2024-25 season non-Hibs games thread

[Tambo]

Wow what a run then cross across the box from Van de Ven.

[Dmas]

Incredible run from van der ven

[HibbyAndy]

Man utd are absolutely gash , How the mighty have fallen

[J-C]

Man utd are absolutely gash , How the mighty have fallen

Mentioned the last game, how they've struggled since Fergie to get it right, can't believe Ten Hag is still in situ there.

[SteveHFC]

Man utd are absolutely gash , How the mighty have fallen

Hilarious though.

[HibbyAndy]

Hilarious though.

:agree:

[HH81]

Man u should be 5 nil down.

Down to 10 now.

[we are hibs]

I'm not sure that's a red tbh

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[HibbyAndy]

Rat boy sent off , Can't believe that's his first red in his utd career , He's a thug

[JimBHibees]

Not sure about the red despicable as Fernandez is. Think slipped and tried to foul him rather than a particularly nasty challenge

[blackpoolhibs]

He has a face i'd never tire of smacking with a shovel.

[J-C]

Fernandes off, slips but clumsy and a red, he's never a Man U captain in his life, Gary Neville calling this performance a disgrace and having a right go at Ten Hag

[Scorrie]

Pity Roy Keane isn’t a pundit today. Half time would have been interesting

[JimBHibees]

He has a face i'd never tire of smacking with a shovel.

:greengrin Your not wrong

[HibbyAndy]

Fernandes off, slips but clumsy and a red, he's never a Man U captain in his life, Gary Neville calling this performance a disgrace and having a right go at Ten Hag

Neville is spot on , The players look like they have downed tools

Pathetic first half performance

[blackpoolhibs]

I think this could be the end for Ten Hagg.

[MWHIBBIES]

Miracle he's survived so long.

[McD]

Rat boy sent off , Can't believe that's his first red in his utd career , He's a thug



:agree:


Sleekit wee prick, regularly leaves wee dirty fouls on players

[McD]

I think this could be the end for Ten Hagg.


Miracle he's survived so long.


Yet to hear him talk, every bad thing that happens is never on him, always has an excuse. He’s pathetic. Only spent 600million or so though, how can he be expected to get into the top half of the table doing that

[Dmas]

I think this could be the end for Ten Hagg.

They’ll replace him with Southgate the laughs will continue

[SteveHFC]

Man United :faf:

[J-C]

0-2 within 2 minutes of the 2nd half, dear oh dear.

[Scorrie]

Can’t believe United have brought on Casemiro. He’s been hopeless this season

[Aldo]

Think I heard the commentators saying ETH said they’d win the EPL by 2028 [emoji1787][emoji1787]

[blackpoolhibs]

If Werner could finish or pass the ball, he'd be unplayable. :greengrin

[The Modfather]

Has Lisandro Martinez lost a bet with that haircut? It’s like a mullet version of Peaky Blinders.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Was waiting on a draw for 600 😡

[MWHIBBIES]

Roy Keane been chatting all week about how bad Arsenal were with 10 men. Might shut up now.

[JohnM1875]

Roy Keane been chatting all week about how bad Arsenal were with 10 men. Might shut up now.

Arsenal were bad with 10 men.

[The Modfather]

Would be funny if they were to sack Ten Haag and appoint Southgate.

[Since90+2]

Would be funny if they were to sack Ten Haag and appoint Southgate.

He'd probably do better. Probably couldn't realistically do any worse tbh.

[HH81]

Arsenal were bad with 10 men.

They didn't lose 3-0 going on 8-0 though.

[MWHIBBIES]

Arsenal were bad with 10 men.

Arsenal were absolutely exceptional with 10 men defensively.

Klopps Liverpool lost 5-0 at City with 10 men. That was bad.

[hibsbollah]

Arsenal were bad with 10 men.

But they have Gabriel Saliba and Raya.

[HibbyAndy]

Arsenal were bad with 10 men.

Nah they wurnae like

[Hiber-nation]

Love watching Spurs, pity they don't score more goals.

[Scorrie]

Madrid derby about to start. iTV4 showing it

[NC1875]

Sure Redknapp said ETH has spent over 600 million on players 😳

They are terrible.

[gbhibby]

Can’t believe United have brought on Casemiro. He’s been hopeless this season
Would have been better off with Calimero.He would have been better at egging on a poor Man Utd midfield.

[Pete70]

Sure Redknapp said ETH has spent over 600 million on players 😳

They are terrible.

Bought a load of individuals that are nowhere near being a team.

[HoboHarry]

Sure Redknapp said ETH has spent over 600 million on players 😳

They are terrible.

That may well be true but it's been failure after failure post Fergie with some big names in there. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark and Rangnik was correct when he said Utd were 7 years behind Liverpool.

[flash]

Would have been better off with Calimero.He would have been better at egging on a poor Man Utd midfield.

One for the youngsters.

[gbhibby]

Would have been better off with Calimero.He would have been better at egging on a poor Man Utd midfield.

He would have said the sending off was an injustice.

[Dan Sarf]

Madrid derby about to start. iTV4 showing it


Thanks for heads up. Enjoyable game.

I reckon a couple of these Madrid boys could force their way into Hibs first team squad.

[cubehindthegoal]

Would be funny if they were to sack Ten Haag and appoint Southgate.

Heard they’re in for some ex-player to come in … some think as their dream manager … a guy called Gray apparently ? Think his first name is Saint, sounds a bit dubious to me. Apparently unproven, but he’s showing good signs as the boss 😉😊

[cubehindthegoal]

Thanks for heads up. Enjoyable game.

I reckon a couple of these Madrid boys could force their way into Hibs first team squad.

Just back .. ta for that shout too. Just switched on, adverts, take it it’s half time.

Force their way into our team eh ? Hmm .. after our promising defeat today, these madrid boys better be top notch 😉😆

Second half coming now .. cool 🙂

[pollution]

What a poor game so far

[cubehindthegoal]

Amazed at how tame the celebration of the real madrid fans seemed at the goal there … I get the celeb polite clap thing was to be expected .. but even the actual fans … I just think how we are when we score against hearts … I couldn’t tell you ever what happens the 5 mins after it hits the net lol

[MWHIBBIES]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1840699853157888393

Ndidi on a second yellow. Nothing given. Strange.

[Stairway 2 7]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1840699853157888393

Ndidi on a second yellow. Nothing given. Strange.

He slowly tapped it about 2 foot to where near where Saka was lying, nothing strange in it, although I wasted a minute watching it.

[MWHIBBIES]

He slowly tapped it about 2 foot to where near where Saka was lying, nothing strange in it, although I wasted a minute watching it.

I dunno. Seen a couple red cards for very similar in recent weeks.

[JimBHibees]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1840699853157888393

Ndidi on a second yellow. Nothing given. Strange.

The most obvious yellow missed in that game was inexplicably not booking Calafiori

[Stairway 2 7]

I dunno. Seen a couple red cards for very similar in recent weeks.

I haven't

[MWHIBBIES]

The most obvious yellow missed in that game was inexplicably not booking Calafiori

Agreed. Standards are shocking in that league. Zero consistency.

Skipp could've been off too for foul on Martinelli.

[flash]

Southampton are an absolute car crash.

[flash]

Whereas Bournemouth are pretty decent.

[B.H.F.C]

Russell Martin be next for the sack I’d imagine.

[flash]

Russell Martin be next for the sack I’d imagine.

Possibly at half time.

[JimBHibees]

Possibly at half time.

Fair chance the fans saying he will be sacked in the morning might be giving him a few more hours than he will get. 😊

[flash]

I can't for the life of me understand why you would play in this style when you can't defend.

Surely the keeper has enough to worry about without having to have the ball at his feet so often.

[Hiber-nation]

I know it's only Southampton but Ryan Christie is a different player in the centre and deserves a start there for Scotland. He's hopeless out wide.

[J-C]

Southampton a case of a lesser team trying to play passing expansive football without having the players to do it, Monty tried it at Hibs.

[cabbageandribs1875]

SJM & McKenna both out injured for upcoming double header with Croatia & Portugal

[MWHIBBIES]

Southampton a case of a lesser team trying to play passing expansive football without having the players to do it, Monty tried it at Hibs.

What is the alternative, though? You work hard on a style, sign players that fit and get promoted. You are then supposed to turn into a totally different team in a few months? It's very difficult.

I don't totally agree with Martin's style and trying it with that quality of player (relative to the opposition) but changing might cost more money than they had.

Monty at Hibs was very different. Martin can point to a successful season.

[SteveHFC]

SJM & McKenna both out injured for upcoming double header with Croatia & Portugal

McGinn been poor for Scotland for a while.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i think he's playing a little bit deeper role now, goals have dried up because he's not getting in the box as often.

[He's here!]

SJM & McKenna both out injured for upcoming double header with Croatia & Portugal

Not another international break?! This season never seems to get going properly. Thankfully I'm guessing not many Hibs players involved bearing in mind what happened to Bowie.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Not another international break?! This season never seems to get going properly. Thankfully I'm guessing not many Hibs players involved bearing in mind what happened to Bowie.
Brutal. Cannot get into the season at this time of year.

[K-Zazu]

Brutal. Cannot get into the season at this time of year.

Another ruined weekend incoming.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Got a funny feeling Arsenal are about to give PSG a bit of a pumping here.

[Scorrie]

Not another international break?! This season never seems to get going properly. Thankfully I'm guessing not many Hibs players involved bearing in mind what happened to Bowie.

Fed up with all the breaks this season. In October now and it’s so stop start

[Scorrie]

Some atmosphere at Dortmund

[hibee_girl]

Schmeichel gives away a penalty in 5th minute

[SteveHFC]

1-0 Dortmund

[K-Zazu]

Celtic getting found out already. Can’t play st Johnstone every week eh.

[SteveHFC]

1-1

[hibee_girl]

Celtic getting found out already. Can’t play st Johnstone every week eh.

Tbf they’ve just equalised :greengrin

[Scorrie]

Maeda equaliser. He’s having some season

[K-Zazu]

Tbf they’ve just equalised :greengrin

Hahaha ffs 😂😂

[SteveHFC]

2-1 Dortmund

[hibee_girl]

2-1 Dortmund

This game is great :greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

**** off !! Come on Dortmund

[Scorrie]

2-1 Dortmund! Some game this

[Bridge hibs]

Un **** off !! Well in Dortmund

[hibee-boys]

After Celtic get beat tonight I can guarantee that we’ll see the usual moaning from their fans about the financial disparity, not a level playing field blah blah blah🙄

[Stairway 2 7]

Really good game this.

[Alfred E Newman]

Some atmosphere at Dortmund

Almost as good as Tynecastle under the lights.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

1-0 Arsenal, Havertz

[MWHIBBIES]

What an unreal signing Havertz has been.

[Jim44]

Celtic being run ragged and it’s great.

[Lago]

What an unreal signing Havertz has been.
Playing in a system that suits him.

[Dmas]

Certainly missing vickers at the back here all over the place

[hibee-boys]

Celtic spent all that money and start with Scales and Taylor😂

[MWHIBBIES]

Playing in a system that suits him.

Yeah, although he's almost been re-invented to that position. Didn't play there at Leverkusen. A clever move by Arteta.

[SteveHFC]

3-1 Dortmund.

Wonder who Celtic will blame for this defeat?

[B.H.F.C]

Kasper no looking so assured when playing against a team that has a shot against him.

[crash]

Waw!! What a strike

[Scorrie]

3-1 Dortmund. Hell of a strike but think Schmeichel could have done better?

[K-Zazu]

Cmon Dortmund smash them

[Heisenberg]

Dreadful from Schmeichel

[Pete70]

Entertaining game in Dortmund.

[BILLYHIBS]

Celtic getting a taste of their own medicine

[Cabbage-Patch]

Schmeichel having an absolute howler tonight. He's been a spectator all season so far and is getting a massive wake up call tonight.

1st decent side celtic have played this season and they look absolutely awful. No surprise when you play Liam Scales as a CB against one of the best teams in Europe. Our league is a different universe to most others in Europe. Sad really

[HarpOnHibee]

Lennon: "We're still in this".

What is he watching?

[Dmas]

They’re hopeless under pressure, surely you don’t have to be a team worth hundreds of millions to put that kind of pressure on them when they have the ball? whole different thing punishing them when you force the mistakes but surely we can put them under this type of pressure at ER? am I in fantasy land?

[JohnM1875]

3-1 Dortmund.

Wonder who Celtic will blame for this defeat?

Financial gulf will be the go to. Comical.

[hibee_girl]

Lennon: "We're still in this".

What is he watching?

He’s going to lose the plot if dortmund score again

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

2-0 Arsenal, Saka

[Lago]

Yeah, although he's almost been re-invented to that position. Didn't play there at Leverkusen. A clever move by Arteta.
Yip a manager that saw his potential

[MWHIBBIES]

Genius free kick fools psg. 2-0.

Saka delivery is exceptional. Very few better

[SteveHFC]

Another pen 🤣🤣

[hibee_girl]

They’ve given away another penalty :faf:

[Cabbage-Patch]

This is embarrassing

[marinello59]

This is embarrassing

It’s hilarious. :greengrin

[HarpOnHibee]

They’re hopeless under pressure, surely you don’t have to be a team worth hundreds of millions to put that kind of pressure on them when they have the ball? whole different thing punishing them when you force the mistakes but surely we can put them under this type of pressure at ER? am I in fantasy land?

No you're not. Perception is everything. If Celtic have us and other teams in the league believing that they're better than they actually are, we set out more cautiously against them, which suits them better than if we actually had a go at them.

[hibee-boys]

Loving this😂😂

[Tully]

That’s how you take a penalty

[SteveHFC]

5-1.

Celtic dead as a club

[hibee_girl]

5-1 before half time :faf:

[JJP]

5-1 in the first half. Wow.

[erin go bragh]

4-1 Dortmun
Thats how you hit a penalty
5-1 😂

[Betty Boop]

This is most satisfying

[Pete70]

Fan bhoy Lennon in tears.

[blackpoolhibs]

I turned over just in time to see Arsenal score their 2nd. **** Celtic.

[Hiber-nation]

Incredible that Rodgers thought they could go toe to toe with Dortmund.

The boy Bernardo is slower than a week in the jail. Midfield is non-existant.

Embarrassing.

[Liam89]

4-1 Dortmun
Thats how you hit a penalty

You watching on catch up? :greengrin

[Manxhibs]

Imagine will hear the normal Celtic don’t get tested enough domestically.

[crash]

5-1 and it could be more, they are different class

[He's here!]

Possibly an indication of how poor the team Celtic beat last week were.

Bit alarming to think where this puts the rest of us when Celtic are streets ahead in Scotland.

[Jim44]

I’m beginning to wet myself.:faf::faf::faf::faf::faf:

[we are hibs]

Not many greater sights than those glory hunting, patronising, arrogant *******s being pumped in Europe

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[Cabbage-Patch]

Oh wow. This could be a record tonking I'm champions league. Whilst admittedly amusing it's a humiliating advert for Scottish Football. We are an absolute joke at European and international level

[hfc-1875]

Does this show just how bad our league is the way Celtic blow everyone away yet seem to crumble in Europe?

[K-Zazu]

Not many greater sights than those glory hunting, patronising, arrogant *******s being pumped in Europe

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Pleasing.

[supermcginn]

Hilarious viewing, get it right up them.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Possibly an indication of how poor the team Celtic beat last week were.

Bit alarming to think where this puts the rest of us when Celtic are streets ahead in Scotland.

Exactly.

[Hibees1973]

Score doesn't flatter Dortmund.

Embarrassing for Celtic, but even more so reflects the standard of Scottish Football at club level.

Guy at work has a son who is playing at a well known Scottish Youth side at under 14 level. He said the standard of coaching they get is abysmal.

This is where it all starts and has been shocking for the last 20 years.

[Hibby70]

There's always a bigger fish.

[Dmas]

Incredible that Rodgers thought they could go toe to toe with Dortmund.

The boy Bernardo is slower than a week in the jail. Midfield is non-existant.

Embarrassing.

Macgregor having a stinker, maeda will get the blame for losing the ball there but why macgregor gave him that ball first time was criminal he was in space could have had a touch on it and got it up the park

[Cabbage-Patch]

Does this show just how bad our league is the way Celtic blow everyone away yet seem to crumble in Europe?

Yes, our league is pathetically poor. Celtic coast to the title every year get absolutely blown away any time they play a half decent European team.

[blackpoolhibs]

Has Lennon said we are still in this again?

[Donegal Hibby]

Lennon 😂…
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c89leed1eyjt?post=asset%3A63ff2c99-3199-4893-9147-df82ee914f15#post

[Hibby70]

Has Kyogo touched the ball?

[K-Zazu]

Macgregor having a stinker, maeda will get the blame for losing the ball there but why macgregor gave him that ball first time was criminal he was in space could have had a touch on it and got it up the park

McGregor is terrible at this level, was the same in a Scotland jersey.

[Stairway 2 7]

That was a thoroughly enjoyable watch

[crash]

Score doesn't flatter Dortmund.

Embarrassing for Celtic, but even more so reflects the standard of Scottish Football at club level.

Guy at work has a son who is playing at a well known Scottish Youth side at under 14 level. He said the standard of coaching they get is abysmal.

This is where it all starts and has been shocking for the last 20 years
.
How many of that Celtic team came through the Scottish coaching system??

[Lago]

Imagine will hear the normal Celtic don’t get tested enough domestically.
Difficult to argue against that to be honest.

[Hibees1973]

Maybe after this Rodgers and co will froth and glow a bit less when they beat the likes of St Johnstone 6-0.

[Stairway 2 7]

Actually thought Maeda looked quite good ha

[ShadesLongThrow]

Just noticed Furuhashi walking off at half time. First I’ve seen him in 45 mins. Hadn’t even realised he was playing.

[Glory Lurker]

Hope Dortmund don't take their foot off it second half.

[B.H.F.C]

Yes, our league is pathetically poor. Celtic coast to the title every year get absolutely blown away any time they play a half decent European team.

I’ve absolutely no sympathy for Celtic. It’s funny watching happen to them, what happens to everyone that plays them in Scotland.

But it’s just down to money at the end of the day. Dortmund’s annual revenue is over 500 million. The top European teams are just operating in a completely different world (as Celtic are domestically).

[Hibees1973]

How many of that Celtic team came through the Scottish coaching system??

Probably MacGregor, Taylor and I expect Scales has been at Celtic a number of years.

It's an indictment of poor coaching in Scotland that a number of SPFL teams are made up of non Scottish players.

[Smartie]

Difficult to argue against that to be honest.

Didn't stop Sevco beating Dortmund a couple of years back.

[Del Boy]

Great viewing

Hope all those bigots who have travelled to Dortmund are having a thoroughly ***** night

[blackpoolhibs]

Teams normally take their foot off the gas when the games won like this, but how funny would it be if they lost 9 or 10?:greengrin

[Bishop Hibee]

Celtc getting stuffed is absolutely brilliant. No doubt their fans will blame the other SPFL clubs for not being competitive enough. Hope it ends up 10-1.

[Pete70]

Would like to see Dortmund score a few more but I’ve a feeling they’ll make a few changes and take it easy.

[Cabbage-Patch]

I’ve absolutely no sympathy for Celtic. It’s funny watching happen to them, what happens to everyone that plays them in Scotland.

But it’s just down to money at the end of the day. Dortmund’s annual revenue is over 500 million. The top European teams are just operating in a completely different world (as Celtic are domestically).

Won't be an issue in a season or two because the coefficient will be so crap them and sevco will be back to having to play about 3 qualifiers to get into the groups

[Jim44]

There’s no point in Dortmund going all out to get double figures and risk injury. They’ll score another couple of goals and let Celtic get a wee consolation goal.
I wish folk would stop going on about the chasm between Celtic and good European sides and Celtic and most Scottish sides. We all know that. Just enjoy their ignominy and embarrassment. :greengrin

[HarpOnHibee]

Dortmund just passing their way through Celtic like they're not even there. Could easily be another 5 in this half.

[Jim44]

Won't be an issue in a season or two because the coefficient will be so crap them and sevco will be back to having to play about 3 qualifiers to get into the groups

Que sera sera!!! I’ll still enjoy supporting and watching Hibs at whatever level the Scottish Premiership sinks to.

[BILLYHIBS]

Haaland is a robot 🤖

[killie-hibby]

We need Dortmund to score at least 9 goals more than Celtic thus taking the title of the worst aggregate score in Europe for a Scottish club from us. (Malmo).

[Cabbage-Patch]

There’s no point in Dortmund going all out to get double figures and risk injury. They’ll score another couple of goals and let Celtic get a wee consolation goal.
I wish folk would stop going on about the chasm between Celtic and good European sides and Celtic and most Scottish sides. We all know that. Just enjoy their ignominy and embarrassment. :greengrin

I don't find it that funny if I'm honest. I'm embarrassed on nights like this as it shows up how much of a joke our league is. Surely we should be striving for better from our Scottish teams in Europe? The whole system in this country needs overhauled top to bottom. Coaching from grass routes to professional is clearly not good enough compared to our European neighbours. Dosent help when it's been a 2 team league for over 30 years. The sooner the ugly sisters go down south or to some form of super league the better for everyone involved including them.

[Dmas]

Celtc getting stuffed is absolutely brilliant. No doubt their fans will blame the other SPFL clubs for not being competitive enough. Hope it ends up 10-1.

They’ve spent 6m on a cb that looks like he’s a competition winner and 11m on a midfielder who’s barely touched the ball the league may be poor but they need to look within at some point how many cbs have they signed recently and Liam scales is the one selected they’re an absolute riot

[JohnM1875]

Can't believe they didn't start Hatate. Genuinely think he's their best player.

[Hibees1973]

Celtic's level is the Europa Conference League where the Yam are.

They may win in the odd game at home in the Champions League but they would be competitive at the lowest UEFA club competition.

[SteveHFC]

And it’s 6.

[Jim44]

I don't find it that funny if I'm honest. I'm embarrassed on nights like this as it shows up how much of a joke our league is. Surely we should be striving for better from our Scottish teams in Europe? The whole system in this country needs overhauled top to bottom. Coaching from grass routes to professional is clearly not good enough compared to our European neighbours. Dosent help when it's been a 2 team league for over 30 years. The sooner the ugly sisters go down south or to some form of super league the better for everyone involved including them.

It’s not intended to be funny. It’s just a fact.

[hibee_girl]

Celtic's level is the Europa Conference League where the Yam are.

They may win in the odd game at home in the Champions League but they would be competitive at the lowest UEFA club competition.

Don’t be silly. Neil Lennon is confident they can make the top 16 :faf:

[Jim44]

6 ….. about time too!:greengrin

[SHODAN]

Lol. Lmao, even

[Hibees1973]

I don't find it that funny if I'm honest. I'm embarrassed on nights like this as it shows up how much of a joke our league is. Surely we should be striving for better from our Scottish teams in Europe? The whole system in this country needs overhauled top to bottom. Coaching from grass routes to professional is clearly not good enough compared to our European neighbours. Dosent help when it's been a 2 team league for over 30 years. The sooner the ugly sisters go down south or to some form of super league the better for everyone involved including them.

Agree with this.

The standard of the average Scottish SPFL player is dire. We should be producing loads more Scottish players who can compete at European level. I don't mean players who could go and play in the English Premier League. Just a higher standard of Scottish player. Instead a load of our clubs have to recruit sub standard players from countries such as Australia, etc.

[LaMotta]

Callum McGregor an absolute passenger at this level. Once again proving how overrated he is by Celtic fans and sections of the media.

[MWHIBBIES]

Don’t be silly. Neil Lennon is confident they can make the top 16 :faf:

Tbh, they have a very good chance of getting through. Few winnable games.

[JohnM1875]

Callum McGregor absolute passenger at this level. Once again proving how overrated he is by Celtic fans and sections of the media.

Couldn't agree more.

[HoboHarry]

Rather sobering night for Celtic.

[JohnM1875]

Don’t be silly. Neil Lennon is confident they can make the top 16 :faf:

They really should beat Young Boys and Cercle Brugge at home. So that's nine points. Could pick up a point on the road too so should make the next round. Almost harder not to make the next round.

[MWHIBBIES]

They really should beat Young Boys and Cercle Brugge at home. So that's nine points. Could pick up a point on the road too so should make the next round. Almost harder not to make the next round.

9 would take them through.

[K-Zazu]

Callum McGregor an absolute passenger at this level. Once again proving how overrated he is by Celtic fans and sections of the media.

This.

[Lendo]

It’ll be the usual story, without a hint of irony or self awareness tomorrow. We’ll be hearing nothing but complaints about the financial gap between Celtic and these teams.

[weecounty hibby]

I don't find it that funny if I'm honest. I'm embarrassed on nights like this as it shows up how much of a joke our league is. Surely we should be striving for better from our Scottish teams in Europe? The whole system in this country needs overhauled top to bottom. Coaching from grass routes to professional is clearly not good enough compared to our European neighbours. Dosent help when it's been a 2 team league for over 30 years. The sooner the ugly sisters go down south or to some form of super league the better for everyone involved including them.
The biggest problem in Scotland is the two clubs that run the game here. We have associations coming out if our ears, sfa, spfl, sjfa, amateurs, youths etc etc but the long and short of it is that everything in Scotland is geared towards the two Glasgow clubs having things their own way. Media scared to criticise, referees afraid to give decisions against, referees who are biased towards them, authorities who treat them differently to everyone else, police who let their fans away with whatever they want. There is no appetite to see any other club be successful as it would upset the gravy train that all.of these organisations are on. I love seeing them both get pumped inside out ineurope and then try to excuse ut by blaming the financial gap with no sense of irony at all.

[cabbageandribs1875]

7-1 dortmund ? oh my

[Scorrie]

There’s number 7

[Irish_Steve]

Where's Len Goodman when you need him lol

[LaMotta]

Rodgers has had some absolute pastings in Europe with them. Why cant he set them up to make things difficult for the big teams?

Mad to think the Sticky Buns hammered Dortmund just 2 years ago in Dortmund.

[Jim44]

The biggest problem in Scotland is the two clubs that run the game here. We have associations coming out if our ears, sfa, spfl, sjfa, amateurs, youths etc etc but the long and short of it is that everything in Scotland is geared towards the two Glasgow clubs having things their own way. Media scared to criticise, referees afraid to give decisions against, referees who are biased towards them, authorities who treat them differently to everyone else, police who let their fans away with whatever they want. There is no appetite to see any other club be successful as it would upset the gravy train that all.of these organisations are on. I love seeing them both get pumped inside out ineurope and then try to excuse ut by blaming the financial gap with no sense of irony at all.

Good post.

[Malthibby]

The biggest problem in Scotland is the two clubs that run the game here. We have associations coming out if our ears, sfa, spfl, sjfa, amateurs, youths etc etc but the long and short of it is that everything in Scotland is geared towards the two Glasgow clubs having things their own way. Media scared to criticise, referees afraid to give decisions against, referees who are biased towards them, authorities who treat them differently to everyone else, police who let their fans away with whatever they want. There is no appetite to see any other club be successful as it would upset the gravy train that all.of these organisations are on. I love seeing them both get pumped inside out ineurope and then try to excuse ut by blaming the financial gap with no sense of irony at all.

What he said.......

[Real Emerald]

The biggest problem in Scotland is the two clubs that run the game here. We have associations coming out if our ears, sfa, spfl, sjfa, amateurs, youths etc etc but the long and short of it is that everything in Scotland is geared towards the two Glasgow clubs having things their own way. Media scared to criticise, referees afraid to give decisions against, referees who are biased towards them, authorities who treat them differently to everyone else, police who let their fans away with whatever they want. There is no appetite to see any other club be successful as it would upset the gravy train that all.of these organisations are on. I love seeing them both get pumped inside out ineurope and then try to excuse ut by blaming the financial gap with no sense of irony at all.

Spot on 👍

[B.H.F.C]

Rodgers has had some absolute pastings in Europe with them. Why cant he set them up to make things difficult for the big teams?

Mad to think the Sticky Buns hammered Dortmund just 2 years ago in Dortmund.

Arrogance, stupidity or both.

You cannae play the same away to Dortmund as you would away to Ross County.

[Dmas]

Rodgers has had some absolute pastings in Europe with them. Why cant he set them up to make things difficult for the big teams?

Mad to think the Sticky Buns hammered Dortmund just 2 years ago in Dortmund.

Exactly! Play in the same league that offers no competition as well.

you can’t play against Dortmund the same way you play against St Johnstone, you are st.johnstone at this level you have to change too arrogant though and it’s been great to watch

[gbhibby]

Where's Len Goodman when you need him lolhttps://youtu.be/yS3gqDvSupo?si=amTeIVswuO4_MpLg
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[GreenCastle]

Love seeing them pumped and brought down to earth. Simply big fish in small pond. They are stuck as can’t get anywhere near Euro elite but will continue to dominate in Scotland.

They have had some hammerings in Europe over last few years..

Nov 23 - 6-0 Athletico Madrid

PSG and Barcelona took 7 goals off them too.

Also lost 6-0 and 5-0. to Barca and PSG in last 10 years.

[HoboHarry]

The biggest problem in Scotland is the two clubs that run the game here. We have associations coming out if our ears, sfa, spfl, sjfa, amateurs, youths etc etc but the long and short of it is that everything in Scotland is geared towards the two Glasgow clubs having things their own way. Media scared to criticise, referees afraid to give decisions against, referees who are biased towards them, authorities who treat them differently to everyone else, police who let their fans away with whatever they want. There is no appetite to see any other club be successful as it would upset the gravy train that all.of these organisations are on. I love seeing them both get pumped inside out ineurope and then try to excuse ut by blaming the financial gap with no sense of irony at all.
:aok: Well said and bang on the money.

[Irish_Steve]

Arrogance, stupidity or both.

You cannae play the same away to Dortmund as you would away to Ross County.

They will probably horse County on Sunday too

[hibee-boys]

Ian Murray has done well to land the Dortmund gig after losing the Raith job.

[GreenCastle]

Full time 7-1 but could have been many more.

Dortmund made subs too otherwise it could have been 10.

[Trinity Hibee]

7-0 v Barca
6-1 v Barca
6-0 v atletico
7-1 v Dortmund
7-0 v psg
5-0 v psg
5-1 v Real Madrid

[GreenCastle]

The mad thing is Celtic could still get 2 more HOME wins and go through with 9 points.

They are lucky they seem to do so much better at home as away record is absolutely awful.

[cabbageandribs1875]

well i'm just glad we're not playing them next, many teams over the years have been unfortunate to play sellick after they've had a right doin in Europe

[Sylar]

Maybe bring them back to Earth a little bit. A lot of Celtc fans already have the ribbons on all 3 domestic trophies and a CL knockout place in the bag.

Shown how absolutely bang average they are in the grand scheme of things tonight, and it was fantastic to behold.

[linlithgowhibbie]

Probably the most enjoyable match I've watched since 21/05/16

[Jim44]

Sombre stuff in the post match TNT studio. Guests, Petrov and Mjalby probably prepped to discuss a great game, whether Celtic win or lose, but really didn’t expect it to turn into a morbid post mortem.

[BS44]

Celtc are the first British team to concede 5 goals in the first half of a game in a major European competition since Cwmbran Town in the 1997-98 Cup Winners' Cup.

[gbhibby]

Rodgers said a few years ago after a heavy defeat in Europe with Celtic he would not compromise on his principles. Against the European big boys you have to set up to nullify their strengths. Hate to say it The Rangers have been better at doing that in Europe.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Probably the most enjoyable match I've watched since 21/05/16

Why?

[Iain G]

Clearly they missed Kwon last night 😁

[JimBHibees]

Why?

Because it is good to see one of the old firm get pumped. Simples

[Dmas]

Rodgers said a few years ago after a heavy defeat in Europe with Celtic he would not compromise on his principles. Against the European big boys you have to set up to nullify their strengths. Hate to say it The Rangers have been better at doing that in Europe.

This is the issue, they can shout and scream about financial gulfs and league opposition all they want, they are paying £3m a year to a guy they love to call an elite manager who refuses to make it difficult for teams to break them down away from home due to his own vanity, the same team that played against st.Johnstone went away to Dortmund in the champs league, crazy should be getting hammered for it but all the talk will be about lowly Scottish football.

£30m worth of players barely had any impact at all, trusty, Bernardo, Engels, Idah his transfer record is brutal, he’s built a great spfl side if that’s the level of their ambitions.

[Waxy]

Celtic and Rangers have to move to England now of forever be European minnows

[weecounty hibby]

Wonder if they'll take the same stick in the media as we did after Malmo? Or will they okay in the gulf in finances, no competition on Scotland bore fest and play into the old firm sense of self importance?

[He's here!]

Celtic and Rangers have to move to England now of forever be European minnows

I'd love to see the back of them but is there even a semblance of an appetite in England for this to happen?

More beneficial overall would be a UK league. Sure, Hibs wouldn't be near to top flight but it would beat the monotony of playing the same old clubs four times (or more) every year.

[He's here!]

Wonder if they'll take the same stick in the media as we did after Malmo? Or will they okay in the gulf in finances, no competition on Scotland bore fest and play into the old firm sense of self importance?

They're taking a fair amount of stick, mostly directed at Rodgers who has now lost 7 goals three times in Europe with Celtic. Couple of other hidings also in there.

[ekhibee]

Couldn't care less about Celtic, but they were playing a very good team last night.I work in Glasgow and Virtually all the Celtic fans I spoke to before the game expected to get beaten comfortably and they were. Don't get the gloating, if we'd been playing Dortmund it would've been double figures unfortunately.

[green day]

Celtic and Rangers have to move to England now of forever be European minnows

The EPL dont want or need them.

[supermcginn]

Why?

You don't find one of the old firm getting annihilated extremely funny? What if it was Rangers? Are you one of these strange Hibs fans with a soft spot for Celtic?

[Waxy]

The EPL dont want or need them.

I know. They must face the fact that champions league is way above their level now.
They’ll probably blame the rest of Scottish football.

[J-C]

Rodgers has had some absolute pastings in Europe with them. Why cant he set them up to make things difficult for the big teams?

Mad to think the Sticky Buns hammered Dortmund just 2 years ago in Dortmund.

He doesn't change, he thinks playing the way he does against St Johnstone etc, will work against the big boys of Europe

[Sylar]

I'd love to see the back of them but is there even a semblance of an appetite in England for this to happen?

More beneficial overall would be a UK league. Sure, Hibs wouldn't be near to top flight but it would beat the monotony of playing the same old clubs four times (or more) every year.

Tell that to Elgin City fans when they're working out the costs and logistics of getting down to Plymouth for a Tuesday night midweek game?

A UK-wide league doesn't serve anyone IMO - the costs involved for clubs/fans would be unworkable.

[JohnM1875]

Tell that to Elgin City fans when they're working out the costs and logistics of getting down to Plymouth for a Tuesday night midweek game?

A UK-wide league doesn't serve anyone IMO - the costs involved for clubs/fans would be unworkable.

Would maybe work if we had remotely affordable public transport for such a thing.

Wouldn't be a fan of it regardless. Just want a bigger Scottish top flight.

[Cabbage-Patch]

I'd love to see the back of them but is there even a semblance of an appetite in England for this to happen?

More beneficial overall would be a UK league. Sure, Hibs wouldn't be near to top flight but it would beat the monotony of playing the same old clubs four times (or more) every year.

If Scottish teams went into into UK league then most of our SPL teams would be in league 1/2...there's no appetite for that and would mean no European games. Teams from championship down would be playing at like national league level. The gulf in class between the the top 2 English leagues and ours is astronomical that a UK league is not feasible or worthwhile for Scottish teams.

The old firm should move down south and leave the rest of us to get on with it. Would mean a more competitive league and hopefully more investment. Literally everything in our game is geared towards them and it has killed it from grassroots level upwards. It would also be better for them as the extra revenue would mean they could probably start competing at a higher level again.

[He's here!]

Tell that to Elgin City fans when they're working out the costs and logistics of getting down to Plymouth for a Tuesday night midweek game?

A UK-wide league doesn't serve anyone IMO - the costs involved for clubs/fans would be unworkable.

I think it would work for our top flight clubs when you factor in better TV deals/widening the appeal of our game. Trips to ER/Tynecastle would be a great day trip/weekend for away fans.

[Since90+2]

Tell that to Elgin City fans when they're working out the costs and logistics of getting down to Plymouth for a Tuesday night midweek game?

A UK-wide league doesn't serve anyone IMO - the costs involved for clubs/fans would be unworkable.

You're taking the most extreme example here, there are no major clubs in Scotland in the north of the country outside Aberdeen, Inverness and Ross County.

[LaMotta]

Because it is good to see one of the old firm get pumped. Simples


You don't find one of the old firm getting annihilated extremely funny? What if it was Rangers? Are you one of these strange Hibs fans with a soft spot for Celtic?

The original poster said last night was the most enjoyable game they'd seen since Hibs won the Scottish cup and the poster quite justifiably asked why.

There isnt a stranger type of Hibs fan than one who claims they enjoyed last night's Celtic defeat more than numerous Hibs wins over the last 8 years including ones over Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Hampden wins and european victories.

[Ringothedog]

An official UK league would/should never happen. It would mean the end of the 4 national teams that we are fortunate to have in the British isles. I would not be interested in watching Hibs play in League 1 against teams such as Rotherham, Mansfield etc and away trip to Exeter would hardly set the pulse racing. Our league has a lot of faults but it is OUR league.

[Since90+2]

The original poster said last night was the most enjoyable game they'd seen since Hibs won the Scottish cup and the poster quite justifiably asked why.

There isnt a stranger type of Hibs fan than one who claims they enjoyed last night's Celtic defeat more than numerous Hibs wins over the last 8 years including ones over Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Hampden wins and european victories.

Aye but weird to say you enjoyed another team getting beat than Hibs winning a derby or winning a European tie. Wild take.

[Hiber-nation]

Probably the most enjoyable match I've watched since 21/05/16

You enjoyed that more than us beating Hearts? Really?

For me a spawny 1-0 over St Johnstone would be more enjoyable than watching any Celtic game.

[flash]

I don't find it that funny if I'm honest. I'm embarrassed on nights like this as it shows up how much of a joke our league is. Surely we should be striving for better from our Scottish teams in Europe? The whole system in this country needs overhauled top to bottom. Coaching from grass routes to professional is clearly not good enough compared to our European neighbours. Dosent help when it's been a 2 team league for over 30 years. The sooner the ugly sisters go down south or to some form of super league the better for everyone involved including them.

I thought it was pretty funny.

[hibsbollah]

They really should beat Young Boys and Cercle Brugge at home. So that's nine points. Could pick up a point on the road too so should make the next round. Almost harder not to make the next round.

:agree: The champions league is gerrymandering now. You need to be incompetent to have celtcs budget and not progress.

[ionahibby]

The problem is Celtic don’t have much of a challenge back home, the minute they meet a decent football they crumble. Scotland needs a bigger league, a top league of 20 teams. Would make things more interesting as well

[He's here!]

An official UK league would/should never happen. It would mean the end of the 4 national teams that we are fortunate to have in the British isles. I would not be interested in watching Hibs play in League 1 against teams such as Rotherham, Mansfield etc and away trip to Exeter would hardly set the pulse racing. Our league has a lot of faults but it is OUR league.

Anything that has the potential to raise the standards of Scottish football is surely worth considering? Financially it would enable us to compete with English clubs who have the edge over us in transfer budgets and would make a move to Hibs more attractive to players down south if we were part of the same league. There remains a perception that a move to Scotland is step down.

Just because our league is OUR league doesn't make it untouchable. Getting rid of the Old Firm would make it more competitive, but probably only in the sense that it would ensure more uniform mediocrity, plus the TV deals would become pitiful.

Last night's Celtic result (and numerous others like it over the years), while amusing enough, was a pretty scary indictment of how low standards are in our league when the runaway best side in Scotland can be humiliated like that. It really could have been double figures.

[He's here!]

The problem is Celtic don’t have much of a challenge back home, the minute they meet a decent football they crumble. Scotland needs a bigger league, a top league of 20 teams. Would make things more interesting as well

I agree a bigger top flight which didn't involve playing the same sides so regularly would be a better experience for fans, but it would do nothing to lessen Celtic's untouchable dominance.

[Since90+2]

:agree: The champions league is gerrymandering now. You need to be incompetent to have celtcs budget and not progress.

Do they have a bigger budget than most teams in the group stages?

[Cabbage-Patch]

The problem is Celtic don’t have much of a challenge back home, the minute they meet a decent football they crumble. Scotland needs a bigger league, a top league of 20 teams. Would make things more interesting as well

Whilst I would like to see that happen also it would make zero difference to celtic as they would still scoosh the league every year. Scottish football isn't attractive to investors because they know it's a two team league. For the benefit of all Scottish football the old firm need to leave and join a more competitive league.

That would then see a league where realistically pretty much any team in the league could win the title in a season. Would mean more investment and more even distributed TV money etc. Literally everything in our game is skewed towards OF and it's absolutely killed our game.

[Smartie]

The problem is Celtic don’t have much of a challenge back home, the minute they meet a decent football they crumble. Scotland needs a bigger league, a top league of 20 teams. Would make things more interesting as well

I agree it would make things more interesting.

It wouldn’t make Rangers or Celtic richer though, so it’ll never happen.

I can’t really be bothered with any soul-searching about what went wrong for Celtic. There’s merit in the argument that they don’t have anyone that gives them enough of a game in Scotland that lets them get practice at the sort of “backs to the wall” performance they need against better European teams.

That’s by their own design though (same for all the big teams who dominate their own league) so frankly - **** them.

I just don’t have any interest in watching that level of football any more. Can’t be doing with the players, the clubs, the fans. Totally style over substance, although I respect the opinions of those who enjoyed an evening of watching Celtic take a total hiding.

[Billy Whizz]

Think Celtic middle to front are decent, but I think their defence without Carter/bickers is average at most

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Celtic’s star signing in the summer was a guy from Norwich for 9 or 10million while still having many many more millions in the bank. They then sign someone from Dundee! If they genuinely want to progress at champions league level, or even Europa league they need (and can afford) to sign better players. This is entirely their own fault.

[JohnM1875]

Celtic’s star signing in the summer was a guy from Norwich for 9 or 10million while still having many many more millions in the bank. They then sign someone from Dundee! If they genuinely want to progress at champions league level, or even Europa league they need (and can afford) to sign better players. This is entirely their own fault.

Totally agree but I also get why they don't do it. Why ***** many more millions just to get a wee bit further in the Champions League when they walk the domestic league anyway?

Just keep banking the money and stay rich. Brutal for fans mind you.

[Since452]

It'll somehow be St Johnstone's or the 9 other non Glasgow clubs fault for Celtic getting absolutely scudded. Personally find it brilliant. It's the one time they get a wee taste of what it's like being unable to complete financially.

[andrew70]

Celtic’s star signing in the summer was a guy from Norwich for 9 or 10million while still having many many more millions in the bank. They then sign someone from Dundee! If they genuinely want to progress at champions league level, or even Europa league they need (and can afford) to sign better players. This is entirely their own fault.

they bought Arne Engels for a club record £11million fee.

They will continue to invest too but a lack of a proper tactician means they’ll struggle in Europe.

[Jones28]

I'd love to see the back of them but is there even a semblance of an appetite in England for this to happen?

More beneficial overall would be a UK league. Sure, Hibs wouldn't be near to top flight but it would beat the monotony of playing the same old clubs four times (or more) every year.

A UK league would see us never play in Europe or win anything ever again. **** that.

[Smartie]

Totally agree but I also get why they don't do it. Why ***** many more millions just to get a wee bit further in the Champions League when they walk the domestic league anyway?

Just keep banking the money and stay rich. Brutal for fans mind you.

Because if they invest the money properly they can make more, from selling players for more and from progressing further in Europe?

Yes, they're dominant domestically but I find it pretty staggering that a club with shedloads in the bank can tolerate Liam Scales at CH whilst getting 7 taken off them in Europe.

Surely "improved European performance" must be one of their club's KPIs?

I'd expect attracting players who will improve them sufficiently to Scotland might be a big part of their problem. Pumping Ross County and Dundee every week (even Hibs nowadays) isn't likely to be on the bucket list of top players. Playing in the Champions League every year could well be though.

[Lendo]

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[Since452]

A UK league would see us never play in Europe or win anything ever again. **** that.

Away to Stevenage on a Wednesday night? No thanks

[HarpOnHibee]

More beneficial overall would be a UK league. Sure, Hibs wouldn't be near to top flight but it would beat the monotony of playing the same old clubs four times (or more) every year.

That's not going to save it mate. :wink:

[Lago]

Away to Stevenage on a Wednesday night? No thanks
Yip can't beat Ross County on a Wednesday night🤔

[HarpOnHibee]

Yip can't beat Ross County on a Wednesday night🤔

We really can't. So what hope would we have of winning anything in a far wider league set up? :greengrin

[Springbank]

the only benefit of a UK league is it would show a wide range of visiting supports how much nicer life is in the ancient European capital of Edinburgh than it is in Hard Brexit Britain

[blackpoolhibs]

That Celtic back 4 last night was as poor as i've seen from them for a number of years. And the keeper is well past his best too.

Scottish football is sheite, it really is, but it's our sheite and bar them it's quite competative.

Even the huns have come back a bit to the the group below now.

Celtic will still win most of the trophies, but they will never attract real quality that improves them to the next level while playing in Scotland.

I dont know how they get better, and that must be a worry for them, apathy could very well set in with their support. :greengrin