Team for Tuesday?

[LewysGot2]

We need to get 3 points. That's vital. However, we also have a possible 120 plus minutes on Saturday in the offing and a fabulous opportunity to get to yet another final at Easter Road West in December.

We'll need to maximise chances of winning on Tuesday but leave something in the tank for the weekend...so who plays against Ross Co?

I think he'll make a few changes but not wholesale ones...and the club backroom team will have all the stats around health and fitness performance to make a call on who might need a rest and who has the legs for both.

Funny feeling ALF might start and there will be minutes for Levitt, Hanlon and Stevenson but not necessarily starting.

Thoughts?

[CapitalGreen]

We need to get 3 points. That's vital. However, we also have a possible 120 plus minutes on Saturday in the offing and a fabulous opportunity to get to yet another final at Easter Road West in December.

We'll need to maximise chances of winning on Tuesday but leave something in the tank for the weekend...so who plays against Ross Co?

I think he'll make a few changes but not wholesale ones...and the club backroom team will have all the stats around health and fitness performance to make a call on who might need a rest and who has the legs for both.

Funny feeling ALF might start and there will be minutes for Levitt, Hanlon and Stevenson but not necessarily starting.

Thoughts?

We should play our full strength team on Tuesday.

Aberdeen have a difficult away game on Wednesday night and the semi will be their 4th difficult game in 10 days so they will likely be suffering from fatigue more than us.

[Allant1981]

Marshall(would prefer wollacott)
Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita
Boyle
Newell
Levitt
Youan
Vente
ALF

[Donegal Hibby]

Marshall.

Miller .
Fish .
Rocky .
Obita .

Boyle.
Jeggo.
Newell.
Youan.

Doidge ( if fit otherwise Alf )
Vente .

[Pretty Boy]

Same as yesterday if everyone is fit and recovered. The roles will undoubtedly be tweaked a bit but the personnel was fine yesterday.

Tuesday to Saturday is plenty recovery time and Aberdeen play a day later and have a far more hectic schedule than us at the moment.

[WhileTheChief..]

We appear to be getting a settled first team.

I'd also go with the same 11 or only make 1 or 2 changes depending on fitness / injuries. Looking at the 3 posts above mine, we're all saying similar.

This has got be a good thing if we're trying to get the squad used to a system. Minimal changes, keeping things simple, with whoever coming in knowing exactly what their role is.

Will be good to see how we do against one of the weaker sides in the league and I'd expect us to win.

[Skol]

The team did well yesterday. No need to change anything.

[Nicho87]

I’d go

Marshall
Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Levitt
Jeggo

Boyle
Youan
Vente
ALF

Give newell a rest he must be close to playing every minute

[Paulie Walnuts]

I’d go:

Wollacott

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Jeggo
Newell
Levitt

Boyle
Vente
Youan

Suspect it’ll be the same as yesterday though, possibly with Jair out and ALF in.

[B.H.F.C]

I think he might freshen up a position or two. The one obvious change we could make would be bringing Levitt in. Someone to get on the ball and play some forward passes quickly will be important in this game and he doesn’t mind a shot either.

Need to go and win this game.

[Skol]

I think he might freshen up a position or two. The one obvious change we could make would be bringing Levitt in. Someone to get on the ball and play some forward passes quickly will be important in this game and he doesn’t mind a shot either.

Need to go and win this game.

I would like to see levitt get a chance, but which of newell and Jeggo misses out.

[Broken Gnome]

I'd be semi tempted to rest Boyle and to find a way to play Levitt given we'll have more of the Ball, but you'd risk meddling too much by bringing in too many changes.

[CapitalGreen]

I would like to see levitt get a chance, but which of newell and Jeggo misses out.

Newell could be rested as looked to be struggling with his ankle again in the first half yesterday.

[HendoDelivered]

Marshall(would prefer wollacott)
Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita
Boyle
Newell
Levitt
Youan
Vente
ALF

This

[B.H.F.C]

I would like to see levitt get a chance, but which of newell and Jeggo misses out.

If just basing it on football, he’d come in for Jeggo for me. To be fair, Montgomery must trust him defensively because he’s brought him on for Jeggo at important stages yesterday and at Tynecastle. The way Newell went down first half I was surprised he played on so could be a possibility of him being left out, he’s hardly missed a minute.

[LewysGot2]

Newell could be rested as looked to be struggling with his ankle again in the first half yesterday.

That was one definite concern.

[Skol]

If just basing it on football, he’d come in for Jeggo for me. To be fair, Montgomery must trust him defensively because he’s brought him on for Jeggo at important stages yesterday and at Tynecastle. The way Newell went down first half I was surprised he played on so could be a possibility of him being left out, he’s hardly missed a minute.

Ah yes, I had forgotten about newell going down early on and I was surprised when he continued. Resting him ahead of hampden would be a sensible option and gives levitt important time on the pitch.

[Unseen work]

Think Newell might be rested as he seems to have had a couple of knocks of late.

I’d be surprised if Jair will start due to playing so many minutes and I think it might be a quick turnaround to start again when he previously had little minutes.

…………………Marshall……….

Miller…..Fish…….Rocky…..Obita…..

Boyle…..Jeggo…Levitt…..Youan….

……………Vente….ALF…….

That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gave Whittikar his first start at the right of midfield and kept Boyle up top.

[Iain G]

Newell could be rested as looked to be struggling with his ankle again in the first half yesterday.

Did he play with his moonboot on again?

[JammyDoidger]

I'd like to see Levitt come in for Jeggo, Alf come in for Jair. We might need to rest newell at some point so maybe this is the game.

[john rossi]

I just wish Mongomery would adopt 433 which would include Levit IMO better option than either Alf or Tavares asking a lot of Jeggo and Newel in centre of midfield but he is to stubborn as 442 seems to be his only style of play.

[Tambo]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Rocky
Obita

Jair
Jeggo
Levitt
Youan

Boyle
Vente

Would be my team, Newell has had a few wacks this season so no harm in a rest here.

[CapitalGreen]

I just wish Mongomery would adopt 433 which would include Levit IMO better option than either Alf or Tavares asking a lot of Jeggo and Newel in centre of midfield but he is to stubborn as 442 seems to be his only style of play.

I’d be stubborn too if that style had lead me to being Champion in my previous job and only 1 defeat in the first 7 games at my next club which was in dire straits when I joined.

[badabing67]

Would it be a surprise if Whitaker got a start for this one, possibly in the thoughts for a starting spot, surely its only a matter of time for him now to get a start I also think Tavares could start this one as well . Also expecting Simon Murray to get a goal so I hope we can score more than 1

[B.H.F.C]

Would it be a surprise if Whitaker got a start for this one, possibly in the thoughts for a starting spot, surely its only a matter of time for him now to get a start I also think Tavares could start this one as well . Also expecting Simon Murray to get a goal so I hope we can score more than 1

I think it would be a surprise if Whittaker started. Saying that, I was surprised that Tavares started yesterday.

[berwickhibee]

Is doidge injured??

[badabing67]

Is doidge injured??


Not sure I don't think Doidge was on the bench yesterday, but Landers was

[Allant1981]

I just wish Mongomery would adopt 433 which would include Levit IMO better option than either Alf or Tavares asking a lot of Jeggo and Newel in centre of midfield but he is to stubborn as 442 seems to be his only style of play.

At least you're not calling him an imposter this week

[CockneyRebel]

Same team as yesterday if all fit and well with maybe Levitt for Jair.

[Donegal Hibby]

Doidge hopefully back according to Monty here . Personally I'd play him with Vente as Ross county are quite big and physical .

Would it maybe be a good idea to put Newell on the bench for this one and try Levitt instead ?
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/monty-full-focus-on-ross-county

[Franck Stanton]

Don't think we can underestimate Ross County. They are well organised & play some nice football. We are not in the position to go out thinking we just need to turn up for the game, we wi l have to put The hard work in to secure all 3 points.
Yes, rest one or two players, (at most), that are carrying knocks but play our strongest fittest eleven.

[JohnM1875]

Don't think we can underestimate Ross County. They are well organised & play some nice football. We are not in the position to go out thinking we just need to turn up for the game, we wi l have to put The hard work in to secure all 3 points.
Yes, rest one or two players, (at most), that are carrying knocks but play our strongest fittest eleven.

True. I'll admit I probably thought it would be a piece of piss against Dundee but they surprised me. County will be the same, often have a hard game against them.

Confident the team will be prepared and focused for the task at hand. Buzzing for the game.

[sauzeelegod]

I’d like to see a 3412 to get Levitt involved but no chance that’s happening.

Marshall

Fish
Rocky
Hanlon

Miller
Jeggo
Newell
Obita

Levitt

Boyle
Vente

It will be 442 though.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

…………………Marshall……….

Miller…..Fish…….Rocky…..Obita…..

Jair….Newell..…Levitt…..Youan….

……………Vente….ALF…….

[Gmack7]

Very hard game tonight,They were apparently very good away at Motherwell on Saturday where Mackay though they could have scored 7, he can be a caramel wafer though, cmon Hibs

[Mcbizz1998]

I would be happy with the same team as Saturday but wouldn't be against Jojo in goals and maybe Levitt in for Jeggo. I like Jeggo but maybe don't require such a defensive player v Ross County at home?

[Donegal Hibby]

I would be happy with the same team as Saturday but wouldn't be against Jojo in goals and maybe Levitt in for Jeggo. I like Jeggo but maybe don't require such a defensive player v Ross County at home?

Would Jeggo not maybe be a better option than Levitt considering Ross county are quite big and physical?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Would Jeggo not maybe be a better option than Levitt considering Ross county are quite big and physical?

I’d go with Levitt, I’m a big fan of Jeggo but they’re going to sit in and try frustrate us, we need the creativity. Levitt can look after himself as well btw, as shown vs Luzern he’s no pushover.


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[Since452]

I think most will be thinking tonight should be a routine win with one eye on the semi. I expect us to win but we need a really professional performance tonight or we'll be stung. They will be well organised.

[Donegal Hibby]

I’d go with Levitt, I’m a big fan of Jeggo but they’re going to sit in and try frustrate us, we need the creativity. Levitt can look after himself as well btw, as shown vs Luzern he’s no pushover.


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I had thought maybe Jeggo would have been more suited than Levitt physically though your right about in the Luzern game he was no pushover and they will probably sit in against us so maybe abit extra creativity is needed tonight. It's good Monty has good options to choose from too 👍

[Billy Whizz]

Whatever team he play tonight, we urgently need the 3 points
We’ve had a tough run of fixtures of late, and the points total has been low, probably as expected

[Steve20]

As much as the team looks a bit better since Montgomery has come in, he's still only won 1 league game in 6. Yes, the last two are against Rangers and Celtic. Hearts away a point isn't the worst. But the Kilmarnock and Dundee results were poor.

If we're looking to still challenge for third, games like tonight have to start being comfortable wins, despite how much people say County are an ok side.

[WhileTheChief..]

Agreed. This is one of our easier league games and we need to win.

We’re forever saying the league is weak but when we face Ross Co of the likes suddenly we need to be patient and cautious against hard to beat sides!

Well nah. Let’s have a bit of swagger and go into these matches expecting a convincing win for a change.

3-0 Hibs.

[Keepthefaith]

As much as the team looks a bit better since Montgomery has come in, he's still only won 1 league game in 6. Yes, the last two are against Rangers and Celtic. Hearts away a point isn't the worst. But the Kilmarnock and Dundee results were poor.

If we're looking to still challenge for third, games like tonight have to start being comfortable wins, despite how much people say County are an ok side.

Kilmarnock was his first game FFS and he'd only been here a few days! Dundee played well and I think have only lost 2 games so far and we played well without putting the ball in the net. Give him a break eh?

[KeithTheHibby]

Huge game this evening therefore strongest team available. Saturday takes care of itself.

Need to start making inroads on St Mirren - they are away to Parkhead tomorrow night then we play the saints midweek next - not inconceivable that we could only be 2 points behind them after these games...

[Donegal Hibby]

As much as the team looks a bit better since Montgomery has come in, he's still only won 1 league game in 6. Yes, the last two are against Rangers and Celtic. Hearts away a point isn't the worst. But the Kilmarnock and Dundee results were poor.

If we're looking to still challenge for third, games like tonight have to start being comfortable wins, despite how much people say County are an ok side.

I think the wins will come hopefully starting tonight. The Sevco game I thought was probably the worst we played , Drawing at Rugby park isn't all that bad a result though after being 2 up it was disappointing I'd grant you that though seeing as it was the managers first game I don't think we can really judge him on it too harshly.

The Dundee game I think on another day we'd have scored 2 or 3 , disappointing result ? , yes though there was lots of positives to take from it too . A point at tiny , beating St mirren in the cup , drawing with Celtic , signs are encouraging.

Totally agree that if we are looking to challenge for 3rd these are the game's we need to be winning ,I'd like to win it comfortably though I'd take a 1-0 or 2-1 right now if offered, as long as we win is the main thing ! . Ross county won't be an easy game tonight though I don't think there are any easy games in the league tbh .

[McGruber]

I'd like to see Levitt come in for Jeggo, Alf come in for Jair. We might need to rest newell at some point so maybe this is the game.

Same. I'm glad Montgomery gave everyone a clean slate and was good to see Jair get a chance instead of written off without knowing. That said, whilst okay last time out he needs to start offering us something more. At this point in time we have more useful players in Levitt and Alf to come in. If Jair does get another start tonight he needs to be doing something of note

[Since452]

Levitt can't be far away from starting now. I'd like to see him get a run of games. Tonight would be a good game for him as we'll have a lot of the ball i'd have thought. He showed in the European games he can defend if he needs to as well.

[Golden Bear]

Joe Newell has taken a few knocks of late and I wouldn't be surprised if he's rested. I think Levitt could get a game tonight.

[Hibernian Verse]

Same. I'm glad Montgomery gave everyone a clean slate and was good to see Jair get a chance instead of written off without knowing. That said, whilst okay last time out he needs to start offering us something more. At this point in time we have more useful players in Levitt and Alf to come in. If Jair does get another start tonight he needs to be doing something of note

Can't see Alf or Levitt playing right mid though.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Kilmarnock was his first game FFS and he'd only been here a few days! Dundee played well and I think have only lost 2 games so far and we played well without putting the ball in the net. Give him a break eh?

You can get all antsy about it if you want but it’s absolutely correct. We’re finishing up the first round of fixtures tonight and we’ve only won 2. If we have any ambition to do anything of note this season then we simply have to start winning some games and they won’t get all that much easier than tonight.

[McGruber]

Can't see Alf or Levitt playing right mid though.

Wouldn't need to be a straight swap. Have Boyle right, ALF top and Levitt middle

[andrew70]

Wouldn't need to be a straight swap. Have Boyle right, ALF top and Levitt middle

But Boyle and Youan can’t both play out wide. Our results have proven that. We leak too many goals.

[number9dream]

According to Opta, only Celtic and Rangers have more 'high turnovers' than Ross County, so we need to be sharp knocking it about at the back and from these goal-kick routines. Need to be on the front foot as much as possible and pin them back...

[McGruber]

But Boyle and Youan can’t both play out wide. Our results have proven that. We leak too many goals.

I can't tell if you are being serious or not 😅

Clean sheet v Celtic with Jair wide right and Youan left - Jair isn't the defensive enforcer we've missed wide right that made the difference to Boyle not being there!

In any case, I'm not big on 4-4-2 and would rather we had 3 central

[Greenbeard]

Doidge hopefully back according to Monty here . Personally I'd play him with Vente as Ross county are quite big and physical .

Would it maybe be a good idea to put Newell on the bench for this one and try Levitt instead ?
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/monty-full-focus-on-ross-county
If Doidge doesn't make it and Landers is on the bench again it would be good to see him get a few minutes late on - but maybe only if we are comfortably ahead.

[Hibernian Verse]

Wouldn't need to be a straight swap. Have Boyle right, ALF top and Levitt middle

I'm not sure you can take one player (Jair) out the team and add two more we might get a points deduction

[ancient hibee]

Rest Newell on the bench and replace him with Levitt. When we signed him quite a few on here said he would be our best midfielder. Time to find out.

[Brightside]

A couple of changes for sure. Most mentioned on here.

[Wilson]

Agreed. This is one of our easier league games and we need to win.

We’re forever saying the league is weak but when we face Ross Co of the likes suddenly we need to be patient and cautious against hard to beat sides!

Well nah. Let’s have a bit of swagger and go into these matches expecting a convincing win for a change.

3-0 Hibs.

Good luck with that.

[andrew70]

I can't tell if you are being serious or not 😅

Clean sheet v Celtic with Jair wide right and Youan left - Jair isn't the defensive enforcer we've missed wide right that made the difference to Boyle not being there!

In any case, I'm not big on 4-4-2 and would rather we had 3 central

Being perfectly serious, we were much more balanced with Jair out wide. He’s a good player and deserves a run of 5/6 games. In any case though he done more tracking back in one game, albeit against Celtic, than Boyle has done all season. As acknowledged by Montgomery.

Many goals this season have come from our wingers switching off. We need everyone on their game tonight. It’s massive in terms of our league hopes.

[JimBHibees]

As much as the team looks a bit better since Montgomery has come in, he's still only won 1 league game in 6. Yes, the last two are against Rangers and Celtic. Hearts away a point isn't the worst. But the Kilmarnock and Dundee results were poor.

If we're looking to still challenge for third, games like tonight have to start being comfortable wins, despite how much people say County are an ok side.

Yes definitely want the three points however we're they not 3 1 up at Motherwell until late on so will be tough physical game.

[Allant1981]

Wollacott starting