Brilliant game. Brilliant performance. Brilliant result.

[Hibbyradge]

No failures tonight but Joe Newell was immense.

Well done everyone.

[lyonhibs]

Absolutely brilliant. Fought for the shirt, Newell was like a man possessed. That third goal might be vital and absolutely no less than we deserved

[Northernhibee]

Stevenson and Hanlon back on it today.

[Bostonhibby]

Yep, thoroughly enjoyed that, we have plenty decent attacking options .

Newell was immense, has been playing well for a while now, well done him

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[Paul1642]

We fight all season to gain a place in Europe for nights like this! Worth every moment.

[Hibbyradge]

Vente totally delighted with his goal, the result and his song.

"The atmosphere was crazy". :hilarious

What is his song? I didn't hear it.

[heretoday]

There's goals in this team. We just have to remember to score more than the opposition.

[Liberal Hibby]

Vente totally delighted with his goal, the result and his song.

"The atmosphere was crazy". :hilarious

What is his song? I didn't hear it.

Suspect it's the Free from Desire 'Stokesy on fire'...

[Lago]

:top marks
No failures tonight but Joe Newell was immense.

Well done everyone.

[HendoDelivered]

Atmosphere tonight was unreal

[hibee_girl]

The most enjoyable night at Easter Road since the 4-2 win against Celtic :greengrin

[Onion]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/8/10/8b1f3c52-07c2-47e2-89ce-cbdcd794cf79.jpg

And ... the best football photo of the season :greengrin

[bordergreen]

Aye, Aye and Aye. Mon the Hibees.

[Stuart93]

Everything you want from a hibs team tonight.

Fight, resilience, bit of quality at times.

I just wish we’d carry that into every game!

[Glory Lurker]

Ah, Hibs. Every now and again you make it all worthwhile. That was Mowbray-era stuff second half.

[Nicho87]

You win LJ

YOU CAN STAY

AMAZING

[Northernhibee]

Think Brian McDermotts influence showing. Vente, Obita, Levitt, Le Fondre all showing bags of character and ability.

[berwickhibee]

No negatives tonight. That for me is my club tonight💚💚💚

Superb everybody💚

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

What I saw was 90 minutes of effort and commitment to the cause. Give me that every time we cross the touch line and I will have no complaints ever

[Unseen work]

Brilliant result and performance from all.

LJ deserves massive credit for that - well done

[Lendo]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/8/10/8b1f3c52-07c2-47e2-89ce-cbdcd794cf79.jpg

And ... the best football photo of the season :greengrin

That is tremendous

[Hibernia&Alba]

Very enjoyable to watch. The third goal gives us a real chance. :top marks

[Mick O'Rourke]

All the posts on this thread sum tonight up.
A great performance and result all round.

Lets finish it next week. We can you know ?

MOTM by a mile? SJN :greengrin

GGTTH

[Since452]

Stevenson and Hanlon back on it today.

Yup. Played well.

[Hibbyradge]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/8/10/8b1f3c52-07c2-47e2-89ce-cbdcd794cf79.jpg

And ... the best football photo of the season :greengrin

The serious look on his face! 😂

[Jones28]

Sensational from everyone. Just delighted to be a Hibs fan tonight. We sent my grandad off to the great beyond today and this was the pick me up I needed.

[Donegal Hibby]

Title sums everything up perfectly. That was a really good game of football to watch . Two good teams playing attacking football .

[Hibbyradge]

I just hope Lee doesn't say anything that might indicate that he had anything to do with it.

[Trinity Hibee]

2nd half was one of the best performances we’ve had it a long time. Maybe since the rangers 3-1 semi.

The team were up for it today. Le fondre and Vente are both mobile and intelligent. Doidge continuing his hard work when he came on. Newell was sensational.

Do still think luzerne could cut through us next week but I don’t think we could have asked for anything more than a 2 goal lead. Glad for those going over there next week that we have a real chance. Should make the trip even better

[matty_f]

What a great night, that’s what you go to the football for. Players were an absolute credit to the club and they absolutely deserved the win and the plaudits that they’ll receive tonight.

[babahibs]

Everything you want from a hibs team tonight.

Fight, resilience, bit of quality at times.

I just wish we’d carry that into every game!

But then you'd have nothing to moan about?
I still reckon you'd find something .....

[Mikey_1875]

Still buzzing from that second half. Memorable night.

[Hibbyradge]

Still buzzing from that second half. Memorable night.

I enjoyed the first half too. They were the better team, I thought, but it was very even and I could see we were trying to catch them on the break.

Second half was great.

[Trinity Hibee]

I enjoyed the first half too. They were the better team, I thought, but it was very even and I could see we were trying to catch them on the break.

Second half was great.

Would agree with that. They had more posession in threatening areas without really hurting us. They are good technically so need to be aware of that next week.

2nd half was best performance in about 18 months or so

[Hibee Mac]

Loved that, well done Hibs. And credit to LJ too, he was very bold tonight with that team selection.

Hope that's us found a working formation for this season now, two up top with pace out wide and quality in the middle.

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[Since452]

Johnson put his balls on the line with that lineup and that's what I like about him.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

One of the nights that make it all worth while. Excellent result, performance and atmosphere.

[Borderhibbie76]

Ah, Hibs. Every now and again you make it all worthwhile. That was Mowbray-era stuff second half.

Honestly nights like tonight .ake all thr misery worthwhile ah?? That was thrilling stuff tonight and what a performance

[badabing67]

No one has mentioned him on this thread so far, so I will. I thought Lewis Miller was awesome tonight.... I hope his performance puts some of his doubters to bed.... The guy's a player.... Hope he is ok took a few dull ones for the cause,

[ehf]

Suspect it's the Free from Desire 'Stokesy on fire'...

Yep, it was playing as he was being interviewed in front of the West Lower after the final whistle and the fans were belting it out!

[wookie70]

Great night slightly spoiled by the moronic decision to hold Hibs fan in after the game and not allow them out through to Sainsburys. Great Overtime for Edinburgh's "finest" guarding an empty street and as usual creating ill feeling unnecessarily.

On the field there were so many positives but we still have a way to go before we are at our best. Boyle is miles off it, Youan was terrible and as lazy as I have ever seen a player in defence, Fish wasn't at his best and Melkerson looks like he would fall over in a strong wind. So many of our big players performed though with the old guard of Hanlon and Lewis pretty much perfect in their work. Newell, Miller and teh front two were all stand outs with Joe "head and shoulders" above the rest. Marshall even made a save tonight although had a part to play in their goal with a very poor punch which led to the corner.

I worried when I saw the team as I thought they would destroy us down the wings with Youan and Boyle offering no protection. Left and right Lewis stopped the crosses and protected the centre halves brilliantly despite very little help from the two ahead.

It does amaze me how so many players can play so poorly in the first European game and in the first half against the Buddies and so many were on their game tonight. We really do blow hot and cold.

[Torto7]

In my top ten Hibs performances. Thoroughly enjoyed myself as did the wee man.:flag:

[babahibs]

Yes, yes and yes

[California-Hibs]

We fight all season to gain a place in Europe for nights like this! Worth every moment.

This, absolutely this. Tonight was what it's all about. Regardless of what happens in the 2nd leg, it's games like tonight, under the lights, against a decent European team, a fighting performance but with quality too, classy goals, it's these games that fans remember!

[CB Hibs 68]

2nd half was one of the best performances we’ve had it a long time. Maybe since the rangers 3-1 semi.

The team were up for it today. Le fondre and Vente are both mobile and intelligent. Doidge continuing his hard work when he came on. Newell was sensational.

Do still think luzerne could cut through us next week but I don’t think we could have asked for anything more than a 2 goal lead. Glad for those going over there next week that we have a real chance. Should make the trip even betterCouldnt agree more.Delighted for the fans that are heading to Switzerland that the tie is very much on.That lot were decent but the third goal gives a real chance.

[Criswell]

Too think I briefly thought of not going and just watching it on TV. I did not go exactly full of confidence, but was super rewarded with a great performance!

[Hibbyradge]

Well done to whoever threw the flare on the pitch after the 2nd goal.

It just gave the team enough time to calm down.

Momentum is so overrated.

[Carheenlea]

Haven’t enjoyed a Hibs game as much as that for a long time.

A group of players who get Hibs and a group that looks to have a great camaraderie. Vente slotted in for debut in a manner that suggests he’ll settle very quickly, and comes across as another good personality.

With this side I’m finding I can’t wait for the next game to come around. With this side, you also don’t know exactly what you’re going to get, but having that buzz for the club is what it’s all about.

Roll on Sunday.

[Hibbyradge]

Youan was very disappointing tonight and Martin Boyle isn't 100% yet.

There could be a lot more to come from this team.

[greenlex]

Exactly the three brilliants we should have had in our league opener. That aside
Well done Hibs and well done Lee Johnson. I demand the same urgency for 90+ minutes on Sunday.

[hibeedonald]

Youan was very disappointing tonight and Martin Boyle isn't 100% yet.

There could be a lot more to come from this team.

Definitely not 100% yet but way better than St mirren. Should be back to his best in no time

[Green Man]

I absolutely loved that game last night. Both teams played good football, Hibs had an absolute will to win. I’m still buzzing this morning.

[Lago]

No one has mentioned him on this thread so far, so I will. I thought Lewis Miller was awesome tonight.... I hope his performance puts some of his doubters to bed.... The guy's a player.... Hope he is ok took a few dull ones for the cause,
He must be black and blue with bruising, tremendous display and as you say shuts up some of the criticism.

[Donegal Hibby]

LJ Post match interview.
https://youtu.be/JyQQASIpMoI

Match highlights.
https://youtu.be/541s9D1cFOg

[heretoday]

He must be black and blue with bruising, tremendous display and as you say shuts up some of the criticism.

He's an intimidating presence too. Big unit.

[WhileTheChief..]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/8/10/8b1f3c52-07c2-47e2-89ce-cbdcd794cf79.jpg

And ... the best football photo of the season :greengrin

Surprised he didn’t get booked for it like Gazza!

[WhileTheChief..]

Everything you want from a hibs team tonight.

Fight, resilience, bit of quality at times.

I just wish we’d carry that into every game!

Yup, it was fantastic.

ER was buzzing for the first time in ages. Loved everything about it.

[He's here!]

Can't make my mind up which I enjoy watching more, Newell's goal or the build-up to the second goal. Le Fondre's set-up play was a thing of beauty.

[Caversham Green]

Well done to whoever threw the flare on the pitch after the 2nd goal.

It just gave the team enough time to calm down.

Momentum is so overrated.

Will there be any repercussions for that from UEFA?

[Donegal Hibby]

Hibernian 3- FC Luzern 1 | Easter road: ALL ACCESS.
https://youtu.be/IzVmLVZ1GBM

[NAE NOOKIE]

Great night slightly spoiled by the moronic decision to hold Hibs fan in after the game and not allow them out through to Sainsburys. Great Overtime for Edinburgh's "finest" guarding an empty street and as usual creating ill feeling unnecessarily.

On the field there were so many positives but we still have a way to go before we are at our best. Boyle is miles off it, Youan was terrible and as lazy as I have ever seen a player in defence, Fish wasn't at his best and Melkerson looks like he would fall over in a strong wind. So many of our big players performed though with the old guard of Hanlon and Lewis pretty much perfect in their work. Newell, Miller and teh front two were all stand outs with Joe "head and shoulders" above the rest. Marshall even made a save tonight although had a part to play in their goal with a very poor punch which led to the corner.

I worried when I saw the team as I thought they would destroy us down the wings with Youan and Boyle offering no protection. Left and right Lewis stopped the crosses and protected the centre halves brilliantly despite very little help from the two ahead.

It does amaze me how so many players can play so poorly in the first European game and in the first half against the Buddies and so many were on their game tonight. We really do blow hot and cold.

It seems a shame to pick fault with anybody from last night, but I totally agree with this. At the time I thought he could have caught that ball and when I watched the game back on the telly I was even more convinced he could have. As it was his attempted punch was woeful and as you say had a big part in them winning the corner that they scored from.

[wookie70]

Hibernian 3- FC Luzern 1 | Easter road: ALL ACCESS.
https://youtu.be/IzVmLVZ1GBM


Love the wee smile from Doidge to Boyle after he hit the bar.

[JimBHibees]

It seems a shame to pick fault with anybody from last night, but I totally agree with this. At the time I thought he could have caught that ball and when I watched the game back on the telly I was even more convinced he could have. As it was his attempted punch was woeful and as you say had a big part in them winning the corner that they scored from.

Definitely could have caught that ball very poor goalkeeping. Pity Wollacott is injured.

[He's here!]

Hibernian 3- FC Luzern 1 | Easter road: ALL ACCESS.
https://youtu.be/IzVmLVZ1GBM

That's great!

FF Lower just looks so much better with some life and soul to it.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It seems a shame to pick fault with anybody from last night, but I totally agree with this. At the time I thought he could have caught that ball and when I watched the game back on the telly I was even more convinced he could have. As it was his attempted punch was woeful and as you say had a big part in them winning the corner that they scored from.

Was it even a corner?

[TrumpIsAPeado]

The central defence was at fault for the goal conceded at the corner. The marking was almost non existent. Sure Marshall could have perhaps caught the ball before it eventually led to a corner, but he certainly isn't at fault for the goal itself.

[007]

Was it even a corner?

I don't think it should have been. Watched it back several times and can't see a deflection.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think it should have been. Watched it back several times and can't see a deflection.
Watched it a fair few times too and still can't see a deflection. Think one of our players was given a wee push leading up to the corner too . Maybe soft though.