Team for Thursday

[Magpie]

Macey

McGinn
Porteous
Wood
Doig

JDH
Newell

Boyle
Magennis
Cadden

Nisbet

I think we miss Murphy and Doidge massively. I haven’t been impressed with Nisbet for a while now but we literally don’t have a striker available except Gullan who isn’t proven at this level. Doig isn’t really living up to the transfer fee we demand either. I really want to see Wood get given an opportunity and I would rather see Porteous partner him than Hanlon.

[Gmack7]

I'd like to try Cadden at RB if Mackay is fit to play

[GreenCastle]

With Cadden missing months of football to then asking him to play 3 games in 2 weeks maybe quite a lot to ask and risk him getting injured again. No surprise he was poor yesterday - he’s derby performance was impressive considering lack of games.

Murphy - well he’s not played that regularly so hard to fully miss that. The lack of a consistent left winger for several seasons is poor recruitment.

I wish these starting team threads would name out bench also as the options off the bench are just as important to change a game / win a game.

This will really be a tough away game with Hampden at stake. Utd have the derby today and a day less recovery but if they win the derby they will be buzzing for Thursday.

[Hiber-nation]

Scott Allan to start hopefully.

[andrew70]

Got to be 352

Macey

Woods
Porteous
Hanlon

Cadden
Doyle-Hayes
Magennis
Doig

Allan

Boyle
Nisbet

Newell hasn’t done anything wrong I’d just like to see Allan given a chance. We must play to our strengths which flies in the eye of replacing Newell but that should be enough to beat Dundee United.

[JimBHibees]

Got to be 352

Macey

Woods
Porteous
Hanlon

Cadden
Doyle-Hayes
Magennis
Doig

Allan

Boyle
Nisbet

Newell hasn’t done anything wrong I’d just like to see Allan given a chance. We must play to our strengths which flies in the eye of replacing Newell but that should be enough to beat Dundee United.

Agree with the shape however would keep Newell in and start Scott from the bench. United will be tough away game after besting Rangers and St Johnstone recently. Can't see Ncginn being dropped to be honest.

[Billy Whizz]

Can see Stevenson starting on Thursday

[Borderhibbie76]

Can see Stevenson starting on Thursday

I think Doig has been poor especially defensively of late and might be a good idea to take him out the team for a couple of weeks and nobody better to bring in than Lewis

[Ronniekirk]

Can see Stevenson starting on Thursday

Was surprised he didn’t come on against Mirren just the type of player you need to give his all when defending a lead


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[Key West]

Macey

McGinn
Porteous
Wood

Cadden
Magennis
Doyle-Hayes
Newell
Doig

Boyle
Nisbet

[Billy Whizz]

Not many tickets left in the upper Fair play stand, and only a couple of hundred in the below
Utd not getting the stand behind the goals at our end, so they might open it up for Hibs supporters

[Lago]

Can see Stevenson starting on Thursday
Agree

[number9dream]

Macey
McGinn Porto Hanlon Stevenson
Magennis Allan Newell
Boyle Nisbet Gullan

[Lendo]

Scott Allan to start hopefully.

He has got to start

[Radge70]

I'd like to see Dąbrowski start to get some game time

[Jones28]

​Macey
Boyle Porto Woods Hanlon Doig
Newall JDH Maggenis
Nisbet Scott

[CMurdoch]

Macey

McGinn
Porteous
Wood

Cadden
Magennis
Doyle-Hayes
Newell
Doig

Boyle
Nisbet

This i like.
Gives Wood game time.
Would be good to see him play and see how well we play with him as part of a 3 at the back

Subs from:
Allan
Wight
Gogic
Stevenson
Gullan
McGregor
McGinn
McKay
Scott
Dabrowski

[worcesterhibby]

Stevenson and Allan to start please.

[oneone73]

This i like.
Gives Wood game time.
Would be good to see him play and see how well we play with him as part of a 3 at the back

Subs from:
Allan
Wight
Gogic
Stevenson
Gullan
McGregor
McGinn
McKay
Scott
Dabrowski

Our captain doesn't even make your bench?

[Hibernian Verse]

Our captain doesn't even make your bench?

He's dropped McGinn, not Hanlon.

[CMurdoch]

Our captain doesn't even make your bench?

Always a starter for me and I would be getting him signed up on another 2 year contract.

[Sioux]

This i like.
Gives Wood game time.
Would be good to see him play and see how well we play with him as part of a 3 at the back

Subs from:
Allan
Wight
Gogic
Stevenson
Gullan
McGregor
McGinn
McKay
Scott
Dabrowski

A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

[CMurdoch]

A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

I am presuming Wood was signed on loan because he is of sufficient ability to be plugged right into the team.
We have also had issues playing a back 4 this season so probably time to try a 3 utilising the new guy.
P.S. I haven't watched Saturdays goals back yet so will get back to you on the culpable party or parties for goal 2.

[Big_Franck]

It's a quarter final so we shouldn't be giving people a game for the sake of it. I'd start Allan given how well he did when he came on. Other than that I wouldn't change much.

[oneone73]

He's dropped McGinn, not Hanlon.

Not in the team he was quoting

[Since452]

Personally i'd leave Allan on the bench at Tannadice and play him against St Johnstone on Sunday instead. St Johnstone will be their usual stuffy compact self and i'd expect us to dominate possession so having Allan playing would be ideal against them. I think at Tannadice we'll need to be more physical in midfield as they look pretty good in that area. Don't think its the game for Allan to be starting.

[Pagan Hibernia]

I think Allan has earned a start. 90 minutes on Thursday would aid his fitness a lot, which is one of the probable reasons for his lack of games so far. A fit Scott Allan would then help us unpick the lock that is St Johnstone

[CMurdoch]

Not in the team he was quoting

Your right.
An oversight.
Hanlon every time for me.

[Saint Hibee]

If Allan doesn't start, I'm throwing my toys out of the pram.

[Smartie]

Not sure.

The left attacking position is an issue with our current formation whilst Murphy is out (I'd be playing Gullan but we know Jack Ross won't).

Not sure how you fit in both Magennis and Allan into a functional unit.

Don't know how far away from his best position we should be taking Boyle.

Would like to see Wood play but can't really justify dropping either Porteous, Boyle or Hanlon.

I'd like to see some rotation so we're fresh for the weekend too, without weakening us too much.

Not easy.

[wookie70]

I'd go with

Macey

Cadden
Wood
Porteous
Hanlon
Doig

Newell
Barrels
Magennis

Boyle
Nisbet


Allan did really well on Saturday when we had the ball but his defending is even worse than it was so I would keep him in reserve in case we can't create chances. Scoring goals without Allan hasn't been much of an issue though but he did show that when we are struggling he can be a useful throw of the dice.

[Unseen work]

………………Macey………

McGinn…Porteous…Hanlon…Doig

………….JDH…….Newelll…..

Boyle………Magennis…….Allan…..

……………….Nisbet……

Think Allan on the left worked well as he wasn’t marked by several midfielders and had a bit more space. When he comes infield it’s difficult to pick him up and also allows Doig to have a lot of space down the left.

Not too much we can really change unfortunately. I prefer a formation that gets 2 upfront but we don’t really have the players for that at the moment and think all of Magennis, JDH, Newell and Allan will start.

Be interesting to see how long it takes Wood to get his first start as we’re not keeping clean sheets.

Hopefully Scott and Mackay are back soon.

[Lago]

Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

[bigwheel]

Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

Yes. Extra time then pens

[jacomo]

………………Macey………

McGinn…Porteous…Hanlon…Doig

………….JDH…….Newelll…..

Boyle………Magennis…….Allan…..

……………….Nisbet……

Think Allan on the left worked well as he wasn’t marked by several midfielders and had a bit more space. When he comes infield it’s difficult to pick him up and also allows Doig to have a lot of space down the left.

Not too much we can really change unfortunately. I prefer a formation that gets 2 upfront but we don’t really have the players for that at the moment and think all of Magennis, JDH, Newell and Allan will start.

Be interesting to see how long it takes Wood to get his first start as we’re not keeping clean sheets.

Hopefully Scott and Mackay are back soon.


Here’s where tactics only take you so far and good players do the rest.

In that formation I’d expect Boyle to more or less stick to his task on the right.

Nisbet, Magennis, Newell and Allan would need to use their smarts, and if Allan cuts in from the left then one of the others go wide, and vice versa.

[number9dream]

Not sure.

The left attacking position is an issue with our current formation whilst Murphy is out (I'd be playing Gullan but we know Jack Ross won't).

Not sure how you fit in both Magennis and Allan into a functional unit.

Don't know how far away from his best position we should be taking Boyle.

Would like to see Wood play but can't really justify dropping either Porteous, Boyle or Hanlon.

I'd like to see some rotation so we're fresh for the weekend too, without weakening us too much.

Not easy.

Dundee United finished the derby with their third choice right-back, so it could be an area of weakness for them on Thursday... JR needs to come up with a solution. Maybe Nisbet cutting in from the left and Scott through the middle, if he's fit? I'd also like to see Gullan given a chance out there while Murphy and Mackay are unavailable but it seems increasingly unlikely.

[Ronniekirk]

Stevenson and Allan to start please.

Need to think who comes on fir Allan as unlikely he will finish the game given lack of game time and the fact he is upping his trading to get fitter and presumably more stamina so he can get more game time on the pitch


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[Ronniekirk]

A few United fans I know feel they need a striker and on that basis they aren’t hopeful of progressing


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[blackpoolhibs]

Our strongest team please, win and we are back at Hampden.

[Peevemor]

A few United fans I know feel they need a striker and on that basis they aren’t hopeful of progressing


Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

[jingler1954]

Macey
McGinn Porto Hanlon Stevenson
Magennis Allan Newell
Boyle Nisbet Gullan

That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woos in to partner Ryan.

[Peevemor]

That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woos in to partner Ryan.

Give the guy a chance!

[jingler1954]

Macey
McGinn Porto Hanlon Stevenson
Magennis Allan Newell
Boyle Nisbet Gullan

That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woods in to partner Ryan.

[Ronniekirk]

Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

Iether didn’t think he was what they needed or Dundee popped them to it


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[JimBHibees]

Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

A large part of that for United is Callum Butcher who went off yesterday with possibly an injury. The Welsh guy that came on for him who they have loaned from a Man U and has played for Wales 10 times looked decent so that may actually improve them.

[GreenCastle]

This is going to be a very difficult game especially after Utd won the derby yesterday.

I feel we will have to match their intensity 1st and if Allan plays on the left they will try get at that area and Doig with crosses and 2v1s - think about the equalising goal on Saturday.

Our last 2 games we have made subs at half time as a player starting was ineffective.

[Tambo]

Would like to see us move away from Nisbet as the lone striker and if Scott is not available this is what I would go for

Macey

Wood
Porto
Hanlon

Cadden
JDH
Allan
Newell
Lewis

Boyle
Nisbet


Wouldn't call it dropping Mcginn or Magennis just give them a rest.

[CMurdoch]

A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

I have run the slo mo watching each players movements.
Hanlon is marking Main and Main doesn't touch the ball or score so has to be someone elses fault.
Truth is it's not really any one players fault.
Macey is the only one that could have stopped it happening by punching the ball as it was going over Hanlons head. As the cross is struck he steps forward then goes back.
When forward he is 3 yards out and only another 3 from where the ball goes over Hanlon's head so if he keeps coming he clears it with his fist.

[CMurdoch]

A large part of that for United is Callum Butcher who went off yesterday with possibly an injury. The Welsh guy that came on for him who they have loaned from a Man U and has played for Wales 10 times looked decent so that may actually improve them.Callum Butcher was playing with an injury yesterday and has no doubt made it worse.Don't expect to see him on Thursday.

[CMurdoch]

Why didn't they sign Griffiths?McPake is pals with Griffiths.Obviously hoping they can help each other.

[lord bunberry]

Why didn't they sign Griffiths?
I blame Mathie.

[easty]

A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

The man Hanlon is (correctly) marking and tracking doesn’t score…so how the **** is it his fault? 😂😂

[Lago]

Yes. Extra time then pens
Thanks 👍

[CMurdoch]

Dundee United finished the derby with their third choice right-back, so it could be an area of weakness for them on Thursday... JR needs to come up with a solution. Maybe Nisbet cutting in from the left and Scott through the middle, if he's fit? I'd also like to see Gullan given a chance out there while Murphy and Mackay are unavailable but it seems increasingly unlikely.Kerr Smith played very well for a 16 year old.Big strong laddie. Could be fighting it out with Doig and Hickey for Scotland left back in the future.He would definitely win if it goes down to a square go! Perhaps first choice Liam Smith will be fit for Thursday

[Key West]

A bit criticism of Hanlon being left out in potential line-ups, for the record I've always been a fan ( in a Hibs context ) and I like him a lot as a player, if Wood can't be trusted to play against Dundee United then I'd be questioning why we brought him in, so would Middlesbrough I guess.

[Sioux]

I have run the slo mo watching each players movements.
Hanlon is marking Main and Main doesn't touch the ball or score so has to be someone elses fault.
Truth is it's not really any one players fault.
Macey is the only one that could have stopped it happening by punching the ball as it was going over Hanlons head. As the cross is struck he steps forward then goes back.
When forward he is 3 yards out and only another 3 from where the ball goes over Hanlon's head so if he keeps coming he clears it with his fist.

Ok coach, thanks.

[Brightside]

Ok coach, thanks.

He’s right though. There is no blame on the CHs for that goal.

[Key West]

We have been conceding far too many easy opportunities to the opposition and that it is
why it healthy to try and create a bit of competition regardless of who you think is to blame.

[Unseen work]

Scott and Mackay back training.

Looking forward to seeing Mackay getting a chance, good young player

[Billy Whizz]

Scott and Mackay back training.

Looking forward to seeing Mackay getting a chance, good young player

Think we can make up to 5 subs in the League cup, plus have a larger bench as well, compared to League games

[Smartie]

Scott and Mackay back training.

Looking forward to seeing Mackay getting a chance, good young player

We're definitely short in the left attacking position with Murphy out, but I can't say I've really been overly impressed by anything either those players have done for us so far, and Jack Ross seems hell-bent on ignoring Gullan.

Hopefully one of them raises their game and stakes a claim though. There's an opportunity there for someone.

[Dashing Bob S]

Sorry to be tedious if this has been mentioned somewhere but is it on TV?

[JohnM1875]

Sorry to be tedious if this has been mentioned somewhere but is it on TV?

All four quarter finals are shown on Premier Sports

[greenflyer]

Sorry to be tedious if this has been mentioned somewhere but is it on TV?

The website 'Live Football On TV' gives you a diary of all games and channels for weeks ahead. This game is on Premier Sports.

[Smartie]

All four quarter finals are shown on Premier Sports

My premier sports subscription is probably the one that provides with the best value out of all of my tv subscriptions, given I've fallen away from following a lot of the "elite" stuff.

Hibs have been on it plenty over the past 12 months.

I should really cancel a few channels, save myself a packet.

[hibbysam]

Macey
McGinn/Cadden Porteous Hanlon Stevenson
Newell JDH Magennis
Boyle Nisbet Scott

Stevenson because I’m playing Scott (we don’t really have another left sided attacker). McGinn or Cadden is a toss up but I’d be tempted by Cadden due to us missing the attacking instinct on the left. The rest picks itself.

[Dashing Bob S]

All four quarter finals are shown on Premier Sports

Thank you John.

[Dashing Bob S]

The website 'Live Football On TV' gives you a diary of all games and channels for weeks ahead. This game is on Premier Sports.

Much obliged GF

[tamig]

This i like.
Gives Wood game time.
Would be good to see him play and see how well we play with him as part of a 3 at the back

Subs from:
Allan
Wight
Gogic
Stevenson
Gullan
McGregor
McGinn
McKay
Scott
Dabrowski
Is Hanlon suspended or something?

Edit - just catching up and see it was an oversight 👍

[wookie70]

Is Hanlon suspended or something?

Edit - just catching up and see it was an oversight 👍 no, just unloved for some bizarre reason. One of the first names on the team sheet I imagine and rightly so

[Smartie]

no, just unloved for some bizarre reason. One of the first names on the team sheet I imagine and rightly so

An argument could be made based on what we look like with him and without him (plus also the fact he's the club captain) that his name should be the very first one on it.

:tin hat:

[Since452]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Nathan Wood get a start

[Brightside]

The Wood situation is an odd one. No point coming here if he isnt going to play. But we’d have to move to a back 3 as Hanlon and Porto have done nothing to be dropped.

[green day]

The Wood situation is an odd one. No point coming here if he isnt going to play. But we’d have to move to a back 3 as Hanlon and Porto have done nothing to be dropped.

I can see that being an option esp if Cadden gets up to speed.

Again, McGinn done nothing to be dropped, but its probably good to have options - even to change during matches?

[flash]

With our current limited options we should be going to 352 with Boyle and Nisbet up top.
Cadden and Doig would be wing backs with Newall, Magennis and JDH in the middle.
Maybe give Wood a run tonight beside Porto and Hanlon.

[Heisenberg]

With our current limited options we should be going to 352 with Boyle and Nisbet up top.
Cadden and Doig would be wing backs with Newall, Magennis and JDH in the middle.
Maybe give Wood a run tonight beside Porto and Hanlon.

Like the sound of that.

[Brightside]

With our current limited options we should be going to 352 with Boyle and Nisbet up top.
Cadden and Doig would be wing backs with Newall, Magennis and JDH in the middle.
Maybe give Wood a run tonight beside Porto and Hanlon.

Yep I’d like to see that too.

[Hibbyradge]

I doubt Macey will get a game in the league cup.

[Allez Hibs]

I doubt Macey will get a game in the league cup.

He should absolutely be playing in this match.

[oneone73]

I doubt Macey will get a game in the league cup.

Played against Killie, didn't he?

[nickwhibs]

With our current limited options we should be going to 352 with Boyle and Nisbet up top.
Cadden and Doig would be wing backs with Newall, Magennis and JDH in the middle.
Maybe give Wood a run tonight beside Porto and Hanlon.

Agreed

[18Craig75]

………………Macey

McGinn …Porto Hanlon Stevenson

…….Boyle …..JDH…..Newell

………..…Allan … Magennis

………………Nisbet

Bit far removed from what we’d normally play, and I don’t think JR would take the risk. But I was thinking of ways to get Allan in the team whilst keeping our key players in their best position.

Boyle is far better running from a deeper position than up front for me, although he’s have licence to get forward, Magennis would be tasked with dropping back into the midfield 3.

[JohnMcM]

This is how I see it. They are not free-scoring at the moment and their defence are not conceding very much with the added bonus of a very good goalie, (3 goals for and 4 against so far).

We’re playing good football at times but not cashing in on too many half chances. Their defence needs to be unlocked with clear cut chances created. Scott Allan is the best placed player we have for that to happen. For me he has to play in this game. I don’t know how that can be made to happen formation wise, that’s Jack’s job.:agree:

[tamig]

We're definitely short in the left attacking position with Murphy out, but I can't say I've really been overly impressed by anything either those players have done for us so far, and Jack Ross seems hell-bent on ignoring Gullan.

Hopefully one of them raises their game and stakes a claim though. There's an opportunity there for someone.

All about opinions I guess. I was really impressed with Scott on his debut at Dundee. Thrown right in as the loan striker and thought he did a very good job. Much more to come from him.

And MacKay has got himself into some very good positions in some of the games he's played. Should have scored in the Rijeka game. I'm sure he'll grow in confidence with more minutes and be a very useful player for us.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

………………………………………….Macey……………………………………….


………………………Porto………….Hanlon…………Wood………………….


Cadden………………………………JDH………………………………….Doig

…………………Magennis………….…………..…Newell…………………


………………….……….Boyle……………….Nisbet………………………….

[green day]

………………………………………….Macey……………………………………….


………………………Porto………….Hanlon…………Wood………………….


Cadden………………………………JDH………………………………….Doig

…………………Magennis………….…………..…Newell…………………


………………….……….Boyle……………….Nisbet………………………….

If the Wood guy is good this is exactly the formation I would like - I think Doig has been found out a bit defensively and is much better going forward.

Nisbet needs a partner up front - prefer Doidge, but Boyle is a great alternative.

Feels a wee bit unfair on McGinn, but if it gives us an edge, I would be all for it.

[Borderhibbie76]

With our current limited options we should be going to 352 with Boyle and Nisbet up top.
Cadden and Doig would be wing backs with Newall, Magennis and JDH in the middle.
Maybe give Wood a run tonight beside Porto and Hanlon.

Apart from fact Porto let Brophy walse infield for 1st goal on Sat...if Hanlon had done that he'd be getting dogs abuse on here

[Nicho87]

Macey

Wood Porto hanlon

Cadden jdh newell Stevenson

Allan
Nisbet Boyle

[flash]

Apart from fact Porto let Brophy walse infield for 1st goal on Sat...if Hanlon had done that he'd be getting dogs abuse on here

What has that got to do with my post?