Team for Saturday

[flash]

Presuming Dundee lose midweek and we are still in the hunt;

Marshall (only because I don't trust Wollacott)

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Triantis
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

Boyle and Newall dropped for Elie and NMW. Hanlon in because I trust him more than the rest.

Thoughts?

[LewysGot2]

Is Obita suspended 🤔

[Hibernian Verse]

Presuming Dundee lose midweek and we are still in the hunt;

Marshall (only because I don't trust Wollacott)

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Triantis
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

Boyle and Newall dropped for Elie and NMW. Hanlon in because I trust him more than the rest.

Thoughts?

I think we know Newell won't be dropped and rightly so. One bad game doesn't make him a bad player, and NWM is completely different to him. If he's coming in, Triantis goes out IMO.

I can see Boyle being benched though.

[flash]

Is Obita suspended 🤔

I hope not.

[flash]

I think we know Newell won't be dropped and rightly so. One bad game doesn't make him a bad player, and NWM is completely different to him. If he's coming in, Triantis goes out IMO.

I can see Boyle being benched though.

He is completely different and that's the point. We need a more dynamic midfield.

[LewysGot2]

I hope not.

Definitely clocked up enough yellow cards...debate seems to be when he serves the suspension 🤔

[flash]

Definitely clocked up enough yellow cards...debate seems to be when he serves the suspension 🤔

Ah well wee Lewis it is then.

[Aldo]

Presuming Dundee lose midweek and we are still in the hunt;

Marshall (only because I don't trust Wollacott)

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Triantis
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

Boyle and Newall dropped for Elie and NMW. Hanlon in because I trust him more than the rest.

Thoughts?

The manager will not bring in Hanlon and will not drop Newell.

NMW has to start along with Elie.

Marsh

Cadden Fish or Triantis Rocky Obita

NMW Newell
EMI
Youan ALF MM

I’m do however suspect if he plays Fish Triantis will move into midfield and NWH energy and drive will be dropped to bench

I love Boyle but Elie did not deserve to be dropped last game.

Also would surprise me if he drops ALF for Boyle or Elie. Cannot second guess the coaching team.

I do know this though we will need to score as we will not keep a clean sheet.

[Brightside]

I think its pretty clear that he won't play Hanlon. If it does it would make me think that someone else in the club has pretty much instructed him to do it.

Newell won't get dropped. Midfield will and should be MW, JN, EM. With Josh Campbell coming on for any of them during the game.

I didn't have an issue with Boyle on Saturday. We just didn't use him and pass the ball to him. Another problem with not having a Left sided CB. The pass was on constantly and only Joe Newell did it once. Rocky doesnt even look in that direction.

[He's here!]

Unfortunately I think we're now grasping at straws trying to conjure up a team that can get us into the top six. It comes down to mentality as much as anything and we showed on Saturday we're simply not strong enough to cope with what was a must-win game against not exactly intimidating opponents.

[greenginger]

Presuming Dundee lose midweek and we are still in the hunt;

Marshall (only because I don't trust Wollacott)

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Triantis
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

Boyle and Newall dropped for Elie and NMW. Hanlon in because I trust him more than the rest.

Thoughts?

I think we need Rocky in just to compete with that tank Bair in the Motherwell front line.

[flash]

I think we need Rocky in just to compete with that tank Bair in the Motherwell front line.

That did cross my mind. If Rocky plays it has to be on the right.

[Billy Whizz]

Definitely clocked up enough yellow cards...debate seems to be when he serves the suspension 🤔

He’s had 3 League yellows since the restart in Jan

[Lago]

Unfortunately I think we're now grasping at straws trying to conjure up a team that can get us into the top six. It comes down to mentality as much as anything and we showed on Saturday we're simply not strong enough to cope with what was a must-win game against not exactly intimidating opponents.
Agree don't think it makes a blind bit of difference who plays, the whole bunch lack the mental strength that's needed to win games week in week out.

[flash]

Agree don't think it makes a blind bit of difference who plays, the whole bunch lack the mental strength that's needed to win games week in week out.

Just winning this one would do for now.

[Since452]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon/Rocky
Obita

Levitt
NMW
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

We need to go for it. None of this defender in midfield nonsense Can't be hoping that Aberdeen will do us a favour.

[Donegal Hibby]

Marshall. ( Captain).

Cadden
Fish
Rocky.
Obita .

Triantis.
NMW .
Marcondes.

Boyle.
Maolida.
Youan.

Purely for his display against St Johnstone and costing us the first goal I'd drop Newell.

[easty]

I think its pretty clear that he won't play Hanlon. If it does it would make me think that someone else in the club has pretty much instructed him to do it.

Newell won't get dropped. Midfield will and should be MW, JN, EM. With Josh Campbell coming on for any of them during the game.

I didn't have an issue with Boyle on Saturday. We just didn't use him and pass the ball to him. Another problem with not having a Left sided CB. The pass was on constantly and only Joe Newell did it once. Rocky doesnt even look in that direction.

:agree:

[Tyler Durden]

Can't believe people are still picking Triantis. He's hopeless wherever we play him. A decent 45 minutes against Livingston doesn't make him a competent midfielder.

[The Sundance Kid]

My team would be:

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Moriah Welsh
Marcondes
Newell

Youan
Le Fondre
Maolida

Don’t see any chance that Hanlon plays though

[HFC93]

My team would be:

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Moriah Welsh
Marcondes
Newell

Youan
Le Fondre
Maolida

Don’t see any chance that Hanlon plays though

The team I'd pick as well.

[ancient hibee]

My team would be:

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

Moriah Welsh
Marcondes
Newell

Youan
Le Fondre
Maolida

Don’t see any chance that Hanlon plays though

Fish is the one who should drop out.

[GreenPJ]

Fish is the one who should drop out.

The biggest underperformer is ultimately Marcondes. He comes with the reputation and price tag and has the talent undoubtedly but has rarely delivered anything impactful (goals, assists, incisive passes) in last few games.

[Potty78]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon/Rocky
Obita

Levitt
NMW
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

We need to go for it. None of this defender in midfield nonsense Can't be hoping that Aberdeen will do us a favour.
We need a favour off Aberdeen though😕

[Cod Boy]

The biggest underperformer is ultimately Marcondes. He comes with the reputation and price tag and has the talent undoubtedly but has rarely delivered anything impactful (goals, assists, incisive passes) in last few games.

Another player who thinks it’s a easy league to play in he’s not interested half the time

[Lago]

Another player who thinks it’s a easy league to play in he’s not interested half the time
After a good start you get the impression he's just marking time till the end of the season and he can get away.

[superfurryhibby]

I think its pretty clear that he won't play Hanlon. If it does it would make me think that someone else in the club has pretty much instructed him to do it.

Newell won't get dropped. Midfield will and should be MW, JN, EM. With Josh Campbell coming on for any of them during the game.

I didn't have an issue with Boyle on Saturday. We just didn't use him and pass the ball to him. Another problem with not having a Left sided CB. The pass was on constantly and only Joe Newell did it once. Rocky doesnt even look in that direction.

First half in particular, the ball constantly went up the left, usually from Rocky to Obita, who then gave it to Maolida.


Team for Saturday


Marshall

Miller Rocky, Hanlon, Obita

Cadden Moriah-Welsh Newell

Youan Moalida Boyle

[Brightside]

First half in particular, the ball constantly went up the left, usually from Rocky to Obita, who then gave it to Maolida.


Team for Saturday


Marshall

Miller Rocky, Hanlon, Obita

Cadden Moriah-Welsh Newell

Youan Moalida Boyle

I think you've missed my point. The ball was out to the right to Boyle. A left footed player sees that and plays it more. Hence why Newell did it when dropped in once to take the ball off Marsh.

[Exuberance1875]

Really don’t want to see Rocky under this current style of play, looks massively uncomfortable on the ball

[superfurryhibby]

I think you've missed my point. The ball was out to the right to Boyle. A left footed player sees that and plays it more. Hence why Newell did it when dropped in once to take the ball off Marsh.

I probably did. I assumed the direction of play first half was down to our game plan and deliberate. Boyle did get more service 2nd half tbf.

[sauzeelegod]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Obita

NMW
Newell
Emiliano

Boyle
Myziane
Youan

[Highwayman]

Is Obita suspended 🤔

Apologies if this has been dealt with elsewhere.But because Obita got two yellows and a sending off,does his suspension apply to the next Scottish cup tie.Whereas Moriah Welshs straight red got him a suspension in any competition.
Next question will we ever see Lewis Miller in a Hibs jersey again ?
As Saturdays game is a must win one off I would start with.

Marshall

Cadden,Fish,Bushiri,Obita

Campbell,Moriah-Welsh,Newell

Boyle,Maolida,Youan

[Smartie]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Maolida

[IvanSproule]

The biggest underperformer is ultimately Marcondes. He comes with the reputation and price tag and has the talent undoubtedly but has rarely delivered anything impactful (goals, assists, incisive passes) in last few games.

He created 2 great opportunities. 1 first half where he slipped in ALF was genius, ALF messed it up. 2nd half he lifted a great little ball to Myz free in the box, couldn't sort his feet.

Also involved in a nice one two in the midfield for the goal.
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[Tambo]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Maolida

Would take this team.

[Exuberance1875]

Hibs to start the game fairly brightly but not test the keeper too much. Motherwell first real attack, cross into the box, Bair bundles home unmarked. Could pick any XI yet the same things keep happening

[Centre Hawf]

I would have Hanlon back in over Fish at the moment but I don't think we'll see that happen.

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Obita (Lewy if suspended)

NMW
Newell

Elie
Emiliano
Maolida

ALF (if Vente was fit I'd consider starting him as well to give ALF the last 20 or so)

[chippy]

Presuming Dundee lose midweek and we are still in the hunt;

Marshall (only because I don't trust Wollacott)

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Triantis
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

Boyle and Newall dropped for Elie and NMW. Hanlon in because I trust him more than the rest.

Thoughts?

Decent, I’d keep Alf on bench, Maolida through centre and Boyle on the right

[chippy]

He created 2 great opportunities. 1 first half where he slipped in ALF was genius, ALF messed it up. 2nd half he lifted a great little ball to Myz free in the box, couldn't sort his feet.

Also involved in a nice one two in the midfield for the goal.
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Agree

[andrew70]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Obita

NMW
Levitt

Boyle
Emiliano
Myziane

ALF

[wookie70]

Marshall

Cadden
Rocky
Hanlon
Obita

Moriah Welsh
Triantis
Newell

Youan
Le Fondre
Maolida

My view would be that we pretty much score every game against teams that are below and around us. Marcondes has been very poor and his work rate has dropped too. I want a bit of extra stability to allow the front 3 to have more freedom and for Newell to play further forward where he is much better. So Moriah Welsh who has the engine to get up and down as well as Joe and Triantis to sit in front of the defenders and cover when full backs go up. Fish has been poor imo and although Rocky wasn't great at the first goal on Saturday I think we need his pace.

[Greensunshine]

Same team for me, they’ve got a point to prove.

Hopefully get a reaction!

[babahibs]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Maolida

That's the team for me.

[coldingham hibs]

Wouldn’t play Marcondes, too slow & doesn’t contribute enough, but seems to get off lightly.

Probably won’t matter who plays because we ain’t winning this. Too many players are lacking in effort or fitness, it’s one or the other.

[andrew70]

Wouldn’t play Marcondes, too slow & doesn’t contribute enough, but seems to get off lightly.

Probably won’t matter who plays because we ain’t winning this. Too many players are lacking in effort or fitness, it’s one or the other.

Definitely effort but you are picking on the wrong one in your first sentence.

[LaMotta]

He created 2 great opportunities. 1 first half where he slipped in ALF was genius, ALF messed it up. 2nd half he lifted a great little ball to Myz free in the box, couldn't sort his feet.

Also involved in a nice one two in the midfield for the goal.
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:agree: Don't think some people are watching Marcondes properly.

Saturday was as poor as he has been for us, but as you say he still has moments of quality in him. He had several moments of quality against Rangers at Ibrox too. He does lack a bit of pace, but really don't get the view that he isnt trying as some are suggesting.

[sauzee1989]

Johnson

Cadden
Obita
Hanlon
Triantas

Newell
NMW
Marcondes
Youan
Boyle

Maolida

[JammyDoidger]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Stevenson if obita is out

NMW
Newell

Youan
Boyle
Maolida

ALF

I'd drop Marcondes tbh, he's been a let down expected so much more.

[Hibernian Verse]

:agree: Don't think some people are watching Marcondes properly.

Saturday was as poor as he has been for us, but as you say he still has moments of quality in him. He had several moments of quality against Rangers at Ibrox too. He does lack a bit of pace, but really don't get the view that he isnt trying as some are suggesting.

Not to mention he bravely got punched in the face by the goalie - play on.

[Bayern Bru]

Apologies if this has been dealt with elsewhere.But because Obita got two yellows and a sending off,does his suspension apply to the next Scottish cup tie.Whereas Moriah Welshs straight red got him a suspension in any competition.
Next question will we ever see Lewis Miller in a Hibs jersey again ?
As Saturdays game is a must win one off I would start with.

Marshall

Cadden,Fish,Bushiri,Obita

Campbell,Moriah-Welsh,Newell

Boyle,Maolida,Youan

Obita misses the next Scottish Cup game because it was two yellows, Moriah-Welsh got one league game (Ross County away) and also misses the next Cup game because it was a straight red


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[Gmack7]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Maolida

Vente for ALF and that would be my team

[JimBHibees]

Vente for ALF and that would be my team

Wouldn’t be dropping Alf at all

[Victor]

Marcondes wasn’t training on Monday night, seems to be carrying a slight injury. He said he was hopeful for Saturday, so that will please and displease some of the previous posters!

[Since452]

Marcondes wasn’t training on Monday night, seems to be carrying a slight injury. He said he was hopeful for Saturday, so that will please and displease some of the previous posters!

I still think Marcondes is quality. Should be in our staring 11 every week. If he's carrying a knock it might explain is poor performance on Saturday. With the quality he has it's really difficult to leave him out.

NMW for Triantis has to happen though. Possibly Hanlon back in.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky (would rather Hanlon, but it won’t be)
Obita (Stevenson if he’s suspended)

Newell
Moriah Welsh

Youan
Marcondes
Maolida

Alf

[McGruber]

Based on Dundee losing or drawing tonight (if they win, both my team pick and amount I'd care would be very different)

Marshall

Miller (Harsh on Cadden I know)
Rocky
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Myziane

(Boyle & Vente to come on when needed.. Jair not to come on)

[JimBHibees]

I still think Marcondes is quality. Should be in our staring 11 every week. If he's carrying a knock it might explain is poor performance on Saturday. With the quality he has it's really difficult to leave him out.

NMW for Triantis has to happen though. Possibly Hanlon back in.

Likely his knock will have come from being smashed by the goalie

[JimBHibees]

Based on Dundee losing or drawing tonight (if they win, both my team pick and amount I'd care would be very different)

Marshall

Miller (Harsh on Cadden I know)
Rocky
Hanlon
Obita

NMW
Newell
Marcondes

Youan
ALF
Myziane

(Boyle & Vente to come on when needed.. Jair not to come on)

Agree with the team bar Cadden would start for me. The more i think of it the more starting Boyle for Youan was a mistake as he has been very good recently

[McGruber]

Agree with the team bar Cadden would start for me. The more i think of it the more starting Boyle for Youan was a mistake as he has been very good recently

Yeah, fair enough can live with that - Cadden has been playing well. Thinking was just more of a right back than a wing back for this one, get ball early to Youan/Myziane and leave them with the space plus having a mind Bair is a big lad and Miller gives me more assurance helping out with the physical side plus height/aggression for corners, we are a bit weak at the middle of defence. We are a bit too open still when we play our best players, especially with Marcondes playing mid. That's to say that our best 11 doesn't equate to our best functioning team, if that makes sense

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Marshall

Cadden Rocky Hanlon Obita

Welsh Newell Marcondes (has to start showing this supposed quality)

Boyle Alf Maloida


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[JimBHibees]

Yeah, fair enough can live with that - Cadden has been playing well. Thinking was just more of a right back than a wing back for this one, get ball early to Youan/Myziane and leave them with the space plus having a mind Bair is a big lad and Miller gives me more assurance helping out with the physical side plus height/aggression for corners, we are a bit weak at the middle of defence. We are a bit too open still when we play our best players, especially with Marcondes playing mid. That's to say that our best 11 doesn't equate to our best functioning team, if that makes sense

Very good points and understandable wanting a more natural defender in Miller thought his reliability fitness wise has been an issue for a while. Was wondering when he last played a full game.

[McGruber]

Never realised Motherwell have been so poor at home this season, they haven't won many at all since beating us early doors. Aberdeen have beat them twice in that period.
Would give me confidence for Saturday if only our away record wasn't equally as terrible. Anybody's game though maintain we have the better players so if we turn up for a change could give ourselves a shout. Then again, Aberdeen's home record doesn't make for pretty viewing either

[lyonhibs]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Hanlon/Rocky
Obita

Levitt
NMW
Emiliano

Youan
ALF
Maolida.

We need to go for it. None of this defender in midfield nonsense Can't be hoping that Aberdeen will do us a favour.

Levitt?!? Based on what he's done for us, he's doing well to get on the bench at the moment.

Newell in and I'd be happy with that team.

[Dashing Bob S]

Whatever line up we have to improve on that urine impoverished performance on Saturday. Dundee and Hibs both so inept that Motherwell probably deserve to nick 6th though I obviously hope they don’t.

[JimBHibees]

Levitt?!? Based on what he's done for us, he's doing well to get on the bench at the moment.

Newell in and I'd be happy with that team.

Yes no way Levitt should start however he must have been taken aback a bit by Jair coming on and moving to a central position on Saturday in front of him

[Ronniekirk]

The manager will not bring in Hanlon and will not drop Newell.

NMW has to start along with Elie.

Marsh

Cadden Fish or Triantis Rocky Obita

NMW Newell
EMI
Youan ALF MM

I’m do however suspect if he plays Fish Triantis will move into midfield and NWH energy and drive will be dropped to bench

I love Boyle but Elie did not deserve to be dropped last game.

Also would surprise me if he drops ALF for Boyle or Elie. Cannot second guess the coaching team.

I do know this though we will need to score as we will not keep a clean sheet.

Motherwell know they need to win this game so am hoping thst allows us to play on the counter offensive and that they don’t handle the pressure
But it could end up a high scoring game and we have only scored three goals once in the league this season I think So Motherwell will just keep going and hope to out score us knowing we can’t defend that well

[Unseen work]

Moriah Welsh has to play.

His energy and appetite for the game is contagious

[andrew70]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Obita

NMW
Levitt

Youan
Emiliano
Myziane

ALF

Hopefully now Vente is back training he’s fit enough for the bench. Really missed him.

[McGruber]

Very good points and understandable wanting a more natural defender in Miller thought his reliability fitness wise has been an issue for a while. Was wondering when he last played a full game.

Monty confirming Miller is out for this one, Cadden it is

[Donegal Hibby]

Marshall

Cadden
Fish
Rocky
Obita

NMW
Levitt

Youan
Emiliano
Myziane

ALF


Hopefully now Vente is back training he’s fit enough for the bench. Really missed him.

Vente and Fish back in contention for Saturday.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/12/fish---vente-in-contention/

[Cod Boy]

Andy Halliday will no doubt score for them

[Donegal Hibby]

Andy Halliday will no doubt score for them

As long as we score one more than them I won't be to bothered if he does :wink:

[McGruber]

Andy Halliday will no doubt score for them

My money would be on Spittal.

[JohnM1875]

My money would be on Spittal.

**** sake. An ex hearts player and soon to be hearts player. Totally forgot about that as well. Definitely need to score three now.

[eastterrace]

**** sake. An ex hearts player and soon to be hearts player. Totally forgot about that as well. Definitely need to score three now. do they not have that other hearts twat hud my balls nicholson as well.

[RMQ1967]

Unfortunately I think we're now grasping at straws trying to conjure up a team that can get us into the top six. It comes down to mentality as much as anything and we showed on Saturday we're simply not strong enough to cope with what was a must-win game against not exactly intimidating opponents.

We have the players and I've no doubt that they have the talent but they have no clue what they're meant to be doing.

A coaching shambles as it has been all season. We could have £10m players in every position and still fail to beat the likes of St. Johnstone.

Until we get a proper manager/coach there's no point in spending more money on players - the coaches we have will only make them worse.

[B.H.F.C]

We have the players and I've no doubt that they have the talent but they have no clue what they're meant to be doing.

A coaching shambles as it has been all season. We could have £10m players in every position and still fail to beat the likes of St. Johnstone.

Until we get a proper manager/coach there's no point in spending more money on players - the coaches we have will only make them worse.

Particularly defensively, there is nothing any manager can do about some of the individual errors we’ve witnessed week in, week out.

[Allant1981]

I'd go with almost the same team as last week, drop triantis for NMW and Boyle for youan though.

[JimBHibees]

I'd go with almost the same team as last week, drop triantis for NMW and Boyle for youan though.

Agree

[Donegal Hibby]

Hopefully the two fullbacks do abit more backtracking today . Its been a problem all year leaving to much space on the flanks which i think is why teams get so many crosses into our box too . Think other teams know it's an area they can exploit.

[Allant1981]

Vente is in the squad by the looks of it

[JohnM1875]

Same team as the St Johnstone game but NMW in for Triantis for me. I'd actually keep Boyle in the starting XI. Be tempted to go Youan, Myziane and Boyle but think we need ALF in the team.

I'd drop Fish for Hanlon but that's never happening.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Moriah Welsh has to play.

His energy and appetite for the game is contagious

If the rest of the team match his speed and enthusiasm to get things done quickly, then we will be fine.