Team vs Celtic

[Springbank]

So, after a dispiriting start, and the hardly-unexpected resurrection of old frailties (Midfield collapse, shot shy striker) and some worrying new failures (Boyle choosing to give up on tracking back) the boss has a big week ahead.

Here's my team for celtic (and why)

Bursik - early question marks but keeps the gloves

Miller, OHora, Ekpiteta - big back 3, oHora sweeper

Wing backs - Cadden & Obita

Midfield 3 - last chance saloon - Newell NMW Campbell - need to work hard in & out of posession & stand tall & demand a pass when we have the ball

No 10 - sitting just in front of the 3 midfielders - Dylan Levitt. I'm not a cheerleader, but this is Dylan's position & his job is to take the ball on the half turn, quickly mind, and play passes into space for the pace man up top

Up top - start with Boyler, sub on Myko

[GloryGlory]

So, after a dispiriting start, and the hardly-unexpected resurrection of old frailties (Midfield collapse, shot shy striker) and some worrying new failures (Boyle choosing to give up on tracking back) the boss has a big week ahead.

Here's my team for celtic (and why)

Bursik - early question marks but keeps the gloves

Miller, OHora, Ekpiteta - big back 3, oHora sweeper

Wing backs - Cadden & Obita

Midfield 3 - last chance saloon - Newell NMW Campbell - need to work hard in & out of posession & stand tall & demand a pass when we have the ball

No 10 - sitting just in front of the 3 midfielders - Dylan Levitt. I'm not a cheerleader, but this is Dylan's position & his job is to take the ball on the half turn, quickly mind, and play passes into space for the pace man up top

Up top - start with Boyler, sub on Myko

Jeez. Last chance saloon Newell/NMW/Campbell. How many more chances do they need?

Hopefully 2 or 3 new signings this week.

#TrustTheProcess

[B.H.F.C]

There is no way the same midfield can start as yesterday. No last chance saloon, they were a disgrace. I’m no sure what else you can do to be honest but you can’t just do the same thing again.

[Springbank]

There is no way the same midfield can start as yesterday. No last chance saloon, they were a disgrace. I’m no sure what else you can do to be honest but you can’t just do the same thing again.

While I agree with the principle, if we get nobody else in, the change in shape would make them more compact with the idea be brave in possession & work it to Levitt whenever you can. Dylan/Boyle then to exploit the space behind Scales & Taylor

3511 formation as a one off

[BoomtownHibees]

While I agree with the principle, if we get nobody else in, the change in shape would make them more compact with the idea be brave in possession & work it to Levitt whenever you can. Dylan/Boyle then to exploit the space behind Scales & Taylor

3511 formation as a one off

I would go with a back 3 but I’d drop at least one of the midfield 3 you mention and put another striker on. Something like:

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O’Hora

Cadden
Newell
Levitt
NMW
Obita

Myko
Boyle

[Hibernian Verse]

I would go with a back 3 but I’d drop at least one of the midfield 3 you mention and put another striker on. Something like:

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O’Hora

Cadden
Newell
Levitt
NMW
Obita

Myko
Boyle

This should be the team IMO. Should have been the team yesterday as well.

[flash]

I was thinking 3 at the back too.

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora

Cadden
Newell
Levitt
NMW
Obita

Myko
Vente.

Obviously new signings preferably included too.

[Coco Bryce]

So, after a dispiriting start, and the hardly-unexpected resurrection of old frailties (Midfield collapse, shot shy striker) and some worrying new failures (Boyle choosing to give up on tracking back) the boss has a big week ahead.

Here's my team for celtic (and why)

Bursik - early question marks but keeps the gloves

Miller, OHora, Ekpiteta - big back 3, oHora sweeper

Wing backs - Cadden & Obita

Midfield 3 - last chance saloon - Newell NMW Campbell - need to work hard in & out of posession & stand tall & demand a pass when we have the ball

No 10 - sitting just in front of the 3 midfielders - Dylan Levitt. I'm not a cheerleader, but this is Dylan's position & his job is to take the ball on the half turn, quickly mind, and play passes into space for the pace man up top

Up top - start with Boyler, sub on Myko

That's an Oxymoron surely?

[1875M]

You can organise that midfield however you want but the bottom line is, the players are not good enough. Last chance saloon, Newell’s seen off about 4/5 managers! Campbell’s a squad player at best and NMW just looks poor.

[Saint Hibee]

I'd keep Molotnikov in there if not injured. The only one of them who's actually got any courage and passion.

[eastmainsmsh]

bursik

Miller
Rocky
O Hora
Obita

Cadden
Kennah
Levitt
Newell

Myk
Boyle

[BoomtownHibees]

bursik

Miller
Rocky
O Hora
Obita

Cadden
Kennah
Levitt
Newell

Myk
Boyle

Surely no serious with that midfield?

[eastmainsmsh]

Surely no serious with that midfield?

Lol the rest were pish yesterday 😅

[LewysGot2]

Last season Vente was played deep to shadow McGregor and - to be fair - it was one of the reasons we got something from them at ER.

The other player who also seems to perform against them is Miller. And Elie likes a goal against them. He posted online yesterday he was training and getting fitter. Possibly too soon maybe this week though...

[Unseen work]

What I think it will be;

……..………………..Bursik………….

……….Miller…….Ekpiteta….O’Hora….

Cadden……NMW……..Newell……..Obita….

…………………….Campbell……..

……………..Boyle…………Kuharevich…..

[coldingham hibs]

What I think it will be;

……..………………..Bursik………….

……….Miller…….Ekpiteta….O’Hora….

Cadden……NMW……..Newell……..Obita….

…………………….Campbell……..

……………..Boyle…………Kuharevich…..


The fact Campbell is even getting quoted in a line up shows exactly how dire our team are, he should have been moved on about 3 years ago.

[badabing67]

Hopefully Elie is back for these games

[wookie70]

I'd keep Molotnikov in there if not injured. The only one of them who's actually got any courage and passion.
I'm the same. He has been our best player so far. It is an exercise in rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic but Rudi is one of the chairs for me.

[Springbank]

Some fair replies in the main (not sure about a 442 with Kenneh and Levitt in the middle btw but see sense in the others)

On Rudi M, he has been a breath of fresh air. I'd be bringing him off the bench though for Saturday - not sure starting a backs to the wall game vs the reigning champs where there's expectation on you to lift the gloom is great for his development.

My main thing here is the front 2 would be Levitt and a pace man.

Get Dylan in the no10 position, like an American Football quarterback, with a pace man for him to find the space with.

Celtic's main weakness (IMO) is their left side of defence, so get Levitt firing balls into that channel for Boyle to have a road race with Scales & Taylor.

If we are playing Levitt in the 10 though I think you need min 3 defenders and 5 more defensive midfielders behind him as Levitt & Boyle will not be effective as the first line of defence.

But I'd be up for giving Levitt his chance (with a paceman to hit) in the no10 playmaker role, with the 8 men behind him needing to work work work

What have we got to lose?

[B.H.F.C]

I think it’ll be.

Bursik

Miller
Marv
O’Hora

Cadden
NMW
Newell
Campbell
Obita

Myko
Boyle

I would play Molotnikov instead of Campbell and Levitt instead of Newell. Never going to happen but I just wish we’d get rid of that midfield combination and try something completely different (even if I though Moriah-Welsh was crap yesterday I’ve not had to watch him being crap for so long).

[LunasBoots]

Don't think it matters who we play, Celtic are different level eight now, the only small hope is Rodgers record at ER isn't great.

[Carheenlea]

Bursik

Miller Expiteta O’Hora Obita

Boyle Newell Campbell McGowan

Kuharavich Bowie

[andrew70]

Bursik

Rocky
Ekpiteta
O’Hora

Miller
Hodge
Levitt
NMW
Obita

Myk
Vente

Edit: Very harsh on Rudi so maybe play him in the middle instead of NMW. We play the same imposters in midfield that have so badly let us down for years then the results will inevitably be the same.

[sauzeelegod]

Is Youan back?

If so…

Bursik

Cadden
Marv
O’Hora
Obita

Levitt
Newell

Boyle
Rudi
Youan

Myko

Hopefully a couple of new signings in though 🙏🏼

[Brightside]

So, after a dispiriting start, and the hardly-unexpected resurrection of old frailties (Midfield collapse, shot shy striker) and some worrying new failures (Boyle choosing to give up on tracking back) the boss has a big week ahead.

Here's my team for celtic (and why)

Bursik - early question marks but keeps the gloves

Miller, OHora, Ekpiteta - big back 3, oHora sweeper

Wing backs - Cadden & Obita

Midfield 3 - last chance saloon - Newell NMW Campbell - need to work hard in & out of posession & stand tall & demand a pass when we have the ball

No 10 - sitting just in front of the 3 midfielders - Dylan Levitt. I'm not a cheerleader, but this is Dylan's position & his job is to take the ball on the half turn, quickly mind, and play passes into space for the pace man up top

Up top - start with Boyler, sub on Myko

Change Levitt to Rudi, or Vente (who actually did a job well against Celtic last year.

[He's here!]

We'll get gubbed whatever team we put out from the current squad.

[Tambo]

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Megwa
Amos
Newell
Rudi
Obita

Boyle
Myko

I wouldn't be against having Megwa playing and Rudi in a more central role.

[Alfred E Newman]

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Megwa
Amos
Newell
Rudi
Obita

Boyle
Myko

I wouldn't be against having Megwa playing and Rudi in a more central role.
I could see a lot of goals coming with that line up, unfortunately not for us.

[Scooter]

I was thinking 3 at the back too.

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora

Cadden
Newell
Levitt
NMW
Obita

Myko
Vente.

Obviously new signings preferably included too.

This would be my team

[Tambo]

I could see a lot of goals coming with that line up, unfortunately not for us.

Who else do with have to replace the non performers from the week before? Maybe Miller in for Rocky or Ekpiteta.

I feel Megwa deserves a chance for a start and he could be better defensively than Cadden or Miller, again he could have a nightmare and there could be calls for why start him.

Again who can we replace midfielders with? Levitt instead of Amos? NMW will probably get the start anyway, we have been missing a spark in the attacking midfield role for a good while, unless someone is brought in, I would like to see Rudi in there to see.

Shows how bad our squad is overall, most position know they can have a bad game and be selected again for the next, you never know we might bring in a couple before Sunday.

[The Modfather]

Bursik

Obita
Ohora
Ekpiteta
Cadden

Amos
NMW
Levit

Rudi
Big Mike
Boyle

[erin go bragh]

Bursik

Obita
Ohara
Ekpiteta
Miller

Hodge
Mccowan
Levit

Youhan

Miko
Bowie

[California-Hibs]

Is there any chance of Youan even making the bench? Alot of folk seriously don't realize how important to the team he is.

[Tambo]

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora

Cadden
NMW
Newell
Amos
Obita

Rudi/Bowie
Myko

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Obita

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Boyle
Myko
Bowie

I don't think either Cadden or Hoilett will start Sunday, has Bowie even played any games this season? (That's if he signs)

Either way going to be a very tough game and we need everyone to work hard, defend as a unit and battle in midfield.

SDG won't want a heavy defeat so I think he will go with 3 at the back, I could be wrong and we go full attack.

[yerauldda]

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora

Cadden
NMW
Newell
Amos
Obita

Rudi/Bowie
Myko

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Obita

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Boyle
Myko
Bowie

I don't think either Cadden or Hoilett will start Sunday, has Bowie even played any games this season? (That's if he signs)

Either way going to be a very tough game and we need everyone to work hard, defend as a unit and battle in midfield.

SDG won't want a heavy defeat so I think he will go with 3 at the back, I could be wrong and we go full attack.

I’d go with your first team but Vente up top with Mykola. Get him to follow McGregor around like last season. Completely nullified him.

[Donegal Hibby]

Bursik .

Miller.
Ekpiteta .
O’Hora .

Cadden .
NMW.
Newell.
Campbell.
Obita .

Boyle .
Vente .

Don’t know if the new signings are ready to start though hopefully see a few of them on the bench with hopefully youan back too ….

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13193555/hibernian-david-gray-looking-forward-to-tough-celtic-test-more-transfers-to-come

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Bursik

Miller
Ek
O’Hora
Obita

NMW
Newell

Boyle
Rudi
Bowie

Myko

[supermcginn]

Bursik

Boyle
Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Obita
N Cadden

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Myko
Bowie

[Brightside]

Is there any chance of Youan even making the bench? Alot of folk seriously don't realize how important to the team he is.

Everyone knows how good he is....BUT he wants to leave and hibs want to sell him

[Callum_62]

Is there any chance of Youan even making the bench? Alot of folk seriously don't realize how important to the team he is.I don't think we will see Youan in a Hibs squad again

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[Cabbage-Patch]

Whenever I see Newells name on a teamsheet it just fills with dread. When was the last time he stepped up in a big game and dictated the play the way a CM and "captain" should? These games pass him by all to often. If we sign a few CMs then surely he loses his starting position. McCowan and Allan Campbell or ideally both would be such an upgrade.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

_____________Bursik________________
Miller____O'Hora____Ekpiteta_____Obita
Boyle____NMW____Newell____Molotnikov
_____________Levitt_________________
___________Khukerevych_____________



if we can get McCowen in before sunday the he replaces MoriahWelsh

[Stuart93]

Our midfield up against Celtic the way they’ve been playing is giving me the fear.

Play through us like we’re not there

[wookie70]

I'd go 451- Can Bowie play

Bursik

Cadden
Ekpiteta
O’Hora
Obita

Boyle
NMW
Newell
Campbell
Rudi

Myko

Potentially 3 5 2 as well

Bursik

Cadden
Ekpiteta
O’Hora
Obita
Cadden

NMW
Newell
Campbell

Myko
Bowie

[Tyler Durden]

Id go for the maximum amount of energy/legs and try to stay in the game as long as possible. Also think we need to ease Mykola in, so would be using him from the bench for next 2 games

Bursik

Miller
Ekp
O Hora
Obita

Amos

Cadden
Rudi
Newell
Cadden

Boyle

[Since452]

Id go for the maximum amount of energy/legs and try to stay in the game as long as possible. Also think we need to ease Mykola in, so would be using him from the bench for next 2 games

Bursik

Miller
Ekp
O Hora
Obita

Amos

Cadden
Rudi
Newell
Cadden

Boyle

Personally wouldn't have Amos anywhere near the team. Him against Celtic gives me the absolute fear.

[HibeeMackenzie]

Bursik
Cadden/miller
O’hora
Expiteta
Obita
Caddens brother
Newell
NMW
Rudi
Boyle
Myko

352 that can easily be changed to a 451 if needed

[sauzee1989]

bursik

Miller
Rocky
O Hora
Obita

Cadden
Kennah
Levitt
Newell

Myk
Boyle

That’s definitely a piss take! If that team plays back Celtic -5 goals

[IvanSproule]

Has to be a back 5 surely.
Cant play a 4321 until we buy a midfield.

BURSIK

MILLER -RWB

OHORA - RCB

EKPI - CB

OBITA - LCB

CADDEN2 - LWB


NEWELL - CM

NMW - CM

RUDI OR LEVITT - CAM


BOWIE - ST

VENTE OR MYKO - ST







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[duffers]

Bursik

Miller Ohora Ekpiteta Obita

Boyle NWW Newell Cadden

Levitt

Bowie

Not that this will be the team, but I wouldn’t be against it. 451 defensively, 433 attacking

[HendoDelivered]

Bursik

Miller
Ekpiteta
O’Hora

Cadden
NMW
Newell
Campbell
Obita (would of had N Cadden if match fit)

Myko
Boyle

We really need a quality centre mid addition or two.

[GreenCastle]

Looked at the line up of the last time we played them..

Newell
Levitt
NMW

Was the midfield 3.

Obita and Miller fullbacks.

Vente up front

Boyle on right

[B.H.F.C]

Looked at the line up of the last time we played them..

Newell
Levitt
NMW

Was the midfield 3.

Obita and Miller fullbacks.

Vente up front

Boyle on right

When I think back to then I was so encouraged but NMW. He looked like what we’d been missing in there. Really disappointed at the back end of the season and start of this, he’s just looked like a typical Hibs midfielder who is busy without doing much.

[The Modfather]

When I think back to then I was so encouraged but NMW. He looked like what we’d been missing in there. Really disappointed at the back end of the season and start of this, he’s just looked like a typical Hibs midfielder who is busy without doing much.

It’s probably a case of an initial new player bounce before they settle into being meh. However I do wonder if players like NMW & Levit, as examples, are dragged down playing alongside the likes of Campbell & Newell and would potentially flourish free from their shackles. Rather than them being the problem and needing, what seems like very niche and difficult to find players, to get the best out of the likes of Campbell and/or Newell.

[Mcbizz1998]

Bursik
Cadden/miller
O’hora
Expiteta
Obita
Caddens brother
Newell
NMW
Rudi
Boyle
Myko

352 that can easily be changed to a 451 if needed

I like this!

[B.H.F.C]

It’s probably a case of an initial new player bounce before they settle into being meh. However I do wonder if players like NMW & Levit, as examples, are dragged down playing alongside the likes of Campbell & Newell and would potentially flourish free from their shackles. Rather than them being the problem and needing, what seems like very niche and difficult to find players, to get the best out of the likes of Campbell and/or Newell.

Valid point IMO. We never really freshen things up in that area because we continue mixing them with players who are consistently part of an under performing unit. Levitt is the best example, he has all the ability going but it just doesn’t work with what we have.

[Stuart93]

If it’s the same poor midfield it’ll be much the same from us today unfortunately

[7Hero]

Everyone knows how good he is....BUT he wants to leave and hibs want to sell him

everyone but me, he's simply not good enough and we'll be cashing in thankfully..

[Allant1981]

Bursik
Miller
Ekpiteta
O'hora
Obita
NMW
Newell
Boyle
Campbell
Bowie
Myko

[Tambo]

Ok so a week for some extra work at HTC for another game vs Celtic.

Who will SDG look to for this one? Will we have a new face or two before Sunday?

A good few people, including myself had 3 at the back in which David went with 4 at the back, how do you see him approaching this one?

Smith

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Megwa
Obita

NMW/ New signing
Newell
Rudi

Bowie
Myko


I still think Megwa deserves a chance for a start at RB or RWB, I doubt Cadden will be ready for a start on the left.

I think Celtic will make a few changes but don't see anything drastic like a different 11, which would still be a tough game.

If we want the trophy then we need to knock Celtic out at some stage 😉

[ancient hibee]

Us having 12 will probably help but someone might notice.:greengrin

[Tambo]

Us having 12 will probably help but someone might notice.:greengrin

FFS 😁 long day at work, have just edited to the regulated 11 players only.

Was thinking last night of this team maybe?

Smith

Megwa
Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Obita/Cadden

NMW
Newell
Campbell/Levitt/Amos

Boyle
Bowie
Rudi

No real out and out striker and have either of the front 3 interchange at times and try and keep it tight in the middle of the park.

[tonyrougier123]

—————Bursik————-
Ekpiteta—O’Hora-Rocky—
Miller————————Obita—-
——-newell—-Campbell———
—-Bowie——————Cadden(N)—
——————-Myko——————

I think bringing on molotnikov and boyle and shuffling behind striker,could bamboozle Celtic defence a bit later in game if we are still in it. Good strong fresh legs to get at vickers and scales. NMW sitting in front of defence covering across DM later on as well.

[supermcginn]

—————Bursik————-
Ekpiteta—O’Hora-Rocky—
Miller————————Obita—-
——-newell—-Campbell———
—-Bowie——————Cadden(N)—
——————-Myko——————

Campbell in a midfield 2 away at parkhead is suicide, thankfully he'll be dropped anyway.

[WestStandWillie]

Always laugh when I see folk putting up different formations on these kinds of threads. The formation won't be altered, there will be a couple of changes at best.

Bowie in for Myko and NMW in for Levitt

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

It’s maybe not for Celtic as a few guis won’t be fit but I think we have a few options with the current squad. Either 4-3-3 or 3-5-2

Bursik

Miller Marv O’Hora Obita

Newell Josh Rudi

Bowie Myk Hoilett


Bursik

Rocky/Miller Marv/ O’Hora, Obita

Cadden. N. Cadden

Newell, Josh/Welsh, Rudi

Myk Bowie/Boyle


Loads of options with a back three in the 3-5-2.


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[yerauldda]

It’s maybe not for Celtic as a few guis won’t be fit but I think we have a few options with the current squad. Either 4-3-3 or 3-5-2

Bursik

Miller Marv O’Hora Obita

Newell Josh Rudi

Bowie Myk Hoilett


Bursik

Rocky/Miller Marv/ O’Hora, Obita

Cadden. N. Cadden

Newell, Josh/Welsh, Rudi

Myk Bowie/Boyle


Loads of options with a back three in the 3-5-2.


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Hoilett won't be ready until September.

[Jones28]

5-3-2 for me.

GK Bursic

RWB Miller
RCB O'Hora
CB Rocky
LCB Ekpiteta
LWB Obita

CM Newall
CM NMW
CAM Rudi

ST Myko
ST Bowie

Get another CB in the team, NMW in for his work-rate, 2 big strikers and give them something to think about. We played a similar formation against PAOK I think so it shouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility.

[Souter96Mac]

5-3-2 for me.

GK Bursic

RWB Miller
RCB O'Hora
CB Rocky
LCB Ekpiteta
LWB Obita

CM Newall
CM NMW
CAM Rudi

ST Myko
ST Bowie

Get another CB in the team, NMW in for his work-rate, 2 big strikers and give them something to think about. We played a similar formation against PAOK I think so it shouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility.

I wouldn't mind something like this.

[Alfred E Newman]

After looking through those line ups I think we should just give Celtic the tie.

[Onion]

After looking through those line ups I think we should just give Celtic the tie.

Or ask them to rest their first string XI to make a game of it.

[#2 Double Tap]

...........boruc

miller rocky Ohora obita

.....delferrier...newell

bowie ............... hoilett
.........Molotnikov

...........mykola

wee bit different, dunno where i got delf fi ;))

[JimBHibees]

5-3-2 for me.

GK Bursic

RWB Miller
RCB O'Hora
CB Rocky
LCB Ekpiteta
LWB Obita

CM Newall
CM NMW
CAM Rudi

ST Myko
ST Bowie

Get another CB in the team, NMW in for his work-rate, 2 big strikers and give them something to think about. We played a similar formation against PAOK I think so it shouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility.

Agree with that

[McGruber]

5-3-2 for me.

GK Bursic

RWB Miller
RCB O'Hora
CB Rocky
LCB Ekpiteta
LWB Obita

CM Newall
CM NMW
CAM Rudi

ST Myko
ST Bowie

Get another CB in the team, NMW in for his work-rate, 2 big strikers and give them something to think about. We played a similar formation against PAOK I think so it shouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility.

I'd go very similar - Go 3 at the back and bring Rocky in. Has an error in him but so does Ekpiteta and Rocky is faster, stronger & a better footballer (though neither great) - Big Marv better with headers though.

My only possible changes would be as playing a 3 the wingbacks can be a bit more adventurous so could play either of the Caddens. Obita inparticular been very poor last 2 and lucky to keep a place.

Disclaimer that Bowie & Myko probably aren't fit to start and neither would N Cadden be. Youan would play if fit and available which I suspect he won't be for Hibs again.

[Hibs3-2]

Bursik

Miller marv ohora

Cadden newell NMW obita

Rudi

Myko Bowie

[Donegal Hibby]

Bursik .

Miller.
Ekpiteta.
O’Hora .

Cadden. #
Newell .
NMW.
Campbell.
Obita . #

Myko .
Bowie .


# fullbacks will need to defend better , particularly Obita .

[Jones28]

I'd go very similar - Go 3 at the back and bring Rocky in. Has an error in him but so does Ekpiteta and Rocky is faster, stronger & a better footballer (though neither great) - Big Marv better with headers though.

My only possible changes would be as playing a 3 the wingbacks can be a bit more adventurous so could play either of the Caddens. Obita inparticular been very poor last 2 and lucky to keep a place.

Disclaimer that Bowie & Myko probably aren't fit to start and neither would N Cadden be. Youan would play if fit and available which I suspect he won't be for Hibs again.

I'd keep Obita in for his crossing, some of them are savage and with a competent striker on the end of them he should be getting 12-15 assists per season.

It's like Caddens POTY season, some of his crosses were brilliant but we couldn't get strikers on the end of them. So frustrating.

[supermcginn]

Bursik .

Miller.
Ekpiteta.
O’Hora .

Cadden. #
Newell .
NMW.
Campbell.
Obita . #

Myko .
Bowie .


# fullbacks will need to defend better , particularly Obita .

If Campbell plays ahead of Rudi then it's insanity.

[hibee-boys]

3/5/2 seems a popular formation. Has SDG ever actually gone with that formation?

[Donegal Hibby]

If Campbell plays ahead of Rudi then it's insanity.

Not really as Rudi has been playing as a LW and Josh is a AM . Also Rudi is 18 and we need to watch the amount of games that he plays.

[JimBHibees]

3/5/2 seems a popular formation. Has SDG ever actually gone with that formation?

Paok maybe?

[supermcginn]

Not really as Rudi has been playing as a LW and Josh is a AM . Also Rudi is 18 and we need to watch the amount of games that he plays.

Rudi is a ten and deserves a chance there and is a better player than Campbell, he has also been far superior than Campbell in both league games. He also can pass a ball under pressure which Campbell just can't do.

[Donegal Hibby]

Rudi is a ten and deserves a chance there and is a better player than Campbell, he has also been far superior than Campbell in both league games. He also can pass a ball under pressure which Campbell just can't do.

That will be up to Gray to decide and at the moment he sees him playing as a LW which is a role he’s looked quite good in . Campbell has had a couple of poor games though I think Gray will go with him for the cup game for his energy, workrate and ability to chip in with a goal now and again

[supermcginn]

That will be up to Gray to decide and at the moment he sees him playing as a LW which is a role he’s looked quite good in . Campbell has had a couple of poor games though I think Gray will go with him for the cup game for his energy, workrate and ability to chip in with a goal now and again

Energy? He was blowing out his arse early doors on Sunday. He was also extremely lazy in closing down MacGregor for his goal. Most important thing against Celtic is to not just keep giving them the ball, Campbell passed to their players more than ours on Sunday and in most games he can't keep the ball.

[Unseen work]

Energy? He was blowing out his arse early doors on Sunday. He was also extremely lazy in closing down MacGregor for his goal. Most important thing against Celtic is to not just keep giving them the ball, Campbell passed to their players more than ours on Sunday and in most games he can't keep the ball.

Agree that’s the most tired I’ve seen him look that early on.

He never suited being deeper either, looked like he was really struggling positionally

Understandable to a degree with how Celtic play and how good they were but thought Levitt done alot better in there m

Re Levitt I actually think he’s looking more mobile and aggressive of late.

[erin go bragh]

5-3-2 for me.

GK Bursic

RWB Miller
RCB O'Hora
CB Rocky
LCB Ekpiteta
LWB Obita

CM Newall
CM NMW
CAM Rudi

ST Myko
ST Bowie

Get another CB in the team, NMW in for his work-rate, 2 big strikers and give them something to think about. We played a similar formation against PAOK I think so it shouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility.

Id swap Ekpiteta for Obita and Cadden to play LWB
But like the formation

[Donegal Hibby]

Energy? He was blowing out his arse early doors on Sunday. He was also extremely lazy in closing down MacGregor for his goal. Most important thing against Celtic is to not just keep giving them the ball, Campbell passed to their players more than ours on Sunday and in most games he can't keep the ball.

They were all blowing out their ***** as Celtic were giving them ALL the run a round in the first half . It happens when your up against better players.

McGregors goal even though you want it to particularly be Campbells fault . I suggest you watch it again as there were other players just as much at fault with it .

One thing he’s not is lazy ! I seem to remember Newell taking a set piece and kicking it straight out of play . Most of the midfield were guilty of giving the ball away and both goals were poor from a defensive point of view.

Though I will let you crack on now as it’s obvious that Campbell is your particular scapegoat 👍

[supermcginn]

They were all blowing out their ***** as Celtic were giving them ALL the run a round in the first half . It happens when your up against better players.

McGregors goal even though you want it to particularly be Campbells fault . I suggest you watch it again as there were other players just as much at fault with it .

One thing he’s not is lazy ! I seem to remember Newell taking a set piece and kicking it straight out of play . Most of the midfield were guilty of giving the ball away and both goals were poor from a defensive point of view.

Though I will let you crack on now as it’s obvious that Campbell is your particular scapegoat 👍

He's not my scapegoat but it's clear you won't accept any criticism of Campbell even when he's absolutely awful, not surprising since you've told us all repeatedly he would score double figures and be player of the year 🤣

Anyway with Kwon signed and others on the way, game time will be limited for all the current midfielders shortly.

[Donegal Hibby]

He's not my scapegoat but it's clear you won't accept any criticism of Campbell even when he's absolutely awful, not surprising since you've told us all repeatedly he would score double figures and be player of the year ��

Anyway with Kwon signed and others on the way, game time will be limited for all the current midfielders shortly.

Nah , I know he has weaknesses in his game though he also has good attributes and qualities too.

Not sure I was the one that mentioned PotY though I did say if he’s playing he would hit double figures in goals which I think is achievable . Doing alright on the assists for someone that can’t pass the ball too !! .

Kwon is a DM and Josh is AM . Maybe there is more midfielders on the way though Gray seem to rate Josh Campbell all the same.

[eastmainsmsh]

Bursic

Rocky
Ekpiteta
O Hora

Miller
Levitt
Molotnikov
Newell
Obita

Boyle
Bowie

[flash]

Looks like Kyogo will probably miss the game which won't do us any harm.

[Donegal Hibby]

Still think Gray messed up big time when we could have easily avoided a cup tie like this. Anyhow it’s done now, Gray pre view of the match here …..

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/august/16/gray-on-squad-update---magic-of-the-cup/

[andrew70]

3/5/2 seems a popular formation. Has SDG ever actually gone with that formation?

As was pointed out to me on twitter he started 352 against Elgin in his first proper game.

I had forgotten about that, perhaps down to the long trip up and back.

[B.H.F.C]

Looks like Kyogo will probably miss the game which won't do us any harm.

They’ll just play the £9m striker they’ve just signed instead. Guaranteed to score.

[flash]

They’ll just play the £9m striker they’ve just signed instead. Guaranteed to score.

Rather face Idah than Kyogo all day long and so would our central defenders.

[hibee-boys]

They’ll just play the £9m striker they’ve just signed instead. Guaranteed to score.

£9million for a striker that has averaged 1 goal every 10 games at Norwich! Wow, that level of quality will really help in their Champions League ambitions😂 Nice to see a club stitching up one of the old firm for once.

[cocteautwin]

7-0-3

Might as well defend like the devil then just smash the ball high over midfield when we get possession. There’s no point even trying to play the ball through them.

[Shrekko]

That will be up to Gray to decide and at the moment he sees him playing as a LW which is a role he’s looked quite good in . Campbell has had a couple of poor games though I think Gray will go with him for the cup game for his energy, workrate and ability to chip in with a goal now and again

Man, I'm getting bored reading about Campbell's supposed energy and work-rate. Even if it were true (I don't see it) it would only be worthwhile if there was some composure on the ball or even an ability to tackle or get near a man. How can a player with such notable work-rate (apparently) not be a ball winner, not be somebody always available for a pass, or a driving force in some way? It's honestly mental that people think that when he's rarely prominent in a game and even less so when we're losing.

It was blatantly obvious we improved when Rudi was given a central position when Campbell went off on Sunday. If Gray goes with the same old 'trusted' favourites on Sunday I will not be happy after what we've already had to endure this season.

We need players with balls to play at Parkhead- guys who won't panic when they're given that round leather thing. Rudi may be inexperienced but he's worth giving a shot- especially at the moment. He's one of about 3/4 players I wouldn't think about dropping,

[flash]

Think I would go with 3-5-2.

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Miller
Newall
NMW
Molotnikov
Obita

Bowie
Myko.

This is taking into account injuries, fitness levels and the fact that Kwon can't play in this one.

[B.H.F.C]

Think I would go with 3-5-2.

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Miller
Newall
NMW
Molotnikov
Obita

Bowie
Myko.

This is taking into account injuries, fitness levels and the fact that Kwon can't play in this one.

I think a back three also but with Miller in it instead of Rocky and Cadden at wing back.

[flash]

I think a back three also but with Miller in it instead of Rocky and Cadden at wing back.

I honestly almost did that. Would also have considered moving Obita to left defence if Nicky Cadden was match fit too.

[Shrekko]

Think I would go with 3-5-2.

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Miller
Newall
NMW
Molotnikov
Obita

Bowie
Myko.

This is taking into account injuries, fitness levels and the fact that Kwon can't play in this one.

Think you're spot on. This formation should suit the type of players we have and gives them specific roles they should be comfortable with. Newell '6', NMW '8' and Rudi '10'. 2 full-backs who are better suited to being wing backs and who should be able to deliver balls into 2 powerful front men with presence.

Think we need Rocky's pace and I'm definitely ok with him playing a back 3.

[flash]

Think you're spot on. This formation should suit the type of players we have and gives them specific roles they should be comfortable with. Newell '6', NMW '8' and Rudi '10'. 2 full-backs who are better suited to being wing backs and who should be able to deliver balls into 2 powerful front men with presence.

Think we need Rocky's pace and I'm definitely ok with him playing a back 3.

It's a very physical team too with wide players who will defend too.

Not sure it's good enough to trouble a team of Celtic's class but it feels a bit more robust than last weeks team.

[Shrekko]

It's a very physical team too with wide players who will defend too.

Not sure it's good enough to trouble a team of Celtic's class but it feels a bit more robust than last weeks team.

Definitely- probably a bit short on 'quality' but a team you would hope could at least compete.

We were carrying 2/3 lightweights last week and you just can't against that lot as they're just too sharp.

[Tambo]

Just need a bit of a fight and for the team to defend as a unit, try be in the game still come second half.

Looking forward to it despite the probability of the outcome.

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Will probably be the midfield 3.

[Allant1981]

I'd like to see us a bit tighter in midfield this time, last week mcgregor had so much time on the ball, I'd play NMW today instead of.campbell and ask him to man mark mcgregor. Reckon Bowie will start, myko didn't look fit at all last week, apart from that I reckon it will be the same team as last week

[B.H.F.C]

Just need a bit of a fight and for the team to defend as a unit, try be in the game still come second half.

Looking forward to it despite the probability of the outcome.

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Will probably be the midfield 3.

They actually need to prove that they have a bit fight in them first and foremost. They can’t make it as easy as they did last week or just capitulate as we did at St Mirren.

The only way we can win today, IMO, is if we somehow dig out a defensive team performance that I’m not convinced we have in us. I, obviously hope to be wrong. Any midfield combination just concerns me as we are so poor off the ball.

[Billy Whizz]

Just need a bit of a fight and for the team to defend as a unit, try be in the game still come second half.

Looking forward to it despite the probability of the outcome.

NMW
Newell
Rudi

Will probably be the midfield 3.

We just need to stay in the game for as long as possible. Been to Parkhead many times and the games been over after 25 mins or so

[GreenCastle]

We just need to stay in the game for as long as possible. Been to Parkhead many times and the games been over after 25 mins or so

Last time we played them..lost opening goal time..

Most recent games..

Easter Road 3 mins
Easter Road 10 mins
Celtic Park 5 mins
Easter Road 41 mins
Celtic Park 52 mins (we were leading 1-0)
Easter Road 28 mins
Celtic park 9 mins
Celtic park 4 mins
Easter Road 52 mins (Hibs leading 1-0)
Easter Road 10 mins
Celtic park 81 mins - ended up 1v1 (2021)

So 6 out of the last 12 games (there was a 0v0 game also) we have lost a goal in first 10 mins.

[Billy Whizz]

Last time we played them..lost opening goal time..

Most recent games..

Easter Road 3 mins
Easter Road 10 mins
Celtic Park 5 mins
Easter Road 41 mins
Celtic Park 52 mins (we were leading 1-0)
Easter Road 28 mins
Celtic park 9 mins
Celtic park 4 mins
Easter Road 52 mins (Hibs leading 1-0)
Easter Road 10 mins
Celtic park 81 mins - ended up 1v1 (2021)

So 6 out of the last 12 games (there was a 0v0 game also) we have lost a goal in first 10 mins.

Good research, thanks for reminding me😀

[Unseen work]

Think I would go with 3-5-2.

Bursik

Ekpiteta
O'Hora
Rocky

Miller
Newall
NMW
Molotnikov
Obita

Bowie
Myko.

This is taking into account injuries, fitness levels and the fact that Kwon can't play in this one.

100% this for me

[Donegal Hibby]

For a game like this I still wish we had a proper LB and RB that knew how to defend , Cadden and Obita defensively are poor and this is exactly the game any poor defending will see us get punished in .