League Cup Draw - Hibs v Raith Rovers

[A Hi-Bee]

Can you get tickets at the ground tomorrow?

[sauzee1989]

Might be in the minority but I don’t want to see Miller, Stevenson, Newell, Boyle or Youan starting the game. Need these guys fresh. Full backs will need to work very hard on Wednesday

[sauzee1989]

Can you get tickets at the ground tomorrow?

Be able to get around 10k of them at ground

[basehibby]

Might be in the minority but I don’t want to see Miller, Stevenson, Newell, Boyle or Youan starting the game. Need these guys fresh. Full backs will need to work very hard on Wednesday

Difficult decisions to be made - LJ has tried rotating on a large scale - particularly last weekend vs Motherwell - and the results have been poor. We absolutely need to stay in this competition and will need to put a team on the park reflecting that.

[coldingham hibs]

You'll need to buy a 1 month sub for about £17

Thanks, would you know if the Villa game will also be on Hibs TV.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Can you get tickets at the ground tomorrow?

Ticket office open until kick off. Doubt there will be much Villa traffic with no general sale until 5pm on Monday.

Should be an interesting Hibs team though.
I would expect to see Marshall in goals coz we have no choice. Harbottle and Rocky at CH with Megwa or Delferriere at RB and literally anybody, probably MacIntyre, in place of Lewis at LB ... no way he can be expected to play in this game. No chance of Newell in midfield either I wouldn't have thought, JDH and Jeggo probably certain starters. Obita wide left with maybe Youan and Boyle getting a half each on the right, though even that might not happen. Doidge with Le Fondre up front. Maybe a chance for McAllister and / or Molotnikov to make a mark in this one.

Two things are for certain. This team will be miles from the one we field on Wednesday evening and when they see our lineup Raith Rovers will fancy their chances.

[Silky]

Difficult decisions to be made - LJ has tried rotating on a large scale - particularly last weekend vs Motherwell - and the results have been poor. We absolutely need to stay in this competition and will need to put a team on the park reflecting that.

We do, there's no doubt about that. It's one of these ones where if we don't rotate that much and lose a starter on Wednesday to injury, LJ is pilloried for playing them, that they should have been rested etc. If he makes wholesale changes and we lose, he's slated for that - should have played Boyle/Youan/Vente whoever was missing.

I don't know what a team "reflecting that" will look like-but personally, I'd be concerned if it contained more than about 3 possible starters on Wed. Whaterver the lineup is, I fear it will come at a cost-one way or another!!

[Donegal Hibby]

Which game is more important , tomorrow or Wednesday?

[ancient hibee]

Start the full team-win it before half time-bring on the subs.

[Eyrie]

Which game is more important , tomorrow or Wednesday?

I'll probably be in a minority of one but I'd say tomorrow as we have a realistic chance of progress if we play a half decent team and will do so if we're close to full strength.

Wednesday will be a great event but I don't expect us to even get a draw and we certainly won't get past Villa.

[McSwanky]

Start the full team-win it before half time-bring on the subs.And if we've not won it before half time? Rovers will be well up for this and won't roll over easily. A lot of people seem to be writing off a team now than capable of causing us problems.

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[NAE NOOKIE]

We do, there's no doubt about that. It's one of these ones where if we don't rotate that much and lose a starter on Wednesday to injury, LJ is pilloried for playing them, that they should have been rested etc. If he makes wholesale changes and we lose, he's slated for that - should have played Boyle/Youan/Vente whoever was missing.

I don't know what a team "reflecting that" will look like-but personally, I'd be concerned if it contained more than about 3 possible starters on Wed. Whaterver the lineup is, I fear it will come at a cost-one way or another!!

As per my post just before yours ... I think LJ will field as few starters for the game on Wednesday as he can get away with. IMO avoiding an absolute humiliation from Villa at Easter Road, which will be a difficult task even with his best XI on the park, simply has to be the prime objective here. He'll take his chances against Raith and if we come a cropper as a result in this instance I wont blame him for a defeat. It will be a bugger to go out of the league cup this early, but in the circumstances I would give him a pass for it.

But make no mistake .. once the Villa tie is out of the way barring a miracle all we will have to concentrate on is the league ... fail to turn our fortunes around in that by the time the first round of fixtures is finished and there will be no excuses and no mercy.

[McSwanky]

I'll probably be in a minority of one but I'd say tomorrow as we have a realistic chance of progress if we play a half decent team and will do so if we're close to full strength.

Wednesday will be a great event but I don't expect us to even get a draw and we certainly won't get past Villa.Certainly an interesting question. Tomorrow is a game we need to win to stay in one of the two competitions we actually have a chance of winning.

If we had drawn a lesser team in Europe I'd say group stages are a bigger draw than cup finals etc just for novelty value. But realistically Wednesday and next Thursday are about pride and not getting humped too badly.

So on balance I'd say tomorrow, despite being a way smaller occasion, is the more important game.

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[Broken Gnome]

Marshall/Boric

Megwa
Fish
Harbottle
Obita

Jeggo (a back four helper as much as anything)
Henderson (last chance)
Newell (naturally fit, can't protect everyone)
Rudi

ALF
Doidge

Something like that. Can't a have wholesale switch to second string as I don't think we'd get away with it, and I'd rather mix some of the young guys in there so it didn't run the risk of being uninspiring snails pace.

[LewysGot2]

Be able to get around 10k of them at ground

And yet there's probably a similar number wanting to go to Villa Park :confused:

[The Tubs]

Certainly an interesting question. Tomorrow is a game we need to win to stay in one of the two competitions we actually have a chance of winning.

If we had drawn a lesser team in Europe I'd say group stages are a bigger draw than cup finals etc just for novelty value. But realistically Wednesday and next Thursday are about pride and not getting humped too badly.

So on balance I'd say tomorrow, despite being a way smaller occasion, is the more important game.

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It would be a total kick in the stanes for many of the players to be told, "Na, you're no playing against Villa — we're saving you for Livi." It's not going to happen.

[Brightside]

Which game is more important , tomorrow or Wednesday?

Tomorrow.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Certainly an interesting question. Tomorrow is a game we need to win to stay in one of the two competitions we actually have a chance of winning.

If we had drawn a lesser team in Europe I'd say group stages are a bigger draw than cup finals etc just for novelty value. But realistically Wednesday and next Thursday are about pride and not getting humped too badly.

So on balance I'd say tomorrow, despite being a way smaller occasion, is the more important game.

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In spite of what I posted earlier this has merit too ... jeezo, what a conundrum, I wouldn't like to be LJ this evening :confused:

I still don't want to see us humiliated at home by anybody, so I would stick with my original thought on this ... but would I swap a league cup final for a 4 or 5 nil pumping by Villa ... probably to be honest :agree:

[Donegal Hibby]

I'll probably be in a minority of one but I'd say tomorrow as we have a realistic chance of progress if we play a half decent team and will do so if we're close to full strength.

Wednesday will be a great event but I don't expect us to even get a draw and we certainly won't get past Villa.

I'm probably one of the minority too and I agree totally with what you have said , I'd like to see us field the strongest team we possibly can tomorrow tbh .

[IberianHibernian]

Important for us to win tomorrow . Not had many semi finals or finals in last few years after a decade when we got to loads . Financial side too . Nearly 40 000 at Ibrox today . Same against us in quarters would be a lot of cash for us before going on to semis . Not sure how much we`d get from UEFA for draws or win against Villa even if we don`t get through . And confidence isn`t going to be great against Villa and Livi ( will people expect us to play a weak team against Livi too ? ) if we lose to Raith .

[007]

I say rest players v Raith. I get that it's one of two chances we have of winning a trophy but I think we need to give ourselves the best chance possible v Villa. Although it'll be very difficult, a chance like this to make group stage European football comes around once in a blue moon.

Yes we'll be massive underdogs but you never know. Beating Villa is worth a minimum of around £1.9m plus about £140k per point in the group stages. If we somehow manage it and the Gordon family let us re-invest most of it in the squad, it could massively improve us. We simply have to go for it, even if it risks us getting knocked out of the League Cup.

[B.H.F.C]

Said it previously but we’re not good enough to make big changes. I’m not saying play every player that played on Thursday night, we might need to freshen things up a bit. At least one of Boyle or Youan need to play or we have no pace in the team at all.

Use the high of Thursday night to get us going tomorrow, win the game quickly then get the most important players off.

It’s early in the season, they should be capable of playing against Raith then being good to go on Wednesday.

[Donegal Hibby]

Must admit I'm slightly worried about this game as Raith will be well up for it , it's like a cup final to them in many ways and is it possibly our players might be worried about getting injured before the Villa game too ?

[Blaster]

I think tomorrow is more important.

I just hope those saying Wednesday is more important won’t be on here calling for LJ to go if we lose

[Torto7]

I'd rest anyone starting on Weds. It would be crazy not to.

[greenlex]

Talk of resting players is unbelievable. Start our best team and get the job done. We can stroll around after that making suitable substitutions of say older players or players carrying knocks etc if we’re well ahead. One of two trophies we can realistically win so we should be prioritising that over Wed night.

[berwickhibee]

Talk of resting players is unbelievable. Start our best team and get the job done. We can stroll around after that making suitable substitutions of say older players or players carrying knocks etc if we’re well ahead. One of two trophies we can realistically win so we should be prioritising that over Wed night.


Agree👍

[James70]

Starting our best team will still not guarantee getting the job done I'm afraid. Throw in some of our better youngsters, it will be like a cup final for them and they will want to make a good impression. The fans will make more allowances for them than they will for tired 1st team players. They have to be given a chance some time, why not now.

[Tambo]

Marshall

Megwa
Fish
Harbottle
Oscar

Jeggo
JDH(if available)
Campbell

Henderson
Dodge
Obita

A stronger team than my first one, it's not just Villa why I want to change things up, it's also we have league games aswell. It's also a cup game which is why I also said I was at a 50/50 with who to start.

I expect changes for today but nothing as drastic as my first team I posted.

[McD]

Will there be highlights on anywhere, or is it only to be found on viaplay?

[Brightside]

I say rest players v Raith. I get that it's one of two chances we have of winning a trophy but I think we need to give ourselves the best chance possible v Villa. Although it'll be very difficult, a chance like this to make group stage European football comes around once in a blue moon.

Yes we'll be massive underdogs but you never know. Beating Villa is worth a minimum of around £1.9m plus about £140k per point in the group stages. If we somehow manage it and the Gordon family let us re-invest most of it in the squad, it could massively improve us. We simply have to go for it, even if it risks us getting knocked out of the League Cup.

If we get knocked out by raith be ready for the LJ out floodgates to open. He cannot afford another early cup exit. Villa is a one off experience. Zero chance of progressing. We absolutely must win today.

[Allant1981]

Think we will see some fringe players get a run out today, boruc, Harbottle, Henderson, JDH, jeggo

[ManlyOz]

Tickets sales look Horrendous today, £15 a ticket is decent I appreciate a lot of games to fork out for but still poor!

[lucky]

Today's game is very important, it's one of two cups we have a chance of winning but everyone is focused on Villa on Wednesday. I just hope the team turn up as the fans just aren't. Too many games affecting people's pockets.

[BSEJVT]

As someone previously very critical of LJ, I think today he is damned regardless of what he does, with his only possible salvation being a comfortable win with no injuries that allows him to get the subs on early.

If he rests folk and we go out he will get slaughtered by some.

If he doesn't and someone gets injured (particularly if we lose) he will be slaughtered by others.

Those doing the slaughtering may not necessarily be on their normal sides in ongoing LJ debate.

Interesting times

[Colr]

Today's game is very important, it's one of two cups we have a chance of winning but everyone is focused on Villa on Wednesday. I just hope the team turn up as the fans just aren't. Too many games affecting people's pockets.

Villa should beat us so this game has more potential.

[flash]

Today's game is very important, it's one of two cups we have a chance of winning but everyone is focused on Villa on Wednesday. I just hope the team turn up as the fans just aren't. Too many games affecting people's pockets.

Today is far more important.

We aren't beating Villa regardless of who plays for us today.

[Rumble de Thump]

If our best players are knackered or carrying knocks from getting battered by Luzern then they may not be the best players on the day.

[Dashing Bob S]

Tickets sales look Horrendous today, £15 a ticket is decent I appreciate a lot of games to fork out for but still poor!

Watch the size queens collectively orgasm if they turn out in numbers for the ‘cross city’ derby.

[Brightside]

As someone previously very critical of LJ, I think today he is damned regardless of what he does, with his only possible salvation being a comfortable win with no injuries that allows him to get the subs on early.

If he rests folk and we go out he will get slaughtered by some.

If he doesn't and someone gets injured (particularly if we lose) he will be slaughtered by others.

Those doing the slaughtering may not necessarily be on their normal sides in ongoing LJ debate.

Interesting times

He just needs to win. Totally up to him what team he thinks can do that but Raith are a more than decent team.

[007]

If we get knocked out by raith be ready for the LJ out floodgates to open. He cannot afford another early cup exit. Villa is a one off experience. Zero chance of progressing. We absolutely must win today.

Very negative to say we've got zero chance of progressing v Villa. It will very difficult but we do have a chance.

Lee Johnson is between a rock and a hard place. If he starts with a strong 11 v Raith, gets through but then gets thumped by Villa because the team are a bit leggy then the floodgates will open then too. If we get through today, will you give him a free pass on the Villa result/performance? If we've got zero chance then there's no point in turning up.

[Brightside]

Very negative to say we've got zero chance of progressing v Villa. It will very difficult but we do have a chance.

Lee Johnson is between a rock and a hard place. If he starts with a strong 11 v Raith, gets through but then gets thumped by Villa because the team are a bit leggy then the floodgates will open then too. If we get through today, will you give him a free pass on the Villa result/performance? If we've got zero chance then there's no point in turning up.

It would be probably the biggest result in football if we somehow beat Villa. Let’s be realistic. A great experience but no chance. That’s not negative.

[h1bs4life]

Marshall

Megwa
Fish
Harbottle
Oscar

Jeggo
JDH(if available)
Campbell

Henderson
Dodge
Obita

A stronger team than my first one, it's not just Villa why I want to change things up, it's also we have league games aswell. It's also a cup game which is why I also said I was at a 50/50 with who to start.

I expect changes for today but nothing as drastic as my first team I posted.

I would go with below , chance to play Harbottle and Obita in positions they were signed for .
Lost to many cheap goals this season already .Sure that midfield have played together before.
Vente could do with some further minutes

Marshall

Lewis Miller
Fish
Harbottle
Obita

JDH
Campbell
Jeggo
Newell

Vente
ALF

Important game today win required.

[Eyrie]

It would be probably the biggest result in football if we somehow beat Villa. Let’s be realistic. A great experience but no chance. That’s not negative.

Certainly our biggest result since 2016.

[DH1875]

It would be probably the biggest result in football if we somehow beat Villa. Let’s be realistic. A great experience but no chance. That’s not negative.

Think Stevenage would have something to say about it being the biggest result in football.

[WhileTheChief..]

As someone previously very critical of LJ, I think today he is damned regardless of what he does, with his only possible salvation being a comfortable win with no injuries that allows him to get the subs on early.

If he rests folk and we go out he will get slaughtered by some.

If he doesn't and someone gets injured (particularly if we lose) he will be slaughtered by others.

Those doing the slaughtering may not necessarily be on their normal sides in ongoing LJ debate.

Interesting times

Doesn't really matter what team or formation he plays, he'll definitely get stick if we lose.

This is one of our truly 'must win' games of the season.

Come Wednesday though, every single one of us will be willing LJ and the team on to victory - no matter the result today.

[CropleyWasGod]

We need to be mindful of Dylan Easton tomorrow- capable of scoring outrageous goals and doing something out of nothing. A mercurial talent it’s a shame he didn’t kick on when he went professional at Saint Johnstone as a kid.

He's suspended.

[Skol]

I think today is a day to use the squad. Players who nee. Time like Boyle Youan and Campbell should not be called upon.

It’s not just villa but the rest of the season we need to be thinking about.

Boruc

Megwa
Harbottle
Bushiri
McIntyre

Jeggo


Doidge
Melkerson

Full in the other places with some of our starters.

[flash]

I think today is a day to use the squad. Players who nee. Time like Boyle Youan and Campbell should not be called upon.

It’s not just villa but the rest of the season we need to be thinking about.

Boruc

Megwa
Harbottle
Bushiri
McIntyre

Jeggo


Doidge
Melkerson

Full in the other places with some of our starters.

Where to start here. A suspended player and another one who isn't even at the club.

[BoomtownHibees]

I think today is a day to use the squad. Players who nee. Time like Boyle Youan and Campbell should not be called upon.

It’s not just villa but the rest of the season we need to be thinking about.

Boruc

Megwa
Harbottle
Bushiri
McIntyre

Jeggo


Doidge
Melkerson

Full in the other places with some of our starters.

Bloody hell

[Brightside]

Think Stevenage would have something to say about it being the biggest result in football.

Who did they beat at euro level. This is a different level to a carling cup or whatever they were in. Either way. Today is the must win game. Not many fans will be raging if villa beat us.

[Brightside]

I think today is a day to use the squad. Players who nee. Time like Boyle Youan and Campbell should not be called upon.

It’s not just villa but the rest of the season we need to be thinking about.

Boruc

Megwa
Harbottle
Bushiri
McIntyre

Jeggo


Doidge
Melkerson

Full in the other places with some of our starters.
Did you start drinking on Wednesday.

[Skol]

Where to start here. A suspended player and another one who isn't even at the club.

Lol. Just back from holiday. Who has left and maybe bushiri suspended from last season

[Hibernian Verse]

Did you start drinking on Wednesday.

It’s great that we can recall Melkersen when we need him

[Skol]

Where did melkerson go. I clearly missed that. As I did both European and league games.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Where did melkerson go. I clearly missed that. As I did both European and league games.

On loan to Strømsgodset in Norway for the season.

[Skol]

Ah right. Hopefully gets game time. Whether or not he makes it with us though is tbc. I think unlikely.

[Jones28]

As someone previously very critical of LJ, I think today he is damned regardless of what he does, with his only possible salvation being a comfortable win with no injuries that allows him to get the subs on early.

If he rests folk and we go out he will get slaughtered by some.

If he doesn't and someone gets injured (particularly if we lose) he will be slaughtered by others.

Those doing the slaughtering may not necessarily be on their normal sides in ongoing LJ debate.

Interesting times

Not sure I agree with this tbh, win the game and any criticism is irrelevant.

At the end of the day we have a chance win silverware by beating Raith Rovers, we have the tiniest of chances at getting a result against Villa and even if we do it’s only half time in the tie.

I think we’d be nuts to rest our first team and play youngsters/fringe players.

[Jones28]

I’d go

Marshall

Megwa
Fish
Rocky
Harbottle
Obita

Jeggo
Molotnikov
JDH

Doidge
ALF

With a bench full of starters in case we need to make changes.

[Since452]

Glad Harbottle starting

[Paulie Walnuts]

So it looks like

Marshall

Megwa
Harbottle
Hanlon
Obita

Boyle
Jeggo
Campbell
Youan

Doidge
ALF

[Callum_62]

Strong team
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[JohnM1875]

So it looks like

Marshall

Megwa
Harbottle
Hanlon
Obita

Boyle
Jeggo
Campbell
Youan

Doidge
ALF

Really surprised Campbell is starting. Looked gubbed away midweek.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Strong line up. Yohan, Boyle, Le Fondre and Doidge start.

[cabbageandribs1875]

strongest side possible for today :agree:

[Unseen work]

…….…….……Marshall………..

Megwa…..Harbottle….Hanlon….Obita…..

……………..Jeggo….Campbell…….

Boyle………………………………….Youan…..

………………..ALF……Doidge….

[Mikey_1875]

Attacking line up. Front four should be too much for them.

[JohnM1875]

McAllister not on the bench either. Bit disappointed with that, thought he might have got some minutes today.

[Allant1981]

Decent line up

[HH81]

Strong line up.

[jeffers]

Midfield not the best. Pity Mcallister not included, the one youngster I’d liked to have started today.

[J-C]

Get a chance to see what Harbottle is like, it's a strong line up for sure so lets hope we get the tie won early and give some players minutes on the park, I thought he might play Delf beside Jeggo in the middle.

[MWHIBBIES]

Think Stevenage would have something to say about it being the biggest result in football.

Far harder over 2 legs.

[Heisenberg]

Jeggo and Campbell in the middle doesn’t fill me with confidence that we’ll control a lot of the ball. Plenty threat going forwards though so hopefully we can get the ball to them and take our chances.

[HendoDelivered]

Decent team. Hoping for a win and no injuries!

[greenlex]

strongest side possible for today :agree:

Not going to disagree with that. Strong bench too.. well done Lee Johnson. Win or lose a good performance is a must.

[500miles]

Looks like we're going to be going pretty direct through wide areas and up to Doidge. Campbell will almost exclusively be used to press and get into the box Jeggo could end up playing very deep.

It depends on how comfortably Raith deal with long balls. If they don't, we could score a few, if they do our players and manager will come in for heavy criticism.

[hfc-1875]

Jeggo and Campbell starting together jeeeeeez

[MartinfaePorty]

Looks like we're going to be going pretty direct through wide areas and up to Doidge. Campbell will almost exclusively be used to press and get into the box Jeggo could end up playing very deep.

It depends on how comfortably Raith deal with long balls. If they don't, we could score a few, if they do our players and manager will come in for heavy criticism.Bit harsh on Doidge. He's decent with the ball at his feet: see ALF's goal v St Mirren.

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[Donegal Hibby]

Strong team picked happy with that , would like to have seen McAllister in the squad ahead of Henderson tbh .

[B.H.F.C]

No complaints on team for me. We should comfortably be beating a championship team with that attacking threat.

Over to the players. Get the game won.

[Eyrie]

It's a good front line with a workmanlike midfield lacking in creativity and an inexperienced right side of the defence.

Looks like the plan is to get a lead and then take Boyle and Youan off as early as possible. Let's hope it works out that way.

[Skol]

I had some of the team right despite having bed. Out of touch for two weeks

Given injuries I would not have selected Boyle Youan or Campbell.

[Torto7]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

[one day maybe...]

Great attacking threat, get early goals and make wholesale changes when safe to do so. Campbell to get a first half double

[Hibernian Verse]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

More ridiculous getting pumped out off Raith

[B.H.F.C]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

Sensible IMO. It’s where our attacking threat comes from.

[easty]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

If they weren’t in the team who would be able to move the ball?

Campbell and Jeggo in centre mid, they’ll be getting bypassed constantly.

If Youan and Boyle don’t get on the ball today it’s going to be a horrible game of football

[1875M]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

Why? This is probably our best chance of winning something this season? Why would you not play your best players? Because of the Villa game? We could play 2 Martin Boyle’s and we’re still not winning that!

[Allant1981]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

No it isnt

[500miles]

Looks like we're going to be going pretty direct through wide areas and up to Doidge. Campbell will almost exclusively be used to press and get into the box Jeggo could end up playing very deep.

It depends on how comfortably Raith deal with long balls. If they don't, we could score a few, if they do our players and manager will come in for heavy criticism.

Aye. Need to make changes at half time. Essentially surrendering the centre of the park and Boyle and Youan both like they're struggling for the legs to drive us up the pitch.

[Keyser Sauzee]

When’s the draw for next round?

[Billy Whizz]

When’s the draw for next round?

1/4 final ganes due to be played Tuesday 26th/Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th September

[LewysGot2]

Ridiculous playing Boyle and Youan.

Just as well we did though, eh?

[Keith_M]

If Celtic don’t get their finger out there won’t be a draw for the next round.


As I understand it, the new rules state that if Celtc go out, the tournament is cancelled.

[Hermit Crab]

Draw been done yet?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Anywhere the draw can be watched?

[LewysGot2]

Anywhere the draw can be watched?

Viaplay

[Trinity Hibee]

Killie v hearts

[Trinity Hibee]

Rangers livi

[SHODAN]

Could be worse.

[Mikey_1875]

Not easy but got to be happy with that.

[LewysGot2]

Hibs v St Mirren

That's the tie I fancied

[Mon Dieu4]

Hopefully we start playing before the 70 minutes mark this time

[Hibbyradge]

When are the ties?

[The Harp Awakes]

Do the Rangers ever get a away draw?

[Trinity Hibee]

When are the ties?

26th-28th sept

[Hibbyradge]

26th-28th sept

Thanks

[LewysGot2]

When are the ties?

26th to 28th September

[Moulin Yarns]

When are the ties?

September 26th

[Allant1981]

St mirren at home

[Hibees1973]

Home tie and not the Hun.

Happy with that.

[Hibs90]

Rangers getting the easy home draw again :rolleyes:

[LewysGot2]

Home tie and not the Hun.

Happy with that.

And no keech plastic pitches

[Real Emerald]

Do the Rangers ever get a away draw?

The stats actually defy science.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Happy enough with that.

[Hibbyradge]

26th to 28th September

Thanks

[Since452]

Huge opportunity to get back to Hampden

[Colr]

Do the Rangers ever get a away draw?

“The big hoose must stay open!”

[Donegal Hibby]

Happy with St mirren at home :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Happy with St mirren at home :greengrin

We’re due to play St Mirren away on the weekend of the League Cup Semi finals, so one of us will have a free weekend, hopefully not Hibs!
Do TV take 2/3 of the quarter finals

[Paulie Walnuts]

The stats actually defy science.

I’d love to see some stats as to their draws in cups. It’s beyond a joke.

[Pete70]

We’re due to play St Mirren away on the weekend of the League Cup Semi finals, so one of us will have a free weekend, hopefully not Hibs!
Do TV take 2/3 of the quarter finals

It'll just be the 1 coz Celtic are oot.

[Col2]

Good chance of trip to hampden.

Celtic out now and Rangers are not exactly looking great.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

The stats actually defy science.

Draws aren't rigged now, however, I'm not too sure in the past before the days of TV draws when they were made in the privacy of the SFA boardroom. Celtc and the Huns were very rarely drawn against each other in those days, the last 30 years or so since TV draws they have done so many times. Coincidence? Maybe.

[Keith_M]

Happy with St mirren at home :greengrin


This is a big challenge for us, after the last time we played them

[Bristolhibby]

This is a big challenge for us, after the last time we played them

We can’t be that **** again, surely?

J

[SHODAN]

I’d love to see some stats as to their draws in cups. It’s beyond a joke.

Since Rangers were promoted in 2016 they've had 19 home ties to 17 away ties in the domestic cups. It's all confirmation bias, sorry.

[Bobby's Cinema]

A good draw if we have any ambitions of winning the trophy, but a difficult game and not much between the sides.

[007]

Since Rangers were promoted in 2016 they've had 19 home ties to 17 away ties in the domestic cups. It's all confirmation bias, sorry.

And 16 of the 17 "away ties" have been when they were the 2nd team pulled out for semis or finals at Hampden. 😀
(Joking but don't be surprised if they're counted).

[Donegal Hibby]

This is a big challenge for us, after the last time we played them

Certainly is Keith and won't be a easy . Hopefully we don't play 70 minutes as poorly against them again. The last 20 minutes I genuinely thought we were going to win it though . Still delighted to avoid the Huns or to get a tricky away fixture like hertz did though . Home draws always good 👍

[SHODAN]

And 16 of the 17 "away ties" have been when they were the 2nd team pulled out for semis or finals at Hampden. 😀
(Joking but don't be surprised if they're counted).

They weren't, I counted them myself.