Team for tomorrow

[flash]

Can't really find anything on the forum about tomorrow which, with it being our biggest game of the season so far, seems a bit odd.

Anyway my team is;

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Newall
Moriah Welsh
Amos

Boyle
Malioda
Youan.

This would give us serious bench options in Marcondes (if fit), Mayenda, Vente, Levitt and ALF.

[Centre Hawf]

I'd probably like to see Marcondes start over Amos if he's fit enough. Otherwise I'd probably keep Levitt in to see if he can build on his goal the other night. That being said Amos will probably need to start getting minutes sooner rather than later but I wouldn't fancy treating this like that type of fixture.

[Brightside]

I wouldn't start Emi - hamstring issue so save him for if needed. I'd play Vente. He's going to score a hattrick.

[flash]

I'd probably like to see Marcondes start over Amos if he's fit enough. Otherwise I'd probably keep Levitt in to see if he can build on his goal the other night. That being said Amos will probably need to start getting minutes sooner rather than later but I wouldn't fancy treating this like that type of fixture.

Would obviously depend on how fit Amos is but he looked good when he came on Wednesday night.

[flash]

I wouldn't start Emi - hamstring issue so save him for if needed. I'd play Vente. He's going to score a hattrick.

Is it not Emi's foot? That's what the manager mentioned.

[Jones28]

I’d be tempted to stick with Levitt in the middle, hopefully his goal is a real catalyst for him.

Youan…well if I’m in NMs shoes I don’t think I’d start him after his feeble attempt to win the ball before their second on Wednesday. Tavares in and he’s a good option off the bench.

[Scooter]

I wouldn't start Emi - hamstring issue so save him for if needed. I'd play Vente. He's going to score a hattrick.

I'd start exactly the same team and the same formation. If the same players can't repeat Wednesday night then we know the mentality isn't right within the squad

[Centre Hawf]

Would obviously depend on how fit Amos is but he looked good when he came on Wednesday night.

Have no issue with going with Amos if that's what we feel will work best. I just would maybe like to consider a more attacking approach with one of Levitt/Marcondes playing ahead of Newell and Welsh.

That being said it could be a bit of a battle tomorrow so not against it being 3 proper workers/tacklers in there.

[Brightside]

Is it not Emi's foot? That's what the manager mentioned.

Well he told us pre game it was his hammy - but it was minor. He was happily jogging up the stairs so the foot looked fine? I know he had a foot injury before he came to us.

[JammyDoidger]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Triantis
Obita

Moriah-Welsh
Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Maolida
Youan

[Mcbizz1998]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Triantis
Obita

Moriah-Welsh
Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Maolida
Youan

This would be my team too.

[The Modfather]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Triantus
Obita

Moriah-Welsh
Amos
Newell/Emiliamo

Boyle
Maolida
Youan/Mayenda

[Tyler Durden]

I'd start exactly the same team and the same formation. If the same players can't repeat Wednesday night then we know the mentality isn't right within the squad

I'd definitely be tempted to bring Amos in for Levitt but it seems the manager is trying to ease him in, so maybe good reason to wait.

I also think Maolida has twice now looked a lot better coming off the bench than starting. So I'd stick with Vente for now aswell. Shouldn't be any need for him to drop deep tomorrow, needs to stay high and between the posts.

[flash]

Well he told us pre game it was his hammy - but it was minor. He was happily jogging up the stairs so the foot looked fine? I know he had a foot injury before he came to us.

Whichever one it turns out to be hopefully it's minor and he is back soon.

[ian cruise]

I wouldn't be dropping Triantus, I know he gave away the penalty but that aside he looked good the other night and I thought he was decent vs St Mirren albeit we shipped 3 goals. Needs games to get up to speed but he's got excellent attributes. Hanlon has been out for weeks unwell and we really need the 3 points on Saturday, I'd not be throwing him straight back in.

Moriah-Welsh and Newell need to be stick ons after the Celtic game. Levitt didn't have a great game but scored a great goal, might be best to show faith in him and hope his confidence is coming back rather than risk taking away anything the goal might have done to help with that.

[Brightside]

Whichever one it turns out to be hopefully it's minor and he is back soon.

Nick has mentioned foot swelling again on the Q&A :greengrin. But yeh it sounds minor.

[Brightside]

I wouldn't be dropping Triantus, I know he gave away the penalty but that aside he looked good the other night and I thought he was decent vs St Mirren albeit we shipped 3 goals. Needs games to get up to speed but he's got excellent attributes. Hanlon has been out for weeks unwell and we really need the 3 points on Saturday, I'd not be throwing him straight back in.

Moriah-Welsh and Newell need to be stick ons after the Celtic game. Levitt didn't have a great game but scored a great goal, might be best to show faith in him and hope his confidence is coming back rather than risk taking away anything the goal might have done to help with that.

If Hanlon is fit - play him left and Nectar on the right.

[flash]

If Hanlon is fit - play him left and Nectar on the right.

Drop Fish who was outstanding on Wednesday?

[Hibby Bairn]

I'd start exactly the same team and the same formation. If the same players can't repeat Wednesday night then we know the mentality isn't right within the squad

Exactly. He's asked the players for a big reaction and got it from everyone. So he just needs to say same again. Unfair to drop anyone and they would rightly be asking questions if they were dropped.

[B.H.F.C]

Exactly. He's asked the players for a big reaction and got it from everyone. So he just needs to say same again. Unfair to drop anyone and they would rightly be asking questions if they were dropped.

Maolida in for Vente for me and I don’t think there could be too many complaints. He had a real impact, looks much more of a threat and you’d like to think there will be more opportunities there for us tomorrow than on Wednesday.

[KWJ]

Same team.

What's the craic with Bevan?

And is this on Hibs TV?

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Tempted to go for the same team but I’d probably swap Levitt for Amos. Reason being, Amos needs minutes and I was all for Levitt being subbed at half time against Celtic as he was the weak link in midfield at that point.

[Brightside]

Same team.

What's the craic with Bevan?

And is this on Hibs TV?

Bevan is still down south until he gets fit. No TV coverage.

[MrRobot]

I wouldn't start Emi - hamstring issue so save him for if needed. I'd play Vente. He's going to score a hattrick.

Tough one with Vente tbh.

I don’t think he warrants starting, but it’s a game that could get his confidence up.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Triantis
Obita

Moriah-Welsh
Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Maolida
Youan

This.

Vente looks completely lost and Mayo seems up for the fight and links well with Youan. You cannae not sub Levitt as he looks drained of confidence , then he scores a peach, gains confidence and drop him. It wouldnae make sense.

[Jones28]

Tough one with Vente tbh.

I don’t think he warrants starting, but it’s a game that could get his confidence up.

He wouldn’t be doing the (excellent imo) job he was tasked with against Celtic, so would free him up to actually get in the box.

[Brightside]

Tough one with Vente tbh.

I don’t think he warrants starting, but it’s a game that could get his confidence up.

He was excellent again on Wed. Basically stopped the best player in the country running the game. I want to see how he gets on when he doesnt have to drop in so much.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Tough one with Vente tbh.

I don’t think he warrants starting, but it’s a game that could get his confidence up.

We thought that against Forfar.

[Hibeesdaft16]

He was excellent again on Wed. Basically stopped the best player in the country running the game. I want to see how he gets on when he doesnt have to drop in so much.

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

[CapitalGreen]

We thought that against Forfar.

He didn’t start against Forfar

[KWJ]

Bevan is still down south until he gets fit. No TV coverage.

Thanks.

[CapitalGreen]

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

Vente marked McGregor out the game on Wednesday, as he did in the previous meeting last year.

[Hibeesdaft16]

He didn’t start against Forfar

He came on just after half time, no?

[Hibeesdaft16]

Vente marked McGregor out the game on Wednesday, as he did in the previous meeting last year.

He went off with half an hour left on Wednesday, and that coincided with our level of performance that was flat until then.

Why is our £700k striker marking a midfielder regardless? Maolida never went man marking or playing the right wing?

[andrew70]

Same team that started Wednesday. No reason to change it.

[Ronniekirk]

I'd definitely be tempted to bring Amos in for Levitt but it seems the manager is trying to ease him in, so maybe good reason to wait.

I also think Maolida has twice now looked a lot better coming off the bench than starting. So I'd stick with Vente for now aswell. Shouldn't be any need for him to drop deep tomorrow, needs to stay high and between the posts.
Yep vented s willingness to track back snd work rate may be needed but then tsken off
However I still can’t fathom why we can’t find a way to get his early form back where he was scoring his only real chance of the game and finishing clinically
a no 9 that doesnt score it’s whst we paid decent for imo

[flash]

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

McGregor absolutely is week in week out.

[andrew70]

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

Daft by name, daft by nature clearly. Vente was excellent and deserves to start in a more attacking role on Saturday.

The most intelligent player in our team, that started on Wed. Emiliano otherwise. However Vente is a great player. Will score a couple tomorrow.

[Brightside]

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

Is this serious?

[McGruber]

Same team. Can always bring Myziane off the bench. Hopefully we get the same performance on a cold night in Inverness as we did v Celtic under the cameras - that's my main worry.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Daft by name, daft by nature clearly. Vente was excellent and deserves to start in a more attacking role on Saturday.

The most intelligent player in our team, that started on Wed. Emiliano otherwise. However Vente is a great player. Will score a couple tomorrow.

Any need for the insults?

An excellent forward scores goals or brings others into play to score goals. There's no chance at all how you can say he was excellent. :confused:

[Hibeesdaft16]

McGregor absolutely is week in week out.

Not this season, no chance. Shinnie and Clarkson took the piss last weekend when Aberdeen got a point against them.

Oriley is the best player in the league by a mile, then Butland.

[B.H.F.C]

Daft by name, daft by nature clearly. Vente was excellent and deserves to start in a more attacking role on Saturday.

The most intelligent player in our team, that started on Wed. Emiliano otherwise. However Vente is a great player. Will score a couple tomorrow.

He did well at chasing McGregor about but it’s a totally different game tomorrow. When we had the ball on Wednesday, there was no issue with him being in the box, he just didn’t, and doesn’t, get on the end of very much.

Maolida, so far, looks more of a threat in that regard.

[CapitalGreen]

He went off with half an hour left on Wednesday, and that coincided with our level of performance that was flat until then.

Why is our £700k striker marking a midfielder regardless? Maolida never went man marking or playing the right wing?

Because we were playing the best team in the league. Maolida 100% took over Vente’s marking duties when he came on also did it very well.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Is this serious?

Yes, you won't hear anything negative towards any player or the club regardless of how outrageous your claims are. Welsh was outstanding when he came on, when he did come on Newell too, we took over the midfield and our attack had threat when Vente was replaced. Until then it was walking football, a poor first half and we offered little while they controlled the game.

[Donegal Hibby]

His job is to score goals. He was playing as right winger at times on Weds.

McGregor isn't the best player in Scotland btw, and he ran the game even less when Vente was hooked early second half.

Saying Vente was excellent on Wed is simply outrageous.

I'd say McGregor was the best midfielder in Scotland and probably the best player too.Out of interest who do you thinks better? .

Vente put in some shift on weds and tbh I thought he was excellent too.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Because we were playing the best team in the league. Maolida 100% took over Vente’s marking duties when he came on also did it very well.


And every other week when we are not playing them? :confused: Mayo came on and was instantly a threat up top, Welsh came on and there was no man-marking job on McGregor at all.

[Jones28]

Yes, you won't hear anything negative towards any player or the club regardless of how outrageous your claims are. Welsh was outstanding when he came on, when he did come on Newell too, we took over the midfield and our attack had threat when Vente was replaced. Until then it was walking football, a poor first half and we offered little while they controlled the game.

Hibs fan in supporting Hibs players shocker.

[Hibeesdaft16]

I'd say McGregor was the best midfielder in Scotland and probably the best player too.Out of interest who do you thinks better? .

Vente put in some shift on weds and tbh I thought he was excellent too.


Matt Oriley. Jack Butland.

He put in a shift, was on the wings at times but excellent? Our number 9? :confused:

[VoltaireHibs]

Can't really find anything on the forum about tomorrow which, with it being our biggest game of the season so far, seems a bit odd.

Anyway my team is;

Marshall

Miller
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Newall
Moriah Welsh
Amos

Boyle
Malioda
Youan.

This would give us serious bench options in Marcondes (if fit), Mayenda, Vente, Levitt and ALF.

Triantis for Hanlon (no offence to Paul but I really feel we need to stick with a pairing) and stick Marcondes in for Youan, (or anyone in for Youan) and that would do me. 👍

[Hibeesdaft16]

Hibs fan in supporting Hibs players shocker.

You can be absolutely realistic too though. We are seventh for a reason.

[CapitalGreen]

Yes, you won't hear anything negative towards any player or the club regardless of how outrageous your claims are. Welsh was outstanding when he came on, when he did come on Newell too, we took over the midfield and our attack had threat when Vente was replaced. Until then it was walking football, a poor first half and we offered little while they controlled the game.

Do you not think it’s possible that it was strategic to remain compact and try to contain Celtic for an hour and then attack them for the final half hour? The change in approach on the hour mark was reflected in more than just a change of personnel, we noticeably started going longer and being more expansive. You couldn’t play Celtic in that fashion for 90 minutes, you would get destroyed (as we have done in the recent past).

[neil7908]

Youan and Levitt out for Amos/Marcondes and Maolida.

I'm not sure about Triantis. Had a nightmare start but was much better as the game went on on Wednesday.

I'd be inclined to keep him in.

[Jones28]

You can be absolutely realistic too though. We are seventh for a reason.

We are, mainly due to a defence that leaks goals.

Vente has been doing thankless work under NM for a long time, and imo he needs to be played in his proper position under a similar system to the Celtic game and we will see the best from him.

[neil7908]

Triantis for Hanlon (no offence to Paul but I really feel we need to stick with a pairing) and stick Marcondes in for Youan, (or anyone in for Youan) and that would do me. 👍

I've had enough of Youan for now. He's had two games in a row where he's shown a lack of effort or courage and I don't think we can afford that when we need to battle for wins.

He's a good option off the bench when we need a goal.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Do you not think it’s possible that it was strategic to remain compact and try to contain Celtic for an hour and then attack them for the final half hour? The change in approach on the hour mark was reflected in more than just a change of personnel, we noticeably started going longer and being more expansive. You couldn’t play Celtic in that fashion for 90 minutes, you would get destroyed (as we have done in the recent past).

So our strategy was to keep a defensive midfielder on the bench, have our centre forward chase around a celtc midfielder and that's the best way to contain them? Then replace centre forward, bring on defensive midfielder and attack them?

No I don't. Celtc are poor and struggling, we should have taken the game to them from the start, as was probably planned until we scored and gained a lot of confidence from it. The goal changed the dynamic of the game and our team grew, let's not pretend it was a tactical masterclass from the start.

[CapitalGreen]

And every other week when we are not playing them? :confused: Mayo came on and was instantly a threat up top, Welsh came on and there was no man-marking job on McGregor at all.

Welsh started the game!?

Maolida came on took over Vente’s marking responsibilities. I suggest you rewatch the game as you seen absolutely clueless to what went on.

[Hibeesdaft16]

We are, mainly due to a defence that leaks goals.

Vente has been doing thankless work under NM for a long time, and imo he needs to be played in his proper position under a similar system to the Celtic game and we will see the best from him.

Not just only the defence that cant stop crossed balls and then we cant defend crosses (ultimate recipe for disaster) but our midfield has been ran over since the first game of the season against St Mirren and we have done nothing to address that.

Vente, you think his best position is to use him like the celtc game and not as a centre forward/striker? That's what he was brought in to do, replace the goals and play Nisbet gave us surely? That's what he done with Roda and why we signed him.

[Jones28]

Not just only the defence that cant stop crossed balls and then we cant defend crosses (ultimate recipe for disaster) but our midfield has been ran over since the first game of the season against St Mirren and we have done nothing to address that.

Vente, you think his best position is to use him like the celtc game and not as a centre forward/striker? That's what he was brought in to do, replace the goals and play Nisbet gave us surely? That's what he done with Roda and why we signed him.

No, where did I say that?

I said a similar system to the celtic game, as in same levels of work, same formation etc.

He needs to be in the opposition box getting on the end of chances.

[CapitalGreen]

So our strategy was to keep a defensive midfielder on the bench, have our centre forward chase around a celtc midfielder and that's the best way to contain them? Then replace centre forward, bring on defensive midfielder and attack them?

No I don't. Celtc are poor and struggling, we should have taken the game to them from the start, as was probably planned until we scored and gained a lot of confidence from it. The goal changed the dynamic of the game and our team grew, let's not pretend it was a tactical masterclass from the start.

Yes, it was the same strategy as we used against Celtic in the previous home meeting this season when we kept a clean sheet.

[ChilliEater]

So our strategy was to keep a defensive midfielder on the bench, have our centre forward chase around a celtc midfielder and that's the best way to contain them? Then replace centre forward, bring on defensive midfielder and attack them?

No I don't. Celtc are poor and struggling, we should have taken the game to them from the start, as was probably planned until we scored and gained a lot of confidence from it. The goal changed the dynamic of the game and our team grew, let's not pretend it was a tactical masterclass from the start.

I wouldn't go as far as "masterclass", but on the back of poor form, and a dreadful performance in the previous game, seems like a pretty sensible approach against the best team in the country to keep things tight for the first half, at least, to give yourself the best chance of staying in the game and building a bit of confidence. Fair to say that it worked to some extent, even if we did eventually lose, don't you think?

[B.H.F.C]

No, where did I say that?

I said a similar system to the celtic game, as in same levels of work, same formation etc.

He needs to be in the opposition box getting on the end of chances.

He gets in the box plenty. Vast majority of our attacks you’ll see him in the box. Getting on the end of things is the issue and it seems pretty clear now that he’s only going to get a goal if presented with the ball in the middle of the box in front of goal, rather than make something for himself or out of a half chance.

I actually thought he made better runs against Kilmarnock and Rangers in fairness. And even with the limited attacks we had with him on the pitch against Celtic.

[Blaster]

Same team for me. We can’t keep changing 3 players or so every game. We need to try and have our core of 9 most weeks and a change here and there based on form or injury etc

[superfurryhibby]

Welsh started the game!?

Maolida came on took over Vente’s marking responsibilities. I suggest you rewatch the game as you seen absolutely clueless to what went on.

I don't think Maolida did that (the marking of McGregor). The game changed with his arrival, mainly because we had someone capable of holding the ball up, finding a bit space with movement and being capable of linking with other Hibs players. That was a huge factor in the way things went thereafter.

I would start Moalida. Vente is out of form and marking someone in the opposition won't be a requirement of our centre forward on Saturday.

Other than that, the team will surely be the same as Wednesday (Youan might incur the wrath of NM after his weak play in the lead up to the second pen-htf it's not Tavares who replaces him).

[JimBHibees]

McGregor absolutely is week in week out.

Agree totally outstanding player completely bossed the last old firm.

[hibee1875]

What’s up with Hanlon. Team news has him out as ill again but we’ve seen pictures of him in training

[CapitalGreen]

I don't think Maolida did that (the marking of McGregor). The game changed with his arrival, mainly because we had someone capable of holding the ball up, finding a bit space with movement and being capable of linking with other Hibs players. That was a huge factor in the way things went thereafter.

I would start Moalida. Vente is out of form and marking someone in the opposition won't be a requirement of our centre forward on Saturday.

Other than that, the team will surely be the same as Wednesday (Youan might incur the wrath of NM after his weak play in the lead up to the second pen-htf it's not Tavares who replaces him).

It was possible for Maolida to both man-mark McGregor and add attacking threat as one is done while Hibs have possession and one is done while Hibs don’t have possession. Watch the game back and look at Maolida’s positioning whenever Celtic’s CBs had the ball.

[Unseen work]

Daft by name, daft by nature clearly. Vente was excellent and deserves to start in a more attacking role on Saturday.

The most intelligent player in our team, that started on Wed. Emiliano otherwise. However Vente is a great player. Will score a couple tomorrow.

I struggle to say Vente is a great player when he’s a striker that never looks like scoring.

I appreciate service is poor etc however look at a couple of Shankland’s goals this season, the one in the last game and then his last against us - a long ball he has no right to end up scoring from but does. He scores or does something out of nothing.

If Melkersen put in the performances Vente has I think he’d be getting slaughtered and people saying we need better. I’m genuinely surprised by how little stick he gets on here especially when you compare it to what a 16 year old gets in a makeshift defence

[B.H.F.C]

I struggle to say Vente is a great player when he’s a striker that never looks like scoring.

I appreciate service is poor etc however look at a couple of Shankland’s goals this season, the one in the last game and then his last against us - a long ball he has no right to end up scoring from but does. He scores or does something out of nothing.

If Melkersen put in the performances Vente has I think he’d be getting slaughtered and people saying we need better. I’m genuinely surprised by how little stick he gets on here especially when you compare it to what a 16 year old gets in a makeshift defence

Agree with this. Miovski is another good example. Scored against Celtic picking the ball up about 40 yards from goal and against Rangers just scrapping and making something out of a ball over the top in the last week. Vente need to show so much more. I hope he does but it’s looking less likely as the weeks tick by.

[Brightside]

What’s up with Hanlon. Team news has him out as ill again but we’ve seen pictures of him in training

He has had a virus and missed a lot of training.

[Unseen work]

Agree with this. Miovski is another good example. Scored against Celtic picking the ball up about 40 yards from goal and against Rangers just scrapping and making something out of a ball over the top in the last week. Vente need to show so much more. I hope he does but it’s looking less likely as the weeks tick by.


In his last 18 games he’s got 1 goal and 2 assists. That’s with starting pretty much every game.

During that time Doidge scored 2 games in a lot less games.

I hope he comes good, I really do. In fairness to him I think he’s been really affected with the injury to ALF as no one’s been playing those little touches or boxes in and around the box. Hopefully ALF, Marcondes and Maolida all bring out the best in him.

I think he’d be much better in a 352 formation, with Maolida next to him and Marcondes just behind.

[superfurryhibby]

It was possible for Maolida to both man-mark McGregor and add attacking threat as one is done while Hibs have possession and one is done while Hibs don’t have possession. Watch the game back and look at Maolida’s positioning whenever Celtic’s CBs had the ball.


He wasn't man marking McGregor, although he obviously dropped deeper when they had the ball. It's also possible to do this and not man mark a midfield playmaker (if he did actually man mark McGregor then Moalida would be in no position to receive the ball in the centre forward position, which he undoubtedly was). A lot of our good possession came from allowing them to play up to a certain point in our half and hit them swiftly on the breakaway with Maolida receiving a pass and linking with others, particularly down our left side..

Either way, most of us agree, he was much more effective than Vente and was big part of why the game started to swing in our favour.

[BlackSheep]

What’s up with Hanlon. Team news has him out as ill again but we’ve seen pictures of him in training

He has had Tonsillitis, not quite ready to return.

[Sparrows tongue]

I wouldn't be dropping Triantus, I know he gave away the penalty but that aside he looked good the other night and I thought he was decent vs St Mirren albeit we shipped 3 goals. Needs games to get up to speed but he's got excellent attributes. Hanlon has been out for weeks unwell and we really need the 3 points on Saturday, I'd not be throwing him straight back in.

Moriah-Welsh and Newell need to be stick ons after the Celtic game. Levitt didn't have a great game but scored a great goal, might be best to show faith in him and hope his confidence is coming back rather than risk taking away anything the goal might have done to help with that.

:confused::confused:

[VoltaireHibs]

:confused::confused:

Through to the next round and an extra 3 points. If Carlsberg did Saturday's... 😁

[Sparrows tongue]

Through to the next round and an extra 3 points. If Carlsberg did Saturday's... 😁

:agree:

:party:

[BoomtownHibees]

Welsh was outstanding when he came on

When you say “came on” I assume you mean when he ran out with the rest of the team before the game started?

[brydekirk]

Triantis grew into the game and did well. I would leave him in the team.

[Scooter]

Personally I thought Vente was excellent on Wednesday. His work rate was fantastic. At one point in the 2nd half he was on our own bye line defending he then ran the length of the pitch to chase a long clearance.

Overall I think he's a good footballer that's only a goal away. As other have said. I'd like to see him in the 3 again tomorrow but not shackled tactically

[Bakerman]

Same team for me. We can’t keep changing 3 players or so every game. We need to try and have our core of 9 most weeks and a change here and there based on form or injury etc

Agree. If the same team is available, then they should start. Momentum is key in football, and they should be buzzing to get back out there again, after putting in an impressive shift on Wednesday. Hope to see them maintain the standards they set, and get us through to the next round, with a convincing win.

[Donegal Hibby]

Personally I thought Vente was excellent on Wednesday. His work rate was fantastic. At one point in the 2nd half he was on our own bye line defending he then ran the length of the pitch to chase a long clearance.

Overall I think he's a good footballer that's only a goal away. As other have said. I'd like to see him in the 3 again tomorrow but not shackled tactically

Your right he was excellent and his work rate was and has been fantastic in most games . Team player ! . Unshackled tactically I'm convinced he would get us goals . Doesn't deserved to be dropped tomorrow either imo .

[Stanton Spence]

He was excellent again on Wed. Basically stopped the best player in the country running the game. I want to see how he gets on when he doesnt have to drop in so much.

I would hate to see him have a bad game if you thought he was excellent
He’s paid to score goals and hasn’t even looked like scoring for weeks and it’s always the role he’s been asked to play that’s the excuse for his performances which have been pretty poor for a long time now

[JimBHibees]

I struggle to say Vente is a great player when he’s a striker that never looks like scoring.

I appreciate service is poor etc however look at a couple of Shankland’s goals this season, the one in the last game and then his last against us - a long ball he has no right to end up scoring from but does. He scores or does something out of nothing.:gwa:

If Melkersen put in the performances Vente has I think he’d be getting slaughtered and people saying we need better. I’m genuinely surprised by how little stick he gets on here especially when you compare it to what a 16 year old gets in a makeshift defence

Kind of where I am

[ian cruise]

:confused::confused:

Been a long week. Totally forgot it was the next round of the cup and was already thinking about the Aberdeen game.

[flash]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1756313337871081951?t=98-DBBmqwbRs3ZqzMculFA&s=19

Not the team anyone predicted but pretty happy with that.