Hibs Academy/Development Squad 24/25

[Rumble de Thump]

It will be good to see how Murray Johnston and Murray Aiken get on at Airdrieonians this season. Their development was hindered a bit last season with our goalkeeping injury issues leading to Johnston's recall, and Aiken's ankle injury. I think this will be a very good season for the two of them.

Hopefully we might get to see a few of the youngsters in action against Edinburgh City today. We'll certainly see them in Dunbar on July 9.

[Rumble de Thump]

Looks like Oscar starting at left back today.

[Rumble de Thump]

Reuben McAllister looked particularly good against Edinburgh City the other day. Looks like Rudi Molotnikov and Rory Whittaker are over in the Netherlands for the training camp and friendly games there. Will be interesting to see how involved they might be in the first tem this season. I would think a season out on loan would be a good move for Rory.

[HIBS NUTS]

Reuben McAllister looked particularly good against Edinburgh City the other day. Looks like Rudi Molotnikov and Rory Whittaker are over in the Netherlands for the training camp and friendly games there. Will be interesting to see how involved they might be in the first tem this season. I would think a season out on loan would be a good move for Rory.
RUEBAN played great .
Rudi and Rory definitely need loans,
Airdrie would be ideal for Rory, as MEGWA needs to either play first team, or move on.

[HIBS NUTS]

RUEBAN played great .
Rudi and Rory definitely need loans,
Airdrie would be ideal for Rory, as MEGWA needs to either play first team, or move on.
I thought it was interesting that cadden played right midfield on Saturday

[Up-the-slope]

I thought it was interesting that cadden played right midfield on Saturday

4-4-2 with Cadden RMF I think would give us more of a solid shape without the ball, He would give us good 'wing' play and crossing when we have the ball. Compared to the tried and failed 4-3-3 of last season.

It would also allow 2 up top ( even if one with drawn as 10 without the ball) which I think is necessary if we are ever to see the goal scoring player we signed in Vente.

[andrew70]

4-4-2 with Cadden RMF I think would give us more of a solid shape without the ball, He would give us good 'wing' play and crossing when we have the ball. Compared to the tried and failed 4-3-3 of last season.

It would also allow 2 up top ( even if one with drawn as 10 without the ball) which I think is necessary if we are ever to see the goal scoring player we signed in Vente.

Yet Montgomery was lambasted for playing 442 in his initial few months

It’s not the formation, it’s the players.

We’ve started the overhaul but there’s a lot still to do before we can pin down a formation.

[CapitalGreen]

4-4-2 with Cadden RMF I think would give us more of a solid shape without the ball, He would give us good 'wing' play and crossing when we have the ball. Compared to the tried and failed 4-3-3 of last season.

It would also allow 2 up top ( even if one with drawn as 10 without the ball) which I think is necessary if we are ever to see the goal scoring player we signed in Vente.

Cadden is an absolutely awful crosser of the ball.

[HIBS NUTS]

4-4-2 with Cadden RMF I think would give us more of a solid shape without the ball, He would give us good 'wing' play and crossing when we have the ball. Compared to the tried and failed 4-3-3 of last season.

It would also allow 2 up top ( even if one with drawn as 10 without the ball) which I think is necessary if we are ever to see the goal scoring player we signed in Vente.
I think gray, wants a team full of energy , with a static strong back four, MEGWA, or Miller are better options for this role, I like cadden but he’s better running with the ball than defending.��

[Unseen work]

I think gray, wants a team full of energy , with a static strong back four, MEGWA, or Miller are better options for this role, I like cadden but he’s better running with the ball than defending.��

I really hope Gray tells miller to be strong and stay on his feet rather than just constantly looking for free kicks.

Kills our momentum at times and allows the opposition to get back in position

[Blaster]

Yet Montgomery was lambasted for playing 442 in his initial few months

It’s not the formation, it’s the players.

We’ve started the overhaul but there’s a lot still to do before we can pin down a formation.

He was lambasted for playing it in every game and telling everyone he was going to do it and never change.

[andrew70]

He was lambasted for playing it in every game and telling everyone he was going to do it and never change.

Deary me. So we go back to it with the same midfield as stated above?

He should have stuck to his guns then.

Although he changed it very quickly after we got beat at Ibrox so that doesn’t stack up.

[Blaster]

Deary me. So we go back to it with the same midfield as stated above?

He should have stuck to his guns then.

Although he changed it very quickly after we got beat at Ibrox so that doesn’t stack up.

As the manager has said, different players and formations for different games. Do we just rule out 442 just because the previous manager made mistakes with it?

[Rumble de Thump]

Oscar Macintyre has gone on loan to Queen of the South for the season. He was there for the first half of last season. Hopefully he'll get a decent amount of games.

[J-C]

4-4-2 with Cadden RMF I think would give us more of a solid shape without the ball, He would give us good 'wing' play and crossing when we have the ball. Compared to the tried and failed 4-3-3 of last season.

It would also allow 2 up top ( even if one with drawn as 10 without the ball) which I think is necessary if we are ever to see the goal scoring player we signed in Vente.

We won't go 442 when Youan and Boyle come back into the team, a few players missing on Saturday but as Gray said in his interview he hopes to play many systems depending on who we play and players available.

[ancient hibee]

[QUOTE=CapitalGreen;7695843]Cadden is an absolutely awful crosser of the ball.[/

Yes-hit and hope.

[McD]

[QUOTE=CapitalGreen;7695843]Cadden is an absolutely awful crosser of the ball.[/

Yes-hit and hope.



I think he puts in ‘potentially’ good crosses, because they’re decent crosses IF someone is in the right area. He doesn’t look up to pick a man out, he just puts into a potentially dangerous space. As you say, a bit hit and hope

[HIBS NUTS]

Oscar Macintyre has gone on loan to Queen of the South for the season. He was there for the first half of last season. Hopefully he'll get a decent amount of games.
Didn’t he land up at Annan , because he wasent getting games at QOTS.
Mcallister hardly played for kelty.
Rudi hardly played for Stirling.
Surely we should loan young players, out to a team they will definitely get a game.
Edinburgh city or Spartans would seem a better choice.

[Hibernian Verse]

Didn’t he land up at Annan , because he wasent getting games at QOTS.
Mcallister hardly played for kelty.
Rudi hardly played for Stirling.
Surely we should loan young players, out to a team they will definitely get a game.
Edinburgh city or Spartans would seem a better choice.

Annan manager is now the QOTS manager.

[IberianHibernian]

Are Darren McG and Boozie still in charge of Under 18s ? Haven`t seen their names mentioned at time of new coaching team being announced . Is Under 18 league continuing as before ?

[Brooster]

Are Darren McG and Boozie still in charge of Under 18s ? Haven`t seen their names mentioned at time of new coaching team being announced . Is Under 18 league continuing as before ?

Yes and Yes. Gareth Evans is also one of the coaches.

[IberianHibernian]

Yes and Yes. Gareth Evans is also one of the coaches.Good to hear . Was just surprised not to hear names of the 3 of them mentioned when new first team coaching team was announced at a time when club seemed to be making a point of mentioning advantages of having coaches who had been with Hibs before or were already with us .

[DaveF]

Is the game against Dunbar, ticket only? It isn't overly clear to me when looking at their website.

[Billy Whizz]

Is the game against Dunbar, ticket only? It isn't overly clear to me when looking at their website.

Dave you can buy tickets for this game on the Fanbase app if you have it, easy to use

[DaveF]

Dave you can buy tickets for this game on the Fanbase app if you have it, easy to use

Thanks 👍

[andrew70]

Thanks 👍

There will be a cash/card gate too.

[BILLYHIBS]

Giving this a wee bump for tonight

Dunbar United v Hibernian XI

Kick off 7.30 pm

Admission £5 Concessions £3 Under 16’s FOC

Cash/Card gate

[andyt1875]

Anyone know what the team is for the game v Dunbar?

[Wheat Hound]

Harbottle, Kenneh & Jair playing

[JohnM1875]

Harbottle, Kenneh & Jair playing

Harbottle captain

[flash]

Harbottle, Kenneh & Jair playing

There's 3 players we must be trying to move on.

[04Sauzee]

Hibs: Mallon; Whittaker, McGrath, Harbottle (c), Gillie, Kenneh, McAllister; O’Connor, Delferrière, Jair; Landers.

[Dmas]

Anyone know what the team is for the game v Dunbar?

Hibs: Mallon; Whittaker, McGrath, Harbottle (c), Gillie, Kenneh, McAllister; O’Connor, Delferrière, Jair; Landers.

[04Sauzee]

Hibs 2-0 up , Landers and Delferrière

[HIBS NUTS]

What was the final score

[belhavenbill]

What was the final score
2-1 Hibs

[Onceinawhile]

Hibs: Mallon; Whittaker, McGrath, Harbottle (c), Gillie, Kenneh, McAllister; O’Connor, Delferrière, Jair; Landers.

Seems telling that of the 3 players at airdrie last season, megwa is with the first team, aiken is back at airdrie and O'connor is in the youth team.

[.Sean.]

Seems telling that of the 3 players at airdrie last season, megwa is with the first team, aiken is back at airdrie and O'connor is in the youth team.
How long does O’Connor have left on his deal?

[Velma Dinkley]

He's contracted until may 2025.

[Chipper1875]

He's contracted until may 2025.

Josh will go out on loan or a permanent transfer. He’s not making it at hibs.

[EGL2000]

Josh will go out on loan or a permanent transfer. He’s not making it at hibs.

I never really understood the hype around him. Fair enough when he was a lot younger maybe as it's harder to know how they will develop. Alwyas thought he lacks any real trait that's sets him apart not super fast, not a big physical striker, never looked great with the ball at his feet. Just think he's very mediocre in a lot of departments.

[DaveF]

I never really understood the hype around him. Fair enough when he was a lot younger maybe as it's harder to know how they will develop. Alwyas thought he lacks any real trait that's sets him apart not super fast, not a big physical striker, never looked great with the ball at his feet. Just think he's very mediocre in a lot of departments.

The hype thing was always going to surround him because of who his Dad is. I've not seen enough of him to judge but it doesn't look like he is cutting it here so maybe best for both if he gets a chance elsewhere.

[PHeffernan]

Seems telling that of the 3 players at airdrie last season, megwa is with the first team, aiken is back at airdrie and O'connor is in the youth team.

Tells the story of their loans at Airdrie:
Megwa was a shoe in every week and was a good player in the Championship so test passed and time to move on to the next level.
Aiken did well until his injury in November so is back at Airdrie to resit his Championship test.
O'Connor failed to cut it in the Championship so is probably on the way out.

Football is a brutal career for all but the best.

[Velma Dinkley]

Not much detail but here's the Dunbar match report (https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/july/10/dev-squad-continue-positive-pre-season/).

[Brightside]

Anyone got the team sheet for the Preston game today? Be interesting to see what seniors players are in that squad.

[The Modfather]

Are any of the youngsters likely to feature this season? Rudi & Megwa look like they might be viable backup. Think Whittaker has also been on the bench pre season. Can we expect to see any game time for those below Rudi & Megwa? E.g. Whittaker, Landers, J Macintyre etc?

I know managers have to think short term survival, but I also think they, generally, miss a trick balancing it with giving youth a chance. If we were giving opportunities to youngsters I, speaking for myself, would feel more positive generally and afford a bit more leeway than just short term squad fillers and journeymen like Hope, Devlin, Harbottle, Schofield etc

[rwq1987]

Anyone got the team sheet for the Preston game today? Be interesting to see what seniors players are in that squad.

Tried to upload a picture of the guys training to help no sign of lines on the socials as yet. Team news going to be done over loudhailer in next few mins.

[rwq1987]

Tried to upload a picture of the guys training to help no sign of lines on the socials as yet. Team news going to be done over loudhailer in next few mins.
The PA isn't that good all I could hear was Delferriere and O'Connor. Hopefully someone uploads the lines on the Preston or Hibs side.

[Tambo]

Are any of the youngsters likely to feature this season? Rudi & Megwa look like they might be viable backup. Think Whittaker has also been on the bench pre season. Can we expect to see any game time for those below Rudi & Megwa? E.g. Whittaker, Landers, J Macintyre etc?

I know managers have to think short term survival, but I also think they, generally, miss a trick balancing it with giving youth a chance. If we were giving opportunities to youngsters I, speaking for myself, would feel more positive generally and afford a bit more leeway than just short term squad fillers and journeymen like Hope, Devlin, Harbottle, Schofield etc

Have said it a few times the past few weeks, I think Rudi will feature alot more under SDG, starting today.

[Billy Whizz]

Noticed the SPFL Trust trophy, Hibs Colts v Albion Rovers is at Ainslie Park on Tuesday 30th July
No time given yet

[rwq1987]

The PA isn't that good all I could hear was Delferriere and O'Connor. Hopefully someone uploads the lines on the Preston or Hibs side.

Lines were only released post game
Mallon, Whittaker, Gillie, McGrath, Delferriere, Zaid, McMurdo, Cleland, O'Connor, Calder, McAllister & Vickery, Bruce, Aitken, Buckley, Beaton.

For me Zaid did well dancing through and got us the goal with a good run into defence, Delferriere (a player I usually like) I can only compare to a ball dominant player in basketball and while he hit a stunner of a free kick after suffering a bad foul he had a few good forward passes but not much else. I liked Calder's forward motion and communication however not much to write home about especially since we conceded the second immediately after their sending off.

[Unseen work]

Lines were only released post game
Mallon, Whittaker, Gillie, McGrath, Delferriere, Zaid, McMurdo, Cleland, O'Connor, Calder, McAllister & Vickery, Bruce, Aitken, Buckley, Beaton.

For me Zaid did well dancing through and got us the goal with a good run into defence, Delferriere (a player I usually like) I can only compare to a ball dominant player in basketball and while he hit a stunner of a free kick after suffering a bad foul he had a few good forward passes but not much else. I liked Calder's forward motion and communication however not much to write home about especially since we conceded the second immediately after their sending off.

Any idea why landers wasn’t playing?

[rwq1987]

Any idea why landers wasn’t playing?

He might have come on as a sub the team lines cut off a name at the bottom on the Preston Athletic socials I'm quite sure more than 5 subs came on.

[jingler1954]

What was the final score?

[Velma Dinkley]

Preston 2 Hibs 1

[offshorehibby]

Lines were only released post game
Mallon, Whittaker, Gillie, McGrath, Delferriere, Zaid, McMurdo, Cleland, O'Connor, Calder, McAllister & Vickery, Bruce, Aitken, Buckley, Beaton.



I thought Aitken was away back to Airdrie till Christmas.

[Velma Dinkley]

I thought Aitken was away back to Airdrie till Christmas.

Conor Aitken was playing. Murray Aiken is on loan at Airdrieonians.

[offshorehibby]

Conor Aitken was playing. Murray Aiken is on loan at Airdrieonians.

:thumbsup:

[Tambo]

18's tomorrow vs Middlesbrough 13:30.

Anyone going along?

[Brooster]

18's tomorrow vs Middlesbrough 13:30.

Anyone going along?

I'll be there.

[jingler1954]

Is the game at HTC?

[Velma Dinkley]

Is the game at HTC?Yes.

[jingler1954]

Thanks

[HH81]

HT @ HTC @HibernianFC U18s 2 Rob Jone's @Boro U18s 1..
Owen Calder opened on 5, Boro pulled one back shortly after. Calder feed Deano for Hibs second.

Posted on twitter.

[04Sauzee]

From @cabbageandribs on twitter

HT @ HTC @HibernianFC U18s 2 Rob Jone's @Boro U18s 1..
Owen Calder opened on 5, Boro pulled one back shortly after. Calder feed Deano for Hibs second.

[Bayern Bru]

Luke Davidson scored opener, not Calder.

[Bayern Bru]

3-1 Hibs, McAllister penalty


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[Bayern Bru]

3-2, about ten to go


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[Bayern Bru]

3-3


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[Brooster]

Good game actually, two good teams going for it. Hibs looked to be comfortable at 3-1 up but seemed to sit deeper. Had the game went any longer we would probably have lost.

[Tambo]

Good game actually, two good teams going for it. Hibs looked to be comfortable at 3-1 up but seemed to sit deeper. Had the game went any longer we would probably have lost.

Entertaining game.

[Velma Dinkley]

Murray Johnson was in goal for Airdrieonians during their 8-0 win over East Kilbride. Murray Aiken was brought on in the 60th minute. All the goals had been scored by then.

[1875Sean]

Wonder if josh o'connor will get another loan move, maybe league one?

[The dalmeny]

Any sightings of Malek Zaid?

[Billy Whizz]

Any sightings of Malek Zaid?

He’s too old for the 18’s now

[Brooster]

Any sightings of Malek Zaid?

He played against Preston Athletic last Saturday.

[theonlywayisup]

When is the next game for the Development Squad / Hibernian Academy?

[Tambo]

When is the next game for the Development Squad / Hibernian Academy?

18's away to Millwall tomorrow at St Andrews university 13:00 kick off.

[Green Man]

Any sightings of Malek Zaid?

He’s away to Annan Athletic for the season.

[04Sauzee]

From @cabbageandribs

HT @ St Andrews @MillwallFC U18s 0 @HibernianFC U18s 2. Josh McDonald opened the scoring on 5' Aaron McSporron made it 2 on 12' header from corner. Millwall not creating much threat so far

[Tambo]

From @cabbageandribs

HT @ St Andrews @MillwallFC U18s 0 @HibernianFC U18s 2. Josh McDonald opened the scoring on 5' Aaron McSporron made it 2 on 12' header from corner. Millwall not creating much threat so far

A couple of new names, any update on the FT score?

[HH81]

A couple of new names, any update on the FT score?

Won 2-0

[Tambo]

18's league starts Friday with St Mirren at HTC 16:00.

[big-mo]

As already mentioned, the U18s start their CAS Under18s Elite League campaign on Friday with a home game against St Mirren, 4pm k/o, free to all spectators. The Saints ended last season bottom but will be hoping to improve on that position. Then it is onto the Trust Trophy on Tuesday at Ainslie Park where the Dev side are against Sandy Clark’s Albion Rovers with a 19:45 k/o. The winners meet Cowdenbeath of Killie in the next round with a home tie. Just a quick update on the next few fixtures – 26th July St Mirren, U18s (h) 30th July Albion Rovers, Dev Trust Trophy (h) 2nd Aug Aberdeen U18s (a) 9th Aug Killie U18s (h) 12/13th Trust Trophy 16th Aug Youth Cup (TBA) 20th Aug Motherwell U18s (a) 23rd Aug Rangers U18s (h)

[big-mo]

A couple of new names, any update on the FT score? Millwall had a few in their side that could have been 20-year-old, they did not supply a team line so no proof of ages. The Hibs side were missing a couple who were with the first team in Kelty. Daz has brought a few new youngsters into the squad; Hibs made a number of changes in the second half and the team that ended up the game were a combination of 14- 15- 16- and 17-year-olds. They have a new r/b Harry Olsson who is still waiting on his registration coming through so is playing as a trialist, he looks like to will do ok. The U18s now have a squad of 22/23 players at their disposal but with many still at school it will be the usual problem of picking a team that is available on the day. Some of the youngsters have put on a bit of muscle over the summer and I think they will do ok this season. 15-year-old keeper Ben Vickery looks to have grown two or three inches.

[Hamish]

Just watched highlights of Dundee Annan game. Zaid looked good, should have scored and appeared a handful for the Dundee defence

[HIBS NUTS]

Ht HIBS 0-st Mirren 0

[HIBS NUTS]

We’re playing today on Astro turf , it’s dry, and is contributing to a really poor game of long ball football.

[HIBS NUTS]

2-1 hibs better 2nd half

[Brooster]

Hibs probably shaded it.

[Ringothedog]

Hibs probably shaded it.

They did, it was 2-1 for us 😉

[HIBS NUTS]

Hibs probably shaded it.Dean Cleland had a cracking second half. 👍

[Tambo]

Good start to the season boys.

[JimBHibees]

We’re playing today on Astro turf , it’s dry, and is contributing to a really poor game of long ball football.

Why would we play on astroturf at this time of the year

[big-mo]

Why would we play on astroturf at this time of the year The U18s always play on the 3G at HTC.

[JimBHibees]

The U18s always play on the 3G at HTC.

Ok wonder what is the thinking with that?

[HIBS NUTS]

I’ve not seen any mention of Jacob McIntyre recently, is he injured.?

[Brightside]

I’ve not seen any mention of Jacob McIntyre recently, is he injured.?

Returning from a broken ankle.

[andrew70]

I’ve not seen any mention of Jacob McIntyre recently, is he injured.?

Back doing light running, hoping he’ll be back end of August.

[wookie70]

Nipping down to Ainslie Park to see the kids and take a few pics. Decent test for them

[supershotmo]

Can we play any fringe players tonight. I'm sure Darren McGregor played in these games last year.

[Billy Whizz]

Can we play any fringe players tonight. I'm sure Darren McGregor played in these games last year.

Think you can play 1/2 max overage players

[HIBS NUTS]

Think you can play 1/2 max overage playersKeep us informed Thanks👍

[number9dream]

Think you can play 1/2 max overage playersTony Watt playing for Dundee Utd... Has he been injured or are they trying to get rid of him?

[H18 SFR]

Megwa playing in front of the back four here is off the scale good for the first 15 mins - tackles, already had 4/5 interceptions, every pass is a crisp forward pass.

Edit - another goal saving interception on the penalty spot there.

[Wheat Hound]

Hibs just equalised to make it 1-1 from a free kick. Just via updates from Albion Rovers'twitter page. Doesn't say who scored though.

[H18 SFR]

Hibs just equalised to make it 1-1 from a free kick. Just via updates from Albion Rovers'twitter page. Doesn't say who scored though.

McAllister.

We hit the bar at 0-0, it bounced on the line and came out, very unlucky.

[eastmainsmsh]

Tony Watt playing for Dundee Utd... Has he been injured or are they trying to get rid of him?

Free if can get club seemingly

[Garymcl]

According to Albion rovers website looking at team line ups we have two unnamed players 1 is centre back and the other is in centre midfield position 😳

[CallumLaidlaw]

According to Albion rovers website looking at team line ups we have two unnamed players 1 is centre back and the other is in centre midfield position [emoji15]

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[Bridge hibs]

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[Cod Boy]

2.1 Albion

[Cod Boy]

2.2

[Rumble de Thump]

McMurdo with the second. Landers assist.

[Cod Boy]

3.2 Hibs

[Rumble de Thump]

McMurdo on target again.

[Pretty Boy]

A very good result for a young Hibs side.

I often wonder if the Lowland League route might have been something we should have considered. Getting young lads this kind of competitive game week in, week out.

A good workout and a test as to where they are and we have come through it.

[Cod Boy]

Albion miss penalty

[Cod Boy]

3.3

[Cod Boy]

Penalty shootout to come

[IberianHibernian]

Winners at home to Cowdenbeath .
Hearts out on penalties in Fraserburgh .

[Cod Boy]

Hibs lose 4.2 on penalties

[wookie70]

Enjoyed that. Lads did really well and scored some cracking goals. Unlucky to go out

[big-mo]

A very good game last nigh, all bar Megwa and McAlister were Under 18s. Freddy Owens in goal brought back from loan deal to play in this one. Every one of the Hibs.players did well against a strong and physical Rovers team, they even had the Incredible Hulk aka Bright Prince, a hugh unit that took some effort to get off the ball. Rovers opened the scoring on 20 mins, Hibs got a free kick just outside the box on 29’ which Reuben McAlister took and he put it around the wall and into the top corner, something he has done a few times before. In the second half Rovers regained the lead with a shot across Owens goal. Jamie McMurdo scored a great equaliser, he was feed by Landers and as he was going across goal he swivelled and fire the ball past the keeper. He then bettered this with a solo effort, after taking the ball out wide, he skinned the full back leaving him on his arse, drove past another defender before squeezing the ball past the keeper. 3-2 Hibs. Right on 90’ they got a pen when Owens was adjudged to have impeded the forward near the byline wide of the goal. The guy hit his kick low and to the right but Freddy guessed the right way and got down to save it. Just as it looked like Hibs would progress they equalised in the 92’ min. Hibs did have another couple of chances after that via Landers and Sub Luke Davidson. Rover took the first spot kick and converted. Hibs next three kicks were saved, but the linesman only noticed on the third kick that the keeper was well off his line (as he had been with the first two) and the third kick was retake and scored, Bright’s kick was saved, Landers scored our forth but Rovers progressed 4-2 and meet the Blue Brazil in the 2nd round. Hearts, Aberdeen, Killie, Motherwell and Celtic also exited at the first round.

[wookie70]

A very good game last nigh, all bar Megwa and McAlister were Under 18s. Freddy Owens in goal brought back from loan deal to play in this one. Every one of the Hibs.players did well against a strong and physical Rovers team, they even had the Incredible Hulk aka Bright Prince, a hugh unit that took some effort to get off the ball. Rovers opened the scoring on 20 mins, Hibs got a free kick just outside the box on 29’ which Reuben McAlister took and he put it around the wall and into the top corner, something he has done a few times before. In the second half Rovers regained the lead with a shot across Owens goal. Jamie McMurdo scored a great equaliser, he was feed by Landers and as he was going across goal he swivelled and fire the ball past the keeper. He then bettered this with a solo effort, after taking the ball out wide, he skinned the full back leaving him on his arse, drove past another defender before squeezing the ball past the keeper. 3-2 Hibs. Right on 90’ they got a pen when Owens was adjudged to have impeded the forward near the byline wide of the goal. The guy hit his kick low and to the right but Freddy guessed the right way and got down to save it. Just as it looked like Hibs would progress they equalised in the 92’ min. Hibs did have another couple of chances after that via Landers and Sub Luke Davidson. Rover took the first spot kick and converted. Hibs next three kicks were saved, but the linesman only noticed on the third kick that the keeper was well off his line (as he had been with the first two) and the third kick was retake and scored, Bright’s kick was saved, Landers scored our forth but Rovers progressed 4-2 and meet the Blue Brazil in the 2nd round. Hearts, Aberdeen, Killie, Motherwell and Celtic also exited at the first round.Great report Maurice. The Hibs goals were really good efforts with the last being an absolute cracker. McAllister looked real quality to me and given the age of the side they were not wanting physically even against the giant Albion had at number 9. Whittaker has really upped his aggression and looks much stronger to me and Megwa is a class act too. Very unlucky to not go through and you are spot on about the pens. The goalie was miles off his line for all 3 of our misses and the ref should have spotted it for the first one. Hopefully I can find some time to get down to more games as it was a good watch last night

[MartinfaePorty]

Aberdeen fan on Twitter saying we beat them 2-1 today. No idea of scorers, but another good result.

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[berwickhibee]

Landers and Davidson with the goals👍

[Garymcl]

Landers again ,guys a goal machine excellent result away to last seasons league winners :flag:

[Unseen work]

Landers again ,guys a goal machine excellent result away to last seasons league winners :flag:

Surprised he wasn’t involved a bit more in the first team during pre season since we never had anyone to swap out with Vente

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen fan on Twitter saying we beat them 2-1 today. No idea of scorers, but another good result.

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From @cabbageandribs

FT @ Cormack Park @AbeenFCYouth 1 @HibernianFC U18s 2. Great performance and result against last season CAS League Champions. Hibs goals from Josh Landers and the new rising star, young Luke Davidson. 2 out of 2, not bad for the young Hibees.

[Tambo]

Brilliant boys, great start to the season.

[Hamish]

https://www.afc.co.uk/report/young-dons-lose-out-at-cormack-park/

Match report from Aberdeen website

[Rumble de Thump]

Johnson and Aiken could be up against living legends Hanlon and Stevenson today, along with other former Hibees, Dabrowski and Stanton.

[Tambo]

Kilmarnock Friday 18:00 at HTC.

[Rumble de Thump]

Johnson and Aiken both start against Ayr United this evening. Live on BBC Scotland, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sports website at 7.45pm.

[theonlywayisup]

Kilmarnock Friday 18:00 at HTC.

Anyone update the score

[Fanforlife]

Anyone update the score1 0 Hibs at HT was last i heard.

[andrew70]

Finished 1-1

[Tambo]

Away to Motherwell tomorrow at 14:00 then rangers Friday at HTC 18:00.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see Rudi and Rory are in the Scotland U19's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Azerbaijan(4th sept) Faroe Islands(6th Sept) and Netherlands(9th Sept) all played in Murcia

[MartinfaePorty]

Away to Motherwell tomorrow at 14:00 then rangers Friday at HTC 18:00.

5-2 win for us, according to someone on Twitter who looks like they were at the game

[Billy Whizz]

5-2 win for us, according to someone on Twitter who looks like they were at the game

Big Mo from here would be my guess

[Tambo]

5-2 win for us, according to someone on Twitter who looks like they were at the game

A very good start to the season for the young boys, Friday should be a good game.

[HIBS NUTS]

A very good start to the season for the young boys, Friday should be a good game.

Hopefully not spoilt by the weather
Landers got 2 Clelland one
McMurdo
davidson
Landers and Clelland banging them in .👍

[IberianHibernian]

Think that`s 10 points from 4 games so a great start . Where can you see all the results of all the division ? Seems to be hard t find results and table . is it because results are not considered priority at that age ? Think I saw somewhere Hearts had let in 6 against Dundee United in their first match but no idea if their scores continued like tennis scores .

[Brooster]

Hopefully not spoilt by the weather
Landers got 2 Clelland one
McMurdo
davidson
Landers and Clelland banging them in .👍

Wee McMurdo from Tranent chipping in with goals too.

[HIBS NUTS]

Wee McMurdo from Tranent chipping in with goals too.
Great for local lad.
I know Landers is from the borders .

[HIBS NUTS]

Just noticed Harry Wright ,signed a one year deal with Stirling.
Good luck to him.

[gorgie greens]

Wee McMurdo from Tranent chipping in with goals too.

Do you know if MacAlister played today

[Fanforlife]

Just noticed Harry Wright ,signed a one year deal with Stirling.
Good luck to him.started every game so far and really enjoying it.😄

[HIBS NUTS]

started every game so far and really enjoying it.😄
Fantastic.
I have always wondered why the very young guys join teams , that don’t have a place in the starting line up.
Nothing worse for a young guy, training then sitting on the bench.
His attitude and enthusiasm, have been first class, when I’ve watched him.

[Fanforlife]

Fantastic.
I have always wondered why the very young guys join teams , that don’t have a place in the starting line up.
Nothing worse for a young guy, training then sitting on the bench.
His attitude and enthusiasm, have been first class, when I’ve watched him.😁👍

[Tambo]

started every game so far and really enjoying it.😄

Happy to hear.

[Fanforlife]

Happy to hear.
👍😁

[IberianHibernian]

On SPFL site it shows us having 3 reserve cup matches in coming months . We don`t seem to be in the reserve league this year ( only 5 or 6 teams in it ) but I think we joined it late last year .
Not sure who would play in our reserve team but I suppose it`d be a mixture of Under 18s and any of players we seem to want out like Kenneh if still with us . Reserve goalies too .

[HIBS NUTS]

We play rangers tonight, in an under 18 game at HTC , just checking the time of KO .
On a different note, both dug outs have been moved , to the far side.
I wonder if it had anything to do with bad behaviour of rangers kids parents last year, a group we’re shouting abuse at the hibs dug out, and Gareth Evan’s in particular.
This is the only time I’ve seen this at HTC, and it was THE Rangers.

[andrew70]

1800ko

[hibsboy07]

McAllister signs for Cove Rangers until January

[JimBHibees]

We play rangers tonight, in an under 18 game at HTC , just checking the time of KO .
On a different note, both dug outs have been moved , to the far side.
I wonder if it had anything to do with bad behaviour of rangers kids parents last year, a group we’re shouting abuse at the hibs dug out, and Gareth Evan’s in particular.
This is the only time I’ve seen this at HTC, and it was THE Rangers.

Vile at every level

[HIBS NUTS]

HT 1-0 rangers
Josh landers injured a broken arm probably

[04Sauzee]

HT 1-0 rangers
Josh landers injured a broken arm probably

That's brutal for the young lad.

[HIBS NUTS]

2-2 better second half

[MartinfaePorty]

Looks like a good comeback after being 2 down with 20 mins to go.

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[HIBS NUTS]

Looks like a good comeback after being 2 down with 20 mins to go.

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Yeh 2 good finishes from dean clelland .
Jamie McMurdo is a nice player.

[Boyle89]

Looks like a good comeback after being 2 down with 20 mins to go.

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It was a good comeback but rangers took off a boy, mclure, who was running the game, and just fell apart after that. Mcmurdo looks really promising.

[HIBS NUTS]

It was a good comeback but rangers took off a boy, mclure, who was running the game, and just fell apart after that. Mcmurdo looks really promising.
Rangers were generally the better team.👍

[Ringothedog]

Rangers were generally the better team.👍

Wash your mouth out with soap😁

[HIBS NUTS]

Wash your mouth out with soap😁
Yeh I feel unwell, I’m going to the doctor , in the morning.🤣

[Tambo]

Young team derby Friday, hopefully we can keep up our good start.

Any news on Landers?

[HIBS NUTS]

Young team derby Friday, hopefully we can keep up our good start.

Any news on Landers?
Almost certain his arm was broken.
What time is the game ?
at the oram ?

[andrew70]

Almost certain his arm was broken.
What time is the game ?
at the oram ?

2pm, Oriam

[HIBS NUTS]

2pm, Oriam
Brilliant thanks

[HIBS NUTS]

2pm, Oriam
Brilliant thanks

[big-mo]

Brilliant thanks
On what is supposed to be the best day of summer in Edinburgh, the game will be played indoors at the Oriam tomorrow. Hibs will be looking to kept their unbeaten start to the league season going. Next week could be out sternest test when we play Dundee Utd at HTC.
The youngsters were then due to not have a game for two weeks, the week after the United game is the Youth Cup second round matches, but Hibs don’t enter until the 3rd round, the following week was our ‘free week’ (with an odd number of teams in the league, each week, one of the teams has a free week).
However we were due to play Livi in the Reserve League Cup group stage at HTC on the 24 th Sept but this has been brought foreword a week and will now be played on the 17th.

Also, it has been confirmed that Josh Landers did suffer a broken arm in the game against Rangers. (As an aside, the Rangers medical staff at that game did really well in supporting our medical team, and even supplied the splint that Josh used).

[inglisavhibs]

On what is supposed to be the best day of summer in Edinburgh, the game will be played indoors at the Oriam tomorrow. Hibs will be looking to kept their unbeaten start to the league season going. Next week could be out sternest test when we play Dundee Utd at HTC.
The youngsters were then due to not have a game for two weeks, the week after the United game is the Youth Cup second round matches, but Hibs don’t enter until the 3rd round, the following week was our ‘free week’ (with an odd number of teams in the league, each week, one of the teams has a free week).
However we were due to play Livi in the Reserve League Cup group stage at HTC on the 24 th Sept but this has been brought foreword a week and will now be played on the 17th.

Also, it has been confirmed that Josh Landers did suffer a broken arm in the game against Rangers. (As an aside, the Rangers medical staff at that game did really well in supporting our medical team, and even supplied the splint that Josh used).
Are spectators allowed today?

[JimBHibees]

On what is supposed to be the best day of summer in Edinburgh, the game will be played indoors at the Oriam tomorrow. Hibs will be looking to kept their unbeaten start to the league season going. Next week could be out sternest test when we play Dundee Utd at HTC.
The youngsters were then due to not have a game for two weeks, the week after the United game is the Youth Cup second round matches, but Hibs don’t enter until the 3rd round, the following week was our ‘free week’ (with an odd number of teams in the league, each week, one of the teams has a free week).
However we were due to play Livi in the Reserve League Cup group stage at HTC on the 24 th Sept but this has been brought foreword a week and will now be played on the 17th.

Also, it has been confirmed that Josh Landers did suffer a broken arm in the game against Rangers. (As an aside, the Rangers medical staff at that game did really well in supporting our medical team, and even supplied the splint that Josh used).

Shame about Josh good to hear about Rangers medical staff

[andrew70]

Are spectators allowed today?

Yes I am heading along

[big-mo]

Are spectators allowed today?

yes, and should be free to everyone.

[andrew70]

Mallon, Calder, Gillie, McGrath, Bruce, Cleland, Buckley, McMurdo, Davidson, Beaton, McSporran

[HIBS NUTS]

HT 1-1
calder for hibs

[HIBS NUTS]

HT 1-1
calder for hibs

[Cod Boy]

Hearts down to 10 men straight red

[HIBS NUTS]

Ft 1-1

[JimBHibees]

Hearts down to 10 men straight red

The Hearts way

[big-mo]

Hearts down to 10 men straight red
It was two yellows, the first was for a pull back in the first half. The second was for a silly off the ball foul, he had lost the ball and as the Hibs player was running away from him, he took a swipe and clipped the Hibs player. Just a silly booking for the lad, when you know you are on a yellow.

[Fanforlife]

Fantastic.
I have always wondered why the very young guys join teams , that don’t have a place in the starting line up.
Nothing worse for a young guy, training then sitting on the bench.
His attitude and enthusiasm, have been first class, when I’ve watched him.Looks like his bad luck with injuries has followed him to Stirling, nose broken in 3 places and 3 stitches at training last night. 🤧

[Golden Bear]

I see Murray Aiken netted the equaliser for Airdrie in their draw against Hamilton last week. Hopefully the lad has fully recovered from the bad ankle injury he sustained last season.

[andrew70]

Looks like his bad luck with injuries has followed him to Stirling, nose broken in 3 places and 3 stitches at training last night. 🤧

Sorry to hear that, hopefully heals quickly.

[superfurryhibby]

Fantastic.
I have always wondered why the very young guys join teams , that don’t have a place in the starting line up.
Nothing worse for a young guy, training then sitting on the bench.
His attitude and enthusiasm, have been first class, when I’ve watched him.

Why should any Hibs juvenile be guaranteed a starting place in another side? Surely it would be much more character forming to train hard and merit a place in the team, based on what they bring to the side. If they aren't ready then they aren't ready.

[HIBS NUTS]

Why should any Hibs juvenile be guaranteed a starting place in another side? Surely it would be much more character forming to train hard and merit a place in the team, based on what they bring to the side. If they aren't ready then they aren't ready.
Surely they are pitched in at a level, were they can expect game time, it appears many go from from under 18 to championship teams, we’re each position is already occupied by a senior player.
The point wasent that they get priority, it was hibs identity a team that is desperate for say a centre forward, at a level we’re he can expect to play.
For instance Josh occonner was loaned to Airdrie, who already had established centre forwards.
Therefor giving him little chance of game time.
this is just an example.

[JimBHibees]

Why should any Hibs juvenile be guaranteed a starting place in another side? Surely it would be much more character forming to train hard and merit a place in the team, based on what they bring to the side. If they aren't ready then they aren't ready.

Agree they need to win their place which isn’t always easy. Good experience if playing regularly

[HIBS NUTS]

A better example is rudi MOLOTNIKOV, he was loaned out to Stirling , hardly got any game time, I don’t think anyone could say he wasent ready to play at that level.
obviously it was the wrong team.

[HIBS NUTS]

Any news on Jacob McIntyre, is he still recovering from a broken foot, he is a tremendous prospect.
Has Josh landers broken his arm.?

[Bayern Bru]

Any news on Jacob McIntyre, is he still recovering from a broken foot, he is a tremendous prospect.
Has Josh landers broken his arm.?

Jacob was with the squad at Celtic Park for the cup game so I would imagine he's there or there abouts in Gray's plans

And yes, big Mo posted further up the thread that Landers has a broken arm

[HIBS NUTS]

Jacob was with the squad at Celtic Park for the cup game so I would imagine he's there or there abouts in Gray's plans

And yes, big Mo posted further up the thread that Landers has a broken arm
Thanks

[Brooster]

Jacob played 45 mins for the first team in a bounce game against DU today. Hibs won 3-2.

[HIBS NUTS]

Jacob played 45 mins for the first team in a bounce game against DU today. Hibs won 3-2.
Fantastic, he is just what everyone has been calling for in the first team, a dynamic midfielder.
is he still able to play under 18s, this season.

[JimBHibees]

Jacob played 45 mins for the first team in a bounce game against DU today. Hibs won 3-2.

Good to hear.

[big-mo]

Just heard that tomorrows game at HTC against Dundee Utd has been postponed, no new date for rearranged fixture. The next game is on Tuesday 17th at HTC against Livi in the Reserve League Cup.
Quite month for the lads, got a bye in the 2nd round of the cup and then it is their free week in the league.

[HIBS NUTS]

Jacob must have been good yesterday, he just signed a 3 year contact.👍

[JasonC1875]

Jacob played 45 mins for the first team in a bounce game against DU today. Hibs won 3-2.

Any idea of the scorers?

[Brooster]

Any idea of the scorers?

McKirdy hatrick.

[Bishop Hibee]

Jacob must have been good yesterday, he just signed a 3 year contact.👍

I think he’d have been in the bench for the first team if he hadn’t been injured. Good to see another home grown youngster getting into the first team squad.

[big-mo]

Fantastic, he is just what everyone has been calling for in the first team, a dynamic midfielder.
is he still able to play under 18s, this season.
Too old for the U18s

[Brightside]

McKirdy hatrick.

Really? :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

McKirdy hatrick.

Don't know whether this a joke or not 😃

[Tambo]

Don't know whether this a joke or not 😃

I wouldn't have thought it was a joke.

Great news regarding Jacob, annoying that the Dundee united game been postponed.

Read that as it was reserves but I'm sure it's 18's.

[big-mo]

I wouldn't have thought it was a joke.

Great news regarding Jacob, annoying that the Dundee united game been postponed.

Read that as it was reserves but I'm sure it's 18's.
Def under 18s, we are not playing in the reserve league but will be playing in the reserve league cup, first game is against Livi a week on Tuesday.

[HoboHarry]

McKirdy hatrick.
That's brilliant for the lad himself and Hibs, hope he kicks on from here.

[JohnM1875]

McKirdy hatrick.

Class! Any idea how long he played?

[Tambo]

Def under 18s, we are not playing in the reserve league but will be playing in the reserve league cup, first game is against Livi a week on Tuesday.

Yes read it wrong, great updates mo!

[hibee-boys]

A development team playing Gala Fairydean on Wednesday night in Gala. 7:45 kick off £5/£3 for concessions. Perhaps a few squad players down getting minutes.

[hibee-boys]

Bump for any Hibs fans down in the borders or for those who fancy a trip down from the big smoke!

[JimBHibees]

A development team playing Gala Fairydean on Wednesday night in Gala. 7:45 kick off £5/£3 for concessions. Perhaps a few squad players down getting minutes.

That’s a 4 g pitch isn’t it

[hibee-boys]

That’s a 4 g pitch isn’t it

Yeah it is, maybe not best for any returning players from injury🤔

[JimBHibees]

Yeah it is, maybe not best for any returning players from injury🤔

Yes every chance that may be a factor

[Carheenlea]

Half an hour down the road for me so think I’ll head along to this.

[KWJ]

It's great that Johnson is getting games at Airdrie. It'd be superb if he has a good season there and then can come into Hibs next year. If he were to be at all stable then he'd find himself on the bench for Scotland within 15 months.

[Billy Whizz]

Half an hour down the road for me so think I’ll head along to this.

It’s a unique little stand at Gala

[HIBS NUTS]

It’s a unique little stand at Gala
Pie and bovril in hand
mallon
j McIntyre
calder
gillie
mcgrath
bruce
clelland
Buckley
mcdonald
mcmurdo
davidson

[Billy Whizz]

Pie and bovril in hand
mallon
j McIntyre
calder
gillie
mcgrath
bruce
clelland
Buckley
mcdonald
mcmurdo
davidson

Thanks, enjoy the game and the pie and Bovril too😀

[Carheenlea]

1-0 Hibs

Dean Cleland

Initial attempt saved but knocked home at second attempt.

[Carheenlea]

Gala score but offside flag up.

[Carheenlea]

1-1

Low shot from the D sneaks in on keepers left.

[Carheenlea]

HT 1-1

Pretty much one way traffic until the disallowed goal, then Gala started to have the better of the exchanges as Hibs play got a bit bogged down.

Couple of excellent runs from Jacob Macintyre and a free kick from Jamie McMurdo from just outside box hit the woodwork.

Hibs finished first half better with more of the play in the Gala half.

[Golden Bear]

It’s a unique little stand at Gala

The architects seem to love the design- not sure about anyone else though!

😆

[Carheenlea]

2-1 Hibs

Dean Cleland.

Long clearance that infuriated the Hibs bench but ball was kept in on touchline before a sweeping ball into 6 yard box was turned home.

[Carheenlea]

2-2

Defence carved open with a neat pass for simple finish.

[Carheenlea]

FT 2-2

Gala had the better of the chances in second half but 2-2 about right over the piece.

[cabbageandribs1875]

FT 2-2

Gala had the better of the chances in second half but 2-2 about right over the piece.


thanks for the updates

[hibee-boys]

First time I’ve watched the development team. Jacob McIntyre looks a good propspect, Cleland seems to be in the right place at the right time for putting the ball in the net. Young team with plenty time to develop but those were the only 2 I felt stood out.

[Golden Bear]

FT 2-2

Gala had the better of the chances in second half but 2-2 about right over the piece.

Well done D.

👍

[HIBS NUTS]

First time I’ve watched the development team. Jacob McIntyre looks a good propspect, Cleland seems to be in the right place at the right time for putting the ball in the net. Young team with plenty time to develop but those were the only 2 I felt stood out.
Jamie McMurdo is very good, but had a quite game tonight, made the second goal.
That was Jacob’s first full start since his broken foot, but I believe he may be out on loan soon.
Dean clelland scores, in almost every game, and never stops running.

[andrew70]

Read a stat online (@Improving_Scot)
Each team in Croatia has an average of 7.5 Croats playing. No surprise that their national team reaps the benefits.

https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewjeffrey/p/foundations-for-our-youths-and-our?r=2f20qe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What might we do to improve the numbers of Scottish youth players.

[HIBS NUTS]

Read a stat online (@Improving_Scot)
Each team in Croatia has an average of 7.5 Croats playing. No surprise that their national team reaps the benefits.

https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewjeffrey/p/foundations-for-our-youths-and-our?r=2f20qe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What might we do to improve the numbers of Scottish youth players.
Raise the alcohol legal age to 21.

[Billy Whizz]

Read a stat online (@Improving_Scot)
Each team in Croatia has an average of 7.5 Croats playing. No surprise that their national team reaps the benefits.

https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewjeffrey/p/foundations-for-our-youths-and-our?r=2f20qe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What might we do to improve the numbers of Scottish youth players.

I think the sfa are looking at option where young players can go on loan at any time, rather than just transfer windows

[HIBS NUTS]

I think the sfa are looking at option where young players can go on loan at any time, rather than just transfer windows
I was informed by one of the parents , that hibs players/under 18 s can still go on loan till the 30th of this month, I think this might just be loans in Scotland only.

[Billy Whizz]

I was informed by one of the parents , that hibs players/under 18 s can still go on loan till the 30th of this month, I think this might just be loans in Scotland only.

Yes that’s the current system

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13847505/STEPHEN-McGOWAN-not-protection-young-players-need-managers-play-them.html#:~:text=The%20plan%20is%20to%20make,42%2 0senior%20clubs%20by%20May.

[HIBS NUTS]

Yes that’s the current system

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13847505/STEPHEN-McGOWAN-not-protection-young-players-need-managers-play-them.html#:~:text=The%20plan%20is%20to%20make,42%2 0senior%20clubs%20by%20May.
Yeh I didn’t know that.
useful for players just back from injury. 😚

[andrew70]

I think the sfa are looking at option where young players can go on loan at any time, rather than just transfer windows

This would be worthwhile as well as a call back option.

[Onceinawhile]

Read a stat online (@Improving_Scot)
Each team in Croatia has an average of 7.5 Croats playing. No surprise that their national team reaps the benefits.

https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewjeffrey/p/foundations-for-our-youths-and-our?r=2f20qe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What might we do to improve the numbers of Scottish youth players.

Belgium and Croatia play 1v1 and 2v2 up to the age of about 8.

It's no surprise that their players are comfy dribbling and on the ball.

We however go straight into 4v4, then 5v5.

The entire set up of Scottish youth football is wrong and 95% of the coaches are more interested in their win/loss % than developing players.

[andrew70]

Belgium and Croatia play 1v1 and 2v2 up to the age of about 8.

It's no surprise that their players are comfy dribbling and on the ball.

We however go straight into 4v4, then 5v5.

The entire set up of Scottish youth football is wrong and 95% of the coaches are more interested in their win/loss % than developing players.

I coach under 12s for HCF. The development team at that age group, there’s three teams and I’ve written about it on my Substack too but yes there needs to be more of an emphasis on developing players. It’s 9 a side so bigger pitches, more space etc but it’s the basics that need to keep being drilled into them.

We see it at first team level the amount of misplaced passes or wrong options is embarrassing.

[7Hero]

Did we not have deep review by Henry Mcleish years ago, in those years since, must be 20 years now, other countries have trained and developed kids different ways. Did we as a country not go and see these ways, do coaches not go abroad and see what goes on. does anyone in the SFA not see what goes on.

They clearly do, why is their no change ? Why are we still doing the same things and getting the same results ?

Must be one of the worst countries in the world for developing players and considering the answers are right in front of their faces its a Scandal..

[JimBHibees]

Belgium and Croatia play 1v1 and 2v2 up to the age of about 8.

It's no surprise that their players are comfy dribbling and on the ball.

We however go straight into 4v4, then 5v5.

The entire set up of Scottish youth football is wrong and 95% of the coaches are more interested in their win/loss % than developing players.

Think Belgium also match up teams based on physical size rather than age so technique is emphasised rather than power

[JimBHibees]

Did we not have deep review by Henry Mcleish years ago, in those years since, must be 20 years now, other countries have trained and developed kids different ways. Did we as a country not go and see these ways, do coaches not go abroad and see what goes on. does anyone in the SFA not see what goes on.

They clearly do, why is their no change ? Why are we still doing the same things and getting the same results ?

Must be one of the worst countries in the world for developing players and considering the answers are right in front of their faces its a Scandal..

It will be a mix of a lack of investment in both facilities and coaching, Scottish culture think there is something like a 70 per cent drop out of active sport at age 14. Our attitude to alcohol as well.

[Unseen work]

I was speaking to a coach of a juvenile under 13 team.

Said he was having issues as it’s 11 a side and his goalie can’t kick the ball far/high enough to get it up the park and over the strikers.

I explained trying to pass it out to him and his reply was “ah we create more chances when we just kick it over the top”.

Surely at that age the games should be played on a smaller pitch, smaller goals etc so it’s a lot more focussed on technical ability and not who can kick it the furthest

[andrew70]

I was speaking to a coach of a juvenile under 13 team.

Said he was having issues as it’s 11 a side and his goalie can’t kick the ball far/high enough to get it up the park and over the strikers.

I explained trying to pass it out to him and his reply was “ah we create more chances when we just kick it over the top”.

Surely at that age the games should be played on a smaller pitch, smaller goals etc so it’s a lot more focussed on technical ability and not who can kick it the furthest

You’d be surprised, last team we played at 9s were kick it forward at all costs. We did lose 5-4 after being 4-1 up so they were delighted.

Win at all costs.

It’s a shame because their midfielders hardly touch the ball. Mental.

[04Sauzee]

I was speaking to a coach of a juvenile under 13 team.

Said he was having issues as it’s 11 a side and his goalie can’t kick the ball far/high enough to get it up the park and over the strikers.

I explained trying to pass it out to him and his reply was “ah we create more chances when we just kick it over the top”.

Surely at that age the games should be played on a smaller pitch, smaller goals etc so it’s a lot more focussed on technical ability and not who can kick it the furthest

Helped coach my boys team through 4'5'9 and 11 aside. He now plays 11's at under 18's. Whilst we always encourage our boys to be brave and want to get on the ball we still get shouts from the parents on the sidelines to get the ball forward. At younger ages you get the parents who aren't shy saying their boy should be getting more game time than another player because other players make the team weeker and we may loose goals and games. The number of players we lost at younger age groups because parents wanted to take their son to play in a winning team. Some of those players haven't developed the same as some of the players who have stuck with us.

[JimBHibees]

I was speaking to a coach of a juvenile under 13 team.

Said he was having issues as it’s 11 a side and his goalie can’t kick the ball far/high enough to get it up the park and over the strikers.

I explained trying to pass it out to him and his reply was “ah we create more chances when we just kick it over the top”.

Surely at that age the games should be played on a smaller pitch, smaller goals etc so it’s a lot more focussed on technical ability and not who can kick it the furthest

Coached through that age groups few years back moving from 7s to 11s. A few teams tried to encourage league association to have a 9 a side transition move for a season or two. Seven aside goals played on 11 aside pitch but bring lines in. Association couldn't have been less supportive.

[JimBHibees]

Helped coach my boys team through 4'5'9 and 11 aside. He now plays 11's at under 18's. Whilst we always encourage our boys to be brave and want to get on the ball we still get shouts from the parents on the sidelines to get the ball forward. At younger ages you get the parents who aren't shy saying their boy should be getting more game time than another player because other players make the team weeker and we may loose goals and games. The number of players we lost at younger age groups because parents wanted to take their son to play in a winning team. Some of those players haven't developed the same as some of the players who have stuck with us.

Yep the perennial problem of players leaving for supposedly better team.