Raith Rovers v Ross County ( 1st leg )

[Donegal Hibby]

Raith v Ross County tonight . I was wondering who folk are for and how they see it going ? .

I'm going for Ross County mainly because Raith have a plastic pitch . I also think Ross county will be too strong and fancy 2-1 County tonight.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Always had a soft spot for Raith. Don't mind county either so not too fussed

[ruthven_raiders]

Raith v Ross County tonight . I was wondering who folk are for and how they see it going ? .

I'm going for Ross County mainly because Raith have a plastic pitch . I also think Ross county will be too strong and fancy 2-1 County tonight.

I heard it was on sky sports which is disappointing, after previous games being on BBC Scotland...

[Stairway 2 7]

Raith v Ross County tonight . I was wondering who folk are for and how they see it going ? .

I'm going for Ross County mainly because Raith have a plastic pitch . I also think Ross county will be too strong and fancy 2-1 County tonight.

Yeah mixed. I like Raith as a quick trip and underdog but their pitch puts me off

[Cod Boy]

I heard it was on sky sports which is disappointing, after previous games being on BBC Scotland...

Yeah it’s part of the sky deal for the premiership season

[Donegal Hibby]

I heard it was on sky sports which is disappointing, after previous games being on BBC Scotland...

Didn't know that , would have much preferred it on BBC SCOTLAND too .

[Vini1875]

Raith as a decent day out. Ross County is horrendous trip home after a defeat up there, not much better going up.

[bod]

Looking forward to this,especially with the weather the way it is .
👏 to those in attendance tonight

[B.H.F.C]

Hope Raith beat them. Sick of the A9, especially our annual midweek trip.

[CMac1988]

Sort out this plastic pitch ***** and Raith all day... If only because it's closer and I'm too miserable to venture up that far North much these days.

[Mcbizz1998]

My group had planned our first visit to Dingwall for next season. Stay over in Inverness and make a wee trip of it. Would be great.

You can now bet your house on Raith coming up 😂

[matty_f]

‘Mon the Rovers.

[ancient hibee]

When I started following Hibs Raith were a real bogey team. My first ever away trip was to Kirkcaldy in the train with a pal when we were about 12. It was a cup tie- lost 3-1.
Think Ross attack will have too much for the Raith defence but the weather and pitch may level things a bit.

[Gatecrasher]

I'd normally be shouting for Raith, however the plastic pitch has put me off, I think Ross County will have too much for them anyway.

[Tarrahib]

Maybe watch the game on TV to see if there is a decent goalkeeper who is good enough to play for Hibs.

[Unseen work]

Want Raith to do it with them having so many Hibees.

Would be some achieving for Murray too and you’d think put him in a good shot for the job.

Unfortunately think County will win convincingly with their attacking threat. Murray, White and Dhanda all able to score with limited chances

[Cod Boy]

My group had planned our first visit to Dingwall for next season. Stay over in Inverness and make a wee trip of it. Would be great.

You can now bet your house on Raith coming up 😂

Can get Ross County away in cup 😆

[GreenCastle]

Expect Simon Murray to score - he’s in great form.

[Musselbound]

Raith mainly to freshen things up and have a new club in the league. I think County might edge it though.

[Jim44]

I think RC will win easily over two legs. I don’t really care who wins but Raith’s plastic pitch is a negative ( of course the new legislation will deal with this) .

[Sylar]

Raith have a better support, and they’re overdue some success tbh. A decent plastic pitch is infinitely better than a bad grass one…

[Tyler Durden]

Would like to see Raith come up but think County will beat them comfortably

[Up-the-slope]

I heard it was on sky sports which is disappointing, after previous games being on BBC Scotland...


just found that out... very disappointed. The Friday night Championship games and the play off have been great watches and good for Beeb (in an otherwise mostly guff season).

Been good exposure to lots of teams, and promoted the SPFL well - much better that the OF centric pay to watch broadcasters

I presume that SKY got exclusivity as part of their deal

[Up-the-slope]

‘Mon the Rovers.

:agree: - i think Rovers will do it over 2 legs.

2-1 tonight and 1-1 in return

[cabbageandribs1875]

Railway stand open for home fans, surprised the sale of just over 6k is their highest attendance for nearly 30 years

[Lago]

Absolutely horsing it down, rain has been relentless, artificial pitch my well come into it's own tonight and we'll done to those going to the game in this weather.

[cabbageandribs1875]

highlights on B B C tonight at 10:30



home fan chucks a flare on the pitch

Kawdy Dafty


no house curtains twitching for this game either, are they all Dunfy fans :)


home side under the cosh a tad

[flash]

County levels above.

[Smartie]

Railway stand open for home fans, surprised the sale of just over 6k is their highest attendance for nearly 30 years

Surely not?

Did they not have to build the 2 new stands behind the goals to comply with the rules that demanded all premier league grounds have a capacity of at least 10k?

It might be getting on for 30 years since they got a crowd that size but I do remember being in a big crowd there one of the times we were trying to avoid relegation under Duffy.

That Railway stand does seem to have been closed for a while, right enough.

[Tully]

Brings back great 2016 memories Starks park

[Donegal Hibby]

All Ross County though how many times have we seen one team dominate only for the other one to score against the run of play ! .

[CMac1988]

Would prefer the play off final was a single leg at a neutral venue.

[davhibby]

Railway stand open for home fans, surprised the sale of just over 6k is their highest attendance for nearly 30 years

It’s the county fans in the railway stand, raith fans in the usual away end behind the goal

[Donegal Hibby]

Would prefer the play off final was a single leg at a neutral venue.

Probably cost the clubs a few quid doing it like that though , wouldn't it ? .

[GloryGlory]

All Ross County though how many times have we seen one team dominate only for the other one to score against the run of play ! .

I thought Hibs had cornered the market in that! :greengrin

[Up-the-slope]

radio beeb commentary has usual numpty Stephen Craigan who i find pretty unbearable

[Up-the-slope]

Yan Dhanda - are we allowed to practice booing him ...:greengrin

[Musselbound]

radio beeb commentary has usual numpty Stephen Craigan who i find pretty unbearable

Not to mention Craig Levein! No shame.

[CMac1988]

Probably cost the clubs a few quid doing it like that though , wouldn't it ? .

Probably. Just being selfish as a neutral wanting a bigger spectacle.

But... Could arguably promote the game better as a one off selling the unique aspect of it being a top league team Vs a lower league team. Not something you see down south for their playoffs. Get it on a Friday night or even the weekend away from other games and you'll find more viewers also. Give up a bit to help grow the game? Who knows. Just rambling now! :D

[Tyler Durden]

After a decent first 10 it’s been an awful game

Ross County play 2/3 decent passes and then give it away as soon as they approach the box

[DaveF]

In keeping with the weather, the game has been absolutely dire.

[Onceinawhile]

Can't wait to read about how we should never have let dabrowski / laidlaw go depending on who keeps a clean sheet.

[eastterrace]

Probably. Just being selfish as a neutral wanting a bigger spectacle.

But... Could arguably promote the game better as a one off selling the unique aspect of it being a top league team Vs a lower league team. Not something you see down south for their playoffs. Get it on a Friday night or even the weekend away from other games and you'll find more viewers also. Give up a bit to help grow the game? Who knows. Just rambling now! :D
The premier club wouldn’t agree with your view on having a one off game as they want the advantage in the second leg.

[brianmc]

Absolute dugmeat so far.

[badabing67]

So where did our advantage go then

[flash]

Ross County fizzled out after totally dominating the first 15 or 20.

Raith absolutely garbage but still in it.

[Unseen work]

Pretty grim first half.

County starting really well before Raith regaining some control without looking a threat, don’t think they’ve had a shot at goal.

Dhanda a stand out for county, reminds me of Allan with us how everything goes through him. Also makes me think it’s madness we never played through marcondes more.

[Donegal Hibby]

Look at it like this , 2nd half can only be better , right?.

[marinello59]

Absolute dugmeat so far.

The second half can only be better. I hope.

[Up-the-slope]

i blame sky... all the beeb games been good :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

Raith will regret it if they don’t go for it and get a lead in the second half IMO. They need to get a lead but they’ve not tried to do anything.

[Since452]

Rovers have played Premiership teams twice this season. Lost twice (Hibs and Livingston). They really need to get something tonight you feel. County seem more streetwise.

[Musselbound]

Yes I think it will be a tall order if Raith don't take a lead up to Dingwall.

[Fanforlife]

In 2 minds here as to who i want to win,son played for them both and son in law played for Raith🤔

[J-C]

Fairly poor game and showing why one is a championship club and the other 2nd bottom of the Premiership.

[Donegal Hibby]

Has to be a penalty

[cabbageandribs1875]

penalty ross co Dhanda 0-1

[Gatecrasher]

Sutton talks some *****, why do we have to put up with him? :hilarious

[Scorrie]

Sutton talks some *****, why do we have to put up with him? :hilarious

BBC Scotland so much better pundits than Sky

[Hibbyradge]

Raith are hopeless.

[hibsforeurope]

Poor game, raith are just as bad as I remember from the cup game at Easter Road earlier in the season.

[badabing67]

Raith are hopeless.

Think it's fatigue they have played more games than County

[LaMotta]

This is awful. Needs a bad challenge and for Beaton to go radge. Can barely see the ball at times too due to the shan pitch.

[B.H.F.C]

Think it's fatigue they have played more games than County

Played the same number league wise.

Ross County played 38. Raith played 36 plus a 2 leg playoff.

Raith played last Friday, County on Sunday. Think Raith have just been too negative. And pish.

[Hibbyradge]

Think it's fatigue they have played more games than County

Maybe, but there's a huge gulf in ability whatever the reason.

[davhibby]

Think it's fatigue they have played more games than County

No they haven’t. Raith also had 2 extra days recovery so if anything should be fresher. Raith’s chances went when St Johnstone stayed up on Sunday, County were always going to end up pretty comfortable

[SteveHFC]

And that’ll be that.

[B.H.F.C]

Tie over unless Raith get something back tonight.

[cabbageandribs1875]

murray oot

[Hibbyradge]

And that’ll be that.

Yep.

No chance a premier league team could lose a playoff with a 2 goal lead from the first leg.

[JimBHibees]

Yep.

No chance a premier league team could lose a playoff with a 2 goal lead from the first leg.

Never happened before :greengrin

[scm70nyd1973]

Yep.

No chance a premier league team could lose a playoff with a 2 goal lead from the first leg.

Just doesn’t happen - no chance - how could anyone screw up a lead like that ☹️

[Tyler Durden]

Murray will take some flak for this tactics. Seems like he was playing for a clean sheet rather than wanting to open up and it’s backfired.

[Hibbyradge]

Why does Dabrowski keep coming out like that? If he stays back, the defender can give him the ball to clear.

[GreenCastle]

Murray will take some flak for this tactics. Seems like he was playing for a clean sheet rather than wanting to open up and it’s backfired.

He’s had a few moments this season where he’s made some questionable decisions.

That’s why I don’t think he’s ready for Hibs.

Got a feeling Yan Dhanda is going to end up causing Hibs problems when he goes to Hearts.

[J-C]

Murray will take some flak for this tactics. Seems like he was playing for a clean sheet rather than wanting to open up and it’s backfired.

If he's being considered for our job, this could rule him out, not exactly adapting his tactics.

[Hibernian Verse]

Why does Dabrowski keep coming out like that? If he stays back, the defender can give him the ball to clear.

Watch what you say, some think he should be our no.1

[Donegal Hibby]

Thought Ross County would be win though didn't expect Raith to be so bad , hadn't even had a shot on target.

[B.H.F.C]

That came from nowhere. Great goal.

[SteveHFC]

And that’ll be that.

Maybe not. 👀

[cabbageandribs1875]

wan-twa

[LaMotta]

Dhanda defending like Youan there.

[Hiber-nation]

Good to see Dhanda can't defend. Decent on the ball you have to say.

Rovers deserve little but they always have the knack of coming up with a goal. No idea why they seem to have stopped their passing game in the last few weeks, they don't seem to have any confidence on the ball.

[McGruber]

Yes, everything Hearts related is **** and not the done thing to comment otherwise - so won't say Yan Dahnda looks useful and has excellent deliveries from set pieces and pulling the strings for RC.

Anyway, good that them that shouldn't be named are reduced to those bottom 6 pre contract signings. Not a market worth looking at, unless you're a French team with couple million to spend

*good goal Stanton

[CMac1988]

Dhanda is a good signing for Hearts. Won't always start but he's good from dead balls and gives you bit of class on the wing at times. Good squad player.

[cabbageandribs1875]

7 mins added

[CMac1988]

Watch what you say, some think he should be our no.1

Always been a great shot stopper. It's his decision making that ended his time with us.

[CMac1988]

After looking down and out that goal will give them half a chance.

[AlbertK86]

Don’t want either of the Murrays at Hibs

Neither of a standard we require


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[Donegal Hibby]

That goal gives Rovers some hope I suppose though they will have to lift their game massively in Dingwall.

[Ronniekirk]

That goal gives Rovers some hope I suppose though they will have to lift their game massively in Dingwall.
Can’t see them managing to go through now

[Jim44]

Raith have a meagre chance in Dingwall, if RC have an off day. Mind you, sometimes the unfancied team can come good. Ask Hamilton.:greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

Can’t see them managing to go through now

It never felt like they give it ago tonight until late on . They'll have to now so you never know though I won't be putting a bet on them even if the odds are good :greengrin

[allezsauzee]

In a weird way the 2nd leg might be easier for Rovers. They have little to lose by going for it while Ross County have a dilemma as to whether to sit on their lead or go for the kill.