Hibs Under 18s/Development Squad 23/24

[Rumble de Thump]

Good luck to the young lads. Who do you think will break into the first team this season?

[andrew70]

Good luck to the young lads. Who do you think will break into the first team this season?

Thanks for setting up thread.

I am sure Molotnikov and McAllister will stake claims by seasons end.

[Tambo]

Thanks for setting up thread.

I am sure Molotnikov and McAllister will stake claims by seasons end.

Looking that way from pre-season, I was surprised Oscar was not involved and wonder if a loan will be agreed.

Does anyone know if any of the players currently out on loan at the moment eligible to play development matches? I could be wrong but I'm sure this deal had been arranged in the past.

It could be a big ask for the 18's to be asked to play both levels.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Have we still got a development team? Barely played any games last season and we’ve binned loads of the over agers so was assuming we were going 1st team and under 18/19 only?

[Brooster]

Have we still got a development team? Barely played any games last season and we’ve binned loads of the over agers so was assuming we were going 1st team and under 18/19 only?

How many games did they play last season and who's been binned?


From last seasons 18s I thought the stick outs were Owen Hastie and Jacob McIntyre. In the Development team Delferriere was the stand out in my opinion.

[HIBS NUTS]

Have we still got a development team? Barely played any games last season and we’ve binned loads of the over agers so was assuming we were going 1st team and under 18/19 only?

Development team have played dunbar, berwick, and gretna,so far, they will probably play blackpool next week.
Mainly under 18s, and darren mcgregor.😄

[HIBS NUTS]

Murray Johnstone, and mcclelland are on loan to queen of the south for a season.
Josh occonnor, and hastie are on loan to airdrie.
None have played in the development team so far.

[IberianHibernian]

Have we still got a development team? Barely played any games last season and we’ve binned loads of the over agers so was assuming we were going 1st team and under 18/19 only?Last season`s devt team played in a reserve league which didn`t include Celtic or Rangers and meant about 20 competitive matches incliding cups . Then a few games against English clubs which was supposed to be the original plan but during the whole year . I think a lot of the players played for on loan clubs at weekends while playing for our devt team midweek ( wasn`t a full season anyway ) . Presumably there`ll be some sort of reserve league we could play in this season .
Are we the only club which talks about a " devt team " ? I`m in a tiny minority but I think the idea of signing potentially good young players , having a "devt team" was a great idea and I`m sorry it wasn`t continued . It was the only way to try to make making top 2 and some progress in Europe a realistic ambition .

[Rumble de Thump]

Murray had a great, but short, loan spell at the start of the other season. I think this could be a good season for him.

[Danderhall Hibs]

How many games did they play last season and who's been binned?


From last seasons 18s I thought the stick outs were Owen Hastie and Jacob McIntyre. In the Development team Delferriere was the stand out in my opinion.

Hardly any - I asked last season and got various different sketchy answers due to the mix up with the under 19s, under 18s and the odd game after Christmas the dev team played.

Hauge and Tait are away and Tavares on his way. Can’t think of who else - obviously the loan deals instead of development team games is seen as more beneficial this season for the likes of O’Connor and Johnston.

[HIBS NUTS]

Murray had a great, but short, loan spell at the start of the other season. I think this could be a good season for him.

I was disappointed that murray Johnstone was on the bench for queen of the south in the league cup.
No point of being out on loan and not playing.😞

[HIBS NUTS]

I would imagine the development team,this season, will be used more for first team players, not getting a start, and under 18s.

[matty_f]

Last season`s devt team played in a reserve league which didn`t include Celtic or Rangers and meant about 20 competitive matches incliding cups . Then a few games against English clubs which was supposed to be the original plan but during the whole year . I think a lot of the players played for on loan clubs at weekends while playing for our devt team midweek ( wasn`t a full season anyway ) . Presumably there`ll be some sort of reserve league we could play in this season .
Are we the only club which talks about a " devt team " ? I`m in a tiny minority but I think the idea of signing potentially good young players , having a "devt team" was a great idea and I`m sorry it wasn`t continued . It was the only way to try to make making top 2 and some progress in Europe a realistic ambition .

I agree with you, the development team idea is a good one, it was just badly executed. I thought the strategy last summer was good but we weren't prepared for it as a club, didn't have the right people making recruitment decisions and so the strategy failed.

It's a shame, we've gone back to tried and tested for this season and I think we'll do well but we've taken a step back in the long term aspirations of the club, imho.

I hope we revisit that strategy later and I think we'll need to make sure the foundations are there and the first team - which should always be the priority - are better suited for it.

[Unseen work]

Megwa, McAllister and Rudi to all make debuts before January before the latter two going out on loan for more consistent football.

O’Connor, Blaney, Johnson and McLellend hopefully come back in good positions for pre season next year, think McLellend could be similar to tait though and would have made the first time by now if he was good enough.

[Rumble de Thump]

I really hope O'Connor kicks on. He's got decent physical attributes and seems to have a good attitude. If they get game time they need to make the most of it.

[Brooster]

Hardly any - I asked last season and got various different sketchy answers due to the mix up with the under 19s, under 18s and the odd game after Christmas the dev team played.

Hauge and Tait are away and Tavares on his way. Can’t think of who else - obviously the loan deals instead of development team games is seen as more beneficial this season for the likes of O’Connor and Johnston.

The Development team played about 20-25 games in the league, league cup, Challenge Cup and friendlies against English clubs, I went to at least 10 of them.

I don't know what you mean by binned but only one player has been released (Josh McCulloch). Hague has been transferred and the likes of Aiken, O’Connor, Tait, Johnson and McClelland are on loan whilst Laidlaw hasn't renewed his contract.

[Danderhall Hibs]

The Development team played about 20-25 games in the league, league cup, Challenge Cup and friendlies against English clubs, I went to at least 10 of them.

I don't know what you mean by binned but only one player has been released (Josh McCulloch). Hague has been transferred and the likes of Aiken, O’Connor, Tait Johnson and McClelland are on loan whilst Laidlaw hasn't renewed his contract.

When Steve Kean spoke about it he wasn’t as clear as you were on the number of games. So Hague is out and Tait too? Plus the others you mentioned out on loan instead of playing in the reserve league?

As has been said above it was a good idea but don’t think at the right time for us as a club. This approach feels better - I wouldn’t want them playing the in Lowland League either.

[Brooster]

When Steve Kean spoke about it he wasn’t as clear as you were on the number of games. So Hague is out and Tait too? Plus the others you mentioned out on loan instead of playing in the reserve league?

As has been said above it was a good idea but don’t think at the right time for us as a club. This approach feels better - I wouldn’t want them playing the in Lowland League either.

Hague has been transfered, McCulloch has been released and Laidlaw didn't sign a new contract.

6 or 7 are away on loan including Tait and at least one more will be going on loan soon. Depending on the type of loan they can still play Development games on a Tuesday afternoon.

The Development teams which played against Dunbar, Berwick and Gretna were very young and included a number of 15 and 16 year olds.

They've potentially got friendlies against foreign and English opposition coming up very soon which will be a good test for them.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Hague has been transfered, McCulloch has been released and Laidlaw didn't sign a new contract.

6 or 7 are away on loan including Tait and at least one more will be going on loan soon. Depending on the type of loan they can still play Development games on a Tuesday afternoon.

The Development teams which played against Dunbar, Berwick and Gretna were very young and included a number of 15 and 16 year olds.

They've potentially got friendlies against foreign and English opposition coming up very soon which will be a good test for them.

Cheers - interesting to know it’s still a thing. Genuinely thought we’d scrapped it - will try and keep a better eye out for games this season.

[Billy Whizz]

Hague has been transfered, McCulloch has been released and Laidlaw didn't sign a new contract.

6 or 7 are away on loan including Tait and at least one more will be going on loan soon. Depending on the type of loan they can still play Development games on a Tuesday afternoon.

The Development teams which played against Dunbar, Berwick and Gretna were very young and included a number of 15 and 16 year olds.

They've potentially got friendlies against foreign and English opposition coming up very soon which will be a good test for them.

Shouldn’t be long until the announce the reserve league fixtures
Think it started in September last year
Remember we’ve got the SPFL trust trophy game in a few weeks

https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-trust-trophy-r1-details-49285

[Tambo]

Any updates on Laidlaw? Training with a new club?

[scoopyboy]

Any updates on Laidlaw? Training with a new club?

Last I heard he was training with Falkirk but that was a couple of weeks ago

[HIBS NUTS]

Last I heard he was training with Falkirk but that was a couple of weeks ago

Latest was Brentford.
I can’t see any scottish team paying the development fee, being quoted .

[Tambo]

I'm very surprised that Oscar MacIntyre has not had any game time so far.

Left at home for the training camp, stuck at home playing development games while I could be wrong but I'm sure Jacob played LB/LWB vs Bournemouth for a short time before it got changed. I could be wrong on that.

Not even involved tonight and that's including Obita being out injured.

[KWJ]

Latest was Brentford.
I can’t see any scottish team paying the development fee, being quoted .

Would we get anything if he went to an English team? I've only seen Watford quoted.

Would love to get him back, he could go straight into that first team squad and should have the confidence to become a fixture.

[IberianHibernian]

I agree with you, the development team idea is a good one, it was just badly executed. I thought the strategy last summer was good but we weren't prepared for it as a club, didn't have the right people making recruitment decisions and so the strategy failed.

It's a shame, we've gone back to tried and tested for this season and I think we'll do well but we've taken a step back in the long term aspirations of the club, imho.

I hope we revisit that strategy later and I think we'll need to make sure the foundations are there and the first team - which should always be the priority - are better suited for it.Couldn`t have put it better . Devt team idea was / is a great idea and it`s a pity we didn`t have courage to keep it going ( I suspect Ron Gordon`s health problems played a big part as I`m sure he would have wanted us to keep giving it importance even if first team was struggling ) . Was a possible way to try to make team compete at a higher level in the next 3 / 5 / 10 years . Now we`re back to thinking 3rd to 5th is success which it is if you look at last 50 years . And will now have to accept that when we do qualify for Europe like this year , that we`ll struggle against almost any opposition . Hearts lost against a Maltese team a few years ago . We all enjoyed it but with financial restrictions faced by clubs based in Scotland it wasn`t really a big surprise and there will be more , hopefully not involving us . What`s being called devt team now is basically a reserve team - players too old for Under 18 , players coming back from injury etc.

[HIBS NUTS]

Would we get anything if he went to an English team? I've only seen Watford quoted.

Would love to get him back, he could go straight into that first team squad and should have the confidence to become a fixture.

Apparently he trained with watford, falkirk, and brentford, one of our more intelligent posters, worked out the development fee would be at least £200,000 because he has been at hibs since 11.
My bairn seen him training at pinkie astroturf musselburgh , a few weeks ago.
East Lothian is like a small village, everyone knows everyone’s business.😄
The rumours arnt always correct.👍🏻

[scoopyboy]

Apparently he trained with watford, falkirk, and brentford, one of our more intelligent posters, worked out the development fee would be at least £200,000 because he has been at hibs since 11.
My bairn seen him training at pinkie astroturf musselburgh , a few weeks ago.
East Lothian is like a small village, everyone knows everyone’s business.😄
The rumours arnt always correct.👍🏻

He trained with Falkirk without doubt and that came from a Falkirk first team player, he was never signing for them however and it was simply giving him the facility.

[Brooster]

Starting line up today:

Walacott, Miller, Megea, Harbottle, Hastie, McKay, Jeggo, Newell, McAllister, Melkerson and Doidge.

Hibs 1 up through a Doidge penalty.

[Brooster]

2 nil own goal after a great cross from McKay

[Jones28]

Who they playing?

[Billy Whizz]

Starting line up today:

Walacott, Miller, Megea, Harbottle, Hastie, McKay, Jeggo, Newell, McAllister, Melkerson and Doidge.

Hibs 1 up through a Doidge penalty.

You at it Brooster😀
Didn’t know we had a game today. Strange players who were playing last night, playing this morning

[Brooster]

Who they playing?

Groningen

[flash]

Groningen

Is this real or just a wind up that I don't understand?

[Brooster]

Jacob McIntyre and possibly Whittaker on for Miller and Newell for the 2nd 30 mins. 2-1 now.

[Brooster]

2-2. Young Hibs team on the pitch now.

[HIBS NUTS]

2-2. Young Hibs team on the pitch now.

I think Doidge looks much fitter than last year, scored 2 today.
MEGWA also looks a much better centrehalf than right back.
Miller is some unit. 👍🏻

[flash]

I think Doidge looks much fitter than last year, scored 2 today.
MEGWA also looks a much better centrehalf than right back.
Miller is some unit. 👍🏻

Was this at East Mains?

[scoopyboy]

Starting line up today:

Walacott, Miller, Megea, Harbottle, Hastie, McKay, Jeggo, Newell, McAllister, Melkerson and Doidge.

Hibs 1 up through a Doidge penalty.

Wow, never thought I'd see the day where Doidge was given a penalty.

[HIBS NUTS]

Was this at East Mains?

Aye
very enjoyable.
Grass pitch 2x 30 minutes.

[Brooster]

I think Doidge looks much fitter than last year, scored 2 today.
MEGWA also looks a much better centrehalf than right back.
Miller is some unit. 👍🏻

I thought the 2nd was an own goal but I agree Doidge is looking good.

[HIBS NUTS]

I thought the 2nd was an own goal but I agree Doidge is looking good.

Aye 50-50
it was hard to tell.

[AlbertK86]

Starting line up today:

Walacott, Miller, Megea, Harbottle, Hastie, McKay, Jeggo, Newell, McAllister, Melkerson and Doidge.

Hibs 1 up through a Doidge penalty.

Good to see that Newell and Miller are getting some minutes ahead of next Thursday.

Anybody know what Obita’s injury is


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[Since452]

Starting line up today:

Walacott, Miller, Megea, Harbottle, Hastie, McKay, Jeggo, Newell, McAllister, Melkerson and Doidge.

Hibs 1 up through a Doidge penalty.

Wow. Very strong experienced team.

[Bayern Bru]

Murray Johnstone, and mcclelland are on loan to queen of the south for a season.
Josh occonnor, and hastie are on loan to airdrie.
None have played in the development team so far.

Aiken, is on loan at Airdrie. Not Hastie.

[Johnny_Leith]

Aitken played the 90 as Airdrie beat Dundee 1-0. O'Connor came on after 53 minutes.

Murray Johnston kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win for Qots away to Elgin which also saw Kyle McClelland sent off on 71mins for two yellow cards in 5 minutes .

Dylan Tait played 68 minutes in a 1-1 draw for Hamilton away to premier League Livingston.

Good to see the guys out on loan getting some minutes and experience.

[HIBS NUTS]

Aitken played the 90 as Airdrie beat Dundee 1-0. O'Connor came on after 53 minutes.

Murray Johnston kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win for Qots away to Elgin which also saw Kyle McClelland sent off on 71mins for two yellow cards in 5 minutes .

Dylan Tait played 68 minutes in a 1-1 draw for Hamilton away to premier League Livingston.

Good to see the guys out on loan getting some minutes and experience.
Hopefully Murray Johnstone gets lots of starts, important season for him, and hibs, Superb goalkeeper for his age.👍🏻

[Unseen work]

Aitken played the 90 as Airdrie beat Dundee 1-0. O'Connor came on after 53 minutes.

Murray Johnston kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win for Qots away to Elgin which also saw Kyle McClelland sent off on 71mins for two yellow cards in 5 minutes .

Dylan Tait played 68 minutes in a 1-1 draw for Hamilton away to premier League Livingston.

Good to see the guys out on loan getting some minutes and experience.

Aiken getting rave reviews on Twitter by the Airdrie fans after todays performance

[KWJ]

Does Tait has 2 more years on his contract so this is an important loan.

Picking up on the previous chat, is there any chance of Laidlaw staying on at Hibs? Is there a still a contract offer available to him? I'd expect we'll sign another striker but I'd be happy to see him get given the opportunity based on what I've seen and heard of him. And maybe slightly down to how good he is in Football Manager :greengrin

[Tambo]

Aiken getting rave reviews on Twitter by the Airdrie fans after todays performance

Good to hear, will do them wonders being able to play some first team football for the season.

[CapitalGreen]

Anymore Dev games coming up?

[JimBHibees]

Good to hear, will do them wonders being able to play some first team football for the season.

Good that Airdrie are championship also

[Brooster]

Anymore Dev games coming up?

The next one is against Burnley 21s on Wednesday at St Andrews.

[J-C]

Does Tait has 2 more years on his contract so this is an important loan.

Picking up on the previous chat, is there any chance of Laidlaw staying on at Hibs? Is there a still a contract offer available to him? I'd expect we'll sign another striker but I'd be happy to see him get given the opportunity based on what I've seen and heard of him. And maybe slightly down to how good he is in Football Manager :greengrin

Never ever use FM to judge players, Jair and Henderson are both really good in game, as is Melkersen 😂

[big-mo]

Anymore Dev games coming up?
They play Formartine next Wednesday at Meadowbank in the Challenge Cup. Evening k/o

[CapitalGreen]

They play Formartine next Wednesday at Meadowbank in the Challenge Cup. Evening k/o

Thanks Mo 👍

I’m hoping to get along to more games this year so it be good to keep this thread updated with upcoming fixtures as the club aren’t always great with publishing the details ahead of time.

[Billy Whizz]

They play Formartine next Wednesday at Meadowbank in the Challenge Cup. Evening k/o

Maurice any whispers on how many teams are going into the Reserve League this season?
Rangers haven’t put a team in the Lowland League, so presume they will be in it

[HIBS NUTS]

Thanks Mo 👍

I’m hoping to get along to more games this year so it be good to keep this thread updated with upcoming fixtures as the club aren’t always great with publishing the details ahead of time.

👍🏻
Good to hear about these games in advance

[Brooster]

The Dev team are playing Burnley at St Andrews tomorrow. Also, Laidlaw looking like signing for Brentford.

[HIBS NUTS]

The Dev team are playing Burnley at St Andrews tomorrow. Also, Laidlaw looking like signing for Brentford.

👍🏻
shame about laidlaw, hope he does well.

[Allant1981]

Trialist playing today

[Up-the-slope]

Aitken played the 90 as Airdrie beat Dundee 1-0. O'Connor came on after 53 minutes.

Murray Johnston kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win for Qots away to Elgin which also saw Kyle McClelland sent off on 71mins for two yellow cards in 5 minutes .

Dylan Tait played 68 minutes in a 1-1 draw for Hamilton away to premier League Livingston.

Good to see the guys out on loan getting some minutes and experience.

Thats brilliant for the loanees and justifies the deals... how many have these hybrid loan contracts where they train with Hibs when no training with club loaned to? (think these have double benefit) realise normally when p/t team

[CapitalGreen]

Thats brilliant for the loanees and justifies the deals... how many have these hybrid loan contracts where they train with Hibs when no training with club loaned to? (think these have double benefit) realise normally when p/t team

The players still train with their loan clubs when on development loans. They are usually go to part-time clubs so training is in the evening and doesn’t clash with Hibs training.

I think O’Connor and Aiken have benefited from going to Airdrie early and doing preseason with them. Often when we send players out on loan they join clubs late in the transfer window and have to try and win a starting space in an established XI.

[Up-the-slope]

The players still train with their loan clubs when on development loans. They are usually go to part-time clubs so training is in the evening and doesn’t clash with Hibs training.

I think O’Connor and Aiken have benefited from going to Airdrie early and doing preseason with them. Often when we send players out on loan they join clubs late in the transfer window and have to try and win a starting space in an established XI.

Must be better as in effect they are getting F/T training while playing with PT team and have the benefit of Hibs coaching / diet / science input where hibs can really see how they are progressing - SHOULD make for more informed decisions when it comes to who to keep and develop and who is not going to make the grade

[StarMan10]

Josh O’Connor started and played 70 odd minutes last night for Airdrie. Murray Aiken an unused sub.

Murray Johnson was on the bench as QOTS drew 0-0 with East Fife (lost on pens). Kyle Mclleland suspended after sent off at the weekend.

Obviously not sure what the exact situation is at QOTS but hope Murray can establish himself as their number 1. Not exactly a great loan if he’s only backup.

[Tambo]

Anyone have any idea of the score today? Don't see anything anywhere.

[Paul1642]

Anyone have any idea of the score today? Don't see anything anywhere.

Just had a look on twitter and they only posted the line up 1h ago so presumably just about to kick off. Lineup :

1. Owens
2. Whittaker
6. Fiddes
8. Trialist
9. Landers
11. McGarva
16. McGrath
17. MacIntyre
19. Hamilton
20. Zaid
21. Jair

[Tambo]

Just had a look on twitter and they only posted the line up 1h ago so presumably just about to kick off. Lineup :

1. Owens
2. Whittaker
6. Fiddes
8. Trialist
9. Landers
11. McGarva
16. McGrath
17. MacIntyre
19. Hamilton
20. Zaid
21. Jair

Thanks 👍 a couple names I've not heard of before.

Fiddes
Mcgarva
McGrath

[andrew70]

Thanks 👍 a couple names I've not heard of before.

Fiddes
Mcgarva
McGrath

Fiddes we signed from Southend. The other two are 15 IIRC

[CapitalGreen]

Thanks 👍 a couple names I've not heard of before.

Fiddes
Mcgarva
McGrath

Max Fiddes, 17 year old striker just signed from Southend United.

Jay McGarva and Jake McGrath both academy players. McGarva played a bit for the U18s last season. https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/player/jay-mcgarva

[Bayern Bru]

Max Fiddes, 17 year old striker just signed from Southend United.

Jay McGarva and Jake McGrath both academy players. McGarva played a bit for the U18s last season. https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/player/jay-mcgarva

*Joseph McGrath.

Young team. Whittaker's still only 15 as well.

[CapitalGreen]

Don’t know the final score but Burnley gave us a bit of a doing, we conceded a few goals. Think the average age of their squad was quite a bit higher than our own though by all accounts.

[Fanforlife]

Don’t know the final score but Burnley gave us a bit of a doing, we conceded a few goals. Think the average age of their squad was quite a bit higher than our own though by all accounts.lost 5-0.

[Onceinawhile]

Josh O’Connor started and played 70 odd minutes last night for Airdrie. Murray Aiken an unused sub.

Murray Johnson was on the bench as QOTS drew 0-0 with East Fife (lost on pens). Kyle Mclleland suspended after sent off at the weekend.

Obviously not sure what the exact situation is at QOTS but hope Murray can establish himself as their number 1. Not exactly a great loan if he’s only backup.

Aiken did get on in the 90th minute or so.

[Smartie]

*Joseph McGrath.

Young team. Whittaker's still only 15 as well.

Is Whittaker related to Stephen?

[CapitalGreen]

Is Whittaker related to Stephen?

No, but Steven’s son is/was in the academy.

[Smartie]

No, but Steven’s son is/was in the academy.

I thought I’d remembered hearing that Stephen’s son was with the academy but thought surely he’s not old enough to be getting to this sort of stage yet?

Ta.

[Brightside]

Our dev team is now more like a young under 18s. The better players have all moved on loan etc.

[04Sauzee]

Patrick McPartlin reporting Burnley win 5-1 with Hibs fielding a very young team , some 15 and 16 year olds taking part. The trialists he believes were Miguel Cuadros (19, RB/RM) & David Tirado (18, CM) who both recently left Villarreal.

[Tambo]

I've not seen Khan feature recently, injured or released?

[CapitalGreen]

Patrick McPartlin reporting Burnley win 5-1 with Hibs fielding a very young team , some 15 and 16 year olds taking part. The trialists he believes were Miguel Cuadros (19, RB/RM) & David Tirado (18, CM) who both recently left Villarreal.

Patrick’s been reading the PM board then.

[tbfhibs2]

It was 5-1 we equalised to make it 1-1.

[Billy Whizz]

Under 18’s seemingly playing away at St Mirren in the league as we speak. Any score updates

[04Sauzee]

Under 18’s seemingly playing away at St Mirren in the league as we speak. Any score updates

Last I heard Hibs were 1 up , Josh Landers with the goal.

[04Sauzee]

From @cabbageandribs on Twitter

FT @StMirrenAcad 0 - 3 @HibernianFC U18s. 1st half goal from Josh Landers and two late goals Dean Clelland saw Hibs open their season with a good win and sends Hibs top of the league for the moment. Dundee Utd 1-1 Celtic, Dons 2-1 Queens, Hearts 1-1 Well. Accies v Killie tonight

[500miles]

Darren McGregor for manager.

[HIBS NUTS]

From @cabbageandribs on Twitter

FT @StMirrenAcad 0 - 3 @HibernianFC U18s. 1st half goal from Josh Landers and two late goals Dean Clelland saw Hibs open their season with a good win and sends Hibs top of the league for the moment. Dundee Utd 1-1 Celtic, Dons 2-1 Queens, Hearts 1-1 Well. Accies v Killie tonight

The laddie dean clelland seems to bang them in, when he’s been playing.

[big-mo]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.

The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

[oneone73]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.

The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

Thanks for this, much appreciated.

[Billy Whizz]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.

The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

Maurice thanks for the update, will try and get alone to some of the games this season. Until I saw something on the Hibs site yesterday, was the 1st time I knew their was a game was on
Disappointed only 9 games in the reserve league. The players overage for the 18’s, not going to have too much football again this season, unless they go out on loan

[flash]

Maurice thanks for the update, will try and get alone to some of the games this season. Until I saw something on the Hibs site yesterday, was the 1st time I knew their was a game was on
Disappointed only 9 games in the reserve league. The players overage for the 18’s, not going to have too much football again this season, unless they go out on loan

I think Brooster said they are setting up friendlies with English clubs throughout the season though I might be wrong.

[Fanforlife]

Hope to get to see a few games this season.

[HIBS NUTS]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.

The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

Brilliant thanks
i try to get along to most games. 👍🏻

[Billy Whizz]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.

The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

Maurice don’t know when it was changed, but SPFL site is showing Hibs v Formartine as Wednesday 2nd August at 7.30pm, not Tuesday
Presume it’s pay at the gate, as there’s no ticket option on the Hibs site

https://spfl.co.uk/league/challenge-cup/fixtures

[brog]

Just to confirm a few things people have already asked on this tread.
the Reserve league is again a limited format with only 9 games, with each team only playing each other just the once, there is also the Reserve League cup where there are two groups of five teams, winners and runners up going through to the semis.



The game at St Andrews was our youngsters against Burnley’s U20s. Hard game but two late goals from them put a bit of a gloss on the final score 5-1. Max Fiddes scored for us, but not sure if he has actually signed for us. He is an 07 so, not eligible for the under 18s.

Next Tuesday play Formartine Utd in the Challenge Cup/SPFL Trust Trophy, 7:30 at Meadowbank, the winners of that game play the winners of Brechin v Hearts B. Our team will most likely be a mixture of our fringe, Development, Reserve and U18s, much like the teams that played against Dunbar and Berwick Rangers.

Yesterdays CAS under 18s game against St Mirren was taken by Daz and Boozy. Quite a good game, with Hibs eventually getting the lead after 15 mins, Alfie Smith doing well in midfield and threading the ball to Josh Landers who beat the keeper. Saint had a number of chances but our keeper. Had a few good saves. Late in the game we played more long balls as they chased the game, Landers did well to keep their keeper on his toes and was able to feed Clelland who fired from just inside the box to make it two. With only a few minutes remaining Clelland scored from almost the same spot. 0-3, a result that sees us top of the league on goal difference. The Hibs side were without a number of their regulars as they had a couple of out with short term injuries and the rest training with the first team. Next game is against Hamilton on Friday at HTC, evening k/o, this is followed by a game against a hearts on Tuesday at the Oriam.

A number of last seasons U18s have been released, so doing take too much notice of the squad on the official website as it has not been updated.

Maurice, many thanks for this. I'm a bit confused about your Max Fiddes comment. If he's an 07, that would make him 16? Does that mean he's too young for U 18s?
I miss watching our young boys/reserves.

[HIBS NUTS]

Maurice, many thanks for this. I'm a bit confused about your Max Fiddes comment. If he's an 07, that would make him 16? Does that mean he's too young for U 18s?
I miss watching our young boys/reserves.

Bruce has been playing for the development team and he’s 16.
I think any player of any age can play, as long as they are not over the age guidelines .

[CapitalGreen]

Maurice, many thanks for this. I'm a bit confused about your Max Fiddes comment. If he's an 07, that would make him 16? Does that mean he's too young for U 18s?
I miss watching our young boys/reserves.

Fiddes was born in 2005, he’ll be 18 in December.

[big-mo]

Maurice don’t know when it was changed, but SPFL site is showing Hibs v Formartine as Wednesday 2nd August at 7.30pm, not Tuesday
Presume it’s pay at the gate, as there’s no ticket option on the Hibs site

https://spfl.co.uk/league/challenge-cup/fixtures

Sorry, you are right, just a bit of a typo on my part, yes it is Hibs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday next week.

[big-mo]

Fiddes was born in 2005, he’ll be 18 in December.

Not sure of his DOB but in Scotland if you are under 18 on 1st jan you are eligible to play in the under 18 the following season starting July. (In England it is the start of the school year in August for being Under 18). Anyway I get the impression from what I am hearing is that he will not be offered a contract, but I may be wrong.

As for the lower age limit for players, I am not sure if there is one, Josh O’Connor and a few others were playing in the U18 when they were only 14, in fact Josh scored in the youth cup when only 14.

[CapitalGreen]

Not sure of his DOB but in Scotland if you are under 18 on 1st jan you are eligible to play in the under 18 the following season starting July. (In England it is the start of the school year in August for being Under 18). Anyway I get the impression from what I am hearing is that he will not be offered a contract, but I may be wrong.

As for the lower age limit for players, I am not sure if there is one, Josh O’Connor and a few others were playing in the U18 when they were only 14, in fact Josh scored in the youth cup when only 14.

He was listed by name on the team sheet for the Burnley game as opposed to trialist.

How did the Spaniards get on?

[HIBS NUTS]

Josh o’connor played from the start, and scored a penalty in a 1-0 win for Airdrie today.

[Silky]

Josh o’connor played from the start, and scored a penalty in a 1-0 win for Airdrie today.

He's doing well there. Seems to have been a good move for him and will be better than playing development games.

[brog]

Not sure of his DOB but in Scotland if you are under 18 on 1st jan you are eligible to play in the under 18 the following season starting July. (In England it is the start of the school year in August for being Under 18). Anyway I get the impression from what I am hearing is that he will not be offered a contract, but I may be wrong.



As for the lower age limit for players, I am not sure if there is one, Josh O’Connor and a few others were playing in the U18 when they were only 14, in fact Josh scored in the youth cup when only 14.

Thanks!

[Danderhall Hibs]

I think Brooster said they are setting up friendlies with English clubs throughout the season though I might be wrong.

He said that last season the Development team played about 20-25 games in the league, league cup, Challenge Cup and friendlies against English clubs last season, so hopefully we manage to get the same or more in the diary.

[CapitalGreen]

Josh o’connor played from the start, and scored a penalty in a 1-0 win for Airdrie today.

Airdrie are apparently also joining the Reserve League for this season according to their manager.

[HIBS NUTS]

Airdrie are apparently also joining the Reserve League for this season according to their manager.

IVE got a feeling Airdrie will do well in championship.
I’ve just had a bet at 30/1 to win it.
4 wins from 4 games in the league cup.
Let’s hope the 2 young hibees lead them to glory 😄

[SteveHFC]

IVE got a feeling Airdrie will do well in championship.
I’ve just had a bet at 30/1 to win it.
4 wins from 4 games in the league cup.
Let’s hope the 2 young hibeeslead them to glory 😄

Fancy them or the Pars to come up.

[HIBS NUTS]

Fancy them or the Pars to come up.

pars 10/1

[Golden Bear]

Josh o’connor played from the start, and scored a penalty in a 1-0 win for Airdrie today.


More good reports on Murray Aiken who also played the full 90 mins.

👍

[HIBS NUTS]

More good reports on Murray Aiken who also played the full 90 mins.

👍

Brilliant. it’s showing loaning young players can be the way forward. 👍🏻

[big-mo]

Here are the next few scheduled fixtures for the U18s and Development teams-

02/08/2023 Challenge Cup H Formartine Utd
04/08/2023 CAS U18s League H Hamilton
08/08/2023 CAS U18s League A Hearts
11/08/2023 CAS U18s League H Queen's Park
18/08/2023 Scottish YC R1
25/08/2023 CAS U18s League A Celtic
08/09/2023 CAS U18s League A Rangers
15/09/2023 Scottish YC R2
22/09/2023 CAS U18s League H Dundee Utd
29/09/2023 CAS U18s League A Aberdeen

[Danderhall Hibs]

Here are the next few scheduled fixtures for the U18s and Development teams-

02/08/2023 Challenge Cup H Formartine Utd
04/08/2023 CAS U18s League H Hamilton
08/08/2023 CAS U18s League A Hearts
11/08/2023 CAS U18s League H Queen's Park
18/08/2023 Scottish YC R1
25/08/2023 CAS U18s League A Celtic
08/09/2023 CAS U18s League A Rangers
15/09/2023 Scottish YC R2
22/09/2023 CAS U18s League H Dundee Utd
29/09/2023 CAS U18s League A Aberdeen

Thanks Mo. I assume there’ll be more development games being scheduled? Only 1 in that list through to end of September.

[big-mo]

Thanks Mo. I assume there’ll be more development games being scheduled? Only 1 in that list through to end of September.

I have not seen the Development/Reserve fixture list so far but once I have it, I will try and port it here.

As for the U18s - here is the rest of the 'scheduled' fixtures for the rest of the season. - As normal, subject to change.

06/10/23 Hibs v Motherwell
17/11/23 Hamilton V Hibs
24/11/23 Scottish Youth Cup Round 4
01/12/23 Hibs v Hearts
08/12/23 Queen’s Park v Hibs
15/12/23 Hibs v Celtic
Winter Break
12/01/23 Hibs Free week
19/01/24 Hibs v Rangers
26/01/24 Scottish Youth Cup Q/F
02/02/24 Dundee Utd v Hibs
09/02/24 Hibs v Aberdeen
16/02/24 Motherwell v Hibs
23/02/24 Kilmarnock v Hibs
Split - Top 6 / Bottom 5
01/03/24 Scottish Youth Cup S/F
08/03/24
15/03/24
22/03/24
26/03/24
29/03/24
05/04/24
12/04/24
12/04/24 Scottish Youth Cup Final
19/04/24
26/04/24
03/05/24

[big-mo]

I have not seen the Development/Reserve fixture list so far but once I have it, I will try and port it here.

As for the U18s - here is the rest of the 'scheduled' fixtures for the rest of the season. - As normal, subject to change.

06/10/23 Hibs v Motherwell
17/11/23 Hamilton V Hibs
24/11/23 Scottish Youth Cup Round 4
01/12/23 Hibs v Hearts
08/12/23 Queen’s Park v Hibs
15/12/23 Hibs v Celtic
Winter Break
12/01/23 Hibs Free week
19/01/24 Hibs v Rangers
26/01/24 Scottish Youth Cup Q/F
02/02/24 Dundee Utd v Hibs
09/02/24 Hibs v Aberdeen
16/02/24 Motherwell v Hibs
23/02/24 Kilmarnock v Hibs
Split - Top 6 / Bottom 5
01/03/24 Scottish Youth Cup S/F
08/03/24
15/03/24
22/03/24
26/03/24
29/03/24
05/04/24
12/04/24
12/04/24 Scottish Youth Cup Final
19/04/24
26/04/24
03/05/24

As for the Chellange Cup / Spfl Trust Trophy, many of the games are played on Tuesday, we are Wedneday and the second round is scheduled for 15th Aug.

[Tambo]

Thanks for the updates, just wish Hibs could upload something after each game, even the goals.

I do agree we need more development games if possible, we can't loan out everyone so these games are great for the likes of Rudi, Jacob, Reuben etc

I'm still wondering what the plan is with Oscar, not really been involved much with the first team, how did he get on yesterday?

[Danderhall Hibs]

I have not seen the Development/Reserve fixture list so far but once I have it, I will try and port it here.

As for the U18s - here is the rest of the 'scheduled' fixtures for the rest of the season. - As normal, subject to change.

06/10/23 Hibs v Motherwell
17/11/23 Hamilton V Hibs
24/11/23 Scottish Youth Cup Round 4
01/12/23 Hibs v Hearts
08/12/23 Queen’s Park v Hibs
15/12/23 Hibs v Celtic
Winter Break
12/01/23 Hibs Free week
19/01/24 Hibs v Rangers
26/01/24 Scottish Youth Cup Q/F
02/02/24 Dundee Utd v Hibs
09/02/24 Hibs v Aberdeen
16/02/24 Motherwell v Hibs
23/02/24 Kilmarnock v Hibs
Split - Top 6 / Bottom 5
01/03/24 Scottish Youth Cup S/F
08/03/24
15/03/24
22/03/24
26/03/24
29/03/24
05/04/24
12/04/24
12/04/24 Scottish Youth Cup Final
19/04/24
26/04/24
03/05/24

👍🏼

[oconnors_strip]

Any idea what the price is for the Formartine game?

[big-mo]

Thanks for the updates, just wish Hibs could upload something after each game, even the goals.

I do agree we need more development games if possible, we can't loan out everyone so these games are great for the likes of Rudi, Jacob, Reuben etc

I'm still wondering what the plan is with Oscar, not really been involved much with the first team, how did he get on yesterday?

I am hearing that Oscar was/is to be loaned out but waiting to find out how long Obita may be out for, not wanting to left without cover.

[HIBS NUTS]

Any idea what the price is for the Formartine game?

Probably around £5

[linlithgowhibbie]

I can remember watching Formartine at their then home in Udny Station about 13 miles north of Aberdeen in the 60s, sadly another ground that is now housing. I think it may originally have been called Station Park.

[Brooster]

I am hearing that Oscar was/is to be loaned out but waiting to find out how long Obita may be out for, not wanting to left without cover.

I got shot down in flames for suggesting we should get used to Obita being out injured. There's a reason why a 29 year old is struggling to find a club....until Hibs oblige of course.

[CapitalGreen]

I got shot down in flames for suggesting we should get used to Obita being out injured. There's a reason why a 29 year old is struggling to find a club....until Hibs oblige of course.

He rejected a contract extension at Wycombe to come to Hibs.

[Hibernian Verse]

I got shot down in flames for suggesting we should get used to Obita being out injured. There's a reason why a 29 year old is struggling to find a club....until Hibs oblige of course.

Played 95 times in the last two seasons for Wycombe, and they offered him a contract to stay.

Apart from that, 100% of your post is correct.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I got shot down in flames for suggesting we should get used to Obita being out injured. There's a reason why a 29 year old is struggling to find a club....until Hibs oblige of course.

Do you know when the development fixtures are to be released?

[Billy Whizz]

Any idea what the price is for the Formartine game?

I can’t see anywhere to buy them. Not in the Hibs ticket site

[oconnors_strip]

I can’t see anywhere to buy them. Not in the Hibs ticket site

I presume Hibs are going to do pay at the gate, otherwise it’s a bit late to sort tickets. Not much info about the game on official site or socials.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I presume Hibs are going to do pay at the gate, otherwise it’s a bit late to sort tickets. Not much info about the game on official site or socials.

Have they said where it’s being played? Last year was played at Newtongrange.

[oconnors_strip]

Have they said where it’s being played? Last year was played at Newtongrange.

Meadowbank kick off 7:30pm according to spfl website

[Billy Whizz]

Have they said where it’s being played? Last year was played at Newtongrange.

It’s at Meadowbank

https://spfl.co.uk/league/challenge-cup/fixtures

[Brooster]

Played 95 times in the last two seasons for Wycombe, and they offered him a contract to stay.

Apart from that, 100% of your post is correct.

Look at his whole career, he's injury prone.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It’s at Meadowbank

https://spfl.co.uk/league/challenge-cup/fixtures

Cheers 👍🏼

[CapitalGreen]

Look at his whole career, he's injury prone.

He had one really bad injury over 5 years ago. Since then he’s missed less games through injury than Joe Newell has and nobody would describe him as injury prone.

[Tambo]

I am hearing that Oscar was/is to be loaned out but waiting to find out how long Obita may be out for, not wanting to left without cover.

Ok thanks, I have maybe just been over thinking regarding Oscar, found it strange he was left at home while others went to Spain. I'm sure Jacob even played LWB for 5/10 minutes Vs Bournemouth.

Was highly regarded last season so hopefully a loan move soon.

[HIBS NUTS]

Ok thanks, I have maybe just been over thinking regarding Oscar, found it strange he was left at home while others went to Spain. I'm sure Jacob even played LWB for 5/10 minutes Vs Bournemouth.

Was highly regarded last season so hopefully a loan move soon.

I thought this was very strange too.
did they take the wrong brother, as cover for left back.

[Billy Whizz]

I thought this was very strange too.
did they take the wrong brother, as cover for left back.

Possibly because Jacob can play centre back too?

[StarMan10]

I thought this was very strange too.
did they take the wrong brother, as cover for left back.

Oscar wouldn’t have had a look in at all if Obita never picked up his injury. Would assume the thinking was he’d be better off playing the couple games with the development team prior to a supposed loan move.

Hope he can get that loan move as I don’t think he’s at the level for the first team at the moment.

[Bayern Bru]

Possibly because Jacob can play centre back too?

Watched a lot of Jacob's games and never once seen him play at centre back. Right back and right wingback yes, and everywhere in midfield... but never centre back

[Brooster]

Seen Jacob play a lot but never at CH.

[Billy Whizz]

Reserve and Reserve cup details
Looking like 11 games in total, plus a few additional if you qualify from the Cup League section

https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-reserve-football-for-202324

Fixtures
https://spfl.co.uk/admin/filemanager/images/shares/pdfs/SPFL%20cinch%20Reserve%20Fixtures%202023-24.pdf

[IberianHibernian]

Any idea what the price is for the Formartine game?10 pounds for adults 5 pounds under 18s according to club website since yesterday . Pay on night . Winners v Brechin as they beat Hearts on penalties .

[HIBS NUTS]

10 pounds for adults 5 pounds under 18s according to club website since yesterday . Pay on night . Winners v Brechin as they beat Hearts on penalties .

If we get through, the big grudge match against brechin , who beat us at newtongrange last year.😄

[Tambo]

What do we think our chances are for tonight?

29/20 odds to win.

[HIBS NUTS]

What do we think our chances are for tonight?

29/20 odds to win.

VERY slim
I think we are in a transition period, we’re the best youngsters are out on loan, and we are relying on the new inexperienced guys coming through.
We appear , not have any natural or experienced centre half’s, unless mcgregor plays .
We are playing a decent highland League side, so equivalent of a decent lower league side.
I’m going, but i think we are up against it.
The result doesn’t matter, just hope we play well.

[Brooster]

This will be a stronger Dev team than we seen at Dunbar and Berwick for example. Worth a pound at 29/20 haha.

[HIBS NUTS]

This will be a stronger Dev team than we seen at Dunbar and Berwick for example. Worth a pound at 29/20 haha.

if dylan vente is playing i will have a bet. 😄

[Tambo]

if dylan vente is playing i will have a bet. 😄

Got us to win on a treble.

[Billy Whizz]

if dylan vente is playing i will have a bet. 😄

He’s too old, it’s under 20’s

[CapitalGreen]

He’s too old, it’s under 20’s

Are 2 overage players not permitted?

[Billy Whizz]

Are 2 overage players not permitted?

Used to be the rule for Development teams, not sure now

[HIBS NUTS]

He’s too old, it’s under 20’s

Mcgregor played last year against brechin same cup

[Billy Whizz]

Mcgregor played last year against brechin same cup

Fair enough

[HIBS NUTS]

I Tried to look up last years team but couldn’t find it .
At newtongrange, got beat on penalties.
after drawing

[blackpoolhibs]

Tavarez to get a hattrick, and force his way into the team tomorrow in place of Youan.

[HIBS NUTS]

Nice to see josh o’connor and his dad at the game.👍🏻

[CapitalGreen]

Anyone got the line up?

[HIBS NUTS]

MEGWA ch
and Mcgregor ch
Oscar mcintyre left back
harry wright right back
zaid midfielder

I’m guessing as the players are miles away

[HIBS NUTS]

Boruc in goals mabye

[StarMan10]

Boruc in goals mabye

.

[Tambo]

Hibs the better team going off the stats.

[flash]

One nil down.

[tbfhibs2]

1-1

[HIBS NUTS]

Hibs have controlled the game.
ht 1-1
Very naive goalkeeping , from Boruc.
Free kick wide, one man wall, straight into goal near post.😞

[Brightside]

No Jair?

[HIBS NUTS]

No Jair?

no sitting in the stand

[HIBS NUTS]

Zaid is a fabulous footballer
But he needs to learn to pass.😄

[HIBS NUTS]

FT 1-1
How young hibs didn’t win this.
loads of chances missed second half
penalties now

[IberianHibernian]

1 v 1 full time . Penalties .

[CallumLaidlaw]

Won 4-2 on pens [emoji106]


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[HIBS NUTS]

very good display
hibs won on penalties

[HIBS NUTS]

MEGWA was outstanding

[brog]

Think Josh Landers is our next star!

[Fanforlife]

Hibs win 4 2 on penalties

[500miles]

Think Josh Landers is our next star!

He looks some size, chest like Darren McGregor.

[JimBHibees]

Great win. :flag:

[Brooster]

I Tried to look up last years team but couldn’t find it .
At newtongrange, got beat on penalties.
after drawing

Paul Hanlon definitely played against Brechin last season, he was coming back from injury. Good game tonight, I enjoyed it.

[Stuart93]

MEGWA was outstanding

Was very impressed with him on Saturday

As well as, checks notes, rudi

[Tambo]

Nice one, did look like we was the slightly better team from checking the stats.

Onto the next round we go!

[Bobo]

Paul Hanlon definitely played against Brechin last season, he was coming back from injury. Good game tonight, I enjoyed it.

Here's the report from last year, Hanlon did play 👍🏻

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/report-hibs-dev-squad-1-1-1-4-pens-brechin

[HIBS NUTS]

Here's the report from last year, Hanlon did play 👍🏻

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/report-hibs-dev-squad-1-1-1-4-pens-brechin

Couldn’t read the report
thanks anyway.
Yeh hanlon was an overage last year .👍🏻
I thought the guys done well last night.
Decent game on a terrible pitch, very similar to livingstons pitch, very hard to run with the ball.

[Tambo]

Zaid is a fabulous footballer
But he needs to learn to pass.😄

I have been impressed so far with Zaid's pre-season so glad to hear he had a good game apart from maybe being to greedy at times.

[Brooster]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

Id heard McAllister was really impressive at Blackpool?

[CapitalGreen]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

I’d have him in ahead of Malik no question. Malik also played a full 90 minutes less than 24 hours ago.

Jacob I rate highly but in terms of performances for the first team in preseason, McAllister has shone more so far. Jacob has maybe suffered from his versatility being used in a few different positions.

[Golden Bear]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

I actually think that it could make it harder for the young lad to breakthrough due to his Dad being the Assistant Manager.

[Billy Whizz]

I actually think that it could make it harder for the young lad to breakthrough due to his Dad being the Assistant Manager.

I agree with this

[Stairway 2 7]

Rudi Mcallister and Megwa have been standouts imo

[CapitalGreen]

I actually think that it could make it harder for the young lad to breakthrough due to his Dad being the Assistant Manager.

A lot of pressure on a young laddie to impress when you know there is fans all too willing to accuse you of getting special treatment.

[Eyrie]

At least there's only one McAllister.

I remember the Miller boys.

[Billy Whizz]

Met Big Mo prematch. He said that Hearts v Hibs under 18’s, is at the Oriam this Tuesday, 2pm KO

[Paul1642]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

When he first signed I had this thought but those who keep track of the development team seem very impressed by him so it’s possible we have attracted a great young playing in part due his dad being at the club rather than the other way around.

[CapitalGreen]

Congratulations to young Reuben on his professional debut. Hopefully a few more of his teammates will follow suit as the season progresses.

[HIBS NUTS]

When he first signed I had this thought but those who keep track of the development team seem very impressed by him so it’s possible we have attracted a great young playing in part due his dad being at the club rather than the other way around.

Watching mcallister last year for the under 18s, i probably thought he had no chance of making it.
I’m glad he’s proving me wrong.

[1875godsgift]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

I thought he had a good game in the time he was on, showed good awareness in taking a quick freekick and looked to get involved.

[Brooster]

I thought he had a good game in the time he was on, showed good awareness in taking a quick freekick and looked to get involved.

He played very well when he came on which is great, I think he's really improved this last 6 months. When you think that the older crop of guys who won the league and performed well in Europe haven't had a sniff in the first team I think McAllister is being fast tracked, that's what I was getting at.

[JimBHibees]

He played very well when he came on which is great, I think he's really improved this last 6 months. When you think that the older crop of guys who won the league and performed well in Europe haven't had a sniff in the first team I think McAllister is being fast tracked, that's what I was getting at.

Maybe he should be. Looks like a talent however very slight physically.

[McGruber]

I actually think that it could make it harder for the young lad to breakthrough due to his Dad being the Assistant Manager.

Ethan Laidlaw is laughing out loud somewhere.

[Stairway 2 7]

Ethan Laidlaw is laughing out loud somewhere.

I think Ethan would have got ragdolled against big adult centre half's last year. I think he needs to play against adults this year. Brentford should loan him but he'll probably be in youths again. He'll soon be 19 I think at that stage you need to get used to the physical aspects of adult football.

For the same reason Megwa might get less game time than Rudi and Rueben. Defence is physical but you can get away with being thin in mid more. Megwa at least has some experience on loan and have thought he'd go out again this season for longer.

[McD]

I have been impressed so far with Zaid's pre-season so glad to hear he had a good game apart from maybe being to greedy at times.


he’s a cracking player, I felt in the dortmund game that the turning point was him going off, he was pressing them well from attacking midfield, and when he went off their midfield were able to carry the ball much further forward, pushing us back

[Brooster]

2-2 at home to Hamilton last night after being 2 nil up.

[Tambo]

Not everyone is going to make it as a future first team Hibs player but I think we have a good few exciting players who could make it.

[Johnny_Leith]

Molotnikov signs a 3 year deal.

[Donegal Hibby]

Molotnikov signs a 3 year deal.
Good news , young lad looks a very good player .
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/rudi-molotnikov-pens-new-three-year-deal

[HIBS NUTS]

Yip great young player.

[LewysGot2]

I can't help thinking there's a bit of favouritism as McAllister makes tonight's squad before Jacob or Malik.

If it’s based on preseason then it’s probably fair. He was excellent in Blackpool along with Molotnikov. Rudi was a better shout for the squad than Jacob or Malik based on preseason. McAllister likewise.

[nonshinyfinish]

2-2 at home to Hamilton last night after being 2 nil up.

I've just had a horrible flashback.

[CapitalGreen]

If it’s based on preseason then it’s probably fair. He was excellent in Blackpool along with Molotnikov. Rudi was a better shout for the squad than Jacob or Malik based on preseason. McAllister likewise.

Rudi might have been in with a shout toobut looked like he picked up a sore one towards the end of the 1st half v Fortmartine.

[Donegal Hibby]

First pro contract's for Hibs academy youngsters.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/first-pro-contracts-for-academy-youngsters

[500miles]

I keep bringing it up, but Josh Landers is built like a man already. Hopefully we fast track his development and get him some experience against pros somehow.

[Edinburgh Green]

I keep bringing it up, but Josh Landers is built like a man already. Hopefully we fast track his development and get him some experience against pros somehow.

From the small samples that I've seen him he's impressed with his size and ability. Reminds me of Garry O'Conner

[Wheat Hound]

Playing Hearts at the Oriam at 2pm today

[Greenbeard]

Playing Hearts at the Oriam at 2pm today
Anyone there and able to give updates?

[Oscar T Grouch]

No updates from the mini derby from Hibs or from Hibs reporter at ENN Patrick McPartlin, if anyone is there would appreciate an update.

I seen, maybe on this thread the want for a dedicated Twitter page for the U18s, today we are playing hearts and we can't even get an score update from anyone at the club or the reporter who usually covers these matches (I think PP is on holiday as his twitter was last updated last at the end of last month).

[Daniel 1875]

Hearts posted the line ups on Twitter before the game but no score update from them either so far:

https://twitter.com/weejambos/status/1688891793163587584?s=46&t=2P9eAWgp3y9kxleqTDTdKA

[andrew70]

No updates from the mini derby from Hibs or from Hibs reporter at ENN Patrick McPartlin, if anyone is there would appreciate an update.

I seen, maybe on this thread the want for a dedicated Twitter page for the U18s, today we are playing hearts and we can't even get an score update from anyone at the club or the reporter who usually covers these matches (I think PP is on holiday as his twitter was last updated last at the end of last month).

Hibs replied to an email of mine following up from the debate on twitter saying that they can’t dedicate a member of staff to do the updates. Once again very poor comms

[Oscar T Grouch]

Hibs replied to an email of mine following up from the debate on twitter saying that they can’t dedicate a member of staff to do the updates. Once again very poor comms

:agree: I am pretty sure they don't need a dedicated member of staff to update a twitter feed with score updates, just one member of staff at the game.

Anyway I found out it is 0-0 at half time from someone on Twitter.

[Brooster]

Moan moan moan. Folk don't like it so they moan moan moan. Get a life.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Game finished 1-0 to the wee Hibs :thumbsup: No info on scorer sorry.

[andrew70]

Game finished 1-0 to the wee Hibs :thumbsup: No info on scorer sorry.

Perfect, thanks for that

[HIBS NUTS]

Game finished 1-0 to the wee Hibs :thumbsup: No info on scorer sorry.

Well done wee hibs, they are putting out a very young team, and still doing well.👍🏻
thanks for update and team sheets folks.

[Tambo]

Well done wee hibs, they are putting out a very young team, and still doing well.👍🏻
thanks for update and team sheets folks.

Yes well done the wee Hibs 👍 a good start and great news with the batch of pro contracts.

[weecounty hibby]

Great stuff. Doesn't matter what the age group beating them should be drummed into our players as a must. We'll done everyone involved today8

[cabbageandribs1875]

Game finished 1-0 to the wee Hibs :thumbsup: No info on scorer sorry.

Dean Clelland

[Danderhall Hibs]

Moan moan moan. Folk don't like it so they moan moan moan. Get a life.

You complaining about folk being unhappy at not having a way to find out the score?

[big-mo]

Dean Clelland

Very even first half, Hibs had were a lot more assertive in the second, Josh Landers adjudged to off-side on a number of occasions. We should also of had two penalties in the same move, soft but never the less fules in the box.. Anyway Josh got to the goalline and crossed over the keeper to when wee Deano was awaiting unmarked to have the easiest jobs of nodding home. 77mins. FT 0-1.
The result keeps us top on GD above Celtic.
A good place and maybe to only place to keep up with scores in the league and the league table is from the Rangers Youth website (not official) https://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/under-18-league-2023-24/

Next game is on Friday at HTC 5pm k/o against Queens Park.(Queens lost 1-3 to Hamilton today).

[IberianHibernian]

Cup match in Brechin for devt team on Tuesday 15th . Important match at that level but what team are we going to play 48 hours before an away match in Switzerland ? Boruc was goalie in last round but surely won`t be risked this time . Am guessing we`ll play under 18s as almost all devt team ( Melkersen , McAllister , Boruc....) will have travelled to Switzerland on Tuesday or will be rested .

[wookie70]

Very even first half, Hibs had were a lot more assertive in the second, Josh Landers adjudged to off-side on a number of occasions. We should also of had two penalties in the same move, soft but never the less fules in the box.. Anyway Josh got to the goalline and crossed over the keeper to when wee Deano was awaiting unmarked to have the easiest jobs of nodding home. 77mins. FT 0-1.
The result keeps us top on GD above Celtic.
A good place and maybe to only place to keep up with scores in the league and the league table is from the Rangers Youth website (not official) https://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/under-18-league-2023-24/

Next game is on Friday at HTC 5pm k/o against Queens Park.(Queens lost 1-3 to Hamilton today).

I might pop down with the cameras as I can't make the game at Motherwell so my only chance for a Hibs fitba fix this week.

[Brooster]

Losing 4-3 at half time. A bit disjointed down our left and the keeper looking shaky.

[Tambo]

18's currently playing Queen's Park at HTC, 17:30 kick off. Can't see any updates.

[Brooster]

Lost 6-4 no complaints. Could do with a couple of 17yo's in the side to help these young guys.

[wookie70]

Lost 6-4 no complaints. Could do with a couple of 17yo's in the side to help these young guys.

Well beat. Queen's were pretty good and very confident playing the ball around defence particularly on the astro with some decent wind blowing. Better side won.

[Tambo]

Lost 6-4 no complaints. Could do with a couple of 17yo's in the side to help these young guys.

I had my browser open and didn't send my message straight away so didn't see your first update.

Thanks for the full time score, agree with that, a very young 18's but they have started not to bad so far.

[wookie70]

A selection of images up on my Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/EcossePhoto/)if anyone is interested

[brog]

Any idea of scorers? Nothing on official site.

[Brooster]

Any idea of scorers? Nothing on official site.

Dean Clelland x2, Josh Landers and Jamie McMurdo.

[brog]

Dean Clelland x2, Josh Landers and Jamie McMurdo.

Thanks!

[HIBS NUTS]

Dean Clelland is a good finisher.
But it’s a transition season for these young guys, this season.

[KdyHby]

Looking forward to my first trip to Brechin's ground tomorrow night

[HIBS NUTS]

Looking forward to my first trip to Brechin's ground tomorrow night

Surrounded by a giant hedge, i think that’s brechin.😄

[wookie70]

Surrounded by a giant hedge, i think that’s brechin.😄 Watch out for the club cat too. The hedge is lovely and it is a cracking wee ground to visit

[KdyHby]

Team

1 Freddie Owens
17 Oscar MacIntyre
22 Daz
16 Megwa
11 McGarva
8 MacIntyre
6 McAllister
19 Hamilton
20 Zaid
10 Rudi
9 Landers

Subs
Wright
Bulloch
Smith
Mallon
Calder

[KdyHby]

Craig Levein in attendance

[KdyHby]

0 1 Rudi

[Bridge hibs]

Craig Levein in attendance

He is Brechins advisor to the directors or something like that

[Wilson]

Craig Levein in attendance

Thought he was in the bog with the attendants.

[KdyHby]

0 2 Megwa

[IberianHibernian]

2vo Megwa 37 minutes

[Wheat Hound]

0 2 Megwa

Cracking start from the lads 👏

Thanks for the updates as nothing on twitter.

[brog]

2vo Megwa 37 minutes

Thanks! Keep it going boys!

[offshorehibby]

Updates on flashscore if you have that.

[KdyHby]

0 2 half time