Team for tonight.

[flash]

How about it?

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Newall
Jeggo
Youan

Doidge
Vente.

Good bench options now available too.

[B.H.F.C]

Youan for Tavares. Same team otherwise.

[Hibernian Verse]

How about it?

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Newall
Jeggo
Youan

Doidge
Vente.

Good bench options now available too.

Harsh dropping Le Fondre after a good performance on Sat.

[Brightside]

Youan for Tavares. Same team otherwise.

I think thats probably right.

[sauzeelegod]

Marsh

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Levitt
Newell
Youan

Alf
Vente

[nonshinyfinish]

Harsh dropping Le Fondre after a good performance on Sat.

I wondered if the logic might be resting rather than dropping. Realistically I think Doidge and ALF will alternate a fair amount through the season, meaning Doidge needs to get enough game time even if ALF might have the legs for this game.

[Tambo]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Jeggo
Newell
Youan

Doidge
Vente

Would be harsh on ALF, keep him fresh for Saturday.

Wonder also if Hanlon for Rocky and Lewis for Obita?

Would like to see Levitt at some point.

[Unseen work]

Interesting to see how the 442 formation works against a team like at Mirren who are high energy, especially in midfield with guys like Ohara

[Brightside]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Jeggo
Newell
Youan

Doidge
Vente

Would be harsh on ALF, keep him fresh for Saturday.

Wonder also if Hanlon for Rocky and Lewis for Obita?

Would like to see Levitt at some point.

I think he might wait until the weekend to bring Hanlon back in. I reckon you limit change going into a "must win"

[Donegal Hibby]

Harsh dropping Le Fondre after a good performance on Sat.

It would be harsh to drop Alf though might be the right call for this one , Doidge gives us more height not just attacking but when defending set pieces too .

[Hibs4185]

Marsh

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Levitt
Newell
Youan

Alf
Vente

Alf and Vente do seem to work well together. Rather than a super sun it’s maybe worth having a super starter and bringing on Doidge or someone later on.

[hibee-boys]

Same starting XI from Saturday minus Jair for Youan. Only other potential changes are Levitt and Doidge coming in for Jeggo/Alf but I suspect all 4 will get game time at some point. I’m assuming this will got to extra time/pens on the night🤔

[ElginHibbie]

Youan replaces Jair for sure, Hanlon maybe replaces Rocky but apart from that as it was at weekend

[flash]

Harsh dropping Le Fondre after a good performance on Sat.

More rested than dropped. Doidge is flying just now and ALF is a great option from the bench.

[jeffers]

Youan replaces Jair for sure, Hanlon maybe replaces Rocky but apart from that as it was at weekend

That would be my choices too.

[Centre Hawf]

Sounds obvious but the best team we have available within reason.

I'm not against the likes of Obita for Stevenson, ALF for Doidge, and Rocky for Hanlon etc if we think some guys needs a rest, we actually have a fairly decent sized and capable squad and managing their legs will be important. But I wouldn't like to see us make wholesale changes because it's a cup etc.

[Tambo]

I think he might wait until the weekend to bring Hanlon back in. I reckon you limit change going into a "must win"

I'm with this regarding limited changes, I'm just wondering if Monty feels confident in changing a few.

I expect Whittaker to be in the squad again after Saturday.

[SickBoy32]

For me a couple of changes needed from the team at the weekend

Out - Tavares, Bushiri

In - Youan, Hanlon

Let's get back to Hampden!

[Donegal Hibby]

For me a couple of changes needed from the team at the weekend

Out - Tavares, Bushiri

In - Youan, Hanlon

Let's get back to Hampden!

Why Rocky as a matter of interest?

[SickBoy32]

Why Rocky as a matter of interest?

He cost us 2points at Rugby Park, I think he's generally a liability (both positionally and on the ball) - and personally just think Hanlon is a much better option for us in an important game

[Donegal Hibby]

He cost us 2points at Rugby Park, I think he's generally a liability (both positionally and on the ball) - and personally just think Hanlon is a much better option for us in an important game

Personally I didn't think Rocky was solely to blame for the two points dropped at rugby park . Actually like him tbh and thought he had a good game against St Johnstone which is why I wondered why you'd drop him. Think Monty likes him as he's mobile and drives forward with the ball too . Fair enough opinion about Hanlon though 👍

[BILLYHIBS]

He cost us 2points at Rugby Park, I think he's generally a liability (both positionally and on the ball) - and personally just think Hanlon is a much better option for us in an important game

Don’t agree Rocky solely cost us the two points at Killie

The whole back four was to blame

NM said Lewis needed to tuck in for the first and Rocky was shoved in the back for the second

Rocky was fine on Saturday but agree at this point in time Hanlon gets the nod over Rocky at left centre back

Fish is looking better after a dodgy start

Would like to see more of Harbottle but sure he will get his chance

[Seafield Scott]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Jeggo
Newell
Youan

Doidge
Vente

Would be harsh on ALF, keep him fresh for Saturday.

Wonder also if Hanlon for Rocky and Lewis for Obita?

Would like to see Levitt at some point.


I would go with the strongest team available and not 'save' people for the weekend - with Celtic out this is a really good chance to win some silverware. With the way St Mirren play I would harshly have ALF on the bench to allow Doidge to ruffle a few feathers and then bring him on later on.

[Stuart93]

Whatever the starting 11 we need to be on it straight away

They’ve got a team full of energy so we can’t be carrying any passengers or we’ll be found out quick

Early goal could be huge for us

[BoomtownHibees]

Marsh

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Boyle
Super Joe
Jeggo
Youan

Alf
Vente

[badabing67]

Will also be interesting to see what changes he makes during the game. You would think he would want a look at Levitt at some point. I hope Mark O'Hara misses this game, that would be a real bonus for us if he does.

[Exuberance1875]

Will also be interesting to see what changes he makes during the game. You would think he would want a look at Levitt at some point. I hope Mark O'Hara misses this game, that would be a real bonus for us if he does.

Agree with this, O’Hara is a tremendous player.

[Stuart93]

Will also be interesting to see what changes he makes during the game. You would think he would want a look at Levitt at some point. I hope Mark O'Hara misses this game, that would be a real bonus for us if he does.

Is there a suggestion he may be out?

[scoopyboy]

Marsh

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Boyle
Super Joe
Jeggo
Youan

Alf
Vente

That would be my starting line up as well.

[Stuart93]

Marsh

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Boyle
Super Joe
Jeggo
Youan

Alf
Vente

Nailed it

I’m hoping they don’t persist with Jair. That would be his first mistake since joining us

[BoomtownHibees]

Youan in for Jair

Doidge in for ALF

[Onceinawhile]

Youan and doidge in.

GAJLF and tavares out.

[JohnM1875]

Hanlon on the bench again.

NM obviously rates Rocky.

[truehibernian]

Nailed it

I’m hoping they don’t persist with Jair. That would be his first mistake since joining us

Why his ‘first mistake’ ? Playing hun saw us get 4 points from 6 so far. I totally agree you play Youan ahead of him but it’s not a mistake to play Jair when in his two games (albeit first one was for a few minutes) we are unbeaten when he’s played. I hoping NM and the new coaches bring out the best in him over the next few games. He’s obviously impressing in the training environment enough to be selected again.

[hibee1875]

Hanlon on the bench again.

NM obviously rates Rocky.

Realises he needs games to unpick his potential.

Big, solid, quick CB who just needs to learn where to be a bit better to avoid any need to be rash

[WeeRussell]

I’ve gone Fish to score and hibs win 18/1

(Has the bookie bashing thread disappeared out of interest?)

[Stuart93]

Good decision.

Not sure ALF deserved to lose his place but good option from the bench

[Donegal Hibby]

Hanlon on the bench again.

NM obviously rates Rocky.

Rocky's been covering alot ground since Monty came in , wouldn't be surprised if he prefers him over Hanlon .

[flash]

How about it?

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Boyle
Newall
Jeggo
Youan

Doidge
Vente.

Good bench options now available too.

As I was saying.

[GreenGray]

Hasn’t taken to Hanlon has he?

I do worry that the lack of a left sided centre half will hurt us


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[Tambo]

I'm happy with that team.

Mon the Hibs.

[Allant1981]

Good strong team with some decent options on the bench

[500miles]

Hasn’t taken to Hanlon has he?

I do worry that the lack of a left sided centre half will hurt us


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I think he sees a great deal of potential in Rocky and he is very focused on developing guys like him.

[WeeRussell]

Hasn’t taken to Hanlon has he?

I do worry that the lack of a left sided centre half will hurt us


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Maybe Hanlon not yet 100%? Or is but doesn’t want to change things.. I’m sure he’ll play his part and Monters will like him fine.

I’m not worried about the left-sided thing at all. Never have been. If we’re defending properly that’ll do me.

[Since90+2]

I think he sees a great deal of potential in Rocky and he is very focused on developing guys like him.

I think you could be right. Hanlon isn't going to get any better at his age, whereas Rocky there is that potential.