Starting 11 vs Clyde

[Tambo]

So two good work out games before the league cup, over the two games who would your starting 11 be vs Clyde?

Marshall

Miller
Porteous
McClelland
Lewis

Kenneh
Newell
Henderson

Jair
Youan
Mcgeady

[Northernhibee]

Marshall

Miller
Porto
Rocky
Doig

Kenneh
Newell
Campbell

Hauge
Melkersen
Tavares

Though only Porto and Kenneh are the must starts for me. The rest all have to compete to keep their places.

[ahibby]

Marshall

Miller
Porto
Rocky
Doig

Kenneh
Newell
Campbell

Hauge
Melkersen
Tavares

Though only Porto and Kenneh are the must starts for me. The rest all have to compete to keep their places.

Cadden before Hauge for me.

[FilipinoHibs]

Allan Delferrièrec - sorry for spelling - has to start central midfield. First real midfield General for a long time.

[Northernhibee]

Cadden before Hauge for me.

I honestly think there's argument for most positions on the park - even between the sticks as if Dabrowski starts he's earned it - and that's so, so healthy.

Wouldn't be too unhappy if Chrissy gets the start.

[04Sauzee]

Absolutely delightful that I have no idea what our starting 11 will be nor what our actual best 11 will be.

Still another couple of signings to come in and with Hanlon, Mitchell, Magennis and Nisbet still to come back in it's definitely looking more positive.

[supermcginn]

Marshall

Miller
Porteous
Rocky
Doig

taveres
Kenneh
Doyle Hayes
McGeady

Youan
Melkerson

[JohnM1875]

I've honestly no idea after watching those two games. Not even sure what formation we looked better in. So many positive signs over the two games.

I'm sure we'll see plenty changes in the league cup games as well.

Genuinely buzzing for the Clyde game next Saturday.

[Northernhibee]

This is beginning to feel like the early days of Stubbs. After a horrendous season and awful football, I think that even a slightly slow start (with an acceptable derby performance) may be overlooked if we're getting good football from promising young players and by mid season I think we'll be absolutely flying.

[ChilliEater]

Marshall

Porto
Rocky

JDH
Kenneh
Henderson

Hauge
Melkerson
Youan
McGeady
Tavares


Only joking - Rocky out, Lewy in :wink:

[Garymcl]

I’ll be honest at the moment it could be any starting line up looks like good competition for places like a lot of people I cannot wait till next Saturday for the Clyde game 🇳🇬

[davhibby]

I’d like to see Dabrowski start in at least a couple of the group games.

[NAE NOOKIE]

After the last two games I'm absolutely gutted that I'm going to miss the Clyde game, it's hard to judge anything on friendlies but it looks very possible that LJ just might be able to pick an exciting team to watch out of the 22 plus players we've seen in action in Portugal.

What his go to first XI might be over the season, never mind this Saturday, has actually become quite hard to work out given how good some of the new lads and fringe players have looked in both games, they proved today that our total domination of Hartlepool wasn't just because they were Ertha Kitt, we were up against far better quality today and still dominated for most of the game.

What we seem to have is real competition for starting places in practically every area of the pitch and no matter what LJ finally settles for as his first choice XI we are going to have real strength on the bench as well.

This is Hibs so the big worry this early is that we have flattered to deceive a bit, but if that turns out not to be the case I'm actually quite excited for the season ahead now, something I never thought I would be saying even three weeks ago :greengrin

[AL-Qaholik]

Marshall

Miller Porteous McLelland Doig

Delferiere Kenneh/JDH

Tavares McGeady Melkerson

Youan

[Brightside]

I'd play Big Kev in the early Cup games.

Back 4 shouldnt be a huge issue in these games either. But i'd go

Miller Porto Brydon Doig

Kenneh will be our main man at no6 for sure. Delf is good cover in a lot of areas but i dont see him starting many and he's been named in the Dev squad

Prob go with

Kenneh

JDH Henderson / McGeady


Jair Doidge Youan

[Since452]

I feel a bit sorry for Clyde. They are about to take a skelping.

[Unseen work]

Quite tough for a couple of the positions, from what I’ve saw I’ll go for

………………Marshall……..

Miller…..Porteous…..McLellend…Doig…..

……………JDH……..Newell…….

Cadden……..Henderson……McGeady…..

…………………….Youan…….

For me is based on the players that have played the best (Melkersen very unlucky to miss out).

But if I was Johnson I would probably start Tavares and Kenneh to get them used to the standard and style of play.

[B.H.F.C]

Marshall

Miller
Porteous
Rocky/McClellend
Doig

Tavares/Hauge
Kenneh
Newell/JDH
McGeady

Youan
Melkersen

[hibee-boys]

Quite tough for a couple of the positions, from what I’ve saw I’ll go for

………………Marshall……..

Miller…..Porteous…..McLellend…Doig…..

……………JDH……..Newell…….

Cadden……..Henderson……McGeady…..

…………………….Youan…….

For me is based on the players that have played the best (Melkersen very unlucky to miss out).

But if I was Johnson I would probably start Tavares and Kenneh to get them used to the standard and style of play.

Much as I respect Joe and JDH as individual players, I don’t want them playing together in a Hibs midfield, it’s one of the other in my opinion.

[overdrive]

Marshall

Miller, Porteous, McClelland, Doig

Delferriere, Newell

Cadden, McGeady, Tavares

Youan

[Torto7]

Marshall
Miller Rocky Porto Doig
Delfierrie
JDH Henderson

Hauge
Melkerson Youan

Mental the players left out.

Dabrowski
Cadden Brydon MCClelland Lewis
Kenneh
Newell
Campbell/McGennis
McGeady/Tavares
Nisbet/Doidge

[andrew70]

Dabrowski

Miller
Porto
McLelland
Doig

Kenneh
Doyle-Hayes

McGeady
Henderson
Tavares

Youan

[flash]

Surely Marshall will be in goals.

He has only just arrived and will want game time before the first league match.

[andyhibs1875]

Marshall

Doig
porto
mclelland
miller

kenneh
newell

Tavares
henderson
mcgeady

youan

[number9dream]

Marshall, Miller, Porto & McGeady look like the only nailed on starters, with the caveat that it is very, very early days.
Great to have healthy competition for places and that's with Hanlon, Mitchell, Magennis and Nisbet to come back.
It would be good to get Dabrowski involved in cup games but Marshall needs to build an understanding with the defence, so he might have to wait.
If the five subs rule applies, then there's still plenty of scope to try different combinations.
Roll on next Saturday...

[hibee-boys]

Been working all week so not much of 2 games. Miller seems to be a popular choice at right-back, he must’ve impressed to drop Cadden?

[hibbyfraelibby]

Marshall
Miller Rocky Porto Doig
Delfierrie
JDH Henderson

Hauge
Melkerson Youan

Mental the players left out.

Dabrowski
Cadden Brydon MCClelland Lewis
Kenneh
Newell
Campbell/McGennis
McGeady/Tavares
Nisbet/Doidge

That 2nd XI could challenge for top 6 on its own

[St Pauli Hibee]

Marshall

Miller
Rocky
Porto
Doig

Kenneh
JDH
Newell
Jair

Melkersen
Youan

[JohnM1875]

Been working all week so not much of 2 games. Miller seems to be a popular choice at right-back, he must’ve impressed to drop Cadden?

Miller looked the better player in the first match but thought Cadden looked the better player today, though Cadden did move further forward when Hauge was subbed off today.

Both excellent players but I'd still be starting Cadden personally.

[supermcginn]

McGeady will be the first name on the teamsheet, very surprised to see so many leaving him out, He's different class!

[Leitherhibs]

Dabrowski

Cadden
Porto
Brydon
Doig

Delferriere
Newell

Hauge
McGeady
Tavares

Youan

[One Day Soon]

Not got a clue but I'm very, very excited.

[number9dream]

McGeady will be the first name on the teamsheet, very surprised to see so many leaving him out, He's different class!

With any luck, he will be for start of the league season, but remember he hasn't played since November and he's 36 so we may need to phase him in gently over the next few weeks to get him up to full speed.

[wookie70]

Marshall, Miller, Porto & McGeady look like the only nailed on starters, with the caveat that it is very, very early days.
Great to have healthy competition for places and that's with Hanlon, Mitchell, Magennis and Nisbet to come back.
It would be good to get Dabrowski involved in cup games but Marshall needs to build an understanding with the defence, so he might have to wait.
If the five subs rule applies, then there's still plenty of scope to try different combinations.
Roll on next Saturday... I'd add Lewis and Newell to that list. Stevenson looks a good bit better than Doig imo and Newell has great mobility and very suited to the type of game LJ wants to play.

[JammyDoidger]

Marshall

Miller/cadden
Porto
Rocky
Stevenson

Kenneh
Newell
Henderson

Youan
Melkersen
Hauge/mcgeady

Based purely on what I've seen from the friendly's.

[King Cosell]

We'll have a slightly tougher game 3 days later so the XI picked to start v Clyde will not necessarily be our strongest. I'll be surprised if more than 3 or 4 start both games.

[Mcbizz1998]

Absolutely delightful that I have no idea what our starting 11 will be nor what our actual best 11 will be.

Still another couple of signings to come in and with Hanlon, Mitchell, Magennis and Nisbet still to come back in it's definitely looking more positive.

This is how I feel. I have tried a few times to write down my best team and then realise I have missed someone like McGeady or Melkersen and start again.

Great problem to have and with the players you mention to come back it will only get tougher to choose.

[J-C]

I'd make Dabrowski the cup keeper for starters. LJ will have an idea of his strongest 11 but these games gives us a chance to play a couple of younger guys.

Dabrowski

Miller
Porteous
McClelland
Stevenson

Kenneh
JDH
Campbell

Hauge
Melkerson
Jair

[Lago]

Nice to have choices 👍

[Tambo]

This is how I feel. I have tried a few times to write down my best team and then realise I have missed someone like McGeady or Melkersen and start again.

Great problem to have and with the players you mention to come back it will only get tougher to choose.

Will definitely be tough for Johnson if both Youan and Melkersen do well and get a few goals, Melkersen did look ok out on the right vs Hartlepool but then we have Hauge and Jair who have both started the pre-season well.

I thought Campbell was worth a shout out for today, he is so much better when more advanced. Not the greatest footballer in the world but with this high press he could be a key assist sometimes this season.

[mike1875]

not a team i would suggest for a league game but since we should have most of the ball and it is the first home game for a lot of players, we should be trying to get as many exciting players on the park as possible

Marshall
Miller Porteous McClelland Doig
Tavares JDH Kenneh McGeady
Melkersen Youan

with Cadden, Delferriere, Hauge and Henderson all to get a good run out off the bench (assuming we get 5 subs in the League Cup?)

[Since452]

Great options now. And to think we still have Mitchell, Magennis, Nisbet and Hanlon to return.

[B.H.F.C]

I'd make Dabrowski the cup keeper for starters. LJ will have an idea of his strongest 11 but these games gives us a chance to play a couple of younger guys.

Dabrowski

Miller
Porteous
McClelland
Stevenson

Kenneh
JDH
Campbell

Hauge
Melkerson
Jair

Think we need to play Marshall.

We need to win these games but also need to use them to be ready for the league. Marshall was out injured end of last season so needs games and also think we need to get him building an understanding with the defence. Would give Dabrowski a game in one of them but Marshall should play the bull of them IMO.

[ian cruise]

Marshall

Miller Porteous Rocky Doig

Kenneh JDH

Tavares Henderson McGeady

Melkerson

[Hibs1992]

Marshall

Miller Porto McLelland Doig

Kenneh Newell

Tavares Youan McGeady

Melkerson

Really tough though as Delferriere, Henderson, JDH, Cadden and Campbell have all played well in pre-season and could easily start. Good options to have.

Think Doidge should be at the bottom of the forwards based on what he showed in Portugal compared to Melkerson and Youan.

[Dr_Regal]

Marshall

Miller Porto McLelland Doig

Kenneh Newell

Tavares Youan McGeady

Melkerson

Really tough though as Delferriere, Henderson, JDH, Cadden and Campbell have all played well in pre-season and could easily start. Good options to have.

Think Doidge should be at the bottom of the forwards based on what he showed in Portugal compared to Melkerson and Youan.

Its funny cause Rocky has done absolutely nothing wrong in preseason, and pretty much strolled it, and no mention. Such is the squad at the minute.

I would like to see that team

I dont see any reason why Youan cant play in behind Melk, one of the most impressive things ive seen from him is his tracking back and winning the ball. Outstanding for a striker.
Tough choices

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

I'd have Delfierererererere starting. He looks like a class player! He brings a calm to the team

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[Tha Cabbage Kid]

I thought rocky played well last season before he got injured. Then after that he was a bomb scare. Maybe he wasn't ready to come back in when he did [emoji848]

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[Scooter]

Mcgeady looks class. Youhan looks special. Miller looks good also but I still think he needs to beat Cadden at RB imo.

Marshall/Dabrowski

Cadden
Porto
Mccellend
Doig

Hauge
Kenneh
Newell
Mcgeady

Youhan
Melkersen

[SMAXXA]

Great options now. And to think we still have Mitchell, Magennis, Nisbet and Hanlon to return.

And Bojang 👍 plus 2 more additions, couple will leave aswell IMO

[Since452]

And Bojang 👍 plus 2 more additions, couple will leave aswell IMO

Had almost forgotten about Bojang!

[McGruber]

It's great we are all struggling to know who to leave out a best 11 - last season we struggled to put players in.

Some real headaches...

Marshall starts.
Youan looks like he is a starter.
Melkerson looks like he has put on muscle pre-season and looking real sharp.
McGeady looks class
Travers looks lively and Johnson rates highly
Nisbet is a first 11 pick when fit
Magennis is a first pick when fit
Miller shining in the 2 games
Cadden last year POTY
Henderson starting to step up, looks far more influencial in the middle.
Porteous starts - captain
Doig starts - we aren't a good enough team to leave out a £3million man.
Kenneh going to be a big player for us.
Newell looking strong pre season.

That's 14 -

Others are showing up well, Hanlon will probably play when back (or new CB). Still to see Bojang.

It's suddenly looking quite strong. Don't know what the best 11 would be

[Nicho87]

Marshall

Miller Porto Rocky Doig

Kenneh Newell

Tavares Youan McGeady

Melkerson

[ahibby]

I honestly think there's argument for most positions on the park - even between the sticks as if Dabrowski starts he's earned it - and that's so, so healthy.

Wouldn't be too unhappy if Chrissy gets the start.

Hauge taken off yesterday, precautionary maybe but maybe a groin strain.

[Since452]

Marshall

Miller Porteous Rocky Doig

Kenneh

Tavares Newell McGeady

Melkerson Youan

Hibs 6 Clyde 0

[B.H.F.C]

Hauge taken off yesterday, precautionary maybe but maybe a groin strain.

Hope it was nothing serious for him. Got a feeling we’ll see a bit of him. That right wing position is up for grabs, IMO, and I think he looks like he has the desire to make it his.

[Seattle.Hibs]

Marshall

Miller
Porto
McClelland
Stevenson

Newell
Kenneh
Delferriere

Jair
Youan
Mcgeady

[Hibs3-2]

Marshall

Miller Porteous Rocky Doig

Kenneh

Tavares Newell McGeady

Melkerson Youan

Hibs 6 Clyde 0

This for me

[Highwayman]

Marshall

Miller Porteous Rocky Doig

Kenneh

Tavares Newell McGeady

Melkerson Youan

Hibs 6 Clyde 0
Looks like a good starter for me.

How many subs are allowed in this competition.

If Hibs do rack up a good lead surely an opportunity to give all the available subs a decent run.

[Tambo]

I can honestly say we should have enough for the other teams in the group to rotate as much as we can to get everyone more minutes.

I wonder if we will see a formation change from the previous two games to see how other styles work.

[Mcbizz1998]

Marshall

Miller Porteous Rocky Doig

Kenneh

Tavares Newell McGeady

Melkerson Youan

Hibs 6 Clyde 0

Like the look of this. Melkersen and Youan partnership could be exciting!

[Silky]

Like the look of this. Melkersen and Youan partnership could be exciting!

DM against Clyde? I'd replace Kenneh with Henderson.

[Lancs Harp]

Really looking forward to the game on saturday. Only seen a few clips on you tube of the two previous games so cant really comment as of yet on who is better than who and in which position. LJ seems to want to play an exciting brand of football. Very hopeful of a decent season ahead of us.

Is it just the East and West Stands open on saturday?

[B.H.F.C]

DM against Clyde? I'd replace Kenneh with Henderson.

You could say that about any of the group games really and Kenneh ends up without any football by the time the league starts.

Still think we need to do things properly and get players doing the things the new manager wants from them.

If he’s a good DM he’ll be the one getting on the ball deep and getting us playing anyway.

[CapitalGreen]

You could say that about any of the group games really and Kenneh ends up without any football by the time the league starts.

Still think we need to do things properly and get players doing the things the new manager wants from them.

If he’s a good DM he’ll be the one getting on the ball deep and getting us playing anyway.

Yup, if people think Kenneh is just going to be breaking up play and that’s it then they haven’t been paying attention, there appears to me more to his game than that.

[Heisenberg]

Interesting that LJ hasn’t settled on a captain for next season and will vary it over the league cup games before settling on a pick before the league starts.

[StockholmHibs]

Absolutely delightful that I have no idea what our starting 11 will be nor what our actual best 11 will be.

Still another couple of signings to come in and with Hanlon, Mitchell, Magennis and Nisbet still to come back in it's definitely looking more positive.

Are we still waiting for Magennis? Feels like years and years.

[Smartie]

I'm in the "wouldn't know where to start" camp for this one.

But in a good way this time.

[scoopyboy]

Would be a good one for the admins to turn into a competition.

It wouldn't surprise me if no one calls the starting eleven correctly.

[Hibernian Verse]

Interesting that LJ hasn’t settled on a captain for next season and will vary it over the league cup games before settling on a pick before the league starts.

I reckon Porteous will be made captain. They mic'd him up during one of the games.

[JohnM1875]

I reckon Porteous will be made captain. They mic'd him up during one of the games.

Is the captain thing not just because Hanlon is out injured just now and probably won't play for a bit? Could obviously be wrong, but I'd be surprised if he changed things.

[Hibernian Verse]

Is the captain thing not just because Hanlon is out injured just now and probably won't play for a bit? Could obviously be wrong, but I'd be surprised if he changed things.

Guess it depends on if Johnson prefers him or the new centre half

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

..........................Marshall

..............Rocky......Porto......McLelland

Cadden.........Delfierre..........JDH............. Doig

.......Tavares.......Melkerson....McGeady

[basehibby]

Marshall

Cadden
Porto
Rocky
Doig

Delferriere
Newell

McGeady
Henderson
Tavares

Youan

[Hibee Mac]

I know it's only preseason where we weren't under huge pressure defensively but I'm surprised more haven't gone with McLelland at CB...

I thought Rocky was flapping a bit for at least one of the goals conceded and another couple of chances over the two games in Portugal.

Also don't think LJ rates Rocky very much (neither do I), I'd be surprised to see him in the starting 11.

[hibsforeurope]

I'd like to see Bojang involved, he will need a decent run to get up to speed for the opening league game. does anyone know if he's joined up with the squad yet?

[04Sauzee]

I know it's only preseason where we weren't under huge pressure defensively but I'm surprised more haven't gone with McLelland at CB...

I thought Rocky was flapping a bit for at least one of the goals conceded and another couple of chances over the two games in Portugal.

Also don't think LJ rates Rocky very much (neither do I), I'd be surprised to see him in the starting 11.

We only conceded 2 goals in the two matches and I'm sure Rocky was only on the pitch when we conceded one of those goals. Would this be the goal he was flapping at?

[JimBHibees]

I reckon Porteous will be made captain. They mic'd him up during one of the games.

Wonder if the captain has still to be signed

[FilipinoHibs]

Just very excited. So much talent. Glad I am not picking the team.

[Hibernian Verse]

Wonder if the captain has still to be signed

Do tell?

[Jones28]

Wonder if the captain has still to be signed

I'd find the idea of signing a captain a bit weird.

[ahibby]

We only conceded 2 goals in the two matches and I'm sure Rocky was only on the pitch when we conceded one of those goals. Would this be the goal he was flapping at?

He went to the near post but the ball was crossed low and behind him. I wondered whether he had been coached to go the post, and if so then he can't be blamed. On the other hand if not then his positioning was an issue. Having said that, the angle that the ball was crossed low at, it should have been someone from midfield to cut it out or put in the tackle and not Rocky.

[Mcbizz1998]

I would like us to change captain. Hanlon has been through too much trauma in a Hibs kit for my liking.

Someone fresh and without baggage would be good.

[Brightside]

I would like us to change captain. Hanlon has been through too much trauma in a Hibs kit for my liking.

Someone fresh and without baggage would be good.

We will have a new captain for this game. Who do you suggest should take over from Hanlon overall. Just to help him with the trauma he's been through.

[JimBHibees]

Do tell?

No information just think it is possible LJ might have someone in mind he might want to bring someone from outside in. An example could be Australian international Bailey Wright centre back out of contract at Sunderland.

[JimBHibees]

I'd find the idea of signing a captain a bit weird.

Maybe so but still possible a new broom and all that.

[CapitalGreen]

No information just think it is possible LJ might have someone in mind he might want to bring someone from outside in. An example could be Australian international Bailey Wright centre back out of contract at Sunderland.

Wright has extended his contract at Sunderland.

If LJ was going to sign a player to come in and be captain I imagine they player would have been signed already. Marshall or McGeady (who LJ had as captain last season at Sunderland) could be contenders for the armband.

[JohnM1875]

Just can't see any change of captain going down well with the squad. Especially if it's a new player brought in by LJ. Hanlon will remain captain I reckon.

[Hibee Mac]

We only conceded 2 goals in the two matches and I'm sure Rocky was only on the pitch when we conceded one of those goals. Would this be the goal he was flapping at?Yes that's the one, the cross goes right through him.

The flapping I'm referring to is at the beginning of the same half (45:20) he looked less than assured when attempting to clear the ball and lays it on a plate for the attacker who should have scored.

I hate that he's been put through abuse by some numbskulls in our support and I do not condone that but I don't think he's good enough to start for Hibs.

[04Sauzee]

Maybe so but still possible a new broom and all that.

Ryan Broom 25 year old right midfielder at Peterborough It's 😁

[JohnM1875]

Yes that's the one, the cross goes right through him.

The flapping I'm referring to is at the beginning of the same half (45:20) he looked less than assured when attempting to clear the ball and lays it on a plate for the attacker who should have scored.

I hate that he's been put through abuse by some numbskulls in our support and I do not condone that but I don't think he's good enough to start for Hibs.

I actually think Rocky has all the attributes to succeed and with good coaching will become a great player for us. Even won a few headers in Portugal!

[JimBHibees]

I actually think Rocky has all the attributes to succeed and with good coaching will become a great player for us. Even won a few headers in Portugal!

That was the one thing I noticed about him he seemed to be much more commanding in the air.

[JimBHibees]

Wright has extended his contract at Sunderland.

If LJ was going to sign a player to come in and be captain I imagine they player would have been signed already. Marshall or McGeady (who LJ had as captain last season at Sunderland) could be contenders for the armband.

Didn't realise that was just a thought

[Mcbizz1998]

We will have a new captain for this game. Who do you suggest should take over from Hanlon overall. Just to help him with the trauma he's been through.

Porteous or Marshall would be my pick.

Hopefully we can bring in a centre half that will be an improvement on Hanlon as well.

[basehibby]

..........................Marshall

..............Rocky......Porto......McLelland

Cadden.........Delfierre..........JDH............. Doig

.......Tavares.......Melkerson....McGeady

I like the look of that team - it shares 8 players with my own selection up the page and a noteable one we have in common is Delfierre - I was well impressed by his contributions in both Portugal games and would love to see some more of this guy - the League Cup games provide that oportunity - he's in form so get him in there!

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

I like the look of that team - it shares 8 players with my own selection up the page and a noteable one we have in common is Delfierre - I was well impressed by his contributions in both Portugal games and would love to see some more of this guy - the League Cup games provide that oportunity - he's in form so get him in there!Yeah, Delierre seems to be a player who I think we should be developing as much as possible from the time I've seen him.

And like I said before, when Rocky first can in he was good. But later on after he was injured he was rubbish which I'm putting down as him playing with a niggle. McClelland looked really good at the back so want to see more of that

Really wanted to add Hauge into the squad so was a toss up between him and Tavares

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[JimBHibees]

Marshall

Miller Porto McClelland Doig

Kenneh JDH

Tavares Hendo McGeady

Yohan

[JimBHibees]

Ryan Broom 25 year old right midfielder at Peterborough It's 😁

I am old enough to remember Sooty and Sweep :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

What are ticket sales looking like for the game
It’s the local holidays so many will be away

[basehibby]

What are ticket sales looking like for the game
It’s the local holidays so many will be away

Wrong thread - any thoughts on the starting line up?

[Tyler Durden]

Looking forward to seeing Youan and Tavares but really there is only one man the fans are dying to see.

Someone who hasn’t played at Easter Rd for more than 10 years. A signing who really captured the imagination……. That’s right. It’s Steven Thicot!

[shetlandhibee]

Marshall

Miller Porto McClelland Doig

Kenneh JDH

Tavares Hendo McGeady

Yohan
this but swap newel for JDH will be close to line up IMO :agree:

[LewysGot2]

What are ticket sales looking like for the game
It’s the local holidays so many will be away

Not good. Upper West not even on sale yesterday. Just lower west and east

[BoomtownHibees]

Not good. Upper West not even on sale yesterday. Just lower west and east

It’s only the lower west and the east open for this game

[Hibernian Verse]

Really looking forward to this now. There's a sense of excitement back around .net & Easter Road and I'm particularly excited to see Jair, Kenneh, Youan & Miller play tomorrow. So for me, based on LJs 4-3-3 previous;

Marshall

Miller - Rocky - Porteous - Doig

JDH - Kenneh - Newell

Jair - Youan - McGeady

That was more difficult to pick than I thought. 5 changes allowed so expect to see Melkersen, Henderson, Delferriere, Hauge & Cadden too. Left McClelland out which might be unfair but I want to see Rocky get some games under his belt.

[Iain G]

Really looking forward to this now. There's a sense of excitement back around .net & Easter Road and I'm particularly excited to see Jair, Kenneh, Youan & Miller play tomorrow. So for me, based on LJs 4-3-3 previous;

Marshall

Miller - Rocky - Porteous - Doig

JDH - Kenneh - Newell

Jair - Youan - McGeady

That was more difficult to pick than I thought. 5 changes allowed so expect to see Melkersen, Henderson, Delferriere, Hauge & Cadden too. Left McClelland out which might be unfair but I want to see Rocky get some games under his belt.

That's a good few new players in that starting XI, I'd maybe start with Doidge up front.

[Hibernian Verse]

That's a good few new players in that starting XI, I'd maybe start with Doidge up front.

Forgot about Doidge...not sure how we're going to get all these guys on the park. Good problem to have.

[Allant1981]

Marshall
Miller
Porteous
Mclelland
Doig
JDH
Kenneh
Newell
Jair
Youan
Mcgeady

[loanheadhibby]

We only conceded 2 goals in the two matches and I'm sure Rocky was only on the pitch when we conceded one of those goals. Would this be the goal he was flapping at?

We were playing Hartleppol and Burton.
You seem to think it ok that we've conceded another two goals.
I saw enough of Rocky last season to deduce he isn't the answer.

[Bobby's Cinema]

We were playing Hartleppol and Burton.
You seem to think it ok that we've conceded another two goals.
I saw enough of Rocky last season to deduce he isn't the answer.
Everyone deserves a clean slate for this season. Try giving the guy a break and get behind him.
And these were pre-season friendlies trying new line-ups every 45mins and totally new systems so I'd relax a wee bit about the goals conceded.

[04Sauzee]

We were playing Hartleppol and Burton.
You seem to think it ok that we've conceded another two goals.
I saw enough of Rocky last season to deduce he isn't the answer.

Where does it say it's ok to concede 2 goals? It doesn't say that. Read what I said again , Rocky was only on the field for 1 goal we conceded in pre-season.

If LJ decides he's good enough fine, if he doesn't I'm also fine. I'm more likely to go with what LJ deduces 😁

[loanheadhibby]

Where does it say it's ok to concede 2 goals? It doesn't say that. Read what I said again , Rocky was only on the field for 1 goal we conceded in pre-season.

If LJ decides he's good enough fine, if he doesn't I'm also fine. I'm more likely to go with what LJ deduces 😁

You stated we only lost two goals in the two games. By saying only I thought you meant that was ok.
Regarding Rocky you saw the same games as me so hopefully he can make me eat my words.
All I ask for this season is that we give Hearts and probably Aberdeen a run for third place.
In my opinion we need better than Rocky to achieve that.
As usual on this forum we ignore the complete dross we had to suffer last season.
A big percentage of fans would be happy to see Lewis and Paul Hanlon start our first game at Perth and I know PH will struggle to make that.
The new manager has a huge job on his hands but the signs so far are pretty good from him.

[Heisenberg]

We were playing Hartleppol and Burton.
You seem to think it ok that we've conceded another two goals.
I saw enough of Rocky last season to deduce he isn't the answer.

Couldn’t care less if we conceded two given that we scored four. Give me that every week.

[loanheadhibby]

Couldn’t care less if we conceded two given that we scored four. Give me that every week.

Fair point but if we lose two goals in an SPL game I'm not so sure we're scoring four very often.
Hope I'm wrong.

[Iain G]

Fair point but if we lose two goals in an SPL game I'm not so sure we're scoring four very often.
Hope I'm wrong.

We will be too busy on our way to 5, 6 and 7 scored to worry about stopping at 4 scored :greengrin

[McGruber]

I know it's only preseason where we weren't under huge pressure defensively but I'm surprised more haven't gone with McLelland at CB...

I thought Rocky was flapping a bit for at least one of the goals conceded and another couple of chances over the two games in Portugal.

Also don't think LJ rates Rocky very much (neither do I), I'd be surprised to see him in the starting 11.

I'm surprised as many have went for McLelland. He looked good in the pre season games though so not against it. Rocky looked good too, so did Brydon. To be honest, all the defenders looked good as we had most of the ball playing teams we were far better than. Anyone else we put in at centre back would have looked good too.

I would 100% be playing Rocky v Clyde. I suspect again that we will have most of the ball v lower league Clyde. Our centre backs will have time and probably not come under huge pressure. Rocky is our player, he is short of confidence or feeling unloved - however you want to term it. Saturdays game can help build him up.

In the absence of Hanlon and any new CB signed I think giving McLelland the nod (younger than Rocky, less experience and signed for development) will set Rocky back mentally. That would be a moot point if McLelland had shown he was going to be a good first team player going forward. I hope he will be but that case against Hartlepool and Burton is not proven.

Also - this micro analysis of Rocky mistakes in pre season games, I remember McLelland playing an awful pass that was intercepted and Hartlepool could have done better with the break. No criticism though, just pre season friendlies and he did well.

[04Sauzee]

I'm surprised as many have went for McLelland. He looked good in the pre season games though so not against it. Rocky looked good too, so did Brydon. To be honest, all the defenders looked good as we had most of the ball playing teams we were far better than. Anyone else we put in at centre back would have looked good too.

I would 100% be playing Rocky v Clyde. I suspect again that we will have most of the ball v lower league Clyde. Our centre backs will have time and probably not come under huge pressure. Rocky is our player, he is short of confidence or feeling unloved - however you want to term it. Saturdays game can help build him up.

In the absence of Hanlon and any new CB signed I think giving McLelland the nod (younger than Rocky, less experience and signed for development) will set Rocky back mentally. That would be a moot point if McLelland had shown he was going to be a good first team player going forward. I hope he will be but that case against Hartlepool and Burton is not proven.

Also - this micro analysis of Rocky mistakes in pre season games, I remember McLelland playing an awful pass that was intercepted and Hartlepool could have done better with the break. No criticism though, just pre season friendlies and he did well.

I think the McClelland over Rocky is because Porto will most likely play RCB and although McClelland is right footed I think he's more comfortable at left CB than Rocky.

Unless we go 3 at the back which would seem unlikely I think Rocky will start on the bench.

Just my thoughts although I'm probably miles off

[McGruber]

I think the McClelland over Rocky is because Porto will most likely play RCB and although McClelland is right footed I think he's more comfortable at left CB than Rocky.

Unless we go 3 at the back which would seem unlikely I think Rocky will start on the bench.

Just my thoughts although I'm probably miles off

That might be true, I just don't know how McLelland has shown that given he has only been involved in those 2 easy(ish) games for us. Hold my hand up to not having seen him play for anyone else though.

I really don't think it matters who plays between them in terms of how the game and result will pan out. Whoever plays will do a good job in this one I imagine

[Stuart93]

We were playing Hartleppol and Burton.
You seem to think it ok that we've conceded another two goals.
I saw enough of Rocky last season to deduce he isn't the answer.

Conceding two goals in two games isn’t that bad?

[B.H.F.C]

Conceding two goals in two games isn’t that bad?

I’m not convinced we’ll be strong enough defensively with what we currently have. But losing a couple of goals over a couple of friendlies when you’re changing an entire team at half time, really isn’t something to be bothered about.

I also expect us to lose more goals this season as the defence won’t have three midfielders sitting right in front of them all the time.

[Stuart93]

I’m not convinced we’ll be strong enough defensively with what we currently have. But losing a couple of goals over a couple of friendlies when you’re changing an entire team at half time, really isn’t something to be bothered about.

I also expect us to lose more goals this season as the defence won’t have three midfielders sitting right in front of them all the time.

Aye potentially not but the poster was suggesting some massive catastrophe because we lost two goals in two friendlies.

Think LJ alluded to us potentially losing more goals due to him wanting his teams to be a bit more expansive

[loanheadhibby]

I’m not convinced we’ll be strong enough defensively with what we currently have. But losing a couple of goals over a couple of friendlies when you’re changing an entire team at half time, really isn’t something to be bothered about.

I also expect us to lose more goals this season as the defence won’t have three midfielders sitting right in front of them all the time.

It would be a concern if we start losing more goals and get in to that habit. Hopefully tho we have a bit more going forward this season. We have 4 young centre halves. If Porto/Hanlon injured/suspended for any length of time, we may toil.

[worcesterhibby]

It would be a concern if we start losing more goals and get in to that habit. Hopefully tho we have a bit more going forward this season. We have 4 young centre halves. If Porto/Hanlon injured/suspended for any length of time, we may toil.

We are buying an older more experienced Centre half.

[S4uzee]

Thicot and Gomis CM for Clyde

[DIXIHIBS]

What are ticket sales looking like for the game
It’s the local holidays so many will be away
Just had a quick look and even taking into account holidays/league cup etc its not looking good at all. Hopefully a few more by tmrow but it looks about 3/4 thousand to me.

[Musselbound]

Just had a quick look and even taking into account holidays/league cup etc its not looking good at all. Hopefully a few more by tmrow but it looks about 3/4 thousand to me.

Is there any word on whether you can buy walk up tickets tomorrow?

[Since452]

Thicot and Gomis CM for Clyde

Is Goodwillie still playing for them?

[SHODAN]

Marshall

Miller Porteous McClelland Doig

Doyle-Hayes Kenneh Newell

Tavares Melkersen McGeady

[number9dream]

Is Goodwillie still playing for them?

No. They had to quickly terminate the loan deal with Raith, who are presumably stuck paying his wages for not playing.

[TheGroundsman]

Marshall
Miller
Porto
Rocky
Doig
Kenneh
Newell
Tavares
McGeady
Doidge
Youan

4-3-3 Alot of firepower.

4-0 to the Hibs

[Tambo]

No Jair, Youan or bojang as still awaiting permits.

"Unfortunately, we are going into the game without a few players who are still waiting for work permits to be approved.

“Momodou Bojang, Èlie Youan and Jair Tavares won’t be available, and Lewis Miller is also 50:50 at the moment."

Although Youan and Tavares both featured in Portugal, they are unable to play in a competitive fixture until their permits are approved.

[wookie70]

No Jair, Youan or bojang as still awaiting permits.

"Unfortunately, we are going into the game without a few players who are still waiting for work permits to be approved.

“Momodou Bojang, Èlie Youan and Jair Tavares won’t be available, and Lewis Miller is also 50:50 at the moment."

Although Youan and Tavares both featured in Portugal, they are unable to play in a competitive fixture until their permits are approved.

Johnson should have been walked out of Downing Street for the mess he has made of our new signings starting to play competitive games.

[H18 SFR]

No Jair, Youan or bojang as still awaiting permits.

"Unfortunately, we are going into the game without a few players who are still waiting for work permits to be approved.

“Momodou Bojang, Èlie Youan and Jair Tavares won’t be available, and Lewis Miller is also 50:50 at the moment."

Although Youan and Tavares both featured in Portugal, they are unable to play in a competitive fixture until their permits are approved.

This is total crap.

[JohnM1875]

No Jair, Youan or bojang as still awaiting permits.

"Unfortunately, we are going into the game without a few players who are still waiting for work permits to be approved.

“Momodou Bojang, Èlie Youan and Jair Tavares won’t be available, and Lewis Miller is also 50:50 at the moment."

Although Youan and Tavares both featured in Portugal, they are unable to play in a competitive fixture until their permits are approved.

That's a sickener. Was looking forward to seeing at least two of them feature tomorrow. Annoying but nothing the club can do about it I suppose.

[Tambo]

This is total crap.

From the official website.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/team-news-update-on-tavares-bojan-and-youan

[H18 SFR]

From the official website.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/team-news-update-on-tavares-bojan-and-youan

I’m not doubting the accuracy, I’m saying it’s crap, took the wind out my sails a bit as was looking forward to seeing the three of them.

[Stuart93]

****ing unreal how long we need to wait on work permits getting granted.

I can’t seem to remember Celtic having any trouble with any they needed.

[Mcbizz1998]

What a complete joke. I was buzzing for tomorrow as well to see these guys in person!

[Hibernian Verse]

Bit of a downer but just one game against Clyde I’m sure the other boys will suitably impress.

[Tambo]

I’m not doubting the accuracy, I’m saying it’s crap, took the wind out my sails a bit as was looking forward to seeing the three of them.

My apologies misunderstood and definitely took me by surprise with Jair and Youan as I knew about Bojang.

[CapitalGreen]

****ing unreal how long we need to wait on work permits getting granted.

I can’t seem to remember Celtic having any trouble with any they needed.

It took Celtic over 4 weeks to get work permits for Hatate and Meada.

Tavares signed just over 3 weeks ago and Youan less than 2 weeks ago.

[JimBHibees]

Miller 50/50 also hopefully not an injury

[Stuart93]

It took Celtic over 4 weeks to get work permits for Hatate and Meada.

Tavares signed just over 3 weeks ago and Youan less than 2 weeks ago.

Just had a read about it, it seems when Celtic signed both there work visas were already sorted the time they were signing.

Even then, I’d have thought work visas for players arriving from Japan would have taken longer than a player arriving from Portugal

[number9dream]

The ruinous Brexit and then a rush of prioritised applications from Ukraine are behind delays of up to six weeks apparently. Scottish football clubs aren’t going to be able to skip the queue…

[flash]

Miller 50/50 also hopefully not an injury

He was training today.

[flash]

So team tomorrow all things considered;
Marshall

Cadden
Rocky
Porto
Lewis

Henderson
Newall
JDH

McGeady

Melkerson
Doidge.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Very disappointing these boys are unavailable.

in that case


.......................Marshall................... ........

..........Rocky.......Porto.......McLelland....... ..

Cadden.....Delfierre........JDH...............Doig

.....Hauge.........Melkerson......McGeady......


still a good bench

Dabrowski
Miller
Henderson
Brydon
Lewis
Kenneh
Newell
Campbell
Doidge

[CapitalGreen]

Just had a read about it, it seems when Celtic signed both there work visas were already sorted the time they were signing.

Even then, I’d have thought work visas for players arriving from Japan would have taken longer than a player arriving from Portugal

Their deals were arranged in November and the clearance and visas weren’t granted until 30/12.

You can thank Brexit for it taking so long for Europeans now.

[B.H.F.C]

Very disappointing these boys are unavailable.

in that case


.......................Marshall................... ........

..........Rocky.......Porto.......McLelland....... ..

Cadden.....Delfierre........JDH...............Doig

.....Hauge.........Melkerson......McGeady......


still a good bench

Dabrowski
Miller
Henderson
Brydon
Lewis
Kenneh
Newell
Campbell
Doidge

Don’t think we’ll see a back three much from now on.

[Ronniekirk]

This is total crap.

It’s true straight from the Mangers mouth

[supermcginn]

Kenneh will be the first choice midfielder.

[SHODAN]

Assuming Doig and the four work permit applicants all out:



Marshall

Cadden Porteous McClelland Stevenson

Doyle-Hayes Kenneh Newell

McGeady Melkersen Henderson

[H18 SFR]

It’s true straight from the Mangers mouth

Yes I know and it’s total crap.

[He's here!]

Wow, I'm never too switched on to football in the close season but I must be more out of touch than usual as I've just discovered this is a competitive game!

Even by today's near year-round football calendar is this not an exceptionally early start to the domestic campaign?

[Hibiza]

Thought we might give Kev the gloves for these games .

[marinello59]

Wow, I'm never too switched on to football in the close season but I must be more out of touch than usual as I've just discovered this is a competitive game!

Even by today's near year-round football calendar is this not an exceptionally early start to the domestic campaign?

Aye, it’s an early one.
On this day four years ago we played Blackburn in a pre-season friendly, Paul Hanlon’s testimonial. Now the league cup group stages (And possibly the World Cup schedule?) have us playing a competitive game. I’m delighted with that, can’t wait to get back to business at ER.

[MWHIBBIES]

Thought we might give Kev the gloves for these games .

Normally I'd agree, I think he should probably play the 2 easy ones against Clyde and Bonnyrigg but also important Marshall is up to speed.

[Liam978]

Thought we might give Kev the gloves for these games .

Hi Hibiza, Does this mean you prefer Kevin to Marsh, personally think we have to go with our more experienced keeper,in order to form a settled defence before the big league kick off. Also hope that Kevin will see it that way and stick around,

[Scooter]

Assuming Doig and the four work permit applicants all out:



Marshall

Cadden Porteous McClelland Stevenson

Doyle-Hayes Kenneh Newell

McGeady Melkersen Henderson


Marshall

Cadden
Porto
Mcclleand
Steve

Kenneh
Newell

Hauge
Henderson
Mcgeady

Melkersen

[Carheenlea]

Left it very late to sort tickets so hoping there are many more doing the same - looking at the seat availability it’s lucky if seats sold are into four figures.

[JammyDoidger]

Marshall

Cadden
Porto
Mclelland
Stevenson

Kenneh
Newell

Hauge
Henderson
Mcgeady

Melkersen

[Sir David Gray]

Marshall

Cadden
Porteous
Bushiri
Stevenson

Kenneh
Doyle Hayes
Newell
Henderson
McGeady

Melkersen

Subs

Dabrowski
McGregor
Delferriere
McClelland
Campbell
Hauge
Laidlaw

[Callum_62]

Just had a read about it, it seems when Celtic signed both there work visas were already sorted the time they were signing.

Even then, I’d have thought work visas for players arriving from Japan would have taken longer than a player arriving from PortugalWhat makes you think that?

Both have almost identical immigration policies now

Ofcourse pre Brexit, the portuguese signing could play the same day

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

[J-C]

With news that a couple haven't got the documents through yet, a new 11 is needed.

Marshall

Miller
Porteous
McClelland
Stevenson

Kenneh
Henderson
JDH

Hauge
Melkersen
McGeady

[Paulie Walnuts]

What makes you think that?

Both have almost identical immigration policies now

Ofcourse pre Brexit, the portuguese signing could play the same day

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

I was going to say that - presumably if you’re not from the UK then it doesn’t matter where you from. Someone born in Calais, France will be treated the same as someone born in Afghanistan I presume?

[Oscar T Grouch]

Looking at the match preview it seems everyone of the new signings are available apart from Bojang

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/preview-clyde-h

[Green Reaper]

Looking at the match preview it seems everyone of the new signings are available apart from Bojang

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/preview-clyde-h

That’s dated 6/7 so at that point the club must have been hoping they would all be cleared (except Bojang), looks like that is not the case now.

[Sir David Gray]

Looking at the match preview it seems everyone of the new signings are available apart from Bojang

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/preview-clyde-h

Bojang, Youan and Tavares are all out as they have no work permit yet and Miller is doubtful as confirmed yesterday by Johnson.

[MWHIBBIES]

This work permits thing is actually really worrying, especially as we have Hearts so early. We really needed to have these new guys confident and up to speed for the season starting and thats already looking unlikely. Would much prefer to have Youan scoring 4/5 goals against these crap sides in the league cup than sitting out these games and being on the bench for the league matches because he isn't fit.

[ancient hibee]

I think Doidge will start.

[wookie70]

I think Doidge will start. That won't be a bad thing. The manager will need to see him in competitive games to see if he is part of the puzzle. He looked like he was miles away last season but perhaps he can still be useful. I always like at least one target man type and although I don't rate Doidge that highly he has had the odd spell where it all fell into place.

[GreenCastle]

That won't be a bad thing. The manager will need to see him in competitive games to see if he is part of the puzzle. He looked like he was miles away last season but perhaps he can still be useful. I always like at least one target man type and although I don't rate Doidge that highly he has had the odd spell where it all fell into place.

He really needs a goal - hopefully get one today.

[WhileTheChief..]

Anyone offer any info on McClelland?

Never seen his name before other than he's a young lad we got from Rangers.

[Ray_]

Anyone offer any info on McClelland?

Never seen his name before other than he's a young lad we got from Rangers.

Like the other's, played a half in each of the two bounce games in Portugal and looked good.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Marshall

Cadden
Porto
Rocky
Lewis

Kenneh
JDH
Campbell

Henderson
Melks
Doidge

[MWHIBBIES]

Looks like a diamond formation. Hendo behind Elias and doidge.