Edinburgh derby build up thread

[JohnM1875]

Potentially a wee bit early, but after the game yesterday I'm absolutely buzzing for this one! Do we go with the same team again? (injuries pending).

Think Youan and Boyle could terrorise their defence!

Lets ****ing do this, Hibs.

[bingo70]

Potentially a wee bit early, but after the game yesterday I'm absolutely buzzing for this one! Do we go with the same team again? (injuries pending).

Think Youan and Boyle could terrorise their defence!

Lets ****ing do this, Hibs.

I think we have to go with the same, or similar, team if injuries allow.

Only thing I’m thinking is I’ve seen the last three Hearts games and it looks incredibly easy to pass through their midfield. There’ll be gaps to expose between their defence and midfield and I think Hoilett could have a field day in there, I’m not sure Campbell would be suited to finding that space.

I would never go as far as to say I’m confident before a derby but I think we’ll get chances, whether we win or not will depend if we take them.

[JohnM1875]

I think we have to go with the same, or similar, team if injuries allow.

Only thing I’m thinking is I’ve seen the last three Hearts games and it looks incredibly easy to pass through their midfield. There’ll be gaps to expose between their defence and midfield and I think Hoilett could have a field day in there, I’m not sure Campbell would be suited to finding that space.

I would never go as far as to say I’m confident before a derby but I think we’ll get chances, whether we win or not will depend if we take them.

Don't disagree about Campbell, but away at Tynie I think he might be one of the first names on the team sheet for Gray.

If O'Hora is injured be interesting to see what we do. Thought Miller did okay when he came on, but not sure how he'd cope for 90 minutes at RCB.

[Hibees1973]

Had a wee look on the dark side.

Consensus is they reckon we are over confident for Thursday. :rolleyes:

Bar the odd ludicrous post on hibs.net I think the general feeling on here is Thursday is now 50/50, particularly with the game being at tiny.

Both defences are dire so it's not going to be a 0-0.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Nothing 50/50 about this, Hibs should and will win. In about these from the first whistle, play Hoilett in the hole and let him expose the space. Mon the ****ing Hibees.


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[B.H.F.C]

My thinking is that we have the players to cause them problems.

We’ve scored 3 goals in 4 of our last 5 games. In the 1 game we didn’t score, Celtic, we could have scored 3 easily.

Don't change things unnecessarily. Same approach as yesterday. And just, above all else, do not lose the game.

[Pretty Boy]

I think it will be similar to the last derby at Easter Road. A nervy affair with both sides struggling to play any real football.

It will come down to who makes the least critical mistakes and who can get a grip on the midfield. With them playing a flat 4 we should have the numbers to win it in there.

Tight game and I think we might just nick it.

[Unseen work]

Hearts fans are saying they struggle with teams that are solid and counter

Yesterdays team done that brilliantly

Let them have it in their own half, when they try play we press them aggressively and counter

Same team again

[S4uzee]

Will O’Hora and Newell be fit

[JohnM1875]

Will O’Hora and Newell be fit

Obviously haven't heard anything but think Newell will be fine, don't think O'Hora will make it though.

[Unseen work]

Obviously haven't heard anything but think Newell will be fine, don't think O'Hora will make it though.

Potential back 3 of Miller, Rocky and Iredale

Imagine predicting that a couple of months ago 🤣

[SHODAN]

Will be happy with a point.

[B.H.F.C]

Potential back 3 of Miller, Rocky and Iredale

Imagine predicting that a couple of months ago 🤣

Miller was struggling with a head knock yesterday. The doctor was on to see him as soon as the full time whistle went.

I really hope we’re not forced in to major changes through injuries. More to the shape than anything.

[Mcbizz1998]

I’ll take a point and on to Killie.

[Donegal Hibby]

I honestly think we have a great chance of winning it . Hoping Newell is ok for it and wonder could we see Myko back possibly which would be a bonus too .

[JohnM1875]

I honestly think we have a great chance of winning it . Hoping Newell is ok for it and wonder could we see Myko back possibly which would be a bonus too .

Even if Myko is back I really hope we stick with Youan and Boyle. Myko on the bench. Pace will be massive against their defence.

[Since452]

I’ll take a point and on to Killie.

Same. Said I'd take 4 points from the sheep and Hearts and we've now got 3 of them. Hearts, like Aberdeen are very beatable but 4 points would be a more than decent return.

[Billy Whizz]

Just keep 11 on the park Hibs, and we’ll be ok

[HarpOnHibee]

Why would anybody settle for a point? It's a derby and they're very much there for the taking. Anything less than 3 points would be a let down. Let's just win it eh.

[JimBHibees]

Tight game we defend ok we win imo. Will be interesting to see what injured players are available.

[HibbyAndy]

Why would anybody settle for a point? It's a derby and they're very much there for the taking. Anything less than 3 points would be a let down. Let's just win it eh.

Do you seriously believe that ? I'd bite your hand of right now for a draw as i have already said our record at Tiny is honking

So aye, I'd settle for a point

[Donegal Hibby]

Even if Myko is back I really hope we stick with Youan and Boyle. Myko on the bench. Pace will be massive against their defence.

I wouldn’t disagree with you there . I think if Myko did make it he would probably be on the bench anyhow and would give us another option later in the game if needed.

[Real Emerald]

Will be happy with a point.

Me too, should never have a Boxing Day derby anyway.

[The Spaceman]

Going with Hibernian Verse to this one - can’t wait. We know far better than to feel confident going into it….BUT Hearts are absolutely ranc and if we can apply ourselves as we know/have proven recently we can, we will win. I have confidence in our side at this moment in time. Mon the Hibees.

[linlithgowhibbie]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?

[HibbyAndy]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?

Wudnae be me sitting amongst them but each to their ain

[erin go bragh]

Will be happy with a point.

Really. The 3pts are ours for the taking and we should be going there confident of getting them.

[HarpOnHibee]

Do you seriously believe that ? I'd bite your hand of right now for a draw as i have already said our record at Tiny is honking

So aye, I'd settle for a point

A record that is fundamentally irrelevant if we don't allow ourselves to be stuck on it. If you'd settle for a point based on our record, then you must be happy with a point in every derby. Not for me. Let's rip them to pieces.

[erin go bragh]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?

Nah, couldn't do it myself.

[gbhibby]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?
Buy a cardigan so that you fit in. Have been in the home end before, just sit down and enjoy the moment while those around are seething.

[HibbyAndy]

A record that is fundamentally irrelevant if we don't allow ourselves to be stuck on it. If you'd settle for a point based on our record, then you must be happy with a point in every derby. Not for me. Let's rip them to pieces.

No , I'd settle for a point away from home in a fixture we very rarely win

A derby at Easter road i expect us to have a better chance of winning than an away Derby match

[Since452]

Our Xmas/new year period derby record is actually good. Think it's better that theirs despite their dominance of the fixture

[Frazerbob]

There have been plenty Derbies I'd bite yer hand off for a draw......Thursday is not one of them!

[Up-the-slope]

injuries permitting I would have same team minus C. Cadden at RWB. Look at highlights from yesterday and dons first chance is down our RHS ball in behind and Cadden looks like he is running in treacle trying to get back having been caught out by ball behind... few minutes latter a carbon copy of him posted missing and O'Hora exposed makes a further error by not dropping deeper when he had
no cover.

Today 45% ish of Hearts attacking was down their LHS.

I think we need more solid defensive minded option at RWB. in the second half his brother on other side tracked 30 yards and put in a ball winning tackle stooping a Dons chance (and had team mates running to celebrate that challenge with him)

[kentao]

This is a piss poor hearts team struggling at the bottom of the table if we don't take 3 goals off them I'll be disappointed, This is their cup final and they will up their game against us but we have a couple of mavericks in our ranks in Hoilett and Youan if they 2 are on form we have nothing to fear. Hearts barely caused us any problems in the home again when confidence was at its lowest and they only mustered 2 shots on target with 65% of the possession and got very lucky with the equaliser. This Hibs team is now clicking and full of confidence they are there for the taking so lets put them to the sword.

[Jones28]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?

Rather watch it in the pub to be honest.

Imagine we scored having to sit on your hands if we score. Or worse, what if they score?!

[B.H.F.C]

This is a piss poor hearts team struggling at the bottom of the table if we don't take 3 goals off them I'll be disappointed, This is their cup final and they will up their game against us but we have a couple of mavericks in our ranks in Hoilett and Youan if they 2 are on form we have nothing to fear. Hearts barely caused us any problems in the home again when confidence was at its lowest and they only mustered 2 shots on target with 65% of the possession and got very lucky with the equaliser. This Hibs team is now clicking and full of confidence they are there for the taking so lets put them to the sword.

I think we can go there with a bit of confidence and we should have a fair bit of belief we can get a result.

But Hibs haven’t scored three goals at Tynecastle in 20 odd years. And there has been a lot of better Hibs team in that time. Maybe worth remembering where we are, even if we’ve picked up in the last few weeks.

[SickBoy32]

This is a piss poor hearts team struggling at the bottom of the table if we don't take 3 goals off them I'll be disappointed, This is their cup final and they will up their game against us but we have a couple of mavericks in our ranks in Hoilett and Youan if they 2 are on form we have nothing to fear. Hearts barely caused us any problems in the home again when confidence was at its lowest and they only mustered 2 shots on target with 65% of the possession and got very lucky with the equaliser. This Hibs team is now clicking and full of confidence they are there for the taking so lets put them to the sword.

Love it, totally agree.

Aye, they’ve maybe had the upper hand historically - not really relevant on Thursday though.

We’re in great form, and should be turning up with a real belief that we’ll get the 3pts 👍

[GreenCastle]

If our derby record is to improve we need to start believing we can win more derbies simply. Newer generation of fan - go into them expecting a win every time. It’s why Easter Road sells out each phone derby and away tickets are snapped up so quickly.

I came away from last home derby disappointed we didn’t win as Hearts were there for the taking. We had chances to make it 2-0 but didn’t.

The Tiny library has the small pitch issue which always makes it hard for teams to settle as the pitch is so tight. (Smallest in the league).

I think Hoilett has to play as he has class and assists like the ball for the Gayle goal others don’t see. Saying that same team as yesterday and bringing Hoilett and Gayle on wouldn’t be worst idea.

We are due a win against them and at their tin pot stadium too. Let’s do them.

[S4uzee]

I think we can go there with a bit of confidence and we should have a fair bit of belief we can get a result.

But Hibs haven’t scored three goals at Tynecastle in 20 odd years. And there has been a lot of better Hibs team in that time. Maybe worth remembering where we are, even if we’ve picked up in the last few weeks.

Agree, we’re only 2 points ahead of them …

[Pedantic_Hibee]

We’re due a win, we should win, we probably won’t. It’s Hibs, it’s just what we do.

And I hope every single poster on this forum quotes this at 2.15pm on Thursday and tells me to get it right up myself.

[He's here!]

Why would anybody settle for a point? It's a derby and they're very much there for the taking. Anything less than 3 points would be a let down. Let's just win it eh.

Too many Hibs fans have seen too many derbies where we've felt Hearts look well beatable only for us to end up losing. Our record in this fixture, while it may not necessarily be uppermost in the players' minds, is grim enough for it to colour the thinking of (probably) the majority of Hibs fans. That's why many would take a point if offered. We're only two points ahead of them, so while the players will rightly feel quite confident it's not as though we're a vastly superior side. A draw would be a decent enough result.

[Ribs1875]

Pessimistic me thinks we may do our usual....

Optimistic me would love to see us ruffle theirs feather and stick them back in their cage.

Realistically I think it's got a draw written over it as it'll pan out to be a cautious game of football on a pitch condition of a muddy cake.

[BILLYHIBS]

Form book goes out the windae in a Derby

Seen too many to think any different

Would be happy to escape without a defeat and move onto bigger and better things now we are finally listening

A win would of course be nice

Roll on 2025

GGTTH

[SHODAN]

Really. The 3pts are ours for the taking and we should be going there confident of getting them.

I've seen more posts like this before every Tynecastle derby than games I've seen us win there.

[BoomtownHibees]

Same team for me. Miller in for O’Hora if he doesn’t make it

[Vini1875]

We must be looking for a win. They have been brutal, while we look like a team capable of getting a result. A win really shows we have turned the corner, a draw would leave me a bit flat and a defeat is unthinkable.

[Green Reaper]

I think we have the confidence to go there and win on Boxing Day

[MacGruber]

I'm always a pessimist when it comes to derby's so yes would take a point. On form we should win but form is irrelevant in these games. We have a great chance of the 3 points and wouldn't be surprised if we won there however for all that they are rank they have taken 7 points out of last 9 at Tynie. I just don't want them going above us again in the table and now we have a little positivity - that's gone with defeat and the knives will be out again for Gray.

[flash]

Obviously would love a win but 4 points from Hertz and Killie would represent a great wee run of results.

[Hibernian Verse]

Agree, we’re only 2 points ahead of them …

Exactly, our recent form is the third best behind Rangers and Celtic but Hearts form has them 7th only 3 points worse off. Not sure why everyone has it down as an easy win.

[bingo70]

Exactly, our recent form is the third best behind Rangers and Celtic but Hearts form has them 7th only 3 points worse off. Not sure why everyone has it down as an easy win.

I agree with the general point you’re making, it’s going to be a tougher game than some are predicting. That said, the reason there’s complacency is because anyone who watched them over the last 3 games will have seen a team were well capable of beating and weaknesses probably play into our strengths.

They’ve looked so easy to pass through their midfield, I could be wrong but I think they’ve been playing two central midfielders as they’ve had Shankland and Wilson up front together and only two central defenders, it could be a diamond but if it is, it’s not a well functioning one. On top of that, they’ve been playing two central defenders who look so slow and clumsy on the ball, they look in absolute panic stations when pressed and don’t look comfortable at all when turned. It’s no coincidence they’ve given away 3 penalties in the last 3 games.

They do have players that can hurt us so it’s a 50/50 game imo. The fact we’ve done well recently, particularly away from home gives me some more cause for optimism than normal.

[Hibs4185]

My Jambo supporting brother( the only black sheep in the family) has offered me his Hertz season ticket for this game, upper N in the new stand. Not sure that I could keep quiet, should I risk it?

Every time Hibs score just celebrate by standing and abusing Anne budge. You’ll fit right in!

(Seemingly she’s been getting a lot of abuse recently)

[Hibernian Verse]

I agree with the general point you’re making, it’s going to be a tougher game than some are predicting. That said, the reason there’s complacency is because anyone who watched them over the last 3 games will have seen a team were well capable of beating and weaknesses probably play into our strengths.

They’ve looked so easy to pass through their midfield, I could be wrong but I think they’ve been playing two central midfielders as they’ve had Shankland and Wilson up front together and only two central defenders, it could be a diamond but if it is, it’s not a well functioning one. On top of that, they’ve been playing two central defenders who look so slow and clumsy on the ball, they look in absolute panic stations when pressed and don’t look comfortable at all when turned. It’s no coincidence they’ve given away 3 penalties in the last 3 games.

They do have players that can hurt us so it’s a 50/50 game imo. The fact we’ve done well recently, particularly away from home gives me some more cause for optimism than normal.

How any Hibs fan can be complacent about Tynecastle is beyond me, do we never learn? They will rightly be looking at us thinking we are a team they are well capable of beating and weaknesses could play into their strengths too.

Football fans are bi-polar, we're either terrible and getting relegated or world beaters that should pump Hearts away. There is a wide spectrum of "Hibernian" on the pitch and we are just as likely to be brutal, amazing or anywhere in between - that's why we are where we are.

You only have to go back to Ross County at home to see fans bemoaning the performance, one brilliant performance at Aberdeen sadly doesn't mean it'll be replicated on Boxing Day.

Calm heads people.

[Hibrandenburg]

One big difference this derby is the coaching staff. Hearts have nearly always had someone in the dugout who gets what the derby is about whilst Hibs have only had this occasionally. This time the tables have been turned and hopefully the result too. I'm not confident and my record of betting on Hibs is pretty atrocious, despite that I've lumped €20 on a Hibs win with Josh Campbell to score at any point. GGTTH

[Hibernian Verse]

One big difference this derby is the coaching staff. Hearts have nearly always had someone in the dugout who gets what the derby is about whilst Hibs have only had this occasionally. This time the tables have been turned and hopefully the result too. I'm not confident and my record of betting on Hibs is pretty atrocious, despite that I've lumped €20 on a Hibs win with Josh Campbell to score at any point. GGTTH

I've got a tenner on Hibs -1, which goes completely against my own post above :greengrin

[matty_f]

Hearts have, like us to an extent, been in a position that doesn’t really reflect how most of their games have gone, bar a few exceptions.
They’re not brilliant by a long stretch, but neither are we, and they’re not awful either.

If we turn up we’ve got a great chance of winning, but we can’t afford two or three players not being at it, it’s going to need everyone to put in a shift.

[lucky]

I'm confident, why wouldn't any Hibs fan not fancy our chances against the worst Hearts team in years? Yes this is their cup final but they are rank rotten

[Nicho87]

Attack from the start. No other tactic required.

[S4uzee]

I'm confident, why wouldn't any Hibs fan not fancy our chances against the worst Hearts team in years? Yes this is their cup final but they are rank rotten

Because many of us have seen it all before and it’s hardly the best Hibs team in years either

[WhileTheChief..]

Same chat every time we play Hearts.

We go into these games thinking it’s our best chance in ages to win, then muck it up.

Be good if we managed it this time but think a draw is more likely.

[Lago]

Same chat every time we play Hearts.

We go into these games thinking it’s our best chance in ages to win, then muck it up.

Be good if we managed it this time but think a draw is more likely.
Have to agree, been disappointed too many times.

[Tyler Durden]

Never particularly confident but it does seem that this group are starting to build a good spirit and togetherness. Whether that's from Xmas nights out or on Saturday the way they were looking out for each other on the field when there was a bit aggro. Think the likes of Nicky Cadden and Iredale coming in has lifted it a bit and brought a bit more dig and nastiness, which we'll defo need for the derby.

Think we'll score a few so may come down to how well we can defend.

[Tambo]

I said 4 out of 6 before Aberdeen would have been great, would be hoping we're going there to win but I'd take a point now and move on.

[jakedance]

Much better Hibs teams have screwed up the opportunity to kick Hearts when they’re down, so I’m not optimistic but maybe our form has been building up to this one and we can turn them over. Hearts form and quality isn’t really relevant to me, they usually turn up for derbies. We’ll need to be at our best.

A point at Tynecastle and a win against Kilmarnock would be a brilliant return over the last few games, but I really want to win this one.

[He's here!]

Because many of us have seen it all before and it’s hardly the best Hibs team in years either

Sums it up.

[He's here!]

I said 4 out of 6 before Aberdeen would have been great, would be hoping we're going there to win but I'd take a point now and move on.

I'd have taken two draws from Pittodrie and Tynecastle (plus a win v Killie) so in a sense 3 points from the first two games shouldn't disappoint me, but from a morale point of view we really don't want to be losing to Hearts. As the game gets closer I'd be content with a draw.

[Pagan Hibernia]

smart money with Edinburgh derbys is on a draw, and I think that's the most likely outcome.

If either team is to nick it, I actually fancy it will be more likely us than them.

[B.H.F.C]

Never particularly confident but it does seem that this group are starting to build a good spirit and togetherness. Whether that's from Xmas nights out or on Saturday the way they were looking out for each other on the field when there was a bit aggro. Think the likes of Nicky Cadden and Iredale coming in has lifted it a bit and brought a bit more dig and nastiness, which we'll defo need for the derby.

Think we'll score a few so may come down to how well we can defend.

Don’t think I’ll ever be particularly confident going to Tynecastle but I definitely go in to this one with a bit of optimism.

For all they’re poor, we have still had a dreadful season as well. Hopefully we have just found a bit form at the right time. If we apply ourselves and fight for each other like we did on Saturday we have a good chance of winning. We could, equally, chuck in some kind of defensive disaster. That’s the fear for me because I’m pretty confident we’ll hurt them going the other way.

[Contador]

One big difference this derby is the coaching staff. Hearts have nearly always had someone in the dugout who gets what the derby is about whilst Hibs have only had this occasionally. This time the tables have been turned and hopefully the result too. I'm not confident and my record of betting on Hibs is pretty atrocious, despite that I've lumped €20 on a Hibs win with Josh Campbell to score at any point. GGTTH

Not sure thats true im afraid. Liam Fox who is their assistant is a boyhood jambo. Their manager was in the press a few weeks ago talking about how he car shares with their kitman who has been there for years and was banging on about the importance of the derby from Critchley’s first week in the job. Gary Locke still kicking about the club too.

It’s unfortunately ingrained in their club culture the importance of the fixture, whereby our measly 9 wins at Tiny in the 36 years since 1988 suggests it isn’t in ours.

It does seem like this is our best chance in years to add to that. We have hit form at the right time, and whilst it’s annoying they won yesterday there has to still be a fragility to them.

Will be a scrappy nervy affair imo and one which we might just nick.

[oneone73]

I think much depends on whether our captain is fit.

[Libby Hibby]

F*** the Hertz

That’s all the build up I need.

[flash]

F*** the Hertz

That’s all the build up I need.

Works for me. A timeless message.

[SHODAN]

I'm confident, why wouldn't any Hibs fan not fancy our chances against the worst Hearts team in years? Yes this is their cup final but they are rank rotten

Because our derby record against previous "worst Hearts teams in years" is atrocious.

[sleeping giant]

Boyle back in form , Cadden looking class and Youan back in love with Hibs.
Feeling good about this one.

[K-Zazu]

One big difference this derby is the coaching staff. Hearts have nearly always had someone in the dugout who gets what the derby is about whilst Hibs have only had this occasionally. This time the tables have been turned and hopefully the result too. I'm not confident and my record of betting on Hibs is pretty atrocious, despite that I've lumped €20 on a Hibs win with Josh Campbell to score at any point. GGTTH

Pretty sure Fox who is on the coaching staff is a Jambo.

[Onion]

Boyle back in form , Cadden looking class and Youan back in love with Hibs.
Feeling good about this one.

If our defence and keeper can keep them out, any of these three can win it for us. Definitely got a chance in this one :thumbsup:

[Frazerbob]

Exactly, our recent form is the third best behind Rangers and Celtic but Hearts form has them 7th only 3 points worse off. Not sure why everyone has it down as an easy win.

Who has it down as an 'easy win'? Not one post that I've read.

[Frazerbob]

How any Hibs fan can be complacent about Tynecastle is beyond me, do we never learn? They will rightly be looking at us thinking we are a team they are well capable of beating and weaknesses could play into their strengths too.

Football fans are bi-polar, we're either terrible and getting relegated or world beaters that should pump Hearts away. There is a wide spectrum of "Hibernian" on the pitch and we are just as likely to be brutal, amazing or anywhere in between - that's why we are where we are.

You only have to go back to Ross County at home to see fans bemoaning the performance, one brilliant performance at Aberdeen sadly doesn't mean it'll be replicated on Boxing Day.

Calm heads people.

I don't see anyone being complacent. Confident and not settling for a draw is by no means complacent.

[Silky]

I see Nick Walsh is the man in the middle, supported by Brother Beaton on VAR! Let's not give them any decisions to make!

[S4uzee]

I see Nick Walsh is the man in the middle, supported by Brother Beaton on VAR! Let's not give them any decisions to make!

That really is a problem

[Ardenttwo]

F*** the Hertz

That’s all the build up I need.

I totally concur Sir.

[theonlywayisup]

I think much depends on whether our captain is fit.

For some reason I thought of MWHIBBIES when reading your post.

Think Kwon is a more than adequate replacement for Super Joe Newell.

[wookie70]

For some reason I thought of MWHIBBIES when reading your post.

Think Kwon is a more than adequate replacement for Super Joe Newell.

Not for me. He did Ok making a few tackles when he came on but he doesn't cover the field as well as Joe and is very poor in tracking runners. I hope Joe is fit and able to play and we can have Kwon on the bench if we need him

[Donegal Hibby]

:flag: https://youtu.be/jqlqhlXi3RE?si=ZVeI_iGOZh2y7Gly

[Glory Lurker]

Who has it down as an 'easy win'? Not one post that I've read.

Easy win 😉

[JohnM1875]

Works for me. A timeless message.

Its one of the very few things that's never wrong.

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/J3_uhMX2DQo?si=SN37Mh6I7bKt7ChB

Oh for a repeat of this. Kenny Garland the Hearts goalkeeper made quite a few goal saving saves what a day that was. Jambo mates seemed to disappear for a few days after that.


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[wookie70]

:flag: https://youtu.be/jqlqhlXi3RE?si=ZVeI_iGOZh2y7Gly

I don't think Cummings ever got enough credit for that header. That was an incredibly difficult finish and as important a goal as he ever scored

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think Cummings ever got enough credit for that header. That was an incredibly difficult finish and as important a goal as he ever scored

Great goal ! He couldn’t have placed it any better in fairness .

Really think our pace will cause them problems and fancy Boyle to score against them again…

https://youtu.be/NIV_icHdjbg?si=746wT7Y-GjjJrG-n

[gbhibby]

Lawrence Shankland his forehead's offside.

[hibeerealist]

I don't think Cummings ever got enough credit for that header. That was an incredibly difficult finish and as important a goal as he ever scored

Agree, a number of my mates thought he just tried to flick it on - I argued he intended to score the wee man did brilliantly
, what a goal.

[007]

As ever in the derby the 1st goal will be massive. If we can get it then the home crowd will turn ugly and their players could fold under the pressure. A few weeks ago I might have thought the same about us but it looks like we've started to turn the corner and we've shown in the last 2 games we can come from behind to win. No reason we can't win on Thursday. The ref and VAR better not fall for that cheatin' bassa Vargas's diving this time.

[Gmack7]

As ever in the derby the 1st goal will be massive. If we can get it then the home crowd will turn ugly and their players could fold under the pressure. A few weeks ago I might have thought the same about us but it looks like we've started to turn the corner and we've shown in the last 2 games we can come from behind to win. No reason we can't win on Thursday. The ref and VAR better not fall for that cheatin' bassa Vargas's diving this time.

Surely they'll turn uglier, they're already ugly

[Hibernian Verse]

Great goal ! He couldn’t have placed it any better in fairness .

Really think our pace will cause them problems and fancy Boyle to score against them again…

https://youtu.be/NIV_icHdjbg?si=746wT7Y-GjjJrG-n

Keep them coming DH

[PatHead]

Agree, a number of my mates thought he just tried to flick it on - I argued he intended to score the wee man did brilliantly
, what a goal.

He did it for the Scotland under 21s previously

[kentao]

Great goal ! He couldn’t have placed it any better in fairness .

Really think our pace will cause them problems and fancy Boyle to score against them again…

https://youtu.be/NIV_icHdjbg?si=746wT7Y-GjjJrG-n

For a creative midfielder Scotty Allan put in a power of work closing down and winning the ball back gaining 2 assists in the process. Can Garvan please find us a player of his ilk.

[Since452]

Hearts defence is dodgy and we're scoring for fun.

Hearts 0 Hibs 0 😉

[Dashing Bob S]

As ever in the derby the 1st goal will be massive. If we can get it then the home crowd will turn ugly and their players could fold under the pressure. A few weeks ago I might have thought the same about us but it looks like we've started to turn the corner and we've shown in the last 2 games we can come from behind to win. No reason we can't win on Thursday. The ref and VAR better not fall for that cheatin' bassa Vargas's diving this time.

I regret to inform you that they turned some time ago.

[sauzee1989]

Hibs are 9/4 for the game for a reason. Our record at tynie is awful and would take a draw right now. Despite the wee upturn in form we are still poor at back and not great in middle of park.

[Libby Hibby]

Hibs are 9/4 for the game for a reason. Our record at tynie is awful and would take a draw right now. Despite the wee upturn in form we are still poor at back and not great in middle of park.

Are we, aye?

[1875M]

Got draw written all over it I think. 1-1.

[PatHead]

Hibs have won 3 matches out of four 3-1.

25-1 for Thursday if anyone fancies it.

[JeMeSouviens]

Hearts defence is dodgy and we're scoring for fun.

Hearts 0 Hibs 0 😉

:greengrin:top marks

[JimBHibees]

Hibs are 9/4 for the game for a reason. Our record at tynie is awful and would take a draw right now. Despite the wee upturn in form we are still poor at back and not great in middle of park.

Very attractive price that imo. Will be having a bit of that.

[Donegal Hibby]

Hibs have won 3 matches out of four 3-1.

25-1 for Thursday if anyone fancies it.

Worth a wee bet that ..:thumbsup:

[S4uzee]

Hibs have won 3 matches out of four 3-1.

25-1 for Thursday if anyone fancies it.

Motherwell was 0-3

[PatHead]

Motherwell was 0-3

Oops.

[erin go bragh]

Hibs are 9/4 for the game for a reason. Our record at tynie is awful and would take a draw right now. Despite the wee upturn in form we are still poor at back and not great in middle of park.

We were a bigger price at Pittodrie. Hope the players have a better attitude than quite a few on here.
Hearts are there for the taking and we are going from strength to strength. Three wins out of four and creating lots of chances at Celtic park in our only defeat in four.
Believe fellow Hibernians, they are running scared of us because they know how bad they are.

[Bostonhibby]

Be afraid fellow Hibbies, BBC sport (Heartsound affiliate) are promoting this as one of the great Xmas football anthems.[emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241224/b9fe60ff593932ac4cc7baedd1bc51ef.jpg

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[TelaStella]

Be afraid fellow Hibbies, BBC sport (Heartsound affiliate) are promoting this as one of the great Xmas football anthems.[emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241224/b9fe60ff593932ac4cc7baedd1bc51ef.jpg

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Who’s actually been singing this longer? I can remember hearing our version for as long as I’ve been going to see Hibs and have witnessed somewhat its evolution over time in correspondence with history, i.e. Mercer’s death. I only remember first hearing whatever their version is a few years ago. Old one of theirs that’s under gone some sort of resurrection? And when did they ever play in Japan?


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[Bostonhibby]

Who’s actually been singing this longer? I can remember hearing our version for as long as I’ve been going to see Hibs and have witnessed somewhat its evolution over time in correspondence with history, i.e. Mercer’s death. I only remember first hearing whatever their version is a few years ago. Old one of theirs that’s under gone some sort of resurrection? And when did they ever play in Japan?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNot really sure, doubt it's the thieves to be honest but they haven't really got much to hang onto in the famous song department so let them have this odd version of someone else's song(?).
Best xmas anthem? Good old bbc Heartsound.........

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[Kato]

Be afraid fellow Hibbies, BBC sport (Heartsound affiliate) are promoting this as one of the great Xmas football anthems.[emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241224/b9fe60ff593932ac4cc7baedd1bc51ef.jpg

Sent from my SM-A750FN using TapatalkThey have a song?

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[Eyrie]

Be afraid fellow Hibbies, BBC sport (Heartsound affiliate) are promoting this as one of the great Xmas football anthems.[emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241224/b9fe60ff593932ac4cc7baedd1bc51ef.jpg

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The reference to a New Year's derby will always mean 1973 so I'd guess it wasn't a Hearts fan that sent that in.

Problem is that very few people will understand the reference.

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Looking to view the Darren McGregor tackle on Don Cowie as a mood setter for Boxing Day, can only find still images.

i would like to view it on a loop and slow it down to savour the full impact over and over.

can anyone post it here?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Looking to view the Darren McGregor tackle on Don Cowie as a mood setter for Boxing Day, can only find still images.

i would like to view it on a loop and slow it down to savour the full impact over and over.

can anyone post it here?

I intend to watch Ivan Sproule stamping on Paul Hartley on a loop from the minute I finish my dinner until I go to sleep.


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[BILLYHIBS]

I am thinking the belter of an early tackle from Dazza on Peter Haring that brought a collective oofff! sharp intake of breath from a packed Cask absolute quality tackle won the ball and the man lucky to escape with only a yellow in a 0-0 draw at Tiny where Daz and the Bartman revelling in the seethe cascading down from the Pink Bus Shelter managed to repel everything the Yam attack could throw at them

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Any of the above would make my Xmas day special!

[Mcbizz1998]

Really. The 3pts are ours for the taking and we should be going there confident of getting them.

Are you new to supporting Hibs and the Edinburgh derby?

[Albert Kidd 86’]

McGregor v cowie discription I liked best:

“The Hearts midfielder was poleaxed by a crunching Darren McGregor challenge that left him struggling to breathe.”

[Bridge hibs]

Are you new to supporting Hibs and the Edinburgh derby?Why shouldnt we be going there with confidence ? **** this defeatist attitude !

Get right ****ing into them hibs

[Albert Kidd 86’]

I intend to watch Ivan Sproule stamping on Paul Hartley on a loop from the minute I finish my dinner until I go to sleep.


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that’s the spirit, how full of good will we all are this morning..:thumbsup::greengrin

Merry Xmas!

[Mcbizz1998]

Why shouldnt we be going there with confidence ? **** this defeatist attitude !

Get right ****ing into them hibs

We can be as confident as we like, it’s up to the players to do it. History tells us that they usually don’t manage it.

I’ll take a point and on to Killie at home.

[Hibernian Verse]

We can be as confident as we like, it’s up to the players to do it. History tells us that they usually don’t manage it.

I’ll take a point and on to Killie at home.

That’s where I’m at as well. Form goes out the window as they say, if we can’t win just make sure we don’t lose.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://youtu.be/UFDeEKemCrM?si=3URLD8ImUBjWnGZi :flag:

[Albert Kidd 86’]

https://youtu.be/UFDeEKemCrM?si=3URLD8ImUBjWnGZi :flag:

I could watch that all day, that sixth goal is a thing of pure beauty!

thank you.

[Hibernian Verse]

Mixu would have been offside in today’s laws. I assume he wasn’t because it came off Pressley?

[Donegal Hibby]

I could watch that all day, that sixth goal is a thing of pure beauty!

thank you.

They just couldn’t live with us that night as we had the players to hurt them . I think we have the players to hurt them again like these two that combined so well….

https://youtu.be/02GuGJV2EsU?si=n1S3S9jiqtjzC2bw

[Green Reaper]

They just couldn’t live with us that night as we had the players to hurt them . I think we have the players to hurt them again like these two that combined so well….

https://youtu.be/02GuGJV2EsU?si=n1S3S9jiqtjzC2bw

Hoping Boyle and Youan rip them a new one tomorrow ggtth

[Tambo]

Players must be on a high after a good performance last time out, shouldn't be to over confident though but should be looking to win.

[Donegal Hibby]

A couple of predictions from the NTOF …

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/hearts-or-hibs-not-the-old-firm-writers-deliver-edinburgh-derby-predictions-ahead-of-boxing-day-showdown/

[lyonhibs]

A couple of predictions from the NTOF …

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/hearts-or-hibs-not-the-old-firm-writers-deliver-edinburgh-derby-predictions-ahead-of-boxing-day-showdown/

When on earth was the last time there was 5 goals in a Tynie Derby??

4-4 under Bobby Williamson??

Won't be more than 1 goal in it I suspect. 2-1 Hibs would be just ideal.

[we are hibs]

When on earth was the last time there was 5 goals in a Tynie Derby??

4-4 under Bobby Williamson??

Won't be more than 1 goal in it I suspect. 2-1 Hibs would be just ideal.2006 on boxing day. Lost 3-2. Whittaker hit both posts towards the end

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[Libby Hibby]

F*** the Hertz

We’re going to do this tomorrow.

[Billy Whizz]

Newell saying he’s fine on the Sky sports interview

[Donegal Hibby]

Newell saying he’s fine on the Sky sports interview

Excellent news . We need him for this one .

[Green Reaper]

A couple of predictions from the NTOF …

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/hearts-or-hibs-not-the-old-firm-writers-deliver-edinburgh-derby-predictions-ahead-of-boxing-day-showdown/

The second guy saying the atmosphere will be a leveller,most of it is likely to come from our end!

[lyonhibs]

2006 on boxing day. Lost 3-2. Whittaker hit both posts towards the end

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Ah yeah, the Dean Shiels/Craig Gordon penalty game. Still, the thick end of 20 years ago. Didn't Mikolaunis score a bit of a belter? Wee prick.

[Green Reaper]

Ah yeah, the Dean Shiels/Craig Gordon penalty game. Still, the thick end of 20 years ago. Didn't Mikolaunis score a bit of a belter? Wee prick.

A ridiculous sending off, same as when Yogi got sent off for rubbing the French boys hair, whould love one of those in our favour tomorrow

[HibbyAndy]

A ridiculous sending off, same as when Yogi got sent off for rubbing the French boys hair, whould love one of those in our favour tomorrow

:agree: Shiels trying to retrieve the ball as we were going on to win this as we were on the ascendancy when he tucked his penalty away , That's why i never bought into the Craig Gordon love in the other day , He's a cheating hearts bassa

[Donegal Hibby]

The second guy saying the atmosphere will be a leveller,most of it is likely to come from our end!

Something else conjured up about tiny like it having a capacity over 20 thousand .

[Trinity Hibee]

Let’s get ripped into these pricks tomorrow.

[chrisski33]

How any Hibs fan can be complacent about Tynecastle is beyond me, do we never learn? They will rightly be looking at us thinking we are a team they are well capable of beating and weaknesses could play into their strengths too.

Football fans are bi-polar, we're either terrible and getting relegated or world beaters that should pump Hearts away. There is a wide spectrum of "Hibernian" on the pitch and we are just as likely to be brutal, amazing or anywhere in between - that's why we are where we are.

You only have to go back to Ross County at home to see fans bemoaning the performance, one brilliant performance at Aberdeen sadly doesn't mean it'll be replicated on Boxing Day.

Calm heads people.

Exactly! You can't really say how this game will go. Won't be easy one bit and no matter how bad they have been they will some how raise their game. I just hope if they don't we can at least take the game by he juggalar and do some damage. Then again I reckon it will be a 2-2 draw

[Donegal Hibby]

I seen an article that I could only get a small part off saying the referee Walsh has so far issued 69 yellow cards . Wonder if that’s correct? .

[Off the bar]

C’mon the Hibs

[21sMay]

Don’t concede tomorrow and we win. Simple

This side scores goals

[gbhibby]

The second guy saying the atmosphere will be a leveller,most of it is likely to come from our end!
Tinys Atmosphere = Moons Atmosphere

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I'm in two minds about the result. My betting head says a 1-1 draw.

But from an omen point of view. Our last win over them at Tynie was a 12.30 ko on Thursday 26th December with a Boyle double and tomorrow's game is a 12.30 ko on Thursday 26th December and Boyle is back on form...

[Since452]

Merry Christmas. **** the Hearts

[McSwanky]

Merry Christmas. **** the HeartsPretty much sums up my feelings on the matter.

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[CentreLine]

Been unusually confident about this game for weeks. This morning, however, the nervousness is there in spades.

C’mon Hibs !!

[Pretty Boy]

Just up. Shower, quick bite to eat then off for the bus at the back of 9.

Can't wait now. Doubt it will be a classic but it's a massive game even by the standards of the derby.

[Greenio]

Its going to be tight. It always is

But compared to previous games the momentum is with us and I feel the confidence is there

Can see us winning. 3-2. Youan double, Cadden

[Albahibs]

Just up. Shower, quick bite to eat then off for the bus at the back of 9.

Can't wait now. Doubt it will be a classic but it's a massive game even by the standards of the derby.

:top marks

Wish I was going too, but tickets are like gold dust for the derby at Tynie these days. Hope everyone lucky enough to be there, has a great day, and witnesses a fantastic win for the good guys.

Mon the Hibernian.

[Since90+2]

Hopefully Myko makes the bench atleast. Gayle to start with the option to bring him on after about 60 minutes.

[B.H.F.C]

Hopefully Myko makes the bench atleast. Gayle to start with the option to bring him on after about 60 minutes.

Wouldn’t be changing the front two after their performance on Saturday.

[bingo70]

Hopefully Myko makes the bench atleast. Gayle to start with the option to bring him on after about 60 minutes.

I’d go with the same 11 as last week. I think the pace of Boyle and Youann would be the thing of nightmares for their defence.

The only change I’d be considering is Hoilett for Campbell, there’s going to be opportunities on the counter attack and I think Hoilett better than Campbell to make the most of them. Campbell did well in a similar game last week though so that’s maybe harsh.

[Trinity Hibee]

I’d go with the same 11 as last week. I think the pace of Boyle and Youann would be the thing of nightmares for their defence.

The only change I’d be considering is Hoilett for Campbell, there’s going to be opportunities on the counter attack and I think Hoilett better than Campbell to make the most of them. Campbell did well in a similar game last week though so that’s maybe harsh.

Has to be same XI as Aberdeen. Was best performance in ages. Hopefully everyone is fit for today

[1875M]

Has to be same XI as Aberdeen. Was best performance in ages. Hopefully everyone is fit for today

Same 11 for me as well. If Campbell is off the pace, get him hooked though. No time for passengers.

[AdidasHibernian]

Has to be the same team that starts that played against Aberdeen for me. Need to go into it attacking and get at them as they are poor at the back.

Optimistic for the first time in a while going into a derby at Tynie but if honest would take a draw now and move on to Killie game.

Mon the Hibs

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Wouldn’t be changing the front two after their performance on Saturday.

Same here. I thought we had set up not to get beat on Saturday, but the same again today will do fine.

[7Hero]

Can't see Campbell getting dropped for hoillett.

[Dashing Bob S]

It’ll be the usual, excited during the build up and first five minutes then bored watching a dull war of attrition.

[Phil MaGlass]

9 pts possible in the next 3 games.

[flash]

It’ll be the usual, excited during the build up and first five minutes then bored watching a dull war of attrition.

I have never been bored watching a derby in my life.

Means far too much to me.

[Allant1981]

Hopefully the same team as last weekend, Boyle and youan ripping their defence to bits would be pleasing

[SteveHFC]

Same as Saturday.

[Albahibs]

Couldn't get a ticket for today unfortunately. Could posters there today put up photos/videos of going to the game/at the game? Is there a thread for that sort of thing. Wish I could be there.

[Bridge hibs]

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[H18 SFR]

According to Sky Sports Bushiri drops out with Rocky coming in to replace him….

[Viva_Palmeiras]

What chance do we stand when the Edinburgh Derby goes overlooked on the BBC News channel to mention Rangers and Celtic matches?

Who if anyone is fighting in our respective corners on this and what more can be done.

If one of our premier fixtures cannot be bigger up how in the he’ll do we expect Englandshire to know there’s more than the uglies playing in Scotland.

Why should we just accept this ?

[flash]

According to Sky Sports Bushiri drops out with Rocky coming in to replace him….

That weakens us significantly.

[Just_Jimmy]

According to Sky Sports Bushiri drops out with Rocky coming in to replace him….That was a joke. Total lack of knowledge or preparation. Sums up sky's attitude to Scottish football. Embarrassing.

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[Bridge hibs]

That weakens us significantly.

I would prefer Rocky to Bushiri to be honest, seems to be pretty solid recently

[AdidasHibernian]

Looks the same team?

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

According to Sky Sports Bushiri drops out with Rocky coming in to replace him….

It Rocky gets an early yellow card, we could do a like for like subbie for Bushiri so it could work for us

[CentreLine]

Looks the same team?

😂hope that’s not a “whoosh” moment

[Up-the-slope]

Same team which is what most would expect

[AdidasHibernian]

😂hope that’s not a “whoosh” moment

Think last night's bevy is still in the bloodstream 😂😂😂

[Albahibs]

It Rocky gets an early yellow card, we could do a like for like subbie for Bushiri so it could work for us

:greengrin

[CentreLine]

Think last night's bevy is still in the bloodstream 😂😂😂

Envious. Beers all lined up for the game and maybe tomorrow will be fragile.

[Hibrandenburg]

Let’s get ripped into these pricks tomorrow.

According to the chumps over on sickbag, Annie knows the score, looks like 7 to me, hope they're right.

[Albahibs]

According to the chumps over on sickbag, Annie knows the score, looks like 7 to me, hope they're right.

Hopefully, we're a thorn in the jambos side today.

[Jock O]

I hate going to Tynecastle, always have, but now living over border in smallish town with no pub likely to show Scottish football, I will only have my compadres here on match day thread and radio Scotland for company and enlightened banter, its horrendous as never seems to be in line, or in real world :-) for once I envy, I think, those going to Tynecastle. Another nervy 90 minutes I suspect, but hopefully get settled today quicker and get on top. Might even have my first alcoholic drink in weeks to calm my nerves....

[SON OF PADDY]

According to the chumps over on sickbag, Annie knows the score, looks like 7 to me, hope they're right.

Aye, definitely seven!
She was 70 on Christmas day.

[Callum_62]

Halkett and Baningame come in for them

Forester and boating drop out

I do think we have a more athletic side than them- hoping Triantis is at it in midfield

Big battle will be penrice against Cadden - I might've brought Miller In for his physical attributes but can't argue too much against keeping the same side as last week


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[SteveHFC]

Another shambles to get in 50 mins before ko

[Jock O]

Another shambles to get in 50 mins before ko

One of the reasons I hate that place, its ridiculous.

[tamig]

Halkett and Baningame come in for them

Forester and boating drop out

I do think we have a more athletic side than them- hoping Triantis is at it in midfield

Big battle will be penrice against Cadden - I might've brought Miller In for his physical attributes but can't argue too much against keeping the same side as last week


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Halkett has looked shocking in the few times I’ve seen him recently. Good news for us if the front guys can carry on the great work from Saturday.

[Hibrandenburg]

Hopefully, we're a thorn in the jambos side today.

:tee hee:

[Hibrandenburg]

Aye, definitely seven!
She was 70 on Christmas day.

Then that has to be a Hibby on the wind-up.

[worcesterhibby]

Full tub of Twiglets ready for the match today. I’ve had twiglets during the last three matches, so I’m hoping they will continue their magic.

[hibsbollah]

Full tub of Twiglets ready for the match today. I’ve had twiglets during the last three matches, so I’m hoping they will continue their magic.

Twiglets? Is this an attempt to relive the glorious 70s tornadoes era? :greengrin
Cheezy footballs too?

[Coach Jon]

Who is todays ref, may be significant

[Albahibs]

Who is todays ref, may be significant

Nick Walsh

[SteveHFC]

One of the reasons I hate that place, its ridiculous.

40 mins to get in

[hibsbollah]

Nick Walsh

Beaton on VAR i heard?

[Albahibs]

Beaton on VAR i heard?

That's what I heard too mate.

[Phil MaGlass]

9 pts possible in the next 3 games.

Thats 3,
Weve been goin well ever since the Dons game in Nov.

[Hibrandenburg]

I'm not confident and my record of betting on Hibs is pretty atrocious, despite that I've lumped €20 on a Hibs win with Josh Campbell to score at any point. GGTTH

Feeling robbed!