Hibs v Nantes tonight

[Hibbyradge]

I thought this was a cup tournament but the video says it's a league game. :confused:

https://youtu.be/FzEQsNBQY-A

Edit: I've just read the article on the official site. It's like the Champions 'League'. It's a cup game which gives us the chance to get in a league! :greengrin

[Greenbeard]

I thought this was a cup tournament but the video says it's a league game. :confused:

https://youtu.be/FzEQsNBQY-A

Edit: I've just read the article on the official site. It's like the Champions 'League'. It's a cup game which gives us the chance to get in a league! :greengrin
Then the League turns into a cup............

[Hibbyradge]

Then the League turns into a cup............

Indeed 😀

[HH81]

Shame can't stream it for us outside of Edinburgh. Would have like to watch it.

[bigwheel]

Pitch is going to get hammered with rain today ..may be unplayable ??

[Ringothedog]

Pitch is going to get hammered with rain today ..may be unplayable ??

Very doubtful it will be called off, it’s raining but not heavily

[Donegal Hibby]

Hopeful of a decent crowd.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hopeful-of-bumper-crowd-for-uefa-youth-league-match-as-steve-kean-compares-coaching-kids-to-managing-at-old-trafford-3893321

[bigwheel]

Very doubtful it will be called off, it’s raining but not heavily

Good news [emoji106]. Has been heavy where I am

[Hibby70]

Just bought a few tickets for this. Sales not great so far. Let's get behind the boys.

[Ringothedog]

Good news [emoji106]. Has been heavy where I am

That’s the sun now out, looks good for this evening

[Tambo]

Good luck tonight boys, will keep my eye out on Hibs twitter when I can.

I seen Johnson said the other day we have 5 of the best 16 year olds in the country.

[JimBHibees]

Didn't realise this game was on tonight

[JHFC]

Just asking for my brother, he's wondering how his daughter will get in for u13s for free? Will they have someone at the turnstiles or does she need a separate ticket to scan?

[1van Sprou7e]

Good luck tonight boys, will keep my eye out on Hibs twitter when I can.

I seen Johnson said the other day we have 5 of the best 16 year olds in the country.

Saw that too, wonder which boys he's referring to there

[Green forever]

Just asking for my brother, he's wondering how his daughter will get in for u13s for free? Will they have someone at the turnstiles or does she need a separate ticket to scan?

Go on to Hibs e-ticketing and you can select under 13 free tickets there. It will be electronic tickets sent via email .

[Hibby70]

Quick question - is it still possible to park at Sainsbury and walk through to the East Stand?

[hibee_girl]

Quick question - is it still possible to park at Sainsbury and walk through to the East Stand?

Yes

[oconnors_strip]

Quick question - is it still possible to park at Sainsbury and walk through to the East Stand?

Yes it is, but I don’t know if they will have the side gate open between the east and the south, so may have to walk round passing the west stand.

Does anyone know why Hibs are sitting fans in the east instead of the west?

[Hibby70]

Yes

Ta

[Hibbyradge]

Yes it is, but I don’t know if they will have the side gate open between the east and the south, so may have to walk round passing the west stand.

Does anyone know why Hibs are sitting fans in the east instead of the west?

Maybe they were hoping for more than they could get in the West lower and didn't want to open the top. :dunno:

[hibee_girl]

Yes it is, but I don’t know if they will have the side gate open between the east and the south, so may have to walk round passing the west stand.

Does anyone know why Hibs are sitting fans in the east instead of the west?

That gate is already open so chances are it’ll be open tonight.

[Ringothedog]

Maybe they were hoping for more than they could get in the West lower and didn't want to open the top. :dunno:

Exactly the reason

[GreenCastle]

Looks like the singing section nearly sold out behind the goals :top marks only about 10 tickets left.

[oconnors_strip]

That gate is already open so chances are it’ll be open tonight.

Brilliant, saves my dad having to walk further. Thanks

[cam75]

They had audio of the last game live anyone know if that’s available tonight?

[GreenCastle]

They had audio of the last game live anyone know if that’s available tonight?

Yes on Twitter.

[Donegal Hibby]

Yes on Twitter.
Team looks good

[gbhibby]

Yes on Twitter.
Anybody got a link

[GreenCastle]

Small thing but don’t like how they call them “wee Hibes” just sounds crap.

[GreenCastle]

Anybody got a link

Hibernian Twitter - don’t think it’s started yet as 7pm kick off

[Donegal Hibby]

Anybody got a link.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/team-news-fc-nantes-h

[cam75]

yes on twitter.

ggtth👍

[gbhibby]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1585262694894108675?t=lx3_qP1tFI3VuLDzM4IDMw&s=19


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[wookie70]

Megaphones are absolutely murder at football

[wookie70]

Wee Hibs struggling a bit. Nantes the better side so far

[.Sean.]

What’s the crowd like?

[Golden Bear]

The team line ups and the ongoing match stats are available on the Flash Score app.

Nantes seem to have had the better of the exchanges so far.

[007]

About 200 listening on the Twitter space, including at least 1 Jambo.

[Rick Rude]

Nantes look a better team than Molde did in saying that think we've probably had the better chances on the break. Looked like a couple of shouts for a penalty but ref seems to be happy to let things go.

[wookie70]

I'd guess 1200 at game maybe a bit more

[oconnors_strip]

Scott Brown is here sitting in the east stand

[wookie70]

No scoring at the break. Hibs giving ball away very cheaply and dome well to keep them from creating any real clear cut chances. They look a good bit better though so a very good test in the second half

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Traffic absolutely murder in leith. Leith walk changed since Friday night. Confused me no end

[wookie70]

Traffic absolutely murder in leith. Leith walk changed since Friday night. Confused me no end Traffic was terrible down Sir Harry Lauder Road. Spun round but Duddingston Road took ages too.

[HIBS NUTS]

Traffic absolutely murder in leith. Leith walk changed since Friday night. Confused me no end

Technically they are miles ahead, let’s hope scottish fighting spirit wins the day . 👍🏻

[Scotty Leither]

Competing well enough against a physically much bigger and stronger opponent. Wee McIntyre looks a prospect and the laddie at number 4 for Hibs is very composed on the ball.

Laidlaw is a bit isolated up front, but hopefully he’ll get more support in the second half as we shoot towards the Famous Five stand.

[Donegal Hibby]

Nantes look a better team than Molde did in saying that think we've probably had the better chances on the break. Looked like a couple of shouts for a penalty but ref seems to be happy to let things go.
No var ? :greengrin

[wookie70]

Started this half better with the sub missing a pretty easy chance. Chips cheese and bacon was excellent at HT

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Scott Brown is here sitting in the east stand

Hibs next manager 😏💚🤞

[wookie70]

Doing well this half. Not much between teams

[wookie70]

Pen Hibs

[wookie70]

1 0 Laidlaw

[007]

Yaaaaaaaaas!

[MartinfaePorty]

Looked like a corner not a pen, but the ref has been pretty poor all night. Not going to complain!

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[Since452]

Wow fantastic

[007]

Hibs hit the bar.

[wookie70]

Playing like we had a bowl of M and Ms at HT

[MartinfaePorty]

Best move of the night from Hibs ends up with a shot clipping the bar. Hibs lads claiming keeper got a touch.

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[Lee Marvin]

reckon our wee team would beat our big team

[Greencore]

How's our goalie playing ??

[MartinfaePorty]

Almost a 2nd. Keeper saves from Laidlaw with an outstretched leg.

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[wookie70]

Brilliant run from Laidlaw and OConnor right at Keeper. Laidlaw has been brilliant second half and McIntyre stronger as game goes on

[MartinfaePorty]

Brilliant run from Laidlaw and OConnor right at Keeper. Laidlaw has been brilliant second half and McIntyre stronger as game goes onApologies, was O'Connor . In answer to someone's earlier question, Johnson has had not much to do, but has dealt with anything well.

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[MartinfaePorty]

Crowd 2,860 I think they said. Decent again.

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[EGL2000]

Attendance less than last time surprised it's went down tbh.

[wookie70]

2800 attendance. Didn't look that much but boosted by 100 wee yins kipping in and giving the stewards the runaround and starting songs. Full time, great win and a good night

[Donegal Hibby]

Well done Hibs :flag:

[Hibby70]

Attendance less than last time surprised it's went down tbh.

Wonder if the fact it was the first leg was the reason. Also kids just back to school.

[Hulk1875]

Wonder if the fact it was the first leg was the reason. Also kids just back to school.

I took my laddie last time but as you say first day back at school thought be be bit much, said on another thread there was free tickets given to schools and football teams don’t think that happened this time.

[CL0762]

Kean deserves a lot of credit from changing to the back 3 early on, they were getting in quite a lot down our right hand side.

Lot of outstanding individual performances from Hibs players, O’Connor pace is quite something the laddie is absolutely rapid.

Aiken in the middle of the park was superb & thought Hastie going from right wing to left centre half was a great move.

Megwa really impressed me, seemed tiny compared to the Nantes forwards but I don’t think he was caught out once.

O. Macintyre’s reading of the game & anticipation is exceptional for such a young laddie.

Very much enjoyed that tonight, a great Hibs performance.

[Unseen work]

How did the players get on tonight?

Heard a lot of praise and hype for Johnson, Megwa, McIntyre, Aiken, O’Connor and Laidlaw over the years.

[Unseen work]

Kean deserves a lot of credit from changing to the back 3 early on, they were getting in quite a lot down our right hand side.

Lot of outstanding individual performances from Hibs players, O’Connor pace is quite something the laddie is absolutely rapid.

Aiken in the middle of the park was superb & thought Hastie going from right wing to left centre half was a great move.

Megwa really impressed me, seemed tiny compared to the Nantes forwards but I don’t think he was caught out once.

O. Macintyre’s reading of the game & anticipation is exceptional for such a young laddie.

Very much enjoyed that tonight, a great Hibs performance.

Cheers for that, hearing a lot of good things about the guys you’ve mentioned. What sort of player is Aiken? A lot seem to be raving about him recently

[Carheenlea]

Crowd 2,860 I think they said. Decent again.

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On a par with Craig Levein`s Testimonial turnout so a terrific attendance for Youth Football.

[CL0762]

Cheers for that, hearing a lot of good things about the guys you’ve mentioned. What sort of player is Aiken? A lot seem to be raving about him recently

Very busy in the middle of the park but also composed on the ball, can carry it forward with ease too. Can see why he’s their captain, constantly communicating and driving his teammates forward.

[Mikey_1875]

Was a bit kick and rush first half but we improved in the second and had more clear cut chances to win by more. Not taking anything away from our guys but I was surprised by the lack of urgency from the French even though they looked a bit better technically.

Thought bringing on Macintyre and Molotnikov at half time helped us and Laidlaw had the beating of their full back all night. A great learning experience for the young ones and a good night for all who attended i’m sure.

[Bishop Hibee]

Enjoyed that. Hibs defence and keeper dealt well with everything and we gave them a few problems in parts. Every chance over there to draw or better.

[Bobo]

Megwa really impressed me, seemed tiny compared to the Nantes forwards but I don’t think he was caught out once.

He was my MOM, thought he was terrific all night, looks a really good prospect.

[Davy Mac]

Very busy in the middle of the park but also composed on the ball, can carry it forward with ease too. Can see why he’s their captain, constantly communicating and driving his teammates forward.

And i liked the fact he got stuck in about them, and actually, he could have been sent off tonight but love his tenacious attitude.

[Donegal Hibby]

Here's a article about the game.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-boss-steve-kean-3895032.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/report-hibernian-u19-1-0-nantes

[bingo70]

He was my MOM, thought he was terrific all night, looks a really good prospect.

Is he a right back?

Going by the post you’ve quoted I’m guessing he played central defence tonight? If he’s not the biggest though I’m guessing right back is where he’s more likely to break through?

[wookie70]

He was my MOM, thought he was terrific all night, looks a really good prospect. Between him and Laidlaw for me. Laidlaw won the game and got to the byline a few times looking our most dangerous player. Most of that was teh second half though. Megwa was strong, composed and won all his battles all night. I thought Aitken looked very good in patches but gave the ball away a wee bit too much in the middle of the game. Very promising though that so many players look like they could have a future at the club

[Bobo]

Is he a right back?

Going by the post you’ve quoted I’m guessing he played central defence tonight? If he’s not the biggest though I’m guessing right back is where he’s more likely to break through?

He played at centre half tonight and never put a foot wrong. I think he has played full back on both sides of the park, in the past, but don't know what his best or preferred position is?

[LewysGot2]

He was my MOM, thought he was terrific all night, looks a really good prospect.

Was excellent. Read the game very well.

was my MotM too.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Really enjoyable night at ER, not something that I've been able to say very much. Expected more from Nantes tbh, based on being a top French U19 team, but we completed well with them, and should go over there believing we can progress. Atmosphere in FF Lower was good, though the big flags started to irritate a bit when going up at inopportune moments entirely blocking view of the goal mouths! But hats off to everyone in the block who backed the team tonight 👍🏻

[BoomtownHibees]

Thought Nantes looked a decent outfit up until the final 3rd. Their shooting was dreadful

[Greenbeard]

Can't disagree with any of the above. They looked very decent at times but our goalie was never really tested, helped by some excellent defending and timely blocks. Laidlaw much improved from my first viewing at the Molde game. I suspect they will be a different prospect at home. We could have done with at least one of three really good 2nd half chances being converted pour aller a Nantes next Wednesday avec un deux goal advantage.
Will need a braveheart performance to defend the 1-0 advantage but there's a chance.

[Tambo]

Is he a right back?

Going by the post you’ve quoted I’m guessing he played central defence tonight? If he’s not the biggest though I’m guessing right back is where he’s more likely to break through?

I think he can play both, the two times I've seen him he's played on the right of a back 3.

Glad Aiken impressed again and sounds like it could of been more than 1.

Well done boys.

[CL0762]

I think he can play both, the two times I've seen him he's played on the right of a back 3.

Glad Aiken impressed again and sounds like it could of been more than 1.

Well done boys.

He played in the middle tonight, Blaney to his right & Hastie to his left.

Hastie deserves an enormous amount of credit, from starting as a right winger and transitioning to left centre half with absolute ease.

Based on tonight’s performance and admittedly it’s the first time I’ve seen them, some of the first team need to be having a wee look over their shoulders.

[Tambo]

He played in the middle tonight, Blaney to his right & Hastie to his left.

Hastie deserves an enormous amount of credit, from starting as a right winger and transitioning to left centre half with absolute ease.

Based on tonight’s performance and admittedly it’s the first time I’ve seen them, some of the first team need to be having a wee look over their shoulders.

Encouraging to hear.

Just had a look at Tuesdays and Wednesdays u19 group stage results and a couple of random teams who have qualified from the groups.

Real Madrid
Man City
Barcelona
Liverpool

With more who can still qualify.

Spurs, huns and celtic all out.

[Donegal Hibby]

Steve Kean seems to be doing a very good job . Anyone meet him or hear what club and players think of the guy ? . Another article I read a wee while ago .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/steve-kean-delighted-with-second-half-performance

[JimBHibees]

Excellent result to beat the French champions. Would be a huge achievement to get through and no doubt they will be better at home imo however sounds like we have a goal threat so definitely a fighting chance going over there.

[Since90+2]

Kean seems to have done an unbelievable job with the youngsters looking at the results of the youth side last few seasons.

[Gmack7]

Hopefully 2 or 3 can be regular 1st team picks in the near future

[Edinburgh Green]

He played in the middle tonight, Blaney to his right & Hastie to his left.

Hastie deserves an enormous amount of credit, from starting as a right winger and transitioning to left centre half with absolute ease.

Based on tonight’s performance and admittedly it’s the first time I’ve seen them, some of the first team need to be having a wee look over their shoulders.

Not to put a downer on thing but over both last nights game and the Molde game I didn't think any of them are close to the first team....yet.

[Since452]

Well done to the young lads. This is also fantastic for the young players development and a great selling point in attracting young players to the club. A huge positive for a lot of reasons.

[Libby Hibby]

Not to put a downer on thing but over both last nights game and the Molde game I didn't think any of them are close to the first team....yet.

Oscar McIntyre is 100% ready for the first team imo. The others are good but I agree, they need a bit more time.

[Greenbeard]

Oscar McIntyre is 100% ready for the first team imo. The others are good but I agree, they need a bit more time.
Another solid year of gym work needed methinks - for all - before being serious contenders for the big team. Nantes and Molde as a whole both looked much more athletic and physically more developed. But hopefully they continue to bench the odd one or two to phase them in, maybe with a 10mins taster if we are ever cruising in this pasting that LJ says is coming someone's way, whenever that might be.

[Ringothedog]

I was impressed with the team last night, we were playing against a very good technical team who were also physical as well. We adapted well and deserved our win which with a bit of luck could have been bigger. Laidlaw in the second half was the standout, he destroyed them down the left flank.
It would be interesting to know if there is any prize money for this competition

[Carheenlea]

Really enjoyable night at ER, not something that I've been able to say very much. Expected more from Nantes tbh, based on being a top French U19 team, but we completed well with them, and should go over there believing we can progress. Atmosphere in FF Lower was good, though the big flags started to irritate a bit when going up at inopportune moments entirely blocking view of the goal mouths! But hats off to everyone in the block who backed the team tonight 👍🏻

Middle aged Dad in singing section alert!

[Donegal Hibby]

Here's some highlights of the match .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/u19-beat-nantes-highlights-gallery

[Pagan Hibernia]

Another solid year of gym work needed methinks - for all - before being serious contenders for the big team. Nantes and Molde as a whole both looked much more athletic and physically more developed. But hopefully they continue to bench the odd one or two to phase them in, maybe with a 10mins taster if we are ever cruising in this pasting that LJ says is coming someone's way, whenever that might be.

not a chance in hell are we giving them to hearts

[Tambo]

Looked like one way traffic in the second half going off the highlights.

Laidlaw and O'connor looked like they both put in some shift.

[hibeg]

Jeez didn’t need VAR for the penalty. It was almost an assault on Laidlaw.

[Greenbeard]

Jeez didn’t need VAR for the penalty. It was almost an assault on Laidlaw.
But lots of complaints from the Frogs!

[hibeg]

But lots of complaints from the Frogs!

Seriously?
They complained it wasn’t a pen :confused:

[Donegal Hibby]

But lots of complaints from the Frogs!.

https://images.app.goo.gl/P6dMBwg9VmDFoPbm8

[chippy]

But lots of complaints from the Frogs!

Sad that anyone on here feels they can use racist language

[Greenbeard]

Sad that anyone on here feels they can use racist language
Frogs is racist? I've heard it all now.

[Donegal Hibby]

Johnson talking about the young lads making the step up to senior team .Is there one player you would pick to do this ?

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/lee-johnson-challenges-victorious-hibs-youngsters-to-earn-open-spot-in-matchday-squad-3896568

[A Hi-Bee]

Frogs is racist? I've heard it all now.

:shocked: does that now mean, that all the English and almost every other English speaking country are also racist for calling us Jock's or sweaty's or any of the other multitude names they have called us over the years.

[tamig]

:shocked: does that now mean, that all the English and almost every other English speaking country are also racist for calling us Jock's or sweaty's or any of the other multitude names they have called us over the years.

Some would have you believe that it is sadly.

[bigwheel]

Frogs is racist? I've heard it all now.

I would see it as a negative toned term tbh …French would used “Rosbif”. For British people - also pejorative Not sure it’s racist , but it wasn’t used as a positive label either

[Brightside]

Not to put a downer on thing but over both last nights game and the Molde game I didn't think any of them are close to the first team....yet.

I’d have any of them in ahead of mckirdy tbh. :greengrin

[A Hi-Bee]

Some would have you believe that it is sadly.

An some would call it progress, ah well what can you say.
What happened to laughter being the best medicine, or am I just no serious enough nowadays.
:greengrin

[gbhibby]

I would see it as a negative toned term tbh …French would used “Rosbif”. For British people - also pejorative Not sure it’s racist , but it wasn’t used as a positive label either
Better not call them Onion sellers either.

[HIBS NUTS]

Johnson talking about the young lads making the step up to senior team .Is there one player you would pick to do this ?

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/lee-johnson-challenges-victorious-hibs-youngsters-to-earn-open-spot-in-matchday-squad-3896568

Murray Johnstone goalkeeper

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Frogs is racist? I've heard it all now.

Better change the name of The Frog Chorus to The Amphibian Chorus.

[HIBS NUTS]

Better change the name of The Frog Chorus to The Amphibian Chorus.
i’m ofended
scot’s squad offended was brilliant
unfortunately i can’t copy the link

[cam75]

Beaten on Wednesday night in Scotland (1-0) in the first leg of the 2nd round of the Youth League playoffs - "Vie des Champions" -, the Yellow and Green are now focussed on the math return scheduled for next Wednesday (19h) at Stade Marcel-Saupin. Find below, Pierre Aristouy's reaction at the end of this first round, in the heart of Easter Road.

What is your analysis at the end of this meeting?

Pierre ARISTOUY: "It's a bit like the match we expected before coming here, with an opponent who emphasised his qualities, especially in commitment and determination. We were not surprised. I can't say we're having a bad game, far from it. We approached the event rather well and sometimes had a lot of control. On the other hand, what could have made the difference tonight is this commitment put on their part in all gambling situations and that we may not have put enough on our side. I am thinking in particular of the offensive plan, where we were too tender and not sharp enough to be able to validate the situations we were able to obtain. On the other hand, our opponent has this strength and determination to complete his opportunities. For our young players, this may be what we need to take, this state of mind, this character, to go to the end of things."

All that remains is to reverse the trend in the return match now!

"It's for sure. If we want to cross this lap, there is no longer a choice. We will have to have, as was the case tonight, mastery at certain times and especially score goals. It is up to us to show more precision and determination in the final gesture. I insist on this determination above all. On this first leg, we hit 19 times against 9. But I had the feeling that they put much more envy than us in their attempts."

Do you have one last word for the fans, which we hope are many at the Marcel-Saupin Stadium on Wednesday night!

"It would be nice, yes! We saw tonight in Scotland, especially in the second half, that it was felt. There was noise, the players were pushed by their supporters. It's obvious that if we could have a full audience behind us, it would be great."
Nice mention for the Fans 👍

[Greenbeard]

Beaten on Wednesday night in Scotland (1-0) in the first leg of the 2nd round of the Youth League playoffs - "Vie des Champions" -, the Yellow and Green are now focussed on the math return scheduled for next Wednesday (19h) at Stade Marcel-Saupin. Find below, Pierre Aristouy's reaction at the end of this first round, in the heart of Easter Road.

What is your analysis at the end of this meeting?

Pierre ARISTOUY: "It's a bit like the match we expected before coming here, with an opponent who emphasised his qualities, especially in commitment and determination. We were not surprised. I can't say we're having a bad game, far from it. We approached the event rather well and sometimes had a lot of control. On the other hand, what could have made the difference tonight is this commitment put on their part in all gambling situations and that we may not have put enough on our side. I am thinking in particular of the offensive plan, where we were too tender and not sharp enough to be able to validate the situations we were able to obtain. On the other hand, our opponent has this strength and determination to complete his opportunities. For our young players, this may be what we need to take, this state of mind, this character, to go to the end of things."

All that remains is to reverse the trend in the return match now!

"It's for sure. If we want to cross this lap, there is no longer a choice. We will have to have, as was the case tonight, mastery at certain times and especially score goals. It is up to us to show more precision and determination in the final gesture. I insist on this determination above all. On this first leg, we hit 19 times against 9. But I had the feeling that they put much more envy than us in their attempts."

Do you have one last word for the fans, which we hope are many at the Marcel-Saupin Stadium on Wednesday night!

"It would be nice, yes! We saw tonight in Scotland, especially in the second half, that it was felt. There was noise, the players were pushed by their supporters. It's obvious that if we could have a full audience behind us, it would be great."
Nice mention for the Fans 👍
Parle philosophique comme une grenouille typique par Google translate.:wink: