Forfar v Hibernian

[Hibby Bairn]

Pretty disappointed that he's only pinpointed the chances we gave up in his critique of the game, rather than our inability to create anything ourselves.

We missed a penalty. Their keeper made a brilliant save from a Vente header. Doidge missed (fluffed) an absolute sitter from a brilliant ball by Youan. And we scored.

[LewysGot2]

Glad to be in the next round. Good to have visited a different club to the usual run of the mill. Good to see substitutions work…though I’d rather we’d fielded a better starting 11 to begin with.

Newell had one of his poorer games but why was he on pens? He’s hardly a prolific goal scorer and his shooting is erratic generally. Weird choice. Poor penalty. Lewy was losing it with him first half on more than one occasion as Joe was playing head down not looking for the passes Lewis was roaring at him for.

Elie …oh, man. I’m genuinely exasperated at him when he hides and shirks like he did for 75% of the time today. Gave Whittaker little protection. Like being a man down first half.

Whittaker toiled, badly outpaced in one instance second half. Megwa has to start Wednesday. It would be cruel to do anything else. However, the idiots shouting ridiculous abuse at him are a bigger embarrassment. He’s 16. Jesus.

Doidge was starved of decent service first half and I felt sorry for the big man. He worked hard. The introduction of the Double Dylan was crucial. Improved the quality of passing and movement. McKirdy ran about like a whippet. He showed more interest and energy than Youan had been.

I really don’t know what to think about the situation at the moment. Heard Montgomery on the drive home and, apart from saying “so, yeah” in every sentence it was standard fare for a boss who hasn’t many options at the moment but who also seems determined to stick to his blueprint regardless of the situation. He’s going to have to start getting results sooner rather than later though.

Not worrying about Wednesday yet. It’ll take care of itself. One way or another

[Broken Gnome]

We missed a penalty. Their keeper made a brilliant save from a Vente header. Doidge missed (fluffed) an absolute sitter from a brilliant ball by Youan. And we scored.That's hardly an exhaustive list, most in a second half bar a penalty that came from a relatively unthreatening piece of play.

I don't think anyone's being unreasonable by suggesting the first half was worthy of a good bit of managerial scrutiny and criticism. He might not want to do that in public, fair enough. Regardless, we did not remotely look like scoring from open play and that's not good enough.

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[Billy Whizz]

The people of Forfar were fantastic today. Even when I went through the turnstiles, they said thanks end enjoy the game

[SteveHFC]

I’m going to have to bin my shoes, never seen them so caked in mud ever

Going to have spend tomorrow cleaning my trainers after the day.

[The Harp Awakes]

Yes we are through which is all that matters I suppose but the football is so utterly boring to watch. The sideways passing reminds me of Maloney so much. I really want Monty to do well but I’m struggling to have any enthusiasm for the way the team plays. Yes we have players injured or away but I expected at least some semblance of a performance today and it didn’t happen. It was no surprise when everyone was getting so frustrated.

Enjoyed the day out today. A nice town with decent people and at least we are through to the next round of the cup.

Having said that though the display today from Hibs was woeful and completely unacceptable. We must have created a world record today for the amount of times we passed the ball sideways, across the park. Slow, eyebleeding football with most of the team looking like they couldn't be arsed. All very predictable after a jolly in Dubai.

[Rumble de Thump]

Is every training camp going to be referred to as a 'jolly' from now on?

[JimBHibees]

Is every training camp going to be referred to as a 'jolly' from now on?

I woukd suggest triple sessions in very hot weather is the opposite of a jolly,

[The Harp Awakes]

Is every training camp going to be referred to as a 'jolly' from now on?

Do you think the £250k - £500k was well spent judging on the attitude and performance of the players today?

What was the benefit?

[JimBHibees]

Do you think the £250k - £500k was well spent judging on the attitude and performance of the players today?

What was the benefit?

Benefit would likely be seen in the second part of the season.

[Mikey_1875]

Is every training camp going to be referred to as a 'jolly' from now on?

I think they were working very hard over there but I am also disappointed that there were no fruits of it on display today. I was hoping that the players would look more confident and able to execute Montys ideas. Especially considering the level of opposition. I reckon Monty will be feeling the same.

[Crunchie]

Hibs are now even money to win this, I'm on it :cb:cb:cb
:rolleyes:

[Tambo]

Glad to be in the next round. Good to have visited a different club to the usual run of the mill. Good to see substitutions work…though I’d rather we’d fielded a better starting 11 to begin with.

Newell had one of his poorer games but why was he on pens? He’s hardly a prolific goal scorer and his shooting is erratic generally. Weird choice. Poor penalty. Lewy was losing it with him first half on more than one occasion as Joe was playing head down not looking for the passes Lewis was roaring at him for.

Elie …oh, man. I’m genuinely exasperated at him when he hides and shirks like he did for 75% of the time today. Gave Whittaker little protection. Like being a man down first half.

Whittaker toiled, badly outpaced in one instance second half. Megwa has to start Wednesday. It would be cruel to do anything else. However, the idiots shouting ridiculous abuse at him are a bigger embarrassment. He’s 16. Jesus.

Doidge was starved of decent service first half and I felt sorry for the big man. He worked hard. The introduction of the Double Dylan was crucial. Improved the quality of passing and movement. McKirdy ran about like a whippet. He showed more interest and energy than Youan had been.

I really don’t know what to think about the situation at the moment. Heard Montgomery on the drive home and, apart from saying “so, yeah” in every sentence it was standard fare for a boss who hasn’t many options at the moment but who also seems determined to stick to his blueprint regardless of the situation. He’s going to have to start getting results sooner rather than later though.

Not worrying about Wednesday yet. It’ll take care of itself. One way or another

Cheers for the read 👍 have just watched the highlights while avoiding the score, first half we looked on the ropes and I understand it wasn't our first 11.

Into the next round but still improvement needed.

[SickBoy32]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

[matty_f]

Do you think the £250k - £500k was well spent judging on the attitude and performance of the players today?

What was the benefit?

Imagine how bad we'd have been if we never went!

[Crunchie]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !
Joe is the least of our worries, he had an off day, it happens. Our ageing legends at the back have to be replaced as a matter of urgency but I'm sure Monty knows that more than most.

[hibsbollah]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

…but when he stays in a hotel, he knows to book one that includes windows.

[Northernhibee]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

There are numerous players to offload before Joe, the fact you’ve had a chance to post this shows how out of character it is for him.

Youan would and should have played his last game for us today if there was nobody else on the bench to play in his position instead, his attitude was honking.

[ekhibee]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

I don't agree that he's a disaster of a player, or that we should offload him, but I kind of agree with your third line, the fact that he is one of our best players is a damning endictment of the team who for me are just a poor team. At the moment Hibs are pretty ***** and anybody who thinks otherwise is delusional.

[sauzee1989]

Have to say I really liked Station Park. Tasty bridie too

Have to say I was as much dissapointed with the bridie as the hibs performance! Thought both were equally *****

[sauzee1989]

There are numerous players to offload before Joe, the fact you’ve had a chance to post this shows how out of character it is for him.

Youan would and should have played his last game for us today if there was nobody else on the bench to play in his position instead, his attitude was honking.
Strange to call him out for the challenge which had to be made due to an overload Forfar had on us.

[B.H.F.C]

There are numerous players to offload before Joe, the fact you’ve had a chance to post this shows how out of character it is for him.

Youan would and should have played his last game for us today if there was nobody else on the bench to play in his position instead, his attitude was honking.

I agree to a point on Newell. But he’s just been part of so much ***** and it’s always ‘Joe is the least of our worries’ for whatever reason.

Our experienced players are currently ***** and it’s really hurting us IMO.

[Rumble de Thump]

Do you think the £250k - £500k was well spent judging on the attitude and performance of the players today?

What was the benefit?

The obvious benefits have been highlighted by our head coach.

[Callum_62]

Why do so many clubs go away for warm weather training/Jolly if it's not beneficial?



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[hibsbollah]

Why do so many clubs go away for warm weather training/Jolly if it's not beneficial?



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Because global environmental catastrophe caused by totally unnecessary cross continental travel doesn’t happen by itself, we all have to play our part.

[Brooster]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

I'm actually tending to agree with you. Hopeless today and hopeless against Motherwell. Strolling through games without actually doing anything. And as for his penalty today....it summed up his couldn't care less attitude.

[babahibs]

Great result.
Into the next round. Well done all involved.

Moaners will moan.

Best post of the thread, all that matters is we're in the draw for the next round.
Job done.

[john18722]

Best post of the thread, all that matters is we're in the draw for the next round.
Job done.

Yes that is important but it’s not all that matters. The trend in performances recently is worrying. Watching the game today was boring. There was no spark from anyone and that’s against a team third bottom of League 2. I am concerned and I’m usually a pretty patient supporter.

[Chipper1875]

Great result.
Into the next round. Well done all involved.

Moaners will moan.

Great beating third worst team
in Scotland. Outstanding. Attitudes like that are the reason we are rubbish . Accept poor standards. Out of interest did you go to the game ?

[CapitalGreen]

Yes that is important but it’s not all that matters. The trend in performances recently is worrying. Watching the game today was boring. There was no spark from anyone and that’s against a team third bottom of League 2. I am concerned and I’m usually a pretty patient supporter.

That’s not entirely true, Levitt brought spark when he came on - we created significantly more in the last half hour while he was on the pitch compared to the first hour of the match.

[marinello59]

That’s not entirely true, Levitt brought spark when he came on - we created significantly more in the last half hour while he was on the pitch compared to the first hour of the match.

Obita did well when he came on as well.

[Since452]

He took us to the league cup semi final where we were robbed.

A very fortunate win against St Mirren where Boyle got us out of jail after Montgomery did his best to throw the game with his subs. Then lost to 10 man Aberdeen in the semi. Was hardly an epic cup run. LJ won in the previous round.

[Callum_62]

A very fortunate win against St Mirren where Boyle got us out of jail after Montgomery did his best to throw the game with his subs. Then lost to 10 man Aberdeen in the semi. Was hardly an epic cup run. LJ won in the previous round.Somewhat rewriting of history there regarding st mirren

They were absolutely flying at the time and any win would have been fine

What makes you think it was fortunate? Because they came back from 1-2 to make it 2-2?
We then went again and ended up winning 4-2?



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[B.H.F.C]

Obita did well when he came on as well.

It was actually as simple as him running forward quite quickly and kicking the ball in the general direction of the opposition goal, which quite a few others seem to have a real fear of doing.

[Since452]

Somewhat rewriting of history there regarding st mirren

They were absolutely flying at the time and any win would have been fine

What makes you think it was fortunate? Because they came back?
We then went again and ended up winning 4-2?



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Fortunate in the sense that we made, I think a triple sub (including a centre half) while 2-1 up and then absolutely fell to pieces until Boyle scored out of nowhere when they were all all over us.

[Callum_62]

Fortunate in the sense that we made, I think a triple sub, while winning and then absolutely fell to pieces until Boyle scored out of nowhere when they were all all over us.We made a sub on 74 minutes and 2 more subs on 75 minutes

They drew level at 2-2 on 76 minutes

Boyle scored 3-2 on 80.

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[Since452]

We made a sub on 74 minutes and 2 more subs on 75 minutes

They drew level at 2-2 on 76 minutes

Boyle scored 3-2 on 80.

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Yeah. They equalised after we made 3 subs and we're all over us until Boyle scored. It was really poor game management. All the talk after it was about Montgomery learning.

[Callum_62]

Yeah. They equalised after we made 3 subs and we're all over us until Boyle scored. It was really poor game management. All the talk after it was about Montgomery learning.They were all over for for a few minutes?

My recollection of that game was we conceeded after a Whittaker error literally from his first touch after coming on 75 mins

We then went ahead again very quickly - literally 4 minutes later

Boyle scored late on to make it 4-2 with a clear 1-1 chance

He had an identical chance a few minutes earlier which the goalie saved

All that happened from 75 minutes onwards

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[J-C]

Joe Newell is a disaster of a player

Couldn’t believe the naivety to get booked for that challenge today, dreadful penalty as well

For those who claim he’s our best player and we’re lucky to have him - that is a damning indictment of where we are as a club and squad

Offload asap and reinvest the not inconsiderable amount wage wisely (chances!) - and we will improve massively overnight

We’ll never see Joe on an open top bus !

The enigma that is Joe Newell, 1 in 5 good games is his norm and he's been a mainstay in a slow ponderous midfield/Hibs team over the last 4 years.

[Crunchie]

They were all over for for a few minutes?

My recollection of that game was we conceeded after a Whittaker error literally from his first touch after coming on 75 mins

We then went ahead again very quickly - literally 4 minutes later

Boyle scored late on to make it 4-2 with a clear 1-1 chance

He had an identical chance a few minutes earlier which the goalie saved

All that happened from 75 minutes onwards

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An excellent 100% factual summary :aok:. Some people just think they see what they want to see, it's mental.

[CapitalGreen]

It was actually as simple as him running forward quite quickly and kicking the ball in the general direction of the opposition goal, which quite a few others seem to have a real fear of doing.

I don’t think it’s as simple as that. He was able to run forward quickly because he was having passes played in front of him which allowed him to progress up the pitch. The first hour yesterday, passes were being played behind full backs and wingers which meant they had to go back to retrieve the ball, nullifying the forward momentum in our attacks.

[hibsbollah]

Great beating third worst team
in Scotland. Outstanding. Attitudes like that are the reason we are rubbish . Accept poor standards. Out of interest did you go to the game ?

:faf: Yes, I am the reason Hibs are rubbish.

Im surprised you didn’t mention ‘accepting mediocrity’ as well. That would complete the.net BS bingo. Must do better.

[blackpoolhibs]

Newell is mediocre, but he's the best we have, there is our problem in one.

I'd lose no sleep if we replaced all of this lot.

[Chipper1875]

:faf: Yes, I am the reason Hibs are rubbish.

Im surprised you didn’t mention ‘accepting mediocrity’ as well. That would complete the.net BS bingo. Must do better.

The laughing emoji top banter . So did you go to the game ?

[Crunchie]

Newell is mediocre, but he's the best we have, there is our problem in one.

I'd lose no sleep if we replaced all of this lot.
He might have been mediocre yesterday, but in no way shape or form can he be described as mediocre at any level.

[JimBHibees]

Somewhat rewriting of history there regarding st mirren

They were absolutely flying at the time and any win would have been fine

What makes you think it was fortunate? Because they came back from 1-2 to make it 2-2?
We then went again and ended up winning 4-2?



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Absolutely bizarre to critic the St Mirren game in that way. It was an excellent two goal deserved win against a team unbeaten in the league at that time. Bizarre agenda driven take.

[hibsbollah]

The laughing emoji top banter . So did you go to the game ?

No, for a complex and boring reason . That has no bearing in my point, which is away cup games against lower league opponents is about one thing and one thing only; getting to the next round.

If you want entertainment, go to the cinema :byebye:

[marinello59]

It was actually as simple as him running forward quite quickly and kicking the ball in the general direction of the opposition goal, which quite a few others seem to have a real fear of doing.

:agree:

[Keith_M]

Is every training camp going to be referred to as a 'jolly' from now on?


I've got photos of the players in Dubai... you decide.


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[hibby rae]

No, for a complex and boring reason . That has no bearing in my point, which is away cup games against lower league opponents is about one thing and one thing only; getting to the next round.

If you want entertainment, go to the cinema :byebye:

I think you underestimate our ability to give our attention to something boring.


But yeah, all cup games at all levels are about that. Rangers got to the UEFA Cup final and they were awful to watch, when Mourinho's Inter beat Bayern in the CL final by parking the bus for 90 mins, Awful game but I doubt the Inter fans minded.

Plus, I had the fear going into the game yesterday, partly because Hearts came so close to getting knocked out but also because they avoided it I thought 'please don't let it be us'

[Chipper1875]

No, for a complex and boring reason . That has no bearing in my point, which is away cup games against lower league opponents is about one thing and one thing only; getting to the next round.

If you want entertainment, go to the cinema :byebye:

There it’s the problems.
Criticise hibs fmas who weren’t happy about yesterdays performance. You call it moaning. But don’t go to the game.
Who knows if you go to all the away ganes . Classic social media

[hibsbollah]

I think you underestimate our ability to give our attention to something boring.


But yeah, all cup games at all levels are about that. Rangers got to the UEFA Cup final and they were awful to watch, when Mourinho's Inter beat Bayern in the CL final by parking the bus for 90 mins, Awful game but I doubt the Inter fans minded.

Plus, I had the fear going into the game yesterday, partly because Hearts came so close to getting knocked out but also because they avoided it I thought 'please don't let it be us'

I meant the reason for my non attendance at Forfar was boring. It involves snow in Frankfurt, missed plane transfers and stuff like that. I never had any expectations about watching tikitaka in Forfar in a blustery January day, i was looking forward to having a laugh a few pints and going to a new ground for the first time.

[Crunchie]

There it’s the problems.
Criticise hibs fmas who weren’t happy about yesterdays performance. You call it moaning. But don’t go to the game.
Who knows if you go to all the away ganes . Classic social media
But he's right in the sense that in a cup game all that matters is going through, don't you agree?

[scm70nyd1973]

It was actually as simple as him running forward quite quickly and kicking the ball in the general direction of the opposition goal, which quite a few others seem to have a real fear of doing.

It will never catch on 🤭

[hibsbollah]

There it’s the problems.
Criticise hibs fmas who weren’t happy about yesterdays performance. You call it moaning. But don’t go to the game.
Who knows if you go to all the away ganes . Classic social media

:dunno: obviously you know nothing about me.

[Chipper1875]

But he's right in the sense that in a cup game all that matters is going through, don't you agree?

No . Performances are getting worse. Which is concerning. Yesterday was dreadful, reminded me of Cowdenbeath away on the Scottish cup
Under Alex miller.

[WhileTheChief..]

But he's right in the sense that in a cup game all that matters is going through, don't you agree?

I think when we're up against such weak opposition we're allowed to expect a little more?

It's not entitlement or anything, but we're really scraping the barrel when we're claiming yesterday was a great result cause we're through to the next round!!

Performances have for the most part been pretty rank this season. We always seem to be offering up something as an excuse or waiting for jam tomorrow.

If we can't turn in a performance against Forfar, when can we expect to see one? This was probably our easiest game of the season and it wasn't exactly great.

[Crunchie]

I think when we're up against such weak opposition we're allowed to expect a little more?

It's not entitlement or anything, but we're really scraping the barrel when we're claiming yesterday was a great result cause we're through to the next round!!

Performances have for the most part been pretty rank this season. We always seem to be offering up something as an excuse or waiting for jam tomorrow.

If we can't turn in a performance against Forfar, when can we expect to see one? This was probably our easiest game of the season and it wasn't exactly great.
Read all the posts from whatever thread and I'd wager there's not a single one claiming it was a great result, it never ceases to amaze me the people who claim to know a lot about management and the game in general and who get in a tizzy about a cup tie against lower league opposition.
We're through and it's all that matters. If we go on to win it no one will give a toss about a game in Forfar in which we didn't perform.

[hibsbollah]

I think when we're up against such weak opposition we're allowed to expect a little more?

It's not entitlement or anything, but we're really scraping the barrel when we're claiming yesterday was a great result cause we're through to the next round!!

Performances have for the most part been pretty rank this season. We always seem to be offering up something as an excuse or waiting for jam tomorrow.

If we can't turn in a performance against Forfar, when can we expect to see one? This was probably our easiest game of the season and it wasn't exactly great.

Ill stick by that. A 1-0 win in the cup IS absolutely, definitely, unquestionably, a ‘great result’, because we’re through and thats all that matters. There are no points for artistic expression and there is no goal difference in cup games.

There are improvements to be made which is an ongoing process at east mains. As it stands, we’re through and we didnt get significant injuries. Happy to look forward to the **** game.

[WhileTheChief..]

Read all the posts from whatever thread and I'd wager there's not a single one claiming it was a great result, it never ceases to amaze me the people who claim to know a lot about management and the game in general and who get in a tizzy about a cup tie against lower league opposition.
We're through and it's all that matters. If we go on to win it no one will give a toss about a game in Forfar in which we didn't perform.

Getting through was the minimum that everyone at the cub would have expected.

Some fans are happy with that, whilst others would also have liked to have seen a better performance. Don't see the problem really.

[hibby rae]

More than anything, what annoyed me yesterday was the short-sighted Beeching rail cuts of the 1960s.

Took ages to get there and get home.

[Carheenlea]

I meant the reason for my non attendance at Forfar was boring. It involves snow in Frankfurt, missed plane transfers and stuff like that. I never had any expectations about watching tikitaka in Forfar in a blustery January day, i was looking forward to having a laugh a few pints and going to a new ground for the first time.

I’m sure most were maybe expecting a bit better fare than what we saw, but ultimately there shouldn’t be too much surprise that it was a bit of a struggle on a tight plastic park in Angus.

First half bad, lucky to be level, second half better, a goal which won’t win goal of the season, game won and in the hat for todays draw.

Day out with friends, pints, bridies, big Hibs crowd, Station Park debut for most and a different environment to the norm.

As days out go, it was a very good one.

[Northernhibee]

The people of Forfar were fantastic today. Even when I went through the turnstiles, they said thanks end enjoy the game

Very friendly club overall.

[B.H.F.C]

Goes without saying that winning was the most important thing yesterday so happy with that.

But it was grim viewing and I was bored as hell standing watching it.

The remainder of this season is going to be much the same. With the same players, it ain’t dramatically changing any time soon.

[Chipper1875]

Ill stick by that. A 1-0 win in the cup IS absolutely, definitely, unquestionably, a ‘great result’, because we’re through and thats all that matters. There are no points for artistic expression and there is no goal difference in cup games.

There are improvements to be made which is an ongoing process at east mains. As it stands, we’re through and we didnt get significant injuries. Happy to look forward to the **** game.

Ongoing process at east mains … that’s been a very long and laborious process . Look forward to seeing it come to fruition

[Steve20]

He might have been mediocre yesterday, but in no way shape or form can he be described as mediocre at any level.

Yes he is. And that shows how far standards have dropped. He’s not that good but is our best midfielder.

A team wanting to challenge for cups and 3rd place doesn’t have any of our midfield, Newell included.

[Gatecrasher]

Just watched the highlights, we didn't half get away with one there :hilarious

We need to improve massively.

[hibsbollah]

I’m sure most were maybe expecting a bit better fare than what we saw, but ultimately there shouldn’t be too much surprise that it was a bit of a struggle on a tight plastic park in Angus.

First half bad, lucky to be level, second half better, a goal which won’t win goal of the season, game won and in the hat for todays draw.

Day out with friends, pints, bridies, big Hibs crowd, Station Park debut for most and a different environment to the norm.

As days out go, it was a very good one.

:aok: pleased you had a good day.

[wookie70]

But he's right in the sense that in a cup game all that matters is going through, don't you agree?

There are only two results in a knockout cup tie, going into the next round or waiting to next year to enter again. We got through so mission accomplished yesterday but given we were nearly at full strength, and essentially were when the subs came on, it is easy to project how we played on to future games. That is what worries me. Not sure the International duty made us much worse given Boyle and Miller have been poor for weeks and there isn't much between Hanlon and Rocky. If we play like we did against Forfar then The Rangers are likely to have a field day and that is never good to watch. Different day, different pitch and hopefully a different intensity and speed of play could lead to a different viewing experience come Wednesday

[EdinMike]

Some people should honestly take up dominoes or sudoku, would probably help their BPM…

[xbar81]

Just sobering up.. been on the sauce sine the Hearts game started and was disappointed I didn't get to see extra time. Sounds like we sneaked it same as them. Glad this round is over.... bring on the draw.

p.s. glad there is no var

[Bridge hibs]

Just sobering up.. been on the sauce sine the Hearts game started and was disappointed I didn't get to see extra time. Sounds like we sneaked it same as them. Glad this round is over.... bring on the draw.

p.s. glad there is no var****, must have been some session, the hibs v hearts game was on 27th December last year 😄

[xbar81]

****, must have been some session, the hibs v hearts game was on 27th December last year 😄


:top marks

lol

[hibsbollah]

I see that **** as in rhymes with ‘currant buns’ is now blocked by the swear filter on this thread. A new development, clearly .net now considers this word sectarian? :hmmm: can of proverbial worms.

[Bridge hibs]

I see that **** as in rhymes with ‘currant buns’ is now blocked by the swear filter on this thread. A new development, clearly .net now considers this word sectarian? :hmmm: can of proverbial worms.

Explained on this thread mate 👍

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=364359

[DIXIHIBS]

I’m sure most were maybe expecting a bit better fare than what we saw, but ultimately there shouldn’t be too much surprise that it was a bit of a struggle on a tight plastic park in Angus.

First half bad, lucky to be level, second half better, a goal which won’t win goal of the season, game won and in the hat for todays draw.

Day out with friends, pints, bridies, big Hibs crowd, Station Park debut for most and a different environment to the norm.

As days out go, it was a very good one.

Summed up well except they ran out of bridies...

[hibsbollah]

Explained on this thread mate 👍

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=364359

Thanks. I took a sabbatical from this site for a while, i come back and i can’t ****ing say **** anymore :greengrin

Back to the game , i see Mark Mcallum was in goals for Forfar. He was the pro who led our FIFA coaching badges at the Oriam a few years back. The reason i mention it is we were all blown away by his athleticism, power and confidence in all aspects of the game. A real eye opener how good pros are when you actually play with them in a game scenario. Was an all day session and covered all aspects of goalkeeping. Nice lad as well. But seeing him flap after making an error of judgement in the highlights it would be easy to dismiss him from watching on tv as ‘oh hes at forfar, probably a part timer and an electrical engineer or something as a day job’. Actually these teams have class players by most standards who must be respected.

[Wilson]

Some people should honestly take up dominoes or sudoku, would probably help their BPM…

Hardly, I have problems with the 4 and the 4 and 2. Both of those are out for me!

[xbar81]

Hardly, I have problems with the 4 and the 4 and 2. Both of those are out for me!

golf shouts about it too

[Keith_M]

More than anything, what annoyed me yesterday was the short-sighted Beeching rail cuts of the 1960s.

Took ages to get there and get home.


And they have the cheek to call it Station Park

🙄

[Northernhibee]

Thanks. I took a sabbatical from this site for a while, i come back and i can’t ****ing say **** anymore :greengrin

Back to the game , i see Mark Mcallum was in goals for Forfar. He was the pro who led our FIFA coaching badges at the Oriam a few years back. The reason i mention it is we were all blown away by his athleticism, power and confidence in all aspects of the game. A real eye opener how good pros are when you actually play with them in a game scenario. Was an all day session and covered all aspects of goalkeeping. Nice lad as well. But seeing him flap after making an error of judgement in the highlights it would be easy to dismiss him from watching on tv as ‘oh hes at forfar, probably a part timer and an electrical engineer or something as a day job’. Actually these teams have class players by most standards who must be respected.

Even when you look at junior level there are some decent players. Last season Bobby Linn was playing in the Championship, he’s now in the EoS league with Lochee United. When Darvel beat Aberdeen, they had Ian McShane who won the league cup with Ross County not so long ago.

I used to work for a company that had a senior member of a highland league club as a director, and you’d see ex professionals either at the end of their career or players in their mid twenties dropping out of full time football around the office from time to time. The idea being come and play at a lower level, and also have a full time job so if you drop out of the game altogether you’ve got a safety net for supporting your family.

Not uncommon at that level seemingly and probably quite an appealing option if you still think you’ve got a year or two left in you as a footballer but don’t know what happens after that.

[blackpoolhibs]

I see that **** as in rhymes with ‘currant buns’ is now blocked by the swear filter on this thread. A new development, clearly .net now considers this word sectarian? :hmmm: can of proverbial worms.
Just call them Attilas, everyone will know what you mean.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

What time is kick off?

1500 yesterday.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Thanks. I took a sabbatical from this site for a while, i come back and i can’t ****ing say **** anymore :greengrin

Back to the game , i see Mark Mcallum was in goals for Forfar. He was the pro who led our FIFA coaching badges at the Oriam a few years back. The reason i mention it is we were all blown away by his athleticism, power and confidence in all aspects of the game. A real eye opener how good pros are when you actually play with them in a game scenario. Was an all day session and covered all aspects of goalkeeping. Nice lad as well. But seeing him flap after making an error of judgement in the highlights it would be easy to dismiss him from watching on tv as ‘oh hes at forfar, probably a part timer and an electrical engineer or something as a day job’. Actually these teams have class players by most standards who must be respected.

Absolutely. I’ve always said that when people slaughter lower league teams, the players at that level are absolutely exceptional football players compared to your average player at amateur or even the guy you play 5s with who you think is really good.

The guys that are cutting about in League 2 or even the Lowland League will likely be in the top 0.5% of players you’ve ever played with or against for the vast majority of people unless you played pro youth.

[blackpoolhibs]

What time is kick off?

When Megwa gets there.

[Keith_M]

I think there's a difference between 'an acceptable result' and 'a great result'.


Scraping through to the next round against Forfar, when 3,000 of us took the time to go up there and back the team, hardly comes under the second category.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I think there's a difference between 'an acceptable result' and 'a great result'.


Scraping through to the next round against Forfar, when 3,000 of us took the time to go up there and back the team, hardly comes under the second category.

Probably just depends how you want to spin it.

It’s a great result, because the result is you either win, lose or draw. So it’s the absolute maximum you can achieve.

I think most folk when they’re talking about results though are also considering scores and performances (which are different from a result). In that respect, it’s far from a great score and performance.

[ekhibee]

It's not a great result at all, it's just a result.

[hibby rae]

And they have the cheek to call it Station Park

🙄

Reminds me of the time I tried to go to the zoo in Dusseldorf, got the s-bahn to Zoo Station, wandered for ages and couldn't fine it. Turned we bombed it in 1943 🤦

[cabbageandribs1875]

didn't realise the big WAT was on the line yesterday



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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It was a cracking day out yesterday, the people up there couldn't have been friendlier.

[hibby rae]

didn't realise the big WAT was on the line yesterday



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Aye sadly he never ran the line in front of the Hibs terracing, safer with the farmers

[FastEddieFelson]

I’m sure most were maybe expecting a bit better fare than what we saw, but ultimately there shouldn’t be too much surprise that it was a bit of a struggle on a tight plastic park in Angus.

First half bad, lucky to be level, second half better, a goal which won’t win goal of the season, game won and in the hat for todays draw.

Day out with friends, pints, bridies, big Hibs crowd, Station Park debut for most and a different environment to the norm.

As days out go, it was a very good one.

The romance of the cup...

[Victor]

More than anything, what annoyed me yesterday was the short-sighted Beeching rail cuts of the 1960s.

Took ages to get there and get home.

Good point. Unbelievable that this was allowed to happen. The Borders were cut off for 40 years and stations removed from large towns such as St. Andrew’s. The crazy decision had a massive impact and probably started the decline of railways throughout the country.


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[hibby rae]

Good point. Unbelievable that this was allowed to happen. The Borders were cut off for 40 years and stations removed from large towns such as St. Andrew’s. The crazy decision had a massive impact and probably started the decline of railways throughout the country.


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There was a bit of corruption around it, and a lot of 'pressure' from the car lobby on politicians. They also fudged numbers to make lines which were performing well, or not being utilised to their fullest potential, and make them seem like they were lost causes. They also didn't take into the social aspect about cutting off communities.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/edinburghs-south-sub-railway-heres-why-forgotten-railway-closed-60-years-ago-today-3835213

This is quite a good article outling that, e.g. how the evidence was skewed so they could shut the South Suburban line in Edinburgh.

[Keith_M]

Reminds me of the time I tried to go to the zoo in Dusseldorf, got the s-bahn to Zoo Station, wandered for ages and couldn't fine it. Turned we bombed it in 1943 🤦


I'm not sure how old you are but I'm far too young to be included in the 'we' part of that statement.

:na na:

[hibby rae]

I'm not sure how old you are but I'm far too young to be included in the 'we' part of that statement.

:na na:

I led the RAF raid in question, which makes it even more embarrassing

[Victor]

There was a bit of corruption around it, and a lot of 'pressure' from the car lobby on politicians. They also fudged numbers to make lines which were performing well, or not being utilised to their fullest potential, and make them seem like they were lost causes. They also didn't take into the social aspect about cutting off communities.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/edinburghs-south-sub-railway-heres-why-forgotten-railway-closed-60-years-ago-today-3835213

This is quite a good article outling that, e.g. how the evidence was skewed so they could shut the South Suburban line in Edinburgh.

That’s interesting although I would be a ‘nimby’ if they tried to reopen the SSL as it runs past my house! And just to make sure that we are not too far off topic. The closures also affected those attending Easter Road.


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[snedzuk]

I've got photos of the players in Dubai... you decide.


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Can the dolphin play centre half.

[Glory Lurker]

Aye sadly he never ran the line in front of the Hibs terracing, safer with the farmers

I dunno. Their young team serenaded him a few times.

[hibby rae]

That’s interesting although I would be a ‘nimby’ if they tried to reopen the SSL as it runs past my house! And just to make sure that we are not too far off topic. The closures also affected those attending Easter Road.


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Would have been class to still have the station, especially as I live in the west of the city.

But they don't even increase services for big games and events in Scotland anymore, no more football specials.

Would be great if a few trains ran from Waverley to Mount Florida direct when there's a semi or final

[Keith_M]

I led the RAF raid in question, which makes it even more embarrassing


:tee hee:

[Keith_M]

Can the dolphin play centre half.


Alongside Fish?

[HoboHarry]

Alongside Fish?

Hibs might be able to get a tuna out of that pairing....

[RIP]

Very friendly club overall.

Apart from their Ultras walking ten wide up to the East Greens Car Park where we were told on the club website to park and then chasing isolated Hibs fans around with some pavement dancing.

Wee cowards

[cabbageandribs1875]

anyone attending the game buy a ticket and stuck it in their back pocket

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[superfurryhibby]

I dunno. Their young team serenaded him a few times.

He was getting the welcoming Fat Tory Bassa song, as well as a few other ditties. Had a bit of more pleasant banter with Hibs fans prior to kick off.

Just watched the, ahem, highlights. No further comment.

[Carheenlea]

Apart from their Ultras walking ten wide up to the East Greens Car Park where we were told on the club website to park and then chasing isolated Hibs fans around with some pavement dancing.

Wee cowards

We were parked there and there was a bit of running around with not a lot of actual combat. Was hard to tell who was who really. We were just ignored as we readied to leave in car.

The “paedo” chants directed at McKirdy every time he was on the ball were a bit primary school playground. What was that all about? Embarrassing.

[hibby rae]

We were parked there and there was a bit of running around with not a lot of actual combat. Was hard to tell who was who really. We were just ignored as we readied to leave in car.

The “paedo” chants directed at McKirdy every time he was on the ball were a bit primary school playground. What was that all about? Embarrassing.

Was one of the Forfar lot a big fat boy with glasses?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Quite a few of their young team seemed to be gathered in The Osnaburg pre-match, it was all friendly enough.

[Chipper1875]

Quite a few of their young team seemed to be gathered in The Osnaburg pre-match, it was all friendly enough.

Did that have a pool table up the back ? Wee Bams cheered the ****bos winner

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Did that have a pool table up the back ? Wee Bams cheered the ****bos winner

Not that I can remember, can't remember any cheering going on at the goal either.

[WeeRussell]

Hibs might be able to get a tuna out of that pairing....

You’re going overboard with the puns these days, Hobo.

[HoboHarry]

You’re going overboard with the puns these days, Hobo.

Makes my sole happy.....

[The Harp Awakes]

Quite a few of their young team seemed to be gathered in The Osnaburg pre-match, it was all friendly enough.

If there was a pool table at the back that was the Masons Arms. Just the local young team having their big day out. They were cheering on the jambos and belting out a song about Hibbies and fenians.

Edit - forgot the ditty about us being soup takers. I quite like soup so maybe some truth in it.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

If there was a pool table at the back that was the Masons Arms. Just the local young team having their big day out. They were cheering on the jambos and belting out a song about Hibbies and fenians.

Edit - forgot the ditty about us being soup takers. I quite like soup so maybe some truth in it.

Never made it into there until after the Hearts game had finished. I seem to recall bumping into Hermit Crab in The Forfar Arms at some point too.

[WeeRussell]

Makes my sole happy.....

Fair enough. Just don’t think there’s a plaice for constant puns on here.

[HoboHarry]

Fair enough. Just don’t think there’s a plaice for constant puns on here.
Puns rule ya Bass.....

[WeeRussell]

Puns rule ya Bass.....

Worse than the Rod Petrie references.

[HoboHarry]

Worse than the Rod Petrie references.
:na na:

[WeeRussell]

:na na:

You’ve been warned, bouy.