Hibernian v FC Luzern (H) Match Thread

[Hibernian Verse]

Surprised we don't have one 3 hours to kick off so here we go.

Who do we think will start tonight? How's the weather in Edinburgh? How's the traffic?

[Tambo]

He has to get Jeggo in for starters, would like to see 3 at the back also. Some might say very defensive, would rather be chasing the game later rather than early, with the slow starts we have seen this season.

I think we will see Vente at some point, Will he start? I'm not sure.

Would take Jeggo Newell Campbell, don't want to see JDH.

Mon the Hibs, hate waiting for Kickoff.

[lyonhibs]

He has to get Jeggo in for starters, would like to see 3 at the back also. Some might say very defensive, would rather be chasing the game later rather than early, with the slow starts we have seen this season.

I think we will see Vente at some point, Will he start? I'm not sure.

Would take Jeggo Newell Campbell, don't want to see JDH.

Mon the Hibs, hate waiting for Kickoff.

Want to see Jeggo, Newel and Levitt, the choice between Campbell and JDH is....... "not great" let's just say

[Tambo]

Want to see Jeggo, Newel and Levitt, the choice between Campbell and JDH is....... "not great" let's just say

Would be happy with that also, I'm sure the Luzern fan said that they like to play with two holding midfielders and play it about at the back, that's why Campbell could start.

Hibs 17/10 Luzern 11/8

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

4-2-4 gung ho

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Doidge
Vente
Youan

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Looking forward to the game. Having a beer outside at Wetherspoons at Omni. Weather, a bit cloudy but warm 23°. No wind. Traffic a f' nightmare as it always is at this time of year.

[Allant1981]

Would like to see

Marshall
Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita
Jeggo
Newell
Levitt
Boyle
Doidge
Youan

[Pretty Boy]

I wouldn't have any issue with both Levitt and Jeggo starting. One to do the dirty work and one to try and move the ball from deep. Loads of teams play with 2 sitting midfielders these days so in that regard it's not really an issue.

I do think so much depends on what Luzern want from this game. If they are happy to take a 0-0 or try and grab a 1-0 we could see one to those very frustrating games that have been a feature at ER since the Championship days. If they fancy their chances at killing the tie tonight then we might be better against a team that really opens up.

Tough night ahead I fear but who knows. LJ has a habit of pulling a result out the bag when he really needs one.

[Hibernia&Alba]

4-2-4 gung ho

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Doidge
Vente
Youan

Going baws oot :greengrin

Why not, we need a positive result tonight; it will be tough in the away leg. Let's have a real go.

[Murtini]

From a Luzern perspective, this is how we'll likely line up.

Loretz

Dorn
Beka
Burch
Frydek

Ulrich
Jashari
Beloko
Kadak

Max Meyer

Ademi

I think Frick will see a draw here as a good result for us so we'll set up quite cautiously. I personally would rather Villiger was up front but he only broke into the team last season so Frick will likely go for experience. I'm not expecting a lot of goals, think 1-1 is a realistic outcome.

[J-C]

4-2-4 gung ho

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Doidge
Vente
Youan


424 FM23 style, will it work in real life :greengrin I have my doubts but a bold statement of intent nonetheless.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Anyone coming via tram, appears there's currently an issue with overhead lines and they're only running from Airport to West End.

[BoomtownHibees]

Luzern have 2 lions on their badge. LJ knows what he’s doing

[DinkyTwo]

He has to get Jeggo in for starters, would like to see 3 at the back also. Some might say very defensive, would rather be chasing the game later rather than early, with the slow starts we have seen this season.

I think we will see Vente at some point, Will he start? I'm not sure.

Would take Jeggo Newell Campbell, don't want to see JDH.

Mon the Hibs, hate waiting for Kickoff.Agree with that. Also would start Miller at RB and Wollacott if fit

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[jeffers]

I’m going to predict Vente will start.

[GRA]

Agree with that. Also would start Miller at RB and Wollacott if fit

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Wollacott is out till late September at the earliest according to LJ.

[DaveF]

Anyone coming via tram, appears there's currently an issue with overhead lines and they're only running from Airport to West End.

You try and avoid taking the car to beat traffic and get this as a reward 😬

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Has Vente been training? Or does the WP issue prevent that? If he has been, get him in from the off!

Jeggo needs to be sitting in front of hanlon and fish

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

For any Lanarkshire based hibbys heading through, Raith Interchange is more of a nightmare than usual tonight


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[007]

Luzern have 2 lions on their badge. LJ knows what he’s doing

If Fish or anyone's not running fast enough we should all do a big "ROOOOAAAAAR!!!" to help speed them up. 🦁🦁🦁🦁

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

You try and avoid taking the car to beat traffic and get this as a reward 😬

That's the problem with the trams. Any issues on the line and there's no way round. No trams have past Omni last 30 minutes and none going down Leith Walk in the hour I've been here.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

For any Lanarkshire based hibbys heading through, Raith Interchange is more of a nightmare than usual tonight


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Is that not in Fife? 🤔🤭

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Is that not in Fife? [emoji848][emoji2960]

Very good🫣


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[CapitalGreen]

Has Vente been training? Or does the WP issue prevent that? If he has been, get him in from the off!

Jeggo needs to be sitting in front of hanlon and fish

Technically it should prevent players from training but we had players training last summer while awaiting WPs.

[Hibby70]

Just parked at the butterfly. Anyone know what the constant metallic banging is? Thought the drummer had arrived early. Sounds like it's coming from the old sunblest direction.

[Brightside]

I’m going to predict Vente will start.

Me too 😂

[Unseen work]

I think we’ll see a few changes

………………..Marshall………

Miller…….Fish…..Hanlon…..Stevenson……

……………..Jeggo….Newell……

Youan……..….Levitt………Obita…..

…………………..Vente……

[silverhibee]

Is it on Hibs tv .

[hibees 7062]

Is it on Hibs tv .

It’s oan council telly

[Unseen work]

Wait

Are we playing a 442?!

[SteveHFC]

Marshall
Miller
Hanlon
Fish
Stevenson
Levitt
Newell
Boyle
Youan
Vente
Le Fondre

[Stairway 2 7]

Attack Attack Attack

[B.H.F.C]

All out attack then. Suppose we can’t defend anyway.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not sure about that team whatsoever.

We’ll see how it goes I suppose.

[hibee_girl]

Harsh on Doidge

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Wow

Need 3 men in the middle of the park, imo

Let's go

[MrRobot]

Harsh on Doidge

Agree, doesn’t deserve to be dropped.

Felt Jeggo probably should have started too.

[Brightside]

Looks like 433 to me. Scratch that. 442. Very open. 😂

[Northernhibee]

I fear we’re going to be over run in midfield. Doidge should have started too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Looks like 433 to me.

Who would be in the midfield 3 out of the 4 forwards?

[Stuart93]

I can’t work out what formation that is and who’s going where?

Is it a flat 442?

I thought replacing doidge with vente and bringing Jeggo in was the easier thing to do

Interesting to see how it goes, I like 2 up top

[Dmas]

Not sure about that team whatsoever.

We’ll see how it goes I suppose.

Cant figure out what’s happening at all 4-2-3-1?

Highlights huge issue in midfield again for me you’d be expecting your 10 to drop in to midfield out of possession and it will probably be Le fondre we’re needing 2 midfield players before the window closes for me

[CL0762]

Very surprised Doidge has been benched, absolutely didn’t deserve it after his performance on Sunday

[Manxhibs]

424 with ability to revert to 442 perhaps, its very very gung ho haha

[JamesHFC]

Looks like 433 to me.

Boyle, Youan, Vente or ALF in midfield?

[Hiber-nation]

2 midfielders. Scary!

[Hibby70]

We are going to win 6-0 or get beat 6-0.

Hang on to your hats folks

[Unseen work]

Flat back 4 who won’t go forward.

Newell and Levitt sitting to control the game.

Boyle and Youan out wide.

ALF and Vente up top with ALF dropping on their deepest midfielder when they have the ball.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Cant figure out what’s happening at all 4-2-3-1?

Highlights huge issue in midfield again for me you’d be expecting your 10 to drop in to midfield out of possession and it will probably be Le fondre we’re needing 2 midfield players before the window closes for me

Neither can I.

Boyle and Youan have to be wide imo and ALF has to be a 9 so it leaves Vente potentially playing as a 10? If not then I can’t see how it can be anything but 4-4-2

[Hibby70]

Neither can I.

Boyle and Youan have to be wide imo and ALF has to be a 9 so it leaves Vente potentially playing as a 10? If not then I can’t see how it can be anything but 4-4-4-2

If we play 14 players we may have a chance 😂

[Stuart93]

Flat back 4 who won’t go forward.

Newell and Levitt sitting to control the game.

Boyle and Youan out wide.

ALF and Vente up top with ALF dropping on their deepest midfielder when they have the ball.

4-2-2-2?

[JamesHFC]

The Luzern fan suggested they play with 2 defensive midfielders so just going 2 in midfield seems fine.

[Dazzjw1875]

Neither can I.

Boyle and Youan have to be wide imo and ALF has to be a 9 so it leaves Vente potentially playing as a 10? If not then I can’t see how it can be anything but 4-4-4-2

4-1-3-2 I reckon it'll be.. seems that way anyway??

[The Modfather]

Stevenson starts another match! Presumably a two of Levitt & Newell! Excited to see Vente, but fear it will be another case of major surgery needed after half an hour again.

[I'm_cabbaged]

4-2-4 gung ho

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Doidge
Vente
Youan

Only one player out!!

[Tambo]

It does look like a 4-4-2 on paper, who knows what Johnson gone for.

Can't complain though with Vente and Levitt starting, surprised AlF over Doidge.

Mon the Hibs.

[weecounty hibby]

All out attack. We're back to the days of the famous five. 2 at the back, 3 in midfield and 5 up front. What could possibly go wrong?

[Brightside]

Who would be in the midfield 3 out of the 4 forwards?

Yeh I missed that. Hopefully Vente false 9. It’s a massively attacking team.

[SHODAN]

Trams are ****ed. Going to miss the start of the game.

[S4uzee]

The Luzern fan suggested they play with 2 defensive midfielders so just going 2 in midfield seems fine.

Everywhere I’ve read, midfield is their strength and we go with two in there … criminal

[Paulie Walnuts]

If we play 14 players we may have a chance 😂

:greengrin

Whoops!

[Unseen work]

Thought the way Johnson spoke in his press conference that Doidge wouldn’t start.

Just surprised Jeggo isn’t starting too with how he spoke

[Stuart93]

Obita still not getting in is worrying

[Murtini]

https://twitter.com/FCL_1901/status/1689688258710499340/photo/1
https://i.gyazo.com/171348e82942373ef6c8571c429a7953.jpg

Little bit more attacking than I thought in terms of the two wide players, good to see.

[Tyler Durden]

Lots of people picked a similar team and I condescendingly thought they were daft.

Never a dull moment with Lee Johnson. It does “get out money on the pitch” to be fair to him

[Paul1642]

Obita still not getting in is worrying

Very. I’m also still not sure if he’s been signed as a first choice left back or to play further forward. If it’s the latter then we need a LB before the window closes.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Max Meyer? Didn’t realise he played for them.

[Just Alf]

Interesting times looking at both teams!

I should go re post my prediction!

[Stuart93]

Lots of people picked a similar team and I condescendingly thought they were daft.

Never a dull moment with Lee Johnson

It’s a bit mental how much he changes the team every week.

I’m not sure he’s had a settled team since he’s joined

[CapitalGreen]

Obita still not getting in is worrying

He’s returning from an injury that caused him to miss a lot of preseason.

[Unseen work]

Obita still not getting in is worrying

Really weird he was brought in as Cabraja left so you would assume as his replacement.

But every game he’s played it’s been a winger.

He looks capable of playing left back and has a really good left foot so I’d be starting him at left back

[Stevie Reid]

Is it a 3-5-2 with Miller at the back, Stevenson holding and Boyle and Youan out wide?

[Hibernia&Alba]

All out attack. We're back to the days of the famous five. 2 at the back, 3 in midfield and 5 up front. What could possibly go wrong?

It's brave, but I'm okay with it. We will probably need to take a lead over to Switzerland. Let's go for a few goals tonight.

[AgentDaleCooper]

kinda seems like LJ has had a metaphysical trip on acid and met a goddess who told him "remember...there is no midfield"

[Northernhibee]

I’m nervy, but also very excited. I can’t see this being a dull game.

[Tyler Durden]

Is it a 3-5-2 with Miller at the back, Stevenson holding and Boyle and Youan out wide?

That would be bonkers. So maybe

[Stuart93]

He’s returning from an injury that caused him to miss a lot of preseason.

But if he’s fit enough for the bench he should be fit enough to at least start then be subbed

[Paul1642]

It's brave, but I'm okay with it. We will probably need to take a lead over to Switzerland. Let's go for a few goals tonight.

Agree with this. If we go into the away game without a lead we realistically don’t have much of a chance. A win by a couple of goals tonight would be great but I’m not holding my breath.

[Up-the-slope]

hope im wrong but looks like Millar & Stevenson will need their Big Boy Pants on... they wont get much help with that team & formation

[hibees 7062]

Is it on Hibs tv .

It’s oan council telly

[Paul1642]

Excited to see Vente in action.

[hibees 7062]

StJohnstone beat this mob on pens

[Malthibby]

https://twitter.com/FCL_1901/status/1689688258710499340/photo/1
https://i.gyazo.com/171348e82942373ef6c8571c429a7953.jpg

Little bit more attacking than I thought in terms of the two wide players, good to see.


Boooo, you were supposed to stay in your own half and keep away from our defence.:confused:

[Stuart93]

I personally wanted changes so can’t really complain

I’m excited to see how two up top works out with boyle and youan supplying

[stoneyburn hibs]

It's shaping up to be a high scoring game with that line up.
Let's hope we stick it to them.

[Trinity Hibee]

Exciting attacking line up. At least we are going for it

[Stuart93]

Why?

He’s a new signing we’ve just brought in the door. Our signings should be good enough to go straight into the starting 11.

LJ still starting Stevenson over him in a very big game for us.

[Unseen work]

hope im wrong but looks like Millar & Stevenson will need their Big Boy Pants on... they wont get much help with that team & formation

I think they’ll be fine with Youan and Boyle helping them.

It’s Levitt and Newell I worry about in the middle, especially if the play with a midfield 3 and have technical wingers that cut in, could be a real overload.

[Pretty Boy]

Surely can't be 442 with Youan and Boyle as the wide midfielders. Suppose we will find out soon enough.

[S4uzee]

I think they’ll be fine with Youan and Boyle helping them.

It’s Levitt and Newell I worry about in the middle, especially if the play with a midfield 3 and have technical wingers that cut in, could be a real overload.

Another LJ tactical change after 30 mins

[JamesHFC]

We need to take a lead over there so I have no issues with going all out attack. It should be entertaining and gives us the best chance of scoring goals.

Seems that LJ will get pelters no matter what he goes with. Lose tonight and he will be blamed for going too attacking. Lose tonight with a more defensive side and he will be blamed for not going with a more attacking side. Guys up against it.

Hopefully we win and he silences the doubters for at least another couple of days.

[Mibbes Aye]

That's a team and then some!

Looks like the double diamond formation to me, as popularised by Herbert Chapman, with the option of bringing on Doidge and switching to a 1-2-2-2-3 in case we want to settle the tie this leg.

[overdrive]

I predict 2-3 subs by the second half

[Hibbyradge]

We need to take a lead over there so I have no issues with going all out attack. It should be entertaining and gives us the best chance of scoring goals.

Seems that LJ will get pelters no matter what he goes with. Lose tonight and he will be blamed for going too attacking. Lose tonight with a more defensive side and he will be blamed for not going with a more attacking side. Guys up against it.

Hopefully we win and he silences the doubters for at least another couple of days.

Tbh, I think most people are doubters, certainly very few are out and out believers. It's just what they're doubting and how they're going about it, imo.

[JamesHFC]

Tbh, I think most people are doubters, certainly very few are out and out believers. It's just what they're doubting and how they're going about it, imo.

2 holding midfielders has been common in football for generations, based on some reactions it seems unheard of.

[babahibs]

Is it a 3-5-2 with Miller at the back, Stevenson holding and Boyle and Youan out wide?

That was my first thought, would make sense

[Unseen work]

You know what I like about LJ, he as a set of b****

Would have been easy for him to go 451 and make us solid and harder to beat whilst trying to nick a goal at home.

They’re coming to our stadium, let’s go attack them

[Mikey_1875]

Lets hope we’ve stumbled across a winning formula this time.

[Coach Jon]

A horrific defence who rarely keep a clean sheet, and no midfield.
Asking a lot of the forwards to win this tie!!

[Since452]

Surprised there's no Johnson out shouts for dropping Doidge

[greenlex]

No Jeggo is a mistake. They have a 6ft 6 striker. We can’t be letting them get the ball up to him. I’m not liking that midfield. I think it’s going to be a battle and we’re not set up for it. I hope we’ve done our homework. Fingers crossed.

[Hibbyradge]

Surprised there's no Johnson out shouts for dropping Doidge

Patience...

[H18 SFR]

Shaun Maloney is here. Wonder if there is an offer incoming although I am pretty sure they have a signing embargo??

[Mikey_1875]

Noisy away backing in already

[Paulie Walnuts]

Surprised there's no Johnson out shouts for dropping Doidge

On paper it looks like a bad choice. He’ll rightly be criticised if it proves to be the case.

[Hibbyradge]

Shaun Maloney is here. Wonder if there is an offer incoming although I am pretty sure they have a signing embargo??

Wasn't that lifted when they paid their dues? :dunno:

He tried to get Campbell before...

[H18 SFR]

Wasn't that lifted when they paid their dues? :dunno:

He tried to get Campbell before...

Quick google suggests that you are correct. Whether they have money or not is another matter.

[Paul1642]

Shaun Maloney is here. Wonder if there is an offer incoming although I am pretty sure they have a signing embargo??

Not sure who to watch. None of the starting 11 will be sold to Wigan.

[greenlex]

On paper it looks like a bad choice. He’ll rightly be criticised if it proves to be the case.

Even for his defensive duties he would have been handy. It’s a big call.

[J-C]

LJ been playing FM23 with 424 being the dominant tactic. Seriously though good on him by wanting to have a real go at it, I hope it doesn't end in tears but at least it may be entertaining.

[Borders Hibby]

Marshall
Miller
Hanlon
Fish
Stevenson
Levitt
Newell
Boyle
Youan
Vente
Le Fondre

Bonkers! What a gamble!

[overdrive]

There’s no way I’m making kick off at this rate with the tram issue

[Since452]

Shaun Maloney is here. Wonder if there is an offer incoming although I am pretty sure they have a signing embargo??

Here's what you could have won if you weren't so bloody hopeless.

[Since452]

Bonkers! What a gamble!

Hanlon and Stevenson staring again is unreal.

[J-C]

Hanlon and Stevenson staring again is unreal.

You have an unhealthy dislike if both players.

[Hibees1973]

Certainly a positive, attacking line up.

We will create chances, no doubt.

But can we keep the door shut at the back. That's the key tonight.

We don't want to be going over there behind and with a mountain to climb. :greengrin

Just thought I'd get that in before Johnson does.

[Heisenberg]

Hanlon and Stevenson staring again is unreal.

We don’t have a better left centre half and Obita appears to be miles away from fitness.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Ambitious line up. Tbh I love it. Let’s go get a result Hibees!

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone know what time coverage starts on bbc?

[Callum_62]

Anyone know what time coverage starts on bbc?19.20 I think

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[Callum_62]

No one can say Johnson isn't at least trying to get us an attacking threat

It might in end in mad goals against but I'd rather see us having a go that containing

Once Obita is fit I like the line up

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[Hibee Mac]

Midfield was non existent most of the game v St Mirren.

Wonder if he's decided to play a 6 that sit and 4 who attack haha

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[Up-the-slope]

I think the only certainty tonight is it won't be 0-0 :greengrin...

I just hope that for those who are shelling out huge amounts to goto Switzerland next week the tie is still realistically alive

[babahibs]

LJ has big cahonies that's for sure, brave lineup.
Betting on a goalfest could pay off I reckon.

[cabbageandribs1875]

There’s no way I’m making kick off at this rate with the tram issue


just reading on their home page

no trams either way West End to Newhaven


very unfortunate

https://twitter.com/EdinburghTrams/status/1689684402119352326

UPDATE 18:00. Due to technical issues with the overhead line, trams will be running part route between Airport and West End in both directions. This means there will be no trams serving stops between West End and Newhaven. Ticket acceptance is in place with Lothian Buses

[Hibeewilly]

Surely can't be 442 with Youan and Boyle as the wide midfielders. Suppose we will find out soon enough.

That's what I think he's going with....Boyle and Youan will have to put in some shift

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just parked at the butterfly. Anyone know what the constant metallic banging is? Thought the drummer had arrived early. Sounds like it's coming from the old sunblest direction.

Somebody drumming on a pan loaf? 🤔

[Lago]

Flat back 4 who won’t go forward.

Newell and Levitt sitting to control the game.

Boyle and Youan out wide.

ALF and Vente up top with ALF dropping on their deepest midfielder when they have the ball.
You should be a football manager :agree:

[timewilltell]

This is what awaits….

27107

[Up-the-slope]

Marv still looking after himself

[Lago]

Marvin looks fit

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon the cabbage

[Stuart93]

Crowd doesn’t look too bad

Actually, it doesn’t look great

[Since452]

Attack is the best form of defence as they say

[He's here!]

Who's the commentator? Saying we 'scraped into 5th place' to get Europe and commenting on empty seats and how some fans might have stayed away because the St Mirren defeat caused them to doubt their team. All very negative.

[Stuart93]

Wee winger millers up against looks rapid

[Pretty Boy]

Their gaffer has won the middle aged fashion battle. The white T shirt, white trainers and navy casual suit beats a surprisingly dour black and grey effort from Lee.

[Since452]

Who's the commentator? Saying we 'scraped into 5th place' to get Europe and commenting on empty seats and how some fans might have stayed away because the St Mirren defeat caused them to doubt their team. All very negative.

Kiwidoug?

[cabbageandribs1875]

nice work from Elie

[Stuart93]

Worried that if they beat our high press by passing out from the back, we’ll be a little exposed

[Pretty Boy]

Number 11 is the danger man. He's rapid.

[Aldo]

Their left winger looks handy! He’ll need to be watched closely

[Stuart93]

Boyle needs to get back and help miller a bit more

[SaulGoodman]

Vente pressing well. Looks quick

[Stuart93]

Double team of Stevenson and hanlon ensuring we put the ball out of play there

[HarpOnHibee]

We're seriously lacking in pace.

[weecounty hibby]

They're a decent side. Will be a good effort to get through. Need to get a foot on the ball

[SHODAN]

Ref giving them everything already.

[stokesmessiah]

Killing us down this left hand side….

[Pretty Boy]

They look a very decent side in possession. 5 or 6 passes there took them the length of the park in seconds.

[Scorrie]

Our passing in the final third needs to be a bit sharper. Showing a bit of energy though

[easty]

Left winger looks like he’s got Miller on toast

[Stuart93]

Miller having a torrid time of it against their LW so far

[SHODAN]

I swear from behind Vente looks and runs like Kevin Thomson.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Need to be moving this ball quicker..

[Stuart93]

ffs Fish

[blackpoolhibs]

Our full backs getting roasted, Vente looks quick. :aok:

[Stuart93]

Vente looking ****ing gid

Very quick

[Stuart93]

I sometimes wonder where our CB’s are

They’re just popping it over their heads

[SHODAN]

Luzern have decided long ball is the way to go.

[Lago]

I sometimes wonder where our CB’s are

They’re just popping it over their heads
Our defence is in need of improvement

[Jim44]

They look much sharper than us. It’s going to be tough to contain them far less get a win.

[Up-the-slope]

Paul Hanlon playing well which is just as well... plenty crosses already to deal with.. we are going long too quick and not moving the ball side to side

[Stuart93]

Our defence is in need of improvement

They’re getting so much space coming forward

Gaps all over the place

[Pretty Boy]

The difference in quality between the teams on the ball so far is quite frightening. They look miles sharper, we might need to drag this into a battle.

[Joe6-2]

Our defence is in need of improvement

Major improvement

[Stuart93]

****sake Lewis just put it out the park

[greenlex]

Who is summarising on the bbc?

[lyonhibs]

Miller looks puggled already

[Up-the-slope]

we look like we dont know whether to press from front and are letting ch's have time to hit big diagonals... risky

[cabbageandribs1875]

some throw-in by miller

[blackpoolhibs]

ALF off Doidge on and hit him with everything, we are not beating this lot playing through them.

[James70]

Getting played of the park here, not had a shot yet.

[HH81]

They have been the better side by far.

We can't keep the ball.

[SHODAN]

We're effectively playing a team better than us/Hearts/Aberdeen but worse than the OF.

[Stuart93]

We’ve not really had too much quality on the ball, need to calm down with it and find passes

we’re going to get tired here

[JoeT]

Who is summarising on the bbc?
Rory Loy

[easty]

They have been the better side by far.

We can't keep the ball.

They’ve been better but not by far.

They’ve done nothing.

[The Modfather]

We’ve been ok, in a mainly competing sense. They look a proper team though. The kind of quality and well drilled we should aspire to.

[Aldo]

We are struggling with and without the ball here.

[lyonhibs]

ALF off Doidge on and hit him with everything, we are not beating this lot playing through them.

Yup, trying to out play them in the technical sense isn't going to end well

[JeMeSouviens]

Who is summarising on the bbc?

Rory Loy

[Stuart93]

****ing hell newell give it out to youan!

We’re so slow to break

[Andymac85]

We’ve been ok, in a mainly competing sense. They look a proper team though. The kind of quality and well drilled we should aspire to.

I don’t think we have been doing ok, we look static and slow.

[SHODAN]

5 at the back, three man midfield and play long. We won't out-play this team.

[DinkyTwo]

They are very tidy on the ball. Their passing ability is better than anything outside of Celtic in the SPL.

Entertaining game so far and we have threatened.

So long as we can get our forwards on the ball, there will be chances for us.

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[Pretty Boy]

We look like we haven't had a pre season never mind 3 competitive games. So sluggish, slow to do anything from the dead ball them rushed in possession when it breaks down for them.

Can't fault the effort one bit. The quality is the issue.

[Just_Jimmy]

Can't get or keep the ball.

For the money we've spent it's criminal

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[cabbageandribs1875]

they're looking quite comfortable so far

[Unseen work]

Must admit they look a lot better than I expected.

All comfortable on the ball, can play through you, pace and skill on the wings and a big guy up top who can mix it up.

Good team

[Andymac85]

****ing hell newell give it out to youan!

We’re so slow to break

JN has slowed the ball down 2 or 3 times already when we could have had a dangerous break.

[Murtini]

Pretty happy so far. Key for us is Jashari having a good game and he's started off brilliantly.

But we've not created anything really bar that Okou shot.

[Stuart93]

Vente will be worrying this is the service he’ll be getting. Really wish we’d stop shelling it forward

[CentreLine]

Rory Loy

Boy they’re hard work. It’s like a “let’s micro analyse how bad Hibs are”. A little more partisan wouldn’t do any harm. Scotland hates Scottish football if it’s not the bigot brothers or to a lesser extent hahahahearts or Aberdeen

[Hibs4185]

JN has slowed the ball down 2 or 3 times already when we could have had a dangerous break.

Story of the last 3 seasons……play safe and look tidy

[Up-the-slope]

they are not shy with a tackle..

very solid in central midfield

[Lago]

Impressed with the Swiss, short sharp passing but not afraid of going long over the top of our defence

[DinkyTwo]

We're playing too deep now though. Need to get Newell or Levitt on the ball in the middle of the park, instead of just launching it up to the front four

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[SHODAN]

Pretty happy so far. Key for us is Jashari having a good game and he's started off brilliantly.

But we've not created anything really bar that Okou shot.

Clearly technically a much better team than us, we'll have to kick you off the park to get anything.

[cabbageandribs1875]

fish fouls and takes any pressure right off

[easty]

JN has slowed the ball down 2 or 3 times already when we could have had a dangerous break.

The boy was all over him ffs, some people just love to hate

[SHODAN]

fish fouls and takes any pressure right off

He had to, their guy was away.

[blackpoolhibs]

Much better Hibs.:top marks

[Unseen work]

Not sure that was the right ball Joe

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon Elie poor touch man

[Up-the-slope]

great run from Joe... Ellie just seems not sharp tonight and should have had that

[Dmas]

Boy they’re hard work. It’s like a “let’s micro analyse how bad Hibs are”. A little more partisan wouldn’t do any harm. Scotland hates Scottish football if it’s not the bigot brothers or to a lesser extent hahahahearts or Aberdeen

A hard listen these two, hard to believe there being paid to be at the football sound like they’ve far better things to do

[lyonhibs]

Boyle putting in a right shift, sadly without the ball

[Stuart93]

Newell chooses the wrong pass again

Should’ve went out to the right, a waste

[Pretty Boy]

The boy was all over him ffs, some people just love to hate

Boy behind me blaming Newell there for Youan wanting 8 touches when one would have done. Pass right into his stride, one touch and deliver but he needs 3 flicks and a drag back first. Suppose it's easier to criticise Newell than Youan.

[Andymac85]

The boy was all over him ffs, some people just love to hate

He looked like he was running through treacle and still had ample time to pass to Youan before the boy hauled him down.

[Unseen work]

Miller has settled well imo after a tricky and fast start

[Lago]

mon Elie poor touch man
Not content with beating him once wants to do it multiple times.

[Up-the-slope]

we are working hard enough just not enough control when we do have it... impressed how far up the pitch their FB's are which is causing us problems

[cabbageandribs1875]

thank goodness levitt cut that out

[lyonhibs]

Great tracking from Levitt. Looks a bit like the headmaster's son from Sex Education after a diet

[Spudster]

Where was Stevenson there?

[Stuart93]

Levitt recovered very well there, lost his man then got back in time

It’s unfortunately looking like a matter of time here

Stevenson having a nightmare

[Lago]

thank goodness levitt cut that out
Where was Stevenson, acres of space at the back, again a long ball over the top.

[Vault Boy]

These aren’t so good that we should be surrendering 70% possession to them. Quite a shameful stat so far.

Would of course take a scrappy goal to win it over possession… but we can’t score if we don’t have the ball!

[cabbageandribs1875]

that's a waste

[Jones28]

Ref has been good.

[EdinMike]

Ref needs to get the card out his pocket, so many niggly fouls !

[Stuart93]

We’ve wasted everything going forward so far

I can’t decide if we’ve been half decent or poor

[Pretty Boy]

Much better last 5 minutes. Far more composure.

[SHODAN]

Better now.

[SaulGoodman]

We’ve wasted everything going forward so far

I can’t decide if we’ve been half decent or poor

I think it’s been infinitely better than Sunday

[Up-the-slope]

getting into it a bit more now.. Newell great ball again

[Murtini]

Jashari lucky to avoid a card there. Clear yellow for me.

[greenlex]

We’ve wasted everything going forward so far

I can’t decide if we’ve been half decent or poor

That’s what happens when the front players haven’t played together before.

[CentreLine]

How many fouls? Guaranteed first booking will be against us.

[cabbageandribs1875]

possession up to 32% :greengrin

[SJNB Hibby]

Hibs tv down AGAIN!!!!

[Stuart93]

This is better

[blackpoolhibs]

Over the years Lewis Stevenson did help out going forward, but in the last couple of years he has slowed a little and stayed back a little more.

Miller on the other side does not have the ability to play out, but he has a long throw. The modern game needs full backs who can play, we've none.

[Pretty Boy]

Get a ****ing card out ref.

[cabbageandribs1875]

good tracking back PH

[SHODAN]

Miller has taken an awful one there.

[Stuart93]

How many ****ing fouls before they get booked

[cabbageandribs1875]

miller fell real awkward there

[Vault Boy]

Miller has taken an awful one there.

Hate it when players do that to a player who’s up in the air, genuinely dangerous. Not even a foul from the looks of things.

[SHODAN]

Their #6 finally carded after about 50 fouls.

[cabbageandribs1875]

finally yellow card

[OtleyHibs]

Good spell this, seem more settled and playing quite well

[Lago]

Get a ****ing card out ref.
At last, they're certainly not afraid of breaking up play by fouling.

[Stuart93]

Newell needs to stop being so wasteful

[Vault Boy]

Jashari is a good player, but was well due that card. Great effort from Boyle, much better Hibs.

[Up-the-slope]

great save from boyler

[Andymac85]

Much better last 5.

[cabbageandribs1875]

oooooohh nearly tipped over the bar