Rijeka Away

[MunsterHibee]

A very weird feeling tbh. I feel very confident we'll do it which is unusual away in Europe against decent opposition. We seem to be playing so much confidence now and our big players are performing. 2-1 Hibs.

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[gbhibby]

Would start with the same team that played against Ross County. Can switch to two up front if required. They like a shot from outside the box so will need to be aware. Need to be clever in that heat.

[Moulin Yarns]

I hadn't realised we had signed him 😉

[Ronniekirk]

I still think it’s in the balance as assuming there is more to come from them
But we are in good form and it’s about taking our chances when they come
Doubt we will keep a clean sheet so two goals will be needed


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[Stuart93]

I also feel quite confident too which I’ve not felt before when it’s came to hibs playing away in Europe, at this round of a tournament anyway.

Have full trust in them. We need to take our chances like we did on Sunday. I’d also stick with the team that started Sunday.

[MunsterHibee]

I also feel quite confident too which I’ve not felt before when it’s came to hibs playing away in Europe, at this round of a tournament anyway.

Have full trust in them. We need to take our chances like we did on Sunday. I’d also stick with the team that started Sunday.Agree 100% I just think we have great momentum now and our big players like Boyle are on fire.

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[Nevi_SOL]

Feeling very confident as well. Which is very unusual

[B.H.F.C]

Wouldn’t say I’m confident, but I’m hopeful.

Before the first leg I thought we needed to take a lead over. Still concerned that not doing that will be our undoing but I’m not exactly fearful of them. We will definitely create chance, can’t be as wasteful.

[Sir David Gray]

Personally think we'll lose on Thursday so hope I'm very much wrong!

[Stuart93]

Wouldn’t say I’m confident, but I’m hopeful.

Before the first leg I thought we needed to take a lead over. Still concerned that not doing that will be our undoing but I’m not exactly fearful of them. We will definitely create chance, can’t be as wasteful.

Aye my confidence is maybe more hope than actual confidence but I’ll take it anyway

[H18 SFR]

I believe that we are in with a very good chance of progressing on Thursday.

However, does anyone share my philosophical view that we are on the brink of something significant domestically and progression in Europe might hinder that? We may be better placed this time next year for all things Europe?

[B.H.F.C]

I believe that we are in with a very good chance of progressing on Thursday.

However, does anyone share my philosophical view that we are on the brink of something significant domestically and progression in Europe might hinder that? We may be better placed this time next year for all things Europe?

No, need to try and take the opportunity now. Depends how significant you are talking about domestically though.

Too often we end up with players trying to gel, trying to get up to speed or whatever once we reach these qualifiers. Not got that this season and we need to try and take advantage of that because it’s quite rare for us at this point in the season.

[Wilson]

I believe that we are in with a very good chance of progressing on Thursday.

However, does anyone share my philosophical view that we are on the brink of something significant domestically and progression in Europe might hinder that? We may be better placed this time next year for all things Europe?

I don't share that view. We have a hard race for third domestically. I'm not that keen to get stuck into it. A European run is a welcome distraction. Hopefully it continues.

[hibbydog]

I don't share that view. We have a hard race for third domestically. I'm not that keen to get stuck into it. A European run is a welcome distraction. Hopefully it continues.

I agree. We fought hard to get into Europe and we should 100% try to make the most of it.

Tony Mowbray once said he could take or leave the UEFA Cup which confused the hell out of me. It’s the big reward for last season so we should be going hell for leather to reach the group stages and the ££££ that comes with it.

[duffers]

I believe that we are in with a very good chance of progressing on Thursday.

However, does anyone share my philosophical view that we are on the brink of something significant domestically and progression in Europe might hinder that? We may be better placed this time next year for all things Europe?

While I agree that the longer we play in Europe, the more our league campaign will suffer, getting to the groups would be special and would surpass anything we could do in the league. We’re not going to win the league, and very unlikely to get 2nd, so the group stages would trump anything else. It would also be the prize money that came with it and if reinvested properly (which we have shown to do pretty well recently), then we will have a bigger and better squad next season to compete on more fronts.

Talking about the game itself though, I’m not quite so confident as others. Certainly have enough quality to hurt them, but I think they will be a totally different team to last Thursday.

[Since452]

I like this Hibs team but my opinion hasn't changed since the draw was made. I think we'll go out narrowly over the two legs.

[JammyDoidger]

We are a better side than them IMO, I expected them to be a lot better but I thought they were poor even in possession, if we defend as a team and play the way we have been then I don't see any reason why we can't go and take 2 or 3 of them. Mon the cabbage.

[ahibby]

I like this Hibs team but my opinion hasn't changed since the draw was made. I think we'll go out narrowly over the two legs.

We have the players to win the match but not taking chances might mean we dont. Either way we have improved.

[PatHead]

I feel that the longer the team are in Europe the more they will learn and improve. Look at Boyle's improvement since he got involved in the international arena.
If we made the group stages the money could help us attract players.
I agree that the big downside is the number of games we would have but maybe we could add a couple of players in January.

[erin go bragh]

They were very fortunate to draw at ER . Heat and a noisey home crowd makes it a harder tie but I still think we can nick a win

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I hadn't realised we had signed him 😉

Eh?

[scoopyboy]

I believe that we are in with a very good chance of progressing on Thursday.

However, does anyone share my philosophical view that we are on the brink of something significant domestically and progression in Europe might hinder that? We may be better placed this time next year for all things Europe?

More importantly the players really believe they can qualify, more so than before the first leg.

[Moulin Yarns]

Eh?

Title of the thread 😉

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Title of the thread 😉

Must be a whoosh for me, I'm still bemused.

[hibbie02]

Title of the thread ��

Err...wrong thread mate! Looking for the Messi one?

[B.H.F.C]

More importantly the players really believe they can qualify, more so than before the first leg.

Sounds like they expected a bit more from Rijeka, I certainly did.

Or maybe it just gave them a bit more belief in themselves.

Or maybe both.

[Torto7]

I think it will go to extra time. Im assuming they will have a bit extra at home but if they push on our attackers can punish them. I'll say we win in extra time with a Doidge winner.

[Sir David Gray]

Must be a whoosh for me, I'm still bemused.

I think the joke is that the thread title suggests someone with the surname of Rijeka has left Hibs.

[Since452]

I think it will go to extra time. Im assuming they will have a bit extra at home but if they push on our attackers can punish them. I'll say we win in extra time with a Doidge winner.

Wouldn't surprise me but i hope not. Not in that heat. The lads will be shattered for the game on Sunday. Think we'll see Allan etc against Killie.

[Ringothedog]

They were very fortunate to draw at ER . Heat and a noisey home crowd makes it a harder tie but I still think we can nick a win

The heat will be an issue but 3000 locals is not likely to be that intimidating

[scoopyboy]

Sounds like they expected a bit more from Rijeka, I certainly did.

Or maybe it just gave them a bit more belief in themselves.

Or maybe both.

Agree with all three lines. :greengrin

[JohnMcM]

Very hopeful for this one without being over confident, luckily there are no fences near me to sit on.:greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I think the joke is that the thread title suggests someone with the surname of Rijeka has left Hibs.

What a hoot!

[Bangkok Hibby]

Title of the thread 😉

Made me smile 😃

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Made me smile 😃

You're easily amused.

[Bangkok Hibby]

You're easily amused.

Believe me I'm not. Coming on here and smiling makes a nice change from wading through the negativity. You should try it 😃

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Believe me I'm not. Coming on here and smiling makes a nice change from wading through the negativity. You should try it 😃

OK, thanks for the advice.

[swordin3]

I know we are good enough if we play to our attacking strengths. As a life long Hibby I know we will have to dig deep mentally to not do what we have done many times stutter and fail .It's all in our mind and we have to be better at believing in ourselves.

[Stuart93]

Certainly don’t think they expected us to be as good as we were either. All chat post game is about how they’ll be better at home but has anyone told them we might play even better away?

[007]

Certainly don’t think they expected us to be as good as we were either. All chat post game is about how they’ll be better at home but has anyone told them we might play even better away?

I'm happy for them to underestimate us a 2nd time and I wouldn't be surprised if they did, based on their player a couple of days ago saying they'd get through to the group stage and win their group.

[Stuart93]

I'm happy for them to underestimate us a 2nd time and I wouldn't be surprised if they did, based on their player a couple of days ago saying they'd get through to the group stage and win their group.

Aye between their manager, players and fans they certainly hold themselves in high regard. Their recent European exploits are impressive when you look at them but I’d say all pressure is on them and like you say, I’m happy enough with that, tends to be when we perform at our best

[Eyrie]

Made me smile 😃

Me too.

Made me wonder if he was a chip off the old block, because his dad Frank was some player for Ajax, AC Milan and the Netherlands.

[Moulin Yarns]

Me too.

Made me wonder if he was a chip off the old block, because his dad Frank was some player for Ajax, AC Milan and the Netherlands.

👍

[lord bunberry]

I know we are good enough if we play to our attacking strengths. As a life long Hibby I know we will have to dig deep mentally to not do what we have done many times stutter and fail .It's all in our mind and we have to be better at believing in ourselves.
That’s definitely true. I hope the first leg gives us the confidence to go there and play our game. I don’t think they’re a great team and if we have the same sort of belief we had against Asteras we can get a result over there.

[Stanton Spence]

I had a wee look at the betting this game tonight and see hibs are now down to 9/4 to win in 90 mins but we are only 6/5 to qualify for the next round with Rijecka at 8/13 there isn't much in this game and the first goal will be vital I think.
I'm more confident than I was this time last week

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[King Cosell]

Betting:

Rijeka Evens, Draw 21/10, Hibs 23/10

[Ronniekirk]

I had a wee look at the betting this game tonight and see hibs are now down to 9/4 to win in 90 mins but we are only 6/5 to qualify for the next round with Rijecka at 8/13 there isn't much in this game and the first goal will be vital I think.
I'm more confident than I was this time last week

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The Heat could be a factor as the game progresses Need to avoid extra time


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[Stanton Spence]

The Heat could be a factor as the game progresses Need to avoid extra time


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI said that after the game last week that the heat could be a factor mate [emoji1303]


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[joebakerforever]

Seems to be a habit that fans of Scottish teams in Europe, when they are drawn against less well known opponents, they underestimate them, whilst overrating their own abilities.

Will not be surprised if Rijeka win this evening.

[HFC93]

Seems to be a habit that fans of Scottish teams in Europe, when they are drawn against less well known opponents, they underestimate them, whilst overrating their own abilities.

Will not be surprised if Rijeka win this evening.

I've not really seen any Hibs fans do this.

[Nicho87]

Anyone know why Scott Allan didn’t travel

Medical worries with heat?

Hibee buzz saying he was only one staying at home

[Since90+2]

Anyone know why Scott Allan didn’t travel

Medical worries with heat?

Hibee buzz saying he was only one staying at home

I mentioned this as being a possible reason for him not travelling to Andorra and another poster said he had a knock. Would seem a bit of a coincidence if he has anotherr minor knock just before we play in intense heat.

[Juniper Greens]

Anyone know why Scott Allan didn’t travel

Medical worries with heat?

Hibee buzz saying he was only one staying at home

Maybe he's avoiding planes? Would be entirely reasonable given the previous health issues. He can be our Denis Bergkamp! Home leg specialist

[scoopyboy]

The Heat could be a factor as the game progresses Need to avoid extra time


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At least it's an 8pm kick off local time, by the time the second half starts it will be sunset. Still very hot but better than an earlier kick off.

[Since90+2]

At least it's an 8pm kick off local time, by the time the second half starts it will be sunset. Still very hot but better than an earlier kick off.

It's due to be 30 degrees at kick off time. Very few of our players will have experience of playing in that kind of heat.

[JimBHibees]

Seems to be a habit that fans of Scottish teams in Europe, when they are drawn against less well known opponents, they underestimate them, whilst overrating their own abilities.

Will not be surprised if Rijeka win this evening.

They are clear favourites to win especially given the heat we will play in.

[PatHead]

They are clear favourites to win especially given the heat we will play in.

Sevco were red hot favourites the other night. Even hotter favourites when Malmö went down to 10 men. Look how that turned out.

We have a decent chance. They are no world beaters but as a club they are used to European football.

[Since452]

I think we'll see a couple of water breaks tonight like in the Galatasaray St Johnstone game last week. It's a really big test for us tonight but i feel if they come at us it will suit us. We are very good on the break. Plus Boyle is Australian now so he's used to the heat :wink:

[Greenbeard]

BBC "pick your Hibs team" linked to their match preview has no option for JDH. Am I missing something or are they?
Despite his relatively poor form recently I do think I'd have Gogic in tonight playing his Tasmanian Devil role just in front of the defence. But I wish he would go back to the shaved head look. The very sight of him bearing down on you is enough to make you turn back or rush into a poor pass. He's not been the same since letting his hair grow.

[scoopyboy]

It's due to be 30 degrees at kick off time. Very few of our players will have experience of playing in that kind of heat.

Agreed, but as I said it's better than a mid afternoon kick off.

It must have been hot when we got the draw in Greece a couple of years ago.

The heat will make it difficult but not impossible.

If we can score first I'm not sure they will handle it very well.

[JimBHibees]

Agreed, but as I said it's better than a mid afternoon kick off.

It must have been hot when we got the draw in Greece a couple of years ago.

The heat will make it difficult but not impossible.

If we can score first I'm not sure they will handle it very well.

Agree totally.

[JimBHibees]

Sevco were red hot favourites the other night. Even hotter favourites when Malmö went down to 10 men. Look how that turned out.

We have a decent chance. They are no world beaters but as a club they are used to European football.

We have a very decent chance though they will be better I think. I was more responding to the message indicating Scottish teams under estimate other teams which I don't think is the case. I think if we go ahead they may struggle to deal with that. The heat is a concern that is for sure and bench will probably be important.

[Nicho87]

BBC "pick your Hibs team" linked to their match preview has no option for JDH. Am I missing something or are they?
Despite his relatively poor form recently I do think I'd have Gogic in tonight playing his Tasmanian Devil role just in front of the defence. But I wish he would go back to the shaved head look. The very sight of him bearing down on you is enough to make you turn back or rush into a poor pass. He's not been the same since letting his hair grow.

He’d be there if he played for hearts, Celtic, Aberdeen

With hibs it’s half a job done as usual

[Since90+2]

How many subs are allowed? Is it 5?

[JimBHibees]

How many subs are allowed? Is it 5?

Think it is 5. Just checked last weeks game we used 4 subs they used 5.

[MunsterHibee]

Still remaining unusually confident even this morning. Could all change an hour before kick off when the nerves fully kick in but going for a 2-1 Hibs win :flag:

[Tambo]

How you think Jack will approach this one? Try go all out like Ross County and get a few goals or keep it tight first 45 then go for it.

[Since90+2]

How you think Jack will approach this one? Try go all out like Ross County and get a few goals or keep it tight first 45 then go for it.

I think we'll need to play more conservatively due to the heat. If we go out high tempo for the first half hour but don't score we run the risk of running out of steam and being picked off later on.

[JimBHibees]

How you think Jack will approach this one? Try go all out like Ross County and get a few goals or keep it tight first 45 then go for it.

Not sure whether we will find a place for Gogic which would be harsh on someone dropping out. Think.we will play the same team as first leg with the possible exception of Doig for Lewis. Absolutely vital we don't get slack in midfield in terms of picking up runners as get the impression it isn't a real strength of any of the centre mids. Huge game for the club and would be great to get through.

[hibbysam]

Not sure whether we will find a place for Gogic which would be harsh on someone dropping out. Think.we will play the same team as first leg with the possible exception of Doig for Lewis. Absolutely vital we don't get slack in midfield in terms of picking up runners as get the impression it isn't a real strength of any of the centre mids. Huge game for the club and would be great to get through.

Gogic can’t play, he gives away too many daft fouls and their biggest threat is balls into our box. It’ll be a similar game plan to last week where it’s essentially a game of basketball, we have a period of the ball, then they do. It’s about staying compact and stopping crosses when they have the ball, and being quick and decisive and most importantly clinical when we do. First goal is big tonight.

[Since90+2]

Gogic can’t play, he gives away too many daft fouls and their biggest threat is balls into our box. It’ll be a similar game plan to last week where it’s essentially a game of basketball, we have a period of the ball, then they do. It’s about staying compact and stopping crosses when they have the ball, and being quick and decisive and most importantly clinical when we do. First goal is big tonight.

First goal is important in any game. The team who scores first will win that particular game about 70% of the time and only lose around 11% of the time.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Hibs fans in Croatia

[H18 SFR]

Not our strongest team or bench tonight - hope those involved can do it.

[Greenbeard]

McGinn as captain is a surprise.

[H18 SFR]

McGinn as captain is a surprise.

He is vice captain mind.

[Borderhibbie76]

Not our strongest team or bench tonight - hope those involved can do it.

I'm a lot less confident that I was earlier...nothing kn that bench and subs gonna be needed in that Heat

[Callum_62]

Massive to lose doidge and Hanlon and how fit is nisbet?

There attack had a couple of pacy players so that's a worry

I notice the pitch is fully in shade so hope that stays like that

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[Greenbeard]

He is vice captain mind.
Ta. Missed that.

[Stuart93]

Massive to lose doidge and Hanlon and how fit it nisbet?

There attack had a couple of pacy players so that's a worry

I notice the pitch is fully in shade so hope that stays like that

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Aye didn’t really give it a thought about how fit nisbet is

[Hibees1973]

Well, nothing in the bench to call on if we are in bother.

Frustrating we have injuries before a big game. Remember Sauzee missing from the first leg against AEK some years back.