years and Rijeka have done better than AEK, PAOK etc. Greek league is currently only ranked 20th in Europe.

Rijeka have made the groups a couple of times in recent years and as another poster said always come in the top 3 and have won a title recently as well. Tripolis are often a mid table side, regularly finishing 8th or 9th.

Think they will be the toughest side we've faced in Europe in a while (take Haaland away from Molde and they were nothing special) and will be a slight step up from Tripolis or Brondy imo.

[GRA]

Just having a look at their European record the last few seasons confirms we are in for a tough game. Regularly make the Europa League group stages & have knocked out some decent teams (Stuttgart, RB Salzburg, Copenhagen) along the way.

[DIXIHIBS]

I wouldn't be confident in a Scotland v Croatia international match, so 3rd in our league against 3rd in their's...[emoji848]. It's going to be a tough one.
I dont think the croatian league is reflective of the national team. Most top players play outwith croatia. Still a very tough game but definitely winnable.

[HendoDelivered]

Shame we won’t even be allowed 10k for this game.

[Brightside]

Shame we won’t even be allowed 10k for this game.

Well we struggled to sell 4k for this game.

[Bristolhibby]

I'd class them in the same bracket as Dnipro and Maribor. Very tough tie.

Neither of which we progressed.

🙁

[HendoDelivered]

Well we struggled to sell 4k for this game.

There was over 4600 there… 3 tickets away from max allocation.

[patlowe]

Not impossible but we will very much be underdogs IMO.

[SlickShoes]

Well we struggled to sell 4k for this game.

I think a lot of people probably didn't even try to get a ticket though, like when I see there is a limited capacity of 4600 or whatever and know we have 10k plus season ticket holders more dedicated than me, I just automatically assumed there was no point in me even trying to go to the game.

[JimBHibees]

Yes I am getting ahead of myself after only one leg. Does anyone know much about our likely opponents for the next leg and how do you fancy out chances? I don’t know anything about them really however would like to think we can better the team that came 3rd in the Croatian league.

Also are we in the groups if we beat them or is there a further knockout round?

why would we think we were better given the general excellent technical quality of Croatian players. Tight game but we will need to be way better than last night especially first half.

[GreenCastle]

Anyone know the dates for this possible game ?

[Hibs1969]

Well we struggled to sell 4k for this game.
Eh? The first batch of tickets sold out in less than 15 minutes and there were only 3 no shows in almost 5000. Don’t see many signs of a struggle there. As an aside it was brilliant, almost surreal to be back after nearly 18 months away.

[Peevemor]

I dont think the croatian league is reflective of the national team. Most top players play outwith croatia. Still a very tough game but definitely winnable.

Hopefully Hibs go into any tie thinking that it's winnable, but it'll definitely be tough.

[JimBHibees]

Anyone know the dates for this possible game ?

Home 5th August away 12th august

[GreenCastle]

Home 5th August away 12th august

Thanks

[calumhibee1]

I’d be surprised if we won it from looking at their record.

They’ll be strong favourites. Not an impossible task but it’ll take a huge effort and a lot of luck I reckon.

[patlowe]

Qualifying for a group stage would be game-changing for us but looking at Rijeka and the round beyond, the quality we would have to get past to get there shows how tough it is to reach the group stage in any of these UEFA competitions. On the other hand, clubs of equivalent stature to us (or lower) seem to qualify pretty regularly so it's clearly not impossible. I guess the first step is putting yourself in the position every year and fingers crossed one day the stars align.

[Lendo]

So if we don’t get through this next round do we drop down to the Europa Conference group stage immediately?

[SHODAN]

So if we don’t get through this next round do we drop down to the Europa Conference group stage immediately?

Hate to break it to you mate but we're already in the Europa Conference League.

[Gmack7]

So if we don’t get through this next round do we drop down to the Europa Conference group stage immediately?

I think we go into the champions league 🥂

[greenpaper55]

They beat Wolfsburg pre season friendly 3-1, a better guide will be when they play Dinamo Zagreb on the 1st of August. They are a good side and comments such as "we will pump them" show a complete disregard of their quality.

[hibee316]

So if we don’t get through this next round do we drop down to the Europa Conference group stage immediately?

Oooft....this is awkward!

[JimBHibees]

Hate to break it to you mate but we're already in the Europa Conference League.

Think I detect sarcasm in his response :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

They beat Wolfsburg pre season friendly 3-1, a better guide will be when they play Dinamo Zagreb on the 1st of August. They are a good side and comments such as "we will pump them" show a complete disregard of their quality.

Got to be said the place Rijeka looks a beautiful place. Would have been a fantastic trip.

https://www.inyourpocket.com/rijeka/basics

The results in this link give you an idea of their quality. They beat Dinamo twice in 2020 but also lost heavily in the league to them. They will be clear favourites looking at their European pedigree.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rijeka+soccer+team+2020&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#sie=t;/m/03mqhw;2;/m/056y24;mt;fp;1;;

[King Cosell]

In 2018 they had 1 player, Filip Bradaric, in Croatia's World Cup squad. They didn't have any players at 2021 Euros.

[Bishop Hibee]

A lot will depend on us still having our key players particularly Martin Boyle.

[Lendo]

Hate to break it to you mate but we're already in the Europa Conference League.

hahaha, ****. I thought last night was the Europa League. I’m clearly on another planet.

[BegbieHSC]

I thought Aberdeen would struggle last night, and they proved us very wrong. Barring a major collapse in Andorra, I wouldn’t write off our chances.

[AliboyFC]

There was over 4600 there… 3 tickets away from max allocation.

Yeh them 3 tickets didn't sell because they had to self iscolate I saw them on twitter.

[AliboyFC]

hahaha, ****. I thought last night was the Europa League. I’m clearly on another planet.

😂 would have been if we won the cup.

[Lendo]

Being a huge pessimist I never gave us much of a chance against Asteras. How wrong I was.

[Sir David Gray]

It's not beyond us but if I was being realistic I don't think we'll go any further.

[neil7908]

It's not beyond us but if I was being realistic I don't think we'll go any further.

This. Whilst I'd of course love to see us progress, whatever the result I just want to see us given a good account of ourselves and come away without any regrets.

[H18 SFR]

They beat Wolfsburg pre season friendly 3-1, a better guide will be when they play Dinamo Zagreb on the 1st of August. They are a good side and comments such as "we will pump them" show a complete disregard of their quality.

Wonder if their fans forum is saying the same about Arsenal and our opening game at Motherwell?

[lord bunberry]

Wonder if their fans forum is saying the same about Arsenal and our opening game at Motherwell?
Course they are, they’re ****ting themselves.

[CentreLine]

Yeh them 3 tickets didn't sell because they had to self iscolate I saw them on twitter.

I like that idea, wish it was a fact🤣
Match was, however, sold out and three people failed to trap. Happens even in derby games, there’s always more tickets sold than attendees

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Just having a look at their European record the last few seasons confirms we are in for a tough game. Regularly make the Europa League group stages & have knocked out some decent teams (Stuttgart, RB Salzburg, Copenhagen) along the way.

Also had wins in the group stages over AC Milan, Austria Vienna, Feyenoord, Standard Liege and AZ Alkmaar. Drew 2-2 with a Sevilla team who went on to win the competition.

A club who have far more European experience than we have in recent years. A tough match indeed.

[.Sean.]

Gutted we won’t have an official allocation and that sitting in the home end sounds very much a no-go after a bit research. Quite easy to get there via London. Looks like some place which would have meant it would have been some trip :boo hoo:

[AlbertK86]

I’d be surprised if we won it from looking at their record.

They’ll be strong favourites. Not an impossible task but it’ll take a huge effort and a lot of luck I reckon.

Yep it’ll be tough but I definitely think we are far better as the underdog and when teams come at us. Our ability to break so quickly is our biggest asset.

Reckon 3-5-2 against them may be the way to go. We look fatr more secure with 3 especially when Daz sits in the middle just behind the other 2


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[PatHead]

I'd class them in the same bracket as Dnipro and Maribor. Very tough tie.

Think our team is better than it was when we played those games. Can only hope.

[H18 SFR]

Think our team is better than it was when we played those games. Can only hope.

I agree and a better manager as well.

[.Sean.]

Think our team is better than it was when we played those games. Can only hope.
This team is better than the side Mowbray had at his disposal when we played Dnipro?(And I know we got pumped.)

[bingo70]

Think our team is better than it was when we played those games. Can only hope.

I don’t know about better but we’re more defensively solid and for European games I suspect that’ll stand us in better stead.

Being an open attacking team would leave gaps that are quite easily exploited by better teams.

I don’t mean that in a negative way about this side, it’s just how I see us now.

There’s no away goals this year either is there?

[Clarence]

Looks like they drew with Real Sociedad and beat AZ Alkmar in 2020 so we will have our work cut out for us.

[Sir David Gray]

I don’t know about better but we’re more defensively solid and for European games I suspect that’ll stand us in better stead.

Being an open attacking team would leave gaps that are quite easily exploited by better teams.

I don’t mean that in a negative way about this side, it’s just how I see us now.

There’s no away goals this year either is there?

Nope.

[CloudSquall]

Not that I want to be a Debbie Downer but they should be knocking us out with ease based on their European record in recent years.

[Jim44]

Looks like they drew with Real Sociedad and beat AZ Alkmar in 2020 so we will have our work cut out for us.


Not that I want to be a Debbie Downer but they should be knocking us out with ease based on their European record in recent years.

Fair enough. But don’t forget that we are untested and an unknown quantity in Europe with our present team. Let’s keep our chin up and give it our best shot. :hibees

[ABZHFC]

Conversely, Scotland are currently the 9th best league in Europe and Croatia the 14th which is a better indicator of league strength than how good the national team is. However nearly all our coefficient points come from the old firm whereas Rijeka have picked up a lot for their league in recent years.



Not so sure about that, think they're about level these days. Zagreb have done about as well, if not better than Olympiacos in Europe in recent years and Rijeka have done better than AEK, PAOK etc. Greek league is currently only ranked 20th in Europe.

Rijeka have made the groups a couple of times in recent years and as another poster said always come in the top 3 and have won a title recently as well. Tripolis are often a mid table side, regularly finishing 8th or 9th.

Think they will be the toughest side we've faced in Europe in a while (take Haaland away from Molde and they were nothing special) and will be a slight step up from Tripolis or Brondy imo.

Agree with all of this, a good summary

[CMurdoch]

IMO any team which has played regularly in Europe invariably know how to deal with the atmosphere and referee. Gamesmanship, keeping the head or riling up the opposition and ability to put pressure on the ref cannot be underestimated. Have too often seen the better side beaten by streetwise opposition in Europe. It's very different to playing domestic matches.

Good post Onion
As well as playing to the best of their ability Hibs players require to have their cool adult heads on at all times so as not to get drawn into needless conflict and gamesmanship.
A big jump in quality from the current round but we could win if we don't get suckered.

[SON OF PADDY]

There was over 4600 there… 3 tickets away from max allocation.

Official attendance at the game was 4697

[southern hibby]

Not sure if we will beat them or not ( hoping we do ). However I’m glad we’re in Europe and getting there at least gives us more experience for our next European game/adventure.


GGTTH

[007]

No reason why we can't beat them over 2 legs. If we can keep solid defensively, we've got the attacking players there that can score goals against pretty much anyone.

Unsure how possible it is, or if he'd need to isolate or whatever, but if we can even get Mueller in ahead of that tie, that could be an even bigger boost.

They've said he won't be here until January after Orlando's season is finished. Don't think we'll see him right away, at least not until after Chris Mueller's Day Off. Mueller....Mueller...Mueller...

[CapitalGreen]

Gutted we won’t have an official allocation and that sitting in the home end sounds very much a no-go after a bit research. Quite easy to get there via London. Looks like some place which would have meant it would have been some trip :boo hoo:

Unless you were unable to get tickets, you’d have no issues attending the game in the home end. The “radges” for all clubs congregate together (typically behind the goals on the continent). Avoid these fans and you’d be absolutely fine.

[roc1]

IMO any team which has played regularly in Europe invariably know how to deal with the atmosphere and referee. Gamesmanship, keeping the head or riling up the opposition and ability to put pressure on the ref cannot be underestimated. Have too often seen the better side beaten by streetwise opposition in Europe. It's very different to playing domestic matches.

100% correct. Seen it in Europe since the sixties🙄

[King Cosell]

Looking at their 2020/21 top 5 goalscorers on Wiki. 1 player (14 goals) off to China, 2 players (10 and 8 goals) to Dinamo Zagreb. That leaves Robert Muric (12 goals) and Josip Drmic, Swiss international on loan from Norwich (7 goals). Don't know if it's a cost-cutting but it looks like they might be weaker than last season.

[Col L]

I agree and a better manager as well.

Interesting that people think we have a better team now than we did then. Player for player I would say we don’t. We had a shocking keeper(s) back then and undoubted flaws in that Mowbray squad, but it was largely the group that went on to win the League cup in 2007.

Even the team that got pumped in the away leg in Dnipro had some serious quality in it….maybe no so much the subs’ bench right enough! Can’t remember why now but Scott Brown was also absent.

Hibernian: Malkowski, Beuzelin (Fletcher 66), Caldwell, Murphy, O'Connor (Morrow 77), Riordan, Sproule, Stewart (Shiels 72), Hogg, Thomson, Whittaker.
Subs Not Used: Simon Brown, Glass, Konte, Rudge.


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[Steve20]

Think our team is better than it was when we played those games. Can only hope.

No way is this team better than Mowbray's. Not even close.


I agree and a better manager as well.

No again. And not even close.

[Greenbeard]

I think we go into the champions league 🥂
:greengrin

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Isn't it amazing the huge jump in class from this round to the next?

My thoughts on Rijeka? They should be technically and tactically ahead of us, sure we can match them for athleticism and passion but remember Croatia at this time of year is generally very hot and they will be much more adapt at playing in furnace conditions.

I would imagine that over the two legs the game could pan out in the same way as the recent Scotland v Croatia Euro match where the Scots were taught a lesson or two and made to look bang average.

Of course I hope I'm wrong, I know on our day we can be very proficient and play some good stuff, maybe I'm doing our club and domestic game a disservice?

If Rijeka have offloaded some players for decent €s it's maybe to help fund the rebuild of their stadium. Are they not the club who's ground is sandwiched between a cliff and the water, with one end overlooking the town? Incredibly picturesque but totally ramshackled. I'm sure there is an amazing redevelopment planned that will not be cheap!

[B.H.F.C]

Looks like they had some decent results in the Europa League last year.

Beat Copenhagen 1-0 in the playoff round which would be a similar standard of opposition to when we played Brondby a few years back (a tie we should have won). Lost their first four group games and looks like they scraped a couple of results in the last couple, against decent opposition though.

Definitely don’t think it’s the worst draw we could have got and definitely think we have a chance of going through.

[Clarence]

Isn't it amazing the huge jump in class from this round to the next?

My thoughts on Rijeka? They should be technically and tactically ahead of us, sure we can match them for athleticism and passion but remember Croatia at this time of year is generally very hot and they will be much more adapt at playing in furnace conditions.

I would imagine that over the two legs the game could pan out in the same way as the recent Scotland v Croatia Euro match where the Scots were taught a lesson or two and made to look bang average.

Of course I hope I'm wrong, I know on our day we can be very proficient and play some good stuff, maybe I'm doing our club and domestic game a disservice?

If Rijeka have offloaded some players for decent €s it's maybe to help fund the rebuild of their stadium. Are they not the club who's ground is sandwiched between a cliff and the water, with one end overlooking the town? Incredibly picturesque but totally ramshackled. I'm sure there is an amazing redevelopment planned that will not be cheap!

First three paragraphs are bang on with my thoughts on this tie. I’m looking forward to the game more than any game for a long time (forget about May) but I’m realistic about our chances.

[Ringothedog]

I would rate this game 50/50, yes they are a good team but they have had 7 players leave who were mostly on loan. Yes they will be a good team but what they did 2, 5 or 10 years ago is irrelevant. It’s the team they have now that i am concerned about, i am sure nobody on here knows how good or bad a team they really are. We will find out soon enough

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

I doubt that they will be overly concerned about playing us but we have a chance.

[O'Rourke3]

We don't have a great record in Central Europe. Videoton is the only victory I can recall. Be good to break that streak.

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[tamig]

Isn't it amazing the huge jump in class from this round to the next?

My thoughts on Rijeka? They should be technically and tactically ahead of us, sure we can match them for athleticism and passion but remember Croatia at this time of year is generally very hot and they will be much more adapt at playing in furnace conditions.

I would imagine that over the two legs the game could pan out in the same way as the recent Scotland v Croatia Euro match where the Scots were taught a lesson or two and made to look bang average.

Of course I hope I'm wrong, I know on our day we can be very proficient and play some good stuff, maybe I'm doing our club and domestic game a disservice?

If Rijeka have offloaded some players for decent €s it's maybe to help fund the rebuild of their stadium. Are they not the club who's ground is sandwiched between a cliff and the water, with one end overlooking the town? Incredibly picturesque but totally ramshackled. I'm sure there is an amazing redevelopment planned that will not be cheap!

They’ve been playing temporarily at another ground for 5 or 6 years now. The old stadium is owned by the city and is being refurbished but not sure how much a contribution - if any - the club will be making to that.

[BILLYHIBS]

Croatia would have been a barry trip beautiful country

Anyone going remember to take their currency

[CMurdoch]

Croatia would have been a barry trip beautiful country

Anyone going remember to take their currency

Edit: Return leg behind closed doors

That really would have been a great trip.
Shame:confused:

[BILLYHIBS]

That really would have been a great trip.
Shame:confused:
Sorry was talking pish

Should be a good trip �� ������������

[badabing67]

I take it, if both us and Rijeka get through to the next round. They will be the seeded side and the second leg of the tie will be a home game for them. Is that right or wrong

[TheHibernator]

Playing now in the league against Istra1961.
Stream on hesgoal

[hibbysam]

I take it, if both us and Rijeka get through to the next round. They will be the seeded side and the second leg of the tie will be a home game for them. Is that right or wrong

They’re at home second purely because of the way the draw came out rather than due to them being seeded.

[H18 SFR]

Playing now in the league against Istra1961.
Stream on hesgoal

How do they look?

[TheHibernator]

How do they look?

Good technically as expected, move the ball quickly and, they like ball over the top of the defence and are accurate with them as well. Should be at least 2 or 3 up, 4 good chances, 1 an absolute sitter. Half time 0-0. Not familiar with the opposition but they finished 9th in Croatian league so riejka looking to win comfortably anyway.

Will definitely be a tough game should we play them would need to stay switched on, think we could struggle in the away leg.

[Lendo]

How do they look?

Live on Bet365 too. Half time just now, 0-0. Not watched it but the stats say Rijeka are on top in terms of possession and corners.

[cabbageandribs1875]

that was never offside



VAR was wrong

[TheHibernator]

that was never offside



VAR was wrong

Yeah hard done by there, great ball as well

[cabbageandribs1875]

finally 1-0 after 79 mins

[badabing67]

They’re at home second purely because of the way the draw came out rather than due to them being seeded.

Thanks for info

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-0


and missed a penalty



FT shoulda coulda been a few more

[TheHibernator]

2 great headers by Drmic, will need to mark him tightly from balls in from out wide.

[EI255]

Would have been a corking trip in Croatia

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[BegbieHSC]

Good technically as expected, move the ball quickly and, they like ball over the top of the defence and are accurate with them as well. Should be at least 2 or 3 up, 4 good chances, 1 an absolute sitter. Half time 0-0. Not familiar with the opposition but they finished 9th in Croatian league so riejka looking to win comfortably anyway.

Will definitely be a tough game should we play them would need to stay switched on, think we could struggle in the away leg.

I like our defence, but balls over the top are often our undoing, and certainly an aspect that Hanlon and Porteous have struggled on. I’d like to think we’ve got a chance, but that’s an area I’d be looking at working on, providing we don’t suffer an unthinkable arse-collapse in Andorra.

[CMurdoch]

2 great headers by Drmic, will need to mark him tightly from balls in from out wide.

Well impressed that you guys watched the Rijeka game today.
When I looked at their players backstories last week Drmic was the guy that stood out.
28 year old Swiss International striker with 10 goals in 35 caps, on loan from Norwich, played in the German Bundesliga for 7 seasons.
The 2 great headers today confirms him as the man to stop.

[Greenbeard]

Well impressed that you guys watched the Rijeka game today.
When I looked at their players backstories last week Drmic was the guy that stood out.
28 year old Swiss International striker with 35 caps, on loan from Norwich, played in Germany for a few years.
The 2 great headers today confirms him as the man to stop.
Daz to start then?

[CMurdoch]

Daz to start then?

Been having a look at Drmic on YouTube
Looks like he was a star of the Bundesliga who lost his way a bit
He gets onto balls over the top and puts them in with great finishes. Good on one on ones.
First season in the Bundesliga he scored 17 goals in 33 games for relegated Nuremberg and as a result moved on to Bayer Leverkusen. Had another 6 seasons in the Bundesliga before going to Norwich and then to Rijeka on loan.
Hopefully he doesn't catch fire against Hibs. If he's good Ron should call Norwich and get him to Easter Road on loan.

[TheHibernator]

https://youtu.be/Tucs9F7MkMw

The highlights for anyone who’s interested.

[Vault Boy]

https://youtu.be/Tucs9F7MkMw

The highlights for anyone who’s interested.

Plenty of good buildup play and two well taken goals - but my word, some of those misses! It's not all that often that a missed penalty isn't necessarily the best opportunity not taken. :greengrin

[TheHibernator]

Plenty of good buildup play and two well taken goals - but my word, some of those misses! It's not all that often that a missed penalty isn't necessarily the best opportunity not taken. :greengrin

Can only hope they’re the same against us😂

[CMurdoch]

https://youtu.be/Tucs9F7MkMw

The highlights for anyone who’s interested.

Two good goals by the main man.
The 2nd was quite typical of him. Broke his neck to get in the box and put it away decisively.
Fortunately the other forwardswere wasteful. Long may that continue.

[badabing67]

Live on Bet365 too. Half time just now, 0-0. Not watched it but the stats say Rijeka are on top in terms of possession and corners.

Do you have to subscribe with bet365 to watch live games and if you do is there a cost

[AllyT]

Do you have to subscribe with bet365 to watch live games and if you do is there a cost

Just need to have money in your account

[Souter96Mac]

Defending looked pretty poor from both sides from the highlights at least. Rijeka look dangerous on the break, but I'd like to think we are too with the pace we have upfront.

[Spudster]

They played Aberdeen in Europa qualifying in 2019 and beat them 2-0 comfortably in both legs.

Think it will be a very tricky tie, and one we’ll need to be at our best to have a chance of progressing.

They also played each other 2015. 2-2 at Pittodrie and oddly 3-0 Aberdeen in Croatia. It's a tough tie (potentially!) but not impossible.

[HFC93]

It will be a tough tie and I would make them favourites, but some people on here and social media are making them out to be Real Madrid. I think we have a good chance against them.

[CMurdoch]

It will be a tough tie and I would make them favourites, but some people on here and social media are making them out to be Real Madrid. I think we have a good chance against them.

No schoolboy errors over 180 minutes and we have every chance but there is no denying the class of their striker Drmic.

[oneone73]

No schoolboy errors over 180 minutes and we have every chance but there is no denying the class of their striker Drmic.

There is no denying the class of Nisbet and Boyle either.

[Since452]

Would have been a corking trip in Croatia

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Yeah beautiful country

[CMurdoch]

There is no denying the class of Nisbet and Boyle either.

I must have missed their seasons in the Bundesliga and the EPL

[hibbysam]

I must have missed their seasons in the Bundesliga and the EPL

Failed miserably in the premier league and got relegated with one of the worst sides to ever Grace the league. He’s half decent but not the world beater folk are making him out to be.

[Hibernian Verse]

Failed miserably in the premier league and got relegated with one of the worst sides to ever Grace the league. He’s half decent but not the world beater folk are making him out to be.

Agreed. He's being talked up in the same way Haaland was against Molde.

Luckily he's nowhere near that level and that's why he's back playing in Croatia not the EPL/Champ.

[lucky]

I can’t believe anyone is getting worked up about playing a side no one had heard of from Croatia. Their national team is excellent but their league is not the strongest. If they were such a great team why are they in the qualifiers for the Europa Conference?

[Dashing Bob S]

Every post a troll.

I’m basing on our record against half decent but not top notch European sides over the last few years. Other than Brondy, we’ve invariably been second best.

[HFC93]

I must have missed their seasons in the Bundesliga and the EPL

You spin it the other way and say Drmic couldn't cut it at Norwich and he isn't playing anywhere near Bundesliga football these days. While Nisbet is four years younger, recently played at the Euros, his career is on an upwards trajectory and he is attracting interest from bigger clubs than Norwich or Rijeka.

[Lendo]

Failed miserably in the premier league and got relegated with one of the worst sides to ever Grace the league. He’s half decent but not the world beater folk are making him out to be.

I’m definitely putting him down for a hat trick now :wink:

[Green Man]

I can’t believe anyone is getting worked up about playing a side no one had heard of from Croatia. Their national team is excellent but their league is not the strongest. If they were such a great team why are they in the qualifiers for the Europa Conference?

Other teams going in this round include Feyenoord, Anderlecht and Basel. There is some quality in this competition.

[patlowe]

I can’t believe anyone is getting worked up about playing a side no one had heard of from Croatia. Their national team is excellent but their league is not the strongest. If they were such a great team why are they in the qualifiers for the Europa Conference?

Not sure if this is tongue in cheek, but can't see anyone getting too worked up, just some pointing out that Rijeka would be clear favourites against us based on comparative participation and results in Europe in recent years. We'd have a chance but would need an awful lot to fall our way to progress IMO.

[Rijeka fan]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

[calumhibee1]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

Welcome :aok:

[Peevemor]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

Excellent & welcome! :aok:

What's your manager's favourite cheese?

[flash]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

Your English is slightly better than my Croatian!
How do you rate the tie? 50/50 for example.

[Rijeka fan]

Excellent & welcome! :aok:

What's your manager's favourite cheese?

Wouldn't know.

[bingo70]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

Cheers for posting.

What’s your thoughts on the draw? Are you very confident? Is Rijeka a good team just now or have you lost players from last season?

[nonshinyfinish]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

Welcome to the forum. A few questions:

Who are the star players in your team?

How do Rijeka fans view playing against Hibs? Is it seen as an easy draw?

You've faced Aberdeen in Europe twice in recent years, with mixed results. Was being knocked out by Aberdeen seen as a shock?

[Peevemor]

Wouldn't know.

Thanks anyway.

[Rijeka fan]

Thanks for welcoming me.

Ok, after the draw we were not very happy with Hibs, not because we do not believe that we can't beat You, but we do not like to play against Your type of football which is more physical then we usually play. So, as per our opinion better choice would be Aarhus, Puskas and even Luzern. Nevermind, we are here now so we can not change it.

Rijeka has experience with two recent clashes with Aberdeen so we are confident that we can go through.

Rijeka as a club - ok, first short info. It is not HMK Rijeka as in thread but HNK Rijeka which means Croatian football club (Hrvatski Nogometni Klub).

Rijeka is only Croatian club in private hands, we have an owner with 70% stocks. But, since situation in Croatia with financing is very different comparing to Scotland or England (no big sponsors, no money from TV rights etc), majority of Croatian clubs are forced to survive by selling players. It means that we do not spent much money for incoming transfers and wages, policy is buy cheap, sell expensive.

Last season was very hard from financial aspect and despite finishing as third in Croatian championship and playing group stage of EL, neither management neither fans were satisfied with the season. So, some changes are applied, we have a new sport manager and new coach (actually came late last season, but now applying some new ideas in style of play). Team has been changed, style of play is changed. To be honest, we are not sure about strength of current squad comparing with last year squad but for now we like what we see.

Bottom line is that we can not be 100% sure that we will beat You, but we surely do not see You as favourites.

[Rijeka fan]

Welcome to the forum. A few questions:

Who are the star players in your team?

How do Rijeka fans view playing against Hibs? Is it seen as an easy draw?

You've faced Aberdeen in Europe twice in recent years, with mixed results. Was being knocked out by Aberdeen seen as a shock?

Star player is definitely Drmic. Technically best players midfielder Pavicic and winger Muric.

I already answered second one. We are not afraid, but we would prefer some softer team.

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?

[Rijeka fan]

Your English is slightly better than my Croatian!
How do you rate the tie? 50/50 for example.

I would say You are underdogs, but only based on results in Europe in recent years.

We really do not know anything about Hibs current squad, we only heard about Nisbet who played for Scotland on Euro.

[flash]

I would say You are underdogs, but only based on results in Europe in recent years.

We really do not know anything about Hibs current squad, we only heard about Nisbet who played for Scotland on Euro.

Thanks mate. Look forward to it.

[bingo70]

Star player is definitely Drmic. Technically best players midfielder Pavicic and winger Muric.

I already answered second one. We are not afraid, but we would prefer some softer team.

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?

I think the Hibs/Aberdeen comparison is an interesting one and you might find some people disagreeing.

The Aberdeen team you faced found a way of being quite effective. They knew how to win games ugly and were effective from things like set pieces and scoring scrappy goals. First and foremost they were difficult to beat. I think Hibs last season were trying to be a wee bit like that. Defensively very sound, hard to play against and there were a number of complaints from some fans (not all) that we were boring to watch. Where we are better than Aberdeen though is that we have some good attacking players who can cause problems on the counter attack. I think we were third top scorers in the league behind Rangers and Celtic but it didn’t feel to me anyway we played attacking football.

In comparison Aberdeen went 10 games without scoring last season.

Just my opinion, others may disagree 😂

[JeMeSouviens]

Star player is definitely Drmic. Technically best players midfielder Pavicic and winger Muric.

I already answered second one. We are not afraid, but we would prefer some softer team.

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?

We are not as typically "British" in style as Aberdeen. Less robust, not as strong defensively but a bit more creative and skilful.

Although I still expect you to be technically a good bit better than us.

[Brightside]

We are not as typically "British" in style as Aberdeen. Less robust, not as strong defensively but a bit more creative and skilful.

Although I still expect you to be technically a good bit better than us.

Not as strong defensively? Thats not the case on recent form.

[Rijeka fan]

We are not as typically "British" in style as Aberdeen. Less robust, not as strong defensively but a bit more creative and skilful.

Although I still expect you to be technically a good bit better than us.

Yes, we also expect this.

Comparing with last season we are definitely playing faster and more direct. We brought faster attacking players in the squad by coach wishes.

Last year we mostly played 3-5-2, now we prefer something like 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. However, last game at home we played 3-5-2 because we missed some players, we can still play this system if needed.

[Rijeka fan]

Some bad memories:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2y9otl

[Greenbeard]

I would say You are underdogs, but only based on results in Europe in recent years.

We really do not know anything about Hibs current squad, we only heard about Nisbet who played for Scotland on Euro.
Zdravo Rijeka fan. We are *****. We only finished third in the league because all the other teams were even more *****. We could also quite easily lose 4-0 on Thursday to the third best team in Andorra and be knocked out. But if we manage to get through to play Rijeka, you will win very easily. It will be like playing a pub team who have drunk too many beers and eaten too many pies. Nothing to worry about.

[Rijeka fan]

And some good ones:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7fi88x (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2y9otl)

[Rijeka fan]

If You noticed, two clashes with Aberdeen are not on the same stadium.

We are now playing on new stadium, Rujevica, capacity is 8.000 people and this is type of stadium with people very near the pitch. At the moment, we do not have restrictions with number of people allowed on stadium so You can expect very hot atmosphere.

[Rijeka fan]

Zdravo Rijeka fan. We are *****. We only finished third in the league because all the other teams were even more *****. We could also quite easily lose 4-0 on Thursday to the third best team in Andorra and be knocked out. But if we manage to get through to play Rijeka, you will win very easily. It will be like playing a pub team who have drunk too many beers and eaten too many pies. Nothing to worry about.

Thanks mate. :thumbsup:

[Since90+2]

Yes, we also expect this.

Comparing with last season we are definitely playing faster and more direct. We brought faster attacking players in the squad by coach wishes.

Last year we mostly played 3-5-2, now we prefer something like 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. However, last game at home we played 3-5-2 because we missed some players, we can still play this system if needed.

Aberdeen were , for a Scottish team anyway, exceptionally well organised, good defensively, physically strong and knew how to win a game (time wasting or "game management" as their manager used to say). I'd agree with the above poster that they were better than us (as in when you played them, not now) defensively and especially as an overall unit.

Hibs - We have some very good attacking players. Kevin Nisbet is probably the best Scottish born striker at the moment (the other two strikers in the Euro squad were born in England and Australia). Martin Boyle is probably our best player and is one of the best forward players in the Scottish League. We have some good, but by no means outstanding, midfielders and defenders.

I actually think you'll find our style of play easier to play against than the Aberdeen team of a few years ago as we are more of a technical team (though I suspect you'll be better than us).

I'd make Rijeka favourites for the tie, probably about 70/30 75/25 in your favour.

[Highwayman]

Call me suspicious,but this poster with the handle Rijeka fan might actually be the Rijeka coach who’s found a quick way for .net members to do his research for him.Hmmm.

[Since90+2]

Call me suspicious,but this poster with the handle Rijeka fan might actually be the Rijeka coach who’s found a quick way for .net members to do his research for him.Hmmm.

Hopefully Jack Ross is currently posting on Rijeka.net in that case with the aid of Google Translate.

[Rijeka fan]

:wink:

There is no rijeka.net.

You have two active forums of Rijeka supporters. I do not know whether this is helpful because both are in Croatian.

http://www.forza-fiume.com/forum/
http://www.hocuri.com/

If Mr. Ross wants to apply, I am a moderator on second one so tell him to contact me.:greengrin

[Since452]

Can we start a Rijeka fan out poll? He hasn't made a big post yet

[Peevemor]

Call me suspicious,but this poster with the handle Rijeka fan might actually be the Rijeka coach who’s found a quick way for .net members to do his research for him.Hmmm.

I tested him with the cheese question. If it was him he'd have known the answer. :agree:

[Highwayman]

I tested him with the cheese question. If it was him he'd have known the answer. :agree:
A cunning plan,but maybe he didn’t fall for it.You have to maybe be more cunning to outsmart these Croatians.Remember they’re not Jambos you’re dealing with.

[SHODAN]

Good day to everyone here.

I am a Croat and Rijeka supporter.

I have noticed that You do not know much about Croatian football league and Rijeka as a club. So, I am registered here not to provoke but to discuss since there is a good possibility that we will play against each other next week and week after.

After these matches, I will be gone from this forum.

So, we can start a discussion if You are willing to do so.

You can stay as long as you want, provided you don't start gloating like the Maribor fan did when they beat us.

[The Baldmans Comb]

Yes, we also expect this.

Comparing with last season we are definitely playing faster and more direct. We brought faster attacking players in the squad by coach wishes.

Last year we mostly played 3-5-2, now we prefer something like 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. However, last game at home we played 3-5-2 because we missed some players, we can still play this system if needed.


Fast players will give us problems especially through the centre of midfield and into the heart of our defense where pace is in short supply.

However we do have a manager who prepares very well for games and tends to set up the team so that they maintain shape and we can then use our attacking strength to score the necessary goals except when we play a Scottish team called St Johnstone when everything always goes wrong.

Unlike others I rate Hibs very slightly for this tie over the two legs due to our ability to create and score though as always with Hibs in early European ties wonder if this game is just to early as its 10 weeks since Hibs played a game of this expected intensity.

[worcesterhibby]

I tested him with the cheese question. If it was him he'd have known the answer. :agree:

Double bluff ? (as opposed to Double Gloucester)

[Rijeka fan]

I understand that You still have some restrictions for going to football matches? I red somewhere that Scotland will completely cancel all Covid restrictions on August 9th.

Our championship started 10 days ago and we are back in stands with no number restrictions. Only restriction is that one must have valid Covid certificate with QR code on it. Last game we attended was against Real Sociedad in EL group stage in October 2020.

[HibbyDave]

Hi Rijeka fan, welcome to Hibs.net!



Now to the important bit……….. can you get tickets for the tie in Croatia ?
Eufa have said “no away fans” but I guess if a local was willing to take a guest or two into the stadium that may be ok😎

[Sir David Gray]

I understand that You still have some restrictions for going to football matches? I red somewhere that Scotland will completely cancel all Covid restrictions on August 9th.

Our championship started 10 days ago and we are back in stands with no number restrictions. Only restriction is that one must have valid Covid certificate with QR code on it. Last game we attended was against Real Sociedad in EL group stage in October 2020.

Yes we were allowed 4,700 fans for our European match last week which was around 25% of our stadium's capacity.

All restrictions on social distancing are due to be lifted from 9th August.

[Frazerbob]

We are not as typically "British" in style as Aberdeen. Less robust, not as strong defensively but a bit more creative and skilful.

Although I still expect you to be technically a good bit better than us.

The goals against column from last season would suggest we are stronger defensively, just saying.

[Rijeka fan]

Hi Rijeka fan, welcome to Hibs.net!

Now to the important bit……….. can you get tickets for the tie in Croatia ?
Eufa have said “no away fans” but I guess if a local was willing to take a guest or two into the stadium that may be ok😎

I believe not because You need to present ID when buying a ticket. And then presenting an ID and ticket when entering premises.

Also, August 12th is still far away regarding this Covid **** rules. At present, we have about 1 million tourists here. Also, we are currently on Scotland's green list. But it can change rapidly.

Here are the rules for Covid for passengers entering Croatia:

https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-for-crossing-the-state-border/736

You are on this list with special requirements so You need negative test entering Croatia.

Tickets are usually on web sale here:

https://ulaznice.hr/web/?lang=en

Tickets are personalized so You need to make an account first, buying as a guest is not allowed. Also a hint: stands are named according to sides of the world (S - north, Z - west, I - east, southern stand is for away supporters but it is closed due to UEFA regulations). S is home ultras stand so let us say it is not advisable.:greengrin Anyhow, Z stand is Your choice.

For entering the stadium You need to have Covid certificate (digital on Your phone or printed) with valid QR code on it. This Covid certificate is EU unified, I do not know whether You have one. However, You can make it here locally with a negative test day before a game.

I saw that You are wondering how to reach Rijeka. Cheap flights exists to Venice and Trieste in Italy and Ljubljana in Slovenia. From there, You have max 2 hours with the car (maybe more due to touristic season and many people on border crossing). Croatia is within EU but not in Schengen so You need to show Your ID on border crossings.

[Rijeka fan]

Yes we were allowed 4,700 fans for our European match last week which was around 25% of our stadium's capacity.

All restrictions on social distancing are due to be lifted from 9th August.

So i presume that tickets are not on sale anyhow, just season tickets owners allowed in stadium?

Asking for a friend.:wink:

[1van Sprou7e]

Are uefa allowing away fans for this next round?

[Oscar T Grouch]

Are uefa allowing away fans for this next round?

They stated on their web site no away fans for the qualifiers. Assume they’ll do another release for when the group stages start.

[Alex Trager]

Are uefa allowing away fans for this next round?

Not allowed until the groups mate

[Iain G]

Hi Rijeka fan, welcome to Hibs.net!



Now to the important bit……….. can you get tickets for the tie in Croatia ?
Eufa have said “no away fans” but I guess if a local was willing to take a guest or two into the stadium that may be ok😎

Have noticed this quite a lot on here that UEFA often ends up as EUFA :confused:

[Peevemor]

Have noticed this quite a lot on here that UEFA often ends up as EUFA :confused:

Probably a language thing - In French it would be UAEF (Union des Associations Européennes de Football).

[Sir David Gray]

So i presume that tickets are not on sale anyhow, just season tickets owners allowed in stadium?

Asking for a friend.:wink:

I think tickets for next week's match will go on sale early next week (provided there's no collapse tomorrow!) it will be season ticket holders only initially but there may end up being a general sale if there's tickets left after a couple of days.

[nonshinyfinish]

Have noticed this quite a lot on here that UEFA often ends up as EUFA :confused:

I assume people think it's somehow affiliated with the EU.

[O'Rourke3]

Have noticed this quite a lot on here that UEFA often ends up as EUFA :confused:Cultural appropriation and inconsistency [emoji16]. We Brits demand its real name is.... Think Eiffel Tower versus Arc de Triumph. The former is Anglicised and the latter is not. We translated the easy one and left the one we couldn't be archied. Branderburg Gate (Tor) but still call the Parliament Reichstag





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[jgl07]

I assume people think it's somehow affiliated with the EU.

Obviously as it is based in Switzerland.

[HibbyDave]

It was just a typo😂

[Sir David Gray]

Any ideas what they mean with their reference to aliens? :confused:

https://twitter.com/NKRijeka/status/1420834214002495490?s=19

[Stoker]

Hi all,

i'm another Rijeka fan, and would be happy to add a humble contribution to the thread if i'm allowed by circumstances and by my obligations.



May the better team win.


FF

[mim]

Hi all,

i'm another Rijeka fan, and would be happy to add a humble contribution to the thread if i'm allowed by circumstances and by my obligations.



May the better team win.


FF

Welcome, Stoker :thumbsup:

[CMurdoch]

Hi all,

i'm another Rijeka fan, and would be happy to add a humble contribution to the thread if i'm allowed by circumstances and by my obligations.



May the better team win.


FF

Follow Follow?

[Stoker]

Any ideas what they mean with their reference to aliens? :confused:

https://twitter.com/NKRijeka/status/1420834214002495490?s=19


Two years ago Hajduk Split were eliminated by Gzira (0:2 - 1:3), and headlines in local newspapers in Split a day or two before rematch were screaming something like

" more likely you'll see Martians , than Hajduk gets defeated by Gzira ".

So, Gzira boys were refering to that particular game in the eve of rematch with Rijeka.

But, unlike Hajduk 2 ys ago, we left them no room for surprise.



As you can see from their preformance last night, a strong Martian minority exists in Dalmatia...:agree:

[Stoker]

Follow Follow?

Forza Fiume

[Hibs90]

I see their assistant coach has now signed up to get some info. :greengrin:

We will beat you.

[Brightside]

I like the look of the lad Prince.

[Sir David Gray]

Two years ago Hajduk Split were eliminated by Gzira (0:2 - 1:3), and headlines in local newspapers in Split a day or two before rematch were screaming something like

" more likely you'll see Martians , than Hajduk gets defeated by Gzira ".

So, Gzira boys were refering to that particular game in the eve of rematch with Rijeka.

But, unlike Hajduk 2 ys ago, we left them no room for surprise.



As you can see from their preformance last night, a strong Martian minority exists in Dalmatia...:agree:

Ahh ok thanks for the explanation.

[EdinMike]

Forza Fiume

Ok, he passed my humour test at least 😂

[FilipinoHibs]

Two years ago Hajduk Split were eliminated by Gzira (0:2 - 1:3), and headlines in local newspapers in Split a day or two before rematch were screaming something like

" more likely you'll see Martians , than Hajduk gets defeated by Gzira ".

So, Gzira boys were refering to that particular game in the eve of rematch with Rijeka.

But, unlike Hajduk 2 ys ago, we left them no room for surprise.



As you can see from their preformance last night, a strong Martian minority exists in Dalmatia...:agree:

I have two Croatian scent hounds but they are big Hibees.

[Rijeka fan]

Whole yesterday's game against Gzira can still be seen on offical club web:

https://nk-rijeka.hr/rijeka-tv/

What to say, more-less routine win although Gzira United are not complete badgers.

We played again with 3 central defenders, and we had a chance to see first time Abass, attacker on loan from Mainz.

Best player was again midfielder Pavicic.

[KWJ]

Thanks for posting info and updates Rijeka fan.

I see it's around 30c in Rijeka at the moment. I take it that's about normal for this time of year there, definitely a big advantage for you. Hoping for a midnight kick off.... See it's 7pm, so I guess that's 8pm Rijeka. Hopefully cooled down a bit.

[w pilton hibby]

Whole yesterday's game against Gzira can still be seen on offical club web:

https://nk-rijeka.hr/rijeka-tv/

What to say, more-less routine win although Gzira United are not complete badgers.

We played again with 3 central defenders, and we had a chance to see first time Abass, attacker on loan from Mainz.

Best player was again midfielder Pavicic.

Made me laugh 😂

[Rijeka fan]

More updates.:greengrin

Next league game is on Sunday, 21:00 h our time, against Dinamo Zagreb away. First big test of our new team.

In the meantime, we have two incoming transfers:
https://www.transfermarkt.com/lindon-selahi/profil/spieler/340172
https://www.transfermarkt.com/mikhail-merkulov/profil/spieler/231387

According to rumours, there will be more incoming and possible outcoming transfers next week. Transfer window here is open untill August 31st.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Thanks for posting info and updates Rijeka fan.

I see it's around 30c in Rijeka at the moment. I take it that's about normal for this time of year there, definitely a big advantage for you. Hoping for a midnight kick off.... See it's 7pm, so I guess that's 8pm Rijeka. Hopefully cooled down a bit.


Is that a confirmed KO time?

[Billy Whizz]

Is that a confirmed KO time?

It was the same time they kicked off last night I think

[Nakedmanoncrack]

It was the same time they kicked off last night I think

Could work with the flights I've got in mind.

[bingo70]

More updates.:greengrin

Next league game is on Sunday, 21:00 h our time, against Dinamo Zagreb away. First big test of our new team.

In the meantime, we have two incoming transfers:
https://www.transfermarkt.com/lindon-selahi/profil/spieler/340172
https://www.transfermarkt.com/mikhail-merkulov/profil/spieler/231387

According to rumours, there will be more incoming and possible outcoming transfers next week. Transfer window here is open untill August 31st.

While we have you and we are still on speaking terms 😂……

Do you know anything about this guy?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/new-strategic-partnership-to-assist-player-recruitment-processes

Ivan Kepcija to save you opening the link. Hibs working with him to recruit new players. Seems to have a good CV.

[Rijeka fan]

Ivan Kepčija was a sport director of Hajduk Split, our biggest rival, some two years ago.

He did not keep a job for long, but it does not mean that he is a failure, in Split they are changing staff every 6 months or so.

However, in Hajduk people are not satisfied with his incoming transfers. They are trying to get rit of his players at the moment.

I also know that before Split he worked for Legia Warszawa.

Nothing more.

[bingo70]

Ivan Kepčija was a sport director of Hajduk Split, our biggest rival, some two years ago.

He did not keep a job for long, but it does not mean that he is a failure, in Split they are changing staff every 6 months or so.

However, in Hajduk people are not satisfied with his incoming transfers. They are trying to get rit of his players at the moment.

I also know that before Split he worked for Legia Warszawa.

Nothing more.

Cheers, appreciate the response.

[Hibernian Verse]

Cheers, appreciate the response.

Sounds just dandy :greengrin

[bingo70]

Sounds just dandy :greengrin

We’ve appointed Craig Levein, but Croatian.

Brilliant. 😂

[Rijeka fan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42wG2IP6WCU&t=1s

Highlights from yesterday game.

[Rijeka fan]

And just signed:

https://www.transfermarkt.com/mato-stanic/profil/spieler/330147

[Stoker]

And just signed:

https://www.transfermarkt.com/mato-stanic/profil/spieler/330147


Untill i see him on the pitch....i don't take it as a deal done.

[King Cosell]

Breidablik/Aberdeen game on Premier Sports. Wonder if they'll be showing the 2nd leg of our tie.

[Stoker]

Ok, he passed my humour test at least 😂


Life is too short, burki.

[SteveHFC]

4700 for the first leg next week.

[Since90+2]

4700 for the first leg next week.

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%

[Moulin Yarns]

4700 for the first leg next week.

Minimum 4,700


We can confirm a minimum capacity of 4,700 for our #UECL game against HNK Rijeka at Easter Road on Thursday 5 August with all tickets allocated via an opt-in ballot 🎟️

Full details, prices and apply 👇



https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ticket-ballot-for-hnk-rijeka


Applications in for more than 4,700. Monday will know for sure.

[Stuart93]

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%

Unreal.

[SteveHFC]

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%

Hibs hope to get more in.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/ticket-ballot-for-hnk-rijeka

[B.H.F.C]

Pretty sure we’ll get more.

Notice you can apply individually or as part of a group. So if your part of a group is it a case of everyone or nobody getting a ticket?

[bingo70]

Anyone want to continue to fight that corner that these restrictions make any sense?

4,700 for Thursday, 4 days before there’s meant to be no restrictions on capacity.

Absolute disgrace from Edinburgh council

It’s a minimum of 4,700

I logged onto my computer ready to go really radge and throw a proper wobbly but they’re just starting to sell the minimum they know they’ll be allowed to sell.

When Edinburgh council let us know our final total allowed, probably around Thursday lunch time, more will likely go on sale.

[CMurdoch]

Anyone want to continue to fight that corner that these restrictions make any sense?

4,700 for Thursday, 4 days before there’s meant to be no restrictions on capacity.

Absolute disgrace from Edinburgh council

Read before you start shooting. We are doing what we did for the last round except we are initially selling 4700 instead of 2000

"We are hopeful of getting an exemption for a larger capacity early next week and will inform fans on whether our application has been successful on Monday evening. We thank the City of Edinburgh Council for their support thus far.
Until we discover our 'final' capacity, we will proceed to allocate the 4,700 seats that we know are already approved for the visit of HNK Rijeka"

[Stuart93]

Read before you start shooting. We are doing what we did for the last round except we are selling 4700 instead of 2000

We are hopeful of getting an exemption for a larger capacity early next week and will inform fans on whether our application has been successful on Monday evening. We thank the City of Edinburgh Council for their support thus far.
Until we discover our 'final' capacity, we will proceed to allocate the 4,700 seats that we know are already approved for the visit of HNK Rijeka.


I’ll keep my pitch fork on the burner then, for now

[Stuart93]

Deleted my post, need to learn to read 1st.

However I’ve already entered the ballot that’s not supposed to open until 4

[CMurdoch]

I’ll keep my pitch fork on the burner then, for now

: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.

[Stuart93]

: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.

Aye thought they might’ve kept it the same as the previous round to be honest but is what it is. As long as it’s worth the extra £3

[CMurdoch]

Deleted my post, need to learn to read 1st.

However I’ve already entered the ballot that’s not supposed to open until 4

Thanks :aok:, I tried but couldn't get in. Told me I was ineligable.
Thought it was because it wasn't open till 4pm.
Will try again.

[Stuart93]

Thanks :aok:, I tried but couldn't get in. Told me I was ineligable.
Thought it was because it wasn't open till 4pm.
Will try again.

Aye if you login first then hit the link again it should work 👍🏼

[CMurdoch]

Aye if you login first then hit the link again it should work 👍🏼

Will do.
Saw folk having the same issue last week.

[Moulin Yarns]

Aye if you login first then hit the link again it should work 👍🏼

Did you not read the bit at the bottom about anyone entered into the ballot before 4pm would be ineligible?









😉

[Brightside]

No one every reads the docs first eh. :greengrin:greengrin

[Stuart93]

Did you not read the bit at the bottom about anyone entered into the ballot before 4pm would be ineligible?









😉

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

[oneone73]

PPV up to £12.99, I see 😲

[Since90+2]

PPV up to £12.99, I see 😲

It's a shame we are still under these restrictions as normally you'd have about 14,000-15,000 there and the revenue that brings.

[hibeedonald]

4700 is an absolute farce

[Hibi]

4700 is an absolute farce

Have hearts not just been granted more for a teenier tynier ground?

[Sir David Gray]

PPV up to £12.99, I see 😲

Yeah I think that's a bit pricey, that's all fine if things are going well on the park, not so much if they don't.

I'd have thought there might have been a discount for season ticket holders as well but it is what it is I suppose.

[CMurdoch]

4700 is an absolute farce

ffs

[Green Man]

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.

[hibby6270]

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!!

[bingo70]

4700 is an absolute farce

That’s not the allocation.

That’s the minimum amount we will definitely be allowed.

[007]

: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.

It'll be up to £100 by the time we get through to the post-group knockout stage.

[JohnM1875]

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.

[bingo70]

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.

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.

[hibby6270]

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.

It does say that the appropriate priced ticket should be pulled through based on your ST purchase category. In a roundabout sort of way, that maybe answers my query about when balloted tickets will actually be on sale - i.e. - after ballot closes on Monday.

It’s not clearly communicated!!

[007]

There's going to be a queueing frenzy to enter the ballot isn't there? 😂

[Stuart93]

4700 is an absolute farce

Godsake, do you not read!?

[Mikey_1875]

Don’t know if I am reading it correctly but does this mean that if you are unsuccessful in the first ballot (say 6000 apply) then the remaining 1300 would be lumped into the general sale ballot if we get extra tickets or would the remaining ST applications still get priority?

[Hibernian Verse]

Every question asked so far (apart from "do you not read?") is answered in the document.

You will be charged the correct price if successful. It is in black and white.

[Brightside]

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.

Have you read the article. That will change to a kids price if you get through.

[bingo70]

Have you read the article. That will change to a kids price if you get through.

Right bunch of smart ***** on this site now actually ‘reading’ things before complaining.

I’m more of a go radge first, ask questions later kind of a person.

[Brightside]

Right bunch of smart ***** on this site now actually ‘reading’ things before complaining.

I’m more of a go radge first, ask questions later kind of a person.

You certainly are! :greengrin:greengrin

[CMurdoch]

Godsake, do you not read!?

:not worth

[tamig]

Application submitted.

[Hibby Gav]

done....nice and easy

ggtth

[Irish_Steve]

Application submitted.

Me too, it really only took a minute. Really easy when you actually read the instructions lol

[Green Man]

Have you read the article. That will change to a kids price if you get through.

Ah yeah, I did read the article but missed that bit. Ta.

[Hibby70]

Simples.

[hibby6270]

More complaints.
Application submitted - tick!
Prices pulled through - incorrect x - I have 1 full adult ST and 1 senior concession ST.
Price showings 2 x £23 (£46), instead of total that should be £37.
Hope it sorts itself once ballot is finalised on Monday.

[Hibby70]

more complaints.
Application submitted - tick!
Prices pulled through - incorrect x - i have 1 full adult st and 1 senior concession st.
Price showings 2 x £23 (£46), instead of total that should be £37.
Hope it sorts itself once ballot is finalised on monday.
rtfm 😠

[Irish_Steve]

rtfm 😠

lol - it`s not difficult, is it!

[Sir David Gray]

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.

[Rijeka fan]

I see everywhere is the same - fans arguing against ticket prices.:wink:

Reading this, I presume no tickets will be available in free sale?

[tamig]

More complaints.
Application submitted - tick!
Prices pulled through - incorrect x - I have 1 full adult ST and 1 senior concession ST.
Price showings 2 x £23 (£46), instead of total that should be £37.
Hope it sorts itself once ballot is finalised on Monday.

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.

[tamig]

I see everywhere is the same - fans arguing against ticket prices.:wink:

Reading this, I presume no tickets will be available in free sale?

It depends how many we get bud. The local authority (council) here aren't the quickest at decision making. There will probably be more allowed than the initial 4700. We find out on Monday. We have over 10000 season ticket holders so if the allowed crowd is less than that it's possible it won't go to a public sale. Just depends on how many season ticket holders take up as not all 10000 are likely to want to attend.

[bingo70]

I see everywhere is the same - fans arguing against ticket prices.:wink:

Reading this, I presume no tickets will be available in free sale?

There might be but probably unlikely.

A lot of people can’t be bothered with all the restrictions and not being able to sit beside mates etc.

I’ve been to two games since the return and it’s been fine but I still know people who have season tickets who say they’re just going to wait till things get back to normal without the hassle of applying for tickets.

This is obviously a huge game though so I think lots of people who maybe couldn’t be arsed might get a bit more excited for it if we get allowed to get a good number of tickets.