Team v United

[SHODAN]

We have quite a few players back now so finally a bit more to work with.


Dabrowski

Cadden Bushiri Hanlon Doig

Mueller Stevenson Newell Jasper

Doidge Melkersen

[TheCabbage]

No chance he will play 2 up top

[Skol]

Or four at the back

[Hermit Crab]

2 weeks until this game, maybe get a few more back from injury by then.

[Jones28]

Please play something like a 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3.

[MWHIBBIES]

No chance he will play 2 up top

He has multiple times. It didn't work

[LaMotta]

He has multiple times. It didn't work

Apart from against 10 man Motherwell, it hasn't worked with one ( or 3) up top either to be fair.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Please play something like a 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3.

:agree:

3-5-2 for me.

[SHODAN]

:agree:

3-5-2 for me.

Playing a midfield 3 means Campbell in there as Stevenson will have to go to LWB. Not for me unless Doyle-Hayes is back.

[S4uzee]

Playing a midfield 3 means Campbell in there as Stevenson will have to go to LWB. Not for me unless Doyle-Hayes is back.

You could play JDH, Newell and Henderson or even jasper more advanced of the 3

[Slim Shady]

As long as that huddy Drey Wright doesn’t play and we start a game with 11 rather than 10, we’ve got a chance.

They rogered us at ER the last game. We’ve got to fight for this one!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Playing a midfield 3 means Campbell in there as Stevenson will have to go to LWB. Not for me unless Doyle-Hayes is back.

We could go

Rocky
Hanlon
Stevenson

Cadden
JDH
Newell
Doig

Mueller/Jasper as a 10

Doidge/Jasper
Melkersen

[Jones28]

Playing a midfield 3 means Campbell in there as Stevenson will have to go to LWB. Not for me unless Doyle-Hayes is back.

Not if Hanlon is back and Doig plays LWB

[Jones28]

As long as that huddy Drey Wright doesn’t play and we start a game with 11 rather than 10, we’ve got a chance.

They rogered us at ER the last game. We’ve got to fight for this one!

Ah yes, Drey Wright. The cause of all our problems.

[JimBHibees]

As long as that huddy Drey Wright doesn’t play and we start a game with 11 rather than 10, we’ve got a chance.

They rogered us at ER the last game. We’ve got to fight for this one!

Harsh been one of our better players recently

[JimBHibees]

Hoping Clarke and Hanlon can play with either Rocky or Lewis in back 3 allowing Doig to play left mid. Henderson or Mueller supporting Jasper and Elias.

[Since452]

As long as that huddy Drey Wright doesn’t play and we start a game with 11 rather than 10, we’ve got a chance.

They rogered us at ER the last game. We’ve got to fight for this one!

That's it. Have a go at one of our better players recently.

[we are hibs]

That's it. Have a go at one of our better players recently.Porteous has been playing very well recently yet you're constantly on his back.

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[Since452]

Porteous has been playing very well recently yet you're constantly on his back.

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I've given Porteous praise when he deserves it and that's been often. He's arguably our most influential player when he's on the park.

[Slim Shady]

That's it. Have a go at one of our better players recently.

Drey Wright described as one of our better players shows how far we have fallen and are struggling.

The guy is nowhere good enough to play in our midfield.
Wright / Campbell / JDH could be the weakest midfield in SPL.

Powder puff.

[B.H.F.C]

Drey Wright described as one of our better players shows how far we have fallen and are struggling.

The guy is nowhere good enough to play in our midfield.
Wright / Campbell / JDH could be the weakest midfield in SPL.

Powder puff.

Folk have been talking about him doing well because he’s been running about a bit. An attacking player who offers absolutely nothing in attack. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the team.

[sauzeelegod]

Keeper

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Jasper
Melkersen
Mueller

That’s what I’d like to see.
It will be a 343 again though.

[Saint Hibee]

Folk have been talking about him doing well because he’s been running about a bit. An attacking player who offers absolutely nothing in attack. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the team.

Agreed. He improved from dreadful to mediocre and now everybody seem to think he's the new Messiah. He's not; he's not even a naughty boy.

[Springbank]

This game v Utd is enormous.

Win it, get to 40 points (above Utd) into 4th, and likely with the best goal difference of the whole chasing pack.

It would leave us with a 1 point advantage over Utd, & any winner of the Motherwell/St Mirren fixture, with Livi v Motherwell still to come the following week (meaning all those clubs can't all get 6 points from the 2 upcoming games) plus we'd be at least 2 points above Aberdeen.

Basically a win v Utd puts us 4th and in the driving seat, for the top 6 finish.

Lose v Utd and we will likely go into the derby double header 9th (with only Dundee, St Johnstone and the loser of Motherwell/St Mirren below us) and needing a win at Tynecastle plus a range of snookers from other games.

Let's hope the 2 weeks the squad & manager have to prepare for it is well used:agree:

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Harsh been one of our better players recently

But… its all a good laugh isn’t it ?

Hmm no

[JammyDoidger]

He needs to change the shape. Simple as that.

Dabrowski

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Muller
Melkersen
Jasper

[JimBHibees]

But… its all a good laugh isn’t it ?

Hmm no

Nope just a very easy scapegoat which is unfair.

[GreenCastle]

Keeper

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Jasper
Melkersen
Mueller

That’s what I’d like to see.
It will be a 343 again though.

This should be the team. Has to change the shape and get away from this back 3 and 2 holding players as it doesn’t give us enough going forward.

At least give it a go - otherwise it will end 0v0 or we will lose.

[Hibee Mac]

It's going to get ugly if Maloney doesn't change the system and still loses this game.

It seems to be staring most fans in the face but not the manager, always a worrying sign if you ask me ...

[JimBHibees]

Dont see why he should change the shape more to do with getting more attacking players on the pitch imo. Doig to left mid Cadden right mid Henderson or Mueller with Jasper behind Elias.

[flash]

It's going to get ugly if Maloney doesn't change the system and still loses this game.

It seems to be staring most fans in the face but not the manager, always a worrying sign if you ask me ...

He has already changed it both before and during games on numerous occasions.

[GreenCastle]

He has already changed it both before and during games on numerous occasions.

How often has he played 2 up front - remember a 1st half at ER then he changes it half time back to 1 up front and we won I think.

[Hibee Mac]

He has already changed it both before and during games on numerous occasions.The problem he has is that every slight variation on the shape he's played still has too many players playing out of position and not to their strengths.

As a manager he needs to find a way of getting a tune out the squad at his disposal, and I have no doubt we'd have more points than we do if he just focussed on getting players in their natural positions until the end of the season.

[CB Hibs 68]

Difficult to know what team Maloney will put out but one thing I am pretty certain of is that Campbell will play.Maloney rates him highly as he said at the Shareholders meeting.Even if he doesn’t play we still have a hopeless midfield and sadly all I can see is a real struggle till the end of the season.Hate to be so downbeat but this is what happens when you watch this current Hibs team.

[Tambo]

Dabrowski

Rocky
Hanlon

Cadden
Newell
Lewis
Doig

Hauge
Melkersen
Doidge
Jasper

All for goals and glory 😁

[007 Mickey Weir]

Dabrowski

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

Sproule Sproule

Subs

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

[B.H.F.C]

I’d go something along the lines of.

Macey/Dabrowski

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Hauge
JDH/Stevenson
Newell
Jasper

Doig
Melkersen

I think we’re more likely to see something like.

Macey/Dabrowski

Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Cadden
JDH
Newell
Stevenson

Henderson
Melkersen
Jasper

With a bit of luck Porteous wins his appeal and I’d have him in for Rocky.

[Billy Whizz]

Hope none of the 4 first team players away with international squads, pick up injuries
Doig and Campbell got a long trip for Tuesday’s game, Almaty in Kazakhstan

[worcesterhibby]

I'd like to see Hauge getting a start in Midfield, we need energy, positivity and drive in there and from what little I've seen..he's got all of those.


Macey/Dabrowski

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Hauge
Stevenson
Newell
Jasper
Henderson

Melkersen

[JimBHibees]

Hope none of the 4 first team players away with international squads, pick up injuries
Doig and Campbell got a long trip for Tuesday’s game, Almaty in Kazakhstan

Is that a week today? Not ideal that. Assume also playing on astro

[JimBHibees]

Difficult to know what team Maloney will put out but one thing I am pretty certain of is that Campbell will play.Maloney rates him highly as he said at the Shareholders meeting.Even if he doesn’t play we still have a hopeless midfield and sadly all I can see is a real struggle till the end of the season.Hate to be so downbeat but this is what happens when you watch this current Hibs team.

We dont in anyway have a hopeless midfield we were out playing the gorgie galaticos the last time we played until Newell went off

[Billy Whizz]

Is that a week today? Not ideal that. Assume also playing on astro

Yeah a week today, not sure what surface it’s on though
They are around 6 hours ahead of us, so think it’s a morning KO, UK time

[erin go bragh]

We could go

Rocky
Hanlon
Stevenson

Cadden
JDH
Newell
Doig

Mueller/Jasper as a 10

Doidge/Jasper
Melkersen

Might be better if we put someone in goals tho 😁

[bordergreen]

I'd like to see Hauge getting a start in Midfield, we need energy, positivity and drive in there and from what little I've seen..he's got all of those.


Macey/Dabrowski

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Hauge
Stevenson
Newell
Jasper
Henderson

Melkersen

Definitely want to see more of Hauge. Energy and pace, he also knows Melkerson's game really well. I have said this before, Cadden and Hauge on one side, Doig and Jasper on the other side of the pitch. They will terrify teams with their direct play.

[JimBHibees]

Yeah a week today, not sure what surface it’s on though
They are around 6 hours ahead of us, so think it’s a morning KO, UK time

Looks like it is a grass surface. Think game will likely be about 2pm or so Uk time and an evening kick off over there.

[Unseen work]

Really depends who is back from injury, I’m sure Mitchell and Clarke were two we were hoping would be back for this and you’ve got to thing Magennis can’t be far off? No word on McGinn but his looks a sore one that’s easily aggravated and then I’d imagine Macey would be back.

Also depends on if Porteous is suspended or not.

………..……………….Macey…………..…

………….Rocky….Porteous…Hanlon…..

Cadden…..JDH……..Newell…….Doig…..….

………………Jasper…………..Mueller………

…………………………Melkersen…….

Purely for a more attacking and forward thinking option I’d like to see Henderson in centre mid ahead of JDH.

[sauzeelegod]

I’d like to see a 433 but a 352 would be nice also.

Keeper

Rocky
Hanlon
Lewis

Cadden
Henderson
JDH
Newell
Doig

Jasper (playing slightly deeper than Elias)
Melkersen

[blackpoolhibs]

Hoping Clarke and Hanlon can play with either Rocky or Lewis in back 3 allowing Doig to play left mid. Henderson or Mueller supporting Jasper and Elias.

This 100%, he is one of our best attacking players, why we swapped him with Stevenson i have no idea, as good as Lewis has been, he's not the best at going at players or even stretching them, Josh does all that and is getting better all the time too.

[loanheadhibby]

That's it. Have a go at one of our better players recently.
Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

[jgl07]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.
It’s a scary thought but it appears to be true!

[JimBHibees]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

He has done

[JimBHibees]

This 100%, he is one of our best attacking players, why we swapped him with Stevenson i have no idea, as good as Lewis has been, he's not the best at going at players or even stretching them, Josh does all that and is getting better all the time too.

Yep think Doig is definitely one of the players who have progressed recently. Thought he is getting better at left centre back but definitely thinki he offers much more going forward. To have him on one side and Cadden on the right gives us good options wide.

[Skol]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

I don’t get the hate for drey wright

I agree he is not a first pick but due to a horrendous injury list he has become a first pick and has done a good job in difficult circumstances

I don’t see him being a regular when we have players available again but he deserves credit for his contributions recently.

[JimBHibees]

I don’t get the hate for drey wright

I agree he is not a first pick but due to a horrendous injury list he has become a first pick and has done a good job in difficult circumstances

I don’t see him being a regular when we have players available again but he deserves credit for his contributions recently.

So obviously the case he has done it and done fine helping the team in the process. No one is saying he would be first pick but has proved he can do a job for the team. Was good v Celtic and Motherwell.

[McGruber]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

Agreed. 'One of our better players', 'done a job'.. do me a favour. He has been awful. Latterly he has managed plaudits from some quarters on the basis he is there, taking up space, running around, taking up good position and covering runs. At best a couple good interceptions. He does some good work off the ball. This is one of our attacking players. He offers us nothing in attack, nothing in possession. He hides in games and has zero confidence. There is no goals for us there, or assists, or going past a man - nothing incisive. If something does fall for him he hides and bottles. The latest one at pittodrie he is through on goal from a Porto long ball, if he wants it. He doesn't, checks his run shuns the responsibility. He looks busy of course but have rarely seen a player with so little/no end product in a Hibs shirt.

[McGruber]

Think Doidge needs to play. Feel our forward options with Melkerson, Jasper, Mueller, Henderson at the minute are somewhere between too young/inexperienced at the minute. All good exciting players but Doidge needed in there for physicallity and for Elias to bounce off of. Would certainly play Melkerson and Jasper too so that would be my attacking 3

[Unseen work]

Hanlon being back to full fitness will be a huge boost.

Clarke now back training, game might come too soon but with Porteous being out Maloney might Chuck him in.

Id expect Macey to be back.

Magennis? No idea

McGinn? No idea but seemed a sore one

Mitchell? Thought he wouldn’t be out long but still seems to be missing

JDH would be back fit you’d imagine, same with Henderson after his knock.

Would love to see Clarke start as his pace and energy would be a real bonus and he’d be willing to step out from the back with the ball. He’d also allow Cadden to go higher and has the ability to play a good ball forward.

……………………Macey………….

……….Clarke….Rocky….Hanlon….

Cadden…..JDH…..Newell……Doig…..…

…………..Jasper…..Henderson….

…………………..Melkersen……

although I expect it to be

……………………Macey………….

……….Rocky…Hanlon….Doig

Cadden…..JDH…..Newell……Stevenson…..…

…………..Jasper…..Henderson….

…………………..Melkersen……

[gbhibby]

Dabrowski

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

Sproule Sproule

Subs

Sproule Sproule Sproule Sproule

Sproule should start in goals as the song says

[Since452]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

He has hasn't he?

[Jones28]

He has hasn't he?

No, never, hes terrible/shocking/dreadful :blah::blah:

[B.H.F.C]

He has hasn't he?

Naw, he’s run about a bit. He’s an attacker who hasn’t contributed anything in attack.

[Since452]

Naw, he’s run about a bit. He’s an attacker who hasn’t contributed anything in attack.

Run about a bit? Harsh

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Deary me, you really believe Drey Wright can do a job for us.
That's frightening.

"deary me" - stopped reading the remainder of post.

[MikeyS]

one interesting observation from all these line-ups is that nobody of us has chosen Campbell. He will be an automatic pick I'd imagine, not that I'd agree with that be he is definitely a Maloney favourite.

[B.H.F.C]

one interesting observation from all these line-ups is that nobody of us has chosen Campbell. He will be an automatic pick I'd imagine, not that I'd agree with that be he is definitely a Maloney favourite.

I’m not so sure with players becoming available. Think Newell is the only automatic pick in there at the moment and a case of one other. Maloney does like Campbell but think he’s played more than he would due to injuries. Know it’s going back a bit but he went with Newell and JDH in the last derby when both available. JDH was then injured when Newell came back but I think he’ll be back in the side having fully recovered after the break.

[JimBHibees]

I’m not so sure with players becoming available. Think Newell is the only automatic pick in there at the moment and a case of one other. Maloney does like Campbell but think he’s played more than he would due to injuries. Know it’s going back a bit but he went with Newell and JDH in the last derby when both available. JDH was then injured when Newell came back but I think he’ll be back in the side having fully recovered after the break.

Agree think Doyle Hayes comes in on Saturday

[Billy Whizz]

Think the under 21 lads arrived back in the small hours this morning, so should be in good nick come Saturday

Could be our biggest crowd of the season, out with Old Firm, Hearts and £5 ticket deals
United seemingly sold almost 2,000 tickets already, should create a good atmosphere

[Gmack7]

Think the under 21 lads arrived back in the small hours this morning, so should be in good nick come Saturday

Could be our biggest crowd of the season, out with Old Firm, Hearts and £5 ticket deals
United seemingly sold almost 2,000 tickets already, should create a good atmosphere
A huge game with a win vital to installing a bit positivity amongst fans and players before the double header

[Billy Whizz]

A huge game with a win vital to installing a bit positivity amongst fans and players before the double header

Absolutely, a good win will do wonders for the players and the fans, although we probably need it for a top 6 position

[Dr_Regal]

Keeper

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Jasper
Melkersen
Mueller

That’s what I’d like to see.
It will be a 343 again though.

Missing Porto, but that’s our best team.

[flash]

Keeper

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Jasper
Melkersen
Mueller

That’s what I’d like to see.
It will be a 343 again though.

Swap Doidge in for Mueller and that will do for me.

[S4uzee]

I’d be tempted to start Clarke with a view to playing him at Tynecastle. Doubt he’d start at Hampden with Porteous back

[JimBHibees]

I’d be tempted to start Clarke with a view to playing him at Tynecastle. Doubt he’d start at Hampden with Porteous back

Think he would play instead of Rocky if he is fit. Can't see him starting Saturday

[GRA]

Keeper

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Doig

Henderson
JDH
Newell

Jasper
Melkersen
Mueller

That’s what I’d like to see.
It will be a 343 again though.

That's the team for me. Doidge hasn't been at the races recently but give him the last 20 minutes of we're chasing a goal or need to see the game out.

Need to put the two derby games on the back burner for now. Game is massive for top 6, victory will all but guarantee it, and we need to be there every season as a minimum.

[JimBHibees]

That's the team for me. Doidge hasn't been at the races recently but give him the last 20 minutes of we're chasing a goal or need to see the game out.

Need to put the two derby games on the back burner for now. Game is massive for top 6, victory will all but guarantee it, and we need to be there every season as a minimum.

That defence gives me the fear. Get Cadden and Doig further up the pitch. Lewis in back 3

[flash]

That defence gives me the fear. Get Cadden and Doig further up the pitch. Lewis in back 3

It really is a massive problem having Porteous miss so many games.

[A Hi-Bee]

It really is a massive problem having Porteous miss so many games.

Aye we need to get rid o him in the summer, do you think anyone will buy him, as you never seem to miss a trick to slag the guy off, all in my humble opinion of course.
:greengrin

[Key West]

People get a bit anxious over formations, it is not subbuteo,
systems in the modern game are flexible and change throughout the course of the 90 minutes.
We could improve by finishing the game with eleven instead of 10.

[flash]

Aye we need to get rid o him in the summer, do you think anyone will buy him, as you never seem to miss a trick to slag the guy off, all in my humble opinion of course.
:greengrin

Look forward to you showing me when I did that.

[JimBHibees]

It really is a massive problem having Porteous miss so many games.

Agree hoping Clarke can hit the ground running or McGinn becomes available again

[Highwayman]

I’d be tempted to start Clarke with a view to playing him at Tynecastle. Doubt he’d start at Hampden with Porteous back

Could someone clarify what four games Porteous will be missing.

When Bushiri got a straight red he missed two consecutive games one of which was a Scottish cup tie.

[nonshinyfinish]

Could someone clarify what four games Porteous will be missing.

When Bushiri got a straight red he missed two consecutive games one of which was a Scottish cup tie.

Should only be league games – Rocky's applied to cup games as well because it was for violent conduct.

[Billy Whizz]

Could someone clarify what four games Porteous will be missing.

When Bushiri got a straight red he missed two consecutive games one of which was a Scottish cup tie.

Next 2 league games, and first 2 games after the split

[Unseen work]

I’d actually like to see Mueller get a consistent run in the team, been very stop start or him since he’s came in.

He’s also have the want to get in the box and score goals. He’s shown he can create chances too with either a feint to beat his man, intelligent turn or good cross.

I can’t see it but I’d like to see Mueller behind the 2 with Henderson centre mid.

………………………Macey…………….

……….Clarke…..Rocky….Hanlon….

Cadden….Henderson…Newell….Doig….

………….Mueller……………..Jasper……

…………………….Melkersen……

To me that has a real good balance about it and attacking intent.

[Superfurry72]

With Clarke on the way back at long last, anyone got any idea when Kyle Magennis, Demi Mitchell and Paul McGinn will be available again? Shaun Maloney said Magennis had got a "knock" resulting in a "slight setback" on January 31 - exactly two months ago. Mitchell got injured on February 13 against Arbroath but said it "wasn't as bad as first feared" - that was seven weeks ago on Sunday. There's been very little news about McGinn's injury.

[Ronniekirk]

With Clarke on the way back at long last, anyone got any idea when Kyle Magennis, Demi Mitchell and Paul McGinn will be available again? Shaun Maloney said Magennis had got a "knock" resulting in a "slight setback" on January 31 - exactly two months ago. Mitchell got injured on February 13 against Arbroath but said it "wasn't as bad as first feared" - that was seven weeks ago on Sunday. There's been very little news about McGinn's injury.

Before the break he indicated Mcginn could be back after the international break and Mitchel was making better progress
He also confirmed McGennis is back training but he is likely to be longer than the others in getting back into first team squad
Thought some bounce games might have been organised during the break to help give some players game time


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[andrew70]

Dabrowski
Bushiri Hanlon Doig
Cadden JDH Newell Stevenson
Jasper Henderson
Melkersen

[B.H.F.C]

Dabrowski
Bushiri Hanlon Doig
Cadden JDH Newell Stevenson
Jasper Henderson
Melkersen

Think this will be the team. But really hope Doig is back out wide and Stevenson in to the back three, makes us a better team IMO.

[JimBHibees]

Dabrowski
Bushiri Hanlon Doig
Cadden JDH Newell Stevenson
Jasper Henderson
Melkersen

Macey not back?

[andrew70]

Macey not back?

In the goalkeeping vid through the week he was absent from training.

[Hibee Mac]

I’d actually like to see Mueller get a consistent run in the team, been very stop start or him since he’s came in.

He’s also have the want to get in the box and score goals. He’s shown he can create chances too with either a feint to beat his man, intelligent turn or good cross.

I can’t see it but I’d like to see Mueller behind the 2 with Henderson centre mid.

………………………Macey…………….

……….Clarke…..Rocky….Hanlon….

Cadden….Henderson…Newell….Doig….

………….Mueller……………..Jasper……

…………………….Melkersen……

To me that has a real good balance about it and attacking intent.I worry about Mueller, he's looked well off it for a while now. Add to that Maloney doesn't appear to want to start/play him either which is a bad sign.

I really liked his link up with Cadden in his first couple of appearances for us but since then he's looked a mixture of unfit, slow and positionally poor. Last game against Motherwell he honestly looked like he didn't know where he was supposed to be half the time.

[Hibby70]

Just had a look at the availability tomorrow and looks like a pretty healthy crowd.

[ahibby]

I worry about Mueller, he's looked well off it for a while now. Add to that Maloney doesn't appear to want to start/play him either which is a bad sign.

I really liked his link up with Cadden in his first couple of appearances for us but since then he's looked a mixture of unfit, slow and positionally poor. Last game against Motherwell he honestly looked like he didn't know where he was supposed to be half the time.

I had been thinking they same, and previously asked about his absence from the team. It was confirmed as we all know that it was down to Covid, and he hasn't looked the same since. He did look slow, compared to the start he made, so he is currently a concern for me. He was brought on as a sub in our last game only to be subbed again before the end of the match, which would imply that he doesn't yet have a full ninety in him or he wasn't as effective as was hoped he'd be. We will see what he's like in the next couple of games then I'm sure we will know more.

[WhileTheChief..]

I worry about Mueller, he's looked well off it for a while now. Add to that Maloney doesn't appear to want to start/play him either which is a bad sign.

I really liked his link up with Cadden in his first couple of appearances for us but since then he's looked a mixture of unfit, slow and positionally poor. Last game against Motherwell he honestly looked like he didn't know where he was supposed to be half the time.

Before his debut, we were making out he would be our star man and things would improve once he was up to speed. Hasn't really worked out like that!

[Since452]

Before his debut, we were making out he would be our star man and things would improve once he was up to speed. Hasn't really worked out like that!

Thought he had a very good debut. Looked a bit rusty but very skillful. Not really pushed on much but coming to Scotland in January after not playing much then hitting the ground running was maybe asking a bit much. Think he'll do well for us. For me Henderson is the poorest of our January signings. Just don't see what he offers.

[GreenCastle]

Mueller rarely plays 90 mins and he usually came off at times in MLS. He’s played x2 90 mins for Hibs.

Henderson only played a full 90 against Livi.

Massive game tomorrow - really hope we play well and get some momentum. But we must get more players forward and away from this back 3 and sitting 2 defensive shape.

[Jones28]

I don’t like to say this but tomorrow is a big game. 3 games, tomorrow could define our season and the following 2 definitely will.

3 wins are absolutely essential, I’ll take them any which way but they’re all must wins if we want this season to count for anything.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Can I head to the west stand tomorrow and purchase a ticket as a walk-up or do you need to order online first?

[Since452]

I don’t like to say this but tomorrow is a big game. 3 games, tomorrow could define our season and the following 2 definitely will.

3 wins are absolutely essential, I’ll take them any which way but they’re all must wins if we want this season to count for anything.

My worry is we take our eye off the ball tomorrow because it's the lesser of the three games. Hopefully the players don't see it that way. Huge game like you say. Point to prove after they turned us over at ER last time.

[Scooter]

My worry is we take our eye off the ball tomorrow because it's the lesser of the three games. Hopefully the players don't see it that way. Huge game like you say. Point to prove after they turned us over at ER last time.

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3

[GreenCastle]

I don’t like to say this but tomorrow is a big game. 3 games, tomorrow could define our season and the following 2 definitely will.

3 wins are absolutely essential, I’ll take them any which way but they’re all must wins if we want this season to count for anything.

Lose tomorrow and I can’t see us making top 6.

Actually I think we must win tomorrow if we want top 6.

[S4uzee]

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3

Absolutely no chance

[IberianHibernian]

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3 Certainly a huge game , maybe not the most important of the 3 as I`d take a win at Hampden if we only win 1 ( win including by penalties ) but a win tomorrow is probably more important than a win at Tynecastle . Win tomorrow puts us 4th again and close to clinching top 6 . Top 6 is important for 2 reasons - avoid any relegation worries and go for European places ( 5th place guarantees us a place in Europe which is I suppose our minimum target every year ) . Top 6 also means a couple of big post split gates if Hearts and Rangers visit us .

[JammyDoidger]

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3

Your having a laugh. Hampden is by far and away the most important.

[Since452]

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3

Big game no doubt but wouldn't say that.

[Jones28]

I would say tomorrow is the most important of the 3

No danger.

[H18 SFR]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.

[lucky]

The next 3 games will define Maloney’s time as Hibs manager. If it goes wrong then the pressure will also be on Maloney, BK and Ron Gordon especially after the sacking Jack Ross. Where most of the media thought Hibs were going through one of our better times in terms of successful results on the pitch.

[Green Reaper]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.

That’s a big disappointment if true

[JimBHibees]

I don’t like to say this but tomorrow is a big game. 3 games, tomorrow could define our season and the following 2 definitely will.

3 wins are absolutely essential, I’ll take them any which way but they’re all must wins if we want this season to count for anything.

Don't think they are all must wins. Think we are likely to need a minimum of 3 points possibly more from the two league games to get top 6 place.

[OldEast]

That’s a big disappointment if true

Not too bad an injury it seems. SM says he'll wait until last minute before he decides.

[JimBHibees]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.

Ffs

[Green Reaper]

Not too bad an injury it seems. SM says he'll wait until last minute before he decides.

🤞

[Eyrie]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.

Let's hope not.

Jasper is one of the few bright spots in our current poor run of form.

[mikefadge]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.
please no!

[LeithMike]

……………………Macey………….

……….Clarke….Rocky….Hanlon….

Cadden…..JDH…..Newell……Doig…..…

…………..Jasper…..Henderson….

…………………..Melkersen……

although I expect it to be

……………………Macey………….

……….Rocky…Hanlon….Doig

Cadden…..JDH…..Newell……Stevenson…..…

…………..Jasper…..Henderson….

…………………..Melkersen……

Both those teams are worrying as there is no one in there to break the lines. Both very compartmentalised which can be outnumbered in all areas of the park by a mobile team - as Livingston recently showed against us.

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[Since452]

Not too bad an injury it seems. SM says he'll wait until last minute before he decides.

If that's the case I'm not sure I'd risk starting him today as big as today's game is. If he was out both Hearts games it would be a huge blow.

[Jones28]

Don't think they are all must wins. Think we are likely to need a minimum of 3 points possibly more from the two league games to get top 6 place.

There are so many caveats and permutations to that though.

[Jones28]

SSN saying Jasper is a doubt.

****ing hell, there is just no relenting.

[Jones28]

The next 3 games will define Maloney’s time as Hibs manager. If it goes wrong then the pressure will also be on Maloney, BK and Ron Gordon especially after the sacking Jack Ross. Where most of the media thought Hibs were going through one of our better times in terms of successful results on the pitch.

That’s where I’m at.

[Billy Whizz]

United have 3 key players as doubts for today, Harkes, Levitt and Butcher

[Hibernia&Alba]

That’s where I’m at.

I can't get excited about today. Watching Hibs just now feels like a necessary chore rather than a pleasure. We are so boring to watch and goals are like hens teeth. The semi final is a massive exception, but the league games are hard work.

[Callum_62]

Doig and Jasper both have knocks

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[green day]

Doig and Jasper both have knocks

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Christ almighty, when will we get even a wee break, ffs??????

[Jones28]

Doig and Jasper both have knocks

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I refuse to believe we have ever had worse luck with injuries. This is just unrelenting.

[JimBHibees]

Listening to Shaun on his interview get the impression he is considering starting Clarke which may reflect what injuries we have. Also mentioned Macey being a doubt.

[Ronniekirk]

I refuse to believe we have ever had worse luck with injuries. This is just unrelenting.

And no doubt we will end up with a few after Hearts league game will be part of their strategy to weaken us for Cup Semi no doubt


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[flash]

And no doubt we will end up with a few after Hearts league game will be part of their strategy to weaken us for Cup Semi no doubt


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We could do it to them too could we not?

[OldEast]

We could do it to them too could we not?

Big risk as we are Scottish refs biggest target.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

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[CLASS OF 72 -73]

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No Campbell or Wright to start. Team looks okay considering the injuries

[B.H.F.C]

The next 3 games will define Maloney’s time as Hibs manager. If it goes wrong then the pressure will also be on Maloney, BK and Ron Gordon especially after the sacking Jack Ross. Where most of the media thought Hibs were going through one of our better times in terms of successful results on the pitch.

Agree that the next fortnight will define him. But who really gives a toss what the media thought?

[B.H.F.C]

Happy with that team.

[Since452]

2-0 Hibs

[FilipinoHibs]

Agree that the next fortnight will define him. But who really gives a toss what the media thought?

He is in for the long term given the investment and rebuilding the academy and recruitment team. He will be judged on next season