Todays match

[Unseen work]

Porteous doesn’t half try to force things does he

[matty_f]

Hanlon actually remind me of the Pilots talking on the tannoy before the plane takes off.

:faf:

[Jim44]

Hanlons having a shocker behind the mic. Can’t make out anything.

I think he’s hooked up to a crappy microphone.

[Northernhibee]

Hanlon actually remind me of the Pilots talking on the tannoy before the plane takes off.

On the plus side it does give the atmosphere of sitting in the East stand and trying to make out the tannoy system there.

[SHODAN]

Can't infer too much from a pre-season game but this is very impressive.

[green day]

First time I have seen delfierre. Looks useful

[Squealing pig]

Sounds like commentary from virtual racing

[Northernhibee]

Can't infer too much from a pre-season game but this is very impressive.

It's very pleasing how high up the pitch we are, all ten outfield players in the opposition half. Not letting Hartlepool build anything or get out.

[Since452]

Complete missmatch this but very encouraging signs.

[matty_f]

Saw a Hartlepool fan write “I think they’re playing more players than us” 😆

That’s what it’s like!! They’ve been as bad as we’ve been good.

[green day]

Great control by Lee Johnson there 🤭

[SChibs]

First time I have seen delfierre. Looks useful

Although he only came on for 10 minutes I thought he looked decent vs St Johnstone in the last game. Took the ball in well and showed a bit of potential

[green day]

Although he only came on for 10 minutes I thought he looked decent vs St Johnstone in the last game. Took the ball in well and showed a bit of potential
I had given up on the season then, think I was drunk 😉

[SHODAN]

Who were the captains in either half?

[Springbank]

Hanlons having a shocker behind the mic. Can’t make out anything.

McGeady looks a serious upgrade from Jasper and IIRC he has a particularly good record v the Jambos from his days at Celtic & Sunderland

I'm going to stick my neck out and say Hanlon is a step up from Tam McManus on co-comms :greengrin

Go on skipper

[Tambo]

Johnson will be happy with that run out for sure, Friday will be a tougher challenge so will be interesting to see if he mixes up much of the line ups.

[hibsforeurope]

Useful workout, can't read much as opposition offered nothing and were really bad. Clear we still need a striker, getting in to good wide areas but not capitalising.

[Smartie]

We are Hibs, we are good again.

[Unseen work]

Well done Hibs.

Loads of positives to take from that and well done on Johnson for his first win.

The pressing was very noticeable and the players looked good at it.

Hartlepool were awful however and never offered any threat or showed any quality, that’s the most defensive I’ve seen a team in a friendly.

Fitness exercise though and the players will no doubt feel the benefit.

[JeMeSouviens]

Hanlon actually remind me of the Pilots talking on the tannoy before the plane takes off.

Presumably, with your track record, you could tell which side of the plane he was sitting on? :wink:

[HH81]

Decent run out, good for fitness.

All the ball throughout.

Not sure why Hartlepool played that way as can't have got much out of the game.

[CockneyRebel]

The You Tube channel has been absolutely fine with me.

Any suggestions as to why my picture keeps breaking up consistently? Is it liable to be a bad internet connection (BT)? I get this now and again on YouTube so it must be an ongoing problem but it spoiled the match for me today.

[theonlywayisup]

Impressed with Delferriere.

Also thought Campbell was effective, works hard and was on the ball a lot.

[SHODAN]

Decent run out, good for fitness.

All the ball throughout.

Not sure why Hartlepool played that way as can't have got much out of the game.

They didn't look fit at all. Hartley must be wondering what he's got himself into.

[Northernhibee]

Miller giving Johnson a pleasing headache, Cadden had made that position his own but Miller was excellent.

If we are going to go 4-2-3-1 then I'd be tempted with the following:


Marshall

Miller
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

JDH
Kenneh

Tavares
Henderson
McGeady

Youan

[Golden Bear]

Any suggestions as to why my picture keeps breaking up consistently? Is it liable to be a bad internet connection (BT)? I get this now and again on YouTube so it must be an ongoing problem but it spoiled the match for me today.

No idea. Is it only the You Tube channel or your internet connection in general?

[wookie70]

Great run out. New players looking decent and those we already know look like they know the brief and are working together. Promising start

[SHODAN]

Miller giving Johnson a pleasing headache, Cadden had made that position his own but Miller was excellent.

If we are going to go 4-2-3-1 then I'd be tempted with the following:


Marshall

Miller
Porteous
Hanlon
Stevenson

JDH
Kenneh

Tavares
Henderson
McGeady

Youan

Cadden would be fine as part of a midfield three IMO.

Wonder if the plan is to move Miller to the left if Doig goes.

[CockneyRebel]

No idea. Is it only the You Tube channel or your internet connection in general?

It was fine last year with the games on Hibs TV and I've watched videos on IPlayer and live matches from TV channels on my laptop and they were fine so it may be just a YouTube problem.

[SteveHFC]

We're going to do the treble this season.

[Since452]

Not getting too excited it's only our first pre season game.
Not getting too excited it's only our first pre season game.
Not getting too excited it's only our first pre season game.

Ach bugger it, that was tremendous. The Hibs are back :flag:

[Jim44]

Decent run out, good for fitness.

All the ball throughout.

Not sure why Hartlepool played that way as can't have got much out of the game.


They didn't look fit at all. Hartley must be wondering what he's got himself into.

Maybe Hartley will be quite happy, having told his guys to ‘get out there and keep the score as low as possible’. :greengrin They were truly abysmal.

[SaulGoodman]

Presumably, with your track record, you could tell which side of the plane he was sitting on? :wink:

The captains always sit on the left :wink:

[superfurryhibby]

What was the final score and who got the goals?

[Northernhibee]

What was the final score and who got the goals?


2-0, Henderson and Porteous. Melkersen had the ball in the net but it was offside.

[Hibernian Verse]

What was the final score and who got the goals?

2-0 Henderson, Porteous

[superfurryhibby]

2-0 Henderson, Porteous

Cheers, pesky work prevented viewing. Good work from the Hibees.

[JamesHFC]

McGeady is going to be a huge player for us this season.

[GreenArmy1875]

Hartlepool didn't look good but we also made them look poor by the way we pressed, got stuck in and attacked.

First game and impressed so far but not getting carried away

Jair and Youan very raw and need time to adapt to a more physical game.

Was impressed with Miller and Delfeirre.

[Allant1981]

Who were the captains in either half?

Marshall 1st half, didnt see the 2nd

[Johnny_Leith]

Caveat that we were playing an unimpressive Hartlepool side, who I believe are pretty low on squad numbers with no senior strikers, but it was promising from Hibs.

We certainly looked like a side willing to put in the hard work with lots of pressing, especially in the 45 minutes. We seemed stronger on a lot of the basics such as getting players into the box and making runs off the ball than last season where we were reliant on Boyle for the first half and then Maloney had us own half possession champions for the second.

I like the look of Miller, a great build and engine with plenty aggression even in a friendly. Kenneh, pinged a lovely 60-yard pass and made some good tackles - maybe the wrong footwear today but he looks promising, McLelland looked very comfortable on the ball although we didn't see much of him defensively as H'Pool offered v little going forward. Bushiri very composed and looked more comfortable than last season. I think it'll be a really big year for JDH who I rate highly, from today it looks like his role will be to get further up the park and move the ball forward which I think will suit him well.

Tavares, I like that he's constantly looking to take people on but showed maturity to slow it down and keep ball at times too, will be interesting to see how he does this season. Youan showed great pace and could have scored, bringing a decent save out the goalie and set up a good change for Hauge who despite not scoring looked lively. Delfierre looks composed and confident and I was impressed by Hendersons work rate, which is one of my main points of contention with him based on last season.

No prizes for seeing how good McGeady is/will be, he showed he still has a decent turn of pace too which I was slightly surprised about, really excited for him to tear it up this season.

A promising start, looking forward to further development of the team and the upcoming games.

[Just Alf]

Enjoyed that, one of the few things at the mo that makes covid worth having, might miss next game as I'll be back in office!

Was pleased that Rocky made a good showing.

GGTTH!

[Northernhibee]

Enjoyed that, one of the few things at the mo that makes covid worth having, might miss next game as I'll be back in office!

Was pleased that Rocky made a good showing.

GGTTH!

I picked up COVID at just the right time, will have covered both games :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

No prizes for seeing how good McGeady is/will be, he showed he still has a decent turn of pace too which I was slightly surprised about, really excited for him to tear it up this season.


Didn’t look like someone who had only had 2 days training and hadn’t played for over 7 months.

He’ll be massive for us this season, definitely think he’ll be used out wide now. It would be a waste to play him centrally with that crossing ability.

[Stairway 2 7]

Really enjoyed that. Looks like a better squad, although obviously just one friendly. A few good selection headaches. Miller will shine for us, tremendous touch and athleticism.

[Brightside]

HarTlepool were knackered in the 2nd half which game us loads of freedom to knock the ball about. First half our pressing was exceptional and that clearly broke the Hartlepool boys. Can't wait to see us in a "real" game soon.

[NAE NOOKIE]

That wasn't a bad watch, good pressing by the whole team and a few decent individual performances as well, definitely a step up from Maloneyball already by the looks of it. We still seem to have a problem in that we got the ball into the box from wide quite a few times with no striker near to getting on the end of it, but early days and all that.

But in all honesty its hard to judge us as on the back of that game, Hartlepool looked a really poor team, Hibs could have had me in goals today and I probably would have kept a clean sheet, whether that was because our pressing high up simply prevented them getting up the park or they just weren't good enough to do it is hard to say, probably a combination of both.

Good start to pre season with a few of the new guys looking like they could be real assets, but I'll wait until we play opposition a good level above what we played today before I start getting too excited about our prospects for the new season. Winning games is never a bad thing though :greengrin

[Paulie Walnuts]

Are Hartlepool part time?

I’d presume not but some of their players looked miles from being professional full time athletes.

[Nicho87]

Good performance and Johnson has only had 6-10 sessions with the boys.

Season kicks off soon I think we’re a vastly different animal. The waiting to strike for the press was very impressive.

[flash]

That wasn't a bad watch, good pressing by the whole team and a few decent individual performances as well, definitely a step up from Maloneyball already by the looks of it. We still seem to have a problem in that we got the ball into the box from wide quite a few times with no striker near to getting on the end of it, but early days and all that.

But in all honesty its hard to judge us as on the back of that game, Hartlepool looked a really poor team, Hibs could have had me in goals today and I probably would have kept a clean sheet, whether that was because our pressing high up simply prevented them getting up the park or they just weren't good enough to do it is hard to say, probably a combination of both.

Good start to pre season with a few of the new guys looking like they could be real assets, but I'll wait until we play opposition a good level above what we played today before I start getting too excited about our prospects for the new season. Winning games is never a bad thing though :greengrin

That covers it perfectly for me.

Early days but good signs.

[Aldo]

HarTlepool were knackered in the 2nd half which game us loads of freedom to knock the ball about. First half our pressing was exceptional and that clearly broke the Hartlepool boys. Can't wait to see us in a "real" game soon.

Not sure the dry pitch helped us but we managed the conditions and controlled the game from the off.

We also had a desire to get on the ball. Everyone showed and everyone fought even though it was only a friendly


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[McGruber]

Really enjoyed that. Looks like a better squad, although obviously just one friendly. A few good selection headaches. Miller will shine for us, tremendous touch and athleticism.

Yeah, really enjoyed that and looks like a better squad - plus with any luck we will see Nisbet, Magennis, Mitchell & Hanlon get back to fitness, 4 big players on top of that showing. Also Mr Bojangoals to bring into the mix.

[Since452]

A big positive for me was how fit and sharp the players looked. I know we were playing poor opposition but it sometimes looked as if we had 2 or 3 extra men. The press was excellent as was the quick transition when winning the ball back.

[patlowe]

Have to say (with all the pre-season caveats included) I was shocked by how bad Hartlepool were - they got to the FA Cup 4th round and EFL Trophy semis last year. Surely this was a shadow side as if this game was anything to go by Hibs are a good few tiers above their level.

Putting that to the side, Hibs looked hungry, fit and confident, while all the new guys and youngsters showed up well. We are still lacking a reliable, robust centre forward IMO though in flashes Youan showed he could be a real threat. If we keep McGeady fit, he is going to be a gamechanger also.

[Since452]

Have to say (with all the pre-season caveats included) I was shocked by how bad Hartlepool were - they got to the FA Cup 4th round and EFL Trophy semis last year. Surely this was a shadow side as if this game was anything to go by Hibs are a good few tiers above their level.

Putting that to the side, Hibs looked hungry, fit and confident, while all the new guys and youngsters showed up well. We are still lacking a reliable, robust centre forward IMO though in flashes Youan showed he could be a real threat. If we keep McGeady fit, he is going to be a gamechanger also.

McGeady oozed quality. It was obvious.

[Golden Bear]

We looked physically to be a lot stronger than Hartlepool which is quite unusual as when we've played against English teams in the past it's been the opposite.

Overall, there were many encouraging signs however I also thought the same after Maloney's first game in charge. 😆

[H18 SFR]

So glad football is back. Just finished watching, really enjoyed the game, lots of positives.

[Hibees1973]

Couldn't watch the game on you tube as was at work.

Reading these comments on the game today was good, made me smile which didn't happen at any point when Maloney was in charge.

Positive start.

[Big90inOz]

Impressed with Delferriere.

Also thought Campbell was effective, works hard and was on the ball a lot.

Thought Delferrier looked very good, always playing with his head up and just seems like time moves slower around him. Could become a very good player.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Have to say (with all the pre-season caveats included) I was shocked by how bad Hartlepool were - they got to the FA Cup 4th round and EFL Trophy semis last year. Surely this was a shadow side as if this game was anything to go by Hibs are a good few tiers above their level.

Putting that to the side, Hibs looked hungry, fit and confident, while all the new guys and youngsters showed up well. We are still lacking a reliable, robust centre forward IMO though in flashes Youan showed he could be a real threat. If we keep McGeady fit, he is going to be a gamechanger also.

Ourselves and every other top flight team in Scotland are a good bit above their level. League Two in England is a really, really poor standard and is probably similar to our Championship.

[Cat Stanton]

What was the score?

(not being lazy - can't see it mentioned on the thread!)

[Allant1981]

What was the score?

(not being lazy - can't see it mentioned on the thread!)

2-0

[HoboHarry]

2-0
Who scored?

[Allant1981]

Who scored?

Henderson 1st half and porteous 2nd half

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Much like when Mowbray took over from Blobby and I seen the team for the first time, I’m getting the same vibe with LJ on this initial showing.

[AL-Qaholik]

Still not convinced any of our strikers can play up front on their own.

[Pretty Boy]

I watched as much as I could at work and thought it was good for what it was. Looked very much like the training exercise it was for both teams but there was signs of encouragement.

I'm not sure you can read too much into today either way but it was good to get a win. It doesn't mean a lot, just as a loss wouldn't have, but it removes any excuse for early negativity.

The real test comes when we line up against Clyde in just over a week, games like today will help us be ready for that.

[Mcbizz1998]

Pretty pleasing performance overall. Can see what we are trying to do and some good run outs.

- Miller was excellent.
- McGeady is just classy despite not being fully fit yet.
- Tavares did well and Kenneh came into the game.

Unless we have a replacement lined up we shouldn’t be letting Doidge go anywhere. He is our only fit, proper centre forward.


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[brog]

Have to say (with all the pre-season caveats included) I was shocked by how bad Hartlepool were - they got to the FA Cup 4th round and EFL Trophy semis last year. Surely this was a shadow side as if this game was anything to go by Hibs are a good few tiers above their level.

Putting that to the side, Hibs looked hungry, fit and confident, while all the new guys and youngsters showed up well. We are still lacking a reliable, robust centre forward IMO though in flashes Youan showed he could be a real threat. If we keep McGeady fit, he is going to be a gamechanger also.


TBF to Hartlepool they've lost some of their better players and only just brought in 4 from Scotland. They also lost one of their better players, Tom Crawford early on today, leaving them without a striker. Pleased with Hibs though but as ever our finishing needs to be better. Mind you Youan was spanking them in during the warm up. Great support and some very funny but rather rude chants directed at Paul Hartley.

[Since452]

I watched as much as I could at work and thought it was good for what it was. Looked very much like the training exercise it was for both teams but there was signs of encouragement.

I'm not sure you can read too much into today either way but it was good to get a win. It doesn't mean a lot, just as a loss wouldn't have, but it removes any excuse for early negativity.

The real test comes when we line up against Clyde in just over a week, games like today will help us be ready for that.

Based on that we will absolutley murder Clyde.

[tonyrougier123]

Youan and kenneh both grew into that game left me wanting to see more.
Miller looks a good athletic talent.definitely will suit playing in our game.
A few positives from that.
Still disappointed with the central play.whilst we were willing time after time to go wide we missed runs through the centre of opposition box.
Youan had one very direct run at them but I can’t think of another.

Was a very comfortable game for hibs.

[bingo70]

I wonder if the next game out there will be two different sides playing half a game each again or if we will start to work on getting a team ready for the Clyde game?

Has there been an interview with LJ since the game?

[One Day Soon]

Don't make any assumptions on the back of that game. I heard a live interview with Hartley, last weekend I think, at which point he had just nine signed professionals on the Hartlepool books.

[Sioux]

Still not convinced any of our strikers can play up front on their own.

The strikers didn't play up front on their own. We were camped 35 yards from their goal with plenty players around the strikers.

If we continually punted the long ball in their direction, you might have a point, but on that showing, I don't know how you can judge this lone striker theory today.

[Northernhibee]

Don't make any assumptions on the back of that game. I heard a live interview with Hartley, last weekend I think, at which point he had just nine signed professionals on the Hartlepool books.

Entirely for balance, he's a massive scruffy Hertz trumpet and we're defo going to win the league :agree:

[Tambo]

Youan and kenneh both grew into that game left me wanting to see more.
Miller looks a good athletic talent.definitely will suit playing in our game.
A few positives from that.
Still disappointed with the central play.whilst we were willing time after time to go wide we missed runs through the centre of opposition box.
Youan had one very direct run at them but I can’t think of another.

Was a very comfortable game for hibs.

Youan definitely grew into the game and looks like he has a good burst of pace and seems to be able to handle himself.

Should of maybe pass it across goal for his first chance but did excatly that for Hauge's effort.

Look forward to seeing him again Friday.

[Mikey]

Any suggestions as to why my picture keeps breaking up consistently? Is it liable to be a bad internet connection (BT)? I get this now and again on YouTube so it must be an ongoing problem but it spoiled the match for me today.

Sounds like slow internet. Check it here.......

https://speedtest.btwholesale.com/

What speed are you getting?

[HendoDelivered]

Melkersen and Hendo look to have bulked up a little

[green day]

Melkersen and Hendo look to have bulked up a little
So have I, and that's not a good thing.......

[Still Smiling]

Hanlons having a shocker behind the mic. Can’t make out anything.
I thought Hanlon was clear and great insight to tactics and the managers way of working.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I thought Hanlon was clear and great insight to tactics and the managers way of working.

Seemed perfectly coherent to me too, apart from the odd wee problem with the blustery wind which he can hardly be blamed for.

[JimBHibees]

Seemed perfectly coherent to me too, apart the odd wee problem with the blustery wind which he can hardly be blamed for.

Agree was absolutely fine

[One Day Soon]

Entirely for balance, he's a massive scruffy Hertz trumpet and we're defo going to win the league :agree:

Fair

[GreenPJ]

A good run out and has been said the quality of McGeady is obvious after 45 mins and also liked the look of Miller, Henderson and Delferierre.

We will hopefully get more of a challenge in Friday's game to better give an idea of defensively how we look - I hope McClelland gets at least 45 mins as I think he could be someone capable of stepping up.

[CockneyRebel]

Sounds like slow internet. Check it here.......

https://speedtest.btwholesale.com/

What speed are you getting?


Run a few tests and got....... Speed 20 - 22, Download 48 - 51, Upload 18.6ish. I know that the pixilating is called "buffering" is that caused by slow speed? or is 20ish passable?

[SaulGoodman]

Run a few tests and got....... Speed 20 - 22, Download 48 - 51, Upload 18.6ish. I know that the pixilating is called "buffering" is that caused by slow speed? or is 20ish passable?

That download speed should be more than good enough, what were you watching the stream on? PC/TV/Phone?

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Can see how LJ is wanting us to play with the high press and also when building from the back getting the ball forward

So many positives albeit against a level of opponent were miles ahead of.

First half

Miller got torn in
McLelland looks composed
Kenneh grew and had one or two crunching tackles
JDH and Hendo well involved
Hauge looks like a different player

Second half
Different approach, emphasis on getting ball wide and crosses in to box
Doig and McGeady linked really well, the latter having some great movement and crosses
Delfierre looked natural in CM. very promising


Overall a good run out, buzzing for the season

[JeMeSouviens]

Thought Delferrier looked very good, always playing with his head up and just seems like time moves slower around him. Could become a very good player.

:agree:

Also, shares my birthday, albeit there's a few decades in it. 😕

[LustForLeith]

Kenneh. Not sure why he’s 14 today when his squad number is 6 though.

I’m under the impression he will be number 14 but he plays like a traditional number 6.

That’s what the big man told me himself 😉

[Mikey]

Run a few tests and got....... Speed 20 - 22, Download 48 - 51, Upload 18.6ish. I know that the pixilating is called "buffering" is that caused by slow speed? or is 20ish passable?

As SG says, that should be fine for watching YouTube live.

Maybe your PC was doing stuff in the background or is a bit older and struggling to keep up?

[147lothian]

Second half McGeady's ability to see a pass was plain to see, the awareness he showed reminded me of Scott Alan at his best, any doubt that he will have anything to add to the team were answered in that 45 minutes for me, thinking back to lots of games where teams sat in deep and we couldn't break them down most obvious being the St Johnstone game in the Scottish cup final behind closed doors McGeady could have a big role this season.

[Since452]

Already feeling like I can buy in to this Hibs squad. There is a "likeability" about them and the manager. That's definitely been missing.

[JohnM1875]

Already feeling like I can buy in to this Hibs squad. There is a "likeability" about them and the manager. That's definitely been missing.

Totally agree! And I was not a happy bunny at LJ appointment when announced. But I'm now more excited than I have been in years for this upcoming season.

Dunno why, but I really want Hauge to be a big success here.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Totally agree! And I was not a happy bunny at LJ appointment when announced. But I'm now more excited than I have been in years for this upcoming season.

Dunno why, but I really want Hauge to be a big success here.

Hauge arguably arrived here with a more impressive CV then Melkersen with a handful of first team appearances at Bodo/Glimt. I’m surprised him and Delferriere never got more of a look in last season.

[CapitalGreen]

I’m under the impression he will be number 14 but he plays like a traditional number 6.

That’s what the big man told me himself 😉

The club announced he’ll have shirt number 6 this season unless he’s given it up already for our new centre back… 🤔

[Squealing pig]

Worthy of a mention for rocky guy played well today

[Smartie]

Worthy of a mention for rocky guy played well today

He caught my eye during some of the glimpses of the match I caught.

Liked the look of him and McLelland at the back, and McGeady later in the game.

I'm really looking forward to the competitive games starting and to get along and watch them all.

[Lago]

Worthy of a mention for rocky guy played well today
He did 👍

[Since452]

Worthy of a mention for rocky guy played well today

Yup. Pleased for the big guy. Hopefully keeps it up.

[Leith Green]

Totally agree! And I was not a happy bunny at LJ appointment when announced. But I'm now more excited than I have been in years for this upcoming season.

Dunno why, but I really want Hauge to be a big success here.


I got speaking to a sunderland fan last week on holiday in spain. He basically said he liked Lee Johnson , that he was very attack minded , lots of goals in their matches. His downside was that he thought he want good enough defensively. I laughed and asked him if he remembered Tony Mowbray , he did of course , so I explained that the favourite manager/era of my lifetime as a Hibs fan was Mowbray, he was also very attack minded with the team exposed defensively a lot though. Could be an exciting team to watch going by what the guy was telling me , lots of 4-3 3-2 kind of games , and most probably the games where we let slip 2 and 3 goal leads on occasion.

Obviously id like us to be better defensively, but id sooner watch 2-2 games over 0-0 , or winning 3-2 over a boring 1-0.

[Golden Bear]

Worthy of a mention for rocky guy played well today

No bad for somebody who cannae heid the ba' !

😉

[Mrimbetween]

A good result but its a pre season against bang average

The Pars won 6-0 last night , hard to gage at the stage

[poolman]

Hanlons having a shocker behind the mic. Can’t make out anything.


Eh ? Did you have your hearing aid on

[bingo70]

Has there been a post match interview with LJ?

[Alfred E Newman]

Has anyone picked up the inevitable knock which sidelines them for a few weeks?

[KdyHby]

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/football/hartlepool-united-suffer-defeat-to-hibernian-in-opening-pre-season-game-as-ex-portsmouth-and-doncaster-rovers-striker-misses-out-3749874

[bingo70]

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/football/hartlepool-united-suffer-defeat-to-hibernian-in-opening-pre-season-game-as-ex-portsmouth-and-doncaster-rovers-striker-misses-out-3749874

That’s an incredibly optimistic and positive report from the Hartlepool angle.

They were absolutely dreadful and there was nothing at all for them to be positive about in all honesty.

[dunfyhibby]

A good result but its a pre season against bang average

The Pars won 6-0 last night , hard to gage at the stage
Mate this is conditioning for the new season! Results obviously are good but it's all about gelling and getting to know each other and getting the fitness right. Who gives a **** what the oars result was! They'll probably end up bei g ***** again! Give it a rest!

[Stuart93]

Has there been a post match interview with LJ?

Potentially be later today when the coaching staff are nursing their hangovers

[Since452]

Burton tomorrow will be a far tougher test. Will be interesting to see how we get on in that game. I hope it's a good test for the lads.

[H18 SFR]

Walsall at home to Hartlepool will be the first team on my coupon on 30th July when they start for real.

[Since452]

Walsall at home to Hartlepool will be the first team on my coupon on 30th July when they start for real.

Hartley has a job on his hands thats for sure. Luckily for them they wont be facing teams of Hibs standard in that league.

[bigwheel]

Walsall at home to Hartlepool will be the first team on my coupon on 30th July when they start for real.

We beat Arsenal last year - they finished higher in the EPL than we did in our league ..I wouldn’t read anything into yesterday. Hartlepool may end up with quite a different starting 11 by the end of the window

[CockneyRebel]

That download speed should be more than good enough, what were you watching the stream on? PC/TV/Phone?

Watching on a laptop. Works fine on BBC IPlayer and other sources so is it possible for Youtube to be the only source that's a problem?

[bigwheel]

Just noticed Louis Moult is a Burton player - should be a much better level of opponent today

[JammyDoidger]

Just noticed Louis Moult is a Burton player - should be a much better level of opponent today

Hibs should be better than them, Moult has done nowt for years, and don't think they've really added to their squad. Get them pumped and keep the good vibes flowing.

[Scorrie]

Apologies if posted and answered elsewhere but is todays game v Burton being streamed by Hibs? Thanks

[JamesHFC]

Apologies if posted and answered elsewhere but is todays game v Burton being streamed by Hibs? Thanks

On YouTube again I believe, 11am.

[Sir David Gray]

On YouTube again I believe, 11am.

Correct - Hibs' YouTube channel.

[Scorrie]

Correct - Hibs' YouTube channel.

Great, many thanks both

[Tambo]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/team-news-hibs-vs-burton-albion

Teams for today game.

[GreenPJ]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/team-news-hibs-vs-burton-albion

Teams for today game.

No Marshall?

[DaveF]

Doidge and Youan start for the opening 45.

[Souter96Mac]

Kev
Miller Porto McLelland Lewy
Kenneh Newell
Jair Youan McGeady
Doidge

But I suspect that attacking 3 will/can mix positions

Maybe a 2nd half of
Marshall
Cadden Rocky Brydon Doig
Delf JDH
Hauge Campbell Henderson
Melkerson

[Tambo]

Kev
Miller Porto McLelland Lewy
Kenneh Newell
Jair Youan McGeady
Doidge

But I suspect that attacking 3 will/can mix positions

Maybe a 2nd half of
Marshall
Cadden Rocky Brydon Doig
Delf JDH
Hauge Campbell Henderson
Melkerson


Kevin Dabrowski; Josh Doig, Jack Brydon, Rocky Bushiri, Chris Cadden; Jake Doyle-Hayes, Josh Campbell, Allan Delferrière; Ewan Henderson, Elias Melkersen, Runar Hauge

Second half team.

[Northernhibee]

For the first time in ages there are attacking options and combinations that I find exciting. What a difference from a few months ago.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Doidge and Youan start for the opening 45.
Interesting to see how they get on together, hopefully see a bit more of Youan today :thumbsup:

[Tambo]

4-4-2 today

[Jones28]

You can already see the intensity is much higher than against Hartlepool.

[Tambo]

0-1 Burton

[Lendo]

1-0 ba

[Jones28]

Lucky sods. Deflected on to the post from a FK and rebound tapped in.

[Heisenberg]

Poor from Kenneh for that one.

[Smartie]

Their trialist showed pretty quick feet as he won them the free kick that led to the goal.

Kenneh has had a wobbly start here.

[Scorrie]

Johnson oot 😬

[H18 SFR]

Playing like they were out on the lash last night.

[SaulGoodman]

Poor from Kenneh

[BT58]

Burton a lot better than Hartlepool.
B

[BILLYHIBS]

Hibs 0 v 1 Burton

[HH81]

Poor from Kenneh for that one.

Bad pass yes. He won the ball back though and wasn't a free kick. I didn't think.

[AL-Qaholik]

Haven't been impressed with Kenneh so far over these games.
Worrying that he seems to have been our only target for the number 6 role that was identified as one of biggest weaknesses...

[BT58]

No Paul Hanlon co commentating today ??
B

[Heisenberg]

Nearly gifted them another. Look wobbly when they press.

[The Captain....]

Not started as well as we did against Hartlepool. Been very sloppy with and without the ball.

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[HH81]

No Paul Hanlon co commentating today ??
B

No he is off doing some fitness work.

[Northernhibee]

That is excellent from Newell and Youan.

[Tambo]

1-1 great strike from Youan.

[HH81]

Great goal 1-1

[The Captain....]

What a goal by Yuan after good run from Newell

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[Heisenberg]

Great finish from Youan.

[Lendo]

What a finish fro Youan

[BT58]

Goalllll, excellent finish
B

[H18 SFR]

Youan has something about him. So clinical.

[MrRobot]

great touch and finish

really good play from newell too

[JeMeSouviens]

Johnson back in!

[easty]

Good running and assist for Newell and great finish Youan

[EdinMike]

Good strike from Ellie Youan.

[Ray Donovan]

Nice goal Youan!

[bringbackbenny]

Great finish from Youan.

Burton miles better than Hartlepool, good tough workout

[MartinfaePorty]

Nice finish. Must more of a challenge for us than the Hartlepool game, so far.

[Scorrie]

Johnson back in!

Beat me to it! 😂

[Paulie Walnuts]

Could see Youan being a decent signing.

[HendoDelivered]

Haven't been impressed with Kenneh so far over these games.
Worrying that he seems to have been our only target for the number 6 role that was identified as one of biggest weaknesses...

Panic button well and truly hit from you

[Fergus52]

What a goal by Yuan after good run from Newell

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Really hoping we'll see more positive forward thinking play like that from him under Johnson

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Burton are a team of giants! 😀

[H18 SFR]

Could see Youan being a decent signing.

I’m feeling this as well.

[Mon Dieu4]

We should steal that Trialist, he's looked the best player on the park so far

[H18 SFR]

We should steal that Trialist, he's looked the best player on the park so far

Any idea who it is?

[Mikey]

Kenneh did well in the run up to the goal too. Or is he only noticed when he's "poor"?

[Tambo]

Could of been a second from Youan.

[BT58]

Nearly another, looks a player, brilliant pass Aidan !!!
B

[Northernhibee]

Kenneh did well in the run up to the goal too. Or is he only noticed when he's "poor"?

The goal came from the spine of the team - Kenneh, Newell, Youan. Youan nearly scores again there too.

We're much stronger in the centre of the park.

[Mikey]

McGeady is going to give full backs nightmares all season :greengrin

[Ray Donovan]

McGeady looks like he's still got it, promising!

[Tambo]

Players kicking off.

[Smartie]

McGeady looks immense.

[Mon Dieu4]

Stramash, take them all out

[Mikey]

I hope Ryan's got a microphone on again after that scuffle :greengrin

[BT58]

Braveheart part 2....get intae rem...lol
B

[Jim44]

Fisticuffs……. handbags at dawn. Glad there’s a bit of bite in the game.

[The Captain....]

McGeady's ability to make a yard and get quality deliveries into the box is going to be a huge weapon for us this season ( as long as our strikers don't just stand admiring them like they are atm).

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[Tambo]

Good start from Kyle again at the back.

[Northernhibee]

McGeady looks immense.

Was speaking to a friend of mine who is a Sunderland supporter (and has a soft spot for the Jam Farts annoyingly, but shows a lack of bias) - says that McGeady still absolutely has it, just that nowadays he's quite injury prone but when he's on the pitch he's still a top quality player.

Also thinks that Lee Johnson was unfairly sacked and improved a number of their players and quite often played enjoyable football.

[BT58]

McGeady just wide...
B

[Northernhibee]

Think we struggled with their high press in the opening few minutes but have settled into it nicely and look good. Plenty to be happy with there.

[HH81]

Decent after going behind.

Some bite to the game too. Enjoyable fist 20 mins.

Time for some water.

[BT58]

At least its a game of 2 halves, not 3 x 30mins, water breaks as its dam hot.
B

[H18 SFR]

I really hope we set the standard in the league cup games with a really fast tempo so we hammer them and are flying come the St Johnstone game.

[Northernhibee]

Decent after going behind.

Some bite to the game too. Enjoyable fist 20 mins.

Time for some water.

Makes a change from having zero up at set pieces under Maloney...

[joe t]

30 full games from mcgeady this season and we will be laughing. Beats his man and delivers good ball every time. So simple but so effective.

[Smartie]

The comments on the youtube are utter drivel but I can't stop looking at them, like a fly to that mad blue light thing that kills them.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Definitely looking stronger in the wide areas with Mcgeady and Tavares looking positive and direct.
Great finish from Youan - really key to us is getting 2 out of Youan/Doidge/Melkerson/Nisbet looking like getting to 10+ goals if we are going with what we've got.

[JeMeSouviens]

30 full games from mcgeady this season and we will be laughing. Beats his man and delivers good ball every time. So simple but so effective.

It seems a ridiculous thing to say about a professional footballer, but the fact he's so comfortable on either foot makes such a difference. Defenders don't know which way to show him.

[Mikey]

Good start from Kyle again at the back.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him and Porto at the back against Clyde.

[theonlywayisup]

Kenneh did well in the run up to the goal too. Or is he only noticed when he's "poor"?

Remember, some people are overly critical.

[Bad Habits]

Any idea who it is?

Ossama Ashley apparently, young CM on trial from West Ham. Would imagine if we were tracking their young left back we would be aware of him!

[Mon Dieu4]

Lewis doesn't even need a pre season to be fit, even at 34 he's still up and down the left like a machine

[Smartie]

Kenneh did well in the run up to the goal too. Or is he only noticed when he's "poor"?

He had a really wobbly first few minutes imo but he's been good since, and made an excellent contribution at the goal.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Lewis doesn't even need a pre season to be fit, even at 34 he's still up and down the left like a machine

He’s just incredibly naturally fit and sharp.

Honestly think he could just sack off exercise for the whole summer and go straight into a league season opener.

[Brightside]

Kenneh did well in the run up to the goal too. Or is he only noticed when he's "poor"?

I think he will do very well for us.

[Northernhibee]

Tavares looks a handful.

[HH81]

What a time to have a power cut.

[BT58]

Over the bar by Aidan..think its between him and Newell for free kicks.
B

[SaulGoodman]

Youan’s gonna make us millions

.. we do have an option to buy him don’t we?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Youan’s gonna make us millions

.. we do have an option to buy him don’t we?

We do. If he does well we need to exercise the option as early as possible.

[BT58]

Burtin trialist stiring things up
B

[Lendo]

Newall picked up a knock?

[wookie70]

As long as there are no injuries I am enjoying there being a bit of afters etc. It means the game is being played at a good level and that gives us a chance to see where we are more accurately. The temp is so much quicker than under Maloney and it looks very promising so far. Lewis could well be player of the year again, he will be even better with movement around him and looks very fit and strong. I wasn't sure about McGeady but some good signs so far and all in all a very positive start for the new boss

[BT58]

HT. 1-1. Better work out.
B

[Tambo]

Half time 1-1, decent work out and did look to step it down a gear near the end of the half.

Hoping for a good performance from Hauge second half.

[Heisenberg]

Promising signs going forward. A much better test than Hartlepool.

[Phil MaGlass]

Hibs playing well. Youan needs to be signed now before someone else comes in and he he gets too expensive. McGeaedy is playing well too. Stevenson looks good aswell. So far,good display from us.

[GreenPJ]

Promising signs going forward. A much better test than Hartlepool.

Doidge has been pretty quite - am not sure if that is him still getting fitness or whether his mind is elsewhere.

[SteveHFC]

1-1 at half time, can we boo?

[theonlywayisup]

Wow! A shot from outside the box! They were in short supply last season.

Hibernian Football Club on Twitter: "Élie Youan with his first Hibs goal! ⚽️🙌 Brilliant play from Nohan Kenneh and Joe Newell, followed by a superb finish from the Frenchman!" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1542814776241410048)

[rodhibs55]

I think he will do very well for us.

Problem he is likely to have is scottish referees who seem to blow up for the slightest thing that a player in a hibs jersey does.
Maybe a bit like Marv when he first came to us.

[Dr_Regal]

I think McLelland has been really solid, impressed. Miller gets up and down so well.
4-4-2 we got caught on the break a bit against there high press but we were better team.
Youan is some player, love the way he wins the ball back quickly.

[Mcbizz1998]

Hibs playing well. Youan needs to be signed now before someone else comes in and he he gets too expensive. McGeaedy is playing well too. Stevenson looks good aswell. So far,good display from us.

We have an option on him so that’s can’t happen.

[Brightside]

I think if we can get another CB in and another no9 we will be fine.

[Phil MaGlass]

Doidge has been pretty quite - am not sure if that is him still getting fitness or whether his mind is elsewhere.

Hes gettin into positions just not getting the passes/crosses I think

[The Captain....]

I'm another that thinks we should get Youan tied up permanently ASAP. Doidge has closed down well but hasn't done anything constructive in forward areas in either game yet. It's an area I think we still need to bring a player in for.

Other than that very impressed by Miller at RB in both games. Strong, pacy and uses the ball very well.

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[Northernhibee]

Kenny from South Park providing commentary for the second half.

[Jones28]

Kev Dabrovski co commentating from the bottom of a lake.

[Tambo]

Kev Dabrovski co commentating from the bottom of a lake.

Getting tips from Hanlon how to snorkel.

[EdinMike]

Do we only have one mic that works ?!

[Mikey]

Proper stramash there. Just escaped.

[Mon Dieu4]

Got lucky there, pin ball in the box

[Jim44]

You can’t hear a word KD is saying …….. crap microphone ……. same as the other day with Hanlon.

[Tambo]

2-1 Melkersen.

[Northernhibee]

That was fantastic from Campbell and the Melkybar kid!

[Mikey]

Nice goal!

[Lendo]

Nice poachers goal from Melk

[Stuarty1875]

Really good move and finish

[Jones28]

Aw lovely stuff. Melks 2-1

[Brightside]

Excellent run from Josh.

[theonlywayisup]

Well played Josh Campbell in the build up to the goal.

[SHODAN]

Is Dabrowski watching the game from under the covers in bed?

[Northernhibee]

This is really good.

[wookie70]

Lucky not to go a goal behind then a very good goal. I love strikers that get in front of defenders. Doidge could learn from Melkerson how to get on the end of low crosses

[Tambo]

Dabrowski getting excited on the mic.

[Northernhibee]

Is Dabrowski watching the game from under the covers in bed?

I know social distancing is common sense but I think he's providing the commentary from the other side of the car park.

Josh Campbell again causing issues for Burton.

[Lendo]

Who is the player co-commentating this half?

edit: ahhh just seen the above.

[Mcbizz1998]

Kenny from South Park providing commentary for the second half.

[emoji23][emoji23]

[Smartie]

Josh Campbell has started this half brilliantly.

[Jones28]

Who is the player co-commentating this half?

Kev Dabrovski.


And Sebastian the Crab from the little mermaids undersea cave.

[SHODAN]

I do like the wee thing of having players who are injured/subbed providing co-commentary. Saves money too.

[GloryGlory]

Strikers scoring goals? Nah! It'll never catch on.

[Jones28]

Header from Rocky cleared off the line.

[Dr_Regal]

The second half team is hungry!!

[Tambo]

3-1 amazing from the Norwegian boys.