St Johnstone v Hibernian

[sleeping giant]

Cliff pike keeps calling josh Joe Newell .

Goddamit

[Donegal Hibby]

Scoreline flatters them tbh , we could easily had 5 or 6 today.

[Jakhog1]

That why I always take whoever hibs are playing on my both teams to score coupon, was only waiting on St Johnstone to score.

[Phil MaGlass]

Ah well Juventus v AC Milan oan noo. Tattie bye :bye:

[badabing67]

If the score stays the same I'm pretty sure this is the biggest ever Hibs win over a Craig Levein team.


Ye jinxed it

[Spike Mandela]

Typical Hibs. Great performance and result but way too little too late for this season.

Ach well, bring on next season, just want this one to be over.

[Ronniekirk]

How many late goals do we lose
Loads and it’s something we have been working on to try and avoid
Lots of changes made so often disrupts the flow of the game but bit disappointing to concede another
Think Mo ty said we have lost 12 points from late goals this season

[J-C]

Comfortable win, pity about the clean sheet.

[GreenCastle]

Vente also scored a load of goals for Roda.

He’s a good finisher but needs the service and to be played in right areas.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

1-3 no clean sheet :(

BTTS & Hibs win again! Always a decent shout

[blackpoolhibs]

Great performance, great result, it really could have been double, but way way too late for some of this lot.

[sauzee1989]

Vente is a class act shame he will no doubt leave before we see the best of him.

[ekhibee]

That goalie's going to keep St Johnstone in the SPFL because the rest of that team are *****. Yes, we should have scored a lot more against them, still a comfortable win away from home though.

[Swedish hibee]

Hopefully we started the downfall of St Johnstone. Onwards to next week.

[inglisavhibs]

It will be a full strength team until relegation is impossible.
It should be a full strength team for every game. Youngsters will get in the team when they show that they are good enough. Results are everything, always have been.

[SHODAN]

Think we're clear of relegation, 12 ahead of County and 11 ahead of St Johnstone with both to play each other.

[flash]

Excellent performance despite being up against the tactical genius that is Levein.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Where has this performance been for so much of the season?

[Lago]

Vente is a class act shame he will no doubt leave before we see the best of him.
You and a few others seem determined to have him out the door ASAP.

[Tambo]

Caught the second half and a comfortable win in the end which should have been more.

Happy for Hanlon getting a goal and also a nice finish from Vente.

[He's here!]

Thought we'd probably lose today so that's a pleasantly surprising result and it sounds like we played well. Would have been easy for the players just to go through the motions with so little to play for, so the fact they were fired up maybe shows they're wanting to keep Monty in a job.

[sauzee1989]

You and a few others seem determined to have him out the door ASAP.

Never once wanted him out. Seen him score live in Holland last season as thought he was exactly the sort of player we needed at time.

[Donegal Hibby]

Never once wanted him out. Seen him score live in Holland last season as thought he was exactly the sort of player we needed at time.

Out of interest , what makes you think he will leave before we see the best of him ? .

[JohnM1875]

Said earlier on in the week I thought we'd win comfortably today. Let's be honest, should have been about five or six. Think I'm pissed off more than anything else about it. Why could we have not performed like that when it mattered?

Realise this is a bit rich after telling a poster yesterday 'all we can do is move on'.

Great display today though. I had Hibs HT, Maolida any time and Boyle any time for £115. No idea how that's not come in.

[HIBS NUTS]

The forum is very quite, we must have won.😳

[JohnM1875]

The forum is very quite, we must have won.😳

That or it's a bottom six game with basically **** all at stake. I get why it's more quiet, some folk have checked out for the season. Who can blame them?

[Crab apple]

I was at the last game in Perth which was a horrific performance. I didn't go today. Good result but still a s..t season. However, I'm now thinking I might change my mind on wanting Monty sacked if we win all five.

[Hibernian Verse]

That or it's a bottom six game with basically **** all at stake. I get why it's more quiet, some folk have checked out for the season. Who can blame them?

If we’d got beat there would be pages of posts about it let’s be honest.

[04Sauzee]

That or it's a bottom six game with basically **** all at stake. I get why it's more quiet, some folk have checked out for the season. Who can blame them?

You think it would be this quiet if we hadn't won?

[HIBS NUTS]

You think it would be this quiet if we hadn't won?

100 percent this.

[Greensunshine]

Great result but it’s typical Hibs, we never win when there’s something worthwhile on the line! Slight exaggeration I know but that’s how it feels.

Seasons over! It’s been a disaster and no amount of points from now until the end of the season can hide that fact!

[Musselbound]

Great result but it’s typical Hibs, we never win when there’s something worthwhile on the line! Slight exaggeration I know but that’s how it feels.

Seasons over! It’s been a disaster and no amount of points from now until the end of the season can hide that fact!

Agree with your first point particularly.i thought we might have a better chance today with a lot of the pressure off. Next season we really need to find a way of dealing better with high pressure games and moments.

[JimBHibees]

Was hoping to see Tavares get a start. How disappointing.

:greengrin

[Tully]

Did St Johnstone not have something to play for today, we played well could and should have scored at least 6, glad I went as I enjoyed it today

[Iain G]

Did St Johnstone not have something to play for today, we played well could and should have scored at least 6, glad I went as I enjoyed it today

Like saving themselves from relegation you mean?

[JohnM1875]

You think it would be this quiet if we hadn't won?


If we’d got beat there would be pages of posts about it let’s be honest.

Obviously it would have been busier if we'd lost. But my point still stands, do you think the folk who have checked out for the season have done so cause we've been brilliant? Folk don't really care we won in the bottom six. Again, who can blame them?

[JimBHibees]

Wonder if he's luv'in it today

I certainly did :greengrin

[LewysGot2]

Did St Johnstone not have something to play for today, we played well could and should have scored at least 6, glad I went as I enjoyed it today

Yup. One of the better games this season. Positive atmosphere in our support, team on top throughout.

Wasn't looking forward to Dingwall but feeling a bit more encouraged. Applied themselves today well.

Weird being there with the home support getting feisty - they're always so inhibited and quiet. Their booing was a bit of a new thing - they obviously don't like CL as much as the media mafia do.

[Brightside]

Monty ball is really exciting. Loved it. Entertaining stuff. Cannot wait for next season

[Brightside]

Obviously it would have been busier if we'd lost. But my point still stands, do you think the folk who have checked out for the season have done so cause we've been brilliant? Folk don't really care we won in the bottom six. Again, who can blame them?

I think you should be jubilant whenever Hibs when a game.

[JohnM1875]

I think you should be jubilant whenever Hibs when a game.

Those who enjoyed the win are no doubt doing so and are active on here. Spot on. Good win and performance.

It's quieter cause quite a large percentage of our support feel let down and have chucked the season. Not going to call them out for that and think folk trying to point score about a bottom six win is a bit weird.

[Donegal Hibby]

Abit here of the managers post match .
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cv26371xdj1t#Report

[flash]

Those who enjoyed the win are no doubt doing so and are active on here. Spot on. Good win and performance.

It's quieter cause quite a large percentage of our support feel let down and have chucked the season. Not going to call them out for that and think folk trying to point score about a bottom six win is a bit weird.
Strange hill to die on but crack on.

[Malthibby]

Think we're clear of relegation, 12 ahead of County and 11 ahead of St Johnstone with both to play each other.

Yup, all that really mattered today, always unlikely for us to have ended up 11th but can't happen now; huzzah...

[JohnM1875]

Strange hill to die on but crack on.

Will do 👍

[SHODAN]

Yup, all that really mattered today, always unlikely for us to have ended up 11th but can't happen now; huzzah...

Can play the kids now and give an early holiday to those who won't be here next year.

[flash]

Can play the kids now and give an early holiday to those who won't be here next year.

There aren't any kids they are all out on loan.

[Donegal Hibby]

Can play the kids now and give an early holiday to those who won't be here next year.

I'd rather we go into every game with our strongest team possible and try to win them all .

[JohnM1875]

I'd rather we go into every game with our strongest team possible and try to win them all .

Why though? What are getting from that? Surely give some players a chance to see how they cope in the first time. Season (especially after the win today) is done.

We're not going to finish any lower than eighth now lets be honest.

[McGruber]

Played well today and good to win but not really bothered about these dead rubber games.

Adding to the too little too late feel was the walking the ball to the corners to run down the clock, showing a bit of game management - just what we were crying out for before and doing it in not just a meaningless game but one that wasn't in any danger.

Ah well, better to win than not and well done players for their efforts. Just want the season over now.

[NC1875]

Abit here of the managers post match .
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cv26371xdj1t#Report

Hanlon going on about mentality 🥱

The seasons over, where was the mentality when we needed to win to make top 6.

[Northernhibee]

For the first time in absolutely ages, the ref did a decent job.

[greenginger]

Played well today and good to win but not really bothered about these dead rubber games.

Adding to the too little too late feel was the walking the ball to the corners to run down the clock, showing a bit of game management - just what we were crying out for before and doing it in not just a meaningless game but one that wasn't in any danger.


Ah well, better to win than not and well done players for their efforts. Just want the season over now.

Could the game management today come about because Hanlon and Lewy were on the pitch

[LewysGot2]

Could the game management today come about because Hanlon and Lewy were on the pitch

That was Josh :greengrin

[tamh]

The lack of movement is a concern When I think back to his first game away at Killie It was one or two touches with loads of options for the pass as players move t was excellent


Mental that folk want to give Hanlon a new deal.
What........ Last time he played was the last time we won away from home at livi in December and he was MoM:confused:

[JimBHibees]

For the first time in absolutely ages, the ref did a decent job.

Ironically the ref who has done us over most this season

[Northernhibee]

Ironically the ref who has done us over most this season

Decent when there’s little to play for. Which I suspected may be the case.

[Dashing Bob S]

Played well today and good to win but not really bothered about these dead rubber games.

Adding to the too little too late feel was the walking the ball to the corners to run down the clock, showing a bit of game management - just what we were crying out for before and doing it in not just a meaningless game but one that wasn't in any danger.

Ah well, better to win than not and well done players for their efforts. Just want the season over now.

Nothing to add to the this. Good to see us close the stable door, but the horse has long bolted.

[Donegal Hibby]

Some skysports highlights of the game here . Still can't get over how good Emiliano's free-kick was .
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13124413/st-johnstone-1-3-hibernian-scottish-premiership-highlights

[Onion]

For the first time in absolutely ages, the ref did a decent job.

Just shows you it is possible, when it matters not a jot.

[Lago]

Some skysports highlights of the game here . Still can't get over how good Emiliano's free-kick was .
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13124413/st-johnstone-1-3-hibernian-scottish-premiership-highlights
Some saves from their keeper

[Donegal Hibby]

Some saves from their keeper

If it hadn't been for him we'd have had scored a lot more . He was imo their MotM today .

[JohnM1875]

If it hadn't been for him we'd have had scored a lot more . He was imo their MotM today .

Twice in a month, was insane at ER as well.

[JimBHibees]

Decent when there’s little to play for. Which I suspected may be the case.

Yes

[McGruber]

Could the game management today come about because Hanlon and Lewy were on the pitch

Good point, could have been

[Donegal Hibby]

Twice in a month, was insane at ER as well.

Wonder has he just hit a couple of good games against us or has he generally been good this season . Contract ends May 2025 I think.

[Shrekko]

How can Cliff mix up Newell and Campbell so many times?

He reckoned it was Stevie May who scored for Saints so ….

[Brightside]

He reckoned it was Stevie May who scored for Saints so ….

Was he at the game?

[JohnM1875]

Wonder has he just hit a couple of good games against us or has he generally been good this season . Contract ends May 2025 I think.

My mate supports St Johnstone and he thinks they'd have been relegated if it wasn't for him. Probably being a bit dramatic though as he rates him.

Though any time I've seen Mitov, against us and a few games against the uglies on Sky Sports he's been class.

[Unseen work]

Delighted for Vente.

Absolutely clinical finish too.

[Donegal Hibby]

My mate supports St Johnstone and he thinks they'd have been relegated if it wasn't for him. Probably being a bit dramatic though as he rates him.

Though any time I've seen Mitov, against us and a few games against the uglies on Sky Sports he's been class.

He certainly looked the part in the games against us . Read he was player of the year at his previous club Cambridge united in 2022 . He also gained attention for his performance in their 1-0 over Newcastle United too .

If we are looking for a keeper he might not be a bad option.

Found this hard to watch though he had some game here .
https://youtu.be/tPUw-3dEo7M?si=H_P4uIKpRY7YeZxL

[tamig]

He reckoned it was Stevie May who scored for Saints so ….

The guy’s commentary is very poor. We can do much better than Cliff. His repeated mix-up of Campbell and Newell was quite worrying. And the Stevie May one was the icing on the cake.

[IberianHibernian]

Haven`t read whole thread but really enjoyed the game today . Think the whole team played well and showed that the season hasn`t finished yet . At times some of our build up play was great to watch though goals didn`t come from great moves . A few comments here before match asking why we didn`t give young players a chance . Molotnikov , Hamilton , McIntyre ( maybe x 2 ) , McAllister , Zaid , Blaney ... all played some minutes for teams in lower divisions today and will probably do so again next week . Will then probably be available for us in last 3 games as well as remaining Under 18 league matches . Not sure which young player could have been given a chance today - maybe Whittaker who doesn`t seem to be on loan at any other club . If Wallacott is staying with us next season , maybe he`ll get a chance likewise other goalies we have .

[Lago]

Delighted for Vente.

Absolutely clinical finish too.
Terrific

[Smartie]

Delighted for Vente.

Absolutely clinical finish too.

He was starting to pick up a fair bit prior to his injury too.

Looks like he struggled badly doing a strange job in the 442… and has thrived in a better team with better players playing 451?

Hopefully he keeps up the good work and wants to stick around for next year, a year older, wiser and more experienced.

It’s almost as if it might not be easy to go and play in a new country at a higher level, and that it might take a short while to settle?

[500miles]

He was starting to pick up a fair bit prior to his injury too.

Looks like he struggled badly doing a strange job in the 442… and has thrived in a better team with better players playing 451?

Hopefully he keeps up the good work and wants to stick around for next year, a year older, wiser and more experienced.

It’s almost as if it might not be easy to go and play in a new country at a higher level, and that it might take a short while to settle?

Where does Vente play in a 451? He's not a great deal of strength , he's no real pace and he doesn't have the feet to beat his man.

He's a penalty box striker, but he gets lost when he's up top alone, and that's likely why we persisted with 442 for so long. We don't have a focal point up top.

[Greensunshine]

Agree with your first point particularly.i thought we might have a better chance today with a lot of the pressure off. Next season we really need to find a way of dealing better with high pressure games and moments.

We need better quality players. It’s time to lose most of our old guard and bring I. some new faces along with a new manager.

NM doesn’t fill me with any hope that he can build a team worthy of watching. I also don’t think our support will give him the time required. He needs to go I’m afraid.
A fresh start to get everyone excited again and buying up season tickets

[Nicho87]

A good win but doesn’t paper over the cracks the damage was done in the meaningful games

We could win the remaining 4 games now and I’d still feel very uneasy at Monty at the helm

Players weren’t delivering when the pressure was on for Monty. I’m not sure come August why they would start doing it then.

One bad run of form and fan pressure would demand he goes that’s why I think we get rid now and give the new coach a whole window / preseason

It’s inevitable Monty will get sacked just a case of now or October.

[Smartie]

Where does Vente play in a 451? He's not a great deal of strength , he's no real pace and he doesn't have the feet to beat his man.

He's a penalty box striker, but he gets lost when he's up top alone, and that's likely why we persisted with 442 for so long. We don't have a focal point up top.

When we get 451 wrong, we do it by getting the main striker too isolated - it then requires the striker to have the appropriate skill set to do it all on his own - in which case, I take your point that Vente’s not so well suited to that.

Done properly though - he’s much closer linked to the wide forwards with an attacking midfielder playing just off him and playing balls through for him.

Basically, compared to before - I think he gets goals if he stays forward and is ineffective if he spends to much time dropping back deep or has no support.

[JammyDoidger]

A good win but doesn’t paper over the cracks the damage was done in the meaningful games

We could win the remaining 4 games now and I’d still feel very uneasy at Monty at the helm

Players weren’t delivering when the pressure was on for Monty. I’m not sure come August why they would start doing it then.

One bad run of form and fan pressure would demand he goes that’s why I think we get rid now and give the new coach a whole window / preseason

It’s inevitable Monty will get sacked just a case of now or October.

I've seen nothing tactically from Monty that suggests he's a good manager, Infact I've seen the opposite he's chucked games that's led to us finishing bottom 6, changing centre half's for weeks on the bounce midway through games for example, added to that he comes across monotone and boring, I just can't take to him tbh. Even if we win the next 4 games which we won't I'll still be uneasy going into next season with him in charge. He has a near impossible job to turn it round imo, we would need to start next season with a bang, winning the first big game that comes round.

[Nicho87]

I've seen nothing tactically from Monty that suggests he's a good manager, Infact I've seen the opposite he's chucked games that's led to us finishing bottom 6, changing centre half's for weeks on the bounce midway through games for example, added to that he comes across monotone and boring, I just can't take to him tbh. Even if we win the next 4 games which we won't I'll still be uneasy going into next season with him in charge. He has a near impossible job to turn it round imo, we would need to start next season with a bang, winning the first big game that comes round.

Don’t know any stats from polls done or anything but I think there is a good percentage of fans that believe Monty is not the manager required to take us where foley, hibs, want / need us to be.

As I said, damage has been done

To many must win games, where we simply didn’t turn up

[Since452]

I've seen nothing tactically from Monty that suggests he's a good manager, Infact I've seen the opposite he's chucked games that's led to us finishing bottom 6, changing centre half's for weeks on the bounce midway through games for example, added to that he comes across monotone and boring, I just can't take to him tbh. Even if we win the next 4 games which we won't I'll still be uneasy going into next season with him in charge. He has a near impossible job to turn it round imo, we would need to start next season with a bang, winning the first big game that comes round.

Our support yesterday showed the apathy this manager has created. People have better things to do than watch Hibs in the bottom six. If we'd beaten St Johnstone at home when it mattered it would have meant something. Yesterday barely even registered.

[Donegal Hibby]

Our support yesterday showed the apathy this manager has created. People have better things to do than watch Hibs in the bottom six. If we'd beaten St Johnstone at home when it mattered it would have meant something. Yesterday barely even registered.

This apathy that you say the current manager has created hasn't been around for a few years now or at the start of the season when we lost our first 3 games to teams like Livvy , no? .

[DIXIHIBS]

This apathy that you say the current manager has created hasn't been around for a few years now or at the start of the season when we lost our first 3 games to teams like Livvy , no? .

Monty didnt create the apathy as you said but he has done nothing to turn it around. Wouldnt you agree if anything he has made things worse, highlighted yesterday but the turnout of hibs fans.

[greenlex]

Our support yesterday showed the apathy this manager has created. People have better things to do than watch Hibs in the bottom six. If we'd beaten St Johnstone at home when it mattered it would have meant something. Yesterday barely even registered.
Barely even registered? Behave.

[He's here!]

Our support yesterday showed the apathy this manager has created. People have better things to do than watch Hibs in the bottom six. If we'd beaten St Johnstone at home when it mattered it would have meant something. Yesterday barely even registered.

How many made the trip? Monty made a point of thanking them and implied quite big numbers travelled.

[B.H.F.C]

First game I’ve missed all season, was scunnered after Motherwell. From the highlights it looked like a decent performance for those that made the effort. Biggest issue these players have, IMO, is their mentality. Always easier to play once the pressure was off so wasn’t surprised that we look to have played well, I think we’ll win most games between now and the end of the season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Monty didnt create the apathy as you said but he has done nothing to turn it around. Wouldnt you agree if anything he has made things worse, highlighted yesterday but the turnout of hibs fans.

We've been going along much the same way for along time now . LJ , Maloney, Ross , Lennon .

I don't know if I'd say he's made things worse , they certainly haven't improved I'll grant you that though how are we meant too if we don't give anyone enough time to turn things around with a squad that's been failing for years? .

I just don't think everything is the managers fault , some of it yes but not it all .

[BoomtownHibees]

Barely even registered? Behave.

You’re replying to someone who doesn’t go to games anyway. Of course it barely even registered for them

[Brightside]

You’re replying to someone who doesn’t go to games anyway. Of course it barely even registered for them

Certainly registered with half the main stand yesterday. Weirdos commenting on fans going to games.

[Since452]

How many made the trip? Monty made a point of thanking them and implied quite big numbers travelled.

We had a section of the main stand and the whole of behind the goal. Would say we sold about half of all tickets available.

[Since452]

You’re replying to someone who doesn’t go to games anyway. Of course it barely even registered for them

I don't go to games? Weird comment.

[Since452]

Barely even registered? Behave.

Will you remember our bottom six win over St Johnstone in 6 months time?

[WeeRussell]

Will you remember our bottom six win over St Johnstone in 6 months time?

I’ll no remember the curry I had last night, in 6 months time. It was still the best meal I’ve had in weeks and worth paying for though.

[flash]

I don't hate Hertz as much as some of our own hate Hibs.

[JimBHibees]

I don't hate Hertz as much as some of our own hate Hibs.

Ain’t that the truth.

[Forza Fred]

I've seen nothing tactically from Monty that suggests he's a good manager, Infact I've seen the opposite he's chucked games that's led to us finishing bottom 6, changing centre half's for weeks on the bounce midway through games for example, added to that he comes across monotone and boring, I just can't take to him tbh. Even if we win the next 4 games which we won't I'll still be uneasy going into next season with him in charge. He has a near impossible job to turn it round imo, we would need to start next season with a bang, winning the first big game that comes round.

This almost comes across as a positive post from you.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Ain’t that the truth.

I very much doubt it.

[JimBHibees]

I very much doubt it.

Not so sure

[flash]

I very much doubt it.

I don't.

[HoboHarry]

I’ll no remember the curry I had last night, in 6 months time. It was still the best meal I’ve had in weeks and worth paying for though.

I make some top class curries if you're ever in my neck of the woods :)

[WeeRussell]

I make some top class curries if you're ever in my neck of the woods :)

Sounds guid to me.

Just as long as you’re not offended when I don’t remember it 6 months later 👍

[HoboHarry]

Sounds guid to me.

Just as long as you’re not offended when I don’t remember it 6 months later 👍

Hell I'm at an age where I don't recall what I made last week lol..

[greenlex]

Will you remember our bottom six win over St Johnstone in 6 months time?

If it was a top six win against st Mirren or Dundee it would be remembered in the same way.

[Donegal Hibby]

I make some top class curries if you're ever in my neck of the woods :)


Sounds guid to me.

Just as long as you’re not offended when I don’t remember it 6 months later 👍

Sounds like you two are going on the (Gou) lash 🤭

[HoboHarry]

Sounds like you two are going on the (Gou) lash 🤭

Enough to make a guy Hungary.....

[WeeRussell]

Well just let us get on with it and stop budapestering us.

[Donegal Hibby]

Well just let us get on with it and stop budapestering us.

You seem very eger ?

[HoboHarry]

You seem very eger ?

I think a Tura Hungarian (and Indian) restaurants is in order.....