How's everyone feeling?

[WeAreHibs]

Bang up for this and full of belief.

It's the hope that kills you though!

FTH!!

[cameronw-hfc]

Bang up for this and full of belief.

It's the hope that kills you though!

FTH!!


Sick to my stomach with nerves. Don't usually sleep well before derby day, got 2 games with the kids team in the morning which makes sleep even less likely given ill be up at about 6 anyway, so a long, nervous sleepless night ahead lol.

Just once let's do them when it counts please Hibs.

[SHODAN]

No

[Green Reaper]

FTH, let's get right in to them from the off tomorrow, feeling great (the Merlot is helping 😁)

[bingo70]

I’m relaxed and quietly optimistic.

If we win it’ll be magic and a brilliant outcome, if we lose then I’m still happy with 5th this season.

I think they’ve got a lot more than us to lose tomorrow.

[B.H.F.C]

I’m up for it tomorrow.

For once, just once, let’s properly get one over those *****.

Attitude we showed second half on Wednesday and attitude we showed against them last time, we win.

[Carheenlea]

Feel we’ve got momentum after Wednesday after stumbling against Rangers following a strong performance at Pittodrie.

Hearts will be feeling confident after Ibrox but they’ve got more to lose. Score first and the atmosphere will turn sour for them.

Feeling really up for tomorrow as it was at one point looking like being a damp squib with 4th slipping away, but we earned the right to have one final crack at it.

I think we’ll do it.

[Lancs Harp]

I think tomorrow might be a cracker of a game. We'll do it.

[SteveHFC]

Think we will do it.

[wookie70]

I forgot to get a ticket and was set to miss my first Derby in around 15 years. However, I have got accreditation for the game so will be pitch side with my cameras hoping to catch the celes for the goal that secures 4th. Not the best way to watch the game but I have never photographed a men's Derby before and this one is one of the most important league encounters we have had for a long time. Very excited to be both at the game and hear the atmosphere from as close to the pitch as I will ever get. It will be fascinating up the Hearts end to see what it sounds and looks like

[Hibstrooper]

Missing my first derby since 1999 for family reasons so a bit more relaxed than I would have been had I been going to the game.

We did win the last one I missed 0-3 at Tynecastle so hoping that’s an omen.

[NC1875]

I really hope LJ goes for it. Get at them and we’ll win. 3-1 Hibs

[Pretty Boy]

Usual pre derby feeling of blind optimism and bravado.

We usually get let down but who cares? The team need our backing tomorrow and I'll there to give to to them.

[Lancs Harp]

My main feeling right now is slightly pissed off Sky are covering the wrong match! :)

[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65724713

What an arrogant fud Naismith is. Would love to see us puncture his ego again.

[Waxy]

Feeling fine
A completely and totally unexpected free shot at dealing a huge blow to our purpley brown neighbours.
As long as we give it our all i’m happy with that and proud of the club for getting into this position from nowhere.
Good luck the Hibees.

[S4uzee]

It feels worse when you don’t manage to get a ticket. Hate watching these games on TV and haven’t done so for years. I’d love to be proved wrong but feel we’ve been here before too many times …

[Bostonhibby]

Pretty upbeat so far.

Who is in the VAR room and who is refereeing ?

Only issue left is the timing of the thieves penalty.

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[Alex Trager]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65724713

What an arrogant fud Naismith is. Would love to see us puncture his ego again.

Wow. What a weapon.

Much better team my ****ing hole.

[Fanforlife]

Confident that Hibs will win.

[AgentDaleCooper]

usually when i feel fearful that we're going to **** something up we actually come good and do it.

right now i'm fearful that we'll **** it up :aok:

[Green Reaper]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65724713

What an arrogant fud Naismith is. Would love to see us puncture his ego again.
Interesting that he says he would be disappointed if it all comes down to one game (his staying on as manager), makes me think he isn't that confident about tomorrow. May have read that through my green glasses though 😁

[Green Reaper]

usually when i feel fearful that we're going to **** something up we actually come good and do it.

right now i'm fearful that we'll **** it up :aok:
You must be a double agent 😁

[BegbieHSC]

I’m buzzing!

**** the Hearts!

[sleeping giant]

I'm a wee bit nervous.
Massive game with lots riding on it.

[CB Hibs 68]

On my way back home after a decent session.Right now fancy us .Tomorrow morning reality will kick in .Hearts at the Bus Shelter hasn’t been good for us but come on Hibees.

[Scooter]

First derby in a while I'm not nervous.

We have absolutely nowt to lose here. They already can't stand the thought of finishing below us. The home crowd will get nasty quickly if we can grab an early goal

[bingo70]

I'm a wee bit nervous.
Massive game with lots riding on it.

There’s not really is there?

Celtic will win the cup so stripping the emotion out of it, the difference between winning and losing will just be an extra game in Europe against a poor side we should beat anyway?

All derbies are big games, I’m just not sure there’s a lot riding on it?

[southern hibby]

Someone told me tonight that Newell, Jeggo and another first team starter for us are out tomorrow.

Can anyone confirm????

GGTTH

[southern hibby]

Just heard it could be Egan-Riley.


GGTTH

[bingo70]

Someone told me tonight that Newell, Jeggo and another first team starter for us are out tomorrow.

Can anyone confirm????

GGTTH

There was a suggestion that Jeggo and Campbell were suspended. It’s never been mentioned though so I assume not.

Newell went off injured the other day, LJ said he is hopeful of him making it though.

[speedy_gonzales]

First derby in a while I'm not nervous.

We have absolutely nowt to lose here. They already can't stand the thought of finishing below us. The home crowd will get nasty quickly if we can grab an early goal

Pretty much where I'm at, nothing to lose, everything to gain.
Not looking forward to my early breakfast tomorrow and beers before the game though, sitting with a mixed crowd and feel like I have to be polite to my Jambo mates as everyone knows they've chucked 3rd already, 4th would kill them!

[Carheenlea]

There’s not really is there?

Celtic will win the cup so stripping the emotion out of it, the difference between winning and losing will just be an extra game in Europe against a poor side we should beat anyway?

All derbies are big games, I’m just not sure there’s a lot riding on it?

Bragging rights certainly! Back to back derby wins coupled with finishing above them in the league would make for a very enjoyable summer until the next derby in about three months time!

I also don't think Naismith survives another defeat in his bid to become manager on a full time basis.

[B.H.F.C]

Someone told me tonight that Newell, Jeggo and another first team starter for us are out tomorrow.

Can anyone confirm????

GGTTH

CJ will be out, no doubt about it.

Johnson saying Jeggo had a knock but sub was tactical. Says Newell should be fine but he was struggling big time the other night. I’d be surprised if he’s there.

[heretoday]

Hibs need an early goal.

[007]

Totally buzzing. When the post-split fixtures were announced I thought there was a fair chance we'd be going into this game needing a win to get 5th and with Hearts needing a win to get 3rd so there would have been a potential nightmare outcome, us ending up 6th and them 3rd. Instead, we've got everything to gain and they've got everything to lose so the pressure is all on them.

Imagine how big the meltdown will be if we win. 😀

https://i.ibb.co/YRQnGFP/Screenshot-20230525-214530-Chrome.jpg (https://ibb.co/K0h4Hpb)

[Swedish hibee]

***** the hearts

[NAE NOOKIE]

There’s not really is there?

Celtic will win the cup so stripping the emotion out of it, the difference between winning and losing will just be an extra game in Europe against a poor side we should beat anyway?

All derbies are big games, I’m just not sure there’s a lot riding on it?

Not really for us as such. As you said 5th is cemented in and barring a major shock in the Scottish cup final we will be in Europe. But for Hearts this game is absolutely a big deal. After bumming for most of the season about how far ahead of us they are make no mistake about it, to lose 4th place to us on the last day of the season at Tynecastle would be an absolute disaster for them.

Its that very fact that has me hoping the players go out and give it absolutely everything. Hearts are in a stick or twist situation and no matter what Naismith says to them before the game it will be in the players minds that a clean sheet gets them 4th, would it be wise to play an open game against a team with a bit of pace on the break, but then again, play conservatively and they risk handing the initiative to Hibs.

Said it on a number of threads after Wednesday night: Miller's throw ins were a revelation, he can probably reach the Hearts penalty spot with anything more than 10 yards into their half and given their well documented troubles dealing with high balls into their area what an asset that could be to us in this game.

I still wouldn't put us down as favourites, their home form is good. But if we were to do it we can all sit back next week and pray for a miraculous ICT win in the cup final .... that would be like putting a cherry on top of the cherry on top of the cake :greengrin

[Carheenlea]

Not really for us as such. As you said 5th is cemented in and barring a major shock in the Scottish cup final we will be in Europe. But for Hearts this game is absolutely a big deal. After bumming for most of the season about how far ahead of us they are make no mistake about it, to lose 4th place to us on the last day of the season at Tynecastle would be an absolute disaster for them.

Its that very fact that has me hoping the players go out and give it absolutely everything. Hearts are in a stick or twist situation and no matter what Naismith says to them before the game it will be in the players minds that a clean sheet gets them 4th, would it be wise to play an open game against a team with a bit of pace on the break, but then again, play conservatively and they risk handing the initiative to Hibs.

Said it on a number of threads after Wednesday night: Miller's throw ins were a revelation, he can probably reach the Hearts penalty spot with anything more than 10 yards into their half and given their well documented troubles dealing with high balls into their area what an asset that could be to us in this game.

I still wouldn't put us down as favourites, their home form is good. But if we were to do it we can all sit back next week and pray for a miraculous ICT win in the cup final .... that would be like putting a cherry on top of the cherry on top of the cake :greengrin

He`ll need to reign them in bit as there's a danger they could fly out for throw-ins on opposite side of pitch at Tynecastle. No such thing as a "long throw" at Tynecastle.

[Jim44]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65724713

What an arrogant fud Naismith is. Would love to see us puncture his ego again.

Naismith is an arrogant fool, clinging on to nothing. He is one game away from the sack, although, technically, he is only a stop gap and he’ll be allowed to slink out the back door without much fuss. I don’t think I’ve ever disliked a Jambo manager as much as him. In the unwelcome case of him surviving, he’ll offer us a couple of months of satisfactory amusement till they have to give him the bullet. I reckon a division 1 or 2 job is where he will end up.

[Hibs4185]

Had a full day planned with the Mrs and the kids but after the Celtic result, I’ve spent the last 24 hours em executing a withdrawal from family activities.

As a result, the mrs and kids are leaving at 10.30am tomorrow, bound for the in-laws.

I’ll be like Navid from still game waving Meena off.

Call me when you get there, miss you already, what will I do without you.

As soon as they’re out of sight, I’ll be celebrating like there’s no tomorrow!

Let’s pump these rover loving *ankers

[The Harp]

Pledged to never set foot inside tynecastle for a derby ever again when Mercer tried to close us down, so won't be there tomorrow.
Will be glued to the radio and as nervous as hell. Let's do it Hibs.

'mon the Hibs.

[Donegal Hibby]

Totally buzzing. When the post-split fixtures were announced I thought there was a fair chance we'd be going into this game needing a win to get 5th and with Hearts needing a win to get 3rd so there would have been a potential nightmare outcome, us ending up 6th and them 3rd. Instead, we've got everything to gain and they've got everything to lose so the pressure is all on them.

Imagine how big the meltdown will be if we win. 😀

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Totally agree mate. Pressure is all on them and if we play like we did against Aberdeen and Celtic we will cause them problems 👍. GGTTH 🇳🇬

[badabing67]

I forgot to get a ticket and was set to miss my first Derby in around 15 years. However, I have got accreditation for the game so will be pitch side with my cameras hoping to catch the celes for the goal that secures 4th. Not the best way to watch the game but I have never photographed a men's Derby before and this one is one of the most important league encounters we have had for a long time. Very excited to be both at the game and hear the atmosphere from as close to the pitch as I will ever get. It will be fascinating up the Hearts end to see what it sounds and looks like


Stick some of your pics on here

[davidbee1875]

For the first time in a while I’m actually confident of two things. One hibs will turn up the day and two we will win the match.

[Donegal Hibby]

I read we had a cryotherapy unit taking into the training ground on Thursday. This common practice ?

[McGruber]

Can't see it. Don't win often at Tynie and they are in good form. 12 wins from 18, only 1 loss to non old firm. We have 5 away wins this year. Suspect a Hearts win unfortunately. Comes from a seasoned pessimist so usually fear the worst.

CJ be a miss and suspect be without 1 or 2 more.

That said, we are on the back of a confidence boosting win and in decent form ourselves. Youan and Nisbet give us a threat - we are capable no doubt. Will probably need our best performance of the season and everyone to be on their A game.

If we are level by 70 mins they will be bricking it.

Prepared for the worst, hoping for the best

[Since452]

Expecting a Hearts win but you never know.

[marinello59]

I’m like a kid at Xmas, too excited to sleep. I’m mildly confident we can win. By kick off time I’ll be certain of it. :greengrin

[Broken Gnome]

Not to be too pessimistic, but the walking wounded nature of us by full time on Wednesday means it wouldn't be too surprising to see a weakish team.

I reckon we're up against it. That said, that we're in this position is above and beyond what I was expecting, and we've done well post-split - pretty content that we even have a shot at fourth, so I can live with falling just short.

Hope we annihilate them, of course.

[Unseen work]

I get carried away thinking we’re on a good(ish) run, momentum etc etc and that we’re going to go and win.

Then I think about it properly and unfortunately just can’t see it.

A must win game for us at Tynecastle against hearts that they only need to draw? That’s a game I’ll never be confident for 🤣

Add in possible having 3 starters out for us in Newell, CJ and Jeggo.

Could delferriere come in for his first start of the season?👀

[Mikey_1875]

Feel fine about it. Buzzing for the derby as usual and it would be fantastic if we win.

All the pressure will be on them, from the position we were both in after Christmas it would be an embarrassment for them. As long as we play like we have post split I think we have a cracking chance.

[Alex Trager]

****. The. Hearts.

[Greenio]

I don't think there is ever not a lot riding on a derby, but guaranteed euro football, finishing above them, prob ending Naismith's chances of securing the gig full time (if they weren't considering it, they'd surely have appointed someone by now?)....thus throwing them into more instability - this one has a lot more riding on it that most!

I'm going for the dream end.....McKirdy, 87 mins...machine gun celebration in-front of them! 1-0 Hibs. They would be ragin!

[JimBHibees]

I get carried away thinking we’re on a good(ish) run, momentum etc etc and that we’re going to go and win.

Then I think about it properly and unfortunately just can’t see it.

A must win game for us at Tynecastle against hearts that they only need to draw? That’s a game I’ll never be confident for ��

Add in possible having 3 starters out for us in Newell, CJ and Jeggo.

Could delferriere come in for his first start of the season?��

We do have options including JDH josh Hendo and also Lewis if all 3 out. Such a short turnaround wouldn't be surprised if all 3 out also Nisbet was struggling near the end. Delferriere would be option also if want more dig in the middle.

[The Harp]

A win today, and grabbing 4th place from them, would be fantastic. Hopefully, we turn in the quality of performance we showed against them at ER, also Aberdeen and Celtic. Just concerned the injuries to key players could have a major impact. We'll soon see.

[Callum_62]

I get carried away thinking we’re on a good(ish) run, momentum etc etc and that we’re going to go and win.

Then I think about it properly and unfortunately just can’t see it.

A must win game for us at Tynecastle against hearts that they only need to draw? That’s a game I’ll never be confident for [emoji1787]

Add in possible having 3 starters out for us in Newell, CJ and Jeggo.

Could delferriere come in for his first start of the season?[emoji102]Yep, our injuries worry me somewhat

We are definitely underdogs today

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[Bobby's Cinema]

With the chances we are creating just now I'm confident we'll create enough to win it.
It's whether we will take them.

Even on Wednesday we hit them for 4 but we could have had 1 or 2 before the scoring started and it looked like we'd never put one away. Same against Rangers.

Elie is bang in form, I look forward to him running at defenders towards our end. We've got a good chance.

[Unseen work]

We do have options including JDH josh Hendo and also Lewis if all 3 out. Such a short turnaround wouldn't be surprised if all 3 out also Nisbet was struggling near the end. Delferriere would be option also if want more dig in the middle.

Yeah still have some not bad options, depends if we stick with the 352 from the weekend or revert to a 4231.

We played a diamond second half against Celtic but I’d be surprised to see that again from the beginning.

………………….Marshall…………

……….Fish……..Rocky…..Hanlon…….

Miller……JDH…….Campbell……Stevenson…..

…………………..Henderson…..

…………..Nisbet…………Youan……

Or

……………….Marshall…………

……….Fish……..Rocky…..Hanlon…….

Miller……JDH…….Stevenson……Cabraja…..

…………………..Campbell…..

…………..Nisbet…………Youan……

For a bit more dig in the middle of the park.

That’s worst case scenario with CJ, Newell and Jeggo being out.

I’m hopefully Jeggo makes it though.

[ekhibee]

I haven't been to Tynecastle for over 20 years and I'm not going today either, but I'll enjoy the build up as the Sportsound team will be ****ing it cos we've got a chance of beating their beloved Hearts. They'll probably beat us though, so they'll be all happy and jokey after the game. **** neutrality...

[Donegal Hibby]

We do have options including JDH josh Hendo and also Lewis if all 3 out. Such a short turnaround wouldn't be surprised if all 3 out also Nisbet was struggling near the end. Delferriere would be option also if want more dig in the middle.
According to this Jeggo will be ok and hopefully Newell . Could we see KM on the bench possibly? .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-injury-update-as-johnson-hints-at-shock-return-for-long-term-absentee-against-hearts-4159216

[GreenPJ]

Yeah still have some not bad options, depends if we stick with the 352 from the weekend or revert to a 4231.

We played a diamond second half against Celtic but I’d be surprised to see that again from the beginning.

………………….Marshall…………

……….Fish……..Rocky…..Hanlon…….

Miller……JDH…….Campbell……Stevenson…..

…………………..Henderson…..

…………..Nisbet…………Youan……

Or

……………….Marshall…………

……….Fish……..Rocky…..Hanlon…….

Miller……JDH…….Stevenson……Cabraja…..

…………………..Campbell…..

…………..Nisbet…………Youan……

For a bit more dig in the middle of the park.

That’s worst case scenario with CJ, Newell and Jeggo being out.

I’m hopefully Jeggo makes it though.

Rocky is nowhere near match fitness - it was great he got a few mins against Celtic but I would not risk him starting in the derby they would target him and the wee Japanese or Australian boy or McKay running at him would be a disaster I suspect. Has Miller ever played CH/in a back 3? That would then allow Cadden to come in at RWB? I would also have Henderson in the middle before bringing in Cabraja.

[JamesHFC]

Nervous.

[Onion]

If ever a derby could be described as a free hit, this is it. Hearts will be miffed they've missed out on lucrative 3rd place to a rubbish Aberdeen side and are now at risk of finishing 5th in a terrible league. After all the money they've spent, that would be a disaster.

Hibs have had a poor, up and down season yet find ourselves one game away from leapfrogging Hearts and stealing their lunch.

[gbhibby]

Notice the Rocky Horror show is 50 yes 50 years old today so in the words of the song

LET'S DO THE JAMBOS AGAIN

[Glory Lurker]

Not only are we winning this, we're going to end the season with a better goal difference than them too. We won't forget today in a hurry!

[Northernhibee]

Pessimistic.

[neil7908]

I honestly just want to see us give it a go and show the team and manager can get themselves right for these big games.

Of course I'll be gutted if we lose but if we play the game the right way and lose to a dodgy pen, Hearts breakaway goal when we are chasing a winner, or something like that I won't be too upset.

We must turn up and give a performance though. Another 0-3 loss or similar is not good enough.

[Tambo]

Nervous as always before a Derby game and hopefully Johnson sets his players up to have a go.

Can't see them playing for a draw and will want to attack and win themselves.

[ElginHibbie]

Pretty calm, if Cup final was different be more worried but think Celtic even with their current form will win comfortably, so today a free hit

I think team will be up for it and we’ll get a performance, hope it’s the Miller and McKirdy show and can go into the summer with positivity

[HIBS NUTS]

Im feeling rubbish, gathered around a radio transmission like a scene from one of winston churchills speeches in WW2
Having to listen to radio for the game today, radio transmissions are much more nerve wracking than watching.😄

[Hibbyradge]

I'm hoping for the best but preparing for, and if truth be told, expecting, the worse.

I don't enjoy watching these games on TV and, because I'm playing in a golf competition later, I won't be having a drink or 6 to calm the nerves.

I'm going to watch with the sound down as doing that seems to reduce the stress a bit. My heart's already jumping out of my chest!

[Jones28]

I’m ****ing buzzing for this. Come on Hibs, let’s do this.

[Greenio]

Marshall
Miller
Hanlon
JDH
NEWELL CADDEN
JEGGO
NISBET
STEVENSON
YOUHAN
FISH

[H18 SFR]

Marshall
Miller
Hanlon
JDH
NEWELL CADDEN
JEGGO
NISBET
STEVENSON
YOUHAN
FISH

We are so up for this we don’t even need 11 players.

[SteveHFC]

We are so up for this we don’t even need 11 players.

Stevenson could win this match on his own.

[bordergreen]

Stevenson could win this match on his own.

Absolutely buzzing for this. I have a good feeling. Although I will be disappointed if we lose today, I won't be as absolutely gutted as the Jambo's will be, if we win the last guaranteed European place in their backyard. Let's get into them.
:flag:

[makaveli1875]

If ever a derby could be described as a free hit, this is it. Hearts will be miffed they've missed out on lucrative 3rd place to a rubbish Aberdeen side and are now at risk of finishing 5th in a terrible league. After all the money they've spent, that would be a disaster.

Hibs have had a poor, up and down season yet find ourselves one game away from leapfrogging Hearts and stealing their lunch.

Nail on the head , throw the kitchen sink at them in the 1st half then throw the bathtub at them 2nd half . Get right intae them and go for it

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Feeling calm, which is odd for a Derby. In isolation, all games against Hearts matter, but the points picked up already mean for me at least, that the job is done. Anything else ie a bonus. If we lose today as an impact of trying our hardest to win then I won't have any complaints.

[Ronniekirk]

Butterflies in stomach for first time this season
We have let ourselves down a lot in some games when we needed a win so this is a huge chance to win back to back Derbies and leapfrog them
Think we might fall short Egan is a big miss and some players might not last whole game egMiller Newall ,Jeggo
Could of done with Ukranian coming off bench as well

youan to make amends for his one on one with keeper disaster last time here
We need to have luck , be clinical , battle , and concentrate for full 90 minutes
just give it your best shot hibs

[Swedish hibee]

Come on Hibees beat these smelly zombies & send them into meltdown