Are Celtc there for the taking?

[Pretty Green]

So I watched the highlights from Celtic v Dundee and I don't think that Celtc are a brilliant team at the moment. Loosing in Europe and only just getting passed Dundee. My question is can we get something from this game on Sunday and if so how do we approach it?

[eastterrace]

So I watched the highlights from Celtic v Dundee and I don't think that Celtc are a brilliant team at the moment. Loosing in Europe and only just getting passed Dundee. My question is can we get something from this game on Sunday and if so how do we approach it?
Think our only option is to go for it instead off sitting in and hoping to keep them out. We must pressure them as they look suspect in defence but they look like they will score goals so Btts on at the bookies.

[LaMotta]

So I watched the highlights from Celtic v Dundee and I don't think that Celtc are a brilliant team at the moment. Loosing in Europe and only just getting passed Dundee. My question is can we get something from this game on Sunday and if so how do we approach it?

Celtic have won 5 league games in a row whilst we've only won 1 in 5. I think Hibs are probably there for the taking unfortunately:greengrin

[andrew70]

We approach it as we have the last few games by trying to maintain possession and keep control of the ball. Celtic though are 7 from 7 in the league since the winter break and are still well in their European tie despite their Celtic Park reverse.

This will be an extremely tough ask against a tough team but if we can nullify their direct threat out wide then we’ll be in with a chance.

We can’t afford to let the game get away from us as per previous game at ER and we can’t afford to switch off ala Hampden.

We’ve definitely got it within ourselves to win though.

[500miles]

If you frustrate them for the first hour, they run out of gas and ideas.

They are better than any other team in the league if we try and go toe to toe.

[Mikey_1875]

They certainly are far from watertight at the back. They lost two from set pieces at the weekend and from memory both our goals against them this season have came from set pieces as well.

We need to keep ourselves in the game though as in the two league games they have put the game to bed early and it has became a training drill for them in the second half. They are a very fluid team so tracking runners will be important and don’t give away any goals from set pieces like we did in the home game previously.

I wouldn’t say they are there for the taking as when they are on form they can blow away any side in the league. If we keep ourselves in the game though I think chances will come and we will need to be clinical when the time comes.

[The 90+2]

Teams who play in Europe on the Thursday night generally do poorly on the Sunday.

Hopefully they get horsed in Europe after Extra Time and come back with a hangover.

[Gmack7]

Teams who play in Europe on the Thursday night generally do poorly on the Sunday.

Hopefully they get horsed in Europe after Extra Time and come back with a hangover.
And a lot of injuries

[Pagan Hibernia]

If you frustrate them for the first hour, they run out of gas and ideas.

They are better than any other team in the league if we try and go toe to toe.

im not sure about that. Their recent winners against both Dundee teams came very late on. They have the belief that the goal will come.

Hibs better not be thinking it’s job done if things are going well in the 60th or 70th minute

[Mike Berry]

I think the trick is to keep it very tight in the opening half hour, maybe not park the bus but be cautious. They always start off like a rocket and then tail off. Then start to press higher as the game goes on. Last few games we've tended to be better in the 2nd half anyway.

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[Smartie]

I thought David Gray had the right idea in the cup final.

They’re fast out the blocks and you’ve got to avoid giving them an early goal (or two) to get settled. Going forward they can be brilliant at times and their first choice midfield / forward line is impressive.

It’s hard to keep that up for 90 minutes and their dominance within games comes and goes. There are spells where they naturally drop a bit (and not always just because they’ve got a commanding lead).

A gruelling game on Thursday would do nicely. Celtic are most certainly not “there for the taking” but they’re not invincible either. We’ll need to weather a bit of pressure, get a bit of luck along the way and play well ourselves so it’s not really any different to any time we’ve played them in the past.

[Mike Berry]

I thought David Gray had the right idea in the cup final.

They’re fast out the blocks and you’ve got to avoid giving them an early goal (or two) to get settled. Going forward they can be brilliant at times and their first choice midfield / forward line is impressive.

It’s hard to keep that up for 90 minutes and their dominance within games comes and goes. There are spells where they naturally drop a bit (and not always just because they’ve got a commanding lead).

A gruelling game on Thursday would do nicely. Celtic are most certainly not “there for the taking” but they’re not invincible either. We’ll need to weather a bit of pressure, get a bit of luck along the way and play well ourselves so it’s not really any different to any time we’ve played them in the past.Sums it up nicely. I think we're looking better defensive now Maloney has has a bit of time to work with the players and now that the new guys have had a chance to get to know everyone a bit. I'm not saying we'll win but I think we'll at least get a decent performance.

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[Nicho87]

Geeeeeee the baw to HAYES

[Scotty Leither]

I hope we play as if we believe we can win the game. Nae chat from anyone at ER about it being a “free hit” or any other guff like that.

[Hermit Crab]

Teams who play in Europe on the Thursday night generally do poorly on the Sunday.

Hopefully they get horsed in Europe after Extra Time and come back with a hangover.


For that game to go to extra time Celtic will need to win by two clear goals and I think thats unlikely.

[ancient hibee]

Sums it up nicely. I think we're looking better defensive now Maloney has has a bit of time to work with the players and now that the new guys have had a chance to get to know everyone a bit. I'm not saying we'll win but I think we'll at least get a decent performance.

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The improvement defensively is impressive.With a very much makeshift defence on Saturday we didn’t give the league’s third highest scorers a sniff.One of the successes is keeping the ball. Hopefully some of our less thoughtful supporters will come to realise that.

[Northernhibee]

It's unlikely. They rarely have an off day, had one this weekend and when they're at their best they're scary.

[The 90+2]

For that game to go to extra time Celtic will need to win by two clear goals and I think thats unlikely.

As unlikely as Rangers winning 4-2 in Dortmund?

[Hermit Crab]

As unlikely as Rangers winning 4-2 in Dortmund?


You think Celtic will take that tie to extra time? I Think both Scottish clubs will be emptied on Thursday! Dortmund scooshed Monchengladbach 6-0 yesterday while rangers struggled away at Dundee utd. Celtic struggled at home to Dundee.

[Callum_62]

Both OF teams are there for the taking

.... As they seem to be every year [emoji23]

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[WhileTheChief..]

Have Celtic ever been there for the taking by us?!

They've been in fantastic form so don't see where we're getting anything from this.

[Since452]

We've been in Celtic's back pocket all season. We just struggle to play against them. I'd fancy us way more against Rangers.

[Tambo]

No Henderson so looking like Mueller will start or Shaun might throw a surprise and start Melkersen as we was told he could play anyway along the front 3.

[JamesHFC]

I fancy us to get something on Sunday. How are ticket sales going? Would be nice to have a good crowd for this one.

[LunasBoots]

I fancy us to get something on Sunday. How are ticket sales going? Would be nice to have a good crowd for this one.

Ticket sales always seem particularly rubbish when we play Celtic at ER

[Wembley67]

We will get beat by two at least.

[Carheenlea]

I'm always hopeful that we can win against the Old Firm, particularly at Easter Road, but as another poster has highlighted above that there is usually a bit more confidence when playing Rangers.

I'm looking forward though to seeing how Shaun Maloney feels we are best suited to set up against them and we can enjoy a decent afternoon.

[A Hi-Bee]

Answer to the suspicious question, no.
:faf:

[The 90+2]

You think Celtic will take that tie to extra time? I Think both Scottish clubs will be emptied on Thursday! Dortmund scooshed Monchengladbach 6-0 yesterday while rangers struggled away at Dundee utd. Celtic struggled at home to Dundee.

I think they are more than capable of winning by two goals then lose in ET. :agree:

[The 90+2]

We will get beat by two at least.

You would have thought the same with Dundee clubs at parkhead.

[eastterrace]

I hope we play as if we believe we can win the game. Nae chat from anyone at ER about it being a “free hit” or any other guff like that.
Yeh can’t stand this free hit nonsense. If we are to be a big club then let’s act like one and bin talk like this.

[Iggy Pope]

I'm always hopeful that we can win against the Old Firm, particularly at Easter Road, but as another poster has highlighted above that there is usually a bit more confidence when playing Rangers.

I'm looking forward though to seeing how Shaun Maloney feels we are best suited to set up against them and we can enjoy a decent afternoon.

Celtic battered us upside down for a couple of decades against far better sides than the current one so there is bound to be trepidation.. conversely at Easter Road we haven’t been bad recently a couple of times even during their domestic domination. I’m with you though, the Huns are always a better prospect, it’s just the way it is.

[Keith_M]

We're 1 win from 7... and they're 7 wins from 7



So yes, definitely :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

Wouldn’t quite say they’re there for the taking but I hope we go in to it with a bit of belief. We’re still miles away but the last few games have offered a bit of hope that things are coming together a bit.

Them being away in Europe on Thursday is definitely a bonus.

[Unseen work]

Not there for the taking no, I actually think they’ll be right at it considering how poor theyve played the last couple and Ange will be looking for a reaction.

One thing is certain if we try play them high and one player isn’t switched on they’ll pick us off pretty quickly and the game will be done IMO, we need to be solid defensively, give nothing away whilst really testing them defensively and being positive.

I was away to say how important Henderson will be with his set pieces and then I remembered he will be ineligible to play, so I imagine Mueller will come in and if so he’ll really need to make his mark after a couple of good sub appearances.

Bodo Glimt showed how it’s done and I think our patience on the ball and breaking their press could be very effective.

I imagine it will be the same team as the weekend with the exception of Henderson and Mueller taking his place (if there’s no more injuries/no one is back)

[Dashing Bob S]

Tough but winnable game

[hibbysam]

They’re a decent side but you need to be in the game at half time, keeping the ball when we get it is imperative. Although they’ve scored late winners, they do fall out the game second half in a lot of ties they play. Even the recent old firm game I thought rangers were well on top second half and missed a lot of chances, while Celtic were unplayable first half. Would be a massive result if we got anything.

[Jim44]

I think it will be an open, high scoring game but I don’t think we have the ammunition to outscore them.

[LunasBoots]

Don't think we've won back to back games at ER in quite a while.

[norhfc]

They will get battered again in Norway on Thursday night. Hopefully this will put them off their stride and we can get that big win thats coming.

[Waxy]

Celtic and Rangers have been there for the taking the last few years.
No one wants it.

[Onion]

Celtic are rarely there for the taking, when they see you coming, Often, our best chances come when Hibs are struggling. That's when Celtic don't think they need to bring their A game, and get caught out.

Hibs being 4th and Celtic in a battle for the league, expect them to be well up for Sat.

[LancsHibs]

They will get battered again in Norway on Thursday night. Hopefully this will put them off their stride and we can get that big win thats coming.

Yes, that’s the spirit! Come on the Hibees!!!

[Smartie]

They’re a decent side but you need to be in the game at half time, keeping the ball when we get it is imperative. Although they’ve scored late winners, they do fall out the game second half in a lot of ties they play. Even the recent old firm game I thought rangers were well on top second half and missed a lot of chances, while Celtic were unplayable first half. Would be a massive result if we got anything.

When I watched that game I thought the couple of goals Celtic got before half time were hugely significant.

Obviously that game goes down as a pumping but it might have turned out very differently if Celtic hadn’t got those goals when on top.

[Hibernian Verse]

Celtic and Rangers have been there for the taking the last few years.
No one wants it.

This kind of "opinion piece" is on another planet. Sorry if that sounds harsh but it really is.

They are lightyears ahead of the rest of us over a 38 game season.

What does "no one wants it" even mean? What do you suggest clubs do that they don't want to? Go bankrupt?

We don't need to look too far back to remember our wee neighbour's attempt to bridge the gap.

[wookie70]

We will need to play far better than we have been and them far worse. They will beat us 9 times from 10 the way both teams are playing so hopefully it is the fluky 10th game. If we try and pass it about the back we will get hammered early doors and game over after 20 minutes imo.

[erin go bragh]

We will get beat by two at least.

Is that you Jack 😉 Hoping the players have more belief than yourself 😁
We have only lost once ( last game ) since 2014 in a league game against the lesser greens . 3-2 win on Sunday.

[Billy Whizz]

Ticket sales always seem particularly rubbish when we play Celtic at ER

Sunday games in general aren’t great for a lot of fans

[GRA]

Certainly the best opportunity we'll have this season. They've got a tough game on Thursday night and not much recovery time until Sunday midday. Sure under Lenny we took points off them at ER after they'd returned from tough Euro trips, no reason why we can't do it again.

[Keith_M]

Is that you Jack 😉 Hoping the players have more belief than yourself 😁
We have only lost once ( last game ) since 2014 in a league game against the lesser greens . 3-2 win on Sunday.

2014-2017 we were in the Championship, then.....

27/01/2018: Celtic 1 - Hibs 0
20/10/2018: Celtc 4 - Hibs 2
06/02/2019: Celtc 2 - Hibs 0
15/12/2019: Celtc 2 - Hibs 0
27/12/2020: Celtc 3 - Hibs 0
27/10/2021: Hibs 1 - Celtc 3
17/01/2022: Celtc 2 -Hibs 0


We've certainly not had the worst record against Celtc (in the league, at least) but it is a bit more than one league defeat

[hibbysam]

2014-2017 we were in the Championship, then.....

27/01/2018: Celtic 1 - Hibs 0
20/10/2018: Celtc 4 - Hibs 2
06/02/2019: Celtc 2 - Hibs 0
15/12/2019: Celtc 2 - Hibs 0
27/12/2020: Celtc 3 - Hibs 0
27/10/2021: Hibs 1 - Celtc 3
17/01/2022: Celtc 2 -Hibs 0


We've certainly not had the worst record against Celtc (in the league, at least) but it is a bit more than one league defeat

Think it was one league defeat at home. Fairly important but small missing part of the statement.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I'm just going to say what I said prior to the League cup final but chucking that game in as well. In those, now three, games the pattern has been the same. Hibs come out play a containing game and get nowhere, as soon as we go behind, I accept we scored first in the final but still, we start taking the game to Celtic and in all three games when we did that we put them on the back foot and we were the better team.

Come out, press them high up the park and they don't know how to cope with it because it's simply not how they are used to having to play. Does that guarantee we can beat them, no it doesn't, but IMO it gives us a far better chance of doing so ... just bloody well get intae thum FFS.

[JimBHibees]

If Dundee can compete with them and only lose to a late goal we can compete also.

[ian cruise]

I'm just going to say what I said prior to the League cup final but chucking that game in as well. In those, now three, games the pattern has been the same. Hibs come out play a containing game and get nowhere, as soon as we go behind, I accept we scored first in the final but still, we start taking the game to Celtic and in all three games when we did that we put them on the back foot and we were the better team.

Come out, press them high up the park and they don't know how to cope with it because it's simply not how they are used to having to play. Does that guarantee we can beat them, no it doesn't, but IMO it gives us a far better chance of doing so ... just bloody well get intae thum FFS.

I hope they do exactly as you've said. I was si frustrated to see us try contain them and go behind in that final then when we had a go they looked incredibly vulnerable. It's all well and good containing a team like Celtic for 40, 60 or even 80 minutes, you might even have more of the ball, but they have players who only need that one chance to make it count so it's a dangerous tactic when playing them.

[huggie1875]

They’re never at their best after a European match so you never know

[Keith_M]

Think it was one league defeat at home. Fairly important but small missing part of the statement.


If you want to win an argument, then the fine detail is always important.

😏

[WeeRussell]

It’s not a time I would describe them as ‘there for the taking’ as they’ve recently become easily the best team in the league again and will finish as champions.

Doesn’t mean we can’t get something though.

[Steve20]

Nope. They're going to cruise to the league and we have won our first league game this year.

They're nowhere near 'there for the taking'.

[silverhibee]

They will get battered again in Norway on Thursday night. Hopefully this will put them off their stride and we can get that big win thats coming.

Not forgetting they will be a bit fatigued from travelling and as you say heads will be down after getting pumped 4-0 by Bodo, 2-1 to the Hibs. :flag:

[hibbysam]

If you want to win an argument, then the fine detail is always important.

😏

I agree, thankfully it wasn’t my argument to win 😁

[Ronniekirk]

Nope. They're going to cruise to the league and we have won our first league game this year.

They're nowhere near 'there for the taking'.

There defends is fragile and a good attacking side Can score goals against them
But equally Thier attack csn win them games even when they concede two eg v Dundee
If we had all our players fit and were on form it would be a winnable game off the back of there away European game
As it is a point would be a decent result for us


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[Waxy]

This kind of "opinion piece" is on another planet. Sorry if that sounds harsh but it really is.

They are lightyears ahead of the rest of us over a 38 game season.

What does "no one wants it" even mean? What do you suggest clubs do that they don't want to? Go bankrupt?

We don't need to look too far back to remember our wee neighbour's attempt to bridge the gap.
Yes your right. No one has the resources to do something about it is maybe a better way to put it

[Keith_M]

I agree, thankfully it wasn’t my argument to win 😁


Fair Point.


Anyway, did you know we've only lost one league game against Celtc at ER since we were promoted in 2017?


Quite encouraging when you think about it.

😏

[SON OF PADDY]

Celtic are ****,get right into them from the first whistle.
There for the taking!

[LunasBoots]

Celtic are ****,get right into them from the first whistle.
There for the taking!

Excuse was they where resting there big players for Sunday before during and after the match 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

It’ll be a very tough game. A draw would be a very good result for us.

[B.H.F.C]

Think they were prioritising our game on Sunday going by their selection tonight.

[gbhibby]

Need to look out the yellow kit for Sunday, get our recruits from Bodo on the park. Celtic have had some embarrassing results in Europe over the years especially under St Brenda

[The 90+2]

Hope Mueller starts. Hit them at pace.