Clydebank Cup game build up thread

[GreenCastle]

Clydebank sold the whole of the away bottom tier - pretty impressive effort.

Hibs ticket sales pretty low as expected after so many games recently etc. Clydebank could have more fans than Hibs at the game !!

Remember though ticket prices are reduced and ST holders get them even cheaper.

Anyway.. could this be the game McKirdy gets his Hibs goal ??

Would make a few changes definitely to keep key players fresh. Obviously don’t want Kelty part 2 but surely we should have enough quality and confidence to win this comfortably.

[Chorley Hibee]

Clydebank should be fresh, as they haven't played since the 14th December due to postponements.

[Paul1642]

Clydebank should be fresh, as they haven't played since the 14th December due to postponements.

Or rusty, especially since they are part time.

[DH1875]

Mate, from Clydebank said they have sold 3k tickets.

[H18 SFR]

Mate, from Clydebank said they have sold 3k tickets.

Guy from work is on their committee. They are absolutely buzzing for next week. Taking over the pubs apparently.

[GreenCastle]

Mate, from Clydebank said they have sold 3k tickets.

Whole lower tier sold out. 1 upper block open but sold about 2 tickets in that.

[SaulGoodman]

25-0 Hibs

[greenlex]

SDG better play his best available players from the start. Get the tie to bed and then make changes. If he hasn’t learned from the Kelty Hearts game in the league cup then questions need to be asked. I don’t care how diddy a team they are.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Double figure win 😏👌💚

[Bobby's Cinema]

A good game for us in this form. I would expect to see Levitt again, maybe NMW and hopefully see some minutes for Youan/ Kukh/ Bowie when the game is won.

Other than that our squad is pretty stretched so don't see too many big changes being made.

[HFC93]

Mate, from Clydebank said they have sold 3k tickets.

Clydebank have sold 2k tickets according to their social media accounts.

[Carheenlea]

Guy from work is on their committee. They are absolutely buzzing for next week. Taking over the pubs apparently.

Dougie Donnelly better not be giving it the big ‘un in The Iona.

[Glory Lurker]

Alamo the first half hour then use all the subs by 60.

[gbhibby]

Whole lower tier sold out. 1 upper block open but sold about 2 tickets in that.👏👏👏

[Dashing Bob S]

Great effort by Clydebank fans. I hope they enjoy their day in the capital but obviously not the football side. We’ve had a lot of games but I hope we have a late run on sales and turn out in force. The team deserves a five figure attendance.

[WestStandWillie]

McKirdy, NMW, Kwon, Molotnikov and Obita should all start that match.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

It's the only cup we can win this season. Play a strong team, maybe starting the likes of Hoilett and Molotnokov. Take no chances.

[S4uzee]

Great effort by Clydebank fans. I hope they enjoy their day in the capital but obviously not the football side. We’ve had a lot of games but I hope we have a late run on sales and turn out in force. The team deserves a five figure attendance.

Agreed. Ticket sales currently look very poor

[random sub]

Amazing ticket sales from Clydebank, big respect. Agree we need to field a strong team for sure

[cabbageandribs1875]

hopefully some late in the game time for Bowie in this one

[He's here!]

Dougie Donnelly better not be giving it the big ‘un in The Iona.

Think it's Clyde he supports?

[PHeffernan]

Smith

Obita
O'Hora
Rocky
C Cadden

Levitt
Kwon
Amos
NMH

Molotnikov
McKirdy

Subs.
Bowie
Kuharevych
Bursik
Plus 6 big hitters just in case we need to turn phasers to malcy:
Iredale, Boyle, Gayle, Hoilett, Triantes, Campbell

Could see McKirdy score at Easter Road. Possibly his first and last.

[davhibby]

Clydebank haven’t played a game since mid December so an early goal and we should be looking at double figures. Should be a good atmosphere with the crowd they’ll be bringing

[WestCoastHibby]

I think tickets will pick up later in the week.
I’ve only not booked as I’m waiting to get the ok to drive after a fracture.

[GreenCastle]

West and East stands only open for this game.

Anyone know where Block 7 will be ?

[scm70nyd1973]

Think it's Clyde he supports?

He definitely is

[DarrenSQH]

Seen them win away 4 nil at broxburn in November. So standard is probably that of league 2 side given broxburn do ok in lowland league?

[Paul1642]

I think a full reserve 11 should be more than capable of beating Clydebank, but taking into account our start to the season vs the current feel good factor, we need to play it safe and go with as strong a team as we can to start, without risking anyone carrying knocks, and then start easing in the subs early once we at hopefully a few goals ahead.

I don’t see it happening but loosing this game would be a momentous **** up that could really derail our whole season.

We have no midweek games in the next 5 weeks and an international break to look forward to soon. Resting players for the sake of a rest is not needed.

[Heisenberg]

Definitely don’t see any need to play a weakened team. Strongest possible side at the start and we can make changes if/when we are home and hosed.

[Since90+2]

They haven't lost a league game all season but that is at a pretty low level, so you'd imagine we'd be able to take care of them fairly easily. Doesn't always work out like that though so I'd start with strongest possible team.

Doesn't look as though they've played a game since 14th December due to postponements, so they'll probably be a bit rusty.

[GreenCastle]

Darvel v Aberdeen
Hearts v Brora Rangers

Both games not even that long ago..

We have had our own tricky games..which haven’t been that easy. Hopefully being at home and our fitness / confidence levels will see us through this comfortably.

I do hope we freshen things up but at same time im a believer get the game won first then make changes. Though we also want to avoid any injuries !!

[Allant1981]

Even dropping a few first team regulars should see us win by at least 4 goals, they are decent at their level but that level is miles away from hibs level

[Sloop67]

Can't afford to underestimate them , an early goal is essential . I'm confident we'll progress but i don't think we should be cocky or arrogant

[Springbank]

SDG better play his best available players from the start. Get the tie to bed and then make changes. If he hasn’t learned from the Kelty Hearts game in the league cup then questions need to be asked. I don’t care how diddy a team they are.

100% agree - respect the competition & the opposition or suffer the obvious consequences

Our first xi is good

Our bench is capable of losing to Kelty

[Wilson]

Darvel v Aberdeen
Hearts v Brora Rangers

Both games not even that long ago..

We have had our own tricky games..which haven’t been that easy. Hopefully being at home and our fitness / confidence levels will see us through this comfortably.

I do hope we freshen things up but at same time im a believer get the game won first then make changes. Though we also want to avoid any injuries !!

Just for balance, Hearts and Aberdeen started with strong teams in those games and still lost.

It isn't as simple as play your strongest 11 and win, make changes and lose.

I expect David Gray will have full respect for the opposition and put out a team he expects to get the job done.

He's alluded to a tough schedule and we know we're managing injuries. I expect we'll see some rotation.

[greenlex]

Just for balance, Hearts and Aberdeen started with strong teams in those games and still lost.

It isn't as simple as play your strongest 11 and win, make changes and lose.

I expect David Gray will have full respect for the opposition and put out a team he expects to get the job done.

He's alluded to a tough schedule and we know we're managing injuries. I expect we'll see some rotation.

Easy cop out. He thought that against Kelty. Get your best available 11 on the park every time. If the jobs not done there’s no excuse. Plenty time to rotate when the tie is secured. Anything else is an obvious risk however small.

[Billy Whizz]

Strongest team for an hour

[wookie70]

Clydebank seemingly sold out bottom tier. Brilliant effort if true

[Wilson]

Easy cop out. He thought that against Kelty. Get your best available 11 on the park every time. If the jobs not done there’s no excuse. Plenty time to rotate when the tie is secured. Anything else is an obvious risk however small.

Cop out? Rubbish.

It is a squad game. You might not like it but it is.

I'm struggling to contain my amusement at folk panicking about Clydebank.

However, there will be plenty on here calling for a full strength 11 starting against Clydebank. Then slating hibs for the amount of injuries or tiredness in the next league game.

Gray will respect the opposition. Hibs will win.

[greenlex]

Cop out? Rubbish.

It is a squad game. You might not like it but it is.

I'm struggling to contain my amusement at folk panicking about Clydebank.

However, there will be plenty on here calling for a full strength 11 starting against Clydebank. Then slating hibs for the amount of injuries or tiredness in the next league game.

Gray will respect the opposition. Hibs will win.
It’s not rubbish’s It is a cop out. Managers say it all the time. “The team I put out was enough to win the game”. Well if you didn’t then it wasn’t. Not just cup games league games too. Get the best side in the park every time and there’s no excuses. Get the game won then make changes.

[Eyrie]

We have a week to prepare for Clydebank and then another week before we play Ross County so we should start with a full strength team and look to build a decent lead. Then we can make early substitutions to rest key players like Boyle, Gayle and Triantis.

[Wilson]

It’s not rubbish’s It is a cop out. Managers say it all the time. “The team I put out was enough to win the game”. Well if you didn’t then it wasn’t. Not just cup games league games too. Get the best side in the park every time and there’s no excuses. Get the game won then make changes.

And if you put the best team out and they're knackered? They struggle and nobody here rates the bench? Does he get thanked for making changes at that point? Probably not. If we lose with our strongest available 11 will folk shrug and be happy that at least we started full strength? Probably not.

And you conveniently ignore the schedule. Or the graft that has gone into it. That is fine for the lay person but not for the manager or players that have to win through it.

[GloryGlory]

Even dropping a few first team regulars should see us win by at least 4 goals, they are decent at their level but that level is miles away from hibs level

I'm not so sure. Some of our squad fillers aren't really that much better than "their" level, IMHO. A bit better, maybe, but not much better.

Potential banana skin as I'm sure they'll get an extra buzz from being in the limelight and playing at a big stadium like ER in front of a biggish crowd.

[GloryGlory]

We have a week to prepare for Clydebank and then another week before we play Ross County so we should start with a full strength team and look to build a decent lead. Then we can make early substitutions to rest key players like Boyle, Gayle and Triantis.

Get a few goals ahead, preferably by HT, and players can be rested.

[Allant1981]

I'm not so sure. Some of our squad fillers aren't really that much better than "their" level, IMHO. A bit better, maybe, but not much better.

Potential banana skin as I'm sure they'll get an extra buzz from being in the limelight and playing at a big stadium like ER in front of a biggish crowd.

Sorry but that's just nonsense, the guys on our bench yesterday are light years in front of Clydebank level despite them not getting regular football with us

[GloryGlory]

Sorry but that's just nonsense, the guys on our bench yesterday are light years in front of Clydebank level despite them not getting regular football with us

I can't recall some of them ever showing it. :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

Hibs don’t have a massive squad available to rotate too much anyway so don’t expect too many changes.

I also think the level we are at we should go strong and get game won.

Keep momentum going and keep fitness levels up.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

We should be able to beat Clydebank at home comfortably regardless of the team we put out. They're 6th tier, the equalivant through this side of the country is Musselburgh Athletic. I'd even fancy Harry McKirdy to score against them, maybe in the last 5 minutes. 🙂

[greenlex]

And if you put the best team out and they're knackered? They struggle and nobody here rates the bench? Does he get thanked for making changes at that point? Probably not. If we lose with our strongest available 11 will folk shrug and be happy that at least we started full strength? Probably not.

And you conveniently ignore the schedule. Or the graft that has gone into it. That is fine for the lay person but not for the manager or players that have to win through it.

The players had very near a full week to prepare for yesterday. They have another full week to prepare for this game. There is something horrendously wrong with our club if they aren’t rested enough to blow away Clydebank inside 45 mins to an hour. After that make the rotations we can. The remaining players on the park should be in training mode by this time in any case. If it pans out different then we needed our best players on from the start. They’ll have had plenty recovery time when this match comes. Like I said if we then get beat there is no excuses. Won’t be happy of course not but have no excuse.
i think we won’t ever agree on the options so I’m out.

[AdidasHibernian]

Some rotation but strong enough to have the game wrapped up within first half then bring in Bowie/Youan etc for minutes to get them back up to speed.

Last thing we want is a Darvel situation like the Sheep had. Keep the momentum but also be professional and get a result.

[erin go bragh]

Even dropping a few first team regulars should see us win by at least 4 goals, they are decent at their level but that level is miles away from hibs level

SDG will have learned from the Kelty Hearts game, what can happen by playing a depleted team. Strongest team for me and get the game won before playing any unmatch fit players/younger.
Looking forward to it, scottish cup ties are brilliant.

[B.H.F.C]

Gray won’t make many changes IMO. Apart from anything else, there aren’t too many available to bring in.

Strong team, win the game then make changes once that’s done.

[Since90+2]

Not sure I'd agree our fringe players are about their level. They play in the 6th tier in Scotland, any of our guys in the squad wouldn't drop that low if they left Hibs.

[flash]

Some of the players could definitely do with a rest so would expect a few changes.

[Wilson]

Some rotation but strong enough to have the game wrapped up within first half then bring in Bowie/Youan etc for minutes to get them back up to speed.

Last thing we want is a Darvel situation like the Sheep had. Keep the momentum but also be professional and get a result.

Darvel beat a full strength Aberdeen team. So what is this situation you're on about? Just not winning the game? Because just referencing bad results for other teams says nothing about using the extended squad.

I'll be happy if Gray can field his strongest side.

I just don't feel that folk should panic. If Levitt gets another start? If 35 year old Gayle gets rested 60 mins after consecutive starts? We can wear it and we're only playing Clydebank.

The team will be fit. Focused. And a couple of levels above Clydebank. Whomever we start.

Due respect but get the job done.

[Since452]

Not sure I'd agree our fringe players are about their level. They play in the 6th tier in Scotland, any of our guys in the squad wouldn't drop that low if they left Hibs.

Their best players wouldn't make our bench

[Skol]

Each season should have three goals. A run in each of the cups and a minimum of top six finish

The league cup is gone. We have made good progress towards the league, albeit it’s by no means safe yet. A Scottish cup run is also key

Our change in fortunes has been built of a 3-5-2 formation and a pretty stable selection policy, albeit subs, especially in midfield have been a bit hit or miss.

I don’t see why we would change formation or significantly change personnel as that brings risk that we don’t need to introduce.

I see an argument for resting gayle. Miller/cadden and cadden/obita are sensible variations. In midfield if newell isn’t ready we stick with triantis and probably levitt. Nothing much else should change unless we have injury or new signings.

[AdidasHibernian]

Darvel beat a full strength Aberdeen team. So what is this situation you're on about? Just not winning the game? Because just referencing bad results for other teams says nothing about using the extended squad.

I'll be happy if Gray can field his strongest side.

I just don't feel that folk should panic. If Levitt gets another start? If 35 year old Gayle gets rested 60 mins after consecutive starts? We can wear it and we're only playing Clydebank.

The team will be fit. Focused. And a couple of levels above Clydebank. Whomever we start.

Due respect but get the job done.


Simply stating if we put out our best team or a rotation team we should go out and do the job to avoid a potential Darvel situation that is all.

[Allant1981]

SDG will have learned from the Kelty Hearts game, what can happen by playing a depleted team. Strongest team for me and get the game won before playing nin match fit players/younger.
Looking forward to it, scottish cup ties are brilliant.

Obviously anything can happen in a one off game but some suggesting some of our fringe players won't be good enough to beat clydebank is just crazy. There is no need to be playing the likes of gayle, triantis etc against clydebank, mckirdy, NMW or amos are more than capable of playing these guys

[HFC93]

I would rest Gayle but go full strength apart from that. Go out and the win the game early and make a few subs after we've put it out of sight.

[Billy Whizz]

I think Moriah-Welsh and Obita are suspended for this one, so 2 places up for grabs in the squad

[MJ hibs]

Can't believe some folk want us to go full strength for this. Give all the top boys a rest.

[Garymcl]

Cmon guys let’s get these two stands sold out asap ,the team is on a roll and it is the Scottish cup ,if we happen to go all the way and win it you’ll want to say you were at every round :thumbsup::flag:

[LaMotta]

Cmon guys let’s get these two stands sold out asap ,the team is on a roll and it is the Scottish cup ,if we happen to go all the way and win it you’ll want to say you were at every round :thumbsup::flag:

Poor sales for the Clydebank game highlight one of the main benefits to the club of a loyalty point system. Loyalty points would easily add a couple of thousand on the gate IMO.

[LaMotta]

Can't believe some folk want us to go full strength for this. Give all the top boys a rest.

Can't believe anyone would ignore the examples detailed in this thread about Darvel, Brora and Kelty and think that playing a strong team would be anything other than sensible.

[Skol]

Win the game then make changes during the game is the sensible approach

Imagine the fall out on here if we make changes and either lose or make hard work of it. Also the impact on morale could impact the other improvements we have seen

[Green-Hibee-7]

Learn from our Kelty horror show. Play as strong a team as possible and get the job done early. Then start rotating.

Looking forward to it.

[MJ hibs]

Can't believe anyone would ignore the examples detailed in this thread about Darvel, Brora and Kelty and think that playing a strong team would be anything other than sensible.

I'm not saying play the u18s but the second half performance yesterday showed the players need a rest.

[LaMotta]

I'm not saying play the u18s but the second half performance yesterday showed the players need a rest.

I don't think pro footballers playing one game a week need a rest TBH. Get the game in the bag and then we can take players off if need be.

[Tambo]

Minimum changes for this one, can make changes at halftime or the 60 minute mark if we are comfortably winning which we should be.

Good effort from their fans.

A good cup run is what the fans expect.

[BoomtownHibees]

Spurs demonstrating exactly what can happen in these games

[Colr]

Hopefully Hibs can do better job that Spurs are doing against lower ranked opposition!

[hibsbollah]

It’s not rubbish’s It is a cop out. Managers say it all the time. “The team I put out was enough to win the game”. Well if you didn’t then it wasn’t. Not just cup games league games too. Get the best side in the park every time and there’s no excuses. Get the game won then make changes.

Problem is, these sort of games are promised to squad players as their opportunity to get a start. Also, players need rotated to stay fresh. Its not realistic to just play your best eleven every week.

[Tambo]

Smith

O'Hora
Rocky
Iredale

Miller
N.Cadden

Triantis
Levitt
Rudi

Boyle
Hoilett

We don't really have much at the back to change around anyway, Kwon for Triantis is the only real change in midfield if NMW is suspended, could be a chance for Landers or Clelland for a place in the squad, hopefully Youan is back.

[Jones28]

Strongest team please, have the game won by half time and then bring in the youngsters for a run out. Would be good to see as many get game time as possible.

[Pete70]

If Nicky Cadden has a broken nose he’ll likely be out so I’d bring in Rudi. I’d also rest Gayle and give McKirdy a chance. I may even be tempted to start Hoilett for Boyle. Other than that, same goalie, defence and midfield that started yesterday if all fit.

[greenlex]

Problem is, these sort of games are promised to squad players as their opportunity to get a start. Also, players need rotated to stay fresh. It’s not realistic to just play your best eleven every week.
I be willing to bet you there is not one player squad or otherwise promised a start, even in these games. They might be promised game time but never a start. Anything else would be madness. If any player can’t play at least 45 mins in the middle of 13 days then I’d be questioning their fitness, attitude and commitment. I’d go further and say I’d be absolutely gobsmacked if the sports science guys would disagree.

[B.H.F.C]

Problem is, these sort of games are promised to squad players as their opportunity to get a start. Also, players need rotated to stay fresh. Its not realistic to just play your best eleven every week.

Realistic to play your best available 11 every week. We’re back to one game a week so there’s no real need to make changes for the sake of it and I don’t think we will. We might look after the likes of Gayle but there won’t be much beyond that. And I don’t think anyone who has been sitting on the bench lately will have been promised anything in a game like this.

[Paul1642]

This would be a great game for Myko to be fit for, or even better Myko and Bowie getting 45 each.

Levitt needs to start if fit.

Other than that Rudi is the only unused sub from the Motherwell game that should feature.

We can’t risk playing the laddies in a game where defeat would be a disaster, and there’s no benefit to playing the likes of Amos and McKirdy who are clearly finished at the club, other than perhaps putting them in the shop window to show that they are at least fit.

[WestCoastHibby]

Some people filling their nappy’s unnecessarily imo
We should be fine but I’d exercise caution to making sweeping changes starting line up

[greenlex]

Some people filling their nappy’s unnecessarily imo
We should be fine but I’d exercise caution to making sweeping changes starting line up
Nappy filler!!!!!

[bod]

This would be a great game for Myko to be fit for, or even better Myko and Bowie getting 45 each.

Levitt needs to start if fit.

Other than that Rudi is the only unused sub from the Motherwell game that should feature.

We can’t risk playing the laddies in a game where defeat would be a disaster, and there’s no benefit to playing the likes of Amos and McKirdy who are clearly finished at the club, other than perhaps putting them in the shop window to show that they are at least fit.

Give them the last 20 IF we’re 3 or 4 up or a goal behind

[Dashing Bob S]

If Nicky Cadden has a broken nose he’ll likely be out so I’d bring in Rudi. I’d also rest Gayle and give McKirdy a chance. I may even be tempted to start Hoilett for Boyle. Other than that, same goalie, defence and midfield that started yesterday if all fit.

Decent shout. The likes of McKirdy, M-W etc take a lot of stick but they haven’t had game time to prove themselves like some of the others who have benefited from Gray’s rehab

[B.H.F.C]

Decent shout. The likes of McKirdy, M-W etc take a lot of stick but they haven’t had game time to prove themselves like some of the others who have benefited from Gray’s rehab

I really don’t see any point in giving the likes of McKirdy any game tine. It’s clear we want rid of him. Gray has already said he’s hoping that Myko and Bowie will be back in the squad for the game. Much better used to help them get back up to speed with however many minutes they can manage.

[scm70nyd1973]

Personally I have nightmares when I think back to previous games v Clydebank or the Bankies as they were/are known.

Never recall a happy time in the mid to late 70s and early 80s going to Kilbowie.

That cup exit was dire - not helped when I got into my car to find the Poppy Pilferers had just hoofed Celtic out the cup (or the Huns - can’t recall which).

I think we won 5-1 there in the 90s and that stands out coz I just can never recall any good times leaving Kilbowie.

We toiled against them at ER in ‘89 (?) in the LC - think that Goram scored the winning penalty in a shoot out.

I just want us to field our best team and get to HT in a comfortable position so I can sleep easy.

Kelly Hearts wasn’t too flash for us so we can’t expect a barrow load of goals.

[Mcbizz1998]

Lots of mentions of Brora, Darvel and even Tranmere v Spurs. Difference is, all of these games were away for the bigger teams in the fixture. I’d be a lot more inclined to play a strong team if we were away to Clydebank but it’s at ER, on a big, good quality pitch.

A bit like that Andorran mob we played in Europe a few years ago. They can make it difficult in their ****ty wee pitch but we absolutely scudded them back at ER.

[LancsHibs]

Strong team please, as I’m making the effort to come up for it😁

[DaveF]

Hopefully sales pick up this week - the efforts of the players in recent weeks, deserves a good support.

[HibeeMackenzie]

Didn’t realise there was just two stands open and assumed season ticket seats were reserved… some bassa has taxed my seat

[wookie70]

I'd far rather see Clelland get some game time than McKirdy. He will definitely match McKirdy's energy and that is all Harry has really shown so far. I want us to start with the strongest team available without risking anyone who is carrying knocks that could be aggravated. We are playing a non league side at home on a good pitch. It isn't 100% a win but it is as close as it can be an we really tucked away teams at home in the League Cup this season so I have no fear about this one

[Mcbizz1998]

Hopefully Rudi starts and maybe see a late run out for Bowie?

[hibsbollah]

I be willing to bet you there is not one player squad or otherwise promised a start, even in these games. They might be promised game time but never a start. Anything else would be madness. If any player can’t play at least 45 mins in the middle of 13 days then I’d be questioning their fitness, attitude and commitment. I’d go further and say I’d be absolutely gobsmacked if the sports science guys would disagree.

I’m willing to bet you that we will never get to prove or disprove it either way :greengrin

A friend of mine is a full time professional in the scottish first division. He was previously at a championship side, and was promised the cup games even though he wasnt first choice in his position and without injury wouldnt have got a chance to start. They drew Hearts in the cup that year, and my mate, who is agood Hibby, was delighted, was massively fired up to play them and trained like a dog off a leash for 2 weeks. Unfortunately the manager went back on his word. My friend was less than pleased and moved on the following season. So it does happen on occasion.

[1875Sean]

Clydebank or not mckirdy should be nowhere near the starting lineup

[Colr]

I really don’t see any point in giving the likes of McKirdy any game tine.

Totally.

[Dashing Bob S]

Going to swim against the tide here and say McKirdy plays and scores a couple and plays himself back into contention

[AdidasHibernian]

Agree with others regarding McKirdy and Amos etc.. They clearly aren't in future plans so really better to try and play others surely, failing that if they play and do well it might help possible teams decide they are worth a punt helping us move them on perhaps?

[Bishop Hibee]

Smith

Iredale
Rocky
O’Hora

Molotnikov
Levitt
Triantis
Kwon
Miller

Boyle
Hoilett

Hopefully get Newell and Bowie some game time off the bench.

[JimBHibees]

Smith

Iredale
Rocky
O’Hora

Molotnikov
Levitt
Triantis
Kwon
Miller

Boyle
Hoilett

Hopefully get Newell and Bowie some game time off the bench.

Think Newell likely to be out for a few weeks. Myko possibility for Saturday i think

[LustForLeith]

Said it on Twitter

We put out a team against Clydebank as if we’re playing in the final

No mucking about. No fringe players who wont be here next season

Treat them with the respect we failed to show Kelty

If it’s comfortable then we can start brining on subs etc

[Jones28]

Said it on Twitter

We put out a team against Clydebank as if we’re playing in the final

No mucking about. No fringe players who wont be here next season

Treat them with the respect we failed to show Kelty

If it’s comfortable then we can start brining on subs etc

Wouldn't want to see us get in a similar pickle to the Kelty game.

[AlbertK86]

We have a week to prepare for Clydebank and then another week before we play Ross County so we should start with a full strength team and look to build a decent lead. Then we can make early substitutions to rest key players like Boyle, Gayle and Triantis.

Totally agree


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[TrinityHFC]

Poor sales for the Clydebank game highlight one of the main benefits to the club of a loyalty point system. Loyalty points would easily add a couple of thousand on the gate IMO.

Nah and was never worth the bother.

[Cooshed Kid]

Anyone else remember Kelty Hearts? I know SDG will take this game more seriously. I doubt there will be much in the way of giving mere squad players a run out. We are on a roll and can't afford to take our foot off the gas as the Yanks say.

[B.H.F.C]

Think sales will pick up a fair bit and we’ll get a decent crowd in for this type of game. On a good run just now and pricing is decent.

I’ve still to buy and it’s just through laziness and there not being any real urgency to do so that I haven’t. Think a lot of people will be the same.

[1875M]

Full strength team - no mucking around. Changes can be made if we go 2/3-0 up.

[Mcbizz1998]

Think sales will pick up. I haven’t bought yet as none of the guys I usually go with can make it but as I live locally I’ll probably end up going by myself providing the weather isn’t shocking.

[CraigHibee]

Wouldn't want to see us get in a similar pickle to the Kelty game.

that's a little salty..... :greengrin

[LaMotta]

Nah and was never worth the bother.

What do you mean Nah? You don't think loyalty points would increase the attendance on Saturday? Of course it would.

[erin go bragh]

Nah and was never worth the bother.

Every other club with a decent fan base manage to have a loyalty points system without any bother.
Massive mistake doing away with the loyalty points in the first place.
Any yes the poster was correct in saying it would have added a good few thousand in to Saturdays game.

[GRA]

Give McKirdy a start. I'd like to see if he can break his duck after 2 and half years. If he can't score against the likes of Clydebank he'll never score for us.

[Hibs3-2]

Smith

Miller
Rocky
Ohora
Obita

NMW
Kwon

Rudi
Levitt
Hoilett

Mckirdy

[Cooshed Kid]

Anyone else remember Kelty Hearts? I know SDG will take this game more seriously. I doubt there will be much in the way of giving mere squad players a run out. We are on a roll and can't afford to take our foot off the gas as the Yanks say.


Smith

Miller
Rocky
Ohora
Obita

NMW
Kwon

Rudi
Levitt
Hoilett

Mckirdy
Wow! Hoilett and McKirdy up front. Clydebank can play an extra striker as they won't need a 'keeper.

[Since452]

Same as I always say for these games. Strongest team, get the game won and then make the changes if we're looking comfortable.

[HIBS NUTS]

Hopefully McKirdy is gone soon, one of the worst strikers ever to play for hibs, I don’t get that he will come good, absolutely no evidence for that.
Wish him all the best , and hope he continues in good health.
But play our strongest team, and if we get a few goals up, play others.

[TrinityHFC]

What do you mean Nah? You don't think loyalty points would increase the attendance on Saturday? Of course it would.

No I don’t.

[TrinityHFC]

Every other club with a decent fan base manage to have a loyalty points system without any bother.
Massive mistake doing away with the loyalty points in the first place.
Any yes the poster was correct in saying it would have added a good few thousand in to Saturdays game.

The massive mistake was bringing it in. For us it wasn’t needed. A small number of people liked the status but it was out of proportion the work required with it for the benefits.

Talking about adding thousands to the attendance for this is laughable.

[LaMotta]

No I don’t.

:hilarious

[Since452]

Two of us going but will buy tickets later in the week

[scoopyboy]

What do you mean Nah? You don't think loyalty points would increase the attendance on Saturday? Of course it would.

Why would loyalty points have increased the attendance this Saturday against Clydebank?

For a couple of seasons I had full points and IIRC it entitled you to buy tickets but at the same price as anyone else.

I don't see what difference loyalty points would make.

[LaMotta]

The massive mistake was bringing it in. For us it wasn’t needed. A small number of people liked the status but it was out of proportion the work required with it for the benefits.

Talking about adding thousands to the attendance for this is laughable.

6 out of 8 in our ticket network are not going on Saturday who would have went if loyalty points were in operation. People can think what they like about that mindset but its a fact.The most laughable idea on this thread is your reluctance to accept that loyalty points will result in some people buying tickets who wouldn't have.

Hearts far superior home attendances to us for run of the mill cup games back that up as well.

[LaMotta]

Why would loyalty points have increased the attendance this Saturday against Clydebank?

For a couple of seasons I had full points and IIRC it entitled you to buy tickets but at the same price as anyone else.

I don't see what difference loyalty points would make.

Because anyone buying tickets for the Clydebank would be allocated loyalty points. So it tops up your points total and increases chances of getting tickets for derbies, away cup games, Ibrox etc.

[greenlex]

Why would loyalty points have increased the attendance this Saturday against Clydebank?

For a couple of seasons I had full points and IIRC it entitled you to buy tickets but at the same price as anyone else.

I don't see what difference loyalty points would make.
To keep the points topped up. Most diehards will be there in any case but there will be some that would have gone just for the points but might not be there on Saturday.

[flash]

Because anyone buying tickets for the Clydebank would be allocated loyalty points. So it tops up your points total and increases chances of getting tickets for derbies, away cup games, Ibrox etc.

Bit ironic that 6 of your group aren't showing loyalty because points aren't available.

[Since90+2]

Because anyone buying tickets for the Clydebank would be allocated loyalty points. So it tops up your points total and increases chances of getting tickets for derbies, away cup games, Ibrox etc.

You'd maybe get a few hundred more going purely on the basis of loyalty points, certainly wouldn't be thousands as has been suggested.

[scoopyboy]

Because anyone buying tickets for the Clydebank would be allocated loyalty points. So it tops up your points total and increases chances of getting tickets for derbies, away cup games, Ibrox etc.

Ah, with you now La Motta.

I wrongly thought you meant loyalty points got you a better deal on home cup tickets, silly me:greengrin

[scoopyboy]

To keep the points topped up. Most diehards will be there in any case but there will be some that would have gone just for the points but might not be there on Saturday.

Got it now, senior moment I'm afraid.

[Since452]

Anyone going to this game should be guaranteed a ticket for the final which we'll obviously be in 😉

[LaMotta]

You'd maybe get a few hundred more going purely on the basis of loyalty points, certainly wouldn't be thousands as has been suggested.

I think people are underestimating the importance of building up points to get tynie tickets.

Last season of Loyalty Points 2015/16- League Cup quarter final at ER - attendance 11,891.
2 seasons later after Loyalty Points gone- League Cup quarter final at ER - attendance 8,535.

Clearly varying factors contributing to that (including at least 1000 more away fans at the first game) but I think there is no doubt having loyalty points increases attendances for such games. I merely pointed out it was a benefit of the loyalty point scheme to the club to generate better sales, not sure how anyone can argue with that. Whether its worth it overall is up for debate.

[Donegal Hibby]

I can’t believe I’m saying this after I was so against the changes we made against Kelty though this is one I’d probably make a few in like I’d start Rudi and give Campbell a rest and maybe Triantis too with players like Levitt , NMW and Obita playing possibly.

[LaMotta]

Ah, with you now La Motta.

I wrongly thought you meant loyalty points got you a better deal on home cup tickets, silly me:greengrin

:aok:

[LaMotta]

Bit ironic that 6 of your group aren't showing loyalty because points aren't available.

Everything's a choice isn't it in relation to time and money. Saving a bit of cash and time on Saturday not unimportant in helping us get to support the team up at Aberdeen and Ross County (despite us not getting any loyalty points :wink:). There is no doubt there are others in a similar situation. Hopefully see you at Ross County:aok:

And to directly address your point there - that's exactly the point I'm making about the benefit the club of "Loyalty Points" - Loyalty points encourage loyalty ( = more ticket sales). Not having them doesn't encourage loyalty.

[erin go bragh]

Clydebank with over 2000 fans behind them are a banana skin that we need to take seriously or suffer being embarrassed like Hearts( Borra Rangers) or Aberdeen ( Darvil)
Looking forward to this one.

[Since452]

Clydebank with over 2000 fans behind them are a banana skin that we need to take seriously or suffer being embarrassed like Hearts( Borra Rangers) or Aberdeen ( Darvil)
Looking forward to this one.

Brilliant support they're bringing through. Fair play.

[JimBHibees]

Clydebank with over 2000 fans behind them are a banana skin that we need to take seriously or suffer being embarrassed like Hearts( Borra Rangers) or Aberdeen ( Darvil)
Looking forward to this one.

Hats off to them for that

[BILLYHIBS]

Clydebank with over 2000 fans behind them are a banana skin that we need to take seriously or suffer being embarrassed like Hearts( Borra Rangers) or Aberdeen ( Darvil)
Looking forward to this one.

Or Kelty Arbroath Stirling Albion Airdrieonians East Fife and Clydebank

No room for f#ck ups

[Dashing Bob S]

How many tickets have we sold?

[Since90+2]

Brilliant support they're bringing through. Fair play.

Will be similar to when we played Bonyrigg at Tynecastle when it was basically hearts fans from the area, this time it will be Sevco and Celtic fans.

[Since90+2]

I think people are underestimating the importance of building up points to get tynie tickets.

Last season of Loyalty Points 2015/16- League Cup quarter final at ER - attendance 11,891.
2 seasons later after Loyalty Points gone- League Cup quarter final at ER - attendance 8,535.

Clearly varying factors contributing to that (including at least 1000 more away fans at the first game) but I think there is no doubt having loyalty points increases attendances for such games. I merely pointed out it was a benefit of the loyalty point scheme to the club to generate better sales, not sure how anyone can argue with that. Whether its worth it overall is up for debate.

I don't think you can directly relate that to loyalty points, too many other factors to consider IMO. And as you say a much bigger travelling support too.

There will definitely be a small impact, but nowhere near additional thousands of home fans purely for that reason.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Let's learn our lessons from the Kelty game at the start of the season. Play pretty much our strongest team and if the game is put to bed by half time then we can rotate.

I would go with this team providing nobody new comes in

Smith

OHora Rocky Iredale

C. Cadden. Obita

Triantis, Campbell Molotnikov

Boyle Youan


Subs - Bursik, Newell, N Cadden, Mckirdy. Gayle, Hoilett, Kwon, Macintyre.Miller, Levitt

[Wee Scottie Dug]

I can’t believe I’m saying this after I was so against the changes we made against Kelty though this is one I’d probably make a few in like I’d start Rudi and give Campbell a rest and maybe Triantis too with players like Levitt , NMW and Obita playing possibly.

I’d like to think our admin guys will know that Obita and NMW are both suspended for this game :rolleyes:

[Donegal Hibby]

I’d like to think our admin guys will know that Obita and NMW are both suspended for this game :rolleyes:

Didn’t realise they were suspended tbh .. doesn’t help in resting a few players . I would still give Rudi and Levitt a run out though.

[andrew70]

https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewjeffrey/p/scottish-cup-4th-round?r=2f20qe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

apologies for the above, here’s the corrected version.

who will spring a shock? Mussy away at Accies?

[erin go bragh]

----------------------Smith-------------------
-------O'Hara-----Rocky--------Iredale------
--Miller-----------------------------C Cadden
----Triantis-----Levitt----------Rudi---------
--------Boyle-------------Bowie--------------

[LaMotta]

I don't think you can directly relate that to loyalty points, too many other factors to consider IMO. And as you say a much bigger travelling support too.

There will definitely be a small impact, but nowhere near additional thousands of home fans purely for that reason.

No of course not as I said, many variables. But it was over 3k more for a chance to get us into a semi final. You are quite right we can't attribute that all directly to loyalty points, however there is no way of being able to say for certain that a large portion of that wasn't down to loyalty points.

Even if it is a relatively small impact as you are suggesting - multiply that over 3 or 4 cup games a season and the extra sales begin to add up.

[Donegal Hibby]

…………………... smith………………...

……….O’hora . Rocky . Iredale….

. Miller . Triantis . Kwon . Rudi .

…………………..Levitt ………………….

………….Boyle ….. Mckirdy*……..

* probably not a popular choice though if he’s still here I’d give him a run out.

I’d have liked to rest Boyle and Iredale though just don’t think we have any options to do this .

[B.H.F.C]

…………………... smith………………...

……….O’hora . Rocky . Iredale….

. Miller . Triantis . Kwon . Rudi .

…………………..Levitt ………………….

………….Boyle ….. Mckirdy*……..

* probably not a popular choice though if he’s still here I’d give him a run out.

I’d have liked to rest Boyle and Iredale though just don’t think we have any options to do this .

It’s beyond me why anyone would want to just give McKirdy a run out. Clydebank or not, he’s done absolutely nothing to deserve it.

We should only be putting players on the park that might, at some point, make some kind of contribution.

[Donegal Hibby]

It’s beyond me why anyone would want to just give McKirdy a run out. Clydebank or not, he’s done absolutely nothing to deserve it.

We should only be putting players on the park that might, at some point, make some kind of contribution.

Pretty limited on attacking options at the minute and it’s been a hectic schedule of games with a tough away game against Ross County coming up .

[B.H.F.C]

Pretty limited on attacking options at the minute and it’s been a hectic schedule of games with a tough away game against Ross County coming up .

Gray has said Myko and Bowie should be back in the squad. I wouldn’t expect Bowie to be near the starting line up but if Myko has come through a couple of weeks of full training OK then I don’t see why he couldn’t. Only way they’ll get built back up is by playing. Beyond that you have Gayle, Hoilett and Boyle. Hopefully Youan’s toe is better as well.

In short, plenty options but McKirdy shouldn’t be one of them. If any of the above mentioned are back involved the I reckon he’ll drop out conpletely anyway.

[Shrekko]

…………………... smith………………...

……….O’hora . Rocky . Iredale….

. Miller . Triantis . Kwon . Rudi .

…………………..Levitt ………………….

………….Boyle ….. Mckirdy*……..

* probably not a popular choice though if he’s still here I’d give him a run out.

I’d have liked to rest Boyle and Iredale though just don’t think we have any options to do this .

Nobody in this Hibs team remotely needs a rest unless they're injured. Even Boyler has been sub a few times this season. I'm struggling to think of anyone who's been even close to starting and finishing games every week apart from maybe Triantis since he came back.

Lets keep the momentum going and have our current strongest line up entertain us for at least 65 minutes and put it to bed. We're too threadbare to think of mucking around here.

Boyler - and Josh Campbell, should (and will) be licking their lips for a game like this.

[B.H.F.C]

Nobody in this Hibs team remotely needs a rest unless they're injured. Even Boyler has been sub a few times this season. I'm struggling to think of anyone who's been even close to starting and finishing games every week apart from maybe Triantis since he came back.

Lets keep the momentum going and have our current strongest line up entertain us for at least 65 minutes and put it to bed. We're too threadbare to think of mucking around here.

Boyler - and Josh Campbell, should (and will) be licking their lips for a game like this.

We also only have one midweek game between now and the split so it’s not as if we’re overloaded with fixtures now. Just keep playing, keep scoring and keep the momentum going.

[Shrekko]

We also only have one midweek game between now and the split so it’s not as if we’re overloaded with fixtures now. Just keep playing, keep scoring and keep the momentum going.

Absolutely.

I could be wrong but I'm guessing only a handful of our players will end up playing more than 30 full games this season. They're not exactly being flogged! They play on mainly perfect pitches at a pace that is far more sedate than it was even 15 years ago.

I frankly don't want to see players getting a game just for the sake of it in place of others who deserve their place. If we're 5-0 up after an hour then they can do what they want though.

[Since90+2]

Absolutely.

I could be wrong but I'm guessing only a handful of our players will end up playing more than 30 full games this season. They're not exactly being flogged! They play on mainly perfect pitches at a pace that is far more sedate than it was even 15 years ago.

I frankly don't want to see players getting a game just for the sake of it in place of others who deserve their place. If we're 5-0 up after an hour then they can do what they want though.

Not sure about the game being more sedated than 15 years ago. Players these days are fitter, stronger and quicker than they have ever been.

[Shrekko]

Not sure about the game being more sedated than 15 years ago. Players these days are fitter, stronger and quicker than they have ever been.

Aye so they should manage one game a week!

I actually meant the game is less physical in terms of contact.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aye so they should manage one game a week!

I actually meant the game is less physical in terms of contact.

One game a week would be fine though we have had games on Nov 23 ,26 and 30 , we had games on Dec 21 , 26 and 29 .. Jan 2 , 5 and 11 and certain teams like Killie and Motherwell have been struggling with injuries and stating what a hectic period it’s been and how players are more at risk of injuries.

Get what some of you are saying about Mckirdy though with a couple of tough league games coming up in Ross County away and Aberdeen at home I don’t think it would be a bad idea in a game we should win comfortably to rest a few players like Campbell and the Cadden’s who have put in a serious shift in what’s been since before Christmas a hectic schedule of games .

[Cooshed Kid]

One game a week would be fine though we have had games on Nov 23 ,26 and 30 , we had games on Dec 21 , 26 and 29 .. Jan 2 , 5 and 11 and certain teams like Killie and Motherwell have been struggling with injuries and stating what a hectic period it’s been and how players are more at risk of injuries.

Get what some of you are saying about Mckirdy though with a couple of tough league games coming up in Ross County away and Aberdeen at home I don’t think it would be a bad idea in a game we should win comfortably to rest a few players like Campbell and the Cadden’s who have put in a serious shift in what’s been since before Christmas a hectic schedule of games .
Seriously, Donegal? A Cup game is not a bounce game at HTC. For Clydebank, this is potentially their Cup final.

You yourself mentioned the Kelty catastrophe in an earlier post. Cup games are famous for upsets. We are on an incredible run and the last thing we can afford to do now is be as complacent as we were in the League Cup. We need to maintain the momentum. We need to start strong, win the game convincingly in the first hour and if we can do that then we can relax somewhat and put on squad players.

[Wilson]

Seriously, Donegal? A Cup game is not a bounce game at HTC. For Clydebank, this is potentially their Cup final.

You yourself mentioned the Kelty catastrophe in an earlier post. Cup games are famous for upsets. We are on an incredible run and the last thing we can afford to do now is be as complacent as we were in the League Cup. We need to maintain the momentum. We need to start strong, win the game convincingly in the first hour and if we can do that then we can relax somewhat and put on squad players.

You realise there is quite a difference between a manager using his squad effectively and a bounce game at HTC?

Some of the histrionics on here are now getting quite funny. Bounce game. Honestly.

I think Gray has already set his stall out. He wants players on the subs bench to know they are a part of things. Just as well because if you all insist on hammering the first eleven, then they'll be needed for tougher games than Clydebank!

[KdyHby]

https://www.clydebankpost.co.uk/sport/24852354.clydebank-fan-march-planned-ahead-hibernian-scottish-cup-clash/

[Since452]

McKirdy shouldn't be anywhere near the starting lineup. This is the Scottish Cup.

[USA_Hibee]

Let's put the strongest squad we can out there. The spurs game at the weekend has given me the fear.

[Chorley Hibee]

McKirdy shouldn't be anywhere near the starting lineup. This is the Scottish Cup.

He's a prime example of how we need players in during this window.

A guy we're actively trying to punt to anybody being spoken about as a starter this weekend.

It's bad enough he's taking a space on the bench most weeks, let alone starting.

Would have been nice to get a few bodies in for this weekend, as it would have been a good game to get them involved in before the more difficult fixtures start.

[B.H.F.C]

You realise there is quite a difference between a manager using his squad effectively and a bounce game at HTC?

Some of the histrionics on here are now getting quite funny. Bounce game. Honestly.

I think Gray has already set his stall out. He wants players on the subs bench to know they are a part of things. Just as well because if you all insist on hammering the first eleven, then they'll be needed for tougher games than Clydebank!

I think the point is we don’t need to hammer the first 11.

By the time Clydebank comes round they won’t have played for a week and won’t play for a week after that. They had a busy time over Christmas but that’s gone.

The likes of McKirdy have only been on the bench because we haven’t had anyone else. If Bowie and Myko are back in the squad as is hoped, he won’t even make the bench, never mind start the game as some are mentioning.

[Shrekko]

I don’t think it would be a bad idea in a game we should win comfortably to rest a few players like Campbell and the Cadden’s who have put in a serious shift in what’s been since before Christmas a hectic schedule of games .

We're not Real Madrid with a 65 game schedule and team full of guys on international duty - lets get things in perspective here.

Josh and the Caddens haven't even played 90 minutes week in, week out, this season. JC played about 70 minutes on Saturday and NC played about 20- are you honestly saying they can't be used for 65-70 minutes against a lower league team this week?! Pro football players are paid to play football!

We've already had to 'use the squad' all season - I cannot see any logical reason not to try and keep the momentum going by keeping the continuity. Lets win the game first before handing out 'minutes' to players.

The Kelty game was one of the most embarrassing in our history - I don't want there to be any doubts this week.

[Mcbizz1998]

We're not Real Madrid with a 65 game schedule and team full of guys on international duty - lets get things in perspective here.

Josh and the Caddens haven't even played 90 minutes week in, week out, this season. JC played about 70 minutes on Saturday and NC played about 20- are you honestly saying they can't be used for 65-70 minutes against a lower league team this week?! Pro football players are paid to play football!

We've already had to 'use the squad' all season - I cannot see any logical reason not to try and keep the momentum going by keeping the continuity. Lets win the game first before handing out 'minutes' to players.

The Kelty game was one of the most embarrassing in our history - I don't want there to be any doubts this week.

Agreed. Only point I’d raise is I doubt we see N. cadden. He broke his nose at the weekend, suspect he will be given time to recover instead of being chucked on against a bunch of hammer throwers from the amateur league.

[Jones28]

Smith
O'Hora Rocky Iredale
Cadden Levitt Trinatis Obita
Campbell
Boyle Hoilett

That would be my starting team. Get the game won early and give others a chance if and when we're 3 or 4 up and bring in some young lads for a run out. Would be good to see some of the under 20's get game time if we're a position to do so. Rudi as well. Gayle on the bench and can bring him on if required.

[Since452]

Just noticed they play in the same league as Darvel who put Aberdeen out a couple seasons back. Clydebank are top of the league, Darvel bottom.

I know we're at home and the sheep were away but we really need to take this game seriously and play our strongest team possible. They'll be spurred on by a fantastic backing. It's their cup final.

[Mcbizz1998]

Just noticed they play in the same league as Darvel who put Aberdeen out a couple seasons back. Clydebank are top of the league, Darvel bottom.

I know we're at home and the sheep were away but we really need to take this game seriously and play our strongest team possible. They'll be spurred on by a fantastic backing. It's their cup final.

Being at home is a huge leveller for teams like this. I would be a lot more nervous if we were away, as long as we are professional then we should really be spanking them at ER.

[Centre Hawf]

I think it's okay to rest/rotate in this fixture but not too much.

Guys like Mykola, Elie, Gayle, Nicky Cadden, Bowie, and Newell will all probably be able to miss this one without too much of an issue (if they were fit/able to start but not 100%).

But I wouldn't go playing guys like Amos, Bursik, McKirdy just for the sake of it. They can have the second half or last half hour if we're 3 goals up by then.

We actually don't have THAT big a squad to rotate with anyway so I can imagine you might see some younger lads on the bench potentially.

[Cooshed Kid]

Just noticed they play in the same league as Darvel who put Aberdeen out a couple seasons back. Clydebank are top of the league, Darvel bottom.

I know we're at home and the sheep were away but we really need to take this game seriously and play our strongest team possible. They'll be spurred on by a fantastic backing. It's their cup final.

It's a big game for us too. We can't afford an early exit nor can we afford to lose the winning momentum we've built up. The Dons were flying high, lost momentum and we've enjoyed what has happened to them since. Let's win the game quickly and then give some of the lesser lights an opportunity to shine.

[Donegal Hibby]

Seriously, Donegal? A Cup game is not a bounce game at HTC. For Clydebank, this is potentially their Cup final.

You yourself mentioned the Kelty catastrophe in an earlier post. Cup games are famous for upsets. We are on an incredible run and the last thing we can afford to do now is be as complacent as we were in the League Cup. We need to maintain the momentum. We need to start strong, win the game convincingly in the first hour and if we can do that then we can relax somewhat and put on squad players.

It almost definitely is Clydebanks cup final and I did mention the Kelty catastrophe though it was different in it was on their pitch and I think we made 7 changes that day which was a lot .

I think we could make 4 or 5 for this one and still be ok , like Levitt in for Campbell , Rudi in for Cadden on the left . I still maintain the fixture schedule we had before/ after Christmas was hectic and not easy for the players .

Josh Campbell who as another poster says has been only playing 65 ,70 minutes which is true though at the same time he’s been coming off absolutely knackered due to the shift he puts in for the team , Nicky Cadden has also commented on the role he’s playing at us in he’s doing more running now which is brother has probably been doing too .

It’s just about managing the squad properly with some really hard games coming up like Ross county , Aberdeen etc ..

I think if we are worried about the likes of Levitt and Rudi and two or three others playing against Clydebank then they shouldn’t really be at the club , personally I think we’ll be fine if Gray does decide to rest a few .

[B.H.F.C]

I think it's okay to rest/rotate in this fixture but not too much.

Guys like Mykola, Elie, Gayle, Nicky Cadden, Bowie, and Newell will all probably be able to miss this one without too much of an issue (if they were fit/able to start but not 100%).

But I wouldn't go playing guys like Amos, Bursik, McKirdy just for the sake of it. They can have the second half or last half hour if we're 3 goals up by then.

We actually don't have THAT big a squad to rotate with anyway so I can imagine you might see some younger lads on the bench potentially.

I think anyone who misses it will miss because they have an actual injury. Gray has already said he’s hopeful of Bowie and Myko being in the squad so I think the game is more likely to be used to reintroduce players like them gently, rather than have them miss it.

[Centre Hawf]

I think anyone who misses it will miss because they have an actual injury. Gray has already said he’s hopeful of Bowie and Myko being in the squad so I think the game is more likely to be used to reintroduce players like them gently, rather than have them miss it.

Yeah potentially, but unlikely any of them that aren't 100% will start I think.

Bowie and Myko are probably a bit different to the likes of Elie/Gayle/Cadden who are all match sharp but maybe just need a weeks rest for various reasons. Whereas Myko/Bowie can come on with hopefully a comfy lead to get minutes into the legs without needing to risk injury.

[davhibby]

He's a prime example of how we need players in during this window.

A guy we're actively trying to punt to anybody being spoken about as a starter this weekend.

It's bad enough he's taking a space on the bench most weeks, let alone starting.

Would have been nice to get a few bodies in for this weekend, as it would have been a good game to get them involved in before the more difficult fixtures start.

I’d be surprised if McKirdy is near the squad from Saturday onwards. Gray has said that both Kuharevich and Bowie will be back in for this one and Youan shouldn’t be far behind. Even if one of those 3 are available he’ll not be there.

[Green-Hibee-7]

Hope the ticket sales for this pick up. It looks awful so far.

[Cabbage-Patch]

It’s beyond me why anyone would want to just give McKirdy a run out. Clydebank or not, he’s done absolutely nothing to deserve it.

We should only be putting players on the park that might, at some point, make some kind of contribution.

Spot on. Have we learnt nothing from Kelty. If we are 5 up with 20 mins to go aye sure "give him a run out" he's done absolutely hee haw to deserve a start. I don't care what the level of opposition is.

[Chorley Hibee]

Hope the ticket sales for this pick up. It looks awful so far.

Wasn't expecting a huge crowd, but I was shocked when I just saw how little has been sold.

We're not even opening behind the goal by the look of it.

[Dashing Bob S]

Smith
O'Hora Rocky Iredale
C Cadden Levitt Moriah-Welsh Obita
Campbell
Boyle McKirdy

I’ll go for 5-0 Hibs. McKirdy (3), Boyle 2, 1 pen)

[BILLYHIBS]

Smith
O'Hora Rocky Iredale
C Cadden Levitt Moriah-Welsh Obita
Campbell
Boyle McKirdy

I’ll go for 5-0 Hibs. McKirdy (3), Boyle 2, 1 pen)
MW and Obita suspended

[berwickhibee]

Wasn't expecting a huge crowd, but I was shocked when I just saw how little has been sold.

We're not even opening behind the goal by the look of it.

Club needs to push this, tickets are a decent price.

Just bought 3.

[Centre Hawf]

MW and Obita suspended

I have somehow completely forgot about that game against Rangers.

[flash]

Smith

O'Hora
Rocky
Iredale

Miller
Levitt
Triantis
Campbell
Molotnikov

Myko
Hoilett.

[Broken Gnome]

Are Clydebank better than 2017 Bonnyrigg Rose? I thought that was a banana skin, 8-1 says otherwise.

No need for panic.

[greenlex]

Are Clydebank better than 2017 Bonnyrigg Rose? I thought that was a banana skin, 8-1 says otherwise.

No need for panic.
They probably are as Bonnyrigg Rose were junior at the time. Pretty much our best team played that day tho. Noted.

[Brooster]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

[S4uzee]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

Absolutely. Couldn’t agree more

[B.H.F.C]

Are Clydebank better than 2017 Bonnyrigg Rose? I thought that was a banana skin, 8-1 says otherwise.

No need for panic.

Don’t think there is any panic. But that game highlights why it’s best to be professional about it. We played our strongest available team that day.

[Dashing Bob S]

Going to swim against the tide here and say that Kelty Hearts was an early-season anomaly and that we can afford to give young players and squad players a good run out. We certainly shouldn't be panicking about a Clydebank home fixture. Indeed, I suggest that we brush them aside with arrogant contempt before powering our way to another trophy win.

[He's here!]

Don’t think there is any panic. But that game highlights why it’s best to be professional about it. We played our strongest available team that day.

Agreed. Strongest starting line-up to hopefully put the game to bed quickly the bring on the fringe players. Be good to see Mckirdy get a goal before he leaves us, which hopefully he'd have a good chance of doing in a relaxed environment (ie with Hibs 3 or 4 goals to the good).

[PatHead]

Agreed. Strongest starting line-up to hopefully put the game to bed quickly the bring on the fringe players. Be good to see Mckirdy get a goal before he leaves us, which hopefully he'd have a good chance of doing in a relaxed environment (ie with Hibs 3 or 4 goals to the good).

Would rather one of the youngsters got game time rather than McKirdy

[Brooster]

Would rather one of the youngsters got game time rather than McKirdy

Agreed. Would rather Landers or Clelland got a run out if we are well up.

[HIBS NUTS]

A wee heads up
BTG at Easter road is only £5 entry for the Clydebank game.

[Exuberance1875]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

Absolutely agree. I get there will be some changes but just play the people that have actually had some game time, unless Bowie etc are coming back from fitness.

People like Amos and McKirdy should be nowhere near game time for this game unless we go 5/6 and just make changes for the sake of it

[Since452]

Would rather one of the youngsters got game time rather than McKirdy

Me too. McKirdy will be away this window if someone is willing to take him. Mark Oxley was a more prolific goal scorer for Hibs.

[Keith_M]

Me too. McKirdy will be away this window if someone is willing to take him. Mark Oxley was a more prolific goal scorer for Hibs.


That's the problem, though. I can't imagine many clubs will be desperate to sign him and few will be willing to pay anything near the wages he's getting at Hibs.

[davhibby]

They probably are as Bonnyrigg Rose were junior at the time. Pretty much our best team played that day tho. Noted.

That’s a bit of a false equivalence as the juniors don’t exist anymore. Bonnyrigg were effectively playing at the same level as Clydebank are currently.

[DH1875]

See they've organised a fan march from Middleton's at 2pm.

[DaveF]

Any uptake in ticket sales?

[B.H.F.C]

Any uptake in ticket sales?

Low, looking at it I’d guess 3-4k tops. Still think they’ll pick up a fair bit closer to the game. There’s just no real urgency to buy but team playing well and pricing is good.

[GreenCastle]

Low, looking at it I’d guess 3-4k tops. Still think they’ll pick up a fair bit closer to the game. There’s just no real urgency to buy but team playing well and pricing is good.

To be fair Hibs fans have had 7 matches in the last month to attend - tickets / travel / food etc. It all adds up for many fans.

Hibs will have more fans that Clydebank but reckon attendance will be around 6,500.

[21.05.2016]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

Agreed. I’d play a strong team, hopefully get ourselves 2 or 3 goals up then start taking key players off and giving some of the fringe players/younger lads a shot.

[EdinMike]

Put the game to bed first then mess around if needs wants ! What is it with teams having protests these days 🤷*♂️

[TrinityHFC]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

Depends whether you think the changes were the reason we lost. Which personally I don’t.

[Dashing Bob S]

To be fair Hibs fans have had 7 matches in the last month to attend - tickets / travel / food etc. It all adds up for many fans.

Hibs will have more fans that Clydebank but reckon attendance will be around 6,500.

There will be a run on tickets, probably starting late tomorrow afternoon and continuing to Friday and early Saturday. As a previous poster has said, there's no real urgency to buy.

With 2K Clydebank and around 3.5K Hibs already sold, we should be closer to 10,000.

[Since452]

There will be a run on tickets, probably starting late tomorrow afternoon and continuing to Friday and early Saturday. As a previous poster has said, there's no real urgency to buy.

With 2K Clydebank and around 3.5K Hibs already sold, we should be closer to 10,000.

Is there an option to buy tickets right up to kick off for this one? I think a lot will buy on the day.

[greenlex]

That’s a bit of a false equivalence as the juniors don’t exist anymore. Bonnyrigg were effectively playing at the same level as Clydebank are currently.
You’re probably right. I wrongly thought Clydebank were playing lowland league. They are probably at the same level which is equivalent of junior football in old money. Neither are/were lowland league. In Bonnyriggs case they were junior at the time. Clydebank are in the west feeder league which is for all intents and purpose the west junior equivalent. Anyhoo we should still be fielding our best available 11 as we did against Bonnyrigg. No slip ups.

[Bobby's Cinema]

A crowd of 12,451 v Bonnyrigg was pretty decent. We did go into it as cup holders :greengrin

[LaMotta]

A crowd of 12,451 v Bonnyrigg was pretty decent. We did go into it as cup holders :greengrin

Would have been more as well, but the Main Stand at Tynie was closed.

[davhibby]

Low, looking at it I’d guess 3-4k tops. Still think they’ll pick up a fair bit closer to the game. There’s just no real urgency to buy but team playing well and pricing is good.

Yeah think most will still have to get their tickets. I’ve known I would be going since the draw but haven’t bought yet

[semaj64]

A wee heads up
BTG at Easter road is only £5 entry for the Clydebank game.

It's free if you have a Season ticket and BTG pass. Presumably there was not a lot of take ups at £5

[sauzee1989]

Will we ever learn from the Kelty game?

Keep the fringe players like McKirdy and Amos on the fringe. No messing about, full strength, go for the jugular, get a big win and keep the feel good factor going.

Agree completely. Clydebank probably have players of a better standard than mckirdy sadly

[flash]

Agree completely. Clydebank probably have players of a better standard than mckirdy sadly

They don't.

[hibsbollah]

Agree completely. Clydebank probably have players of a better standard than mckirdy sadly

Lets be real here. McKirdy scored 22 goals in league 2, made their team of the season and was wanted by a few clubs in league one and without the benefit of hindsight and knowledge of his fairly scary health condition it wasnt a daft signing by any means. Its not worked out for either party but FFS hes not a clydebank player!

[erin go bragh]

Smith

O'Hora
Rocky
Iredale

Miller
Levitt
Triantis
Campbell
Molotnikov

Myko
Hoilett.

Nut,that forward two would give me the fear
Bolye will start imo.

[Bridge hibs]

Agree completely. Clydebank probably have players of a better standard than mckirdy sadly

Do you ever have anything positive to say about hibs players ?

[Since452]

Random but I had a dream that McKirdy scored and did his machine gun celebration against Clydebank. Last time I eat cheese before bed.

[LancsHibs]

Random but I had a dream that McKirdy scored and did his machine gun celebration against Clydebank. Last time I eat cheese before bed.

Sounds more like you were smoking crack!😂

[HIBS NUTS]

Random but I had a dream that McKirdy scored and did his machine gun celebration against Clydebank. Last time I eat cheese before bed.
Didn’t know he had a machine gun celebration.
I’ve never seen it.

[04Sauzee]

Great reading this today
.Revealing that Bowie is in line to play some part in Saturday’s home Scottish Cup tie against West of Scotland Premier League leaders Clydebank, Gray said: “Kieron has continued to progress in training, which is good. He got through all of this week so far.

[JimBHibees]

Didn’t know he had a machine gun celebration.
I’ve never seen it.

😄

[Donegal Hibby]

Sounds like they aren’t coming to ER to just roll over , hopefully we raise our game and flatten them….

https://youtu.be/l3SUcqSt_Oc?si=_VSkca2REEuXS9hI

[Ronniekirk]

Didn’t know he had a machine gun celebration.
I’ve never seen it.

It only fires blanks for us

[Ronniekirk]

Sounds like they aren’t coming to ER to just roll over , hopefully we raise our game and flatten them….

https://youtu.be/l3SUcqSt_Oc?si=_VSkca2REEuXS9hI

A win and avoid injuries will do me but we saw what happened against Kelty hearts when we played weakened team

[flash]

A win and avoid injuries will do me but we saw what happened against Kelty hearts when we played weakened team

All these defeats are away from home. We will win comfortably regardless of what team we put out.

[JimBHibees]

Agree completely. Clydebank probably have players of a better standard than mckirdy sadly

No chance

[Pretty Boy]

We will win and comfortably.

Clydebank are a very good side at their level but their level is relative; they are level 6 in the pyramid. I'd argue they are probably good enough to compete in the lower reaches of the Lowland League but that is still a massive gulf to us. Kelty is somewhat understandably being used as a frame of reference because of our slip up earlier this season but if Kelty played Clydebank at home this weekend the former would be long odds on favourites as they are levels above. If Hibs lose this weekend it would blow Brora beating Hearts out the water. That was Highland League v Championship, we are talking West of Scotland League v Premiership.

It's not about disrespecting them. They have beaten a couple of good teams a level above them to get to this stage and have absolutely earned their right to be on the same stage as us. They will remember it for the rest of their days and their players are probably walking about with heads the size of spacehoppers right now and quite rightly so. Those guys are doing shifts in call centres and on the tools today though whilst our players are prepping for the game in luxury. There are no excuses for us not to win and I have no fears at all about us resting players and making a few changes, we should still be winning comfortably.

[Donegal Hibby]

A win and avoid injuries will do me but we saw what happened against Kelty hearts when we played weakened team

Avoiding injuries is always good . I think the Kelty game was different as this one’s on our own ground . I think we could comfortably make 3 or 4 changes with the Ross County game in mind which is big considering our rivals fixtures that week too ..

Read N .Cadden has to see a specialist about his facial injury and will likely have to wear a protective mask, why not rest him and give Rudi a run out ? , Campbells another that I’d rest with the Ross County game in mind maybe going with Levitt in a more advanced role or play Hoilett there …

There’s a few changes we could make that shouldn’t effect us too much which might be beneficial for us in the next game IMO .

[Dashing Bob S]

We will win and comfortably.

Clydebank are a very good side at their level but their level is relative; they are level 6 in the pyramid. I'd argue they are probably good enough to compete in the lower reaches of the Lowland League but that is still a massive gulf to us. Kelty is somewhat understandably being used as a frame of reference because of our slip up earlier this season but if Kelty played Clydebank at home this weekend the former would be long odds on favourites as they are levels above. If Hibs lose this weekend it would blow Brora beating Hearts out the water. That was Highland League v Championship, we are talking West of Scotland League v Premiership.

It's not about disrespecting them. They have beaten a couple of good teams a level above them to get to this stage and have absolutely earned their right to be on the same stage as us. They will remember it for the rest of their days and their players are probably walking about with heads the size of spacehoppers right now and quite rightly so. Those guys are doing shifts in call centres and on the tools today though whilst our players are prepping for the game in luxury. There are no excuses for us not to win and I have no fears at all about us resting players and making a few changes, we should still be winning comfortably.

A welcome perspective restorer

[davhibby]

We will win and comfortably.

Clydebank are a very good side at their level but their level is relative; they are level 6 in the pyramid. I'd argue they are probably good enough to compete in the lower reaches of the Lowland League but that is still a massive gulf to us. Kelty is somewhat understandably being used as a frame of reference because of our slip up earlier this season but if Kelty played Clydebank at home this weekend the former would be long odds on favourites as they are levels above. If Hibs lose this weekend it would blow Brora beating Hearts out the water. That was Highland League v Championship, we are talking West of Scotland League v Premiership.

It's not about disrespecting them. They have beaten a couple of good teams a level above them to get to this stage and have absolutely earned their right to be on the same stage as us. They will remember it for the rest of their days and their players are probably walking about with heads the size of spacehoppers right now and quite rightly so. Those guys are doing shifts in call centres and on the tools today though whilst our players are prepping for the game in luxury. There are no excuses for us not to win and I have no fears at all about us resting players and making a few changes, we should still be winning comfortably.

This. Kelty was away and they are challenging for promotion to the championship, it’s quite a difference to Clydebank. Think I’d also mentioned earlier in the thread that Clydebank haven’t had a game in over a month so if we come out the traps they’ll be sluggish

[Since452]

The result will be more akin to the Bonnyrigg Rose result when we played them at the wee stadium in Gorgie

[JimBHibees]

The result will be more akin to the Bonnyrigg Rose result when we played them at the wee stadium in Gorgie

Would be surprised if anything like that imo. 2 or 3 nil would be my prediction.

[scoopyboy]

Would be surprised if anything like that imo. 2 or 3 nil would be my prediction.

Clydebank aren’t as good as that Bonnyrigg Rose team, not saying we will score as many as eight but if we play at all it should be no less than five

[Donegal Hibby]

I see I’m not the only one that didn’t realise that Obita and NMW were suspended ….

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/hibernian/scottish-cup/preview/preview-hibernian-vs-clydebank-prediction-team-news-lineups_563059.html

[greenginger]

I see I’m not the only one that didn’t realise that Obita and NMW were suspended ….

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/hibernian/scottish-cup/preview/preview-hibernian-vs-clydebank-prediction-team-news-lineups_563059.html

I hope Hibs management realise it as well!!!

[HIBS NUTS]

I see I’m not the only one that didn’t realise that Obita and NMW were suspended ….

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/hibernian/scottish-cup/preview/preview-hibernian-vs-clydebank-prediction-team-news-lineups_563059.html
Can’t see these suspension s?

[ElginHibbie]

Can’t see these suspension s?

Wouldn't be trusting this blindly but only shows NWM here, difference between straight red he got and Obita's two yellows maybe?

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scottish-fa-cup/sperrenausfaelle/pokalwettbewerb/SFA

[basehibby]

Can't believe some folk want us to go full strength for this. Give all the top boys a rest.

No way! SC is our one remaining shot at glory this year and we should be leaving nothing to chance.
Clydebank may be non-league but they will be desperate to do well and its not unusual for minnows to play above themselves in these games.
Full strength side with the exception of anyone carrying a knock.

[Billy Whizz]

Can’t see these suspension s?

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/11681/los38-spfl-shfl-slfl-28-march-2024.pdf

Page 3

[Silky]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/11681/los38-spfl-shfl-slfl-28-march-2024.pdf

Page 3

Some tits on that page!

[Hibiza]

Can anyone recall the player we signed from Clydebank : Gerry O',Brien. Scored against the unmentionables. Soz if previously mentioned.

[tonyrougier123]

Can anyone recall the player we signed from Clydebank : Gerry O',Brien. Scored against the unmentionables. Soz if previously mentioned.

Paul Lovering I liked him at full back when I was a youngster. He came from the bankies. Solid.

[Dashing Bob S]

Lets be real here. McKirdy scored 22 goals in league 2, made their team of the season and was wanted by a few clubs in league one and without the benefit of hindsight and knowledge of his fairly scary health condition it wasnt a daft signing by any means. Its not worked out for either party but FFS hes not a clydebank player!

This. McKirdy was proven goalscorer at a level not that far behind the SPL. He was worth a punt, and we've looked after him through a difficult time in his life as well as his playing career. He hasn't had many opportunities, and with the level of investment we've put into him we should be looking to see if he can take his chance, as so many other maligned players here have.

[HIBS NUTS]

This. McKirdy was proven goalscorer at a level not that far behind the SPL. He was worth a punt, and we've looked after him through a difficult time in his life as well as his playing career. He hasn't had many opportunities, and with the level of investment we've put into him we should be looking to see if he can take his chance, as so many other maligned players here have.
Before his medical problems he was rubbish at hibs.
He isn’t fast
He can’t header the ball.
He doesn’t hold up the ball.
He doesn’t find space, or run channels.
His shooting has been terrible, no goals.
And he has provided no assists.
He has a habit of running about aimlessly, and pushing over opponents.
But he might yet come good.

[DaveF]

Paul Lovering I liked him at full back when I was a youngster. He came from the bankies. Solid.

I thought we got him from Ayr?

[hibsitis]

Well, Dashing Bob, I hope you now see the error of your ways.


Before his medical problems he was rubbish at hibs.
He isn’t fast
He can’t header the ball.
He doesn’t hold up the ball.
He doesn’t find space, or run channels.
His shooting has been terrible, no goals.
And he has provided no assists.
He has a habit of running about aimlessly, and pushing over opponents.
But he might yet come good.

[Donegal Hibby]

Before his medical problems he was rubbish at hibs.
He isn’t fast
He can’t header the ball.
He doesn’t hold up the ball.
He doesn’t find space, or run channels.
His shooting has been terrible, no goals.
And he has provided no assists.
He has a habit of running about aimlessly, and pushing over opponents.
But he might yet come good.

Is it possible his medical problems were effecting him at us before they were diagnosed?

I think he will be moved on as it clearly hasn’t worked out for him at us though a lot of the things you state he can’t / doesn’t or is terrible at he was doing when he hit 22 goals before we signed him and at the time he looked a decent signing..

I still wouldn’t be surprised to see him play a part in the Clydebank game .

[Since452]

McKirdy away to turn 28. Should be in his prime. Simply not good enough for this level. No shame in that at all. Need to be a really good player to cut it at Hibs level.

[Bridge hibs]

I thought we got him from Ayr?

He went to Ayr after he left us, we also signed left back Tom Smith from Clydebank

[Hibees1973]

Any chance we may see Bowie making an appearance on Saturday.

[HIBS NUTS]

Any chance we may see Bowie making an appearance on Saturday.
Hopefully not at the expense of McKirdy being on the bench.🤣

[HIBS NUTS]

I’ve got nothing against McKirdy , I just think it’s time he moved, to a team, he can get a game .

[tonyrougier123]

He went to Ayr after he left us, we also signed left back Tom Smith from Clydebank

Now he was also a very reliable player, convinced he’d have been superb for years if not for injury. Mind giving him it tight in the east stand all in good humour, two weeks later he was a hibby.