League Cup Draw - Hibs v Raith Rovers

[Billy Whizz]

https://spfl.co.uk/news/viaplay-cup-r2-draw-on-sunday

Sunday afternoon after Dundee v Inverness
The 5 European teams are all seeds, plus the 3 best group winners
Just have to hope we get a home tie

[badabing67]

https://spfl.co.uk/news/viaplay-cup-r2-draw-on-sunday

Sunday afternoon after Dundee v Inverness
The 5 European teams are all seeds, plus the 3 best group winners
Just have to hope we get a home tie

I thought the seeded teams got a home tie, could be wrong

[JimBHibees]

I thought the seeded teams got a home tie, could be wrong

Just seeded I think not guaranteed a home tie

[Springbank]

Just seeded I think not guaranteed a home tie

I think it's is worse than that - I think half are drawn first ie home & half the seeded teams are intentionally drawn second ie fixed away

[nonshinyfinish]

I think it's is worse than that - I think half are drawn first ie home & half the seeded teams are intentionally drawn second ie fixed away

Why's that worse? Still 50/50 whether you get home or away.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I think it's is worse than that - I think half are drawn first ie home & half the seeded teams are intentionally drawn second ie fixed away

That is how it's done, which I think is pretty fair tbh.

[Springbank]

Why's that worse? Still 50/50 whether you get home or away.

Worse in the sense that its fixed so say you're drawn as the seeded team in game 6, 7 or 8 then you've only a 1 in 3 chance of a home tie, that was all.

I preferred how the conference league draw handled it
Two balls, one seeded one not, both rolled round a pot, and then opened (so h/a isn't pre-fixed)

[Billy Whizz]

Looking at the tables, my bets would be Ross County Airdrie and one from Ayr, Motherwell or Hamilton will be seeded, but will probably go down to goals scored

Killie will probably the biggest non seeded team in the draw

[McSwanky]

Rant mode on, but I'm sick of this seeding business - just get everyone in together in a big pot and draw it. That's what cup competitions should be about - anyone can draw anyone.

Seeding just preserves the status quo and reduces the chance of a run for someone other than the usual suspects.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Rant mode on, but I'm sick of this seeding business - just get everyone in together in a big pot and draw it. That's what cup competitions should be about - anyone can draw anyone.

Seeding just preserves the status quo and reduces the chance of a run for someone other than the usual suspects.

im with you.

sadly the SPFL are very happy with the usual suspects doing their thing

[LancsHibs]

Thankfully there will be no Andorran teams in the draw

[Billy Whizz]

With a game tomorrow, these are my back of fag packet estimated
Airdrie have 12 points and are seeded



Does anyone know if it teams finish on the same points, is it goal difference or goals scored that decides who goes through

Seeded group winners
Airdrie 12pts + 12pts
Ayr Utd 11pts + 8 gd
Motherwell 11pts + 6 gd

Group winners not seeded
Livingston 10pts + 9gd
Kilmarnock 10pts + 6 gd
St Mirren 9pts + gd
Partick Thistle 9 pts + 2gd
Greenock Morton 9pts + 7 gd


Best 2nd placed teams
Stirling Albion 10 pts + 6 gd
Ross County 9pts + 6pts
Raith Rovers 9pts + 3 gd

Dundee still to play tomorrow, need to win and by more GD than Raith

[JGS56]

With a game tomorrow, these are my back of fag packet estimated
Airdrie have 12 points and are seeded



Does anyone know if it teams finish on the same points, is it goal difference or goals scored that decides who goes through

Seeded group winners
Airdrie 12pts + 12pts
Ayr Utd 11pts + 8 gd
Motherwell 11pts + 6 gd

Group winners not seeded
Livingston 10pts + 9gd
Kilmarnock 10pts + 6 gd
St Mirren 9pts + gd
Partick Thistle 9 pts + 2gd
Greenock Morton 9pts + 7 gd


Best 2nd placed teams
Stirling Albion 10 pts + 6 gd
Ross County 9pts + 6pts
Raith Rovers 9pts + 3 gd

Dundee still to play tomorrow, need to win and by more GD than Raith

It is goal difference, and if this the same - goals scored.

[007]

Worse in the sense that its fixed so say you're drawn as the seeded team in game 6, 7 or 8 then you've only a 1 in 3 chance of a home tie, that was all.

I preferred how the conference league draw handled it
Two balls, one seeded one not, both rolled round a pot, and then opened (so h/a isn't pre-fixed)

Eh?

Half the seeded teams get a home tie and half get away so it's 50/50.

[SHODAN]

Away to Stirling or Raith please.

[bod]

Home tie every time please

[Donegal Hibby]

Home tie every time please
Home tie gives us a better advantage 👍

[Billy Whizz]

Home tie every time please

Hopefully we get one, as we hopefully will be playing in Sweden/Switzerland the Thursday before it
Last thing we need is away to Ross County, for the players and the fans

[SHODAN]

Is the draw on anything that's not Viaplay?

[Trinity Hibee]

Na don’t think so. Was hoping they might have shown it live on their social media but not sure that will happen either

[007]

Home tie against anyone please.

[MacBean]

Home to Raith

[hibee_girl]

Hibs v Raith Rovers

[007]

Hibs v Raith

[Hermit Crab]

Has it started yet?

[SHODAN]

Hibs v Raith

[Green forever]

https://spfl.co.uk/news/viaplay-cup-r2-draw-on-sunday

[one day maybe...]

Raith it is

[hibee_girl]

Rangers get a home tie, shocker

[SHODAN]

Another piss easy draw for Rangers.

[hibee_girl]

Hearts v Partick Thistle

[MacBean]

Killie v Celtic

Huns v Morton

Hearts v Partick

[SHODAN]

Hearts v Partick

Both Edinburgh teams should be going through to the quarters based on that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

aww so sweet, they'll be hugging each other before the game

[SHODAN]

My last game for a good while unless we somehow make it to the ECL playoff.

[HH81]

Decent draw.

[greenlex]

Hearts v Partick. The ****ed over Derby.

[O'Rourke3]

Some great ties in there. Two cheeks will be the only ones on the telly.... .

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[Hermit Crab]

Home tie, that will do.

[Springbank]

Hearts v Partick. The ****ed over Derby.

Lets get New Order back together to release a charity single to help these 2 pauper clubs out

World In Demotion

[greenlex]

Lets get New Order back together to release a charity single to help these 2 pauper clubs out

World In Demotion

😂😂

[Donegal Hibby]

Happy with a home tie .
St mirren v Motherwell tie of the round imo .

[CapitalGreen]

I wonder how they’ll schedule the game with Hibs and Hearts both due to play in Edinburgh on the Sunday due to European commitments (assuming we get past the Andorrans).

[Glory Lurker]

Big Kev will be relishing a return to ER. Fair number of other former Hibees in the RR squad too.

Add in RR's brave and principled stance on the season closure, I'd like to think some jambos will see our tie as being The Forces of Evil Derby. Woo ha ha ha!

[Trinity Hibee]

I wonder how they’ll schedule the game with Hibs and Hearts both due to play in Edinburgh on the Sunday due to European commitments (assuming we get past the Andorrans).

One might move to the Monday night? Or one at lunchtime and one at team time on the Sunday? Don’t see any other alternatives

[Billy Whizz]

One might move to the Monday night? Or one at lunchtime and one at team time? Don’t see any other alternatives

How many live games do Viaplay get in this round

[Tambo]

Decent draw for the Hibees.

[Paul1642]

Probably the best possible draw or close to it.

[Trinity Hibee]

How many live games do Viaplay get in this round

Think it’s usually 2 (maybe 3) but not certain.

[Hibbyradge]

Ian Murray will be desperate to put one over us.

[Garymcl]

Can’t argue with a home draw hope club cut prices for this as we have a busy few games in 2/3 weeks help out fans and also encourage big crowd :thumbsup:

[Lago]

Ian Murray will be desperate to put one over us.
So will Kev and Jamie

[Billy Whizz]

So will Kev and Jamie

And Sam

[Lago]

And Sam
Forgot about Sam, few ex hibbie out to make a statement.

[Unseen work]

Think Ian Murray is doing a good job there and putting together s decent side.

Should be a good game.

[Pete70]

How many live games do Viaplay get in this round

It’ll be 2. The Celtic and The Rangers games.

[Eyrie]

The last time we started a cup competition with a tie against Raith turned out OK.

[O'Rourke3]

The last time we started a cup competition with a tie against Raith turned out OK.That was away from home. The previous one at home wasnt so good....

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[Coach Jon]

That was away from home. The previous one at home wasnt so good....

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Yep, Raith wont fear coming to Easter Road, have a good record there.

[Silky]

Yep, Raith wont fear coming to Easter Road, have a good record there.

So do most teams!🤣

[cabbageandribs1875]

for everyone like moi that hasn't saw the full draw :)

Airdrie v Ross co
Heartz v Partick Thistle
Hibernian v Raith Rovers
Kilmarnock v Celtic
Livingston v Ayr
Sevco v Morton
St Mirren v Motherwell
Stirling Albion v Aberdeen

[LewysGot2]

It’ll be Celtic on TV guaranteed as they’re away and they’ll want to capitalise on the viewing potential…not thinking The Team 2012 will be though - they’re at home. That isn’t normal tv patterns - The Thes only really shown at home v their pals and vice versa.

Could be the Demotion Derby on tv I think :wink:

[JimBHibees]

Tricky draw but should win.

[CropleyWasGod]

And Sam

Keith Watson.

[Paul1642]

Tricky draw but should win.

All the teams in the draw are there on merit and not taking anything for granted, but it’s about as far from a tricky draw as we could have hoped for.

[Wilson]

All the teams in the draw are there on merit and not taking anything for granted, but it’s about as far from a tricky draw as we could have hoped for.

I suppose the word 'tricky' is open to interpretation but I'd have thought this a tricky tie.

Raith are a good side first of all. There are goals in that team. They are a good cup team. They've got some decent competitive fixtures under their belts already so they'll be ready to go. They aren't expected to win so they'll come and have a go.

We're expected to win but we've one eye on Europe. We're off to a slow start and it might take a while to find some consistency.

I expect a good game and we won't have it all our own way.

[I'm Spartacus]

Another piss easy draw for Rangers.

And it's a piss easy draw for us! If it's not then goodnight Vienna LJ.

[007]

I suppose the word 'tricky' is open to interpretation but I'd have thought this a tricky tie.

Raith are a good side first of all. There are goals in that team. They are a good cup team. They've got some decent competitive fixtures under their belts already so they'll be ready to go. They aren't expected to win so they'll come and have a go.

We're expected to win but we've one eye on Europe. We're off to a slow start and it might take a while to find some consistency.

I expect a good game and we won't have it all our own way.

If we get through on Thursday then we'll have had 6 competitive fixtures by the time we play Raith, 4 of which will have been in Europe so we should be more than ready to go by then and if we've still got an eye of Europe then I'll be delighted as it'll mean we've got past Djurgårdens or Luzern as well.

Though I do agree, I think it could be a tricky match v Raith.

[Wilson]

If we get through on Thursday then we'll have had 6 competitive fixtures by the time we play Raith, 4 of which will have been in Europe so we should be more than ready to go by then and if we've still got an eye of Europe then I'll be delighted as it'll mean we've got past Djurgårdens or Luzern as well.

Though I do agree, I think it could be a tricky match v Raith.

Fair enough post.

Raith got through in a group with Killie and Dunfermline in it. Unbeaten over 90mins in any of the games. It is good going.

I'm all for having confidence that a full strength hibs can make short work of them. Would be delighted if that is how it turns out.

I just don't see how it could be regarded as a piss easy draw. It really isn't.

[B.H.F.C]

Fair enough post.

Raith got through in a group with Killie and Dunfermline in it. Unbeaten over 90mins in any of the games. It is good going.

I'm all for having confidence that a full strength hibs can make short work of them. Would be delighted if that is how it turns out.

I just don't see how it could be regarded as a piss easy draw. It really isn't.

Last 16 of a cup competition, you’re not getting much easier. Only really Stirling would have been preferable.

Given Johnson’s performances in cup competitions so far we can’t take it for granted but it’s a great draw for us.

[blackpoolhibs]

Raith Rovers at home is a great draw for us, should be hitting double figures against that lot, especilly with our new superstar forward. :greengrin

[Wilson]

Raith Rovers at home is a great draw for us, should be hitting double figures against that lot, especilly with our new superstar forward. :greengrin

Might win 11-10.

[Hibbyradge]

Raith Rovers at home is a great draw for us, should be hitting double figures against that lot, especilly with our new superstar forward. :greengrin

You reckon he'll only get the first half, then?

[blackpoolhibs]

You reckon he'll only get the first half, then?

I was thinking he'd come on after 15 minutes once the game was safe.

[Hibbyradge]

I was thinking he'd come on after 15 minutes once the game was safe.

:agree:

Makes sense. You've always had your finger on the pulse when it comes to football tactics.

[blackpoolhibs]

:agree:

Makes sense. You've always had your finger on the pulse when it comes to football tactics.
:faf:

[CropleyWasGod]

Fair enough post.

Raith got through in a group with Killie and Dunfermline in it. Unbeaten over 90mins in any of the games. It is good going.

I'm all for having confidence that a full strength hibs can make short work of them. Would be delighted if that is how it turns out.

I just don't see how it could be regarded as a piss easy draw. It really isn't.

22 shots on Saturday.... and that's with 5 or 6 players out, including their first-choice midfield.

[MWHIBBIES]

Comfortable win

[Wilson]

Comfortable win

Who for?

[SHODAN]

And it's a piss easy draw for us! If it's not then goodnight Vienna LJ.

You'll get your wish one day mate.

[MWHIBBIES]

Who for?

Hibs

Reminds me of that cup tie against Inverness just before COVID. "Robertson will have them right up for it"

5-2 win for the cabbage.

[Steven79]

Hibs

Reminds me of that cup tie against Inverness just before COVID. "Robertson will have them right up for it"

5-2 win for the cabbage.

Last game before covid.

Was a cracking second half.

[007]

Last game before covid.

Was a cracking second half.

Last game before Covid was a 3-1 defeat at Pittodrie a week later.

[JimBHibees]

Last game before Covid was a 3-1 defeat at Pittodrie a week later.

After losing to Hearts at ER in the derby

[007]

After losing to Hearts at ER in the derby

Didn't help them avoid relegation/demotion/bootedootification

[04Sauzee]

From Raith Rovers

🏆 Date confirmed for the Viaplay Cup Round of 16:

We will play Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday, 20th August, with kick-off at 2pm.

Our match has not been chosen for live broadcast.

[grunt]

Hibs and Hearts both playing at home on the Sunday at 2pm

[LewysGot2]

From Raith Rovers

🏆 Date confirmed for the Viaplay Cup Round of 16:

We will play Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday, 20th August, with kick-off at 2pm.

Our match has not been chosen for live broadcast.

Same kick off time as the pink bus shelter gang

[GRA]

Hibs and Hearts both playing at home on the Sunday at 2pm

When was the last time that happened, outside of the COVID-19 restrictions years when no crowds were allowed?

[MWHIBBIES]

When was the last time that happened, outside of the COVID-19 restrictions years when no crowds were allowed?

Very recently actually. Under Maloney I think?

[Oscar T Grouch]

And in major shocking news Viaplay have chosen The Huns vs Morton as their12:30pm Saturday game and Killie vs Celtc as a 3pm kick off Sunday game. I for one am totally surprised at this! Hibs game Sunday 2pm, Hearts game at the same time and date.

[JGS56]

And in major shocking news Viaplay have chosen The Huns vs Morton as their12:30pm Saturday game and Killie vs Celtc as a 3pm kick off Sunday game. I for one am totally surprised at this! Hibs game Sunday 2pm, Hearts game at the same time and date.

Do not be surprised - Viaplay will always show the bigot brothers regardless of who else is playing, even if they are at home.
They are not interested in anyone else.

[Wilson]

Hibs

Reminds me of that cup tie against Inverness just before COVID. "Robertson will have them right up for it"

5-2 win for the cabbage.

Well if we get similar then we'll have played well which will be good. Things aren't clicking yet though.

We've been lacklustre so far and their results have been good. It still doesn't add up to piss easy for me. Winnable certainly.

Looking forward to this one.

[Dashing Bob S]

The top 5 should go through but one will slip up. Given Raith’s start in the tournament and Johnson’s uninspired performances against lower teams in early season cup tournaments, I wouldn’t bet against it being us.

[SHODAN]

Playing at home on the same day? Mind and behave yourselves...

[Trinity Hibee]

Very recently actually. Under Maloney I think?

Yeah there was a Saturday in January 2022. Maybe 29th.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Viaplay don't hold back on the luxuries huh :greengrin

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[007]

Viaplay don't hold back on the luxuries huh :greengrin

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Is that Levein on the right just coming out of the Dens sh¡tter?

[JimBHibees]

All the teams in the draw are there on merit and not taking anything for granted, but it’s about as far from a tricky draw as we could have hoped for.

Raith are a half decent team with a manager and many players with Hibs connections so will be desperate to show themselves in a good light. Of course it is tricky. Remember the last time we played Raith at home in a cup.

[CapitalGreen]

Raith are a half decent team with a manager and many players with Hibs connections so will be desperate to show themselves in a good light. Of course it is tricky. Remember the last time we played Raith at home in a cup.

Yeah we pumped them scoring 3 goals before the hour mark. Will be similar again this time no doubt.

[Trinity Hibee]

Yeah we pumped them scoring 3 goals before the hour mark. Will be similar again this time no doubt.

Did we not lose 3-2 under Butcher?

[CapitalGreen]

Did we not lose 3-2 under Butcher?

That wasn’t the last time we played them at home in a cup. We beat them comprehensively 3-1 in 2019 during the period between Lennon’s sacking and Hecky’s appointment.

The standard of current Championship is really poor and Raith aren’t one of the best teams in the division. The fact their team is full of players deemed not good enough for us isn’t a reason to be concerned about them.

[Trinity Hibee]

That wasn’t the last time we played them at home in a cup. We beat them comprehensively 3-1 in 2019 during the period between Lennon’s sacking and Hecky’s appointment.

The standard of current Championship is really poor and Raith aren’t one of the best teams in the division. The fact their team is full of players deemed not good enough for us isn’t a reason to be concerned about them.

Fair enough. Have no recollection of that.

[Wheat Hound]

Tickets now on sale for this. Only the East and West stands open and season ticket seats not reserved. 15 quid for an adult.

[Wilson]

That wasn’t the last time we played them at home in a cup. We beat them comprehensively 3-1 in 2019 during the period between Lennon’s sacking and Hecky’s appointment.

The standard of current Championship is really poor and Raith aren’t one of the best teams in the division. The fact their team is full of players deemed not good enough for us isn’t a reason to be concerned about them.

The championship is wide open. Dundee Utd and Dunfermline might have the edge on budget but there is not a lot between the rest. Raith could be up there. The standard is solid.

On our good days there is nothing to worry about. We just need to make sure we have one of them.

[Hibernian Verse]

Tickets on sale

[Real Emerald]

Tickets now on sale for this. Only the East and West stands open and season ticket seats not reserved. 15 quid for an adult.

You can understand why they think it will be a low crowd but ST holders are going to start getting seriously pissed off if they are frequently unable to buy their ST seats for cup games. They need to be careful. Only ST only sales until tomorrow evening too, that’s a bit off.

[Blaster]

You can understand why they think it will be a low crowd but ST holders are going to start getting seriously pissed off if they are frequently unable to buy their ST seats for cup games. They need to be careful. Only ST only sales until tomorrow evening too, that’s a bit off.

I agree mate especially when we are hoping to be buying tickets for next Thursday too. Surely the sales for the cup tie could have waited until next Friday (assuming we qualify tonight)

[Billy Whizz]

My Motherwell away tickets show Saturday 12th August, I’m presuming this will just move to Sunday 13th when we qualify tonight
Same ticket will be used?

[Real Emerald]

I agree mate especially when we are hoping to be buying tickets for next Thursday too. Surely the sales for the cup tie could have waited until next Friday (assuming we qualify tonight)

Part of the advantage of having a ST is knowing you have your own seat reserved for cup games. You get a certain amount of time to buy it or it’s up for grabs. FF ST holders have virtually had that guarantee whipped away from them now and the rest of the ST holders are in for a shock that their seats could be gone before they get a chance to buy them. Simply not on.

[Scouse Hibee]

Part of the advantage of having a ST is knowing you have your own seat reserved for cup games. You get a certain amount of time to buy it or it’s up for grabs. FF ST holders have virtually had that guarantee whipped away from them now and the rest of the ST holders are in for a shock that their seats could be gone before they get a chance to buy them. Simply not on.

All ST holders have had that guarantee whipped away from them, no ST seats are guaranteed for the Raith game.

[Real Emerald]

All ST holders have had that guarantee whipped away from them, no ST seats are guaranteed for the Raith game.

They have but if you’re quick you may be able to buy your own seat before anyone else can get them but FF ST holders will have to buy elsewhere, probably purchasing someone else’s ST seat before they realise their seats are gone. It’s a dangerous game for them to be playing especially that ST holders only have until tomorrow to attempt to buy their ST seats.

[B.H.F.C]

Part of the advantage of having a ST is knowing you have your own seat reserved for cup games. You get a certain amount of time to buy it or it’s up for grabs. FF ST holders have virtually had that guarantee whipped away from them now and the rest of the ST holders are in for a shock that their seats could be gone before they get a chance to buy them. Simply not on.

That’s no been a guarantee for a while now. Makes sense to hat they’re doing. There’ll be about 5/6k there and we everyone will have a good view

[Groathillgrump]

The email I got this morning says tickets are on sale to Season Ticket holders only so just bought my ticket. The priority window will close at 5pm tomorrow (Friday.)

Edit: Only the East and West stand will be open and no option to add to your ST card.

[Scouse Hibee]

The email I got this morning says tickets are on sale to Season Ticket holders only so just bought my ticket. The priority window will close at 5pm tomorrow (Friday.)

Edit: Only the East and West stand will be open and no option to add to your ST card.

There is no option to add to card because you are not guaranteed your own seat unless you are quick enough to buy it.

[Groathillgrump]

There is no option to add to card because you are not guaranteed your own seat unless you are quick enough to buy it.

Aye, should've made that clearer. I knew what I meant. :greengrin

[Ralphy C]

so whats the point of a deadline when i cant get my seat or add it to season card and they now want an extra £2.50 off me.:confused:

[KdyHby]

Rovers sold the initial 1,000 ticket allocation in one and a half days, now selling additional allocation.

[JohnM1875]

Rovers sold the initial 1,000 ticket allocation in one and a half days, now selling additional allocation.

That's class, well played 👏🏻👏🏻

[Billy Whizz]

Rovers sold the initial 1,000 ticket allocation in one and a half days, now selling additional allocation.

That’s great. They can have the whole South if they want it

[CropleyWasGod]

That’s great. They can have the whole South if they want it

They have 1700 ST holders, so they will have a good go :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

They have 1700 ST holders, so they will have a good go :greengrin

Can I ask what section you’ll be in crops😀

[CropleyWasGod]

Can I ask what section you’ll be in crops😀

Pffftttt.... not even an issue.

The relationship, on the other hand........:greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Pffftttt.... not even an issue.

The relationship, on the other hand........:greengrin

Half and half scarf too😂

[KdyHby]

Rovers sold the initial 1,000 ticket allocation in one and a half days, now selling additional allocation.

Rovers only have a limited number of the additional tickets left

[Steven79]

They could have another home stand...

[S4uzee]

That’s great. They can have the whole South if they want it

Why would you want loads of away fans there?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Why would you want loads of away fans there?


ask our club treasurer why




i already know what the answer would be :greengrin

[hibee-boys]

Why would you want loads of away fans there?

This is how far we’ve fallen, considering limiting the Raith Rovers allocation as it’ll give them an upper hand🙄 Let then sell as many as they can, deary me.

[KdyHby]

Second allocation sold out in 15 minutes, over 1400 tickets sold in total, awaiting a further batch of tickets

[Ronniekirk]

Second allocation sold out in 15 minutes, over 1400 tickets sold in total, awaiting a further batch of ticketsThey will fancy Their chances given we will be returning from an away European trip and our league form is gash Let them have all of the away end

[Blaster]

Second allocation sold out in 15 minutes, over 1400 tickets sold in total, awaiting a further batch of tickets

About the same as we’ve sold

[S4uzee]

They will fancy Their chances given we will be returning from an away European trip and our league form is gash Let them have all of the away end

A boisterous away support right behind the goal - I don’t get that at all. How many grounds in England have away fans right behind the goal. Celtic, rangers, Aberdeen also don’t and hearts punt them to the corner

[cabbageandribs1875]

were you watching tonight Raith Rovers, this is what our boys can do :)

[Broken Gnome]

were you watching tonight Raith Rovers, this is what our boys can do :)

God knows what kind of Hibs will turn up on Sunday, it probably won't be that one :greengrin

[Hibees1973]

Johnson will rest a whole load of players on Sunday

[SaulGoodman]

So we’re defo getting pumped on Sunday eh?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Raith Rovers are now 1/4 on, jokin likes :) still Hibs 2/5 Raith 11/2... Mmmm

[007]

ALF been saved for this one.
Hibs 3 Raith 2

[SHODAN]

Must win game for Johnson regardless of tonight's result.

[wookie70]

Must win game for Johnson regardless of tonight's result. Should win for me. Tonight gives him a fair bit of credit and again he is being really made to work with a large number of injuries

[hibee-boys]

If the AV game is Wednesday that will have an even bigger impact on team selection you’d think. Time to give those in the wider match day squad a chance.

[Scottie]

Must win game for Johnson regardless of tonight's result.Yep this is our bread & butter its a must win and the Villa game will take care of itself.

[Onceinawhile]

We're absolutely getting pumped on Sunday.

Thankfully we've improved on last season, so no one can complain.

[Keepthefaith]

We're absolutely getting pumped on Sunday.

Thankfully we've improved on last season, so no one can complain.

Actually looking forward to seeing some of our younger fringe players stepping up!

[JohnM1875]

Actually looking forward to seeing some of our younger fringe players stepping up!Think McAllister might get a run out, looking forward to seeing him. We'll no doubt rest a few, but don't really have the depth for it. So expecting a close game now.

[Silky]

Johnson will rest a whole load of players on Sunday

I think he will. I actually think he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. If he plays Youan, Boyle or Vente for example, and they get injured, he'll get it tight for risking them. Yet if he doesn't and we lose, he'll get it tight for not doing so!

[KdyHby]

Rovers got less than 50 of the 1,600 tickets allocated left

[Keepthefaith]

I think he will. I actually think he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. If he plays Youan, Boyle or Vente for example, and they get injured, he'll get it tight for risking them. Yet if he doesn't and we lose, he'll get it tight for not doing so!

Tbh I think the fans would expect him to rest as much of the squad as possible. Young lads and b team shown enough to warrant being given a chance. Hope he plays the McIntyre brothers, rudi, Reuben, megwa etc. Harbottle will partner with rocky, area I'm less sure about is strikers/ wingers. Might see a couple of loans in??

[Donegal Hibby]

LJ might rest a couple though I can't see him taking raith to lightly either.We still have the likes of Alf , Doidge , Obita , Jeggo and Rocky who might play . Thought Rocky done well when he came on against Luzern btw .

[Silky]

Tbh I think the fans would expect him to rest as much of the squad as possible. Young lads and b team shown enough to warrant being given a chance. Hope he plays the McIntyre brothers, rudi, Reuben, megwa etc. Harbottle will partner with rocky, area I'm less sure about is strikers/ wingers. Might see a couple of loans in??

I agree. That's 100% what I would do. However, he was absolutely hammered on here last year for not taking the league Cup seriously. Playing the young guys and b team will just cement that in some folks eyes, however sensible and pragmatic that might be. There are posts on here saying that Sunday is a must win. Playing the b team and the youngsters would suggest otherwise.

[Pagan Hibernia]

We all know we’re losing this one now, right? 😂

[Paul1642]

It’s a very hard decision for the manager. Europe is going brilliantly well but as we’ve witnessed the last two weekends in a row the feel good factor quickly returns to “Johnson out” when we fail to take that form into domestic fixtures and going out the League cup in our first round at home to a championship team would not be accepted by some fans.

If Lee has the balls to do it then the right thing to do imo is play a younger / somewhat second string team and trust them to get the job done however I completely see why he might be reluctant to do so.

To put the fixture congestion into perspective we will have played 7 competitive fixtures in August when we play our next league game against Livingston who will have played 3.

Hearts next league game is against Dundee who will have last played a game on August 12th. Hearts will have played 4 games since then.

European runs are great and I wouldn’t ever wish we weren’t there but there’s not getting away from the fact that it’s hard work for teams who can’t afford big squads and it is going to impact on domestic performances.

[Wilson]

It’s a very hard decision for the manager. Europe is going brilliantly well but as we’ve witnessed the last two weekends in a row the feel good factor quickly returns to “Johnson out” when we fail to take that form into domestic fixtures and going out the League cup in our first round at home to a championship team would not be accepted by some fans.

If Lee has the balls to do it then the right thing to do imo is play a younger / somewhat second string team and trust them to get the job done however I completely see why he might be reluctant to do so.

To put the fixture congestion into perspective we will have played 7 competitive fixtures in August when we play our next league game against Livingston who will have played 3.

Hearts next league game is against Dundee who will have last played a game on August 12th. Hearts will have played 4 games since then.

European runs are great and I wouldn’t ever wish we weren’t there but there’s not getting away from the fact that it’s hard work for teams who can’t afford big squads and it is going to impact on domestic performances.

We'll need a fairly strong team out if we want to progress. So far this season Raith are unbeaten, over 90mins, in four league cup games and two championship ties. Amongst those six are ties against Dunfermline and Killie and away to Patrick. Not too shabby.

Given our own domestic form I wouldn't underestimate the task.

[Tambo]

Would like to see a few bodies rested but strongest team possible.

Will probably see the likes of Rudi and Ruben play.

[Since452]

Never thought I'd ever say this but couldn't care less about this game. Play the youths.

[Tambo]

Never thought I'd ever say this but couldn't care less about this game. Play the youths.

Kind of in the same camp all though it's a cup game.

Really need league form to pick up, another couple of midweek/weekend games to deal with.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Never thought I'd ever say this but couldn't care less about this game. Play the youths.Can’t say I agree. I’m desperate to see Hibs win another trophy. I think it would completely revitalise the club, and the league cup remains our best chance. We should be giving it everything.The villa games are of course glamorous and will be enjoyable but we’re not getting to the group stages.

[Up-the-slope]

Can’t say I agree. I’m desperate to see Hibs win another trophy. I think it would completely revitalise the club, and the league cup remains our best chance. We should be giving it everything.The villa games are of course glamorous and will be enjoyable but we’re not getting to the group stages.If we get to the group stages over 2 legs against Villa it would be without doubt the biggest achievement football wise over 40 years of watching Hibs... I know its would not be wining something but even when we have one cups its been one off games where we have been excellent and opposition below par over 2 legs ... It is also less likely than us wining the league cup this year.

[Broken Gnome]

It's not a great look to struggle domestically and get out knocked out of cups just to focus on a European game we're likely to come up well short.

Need something to break the malaise around the place - winning is important.

[Hiber-nation]

You'd imagine Rocky, ALF, Doidge, Delf and maybe Obita would start. Wouldn't be surprised if Youan started tbh. Can we win with them plus maybe Megwa, Harbottle, Henderson, McAllister? Tricky decisions for LJ!

[Alfred E Newman]

I don't think he has any option other than play more or less a reserve team. Given the size of the squad we should be able to rest our key players and still be good enough to beat Raith Rovers.

[hibee1875]

I’d go with

Boric
Megwa Rocky Harbottle Obita
Rudi Delf Jeggo McAllister
ALF Doidge


Plenty of experience in there to help the youngsters through

[Blaster]

Wonder if JDH will be fit

[Conj]

Rocky is suspended for Sunday, rollover from playing when suspends in last year’s League Cup debacle

[Since452]

I’d go with BoricMegwa Rocky Harbottle Obita Rudi Delf Jeggo McAllister ALF DoidgePlenty of experience in there to help the youngsters throughYup, something like that.

[Gmack7]

Is JDH injured?

[scoopyboy]

I don't think he has any option other than play more or less a reserve team. Given the size of the squad we should be able to rest our key players and still be good enough to beat Raith Rovers.

Trouble is if he does that and plenty are wanting him to do just that then if we lose then there will be shouts for him to be sacked before the full time whistle has blown.

I would play a pretty strong team and hopefully get in front and use all substitutes.

I don't think Raith will be pushovers

[hibee1875]

Rocky is suspended for Sunday, rollover from playing when suspends in last year’s League Cup debacle

Fish in for Rocky then. Out of the two Hanlon will be in need of a rest more

[Rumble de Thump]

When you think about which players might need a bit of a rest, it highlights the lack of players who can play on the wings. Hopefully one or two of the youngsters will get a chance to show what they can do, we give Raith a thumping and our refreshed senior players can give Villa a doing.

[EGL2000]

When you think about which players might need a bit of a rest, it highlights the lack of players who can play on the wings. Hopefully one or two of the youngsters will get a chance to show what they can do, we give Raith a thumping and our refreshed senior players can give Villa a doing.

Yeah desperately needing some cover on the wings, even if it's just loans.

[B.H.F.C]

It’s Raith but we’re no good enough for wholesale changes.

Strong team, get the game won and rest players from there.

[hibee1875]

Yeah desperately needing some cover on the wings, even if it's just loans.

Shows how much melkerson and McKay weren’t rated

[McGruber]

Shows how much melkerson and McKay weren’t ratedTrue - but probably a lot to do with balancing the books

[McGruber]

Would be looking to rest Miller, Boyle, Youan & Vente and having them available from the bench. Ideally rest Stevenson too but short at left back and would use Obita further up the wing. ALF & Doidge upfront doesn't weaken us too much both been in good form & would give Henderson a run for a bit creativity for them. Wouldn't quite start McAllister or Rudi yet, still need strong team out. Would go Marshall Megwa Harbottle Hanlon Stevenson Henderson JDH (Delf if he is still out) Jeggo Obita ALF Doidge

[flash]

Maybe something along the lines of;

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Harbottle
Obita

Jeggo
Henderson
Newall
McAllister

ALF
Doidge.

Have Boyle, Vente and Youan all on the bench to be used as necessary.

[BoomtownHibees]

I’d be looking to give the likes of Stevenson a rest

[Bobby's Cinema]

Maybe something along the lines of;MarshallMillerFishHarbottleObitaJeggoHendersonN ewallMcAllisterALFDoidge.Have Boyle, Vente and Youan all on the bench to be used as necessary.I think it would be fair for the manager to put out an XI like that and ask them to get the job done. With a strong bench to come on late in the game if needed.It would be a daft game to go out in though after a by through to this point as it's a good draw at home to get to a quarter final.

[Alvin]

Maybe something along the lines of; Marshall Miller Fish Harbottle Obita Jeggo Henderson Newall McAllister ALF Doidge. Have Boyle, Vente and Youan all on the bench to be used as necessary.Would have to be something close to that you'd think, although when you see how much Miller and Newall have put in over the last couple of European games - and with Levitt out injured - I'm not sure they could be risked for Sunday. And then there's the potential for extra time ...There's no perfect answer for Johnson here.

[hibee-boys]

Boruc, ALF, Doidge, Henderson, JDH, Harbottle, Obita to start along with Fish/Campbell, with a couple of youngsters, maybe Megwa/Delfierre. Bring on Boyle/Youan/Newell/Vente when/if required.

[Paul1642]

Is an on paper full strength team who are knackered actually better or more likely to get a result than a second string team? I don’t think they are.

[Wilson]

Is an on paper full strength team who are knackered actually better or more likely to get a result than a second string team? I don’t think they are.

We won't go first 11. We couldn't anyway with knocks. There is a difference between rotation and "throwing in the kids because it's only Raith". The latter certainly won't get a result.

Some are happy to write off the league cup but, if we go out to Raith, the knives will be out after our poor run last year.

We're expected to progress so we go as strong as required to make that happen.

[LewysGot2]

Rocky is suspended for Sunday, rollover from playing when suspends in last year’s League Cup debacleOh aye! Agent Harbottle, come in Agent Harbottle!

[Tambo]

Boruc

Delferrière
Megwa
Harbottle
Obita/MacIntyre

Jeggo
McAllister
Zaid

Henderson
Dodge
Rudi


50/50 for me, the players need a rest but on the other hand it's a cup.

[scoopyboy]

Boruc

Delferrière
Megwa
Harbottle
Obita/MacIntyre

Jeggo
McAllister
Zaid

Henderson
Dodge
Rudi


50/50 for me, the players need a rest but on the other hand it's a cup.

For me that team goes out the cup. I would do a head count of those who are fit to play and get them on the pitch. I would want to win the game and use subs to give people a rest.

I can picture the carnage oh here if we get knocked out

[jeffers]

For me that team goes out the cup. I would do a head count of those who are fit to play and get them on the pitch. I would want to win the game and use subs to give people a rest.I can picture the carnage oh here if we get knocked outTotally agree. I don’t get the logic that we give up in one of only two competitions we have any chance of winning. For what ? So we don’t get totally embarrassed against Villa ? Which could happen anyway even with our strongest 11 selected.

[Tambo]

This is why it's a 50/50 for me and I agree with both posters above.

We also have to think about the league games which is our bread and butter, Livingston usually give us a tough game and Aberdeen away.

Football is not played on paper and on paper villa will be very difficult for the players and a lot of chasing the ball.

We just have to be smart with the players and I hope we win Sunday 👍

[BoomtownHibees]

Appreciate there’s been loads to spend your money on lately but ticket sales for this look really really poor

[nickwhibs]

Need to play our strongest team possible

[hibee-boys]

Sounds like Raith may have sold as many tickets as us to this point🙈😂

[B.H.F.C]

For me that team goes out the cup. I would do a head count of those who are fit to play and get them on the pitch. I would want to win the game and use subs to give people a rest.

I can picture the carnage oh here if we get knocked out

Agree with this. I think there are two or three to leave out but we’re not good enough at the moment to make 8, 9 or 10 changes.

They’ve put a shift in last night but it’s the start of the season and there is loads to play for. We’ve got a number of players in that squad who are used to playing every midweek in English lower leagues and others who are young and should be able to cope. Strong team for me, win the game, and get players off from there.

[Nicho87]

Boruc

Megwa
Rocky
Harbottle
Obita

Jeggo
Delferierre
Campbell

Doidge
ALF
Molotnikov

[Billy Whizz]

Sounds like Raith may have sold as many tickets as us to this point🙈😂

Sold out their allocation now

[GRA]

Appreciate there’s been loads to spend your money on lately but ticket sales for this look really really poor

Because most people don't give a **** about playing diddy teams like Raith when we have one of our biggest European games in decades just 3 days after.

This fixture screams squad rotation, we need to prioritise given we're going to have 4 fixtures in 9 days.

Not saying that's how we'd normally approach it but circumstances dictate otherwise.

[Blaster]

Boruc

Megwa
Rocky
Harbottle
Obita

Jeggo
Delferierre
Campbell

Doidge
ALF
Molotnikov

Rocky suspended

[KdyHby]

Sold out their allocation now

1644 tickets sold out

[Ronniekirk]

1644 tickets sold outGive them more No way will we need the rest of the South stand I can’t go to two games so will now miss Raith gsme to go to Villa game

[CropleyWasGod]

Because most people don't give a **** about playing diddy teams like Raith when we have one of our biggest European games in decades just 3 days after.

.

If only the highlighting was working , and the eye-rolling smiley, and the green grin smiley.....

[StarMan10]

Below would be my shout/guess assuming there is a few tired legs and knocks about.

Marshall (Although I’d like to see Boruc get a run. M Johnson will be cup tied)

Miller
Harbottle
Hanlon
Obita

Jeggo
Newell
McAllister

Henderson (Last chance saloon otherwise needs punted before the window closes)

Vente
Le Fondre

[brog]

Totally agree. I don’t get the logic that we give up in one of only two competitions we have any chance of winning. For what ? So we don’t get totally embarrassed against Villa ? Which could happen anyway even with our strongest 11 selected.

100% agree. My strongest criticism of LJ last season was that he totally underestimated the importance of the cups to our club. I'm also still trying to come to terms with what seems to be a universal acceptance that 3 hours of football a week is a real challenge for highly paid athletes!

[archie]

I sort of agree that we don't send out a second team, but as well as the Euro tie we have no league points and a tough league game the following weekend. We need to rotate the squad.

[IberianHibernian]

Even with a full - strength team and no European matches before and after this would be a tough match for us . Can`t just play devt team and hope for the best . Villa tie being spoken about more for money club will make than anything else . Beating Raith could mean a lot of cash too . Only 1 more game before semi and Partick for example would bring a big support to ER for QF .
2 of Doidge , ALF and Vente up front from start . Boyle and Youan on bench in case needed later . What`s situation with JDH ? Would have been one of my first picks in Luzern . Reported as injured but only played a few minutes in last match and did well . Training injury or leaving ?

[Conj]

Nick Walsh is referee, so definitely not going to be an easy game.

[The Tubs]

Below would be my shout/guess assuming there is a few tired legs and knocks about. Marshall (Although I’d like to see Boruc get a run. M Johnson will be cup tied) Miller Harbottle Hanlon Obita Jeggo Newell McAllister Henderson (Last chance saloon otherwise needs punted before the window closes) Vente Le Fondre I like the look of this but it's so frustrating that there seems no way of rotating Newell. If Doyle-Hayes is fit, he might be an option.

[IberianHibernian]

100% agree. My strongest criticism of LJ last season was that he totally underestimated the importance of the cups to our club. I'm also still trying to come to terms with what seems to be a universal acceptance that 3 hours of football a week is a real challenge for highly paid athletes!In his recent interviews I think he`s trying to make out he realises cups are important too after last year`s failure . Maybe partly because he realises that league success ( whatever that means for us ) is far from guaranteed ( despite having pre season and winter transfer window his team got into top 6 cause of luck while Maloney`s much criticised team , ravaged by injuries , was very unlucky not to make top 6 and probable Europe ) .

[Keepthefaith]

I sort of agree that we don't send out a second team, but as well as the Euro tie we have no league points and a tough league game the following weekend. We need to rotate the squad.

You could argue that giving some of the young lads a run out in Raith game better equips them to play in the subsequent league games where we absolutely will need to rotate the squad...

[IberianHibernian]

You could argue that giving some of the young lads a run out in Raith game better equips them to play in the subsequent league games where we absolutely will need to rotate the squad...Coming league matches are Livi at home on 26th / 27th and Aberdeen away on Sep 3rd . With current squad and manager we could win both matches but could also lose both whatever happens v Villa . We then have a week with only Challenge Cup match v Old Saints . Whoever LJ picks v Raith has to be a team to win and make QF ( and hopefully beyond ) .

[badabing67]

Below would be my shout/guess assuming there is a few tired legs and knocks about.Marshall (Although I’d like to see Boruc get a run. M Johnson will be cup tied)MillerHarbottleHanlonObitaJeggoNewellMcAllist erHenderson (Last chance saloon otherwise needs punted before the window closes)VenteLe FondreWhat about Tavares..... if we can't play him in this game, then why is he here ? Surely he can get a game against Raith FFS

[IberianHibernian]

What about Tavares..... if we can't play him in this game, then why is he here ? Surely he can get a game against Raith FFSGood question . Frozen out presumably . Otherwise Brechin on WEdnesday and Raith were perfect times to give him a chance .

[neil7908]

Given our first 11 hasn't been able to get past Livi and Motherwell this season, I can't see the logic in putting out a B team and expecting to get through.

I agree with others - we have close to 0 chance of getting through vs Villa. We need to start picking up points in the league and looking to progress in the cups. We aren't going to have to worry about Thursday - Sunday fixtures for much longer...

[sauzeelegod]

Marshall

Fish
Rocky
Harbottle

Miller
Jeggo
Newell
Obita

Boyle
Vente
Youan

[Billy Whizz]

Marshall

Fish
Rocky
Harbottle

Miller
Jeggo
Newell
Obita

Boyle
Vente
Youan

We’d be out the cup with that team

[Borderhibbie76]

Marshall

Fish
Rocky
Harbottle

Miller
Jeggo
Newell
Obita

Boyle
Vente
Youan

Rocky is suspended after the registration farce last year

[Musselbound]

Give them more No way will we need the rest of the South stand I can’t go to two games so will now miss Raith gsme to go to Villa game

Surely Raith should be given more tickets for the South if they can sell them?

[147lothian]

I sort of agree that we don't send out a second team, but as well as the Euro tie we have no league points and a tough league game the following weekend. We need to rotate the squad.I agree, even if we did send out our strongest team, some of them might not be able to get the Villa game out of their heads.

[IanM]

I’d put 11 of you from here in this weekend

One of the only two cups we can win but I’d rather have a proper go at Villa at home with fit and rested players

[Billy Whizz]

If this is a draw after mins, does it have extra time or straight to a penalty shoot out

[badabing67]

If this is a draw after mins, does it have extra time or straight to a penalty shoot outGood question, I think after the group stages I remember a pen shoot out against Aberdeen and Thomas Agepong missed his pen for Aberdeen to go through, but i can't remember if it went straight to pens or if there was extra time.

[HibbyDave]

Don’t take this game lightly.
Their record at ER is not bad if I remember and they will fancy their chances

[JimBHibees]

If this is a draw after mins, does it have extra time or straight to a penalty shoot out

Think extra time

[SJNB Hibby]

Don’t take this game lightly.
Their record at ER is not bad if I remember and they will fancy their chances
Both PL teams only winning narrowly against lower league opponents, so warning signs there, in case we need them

[Since452]

Don’t take this game lightly.
Their record at ER is not bad if I remember and they will fancy their chances

They love Easter Road. Two of their most famous games ever were there. Rovers v Bayern Munich and the Ramsdens cup final v the Huns.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Boruc

Megwa
Fish
Harbottle
Obita

JDH
Jeggo
MacIntyre

Youan
Doidge
ALF

0-3 Raith :wink:

[He's here!]

They love Easter Road. Two of their most famous games ever were there. Rovers v Bayern Munich and the Ramsdens cup final v the Huns.

Put us out the Scottish Cup under Butcher at ER a few years ago. My sister asked if I'd take my nephew to that game as she was struggling to find hobbies/interests for him. Let's just say I struggled to sell the dismal experience to him and he's never been back.

[Billy Whizz]

Put us out the Scottish Cup under Butcher at ER a few years ago. My sister asked if I'd take my nephew to that game as she was struggling to find hobbies/interests for him. Let's just say I struggled to sell the dismal experience to him and he's never been back.

We allowed Callum Booth on loan from Hibs to Raith to play against us. Not suggesting he was the difference, but shouldn’t have been allowed

[HendoDelivered]

We are in for a tough game no doubts about it. Few of the bigger clubs scraping through so far. May also been the same for us. Strongest side possible please.

[Heisenberg]

Johnson can’t allow another league cup exit to lower league opposition. Must win.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Put us out the Scottish Cup under Butcher at ER a few years ago. My sister asked if I'd take my nephew to that game as she was struggling to find hobbies/interests for him. Let's just say I struggled to sell the dismal experience to him and he's never been back.

Was it Callum Booth that played for them that day? Sure the chat was that we forgot to put a clause in the loan to say he can’t play against us. He ended up playing very well and we got beat.

[LewysGot2]

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.

[Billy Whizz]

Win tomorrow and we’re only one win away from a semi at Hampden. That’s a big prize, so let’s get the team selection right

[JimBHibees]

Win tomorrow and we’re only one win away from a semi at Hampden. That’s a big prize, so let’s get the team selection right

Absolutely huge opportunity with being in Europe and seeded.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Absolutely huge opportunity with being in Europe and seeded.

It’s actually a really big perk of being in Europe. Being 2 games (and seeded I think?) from a Hampden semi is worth some serious money in its own right.

[sauzeelegod]

We’d be out the cup with that team

Why?

[sauzeelegod]

Rocky is suspended after the registration farce last year

Ah.
I thought it was the 2 league games.

[LewysGot2]

Ah.
I thought it was the 2 league games.

He’s serving 2 separate suspensions at the same time. One the fault of the guy who came from Livi…

[JimBHibees]

He’s serving 2 separate suspensions at the same time. One the fault of the guy who came from Livi…

To be fair think a bit of responsibility needs to be taken by both the player and the coaching staff he was booked in back to back games just before the Morton game

[Billy Whizz]

Why?

Because Rocky is suspended, and if we played him we’d have to forfeit the tie😎

[147lothian]

Was it Callum Booth that played for them that day? Sure the chat was that we forgot to put a clause in the loan to say he can’t play against us. He ended up playing very well and we got beat.

If my memory serves me right that game was Duncan Watmore's debut he was playing blinder and they took it in turns hack him down, he got no protection from the ref, it was criminal.

[erin go bragh]

Win tomorrow and we’re only one win away from a semi at Hampden. That’s a big prize, so let’s get the team selection right
Definitely Billy
Has to pick our strongest 11 and keep the momentum going from Thursday.

[Keith_M]

So which team do we think is going to turn up tomorrow? Jekyll or Hyde?

[Scottie]

So which team do we think is going to turn up tomorrow? Jekyll or Hyde?
Never remember which one was the good one Jekyll or Hyde :dunno:

[Keith_M]

Never remember which one was the good one Jekyll or Hyde :dunno:


I suppose it depends on your point of view :greengrin

[Scottie]

I suppose it depends on your point of view :greengrin
:greengrin

[Allant1981]

Apologies if I missed it but why is it a 2pm kick off

[JimBHibees]

We allowed Callum Booth on loan from Hibs to Raith to play against us. Not suggesting he was the difference, but shouldn’t have been allowed

Yes that was nonsensical. Think that the game Watmore got kicked off the park. The ref also awarded a goal after it had been flagged offside

[coldingham hibs]

Anyone know if you can get Hibs Tv on a one off basis when abroad.

[hibsitis]

Anyone know if you can get Hibs Tv on a one off basis when abroad.

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

[sauzeelegod]

Because Rocky is suspended, and if we played him we’d have to forfeit the tie😎

😎👍🏼

[Glory Lurker]

Because Rocky is suspended, and if we played him we’d have to forfeit the tie😎

I really, really like what you did there! :-)

[EGL2000]

Ticket sales for this looking very poor. Obviously been a very expensive time recently with all the games, still thought we would of shifted a few more.