Todays match

[Northernhibee]

Melkybar Kid again!

This is fantastic.

[Lendo]

3-1 Melks

[EdinMike]

Melkerson seems up for a few goals !

[Scorrie]

Wow great goal

[theonlywayisup]

3-1 what a goal - made in Norway

[Jim44]

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

Could use that money to buy better microphones.

[Jones28]

Aw yes! Made in Norway.


JDH pass as well. :aok:


"Well done the Vikings" from KD :greengrin

[TT07]

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

Super King size-

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Great goal there! 👏

[Northernhibee]

We look a danger at set pieces.

[Mcbizz1998]

Hague looks ready to be a player for us.

Melkersen is a very good finisher, just needs players to set him up. Hopefully we have that this season.

[JohnM1875]

What has happened to the camera work second half? 😂

[wookie70]

Brilliant movement from Melkerson, top finish and Hauge is looking very good too. The personalities of the managers we have had recently are really evident in how our team plays. The energy in this squad mirrors LJ and it is brilliant to watch. So much movement and has anyone noticed that throw ins aren't a problem for us but the opposition aren't getting any easy possession from throw ins. Great signs and players like Campbell will be much better this year

[Tambo]

Some selection issues for next Saturday, I do think Johnson will rotate in the league cup.

[SHODAN]

Melkersen is doing a Benji in 2007.

[bringbackbenny]

Hague looks ready to be a player for us.

Yes, good solid build and very enthusiastic. Eager to get on ball and moves it quickly.

[BT58]

Jeez, is someone hitting the Mike???

[Phil MaGlass]

Is he chewing the mic

[Oscar T Grouch]

I see Runar Hauge is going to be the new mis-spelt player this year. :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

We’re gonna win the league.

[brog]

I was impressed by Runar on Wed. He's very raw but being so fast and direct he'll cause problems.

[EdinMike]

Finally get to hear big Kev ! There seems a bit more bite to the team under LJ.

[BT58]

The Melkery bar kid just about in again !!!
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[Northernhibee]

Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly

[Mon Dieu4]

Merge both teams together we have played today and get the injured players back and we will actually have a good squad with options this season, canny wait to see them live now

[BT58]

And he's hit the bar....offside again though.
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[Smartie]

I know he's not a fans' favourite but Josh Campbell could solve a number of problems by playing like this regularly.

He has been absolutely brilliant.

[Since452]

OK I'm going to say it. We look a very good team.

[Iain G]

I see Runar Hauge is going to be the new mis-spelt player this year. :greengrin

Can we just call him Rutger Hauer? 😁

[BT58]

Runar looks good again...
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[The Captain....]

Delferierre looks very assured on the ball. I'm quite excited by him. Always looks like he has time.

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[tonyrougier123]

I know he's not a fans' favourite but Josh Campbell could solve a number of problems by playing like this regularly.

He has been absolutely brilliant.

Player there no doubts

[Oscar T Grouch]

Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly



This is going though my mind right now. :greengrin

Oh what the hell :hyper:hyper

[wookie70]

Player there no doubts
I think he will be a good option. He worked so hard in a team of statues and now we have some good movement his pressing could see us winning the ball back in good areas. He was a one man press often last season

[theonlywayisup]

Hibernian Football Club on Twitter: "A well-worked goal finished off by Elias Melkersen gives us the lead early in the second half! ⚽️" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1542828418793971714)

Hibernian Football Club on Twitter: "ELIAS - AGAIN! 🇳🇴 @EliasMelkersen gets his brace to make it 3️⃣-1️⃣! 💻 https://t.co/k7QDmjcKML (https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1542829510487412736) https://t.co/uogMHauOqA" / Twitter

[SteveHFC]

Delferierre looks very assured on the ball. I'm quite excited by him. Always looks like he has time.

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Hope him and Hauge are involved in the first team this season.

[Northernhibee]

This is going though my mind right now. :greengrin

Oh what the hell :hyper:hyper

:hyper

[tonyrougier123]

I think he will be a good option. He worked so hard in a team of statues and now we have some good movement his pressing could see us winning the ball back in good areas. He was a one man press often last season

Agree totally Wookie 👍🏻

[SteveHFC]

:hyper

:hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper

[hibbie02]

Why do they only water half the pitch?


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[Silky]

Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly
Don't get too excited, it's just a pre season friendly



True. But sure as night follows day, if we lost both games there would be excitement of a different kind all the Johnson doubters questioning everything. Works both ways.

[Northernhibee]

Tell you what, if the players we've brought in end up being as good as they've looked in pre season then I offer a fullhearted apology to Ian Gordon and will fetch him a Greggs fudge doughnut and sausage roll if he ever needs one. This window actually feels like we're coming out of it stronger and as a coherent team.

Really really hoping I was wrong and beginning to look like it.

[Mon Dieu4]

Should be scoring that Hendo

[HH81]

Henderson has to score.

[Northernhibee]

The Melkman fails to deliver one on one.

[Mon Dieu4]

Love seeing a striker charge down the goalie, doesn't happen enough

[Lago]

Tell you what, if the players we've brought in end up being as good as they've looked in pre season then I offer a fullhearted apology to Ian Gordon and will fetch him a Greggs fudge doughnut and sausage roll if he ever needs one. This window actually feels like we're coming out of it stronger and as a coherent team.

Really really hoping I was wrong and beginning to look like it.
Is this your road to Damascus moment 🙏😊

[EdinMike]

Really should be 4 or 5 up.

[Tambo]

3-2

[Northernhibee]

Is this your road to Damascus moment 🙏😊

No, 3-2, Iain Gordon, Kensell, the tea lady and Bushiri out

[BT58]

That should have been the hat trick. damn 3-2
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[Oscar T Grouch]

Questionable defending there. 3-2

[muzzando]

Kenneh on for Cadden and Delferriere to RB?

[muzzando]

Nope Cadden is still on

[Northernhibee]

Think we're going to see a lot of goals this season at both ends of the pitch.

[JohnM1875]

Hauge off for Kenneh? Noticed him feeling his groin a wee bit.

[wookie70]

3-2

Booooo, looked decent going forward this half but the defence in this half is a good deal poorer

[Tambo]

4-2

[Jones28]

4-2! Kennah :thumbsup:

[Oscar T Grouch]

4-2 Kenneh
:thumbsup:

[HH81]

4-2

[BT58]

4-2 Kenneh..
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[Dr_Regal]

Hauge went off. Holding his groin

[SteveHFC]

Just hand us the title now.

[Brightside]

Kendo POTY!

[Northernhibee]

Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh
Ahhhahahhahhhh
Hibee Hibee Hibee Hibee Hibee
Ahhahahahahhaa
**** the **** the **** the Jambos
Ahahahahahaha
Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh

That did admittedly start in my head to the tune of Ruby by the Kaiser Chiefs but I'm now worried that Ms. Northernhibee was smacking me over the head with a frying pan last night

[Moulin Yarns]

https://youtu.be/m_fkux6Ha9g

Kenneh with the bump

[Wilson]

Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh
Ahhhahahhahhhh
Hibee Hibee Hibee Hibee Hibee
Ahhahahahahhaa
**** the **** the **** the Jambos
Ahahahahahaha
Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh Kenneh

That did admittedly start in my head to the tune of Ruby by the Kaiser Chiefs but I'm now worried that Ms. Northernhibee was smacking me over the head with a frying pan last night

Tell her to keep going.

[BT58]

I've heard of hit me with your rhythm stick...no hit me with your frying pan...lol
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[brog]

I'm loving Kev's comments, especially about JDH!

[Lago]

No, 3-2, Iain Gordon, Kensell, the tea lady and Bushiri out
4 - 2 everyone back in 😊

[Tambo]

Cadden tried to score in the rugby goal there.

[HIBS NUTS]

hibs have been fabulous to watch👍🏻

[Lendo]

Kevin Debrowvski seems like such a nice down to earth guy.

[Dr_Regal]

I see selection headaches all over the shop.

[Jones28]

Has the ref dropped his watch?

[Mcbizz1998]

Dabrowski seems to really love our club. Hope he can kick on over next few years and be our number 1. He deffo can be.

[SHODAN]

Why are we still going lol

[Tambo]

Has the ref dropped his watch?

Next goal winner.

[wookie70]

hibs have been fabulous to watch👍🏻 Very unusual for friendlies to be better to watch than league games but these games have brought a bit of love back for me. We are actually playing the style of football I love. I would describe it as Scottish football. Fast, get it wide, crosses into the box and shoot when you have the chance. When you don't have the ball bump, bash and snap at heels. It is a style that will work well in Scotland against Maloney's that had absolutely no chance of working and that was obvious before we kicked a ball under him.

[Oscar T Grouch]

I see selection headaches all over the shop.

:agree: Looks like there is competition for almost every position, what a difference from last season!

[Tambo]

Full time 4-2 Hibs.

[wookie70]

Well done Hibs. 4-2 doesn't flatter us and we absolutely dominated both halves playing fast and accurate football. LJ has described exactly how we will play in the lead up to this game and that bodes very well that the players have really bought into the game plan.

[Hibee Daft]

6 goals in 2 games is good going

I think we scored 7 in the league under Maloney... altho its hard to compare with the level of competition

[Unseen work]

JDH has started off the friendlies brilliantly imo.

Bringing loads of intensity and aggression in the middle of the park and has been very good and forward thinking on the ball.

Henderson has also had a good start, lovely pass to Campbell for melkersens first goal.

[CMac1988]

That's League 1 and League 2 done. Who we playing in the Championship? :D

Joking aside another good game and kudos to Hibs for streaming the games on YouTube. Also big kev is an extremely likeable chap. Nothing but positive vibes at the minute.

[7 Up]

Early, early days, but plenty to be optimistic about. Also well done to Hibs for getting these games on YouTube.

[Pretty Boy]

Only saw snippets today but very impressed with what I did see.

It's so nice to see a Hibs team looking aggressive and wanting to be on the front foot. I could write off the odd bad result if there is an attempt to dominate the ball, win it back and move it forward with purpose. No one wins every game but the bad results are easier to forgive if the bulk of what you are watching is entertaining. One of my biggest gripes with Ross was that his teams were often passive and quite content to give up the midfield with a view to counter attacking, of course it could be spectacular when it worked such as at Hampden v rangers but at home when a team sat in it was a chore to watch. I'm still not sure what Maloney wanted from his team but it was utterly dire whatever it was.

Johnson seems to want us on the ball and scoring goals. That will do for me.

[Conj]

That's League 1 and League 2 done. Who we playing in the Championship? :D

Joking aside another good game and kudos to Hibs for streaming the games on YouTube. Also big kev is an extremely likeable chap. Nothing but positive vibes at the minute.

Norwich

[Paulie Walnuts]

Good performance that.

The style of football we look to be implementing looks like it’ll be night and day in terms of enjoyment to watch compared to what we’ve watched the last few years. That’ll do for me if it ends up being the case.

[CockneyRebel]

Sorry if already asked but when does the whole match become available to watch again. I missed the match and would like to see the whole game again.

[SaulGoodman]

Sorry if already asked but when does the whole match become available to watch again. I missed the match and would like to see the whole game again.

You can watch it right now on YouTube, just scroll back to the start of the video

[Northernhibee]

Good performance that.

The style of football we look to be implementing looks like it’ll be night and day in terms of enjoyment to watch compared to what we’ve watched the last few years. That’ll do for me if it ends up being the case.

It's like what Maloney or Heckingbottom promised us, but rather than talking about it Johnson is actually doing it.

[Smartie]

The players look much more like they know what they're expected to do under Johnson than under Maloney.

The positioning under Maloney just looked weird at times - the number of times you'd be wondering where the central midfielders were as other players toiled without proper support was incredible. Today both midfields were everywhere, exactly what you want from them and it made such a difference to our play.

A few rough edges still to be smoothed out but it's incredibly encouraging for this stage of the season and it's brilliant to be in a position where you can only look forward to the games that lie ahead.

[CockneyRebel]

You can watch it right now on YouTube, just scroll back to the start of the video


Cheers m8

[CMac1988]

Norwich

Ooh forgot about that.

[Phil MaGlass]

That was a good watxh, it bodes well for the season ahead.

[EdinMike]

Really should be 4 or 5 up.

[Lago]

Only saw snippets today but very impressed with what I did see.

It's so nice to see a Hibs team looking aggressive and wanting to be on the front foot. I could write off the odd bad result if there is an attempt to dominate the ball, win it back and move it forward with purpose. No one wins every game but the bad results are easier to forgive if the bulk of what you are watching is entertaining. One of my biggest gripes with Ross was that his teams were often passive and quite content to give up the midfield with a view to counter attacking, of course it could be spectacular when it worked such as at Hampden v rangers but at home when a team sat in it was a chore to watch. I'm still not sure what Maloney wanted from his team but it was utterly dire whatever it was.

Johnson seems to want us on the ball and scoring goals. That will do for me.
Agree, I also just watched bits and pieces, but certainly cause for a bit of optimism following the 2 friendlies.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Can’t recall how other friendlies were covered but I found I beneficial to have the commentator run through the thinking for utilising some of the new players found it quite handy rather than the usual peesh. Esp when we’re introducing so many newbies into the club. Happy days.

Did he say “Jah-eer”? Correctly?

[Northernhibee]

If I can get my campaign to get Leith recognised as its own country I'll tell you what, we're winning the World Cup this year an aw

[Since452]

Is it too soon to be getting excited? I'm loving this squad.

[oneone73]

Can’t recall how other friendlies were covered but I found I beneficial to have the commentator run through the thinking for utilising some of the new players found it quite handy rather than the usual peesh. Esp when we’re introducing so many newbies into the club. Happy days.

Did he say “Jah-eer”? Correctly?

Commentator was good

[Bobby's Cinema]

The players look much more like they know what they're expected to do under Johnson than under Maloney.

The positioning under Maloney just looked weird at times - the number of times you'd be wondering where the central midfielders were as other players toiled without proper support was incredible. Today both midfields were everywhere, exactly what you want from them and it made such a difference to our play.

A few rough edges still to be smoothed out but it's incredibly encouraging for this stage of the season and it's brilliant to be in a position where you can only look forward to the games that lie ahead.
Maloney will go down as one of my least favourite Hibs managers in my lifetime - in terms of what was done to a squad of players by rigidly implementing an awful style, morale of the fan base and feeling around the club in such a short time.

Feeling optimistic now from what I've seen this week and can't wait for the season to start all of a sudden. As PB said, if this is evidence of the style to come it's something you can get behind. A young team full of running, pressing the opposition, getting the ball forward quick and running at people. Reminded of Ron's comments RE it was a mistake to rush in with Maloney and they've taken the time to get the right guy.

The standard of opposition in the league cup also gives us the opportunity to keep winning games and build the feeling behind the club to have the stadium packed and buzzing for the derby.

[Vault Boy]

Really enjoying the intensity in our play on display in these friendlies. New additions have impressed, and we’re seeing another side to the players already in our squad. Shame that Hauge went off injured, as he’s been showing promise.

[04Sauzee]

Think the average age of the 2nd half team other than the GK was around 21yrs 6 months

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Can’t recall how other friendlies were covered but I found I beneficial to have the commentator run through the thinking for utilising some of the new players found it quite handy rather than the usual peesh. Esp when we’re introducing so many newbies into the club. Happy days.

Did he say “Jah-eer”? Correctly?

[NAE NOOKIE]

Their 2nd goal was a bit of a defensive cock up and we were lucky not to concede at the start of the 2nd half .... it was good to see folk throwing themselves in front of the ball in a friendly mind you.

But having said that what I've seen over these last two games is absolutely night and day compared to the six months under Maloney. How absolutely refreshing to see us pressing high for 90 minutes, contesting every ball, especially in midfield, and trying to get it forward quickly, some of the interplay has been nice to watch as well. Overall the movement and energy in the team looks massively improved.

OK it's only two friendlies, but some of the individual performances from new players or existing ones we haven't seen a lot of have been a bit of an eye opener, Hauge looks a player as does Youan and I like the look of Delferriere, the lad McClelland hasn't done himself any harm either and Miller looks like a real find. Better than all that McGeady looks like he might still have it after all. Kenneh might have a bit to find so far as not giving the ball away goes, but he did more good than bad IMO. We haven't had a failure in the two games we've played.

OK early days, but the signs are encouraging, especially by the looks of things with real competition for first team places and what could end up being a bench that's way stronger than it's been for a long time. After the last few days I'm glad I'm not the manager trying to pick a starting XI out of that lot, thankfully for a change for all the right reasons. :thumbsup:

[Moulin Yarns]

Their 2nd goal was a bit of a defensive cock up and we were lucky not to concede at the start of the 2nd half .... it was good to see folk throwing themselves in front of the ball in a friendly mind you.

But having said that what I've seen over these last two games is absolutely night and day compared to the six months under Maloney. How absolutely refreshing to see us pressing high for 90 minutes, contesting every ball, especially in midfield, and trying to get it forward quickly, some of the interplay has been nice to watch as well. Overall the movement and energy in the team looks massively improved.

OK it's only two friendlies, but some of the individual performances from new players or existing ones we haven't seen a lot of have been a bit of an eye opener, Hauge looks a player as does Youan and I like the look of Delferriere, the lad McClelland hasn't done himself any harm either and Miller looks like a real find. Better than all that McGeady looks like he might still have it after all. Kenneh might have a bit to find so far as not giving the ball away goes, but he did more good than bad IMO. We haven't had a failure in the two games we've played.

OK early days, but the signs are encouraging, especially by the looks of things with real competition for first team places and what could end up being a bench that's way stronger than it's been for a long time. After the last few days I'm glad I'm not the manager trying to pick a starting XI out of that lot, thankfully for a change for all the right reasons. :thumbsup:

On your 2nd paragraph, maloney was only in charge for 4 months, it did feel longer right enough. 😉

[flash]

The main takeaway from this week for me is how much better players we already had look.
Campbell, JDH and Melkerson to name a few look like different players.
We can't change an entire team so it's really important that the guys who were here last season are able to step up.
Early days but the signs are encouraging.

[WhileTheChief..]

Looking forward to the league cup games now. Definitely feeling a bit more positive about things.

[NAE NOOKIE]

On your 2nd paragraph, maloney was only in charge for 4 months, it did feel longer right enough. 😉

:agree: :greengrin

[Northernhibee]

Huge credit to Josh Campbell today, looked way more like the player who broke through.

[Since452]

Huge credit to Josh Campbell today, looked way more like the player who broke through.

I can see a lot of players improving under LJ. Positive signs. Like others have said, i feel more enthusiastic about Hibs now than i have in a wee while.

[theonlywayisup]

Huge credit to Josh Campbell today, looked way more like the player who broke through.

Yes, I'm glad you and others have written that. I was impressed with him today and also from what I saw on Wednesday.

He's that all-action type player that can be a fans favourite, but don't expect him to be pinging them in from 30 years and being our creative spark. Did I hear the commentator correct that he's only 22?

I really hope the "he's not very good, get rid" fans cut him some slack. I'm not convinced he'll be a first team starter, but let's hope he gives LJ some reason for considering him. I do think he'll flourish more in a LJ team than he would in a SM team.

[Billy Whizz]

Huge credit to Josh Campbell today, looked way more like the player who broke through.

Where did he play

[Northernhibee]

Where did he play

More an attacking midfield role, pressing and looking to create uncertainty further up the pitch. Good assist and made a real nuisance of himself.

[Billy Whizz]

More an attacking midfield role, pressing and looking to create uncertainty further up the pitch. Good assist and made a real nuisance of himself.

Thanks, glad to hear he did well

[jacomo]

Is it too soon to be getting excited? I'm loving this squad.


Seems like already we look far more coherent than at any time under Maloney’s brief tenure. Players playing in positions where they can utilise their strengths.

Promising.

[Torto7]

Anybody else think Youan looks a bit special? He eats the ground up and looks like he's always a threat in behind with good finishing. That type of pace in rare in the SPL.

[Since452]

I know we've only played two friendlies but it will do wonders for our confidence. We've been very dominant in both games.

[matty_f]

My observations on the last two games:

Started slowly in both but once we clicked, we really clicked. We were comfortably the better team in both matches.

The new signings have added power, pace and ability to the team that was lacking that massively last season.

Despite big changes to the team, we maintained the standard with no eleven looking noticeably stronger than the other.

It's fair to say the new signings have hit three ground running, and if the start they've had is indicative of how they're going to perform over the season then they all look like good business from Hibs.

There were some signs of issues remaining in the defence, though you would probably allow for that in games where there wasn't even a settled back four for any more than half a match - the big positive in a defensive sense was that you could count the number of times our keepers were called into meaningful action on one hand.

I thought the pitch looked small - both in terms of length and width. On bigger pitches with more space to exploit I can see our attackers doing some proper damage to teams.

It was so refreshing to see us play with the pace and intensity that we did, what a difference from Maloney.

[Tambo]

Anybody else think Youan looks a bit special? He eats the ground up and looks like he's always a threat in behind with good finishing. That type of pace in rare in the SPL.

Has looked decent in both games he has played, looks fast and not afraid to get stuck in.

Likes to get behind but was also coming short sometimes.

[Since452]

Apparently if we beat Norwich we get to keep England.

[Tambo]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/johnson-pleased-with-performance-against-burton

Johnson's post match comments.

Also Hibs TV will have an exclusive sit down with Lee Johnson later this week.

[Tyler Durden]

How did Doidge look today?

[linlithgowhibbie]

How did Doidge look today?

Like a green Adonis!:flag:

[18Craig75]

Two friendlies in to LJ’s reign and the fans are already getting the excitement back.

Maloney set us back years. Although they made the decision to appoint him, I feel like the board need huge credit for getting rid of Maloney when they did. It would’ve been the easier decision to give him more time, but they took a difficult decision probably knowing full well all the stick that would come their way.

It’s early days for Lee Johnson but all the signs are positive IMO. I’ve been sick of the divisions in the support since probably Lennons good run. Certainly all through Jack Ross’ tenure and then Maloney.

My biggest hope is that we’re selling out ER again and everyone’s going with a sense of excitement, proud of the team on the park. Supporters and clubs pulling in the same direction. Fingers crossed.

[LancsHibs]

Huge credit to Josh Campbell today, looked way more like the player who broke through.

Yes, him and JDH were two players I had written off as not good enough last season. More than happy for them both to be given a chance now, just goes to show what a change of management and fresh ideas can do for a player.

[andrew70]

One nil dev team vs Tranent. Connor Young

[Ringothedog]

One nil dev team vs Tranent. Connor Young

👍

[JoeT]

More an attacking midfield role, pressing and looking to create uncertainty further up the pitch. Good assist and made a real nuisance of himself.

Holding number 10 role?

[JoeT]

Two friendlies in to LJ’s reign and the fans are already getting the excitement back.

Maloney set us back years. Although they made the decision to appoint him, I feel like the board need huge credit for getting rid of Maloney when they did. It would’ve been the easier decision to give him more time, but they took a difficult decision probably knowing full well all the stick that would come their way.

It’s early days for Lee Johnson but all the signs are positive IMO. I’ve been sick of the divisions in the support since probably Lennons good run. Certainly all through Jack Ross’ tenure and then Maloney.

My biggest hope is that we’re selling out ER again and everyone’s going with a sense of excitement, proud of the team on the park. Supporters and clubs pulling in the same direction. Fingers crossed.

Maloney set us back 6 months, not years

[andrew70]

Two nil Hibs Dev. Mackay Pen

[Keith_M]

Is anybody else concerned about the number of goals we're conceding?


































:greengrin

[Northernhibee]

Holding number 10 role?

Kind of like when McGinn plays in a more advanced midfield role. Ready to pounce on a slack pass back from the opposition or always closing down deep into their half and looking to recycle it quickly.

Linked up well with Melkersen and the wide men.

I've said it before today but I do think there's a player in there, he just needs played in the right way as he was done today.

[theonlywayisup]

Highlights (39) Highlights: Hibernian 4 Burton Albion 2 | Pre-Season Fixture - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHsWKmeD6k8)

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[andrew70]

2-1 Hibs Dev Team. Former Jambo Currie pulling one back for the “Juniors”

[Northernhibee]

https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/brewers-well-beaten-hibs-pre-7283920

[HIBS NUTS]

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[Just_Jimmy]

https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/brewers-well-beaten-hibs-pre-7283920Decent and balanced report that.

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[Mikey_1875]

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Don’t often get along to see the young guys but I was impressed with Young who took his goal well. Liked the look of Blaney as well and i’m sure McGregor will bring these guys on leaps and bounds talking them through the matches.

[HIBS NUTS]

Don’t often get along to see the young guys but I was impressed with Young who took his goal well. Liked the look of Blaney as well and i’m sure McGregor will bring these guys on leaps and bounds talking them through the matches.
Young is a big unit, for a young laddie, cracking goal.👍🏻

[NAE NOOKIE]

https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/brewers-well-beaten-hibs-pre-7283920

Decent report to be fair, summed up the game pretty well. I would say that for all the report points out that Burton are just into pre season so are we for the most part with this being only our second game and we also had a pile of newbies and fringe players fitting in for both games, given that situation our performances have been very good.

[loanheadhibby]

JDH has started off the friendlies brilliantly imo.

Bringing loads of intensity and aggression in the middle of the park and has been very good and forward thinking on the ball.

Henderson has also had a good start, lovely pass to Campbell for melkersens first goal.
JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

[Unseen work]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

Personally I find that very harsh. I’m sure I read something recently about his stats being one of the best in the league defensively?

I don’t think Maloney’s tactics helped him at all but under Johnson we’ve seen a different side already and hopefully it continues.

[HibeEC]

Lots of positives for the new season. I am most excited about watching some fast, attacking football. Delferrière, 20 years old, looks very promising.

[Mcbizz1998]

Seen a lot of stuff online from Burton fans and on the article above about us being further into pre-season than them.

We played 1 game, 2 days ago. They should just accept the Hibees are a class above [emoji23]

[NAE NOOKIE]

Seen a lot of stuff online from Burton fans and on the article above about us being further into pre-season than them.

We played 1 game, 2 days ago. They should just accept the Hibees are a class above [emoji23]

Face it mate, that's not going to happen, 90 odd percent of EFL fans know sod all about Scottish football and as a result probably couldn't envisage a scenario where a Scottish team might actually be better than an EFL team. Both Hartlepool and Burton fans will satisfy themselves by saying their games against us were just match fitness events, even if they were both played off the park by Hibs teams that didn't have a side on the pitch that had played a full match together in either match and we are only just in to pre season ourselves so far as game time goes.

The point is though that it's a fact that pre season results don't actually count for that much, we beat Arsenal last season and nobody is pretending that result could ever be replicated three months later ... If there is any excitement from Hibs fans surrounding the last two games it's because we saw an attempt to play a style of football that might actually work for us after months of bland rubbish and a good few players most of us had seen little or nothing of who actually looked like the new energetic forward thinking style might even suit them .... it had little to do with the doubtful kudos to be gained from beating EFL 1 and 2 sides ..... Hearts in a few weeks time will be a far far tougher prospect than any of them.

[Mcbizz1998]

Face it mate, that's not going to happen, 90 odd percent of EFL fans know sod all about Scottish football and as a result probably couldn't envisage a scenario where a Scottish team might actually be better than an EFL team. Both Hartlepool and Burton fans will satisfy themselves by saying their games against us were just match fitness events, even if they were both played off the park by Hibs teams that didn't have a side on the pitch that had played a full match together in either match and we are only just in to pre season ourselves so far as game time goes.

The point is though that it's a fact that pre season results don't actually count for that much, we beat Arsenal last season and nobody is pretending that result could ever be replicated three months later ... If there is any excitement from Hibs fans surrounding the last two games it's because we saw an attempt to play a style of football that might actually work for us after months of bland rubbish and a good few players most of us had seen little or nothing of who actually looked like the new energetic forward thinking style might even suit them .... it had little to do with the doubtful kudos to be gained from beating EFL 1 and 2 sides ..... Hearts in a few weeks time will be a far far tougher prospect than any of them.

Agree mate. We do seem to have a habit of skelping English clubs, at any level, in preseason.

But you are right, the optimism doesn’t come from wins against none entities like Burton or Hartlepool. It’s the style of play and the recruitment of obvious attacking talent that is so encouraging. I’m really looking forward to next weekend, not sure who to pick to be honest but I feel there will be goals and entertainment no matter what - that’s a massive change from last season.

[ian cruise]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

JDH looked good, albeit not spectacular, prior to Maloney and a few weeks after he'd left was beginning to look the part again including finding the net. SM's tactics and coaching held his career back, we'll get to see the real player this year. One of many who deserves a proper clean slate.

[cabbageandribs1875]

on Off The Ball the now that our managers 83 year old granny from lennoxtown watched our games on youtube and was texting him to get Tavares to press their centre-halves more :greengrin


and to make sure our players were getting liquid

[brog]

Face it mate, that's not going to happen, 90 odd percent of EFL fans know sod all about Scottish football and as a result probably couldn't envisage a scenario where a Scottish team might actually be better than an EFL team. Both Hartlepool and Burton fans will satisfy themselves by saying their games against us were just match fitness events, even if they were both played off the park by Hibs teams that didn't have a side on the pitch that had played a full match together in either match and we are only just in to pre season ourselves so far as game time goes.

The point is though that it's a fact that pre season results don't actually count for that much, we beat Arsenal last season and nobody is pretending that result could ever be replicated three months later ... If there is any excitement from Hibs fans surrounding the last two games it's because we saw an attempt to play a style of football that might actually work for us after months of bland rubbish and a good few players most of us had seen little or nothing of who actually looked like the new energetic forward thinking style might even suit them .... it had little to do with the doubtful kudos to be gained from beating EFL 1 and 2 sides ..... Hearts in a few weeks time will be a far far tougher prospect than any of them.
A great summary

[Brightside]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

You don’t half talk some garbage on here.

[MWHIBBIES]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

Certainly wasn't hopeless. Average I'd say. There is a middle ground between Martin Scott and John Mcginn you know..

[bigwheel]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

These exaggerated “catastrophe “ posts (he was nowhere near hopeless most weeks ) really undermine when you make an interesting point ..

[CockneyRebel]

Agree mate. We do seem to have a habit of skelping English clubs, at any level, in preseason.

But you are right, the optimism doesn’t come from wins against none entities like Burton or Hartlepool. It’s the style of play and the recruitment of obvious attacking talent that is so encouraging. I’m really looking forward to next weekend, not sure who to pick to be honest but I feel there will be goals and entertainment no matter what - that’s a massive change from last season.


No need.

[SaulGoodman]

No need.

It’s exactly what Hartlepool fans or Burton fans would be calling us and most other Scottish teams.

[BSEJVT]

It’s exactly what Hartlepool fans or Burton fans would be calling us and most other Scottish teams.

I think they might use the word nonentities, but you never know?

[SaulGoodman]

I think they might use the word nonentities, but you never know?

Probably, but I wasn’t the OP and I knew what he meant

[NAE NOOKIE]

Agree mate. We do seem to have a habit of skelping English clubs, at any level, in preseason.

But you are right, the optimism doesn’t come from wins against none entities like Burton or Hartlepool. It’s the style of play and the recruitment of obvious attacking talent that is so encouraging. I’m really looking forward to next weekend, not sure who to pick to be honest but I feel there will be goals and entertainment no matter what - that’s a massive change from last season.

I see a couple of folk have commented on that phrase. It's certainly not one I would use about any club mate. Its my opinion that EFL fans and English fans in general have a poor view of Scottish football because no matter who they support the final measure of their game is the EPL and when it comes to that we are indeed miles off it. That and the fact that they see very little Scottish football apart from a never ending diet of the Ugly Sisters pumping the likes of Ross County and Motherwell on SKY and sadly listen to too many Scottish players who have spent the vast majority of their careers in England talking our game down on the likes of Talk Sport.

In the end no club is a 'nonentity' their fans love their clubs just as we do and that's something we should never be arrogant enough to forget.

[tamig]

JDH was absolutely hopeless last season and contributed nothing most weeks.
We're struggling if we're pinning our hopes on him.
Hopefully he rams these words down my throat but I'm not convinced he's good enough.

You’re rarely happy and even rarer to say anything positive. JDH looked very good at the start of last season. He also looked good yesterday. He’ll make a very good contribution this season and I think he’ll do just fine in this exciting new team.

[CockneyRebel]

I see a couple of folk have commented on that phrase. It's certainly not one I would use about any club mate. Its my opinion that EFL fans and English fans in general have a poor view of Scottish football because no matter who they support the final measure of their game is the EPL and when it comes to that we are indeed miles off it. That and the fact that they see very little Scottish football apart from a never ending diet of the Ugly Sisters pumping the likes of Ross County and Motherwell on SKY and sadly listen to too many Scottish players who have spent the vast majority of their careers in England talking our game down on the likes of Talk Sport.

In the end no club is a 'nonentity' their fans love their clubs just as we do and that's something we should never be arrogant enough to forget.


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