Hibs v Ross County

[EdinMike]

Back to squeaky bum time…

[OstKurve Hibs]

Ffs another balls up

[SHODAN]

That reminded me of Zibi's against Hearts when he took the ball off Jones' head.

[nickwhibs]

Why does NM make these strange subs. It really hands momentum back to the opposition.

[Paulie Walnuts]

That is so poor from Wollacott.

[LaMotta]

Not really. That’s a definite booking by the laws of the game. The others that I’ve seen are subjective to the booking process.

Are you kidding? Did you see the foul on Miller on the first half? It was a blatant pull back to stop him attacking - nothing subjective about that one. The Levitt one was far more subjective.

[OtleyHibs]

Made it tougher for ourselves than it needs to be

Need a third to kill this off

[USA_Hibee]

Fixed that for you. :greengrin

:greengrin

[supermcginn]

We've been all over the shop since Hanlon came on.

[Ryan91]

Get a 3rd here Hibs. Staggies haven't been in this at all this half.

[Off the bar]

Why does NM make these strange subs. It really hands momentum back to the opposition.

Missing Jeggo badly now

[CMac1988]

Wollocoat misses the punch but Delf needs to know there's no one near him. Makes the end a little more interesting. I was happy with running down the clock.

[silverhibee]

Why does NM make these strange subs. It really hands momentum back to the opposition.

Yip, that needs to stop.

[Jack Hackett]

I had hopes Del would show something tonight... that hasn't given me any encouragement 🙄

[Crunchie]

Get Joe on now

[cabbageandribs1875]

Delf going for a brace

[greenlex]

We've been all over the shop since Hanlon came on.
More to do with jeggo going off and no suitable replacement.

[Irish_Steve]

We've been all over the shop since Hanlon came on.

Yes, it's all Hanlon's fault that the goalie flapped at a cross

[e2los]

Here we go again.

Can't afford to throw this away, we were looking safe.

Scary at the back.

[DaveF]

These subs have been an utter disaster. It's going to be backs to the wall from here on in.

And the keeper has had a shocker with that cross.

[TrinityHFC]

Wollocoat misses the punch but Delf needs to know there's no one near him. Makes the end a little more interesting. I was happy with running down the clock.

Delf can’t do much about that. Keeper error.

[ElginHibbie]

Actually impressive 11 guys can seemingly just forget how to play football

[cabbageandribs1875]

get campbell on

[LaMotta]

The only one that was stick on for me was the block. Led with his arm and caught him with his elbow. The arm wasn't intentional but the block was. Stopped Youan breaking. Yellow all day. Wouldn't have an issue with the Levitt one otherwise.

That should have been a a yellow agreed but surely you thought the pull back on Miller was a yellow??

[ChicoM1875]

Boruc next?

[Vault Boy]

Levitt is so ****ing good at football

[Pretty Boy]

Great move that. Should have been a goal.

[B.H.F.C]

We got complacent with all the subs. Goal was coming. Big 15 minutes.

[Callum_62]

I had hopes Del would show something tonight... that hasn't given me any encouragement [emoji849]I wouldn't blame him for the og to be honest

Bad bad mistake from the keeper and just unlucky at cannoned off Self

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[Coach Jon]

Pub league defending now.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Get Newell on now.

[J-C]

Keeper in no mans land, Delferriere could do nothing to avoid that, he's blameless.

[Crunchie]

So so poor from Lewey there

[Off the bar]

Malky McKay just looks like an utter ****

[Steve20]

A top flight team should simply not be as bad at defending as we are. It’s embarrassing at times how shambolic it is.

We have some good attacking players that can hurt teams, so so frustrating that the defending costs us so much.

[CMac1988]

That should have been a a yellow agreed but surely you thought the pull back on Miller was a yellow??

I honestly can't remember it to comment but I'll believe you. :agree:

[Jack Hackett]

We got complacent with all the subs. Goal was coming. Big 15 minutes.

10+ now... yes, I'm watching the clock 😒

[cabbageandribs1875]

why did jair leave that, if he's offside he's offside, there's no other hibs player there

[SteveHFC]

****ing poor

[Stuart93]

We absolutely cannot chuck this

Aw ffs.

[USA_Hibee]

This is happening far too many times. Criminal.

[SHODAN]

AaaaaaaaAaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Crunchie]

A top flight team should simply not be as bad at defending as we are. It’s embarrassing at times how shambolic it is.

We have some good attacking players that can hurt teams, so so frustrating that the defending costs us so much.
The defence was solid until he took Rocky off

[Ryan91]

Ffs

[Pretty Boy]

2-2.

We have absolutely falling apart defensively since the changes. Delferriere in particular has had a mare since coming on.

[Callum_62]

Subs were way way to early



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[CMac1988]

Too many subs for the sake of it has ****ed us.

[Hibernian Verse]

****ing hell

[cabbageandribs1875]

and there it is 2-2

[hibee_girl]

We have fallen apart since making the subs

[Since452]

Shambles

[neil7908]

That is so poor from Wollacott.

I know it's very early in his career but can we not sign a solid keeper!

[e2los]

We absolutely cannot chuck this

Looks like we are trying to now after all the calm composed play.

[Ryan91]

The defence was solid until he took Rocky off

Unfortunately, I agree.

[Hibbyradge]

Nap

[Irish_Steve]

County could win this

[makaveli1875]

**** sake

[B.H.F.C]

I think Montgomery has had a shocker second half. Thought the game was done. Stupid subs.

[silverhibee]

Enjoying Chris Cadden doing commentary.

Deary me 2-2

Stupid making these subs when there was no need for them.

[J-C]

****ing fell apart here, WTF

[LaMotta]

Shambolic management. We got away with that v St Mirren. Hopefully can nick a winner tonight.

[USA_Hibee]

Honestly would not be surprised to see them win this.

[Stuart93]

That’s a ****ing shocker

[blackpoolhibs]

This is completely down to the manager ****ing about with all these subs.:rolleyes:

[OtleyHibs]

We were comfortable, unnecessary changes amd we have crumbled

10 mins give or take to redeem it

[makaveli1875]

I think Montgomery has had a shocker second half. Thought the game was done.

Subs have backfired big time

[DaveF]

All on Montgomery. His subs have been horrendous and he has chucked this game.

[neil7908]

Manager learning a lot tonight about who he can trust.

[Pretty Boy]

I think Montgomery has had a shocker second half. Thought the game was done. Stupid subs.

Definitely.

Defence had largely strolled it. Takes off Jeggo and Rocky way too early and it's been panic stations.

[Jack Hackett]

From the sublime to the ridiculous

[expresso]

Just so Hibs

[Keith_M]

Monty has to share part of the blame for this.

We were fine till he decided to change things.

[JammyDoidger]

Manager to blame here, said it from his very first game, make subs for the sake of making subs. That game was done, and he ***** about with centre half's etc. he's costing us points not gaining us them. Draws aren't good enough we need to find a way to win this with what's left on the park.

[Joe6-2]

Just WTF

[Scottie]

This is completely down to the manager ****ing about with all these subs.:rolleyes:
Not the 1st time he’s been stupid with his subs either

[nickwhibs]

Those subs killed us. Absolutely mental to throw the game like this.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I know it's very early in his career but can we not sign a solid keeper!

Not sure if he was available but we should have been all over Marciano.

[1875Sean]

Le Fondre off, at least I can stop hearing cliff butcher his name

[Stuart93]

Our fringe players are nowhere near good enough.

The managers had an absolute shocker.

We should’ve been seeing that game out.

[one day maybe...]

Unfortunately, I agree.

Never change the defence unless you need to

[McGruber]

This is squarely on Monty. Stupid subs

[pollution]

I should have known better...........................

[Helensburghhibs]

Like it or not lewis plays a massibe part in both goals as well

[HibeeHendo]

No coincidence that the defence have all looked like a nervous wreck since Hanlon came on. Useless.

[neil7908]

New manager, new players, same old Hibs

[Since452]

Manager learning a lot tonight about who he can trust.

He can't afford to keep learning. Needs to start delivering.

[HendoDelivered]

I think I prefer Marshall to Wallocott

[Callum_62]

Wtf is this ref on btw

Incredible

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[Joe6-2]

I think I prefer Marshall to Wallocott

That’s frightening

[CMac1988]

Another foul not given. Ref is has been upgraded from prick to ****.

[Irish_Steve]

Like it or not lewis plays a massibe part in both goals as well

Which one??

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Bizarre subs when we were cruising. Poor game management

[Exuberance1875]

What keeper?

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Wallacott. Absolutely hopeless. Cheers anyway

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Can see County winning this now!

[expresso]

Why did he bring Hanlon on?

[Stuart93]

This is a shocker. We’re desperate for 3 points.

Would’ve had us up in 5th

[WhileTheChief..]

This is squarely on Monty. Stupid subs

Yup, not for the first time either.

In total control then changes it for no reason. Ridiculous.

[supermcginn]

No coincidence that the defence have all looked like a nervous wreck since Hanlon came on. Useless.

He can't have any complaints about a lack of game time under this manager, he's came on and been absolutely hopeless.

[LaMotta]

What the **** is wrong with this ref? He is totally clueless.

[hibee_girl]

What happened to the rule players had to go off whatever part of the pitch they are at?

[Up-the-slope]

Jeggo going off and us suddenly looking soft is becoming a theme.... We maybe need to recognise just how how balances the team and how much protects defence.

We can still find a winner

[Joe6-2]

I’m gutted, thought we were turning a corner, slowly but turning it all the same

[dp00]

Hanlon makes defence nervous


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[Hibernian Verse]

What happened to not changing the defence after a game and 2/3 of clean sheets

[OstKurve Hibs]

Well over this **** like, fall to bits constantly

[TrinityHFC]

Poor start, then we do well to get ahead, then chuck it away. Not great so far. This is what is always bound to happen though when we chop and change managers. We are a learning vehicle again for whatever period of time..

[Helensburghhibs]

Which one??

Both. First one garbage pass inside gave away the freekick, second he managed to make simon murray look lime prime Ronaldo

[NC1875]

Hanlon makes defence nervous


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There’s a shock

[Callum_62]

Wallacott. Absolutely hopeless. Cheers anywayYou said that at half time when they had zero shots on target though and he had done literally nothing wrong?

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[CMac1988]

Alf chests it down. Foul. This **** tried an alleyoop. Play on.

[J-C]

Making subs to keep players happy and give them game time when it's not needed, make subs when they're either tired or not playing well, leave well alone.

[jeffers]

Definitely down to Monty. Our changes made us worse, their changes made them better.

[Crunchie]

Yes Monty made the changes way too early for me but surely the man can be forgiven in thinking Hanlon's good enough to bring on and slot into defence. His first 2 touches were akin to a teenager making his first appearance, and look at his positioning for their second, County have 2 players in the box to our 5. The guy is finished imo

[Cuikyhibs]

His subs are brutal

[Exuberance1875]

You said that at half time when they had zero shots on target though and he had done literally nothing wrong?

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Yet he still dropped a cross under no pressure and looked nervous…who’d have seen this coming

[Stuart93]

Reckon the managers shown how inexperienced he is.

Wholesale substitutions were not required.

[Since452]

I'd take the point right now

[Bostonhibby]

His subs are brutalHis subs weren't required

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[Callum_62]

7 mins added

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[Bristolhibby]

Is this ref trying to wind us up?

Everything he calls is wrong.

J

[Gatecrasher]

Absolute horror show the last half an hour. We looked so comfortable as well :rolleyes:

[Up-the-slope]

plenty ET for winner

[JammyDoidger]

Reckon the managers shown how inexperienced he is.

Wholesale substitutions were not required.

We got away with it against St Johnstone and St Mirren, he's at it every week. Just likes making subs for the sake of it.

[SaulGoodman]

plenty ET for winner

Only one team going to win this.

[supermcginn]

Yes Monty made the changes way too early for me but surely the man can be forgiven in thinking Hanlon's good enough to bring on and slot into defence. His first 2 touches were akin to a teenager making his first appearance, and look at his positioning for their second, County have 2 players in the box to our 5. The guy is finished imo

100 percent

[FC1875]

Subs really affected the game.

Ref has been terrible.

[e2los]

7 minutes added time to win this..

[berwickhibee]

Boyle our big hope👃💚

[Dashing Bob S]

Yes Monty made the changes way too early for me but surely the man can be forgiven in thinking Hanlon's good enough to bring on and slot into defence. His first 2 touches were akin to a teenager making his first appearance, and look at his positioning for their second, County have 2 players in the box to our 5. The guy is finished imo

Time to seriously get rid

[GRA]

Absolute horror show the last half an hour. We looked so comfortable as well :rolleyes:

Subs from both sides changed game in their favour. I understand him trying to balance game Time but hopefully Monty has learned who he can trust now.

[JammyDoidger]

He's took both our strikers off and left us with Boyle upfront at home to Ross county when we need a goal. That's absolutely mental. Is there another manager on the planet that would make these decisions? Why always us man😂

[Jim44]

Poor, poor management substitute decision. Don’t fix what doesn’t need fixed. Very disappointed in Montgomery.

[Pretty Boy]

The fact we have Josh Campbell playing as a striker sums up the subs tonight really.

[Coach Jon]

Their strikers are winning every ball pumped into our box, Hanlon is such a sap.

[percy veer]

too may draws against teams we really should be beating, got away with the subs against st mirren but bad mistake tonight

[Since452]

Home draws against Dundee and Ross County is pish

[allmodcons]

I’m ****ing fed up with clueless managers.

Coasting at 2v0 and he’s changed our shape and a solid back line.

Why the need to bring on subs when everything is going well.

Absolutely criminal.

[stokesmessiah]

Can’t wait until we have Messi for games like this

[K-Zazu]

Their strikers are winning every ball pumped into our box, Hanlon is such a sap.

He was finished about 2 year ago

[Callum_62]

Delf has had an absolute nightmare

1 Min left and he's flying in giving away a needless foul

Brainless

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[blackpoolhibs]

Nevermind, the manager will learn from this. :rolleyes:

[The Harp Awakes]

Poor, poor management substitute decision. Don’t fix what doesn’t need fixed. Very disappointed in Montgomery.

He did the same v St Mirren in the league cup when we were comfortable at 2-1 and we got away with it with 2 late goals.

[SaulGoodman]

Delferriere has had an absolute nightmare since coming on

[CMac1988]

too may draws against teams we really should be beating, got away with the subs against st mirren but bad mistake tonight

Compare our head to head against Ross County Vs our chums across the city and you'll see why people would take their kids trick or treating Vs to the football! :wink:

[JammyDoidger]

Delferriere has had an absolute nightmare since coming on

Why is he even coming on? Unbelievable

[Heisenberg]

That’s squarely on Montgomery. Awful subs cost us.

[tonyrougier123]

Delferriere should be nowhere near the first team! Brutal.

[e2los]

Didn't think we were back to throwing away 2 goal leads.

Very disappointing..

[Bridge hibs]

Thank **** Im still locked in that halloween themed escape room tonight

[B.H.F.C]

Shocking from Montgomery.

[SlickShoes]

Howler from the goalie has sold the game, the changes were not necessary but the goalie was brutal.

[Unseen work]

We cannot give away 2 goals leads.

We need to beat teams like Dundee and county at home.

2-0 and so comfortable and chuck it.

Hugely frustrating

[USA_Hibee]

Disappointing result. 2 points dropped again. We NEED to be beating teams like this EVERY game.

[JammyDoidger]

That’s squarely on Montgomery. Awful subs cost us.

Been happening every week. Done the same at killie left us with Campbell upfront in his first game, st johnsone he was bringing a 16 year old on at 1-0, St Mirren he did the same, he's off his head.

[MWHIBBIES]

Howler from the goalie has sold the game, the changes were not necessary but the goalie was brutal.

Changes were totally to blame.

[The Captain....]

That is absolutely ****ing dreadful, throwing it away again. There is some amount of dross in this squad.

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[allmodcons]

Delferriere has had an absolute nightmare since coming on

He’s ****ing garbage.

Should never be anywhere near our first team.

Totally inept management tonight.

[Stuart93]

That’s ****ing terrible

Would’ve gave us a boost for Saturday as well.

We’re struggling to get a win

[J-C]

Well that was a pish result after being 2 up, manager at fault for that.

[Hibernian Verse]

Changes were totally to blame.

The changes never fresh air punched a cross to be fair

[supermcginn]

We won't be seeing Hanlon much more under Montgomery after that I reckon.

[Heisenberg]

We were absolutely strolling that too. Hanlon coming on completely unsettled the defence. Looked totally lost.

[tonyrougier123]

County changes trumped our desire to make needless ones and swung the game in key areas where we were absolutely dominant.

[TrinityHFC]

Have to be concerned at that. We are pretty blunt going forward now, Boyle and Youan are shadows of what they should be and you just can’t make those subs. Here we go again…

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

That’s squarely on Montgomery. Awful subs cost us.

This

[Paulie Walnuts]

Another crap result. Our lack of wins is a huge cause for concern. Third could b be out of sight soon.

[Bostonhibby]

Johnsonesque substitutions.

Just keep Jeggo on and finish the game off at 2-0.



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[Tambo]

That was very disappointing not to come away with the 3 points

Well played Jair and Jeggo who both was my standard performers, I agree with some of the changes were to blame.

[wookie70]

Ridiculous subs cost 2 points.

[berwickhibee]

That's as bad a display from a manager I have ever seen. The changes were needless and pointless. Absolutely criminal.

[Berwickhibby]

The subs that came on especially Delferrier and Hanlon were poor, not impressed with The goalie either…. From cruising to hanging on

[Northernhibee]

Going by the first game of the season and tonight, Delferriere must be up there for one of the worst Hibs players of the last ten years. Even at two up of the ball goes near him he just starts blootering it anywhere in a blind panic.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

We won't be seeing Hanlon much more under Montgomery after that I reckon.

Or Stevenson I hope

[1875Sean]

Delferriere has had an absolute nightmare since coming on

God knows what he did to earn a 3 year deal, never looked good enough for the first team

[Crunchie]

We were absolutely strolling that too. Hanlon coming on completely unsettled the defence. Looked totally lost.
And he's our captain, I doubt Monty will bring him on again until we're at least 4 up.

[Jim44]

Changes were totally to blame.

Montgomery has to take the blame for that farce. No way we are climbing the league with poor game management.

[H18S NX]

Definitely down to Monty. Our changes made us worse, their changes made them better....spot on.

[allmodcons]

That’s squarely on Montgomery. Awful subs cost us.

100%

Shocking game management.

I’m no expert but ****ing about with your shape and back line when you’re 2 up and in no trouble is ****ing criminal.

How he can’t see something as basic as that is really worrying.

[scm70nyd1973]

Change yes but not the defence

[Paulie Walnuts]

God knows what he did to earn a 3 year deal, never looked good enough for the first team

:faf:

Forgot about that.

[silverhibee]

Well that was a pish result after being 2 up, manager at fault for that.

Manager has to take the blame, and he needs to learn that Hanlon and Stevenson are finished for Hibs.

Baffling subs.

[Since452]

Hanlon came on and cleared the ball off his own arm in the box and Delf came on and scored an OG. Honking subs and did nothing apart from make us nervous from a position of total control.

[SaulGoodman]

Changing the spine of the team when there’s still half an hour to go is ****ing mental at the best of times, even worse when the players coming on are nowhere near the level we need them to be at.

Absolutely bizarre decision making and not for the first time.

[jeffers]

Hanlon getting lots of stick but Fish didn’t exactly cover himself in glory for their equaliser.

[cabbageandribs1875]

six points from six home games

what a freakin return that is

[Frogga]

Think it's unfair to blame it 100% on our subs. Dhanda coming on was massive for them.

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[Keith_M]

That's us on W-1, D-5, L-1 in the league since Monty took over.

If this continues we'll be lucky to finish top six.

[hhibs]

That was down to Montgomery,hope he accepts his mistakes,game was won,dreadful in his subs.,completely upset the team balance.

[Callum_62]

I'm no going to go all in on delf being just 21 but he had a mare when he came on

Rocky and Jeggo had no need to come off and we lost most of our solidness when theh came off
Dhanda changed the game but the bottom line was our subs made us much worse and there's made them better

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[delbert]

That’s squarely on Montgomery. Awful subs cost us.

100% appalling game management from the manager, trying to be too bloody smart and got reamed. No need for half those subs, Hanlon brought on, first touch almost concedes a spot kick and suddenly the centre of the defence is marshmallow, Delferriere is utterly howling and shouldn’t be near the first team but the manager better learn he is in with the big boys now and that display of tactical nonsense in the second half was a car crash

[SaulGoodman]

Think it's unfair to blame it 100% on our subs. Dhanda coming on was massive for them.

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Not a good sign that Ross County are bringing players on that change the game and we can’t.

[dp00]

Hanlon getting lots of stick but Fish didn’t exactly cover himself in glory for their equaliser.

He was solid till he came on tho …


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[expresso]

Hopefully Hanlon’s last appearance. He completely unsettled the defence and did his best to concede a penalty..

[ED Hibee]

Don’t understand what we gain from signing and playing the likes of Woolacott and playing them when we apparently have supposedly decent prospects coming through. Surely we would be better off bringing through Johnson?

Hopefully Montgomery starts learning fast as not been the most inspiring of starts.

[Callum_62]

Not a good sign that Ross County are bringing players on that change the game and we can’t.Our subs did change the game but

[emoji6][emoji3]

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[supermcginn]

Or Stevenson I hope

Agreed

[Bostonhibby]

I'm putting that 2 point loss squarely down to the manager, we were significantly worse and less in control of the game after his substitutions. Sometimes best to change nothing when you are on top or at least don't weaken a defence when you are 2 up

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[Dalkeith Boy]

Montgomery has to take the blame for that farce. No way we are climbing the league with poor game management.

Totally agree. Wollocot is garbage. Boric is way better. Delferriere was a disaster. Montgomery totally at fault with the team selection the subs and game management

[Dmas]

100% appalling game management from the manager, trying to be too bloody smart and got reamed. No need for half those subs, Hanlon brought on, first touch almost concedes a spot kick and suddenly the centre of the defence is marshmallow, Delferriere is utterly howling and shouldn’t be near the first team but the manager better learn he is in with the big boys now and that display of tactical nonsense in the second half was a car crash

behave man, semi final on Saturday and coasting 2-0, guys on that should be trying to get the jerseys and they offer nothing, only thing manager is guilty of is trusting these frauds to see out a game

where is Martin Boyle, we're needing to find out whats wrong with this guy or give him a couple weeks off anonymous again

[Dalkeith Boy]

What’s the point of holding Celtic at home with a shut out and then producing that mess a few days later at home. Draw after draw is not acceptable

[Crunchie]

behave man, semi final on Saturday and coasting 2-0, guys on that should be trying to get the jerseys and they offer nothing, only thing manager is guilty of is trusting these frauds to see out a game

where is Martin Boyle, we're needing to find out whats wrong with this guy or give him a couple weeks off anonymous again
Agreed, if he can't bring hanlon on at 2-0 up when can he bring him on? He's our captain ffs and his first 2 touches were woeful

[Hibees1973]

Two points thrown away.

Some players let us and themselves down.

Montgomery tinkered too much, when we were cruising.

Bet he regrets it now. Some supporters will have lost a bit of faith in him after tonight.

[Jim44]

A good win tonight would have lifted us well up the table and set us up for a good chance in the semi. Throwing the game away against a poor team at home and making no or limited progress makes the game against Aberdeen a lottery. Two poor teams with two iffy managers …….. could go either way.

[SickBoy32]

Goalie was absolutely abysmal

Must be dropped for Hampden

Probably too many subs too soon, which has been a theme under NM

[ChuckNor]

The gloss really coming off of Montgomery’s start now. Seeing worrying signs of Maloney-style over playing and an inability to change tactically to suit. Concerning, but way too early. Hopefully he finds the balance.

PS - Hanlon is sadly finished at this level and please send Delf on loan so he can learn how to play. Despite Marshall’s poor displays this season, he is miles ahead of Woolacott.

[Hibees1973]

Not a good sign that Ross County are bringing players on that change the game and we can’t.

We did bring on subs who changed the game.

[JammyDoidger]

All your asking for is a competent manager man is it really that much of an ask.

[berwickhibee]

Taking jeggo off for delferriere was shocking. We lost all shape in the middle of the park

[Del Boy]

Should have seen that out no problem. Very worrying in-game decisions from the manager.

[Dmas]

Agreed, if he can't bring hanlon on at 2-0 up when can he bring him on? He's our captain ffs and his first 2 touches were woeful


cant argue that, I've backed Hanlon time and again on here no defending his performance tonight was dreadful

[The Baldmans Comb]

Utter arrogance from Montgomery who still seems to think he is managing in the Kangaroo league.

He knows nothing about Scottish football where every team kick and scratch for 90 minutes but most of all they keep their shape and make one or two tweaks and as soon as they are back in the game then it's game on.

Mackay must be laughing all the way back up the A9 at such rookie mistakes and worryingly not for the first time as there is a theme developing with Montgomery in that he finds it hard to read a game in the latter stages when the pressure is on.

[Jones28]

Utter arrogance from Montgomery who still seems to think he is managing in the Kangaroo league.

He knows nothing about Scottish football where every team kick and scratch for 90 minutes but most of all they keep their shape and make one or two tweaks and as soon as they are back in the game then it's game on.

Mackay must be laughing all the way back up the A9 at such rookie mistakes and worryingly not for the first time as there is a theme developing with Montgomery is that he finds it hard to read a game.

Aw yass you’re back!

[Crunchie]

All your asking for is a competent manager man is it really that much of an ask.
I'll repeat, shouldn't he be able to bring our captain on at 2-0 up and be able to see the game out? He had us flapping at the back from his very first touch. Goalie sold the first goal but not at any point after Hanlon came on did we look comfortable. I don't think that'll go past Monty, we've seen the last of PH.

[yerauldda]

Some absolutely ridiculous substitutions from NM. Really believe it’ll come good under him but how one earth did we end the game with Campbell up top at the end of the game. Taking off Vente, Rocky & Jeggo was utterly mental.

[Cod Boy]

Should have seen that out no problem. Very worrying in-game decisions from the manager.

Correct bizarre decisions

[JammyDoidger]

Utter arrogance from Montgomery who still seems to think he is managing in the Kangaroo league.

He knows nothing about Scottish football where every team kick and scratch for 90 minutes but most of all they keep their shape and make one or two tweaks and as soon as they are back in the game then it's game on.

Mackay must be laughing all the way back up the A9 at such rookie mistakes and worryingly not for the first time as there is a theme developing with Montgomery is that he finds it hard to read a game.

He clearly has zero faith that players are fit enough to actually play 90 minutes, especially 2-3 times a week which shouldn't be that much to ask, he's also that arrogant that it looks like he thinks he can just play anyone and it will work for him like he's some sort of messiah, really hacked off at that tonight he better hold his hands up and learn.

[Callum_62]

Taking jeggo off for delferriere was shocking. We lost all shape in the middle of the parkYep, if jeggo was tiring bring on how Newell for 20 mins to keep the ball and see out the game

The subs reeked of thinking the game was over

To be fair dhanda caused us big problems when he came on but bringing our subs made very little sense

It massively weakened our centre mid and also lost alot of our physicality in defence - and surprise surprise there big man scored the equaliser

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[e2los]

What’s the point of holding Celtic at home with a shut out and then producing that mess a few days later at home. Draw after draw is not acceptable


Yeah it's infuriating.

Regarding this game:

I didn't think the subs would have cost us 2 points.

I understand why he made them, but that was brutal.

We were absolutely cruising.

Mental to see us back to this nonsense of throwing points away.

[Hibernian Verse]

Cadden said they’d talked about Dhanda through the week, but clearly it was only him listening. Stevenson gave him the freedom of Easter Road to find his cross.

[JohnM1875]

Subs were absolutely baffling. Taking Rocky off was a big mistake.

Worrying thing for me is other than the two goals we created absolutely nothing. Vente must be so frustrated right now. Does a power of work but we're not creating anything for him.

Gutted at that result tonight. Poor.

[Bobo]

Yet another horrible 90 minutes from start to finish.

So many weaknesses in this squad and nothing getting done to address them, it's the same dross on offer, time after time, no matter the personnel.

We must also be the slowest team on the planet, there's no point having players with pace if you take so long to do anything with the ball.

No excuses for Monty now, his team selections, tactics and formations have to be much better than that utter crap we witnessed tonight.

[babahibs]

When you're 2-0 up and cruising with 20 odd minutes to go, you don't change anything, you just keep cruising.
A treble substitution just disrupts the team and can unsettle you, baffling decision, shocking.
I'd love to know why Rocky was taken off.

[Glory Lurker]

Did we get rid of Johnson?

[Dmas]

Some absolutely ridiculous substitutions from NM. Really believe it’ll come good under him but how one earth did we end the game with Campbell up top at the end of the game. Taking off Vente, Rocky & Jeggo was utterly mental.

we're going to hampden on Saturday and all 3 you mentioned played 3 days ago, its really not hard to see the thinking behind it

[Calidad]

I really dislike the 4-4-2 formation. We never seem to have control over the game. It isn’t getting the best out of Youan and Boyle either who are better as wide forwards.

[Jones28]

Clear from the outset was to not win tonight, after going two up we fortunately had the players and tactics to get us back on track.
Thon Celtic guy was right.
Anti football.

Away and have a lie down.

[Chorley Hibee]

Agree with most of what's been said.

I'd add that it's yet another game where we've created very little, and another game where we've created absolutely nothing for Vente.

I said when he signed that I was concerned we create nothing for him, and it's looking that way most weeks.

Don't get me started on how slow we are in possession or how slow we are to get bodies up the pitch.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Pish result, and not a great performance either, even if we'd won it.

Big performance needed at hampden now

[SteveHFC]

Anyone know why Harbottle doesn’t get a chance?

[yerauldda]

we're going to hampden on Saturday and all 3 you mentioned played 3 days ago, its really not hard to see the thinking behind it

I can’t agree. We’re desperate for points and that’s a spine of a team you’re taking off. Criminal.

[Jones28]

Piss off

🥰

[1875M]

Anyone know why Harbottle doesn’t get a chance?

Thought he was brutal against Livingston when we got beat before LJ was sacked. Will give him the benefit of the doubt as he was chucked in at right back.

I really like Montgomery but tonight is on him. There is no need to make changes for the sake of it. I understand resting players but 3 points is more. Important. He’s made a mistake tonight. If he learns from it, fine. If he continues to do this sub for the sake of it, it’s going to cost us points.

[TrinityHFC]

Agree with most of what's been said.

I'd add that it's yet another game where we've created very little, and another game where we've created absolutely nothing for Vente.

I said when he signed that I was concerned we create nothing for him, and it's looking that way most weeks.

Don't get me started on how slow we are in possession or how slow we are to get bodies up the pitch.

Yep, had expected fast, attacking football. We are capable of it. Lucerne at home in particular was fantastic. Slow possession based football that also doesn’t deliver results will quickly disengage the Hibs support.

[Mcbizz1998]

I never ever want to see Hanlon play for us again. The amount of collapses the guy must have been involved in over the years. Please for the love of god leave, retire, I don’t care but go.

He had been on the pitch about 30 seconds and managed to miss kick the ball into his own hand in the box. He is done.

[JohnM1875]

I know the subs were what caused it, but can the club report or make a complaint about a refereeing performance? Because wow! That was something else tonight.

[StockholmHibs]

Our next game always ever seems to be a " must win"
Continually saying " hope the manager learns from this "
Always in a rebuild process blah blah blah.
Scunnered ! I'm away for a lie down.

[Crunchie]

I never ever want to see Hanlon play for us again. The amount of collapses the guy must have been involved in over the years. Please for the love of god leave, retire, I don’t care but go.

He had been on the pitch about 30 seconds and managed to miss kick the ball into his own hand in the box. He is done.
:agree: A game against Falkirk at ER comes to mind, 2-0 up against 10 men with 10 minutes to go, we should have been pushing for more goals, instead we capitulated to 2 aimless balls into our box and drew 2-2. Thanks for the memories Paul but take your degree and leave before you are punted.

[Dmas]

I can’t agree. We’re desperate for points and that’s a spine of a team you’re taking off. Criminal.

but if he keeps them on we win 2-0 and there knackered for Saturday that's also criminal, it cant always be the manager at some point the players have to take the blame, Boyle Hanlon and delferiere where sent on tonight wasnt a bunch of youngsters who dont know the game

[supermcginn]

I never ever want to see Hanlon play for us again. The amount of collapses the guy must have been involved in over the years. Please for the love of god leave, retire, I don’t care but go.

He had been on the pitch about 30 seconds and managed to miss kick the ball into his own hand in the box. He is done.

Honestly couldn't agree more. That incident when he came on was like something you'd see in primary school football, embarrassing.

[FC1875]

I never ever want to see Hanlon play for us again. The amount of collapses the guy must have been involved in over the years. Please for the love of god leave, retire, I don’t care but go.

He had been on the pitch about 30 seconds and managed to miss kick the ball into his own hand in the box. He is done.

2-0 up against Celtic where we collapsed and drew 2-2 during Covid also springs to mind.

[FC1875]

I know the subs were what caused it, but can the club report or make a complaint about a refereeing performance? Because wow! That was something else tonight.
It was impressively bad.

[sean04]

Hanlon and Stevenson have been getting managers sacked for years

[truehibernian]

but if he keeps them on we win 2-0 and there knackered for Saturday that's also criminal, it cant always be the manager at some point the players have to take the blame, Boyle Hanlon and delferiere where sent on tonight wasnt a bunch of youngsters who dont know the game

Totally agree, I think the manager is coming in for tremendous stick tonight and unfairly so. We are 2-0 up and bringing on an experienced defender and pace up top who can stretch the game. I never ever trust Lewis and Paul in a back four these days and NM will have seen since Kilmarnock both are now spent forces and will go (think they formed the back 4 when we lost a two goal lead weeks ago).The keeper was shocking tonight, and when you’re looking for a club captain/experienced centre half to shore up and defend, Hanlon yet again played like he was on roller skates.

I can see why NM replaced Jeggo and Rocky as they’re certain starters at the weekend- the subs needed to show so so much more and they let the team down by being complacent, slow, and nervous. It’s them that need to look at themselves in the mirror, not just the manager.

As for that keeper - he’s ‘straight to DVD’ in film vernacular - awful, simply awful.

[Crunchie]

Totally agree, I think the manager is coming in for tremendous stick tonight and unfairly so. We are 2-0 up and bringing on an experienced defender and pace up top who can stretch the game. I never ever trust Lewis and Paul in a back four these days and NM will have seen since Kilmarnock both are now spent forces and will go (think they formed the back 4 when we lost a two goal lead weeks ago).The keeper was shocking tonight, and when you’re looking for a club captain/experienced centre half to shore up and defend, Hanlon yet again played like he was on roller skates.

I can see why NM replaced Jeggo and Rocky as they’re certain starters at the weekend- the subs needed to show so so much more and they let the team down by being complacent, slow, and nervous. It’s them that need to look at themselves in the mirror, not just the manager.

As for that keeper - he’s ‘straight to DVD’ in film vernacular - awful, simply awful.
:top marks

[JohnM1875]

Totally agree, I think the manager is coming in for tremendous stick tonight and unfairly so. We are 2-0 up and bringing on an experienced defender and pace up top who can stretch the game. I never ever trust Lewis and Paul in a back four these days and NM will have seen since Kilmarnock both are now spent forces and will go (think they formed the back 4 when we lost a two goal lead weeks ago).The keeper was shocking tonight, and when you’re looking for a club captain/experienced centre half to shore up and defend, Hanlon yet again played like he was on roller skates.

I can see why NM replaced Jeggo and Rocky as they’re certain started at the weekend- the subs needed to show so so much more and they let the team down by being complacent, slow, and nervous. It’s them that need to look at themselves in the mirror, not just the manager.

As for that keeper - he’s ‘straight to DVD’ in film vernacular - awful, simply awful.

Who subs off centre halfs for the sake of it though? You never see it happen yet Monty has done it a few times now. I actually called it at half time, I said he'd bring Hanlon on for Rocky.

[Unseen work]

Not blaming Monty but that’s now 11 points from 11 games.

First round of fixtures and only 11 points.

That’s is shambolic.

[JammyDoidger]

Honestly couldn't agree more. That incident when he came on was like something you'd see in primary school football, embarrassing.

He's as stiff as a board Hanlon.

[truehibernian]

Who subs off centre halfs for the sake of it though? You never see it happen yet Monty has done it a few times now. I actually called it at half time, I said he'd bring Hanlon on for Rocky.

I can see the logic, Rocky will start v Aberdeen, why risk an injury when 2-0 up with 20 to go. It’s not a youngster he’s being replaced with either. Hindsight is great, but foresight is much better - and NM will, using quickly gained foresight, know Paul and Lewis are in there very last season at Hibs, and January will see defenders added.

[Seekyit]

Anyone know why Harbottle doesn’t get a chance?

I’ve been wondering this for a while.

[Hibs90]

God knows what he did to earn a 3 year deal, never looked good enough for the first team

Another masterclass from the recruitment team. a 3 year extension:faf: