When Are The Post Split Fixtures Announced?

[Dashing Bob S]

Don’t know about you guys but I’m excited at the mouth watering prospect of that Hearts v Motherwell rematch

[Bostonhibby]

Don’t know about you guys but I’m excited at the mouth watering prospect of that Hearts v Motherwell rematchClash of the Titans from the packed out atmospheric cauldron with Mikey calling out the commentary as his beloved Hearts try to better the one save the Motherwell keeper had to make in their last high octane encounter.

What's not to like?

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[AmericanKev]

Don’t know about you guys but I’m excited at the mouth watering prospect of that Hearts v Motherwell rematch

Your TV must be broken

[Hibs_Dougie]

Your TV must be broken

Your life is broken, seek help

[Chip shop Joe]

Your TV must be broken

Give it a rest mate!!

[SHODAN]

Is it tomorrow they come out?

[JohnM1875]

Is it tomorrow they come out?

Tuesday

[Pretty Boy]

Is it tomorrow they come out?

I spoke to someone at Hibs on Friday and they said they expect to hear on Tuesday.

[AgentDaleCooper]

I know i shouldn't, but i keep imagining how funny it would be if we won our last 5 games and the huns went into meltdown and lost all theirs...

[Bristolhibby]

I spoke to someone at Hibs on Friday and they said they expect to hear on Tuesday.

Pretty poor that you don’t know who you are playing on Saturday until the Tuesday. Not great for preparation.

Surely we could have announced fixtures last night?

J

[bingo70]

Pretty poor that you don’t know who you are playing on Saturday until the Tuesday. Not great for preparation.

Surely we could have announced fixtures last night?

J

We’re not playing anyone on Saturday. It’s the cup semi finals.

10/11 days notice for players to prepare for a game is plenty.

[K-Zazu]

Pretty poor that you don’t know who you are playing on Saturday until the Tuesday. Not great for preparation.

Surely we could have announced fixtures last night?

J

No league games next weekend.

[Bristolhibby]

No league games next weekend.

Doh of course. Semis next weekend.

Still why wait?

J

[S4uzee]

Does it not also depend if rangers get through on Thursday?

[makaveli1875]

Does it not also depend if rangers get through on Thursday?

I think we can confidently assume they wont

[Speedy]

Anyone know what date is pencilled in for the derby?

[Itsnoteasy]

Anyone know what date is pencilled in for the derby?

Need to wait for next season's fixtures unless they get relegated

[oneone73]

We’re not playing anyone on Saturday. It’s the cup semi finals.

10/11 days notice for players to prepare for a game is plenty.

What about the fans though? Don't they deserve decent notice?

[Billy Whizz]

Does it not also depend if rangers get through on Thursday?

The semis are Thursday 1st/8th, so they’ll have Sunday games

[Onceinawhile]

Hope we get rangers at home first.

Celtic vs st mirren and Dundee utd vs Aberdeen.

3 points for us, celtic win the league meaning they'll be a bit chiller when we play and the other two play each other and guaranteeing us stretching a lead over at least 1 of them.

[WeAreHibs]

Last game of season at Celtic Park apparently

[aljo7-0]

Celtic supporting friend of mine says he's been told we play Celtic at Celtic Park on 17 May at 12.30pm

Probably bull but....

[Onceinawhile]

Celtic supporting friend of mine says he's been told we play Celtic at Celtic Park on 17 May at 12.30pm

Probably bull but....

That weekend would be the last fixture. I'm sure the top 6 are on the Sunday?

[DH1875]

We will play Utd and Aberdeen and they will play each other in the first 3 rounds of fixtures.

[DH1875]

We will play Utd and Aberdeen and they will play each other in the first 3 rounds of fixtures.

Fits if it's celtic last game too.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Celtic supporting friend of mine says he's been told we play Celtic at Celtic Park on 17 May at 12.30pm

Probably bull but....

If true, it's a great opportunity to stretch the unbeaten run before that

[aljo7-0]

That weekend would be the last fixture. I'm sure the top 6 are on the Sunday?
Very fair point - as I said it could well be bull

[oneone73]

Very fair point - as I said it could well be bull

Top six final fixtures are Saturday 12.30 this season.

[Chorley Hibee]

If true, it's a great opportunity to stretch the unbeaten run before that

I would want to avoid Celtic on the last day as they'll be up for it with getting presented the title.

We might still need something from the last game too.

Ideally we'd want to face them game 2/3/4 when they're on their holidays.

[SHODAN]

Last game of season at Celtic Park apparently

Best get things over the line before then then.

[BoomtownHibees]

Top six final fixtures are Saturday 12.30 this season.

In-line with the last couple of seasons

[GreenCastle]

April 26 / 27th for 1st game
May 3rd / 4th for 2nd game
May 10th / 11th for 3rd game
May 13th / 14th for 4th game (midweek)
May 17th for final game - kick off 12.30

Few things...

Regarding Europe - Hibs probably won't know the situation till May 25th after the Scottish Cup Final and who wins the trophy. So could be weird situation after final league game we no idea if we are in Europe.

If Celtic get into final they may rest players week before or play full strength to build momentum. Not sure what they have done previous seasons.


I expect all games to be crazy high demand for tickets - ideally we don't want Aberdeen midweek away though as won't be great for travelling fans.

[Sammy7nil]

Ideally St Mirren first Hibs win, Celtic beat Aberdeen and Rangers beat D Utd.
With goal difference effectively 7 points clear. 🤞

[duffers]

Not sure if they try to alternate between Celtic and Rangers or not, but Celtic were at home for the last game of the season last year. you'd imagine they can't give Celtic that privilege every year they win the league

[BroxburnHibee]

Are the fixtures announced today?

[darwenhibby]

Not sure if they try to alternate between Celtic and Rangers or not, but Celtic were at home for the last game of the season last year. you'd imagine they can't give Celtic that privilege every year they win the league

Expect Celtc to be at home last game for trophy presentation
Plus cup final week after
Might be a good time to go there
Hopefully we will have done our job by then

[Trinity Hibee]

Celtic apparently at home to Utd first and have Aberdeen the midweek fixture

Us due to play them last game of season

[bringbackbenny]

April 26 / 27th for 1st game
May 3rd / 4th for 2nd game
May 10th / 11th for 3rd game
May 13th / 14th for 4th game (midweek)
May 17th for final game - kick off 12.30

Few things...

Regarding Europe - Hibs probably won't know the situation till May 25th after the Scottish Cup Final and who wins the trophy. So could be weird situation after final league game we no idea if we are in Europe.

If Celtic get into final they may rest players week before or play full strength to build momentum. Not sure what they have done previous seasons.




if Celtic don't reach the Scottish Cup final then the guaranteed groups stages for the Euro Conference is gone. It'll be fine :wink:.

[Billy Whizz]

If we are away to Celtic on the last day, means they won’t be able to win the league at home next game, or they’d have 3 away games on the trot, which i think is unprecedented

[wookie70]

Expect Celtc to be at home last game for trophy presentation
Plus cup final week after
Might be a good time to go there
Hopefully we will have done our job by then That is what I want. Even if we are still having to get a result that may be our best chance given they will not want injury before the final.

[McD]

Not sure if they try to alternate between Celtic and Rangers or not, but Celtic were at home for the last game of the season last year. you'd imagine they can't give Celtic that privilege every year they win the league


Read somewhere a few days ago that the SPFL for the last few years have tried to make sure the presumptive champions are at home for the last match of the season. In theory that could be tricky, but hasn’t been any time recently

[CapitalGreen]

If we are away to Celtic on the last day, means they won’t be able to win the league at home next game, or they’d have 3 away games on the trot, which i think is unprecedented

They had 3 away games on the trot earlier this year.

Away to Ross County 11/01
Away to Dundee 14/01
Away to Motherwell 02/02

[DH1875]

Aberdeen.
Utd.
St Mirren.
Rangers.
Celtic.
That would be my guess.

[DH1875]

If we are away to Celtic on the last day, means they won’t be able to win the league at home next game, or they’d have 3 away games on the trot, which i think is unprecedented

Why do they have to be at home next game to win it? Could have won it in Sunday and they weren't even playing.

[CapitalGreen]

Aberdeen.
Utd.
St Mirren.
Rangers.
Celtic.
That would be my guess.

If it’s true Celtic are away to Aberdeen in the 4th midweek game then Rangers are unlikely to be away that game too. More likely Rangers 2nd game and Dun Utd 4th.

[nonshinyfinish]

If it’s true Celtic are away to Aberdeen in the 4th midweek game then Rangers are unlikely to be away that game too. More likely Rangers 2nd game and Dun Utd 4th.

Isn't one of the possibilities that we end up going to Ibrox a third time to even out the home/away numbers?

[Phil MaGlass]

Lets hope they also get the tv schedule out just as quick for travelling supporters tae fix out transport.

[CapitalGreen]

Isn't one of the possibilities that we end up going to Ibrox a third time to even out the home/away numbers?

That wouldn’t even out the home/away numbers as Rangers would then have 20 home games. They are due to play Aberdeen, Dun Utd and Celtic at Ibrox.

[Keith_M]

Isn't one of the possibilities that we end up going to Ibrox a third time to even out the home/away numbers?


I'd be happy with that, if they give us the whole of the Broomloan Stand.

😉

[Billy Whizz]

They had 3 away games on the trot earlier this year.

Away to Ross County 11/01
Away to Dundee 14/01
Away to Motherwell 02/02

The Dundee one was rearranged due to them being in the cup final. No team generally has 3 games away on a trot planned

[james62]

Celtic will get a home game first as they won't want to risk having them win the league at Ibrox.

[nonshinyfinish]

That wouldn’t even out the home/away numbers as Rangers would then have 20 home games. They are due to play Aberdeen, Dun Utd and Celtic at Ibrox.

Ah, right enough

[PatHead]

Celtic will get a home game first as they won't want to risk having them win the league at Ibrox.

They will probably get them to play Hearts at Tynecastle first game after the split.

[Dashing Bob S]

Hearts v Motherwell at Tyney...Mmmm hmmmm...

[foxy]

Celtic apparently at home to Utd first and have Aberdeen the midweek fixture

Us due to play them last game of season
Celtic play Utd at Tannadice - they have us & St Mirren at home

[S4uzee]

If Celtic get to the cup final then I could see them potentially resting a few last game of the season. Did Aberdeen not win there last game of the season when we draw 5-5 with rangers

[Unseen work]

Rumours are we’re getting the 3 home games - United, St Mirren and Rangers

Celtic to play Aberdeen first

With us playing Celtic in the last game and game before cup final

Aberdeen fans already moaning.

[badabing67]

Does it not also depend if rangers get through on Thursday?


They said in the EEN that they expect the fixtures to be completed for Tuesday afternoon, but there was no indication of when the fixtures would be released. You would imagine that reps from the TV companies must be involved as well though

[JohnM1875]

Rumours are we’re getting the 3 home games - United, St Mirren and Rangers

Celtic to play Aberdeen first

With us playing Celtic in the last game and game before cup final

Aberdeen fans already moaning.

That would be sensational if true. Just can’t see it being the case though

[we are hibs]

They said in the EEN that they expect the fixtures to be completed for Tuesday afternoon, but there was no indication of when the fixtures would be released. You would imagine that reps from the TV companies must be involved as well thoughDaily Record are saying they'll be out tonight.





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[SteveHFC]

Daily Record are saying they'll be out tonight.





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as much as i detest that rag i think they have a point when they say celtic will be away first game due to tv rights which leaves only dons or utd as huns are a non starter

[King Cosell]

There should be a rule in place. The highest placed team or draw straws or whatever, it should be clear before the season starts.

[SHODAN]

Rumours are we’re getting the 3 home games - United, St Mirren and Rangers

Celtic to play Aberdeen first

With us playing Celtic in the last game and game before cup final

Aberdeen fans already moaning.

If true, that's a shocking decision by the league that we would be up in arms about if it had gone against us.

[nonshinyfinish]

There should be a rule in place. The highest placed team or draw straws or whatever, it should be clear before the season starts.

Don't know if it's correct, but Lovell said on Hibs TV yesterday that there was a rule along those lines – the team that finished higher last season takes priority. His example was that St Mirren would get priority over us.

Even if that is right, it's not clear to me how it would work in practice when there are multiple teams involved and two types of possible imbalance (number of home/away vs a specific team and overall number of home/away). Is a team having an 18/20 split overall better or worse than a team having a 1/3 split against one club?

[wookie70]

If true, that's a shocking decision by the league that we would be up in arms about if it had gone against us. If true I'm delighted but it is a shocking decision. For me the most important thing is to avoid being the first game against Celtic. The rest will take care of themselves

[JeMeSouviens]

Don't know if it's correct, but Lovell said on Hibs TV yesterday that there was a rule along those lines – the team that finished higher last season takes priority. His example was that St Mirren would get priority over us.

Even if that is right, it's not clear to me how it would work in practice when there are multiple teams involved and two types of possible imbalance (number of home/away vs a specific team and overall number of home/away). Is a team having an 18/20 split overall better or worse than a team having a 1/3 split against one club?

He did. I don't think he's 100% right though. I'm sure an SPFL guy once admitted there is a seeding and if it works out everybody gets 19 home and away. If it doesn't then a team seeded top 6 dropping to bottom 6 gets 20 home and a team seeded bottom 6 in top 6 gets 18 homes. Where this differs to what Lovell said is that I don't think it's just based on last season's league placings. You've got to love Scottish football's spirit of fair play and transparency. :rolleyes:

[Billy Whizz]

What’s the TV situation with Hibs, have we used all our sky sports home games, or is there still 1/2 outstanding
Do Premier get access to post split games

[badabing67]

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Bet they will be talking about it on the Premier Sports Social Club pod tonight then, they will know what fixtures they will be broadcasting

[Billy Bunter 07]

He did. I don't think he's 100% right though. I'm sure an SPFL guy once admitted there is a seeding and if it works out everybody gets 19 home and away. If it doesn't then a team seeded top 6 dropping to bottom 6 gets 20 home and a team seeded bottom 6 in top 6 gets 18 homes. Where this differs to what Lovell said is that I don't think it's just based on last season's league placings. You've got to love Scottish football's spirit of fair play and transparency. :rolleyes:

They base the fixtures and placings of the top and bottom six based on the previous seasons. If it's not the same, which it hardly ever is then the changes begin.

[andrew70]

Might be wrong but I think yesterdays game was Premiers last unless they purchase more of course.

[gbhibby]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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[AdidasHibernian]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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Hope it's not that

[S4uzee]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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Not a great order that

[Since90+2]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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If that's accurate we essentially need to win the first 2 games after the split and 3rd will effectively be sealed.

[wookie70]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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I would take that. If we beat the Dons up there we would be well on our way assuming Celt win league at Tannadice. Beat Utd at home and then it would take an amazing run from Utd or Dons to overtake us. I want to play our rivals when we are on top form and if we win the race is over.

[AdidasHibernian]

If we manage to get Celtic last with Aberdeen getting them first then IF we manage to open up a bigger gap from them it will be massive in terms of confidence booster to both teams.

Plus ideally you want Aberdeen going to extra time against the Yams but to go through so it gives them one eye on final also.

[SHODAN]

https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/1911790857608364276?t=ywHgKVzlwTow-JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger

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I think that's as fair as it realistically could be.

[andrew70]

Not a great order that

Think it’s perfect personally.

Aberdeen whilst we are in top form
United battered by Celtic the week before
Celtic on holiday
St Mirren marooned in sixth
Huns have already given up.

It’s up to us, one game at a time.

Having our two direct rivals first up gives us the opportunity to seal it within two weeks though.

Better than, say, losing to Celtic in the opening game before heading to bogey ground Paisley.

Let’s go for it head on.

[Hibees1973]

Away to Aberdeen 1st game and sent to Paisley 3 times in one season.

Someone at it at the SPFL.

[Billy Whizz]

Away to Aberdeen 1st game and sent to Paisley 3 times in one season.

Someone at it at the SPFL.

How else do you do it

[H113EE5]

From the BBC Website
They are set to travel to Pittodrie and welcome United to Easter Road. They should also face a trip to Celtic, and home matches against Rangers and St Mirren - now the only side Hibs have failed to beat this season.

[SHODAN]

How else do you do it

Five home games.

[SteveHFC]

I think that's as fair as it realistically could be.

Bonus for me get dons out of way and even if they beat us we will still be 3rd on GD

[Billy Whizz]

Can’t see them agreeing to Celtic possibly winning the league at Ibrox, if Celtic lose at Dundee Utd, and Rangers win at Paisley

[SHODAN]

Confirmed by DR.

26th April: Aberdeen (A)
3rd May: United (H)
10th May: Celtic (A)
14th May: St Mirren (A)
17th May: Rangers (H)

[SteveHFC]

Confirmed by DR.

26th April: Aberdeen (A)
3rd May: United (H)
10th May: Celtic (A)
14th May: St Mirren (A)
17th May: Rangers (H)

Confirmed by the club.

[Billy Whizz]

https://spfl.co.uk/news/post-split-fixtures-for-202425

[Hibees1973]

How else do you do it

It's wrong to play 3 times away at one venue in a season.

The fomat is flawed and we are the ones who have lost out....does this mean that St Mirren will have had 20 home games. Why should they get 20 home games when we have finished 3rd before the split. Talk about not rewarding achievement.

It's also suspect us playing Aberdeen first. Is this how the compter did it, or are the SPFL looking to squeeze the league points totals asap.

I don't fear playing Aberdeen away. I just think it stinks a bit.

[JohnM1875]

Well, win the first two games and we’re third.

[HH81]

Surely the Rangers are getting a small corner of the south and filling rest with our fans.

[Silky]

Hope it's not that

Och well. Enjoyed the ride. There's always next year, as my auld dad used to say!

[HH81]

It's wrong to play 3 times away at one venue in a season.

The fomat is flawed and we are the ones who have lost out....does this mean that St Mirren will have had 20 home games. Why should they get 20 home games when we have finished 3rd. Talk about not rewarding achievement.

It's also suspect us playing Aberdeen first. Is this how the compter did it, or are the SPFL looking to squeeze the league points totals asap.

I don't fear playing Aberdeen away. I just think it stinks a bit.

If we win it will be best thing ever, pretty much knocking them out the race.

[Northernhibee]

St Mirren marooned in sixth


I get what you’re saying, but there’s no maroon to be found in the top six.

[.Sean.]

Surely the Rangers are getting a small corner of the south and filling rest with our fans.
One billion percent this

[AdidasHibernian]

Och well. Enjoyed the ride. There's always next year, as my auld dad used to say!

I will be to worried about my Sun Screen 😁😁😁

[SHODAN]

Three Saturday 3pm kickoffs is nice.

[Argylehibby]

The alternative to playing Saints away 3 times is us playing more home games than away games. We have played 17 at home and 16 away up to now. Saints I suspect have played 17 away already. We’ve not lost out but if we played them at ER we would have had an advantage over everyone else who had an equal split.

[andrew70]

I get what you’re saying, but there’s no maroon to be found in the top six.

Very true mate. They definitely “marooned” Hearts in the bottom six.

[1875Sean]

Aberdeen and Dundee utd first 2 games, win them and we have 3rd place

[BS44]

Why are Hah Hah Hearts fixtures not listed here? I don't understand.

[Bristolhibby]

Surely the Rangers are getting a small corner of the south and filling rest with our fans.

This

[CropleyWasGod]

The alternative to playing Saints away 3 times is us playing more home games than away games. We have played 17 at home and 16 away up to now. Saints I suspect have played 17 away already. We’ve not lost out but if we played them at ER we would have had an advantage over everyone else who had an equal split.

16

17 at home, same as us.

They are "seeded" above us, as they finished higher last season.

[Dashing Bob S]

Confirmed by DR.

26th April: Aberdeen (A)
3rd May: United (H)
10th May: Celtic (A)
14th May: St Mirren (A)
17th May: Rangers (H)

Aberdeen game massive for both clubs.

We should fear nobody, though there will be shocks and upsets

[Broken Gnome]

Looking at a realistic but by no means optimistic turn of events, the pressure on all teams here might mean a relatively small amount of points claim third.

Dundee United lose against Celtic
Hibs take two points from the first two games and lose at Parkhead.

St Mirren aren't there to simply lose five games, so you'd imagine they will pick up some amount of points against Hibs, Aberdeen or Dundee United. As long as we're not the only club to lose three points to them, a draw can be acceptable.

The big benefit here would be a draw in the Dundee United-Aberdeen final round - I'd imagine if Hibs continue to be hard to beat (not even necessarily winning) then three points against Rangers would likely be enough.

Or we just rattle everyone in sight. Winning in Aberdeen could well be enough in itself.

[AdidasHibernian]

Aberdeen and Dundee utd first 2 games, win them and we have 3rd place

Suppose that's the best way to look at it. I actually think if we can avoid defeat at Aberdeen and beat Utd that could possibly be enough but winning obviously seals it almost.

[SHODAN]

Would love to see us end the season with a home win v Rangers. It's been too long.

[Lendo]

Exciting that our 2nd place finish will come down to the final day of the season

[hibsbollah]

Why are Hah Hah Hearts fixtures not listed here? I don't understand.

Home against Dundee their first post-split league game BOOO should have been Dens final weekend

[mutley]

I know that’s highly unlikely , but can you imagine IF rangers loose the first 4 games , we win 3 and draw with Celtic …………..

Highly unlikely , but mathematically possible !


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[Since90+2]

So we end up with 18 home games and 20 away games?

[JeMeSouviens]

So we end up with 18 home games and 20 away games?

No, 19/19 but 3 trips to St Mirren.

[Springbank]

Well, win the first two games and we’re third.

Indeed

I would go so far as to say win at Pittodrie and it's done.

Aberdeen would be effectively 7 points off us (factoring in GD) you suspect Utd would be the same (after losing to Celtic)

They play each other, Aberdeen have both the OF to play and Utd still have Rangers.

We could draw against both Utd and Aberdeen, in fact, and retain all the advantages, thanks to GD

But yeah a win at Pittodrie seals it for me

[B.H.F.C]

Quite happy with that. Gives us a real chance to get the job done early. Avoided Celtic when they’re looking to win the league or get the trophy. St Mirren and Rangers hopefully in holiday mode by the time we face them.

[AdidasHibernian]

As I've said above I feel avoiding defeat to Aberdeen will be the key in all fixtures coming up.

How they get on at the weekend in the Semi will have a massive impact on the result against us I feel as well possibly.

[EGL2000]

Not one Hibs game being shown on SKY. Huge battle for third and they have picked none of the games. Also not bothered with a bottom 6 game which is crazy considering how many teams are still involved.

[Hibees1973]

As I've said above I feel avoiding defeat to Aberdeen will be the key in all fixtures coming up.

How they get on at the weekend in the Semi will have a massive impact on the result against us I feel as well possibly.

As we are ahead, Aberdeen's take on it will have been get to Hibs at home first then play the lowest ranked team next (St Mirren).

This is what they have been given.

[badabing67]

Confirmed by DR.

26th April: Aberdeen (A)
3rd May: United (H)
10th May: Celtic (A)
14th May: St Mirren (A)
17th May: Rangers (H)


Shock horror Killie and Hertz get 3 home games which will probably keep them up especially Killie

[CropleyWasGod]

Shock horror Killie and Hertz get 3 home games which will probably keep them up especially Killie

Both have had 16 home games so far, so that seems fair to me.

[badabing67]

indeed

i would go so far as to say win at pittodrie and it's done.

Aberdeen would be effectively 7 points off us (factoring in gd) you suspect utd would be the same (after losing to celtic)

they play each other, aberdeen have both the of to play and utd still have rangers.

We could draw against both utd and aberdeen, in fact, and retain all the advantages, thanks to SDG

but yeah a win at pittodrie seals it for me

ftfy

[Hibees1973]

Not one Hibs game being shown on SKY. Huge battle for third and they have picked none of the games. Also not bothered with a bottom 6 game which is crazy considering how many teams are still involved.

Good they are not on SKY.

Will boost ticket sales.

[Broken Gnome]

Not one Hibs game being shown on SKY. Huge battle for third and they have picked none of the games. Also not bothered with a bottom 6 game which is crazy considering how many teams are still involved.

I think I read somewhere they've retained two choices for the final two match weeks - they'd have to pick a bottom six Sunday game for instance, but don't know where best to place it yet.

Still, you're right, what an absolutely stinking TV deal where not one of the Hibs-Aberdeen/United fixtures are televised.

[we are hibs]

A draw would be fine away to Aberdeen. A win would be incredible especially if Celtic beat Dundee United.

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[EH54]

More than happy with how the fixtures have worked out. Think we play Rangers and Celtic at good times in the split and while we have a 3pt lead over United and Aberdeen get them out the way early.

[He's here!]

It's wrong to play 3 times away at one venue in a season.

The fomat is flawed and we are the ones who have lost out....does this mean that St Mirren will have had 20 home games. Why should they get 20 home games when we have finished 3rd before the split. Talk about not rewarding achievement.

It's also suspect us playing Aberdeen first. Is this how the compter did it, or are the SPFL looking to squeeze the league points totals asap.

I don't fear playing Aberdeen away. I just think it stinks a bit.

Due to the cup games we'll be at Celtic Park four times this season. That's hellish but simply unlucky

As you say, going to the same venue three times in the league is just plain wrong.

[gbhibby]

This
If everything is done and dusted and we already have 3rd place secured give The Rangers zero and make walk ups £15.

[yerauldda]

My final points total guess based on the fixture list is:

Hibs 59
Dundee United 57
Aberdeen 54

[Mcbizz1998]

That seems like an excellent result tbh?

A win at pittodrie pretty much seals it imo, but a draw is ok. And even a loss would be a blow but given our goal difference it means we only have to match them after that to get over the line.

Pleasantly surprised by how things have fallen.

[yerauldda]

That seems like an excellent result tbh?

A win at pittodrie pretty much seals it imo, but a draw is ok. And even a loss would be a blow but given our goal difference it means we only have to match them after that to get over the line.

Pleasantly surprised by how things have fallen.

I'd have thought so, would require a huge swing provided Celtic beat Utd. There's no way we'd lose our last 4 fixtures. Huge game.

[CapitalGreen]

Beat Dundee United at home plus avoiding defeat to Aberdeen and St Mirren will be enough for 3rd in my opinion. We would likely be 3 points ahead of 4th with a healthy goal difference going into the final game.

[wookie70]

Delighted with that. I was worried I would be working for a few of them but asked to photograph the Dons game, should be able to get back for Utd game in time and then free for the others. Great result for Hibs and me.

[HFC93]

Good that we’re playing Celtic after they will have the league wrapped up. Certainly improves our chances of getting something.

[Jock O]

The BBC have us and Motherwell down as ending up with 20 away games and 18 home, can't find the split online to confirm this but reading above that is wrong?

[Up-the-slope]

Happy with that... what a potential prize.

Beat the Dons and create a record 18 unbeaten and with Untd likely beaten By Celtic looking to close out a title party pretty much wrap up 3rd

[CropleyWasGod]

The BBC have us and Motherwell down as ending up with 20 away games and 18 home, can't find the split online to confirm this but reading above that is wrong?

It's wrong, for us at least.

Here is the current table, split between home and away.

https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/table

[Hibernian Verse]

Shock horror Killie and Hertz get 3 home games which will probably keep them up especially Killie

Hearts can't go down I don't think, not everyone can pick up enough points to drop them into the playoffs.

[Jock O]

It's wrong, for us at least.

Here is the current table, split between home and away.

https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/table


Cheers, I couldn't find one online, but assumed it was wrong as we still had Tynecastle to go to, if they weren't languishing in the bottom half :-)

The BBC sports coverage is abysmal these days.

It does look right for Motherwell mind, so I assume another team are benefitting.

[Billy Whizz]

Stick Dundee Utd fans high up in the south too. They put us now in the worst away section in the premiership, antiqued shed behind the goals

[Craigmount Hibs]

Yeah, Motherwell fans are the losers - they have only 18 home games and 20 away.

St Mirren get 20 home games.

[SickBoy32]

Hearts can't go down I don't think, not everyone can pick up enough points to drop them into the playoffs.

It’s on. 5 defeats for the jambos, and everyone (except hearts) beating St Johnstone works 👍

Long shot but you never know!

[Cropley10]

The BBC have us and Motherwell down as ending up with 20 away games and 18 home, can't find the split online to confirm this but reading above that is wrong?

We have now played 17 home league games https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/matches/

[tamig]

Stick Dundee Utd fans high up in the south too. They put us now in the worst away section in the premiership, antiqued shed behind the goals

The shed at Tannadice is great imo.

[Jock O]

Yeah, Motherwell fans are the losers - they have only 18 home games and 20 away.

St Mirren get 20 home games.

Which probably makes sense in top 6 as they have no advantage to gain, although sure if we lose there it will still feel sore.

I said on Saturday win 2 games or don't lose to either of the other 2 and we are nearly there so probably not the worst order, although slightly miffed as visiting my Aberdeen supporting mate on 03/05 so was hoping for HIbs up there that day.

[1van Sprou7e]

When do we expect pittodrie tickets to go on sale

[Pagan Hibernia]

Aberdeen will come after us like demons at Pittodrie. They'll want to end our run and they know a win is essential if they're to stand a chance of 3rd.

Bring it on! Our pace filled side will have a field day on the counter attack :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Having our two direct rivals first up gives us the opportunity to seal it within two weeks though.

Better than, say, losing to Celtic in the opening game before heading to bogey ground Paisley.

Let’s go for it head on.

it's not really that much of a Bogey Ground for us

since 2000/2001 in games in Paisley it's..

P-31
St Mirren wins - 8
Hibernian wins - 13
Draws - 10

even the last dozen games in Paisley it's..
St Mirren wins - 2
Hibernian wins - 7
Draws - 3

[danhibees1875]

Hearts can't go down I don't think, not everyone can pick up enough points to drop them into the playoffs.

They can- it happened to us in 2014.

[danhibees1875]

Both have had 16 home games so far, so that seems fair to me.

:faf:

[Tully]

Good they are not on SKY.

Will boost ticket sales.

Still could end up on viaplay/ premier sports

[Since90+2]

Aberdeen will come after us like demons at Pittodrie. They'll want to end our run and they know a win is essential if they're to stand a chance of 3rd.

Bring it on! Our pace filled side will have a field day on the counter attack :greengrin

If they do we'll pick them off going the other way.

We're a better side than Aberdeen, doesn't always mean you'll win a game, but if they come at us hell for leather it will work in our favour.

[Tambo]

Will take those fixtures, get 6 points in the first two then 3rd should be, teams will drop points somewhere.

Huns last game should be a cracker and one i hope we have reduced their allocation.

[Trinity Hibee]

I thought the main objective of the fixtures was to ensure 19 home and away games. I believe us and Aberdeen will only have had 18?

[PatHead]

I thought the main objective of the fixtures was to ensure 19 home and away games. I believe us and Aberdeen will only have had 18?

Wrong. We will both have 19

[CropleyWasGod]

I thought the main objective of the fixtures was to ensure 19 home and away games. I believe us and Aberdeen will only have had 18?

Only St Mirren have a 20-18 split. Everyone else has 19-19.

[Trinity Hibee]

Wrong. We will both have 19

Apologies!

[Ryan91]

Will take those fixtures, get 6 points in the first two then 3rd should be, teams will drop points somewhere.

Huns last game should be a cracker and one i hope we have reduced their allocation.

Guarantee those mutants will find a way to be disruptive and disrespectful during the annual "Tribute to Absent Friends" the club runs. Their allocation should have been cut to the bare minimum after their actions during the tribute to Ron

[AdidasHibernian]

Hopefully big away crowd for us up at Pittodrie. Also get the Utd game sold out as well 👍🥬🇳🇬

[Billy Whizz]

Still could end up on viaplay/ premier sports

Surely they can’t show 3pm KO’s?
From SPFL website
Please note: Sky Sports may select a Round 37 match (midweek of May 14) in due course

[danhibees1875]

Only St Mirren have a 20-18 split. Everyone else has 19-19.

Does that work? Surely someone else needs to be on 18-20?

Presumably one of the bottom 6 teams.

[Jock O]

Does that work? Surely someone else needs to be on 18-20?

Presumably one of the bottom 6 teams.

Motherwell according to when I asked above

[CropleyWasGod]

Does that work? Surely someone else needs to be on 18-20?

Presumably one of the bottom 6 teams.

Motherwell.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

I'm confident about all the games with the exception of Celtic obvs 👍💚

[danhibees1875]

Thanks both - hard to keep up! :greengrin

[He's here!]

Hearts can't go down I don't think, not everyone can pick up enough points to drop them into the playoffs.

Mathematically it's perfectly possible for them to go down.

[PatHead]

Apologies!

No need to apologise. Even I once got something wrong.😁

[Real Emerald]

I think we should look at the fixtures as a real positive outcome. We are ahead in points and goal difference, get results from our first two games and the job is done. If we lose these fixtures we still have games left to catch up.

The real gripe I have is SKY showing the Celtic St Mirren game when Celtic will have long won the league and St Mirren will have nothing to play for. It’s crazy and just goes to show how absolutely ridiculous the TV deal is when there could be crucial games going on elsewhere. It’s scandalous.

[Bobby's Cinema]

With a three point and goal difference advantage, I think if we beat Dundee Utd & St Mirren that's enough to see us 3rd.

2 wins for us and they would need 3 wins and a draw from their 5 games to get past us.

[seanshow]

I think we should look at the fixtures as a real positive outcome. We are ahead in points and goal difference, get results from our first two games and the job is done. If we lose these fixtures we still have games left to catch up.

The real gripe I have is SKY showing the Celtic St Mirren game when Celtic will have long won the league and St Mirren will have nothing to play for. It’s crazy and just goes to show how absolutely ridiculous the TV deal is when there could be crucial games going on elsewhere. It’s scandalous.

I think the sheepies have been given the ideal draw to get level or ahead on points.
1st, their Direct rivals at Home and the Stmirren Away.


Our third game against (presume new champions) 1st home celebration, will be tough.
Gotta do the damage in the first two games Bring it on, :flag:

[oneone73]

Last game could be a shootout for the Champions League!

[The Spaceman]

I do think that’s as good a series of fixtures as we could have hoped for. Destiny firmly in our hands - if we beat Aberdeen and Utd first two games up it’s over. St Mirren game a timely chance to snap up any remaining required points between the OF, both of whom we play when their seasons are finished. Feeling confident!

[Not In The Know]

Indeed

I would go so far as to say win at Pittodrie and it's done.

Aberdeen would be effectively 7 points off us (factoring in GD) you suspect Utd would be the same (after losing to Celtic)

They play each other, Aberdeen have both the OF to play and Utd still have Rangers.

We could draw against both Utd and Aberdeen, in fact, and retain all the advantages, thanks to GD

But yeah a win at Pittodrie seals it for me


Games against the Old firm will be key, basically what Old firm turns up against us, Utd and the Dons. The old firm are nowhere near gtd to take full points in those games. Rangers especially are basket cases at the moment.

[Crazyhorse]

Aberdeen game massive for both clubs.

We should fear nobody, though there will be shocks and upsets

It is and there will be.

Can I ask if any knows the actual prizes for 3rd 4th 5th.
Does third automatically get into the group stage of the Europa League and does 4th automatically get into the group stage of the Conference League? With 5th in the qualifiers?

All assuming Celtc win the SC.

[Hibby70]

3rd place is Europa League Playoff, (assuming Celtic win SC), with a safety net of Conference League group stages

[Solonleith1]

It is and there will be.

Can I ask if any knows the actual prizes for 3rd 4th 5th.
Does third automatically get into the group stage of the Europa League and does 4th automatically get into the group stage of the Conference League? With 5th in the qualifiers?

All assuming Celtc win the SC.

If Celtic win Scottish cup, 3rd gets play off in the europa league. Win and you're in group stages of europa league. Lose and you're in group stages of the conference hence guaranteed group stage football.

4th and 5th would be different stages of the conference league qualifiers. Think it's 3rd and 2nd qualifying rounds respectively.

[Hibby70]

4th is Europa League 2nd qualifying stage

[King Cosell]

Only St Mirren have a 20-18 split. Everyone else has 19-19.

Must be a team in the bottom 6 with a 18/20 split.

[CropleyWasGod]

Must be a team in the bottom 6 with a 18/20 split.

Motherwell

[Cat Stanton]

Rumours are we’re getting the 3 home games - United, St Mirren and Rangers

Celtic to play Aberdeen first

With us playing Celtic in the last game and game before cup final

Aberdeen fans already moaning.

Just out of curiosity, where do these kinds of blatantly bollocks rumour come from? Who starts them and why?

I'm genuinely intrigued.

[Crazyhorse]

If Celtic win Scottish cup, 3rd gets play off in the europa league. Win and you're in group stages of europa league. Lose and you're in group stages of the conference hence guaranteed group stage football.

4th and 5th would be different stages of the conference league qualifiers. Think it's 3rd and 2nd qualifying rounds respectively.

Cheers 👍

[SteveHFC]

I think the sheepies have been given the ideal draw to get level or ahead on points.
1st, their Direct rivals at Home and the Stmirren Away.


Our third game against (presume new champions) 1st home celebration, will be tough.
Gotta do the damage in the first two games Bring it on, :flag:

dons play rangers the next night

[S4uzee]

Totally wrong that finishing 3rd also depends on the cup winners

[Nicho87]

3rd place in the league should get the higher reward in Europe rather than the cup winning team

Not just saying it cause we may get it

But over a season rather than 4-6 games the higher team based on league position should be rewarded surely

Absolute nonsense

[bingo70]

Sorry if this has been covered but what does 3rd and 4th place get if Celtic don’t win the cup?

[EH54]

I think the way they look at it rightly or wrongly is the top two teams get the premium European spots with them it going to cup winners then 3rd and 4th. Rather than them seeing 3rd place as the premium spot.

it is what it is been like this for years, happened to us when Jack Ross was in charge only think St Johnstone was screwed out the group stage last minute for whatever reason can’t remember.

[B.H.F.C]

Sorry if this has been covered but what does 3rd and 4th place get if Celtic don’t win the cup?

Second qualifying round Europa League and second qualifying round Conference League.

[EH54]

Sorry if this has been covered but what does 3rd and 4th place get if Celtic don’t win the cup?

3rd is 2nd round in europa league, 6 games for group stage europa league and if put out go to next round of Conference so get two chances.

4th is 2nd round of conference league again 6 games from group stage football.

[Hibees1973]

Second qualifying round Europa League and second qualifying round Conference League.

Virtually impossible to get into the league phase through this route.

Given our seeding we will come across a biggie in the play-off round, for example Aston Villa who we got a couple of years ago.

[B.H.F.C]

Virtually impossible to get into the league phase through this route.

Given our seeding we will come across a biggie in the play-off round, for example Aston Villa who we got a couple of years ag.

Get through two rounds in the Europa qualifying and you’d be guaranteed Conference League if losing in the playoffs.

[bingo70]

Virtually impossible to get into the league phase through this route.

Given our seeding we will come across a biggie in the play-off round, for example Aston Villa who we got a couple of years ago.

How come Irish sides seem to manage it from time to time then?

[Hibees1973]

How come Irish sides seem to manage it from time to time then?

It is complicated but the league champions from countries such as Ireland and other smaller nations get to the league phase through what is called the 'champions route'.

They enter the Champions league, get through one or two rounds against a couple of minnows and if they get knocked out fall directly into the league phase of the Europa League or Conference League.

This is why we see teams such as Shamrock Rovers and FC Noah appear in the league phase.

[B.H.F.C]

How come Irish sides seem to manage it from time to time then?

I’ll no pretend to know exactly how it works, but I think it’s down to the path they get, the champions path as winners of their domestic league. I think it then means that they avoid any of the real big boys, like us managing to pull out Villa in the Conference League.

[bingo70]

It is complicated but the league champions from countries such as Ireland and other smaller nations get to the league phase through what is called the 'champions route'.

They enter the Champions league, get through one or two rounds against a couple of minnows and if they get knocked out fall directly into the league phase of the Europa League or Conference League.

This is why we see teams such as Shamrock Rovers and FC Noah appear in the league phase.

****s sake.

I thought that was my way of saying you were wrong but you’ve just really pissed on my chips there.

I’ll put away the passport for now.

[Hibees1973]

****s sake.

I thought that was my way of saying you were wrong but you’ve just really pissed on my chips there.

I’ll put away the passport for now.

We finish 3rd and Celtic win the cup you will be fine for European fixtures until Christmas.

Just hope it works out this way.

[bingo70]

We finish 3rd and Celtic win the cup you will be fine for European fixtures until Christmas.

Just hope it works out this way.

Is there any concerns about Bournemouth potentially being in the same European competition as us?

[danhibees1875]

Is there any concerns about Bournemouth potentially being in the same European competition as us?

It certainly takes the shine off our achievement somewhat.

[Nicho87]

My predictions:

Sat 26 April
Dundee United v Celtic (12:30) UTD LOSS
Aberdeen v Hibernian (15:00) DRAW

3 May
Hibernian v Dundee United (15:00) HIBS WIN
St Mirren v Aberdeen (15:00) ABERDEEN WIN

Sat 10 May
Celtic v Hibernian (15:00) HIBS LOSS
Dundee United v St Mirren (15:00) UTD WIN

Sun 11 May
Rangers v Aberdeen (12:00) ABERDEEN LOSS

Wed 14 May
Aberdeen v Celtic (19:45) ABERDEEN DRAW
Rangers v Dundee United (19:45) UTD LOSS
St Mirren v Hibernian (19:45) DRAW

Sat 17 May
Dundee United v Aberdeen (12:30) DRAW
Hibernian v Rangers (12:30) DRAW

HIBS 59
ABERDEEN 56
UTD 54

First two games are massive

We need to get to that last game against sevco so that it’s done and dusted and completly irrelevant, might be stating the obvious

But getting the job done and not getting beat at Aberdeen is a massive step to getting where we need to be.

GGTTH

[GreenCastle]

I like the idea of playing Aberdeen and Utd early.

We are on a great run of form - it may not last forever but I don’t see it stopping anytime soon.

Worst case scenario we need to beat the Huns final game I reckon Hibs would do it at a sold out Easter Road.

Have full belief and faith in the boys to get this job over the line.

Aberdeen away I would expect to sell out for Hibs fans - it’s like a cup final.

Said it before though we may not even know about Europe till May 25th anyway and AFTER the Scottish cup final.

[bingo70]

My predictions:

Sat 26 April
Dundee United v Celtic (12:30) UTD LOSS
Aberdeen v Hibernian (15:00) DRAW

3 May
Hibernian v Dundee United (15:00) HIBS WIN
St Mirren v Aberdeen (15:00) ABERDEEN WIN

Sat 10 May
Celtic v Hibernian (15:00) HIBS LOSS
Dundee United v St Mirren (15:00) UTD WIN

Sun 11 May
Rangers v Aberdeen (12:00) ABERDEEN LOSS

Wed 14 May
Aberdeen v Celtic (19:45) ABERDEEN DRAW
Rangers v Dundee United (19:45) UTD LOSS
St Mirren v Hibernian (19:45) DRAW

Sat 17 May
Dundee United v Aberdeen (12:30) DRAW
Hibernian v Rangers (12:30) DRAW

HIBS 59
ABERDEEN 56
UTD 54

First two games are massive

We need to get to that last game against sevco so that it’s done and dusted and completly irrelevant, might be stating the obvious

But getting the job done and not getting beat at Aberdeen is a massive step to getting where we need to be.

GGTTH

St Mirren will win a game or two I think. They’ll beat us, Aberdeen or Dundee Utd imo, hopefully it’s not us.

[Hibs1969]

Not one Hibs game being shown on SKY. Huge battle for third and they have picked none of the games. Also not bothered with a bottom 6 game which is crazy considering how many teams are still involved.
That’s just Sky being Sky there. I know it’s been done to death on here but BT Sports (as was)gave a much better coverage of Scottish football especially their Friday night games.

Sky’s obsession with covering the Uglies virtually every week to the exclusion of most non Old Firm games is poor and reflects their real interest in our game up here. Some years they can’t even be arsed to show their full complement of Scottish games - can you imagine the outrage if they did that with the EPL?

[nonshinyfinish]

I think the way they look at it rightly or wrongly is the top two teams get the premium European spots with them it going to cup winners then 3rd and 4th. Rather than them seeing 3rd place as the premium spot.

I believe this is a UEFA rule – the best of the Europa League places has to go to the national cup winner.


it is what it is been like this for years, happened to us when Jack Ross was in charge only think St Johnstone was screwed out the group stage last minute for whatever reason can’t remember.

That was to do with the reassignment of an extra Europa League place (caused by the Europa League winner getting a Champions League place). Earlier in the season it was assumed that Scotland would benefit, based on our position in the coefficient table and how UEFA had previously handled the reassignment. However, UEFA didn't confirm it until later in the season and in the end it went to another country (Cyprus IIRC).

Subsequently (the following season maybe?) our coefficient increased enough that our standard cup winner/third place entry was the Europa League playoff round, giving the current situation.

[superfurryhibby]

It certainly takes the shine off our achievement somewhat.

:confused:

Does it? Not for me in the slightest.

[hibsbollah]

My predictions:

Sat 26 April
Dundee United v Celtic (12:30) UTD LOSS
Aberdeen v Hibernian (15:00) DRAW

3 May
Hibernian v Dundee United (15:00) HIBS WIN
St Mirren v Aberdeen (15:00) ABERDEEN WIN

Sat 10 May
Celtic v Hibernian (15:00) HIBS LOSS
Dundee United v St Mirren (15:00) UTD WIN

Sun 11 May
Rangers v Aberdeen (12:00) ABERDEEN LOSS

Wed 14 May
Aberdeen v Celtic (19:45) ABERDEEN DRAW
Rangers v Dundee United (19:45) UTD LOSS
St Mirren v Hibernian (19:45) DRAW

Sat 17 May
Dundee United v Aberdeen (12:30) DRAW
Hibernian v Rangers (12:30) DRAW

HIBS 59
ABERDEEN 56
UTD 54

First two games are massive

We need to get to that last game against sevco so that it’s done and dusted and completly irrelevant, might be stating the obvious

But getting the job done and not getting beat at Aberdeen is a massive step to getting where we need to be.

GGTTH

That projects us doing relatively poorly (6 points from 15) but still getting 3rd with something to spare.

[SteveHFC]

stats are in our favour

last 10 seasons the team that was 3rd before split finshed 3rd or higher
19/20 was of course when the league stopped at 30 games due to covid


will add to that points difference between 3rd and 4th before split and final points usually stay around the same

[hibsbollah]

stats are in our favour

last 10 seasons the team that was 3rd before split finshed 3rd or higher
19/20 was of course when the league stopped at 30 games due to covid

Thats one of those ‘correlation not causation’ stats. Bit of a coincidence rather than anything else.

[Nicho87]

That projects us doing relatively poorly (6 points from 15) but still getting 3rd with something to spare.

Tried to be realistic as possible

I still think United and Aberdeen will chuck a win in against rangers probably just depends who

Similarly I think we could go to st Mirren and pick up a huge win. I just really don’t want us to be going to the last game needing something. Not good for the heart.

As I said first two games massive.

[YehButNoBut]

Think we'll draw against Aberdeen and beat Dundee Utd & St Mirren, that'll do for securing 3rd.

[Nicho87]

That projects us doing relatively poorly (6 points from 15) but still getting 3rd with something to spare.

Tried to be realistic as possible

I still think United and Aberdeen will chuck a win in against rangers probably just depends who

Similarly I think we could go to st Mirren and pick up a huge win. I just really don’t want us to be going to the last game needing something. Not good for the heart.

As I said first two games massive.

[Not In The Know]

3rd place in the league should get the higher reward in Europe rather than the cup winning team

Not just saying it cause we may get it

But over a season rather than 4-6 games the higher team based on league position should be rewarded surely

Absolute nonsense

Thats down to UEFA - it maintains a bit control / prestige for the national associations as the clubs run the top leagues these days

[Not In The Know]

Tried to be realistic as possible

I still think United and Aberdeen will chuck a win in against rangers probably just depends who

Similarly I think we could go to st Mirren and pick up a huge win. I just really don’t want us to be going to the last game needing something. Not good for the heart.

As I said first two games massive.


If St mirren have someting to play for by the time we meet them that means they have taken points of other teams which would be ideal.

[NAE NOOKIE]

If St mirren have someting to play for by the time we meet them that means they have taken points of other teams which would be ideal.

St Mirren are the fly in everybody's ointment .... while they still have a mathematical chance of finishing 4th or 5th they will be well up for it and with everybody playing each other it's not impossible they could make a late run.

The fact is we have 5 cup finals coming up, with the possibility of a huge reward at the end of them .... but so do Aberdeen and Dundee United .... I can see this going down to the wire and I can only imagine what a final day against Sevco needing to win to make 3rd will be like .... have a feeling it could make the atmosphere against AEK Athens look like a group stage league cup tie :greengrin