Hibees positivity thread ahead of the Aberdeen game

[theonlywayisup]

It's 3rd placed Hibernian FC away to 5th placed Aberdeen tomorrow in another important game. Looking at the stats, it's easy to be positive:


Hibernian FC have equalled a club record unbeaten league streak of 17 matches - set in 1948 - and consolidate third place in the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen have won just one of their last nine league meetings with Hibernian (D3 L5), a 4-0 victory for the Dons in May 2024.
Hibernian FC have won each of our last three league games, all by at least two goals. Hibernian FC last won four in a row by 2+ goals in the top-flight in February 2008 – a run which included a 3-1 win over Aberdeen.
Hibernian FC have kept a clean sheet in each of our last three games in the Premiership, a run of 304 minutes without conceding a goal, whilst scoring nine goals in the process.

IMO this is the best set-up team that I've watched for many a year. The set-up looks solid with the three at the back, allowing the two wing backs to focus on the challenge each game poses (attacking versus St Johnstone & Dundee, whilst defensive versus The Rangers). In midfield, Triantis and Levitt are a very effective pairing, with a hard-working front three of Hoilett, Boyle and either Kuharevich or Bowie. Then from the bench, we've got reliable back-up. Smith, in goals, has been excellent and I've been very impressed with him. I imagine it'll be the same time that started against Dundee again tomorrow.

It's going to be another challenging and difficult game, but backed by a noisy away support I'm confident that we'll get another positive result. Let's keep the positivity flowing!

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theonlywayisup

[He's here!]

If Celtic beat United a draw at Pittodrie will do us just fine, but we're good enough to win this.

[Donegal Hibby]

In our meetings this season Hibs have scored 8 goals to their 4 . We have had six different scorers in Boyle , N.Cadden*
, Triantis , Newell , Youan and Rocky .

* Nicky Cadden has scored in all three meetings between the clubs so far this season and I’m predicting he will make it four in a row .

Our last meeting at Pittodrie …

https://youtu.be/mDWxap6YiBc?si=4a3UWfnN_W2kUf4h


We can do this ….:flag:

[Renfrew_Hibby]

New deals for David, Eddie, Liam and Craig should give the boys an extra bounce.

[Unseen work]

Delighted to see this thread

A draw or win tomorrow creates an all time record for runs without a defeat

Aberdeen will be desperate to not let that happen, but more so for them to go level on points with us

C’mon the Hibees

[gbhibby]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14644007/IS-FEELGOOD-STORY-SEASON-David-Gray-battled-brink-turned-tables-Hibernian.html
Just to add to the positivity.

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[Donegal Hibby]

When the tide turned …

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13261432/hibs-3-3-aberdeen-scottish-premiership-highlights

[Not In The Know]

Ive never looked forward to an away game against the sheep ever.

A win for us and Celtic beat Goodwin's cloggers and thats us home and hosed for group stage footie

[Jock O]

When the tide turned …

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13261432/hibs-3-3-aberdeen-scottish-premiership-highlights


That second Aberdeen goal just summed up how fragile we were then, even the 3rd when Nicky Cadden didn't seem to want to foul the guy so he got past, you feel now he would just put him into stand, or win with a slide tackle and then roar back up the pitch and create a goal scoring opportunity :-)

Also interesting to see Youan and Newell being very influential in lots of the highlights there.

Like most people I suspect I came out the ground in a bit of a high, but then came down and thought **** we are still in trouble, who would ever have predicted the last few every enjoyable months !

[Up-the-slope]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/976/cpsprodpb/3a89/live/766b8f80-2092-11f0-8c2e-77498b1ce297.png.webp


That graph should give all the positivity you need :greengrin

[Trinity Hibee]

Ive never looked forward to an away game against the sheep ever.

A win for us and Celtic beat Goodwin's cloggers and thats us home and hosed for group stage footie

Na wouldn’t feel confident unless we beat both Aberdeen and United.

[evy]

When the tide turned …

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13261432/hibs-3-3-aberdeen-scottish-premiership-highlights

I don't think enough is made of Rocky's deft wee lay-off for Ellie to cross in for the 3rd.

[Donegal Hibby]

That second Aberdeen goal just summed up how fragile we were then, even the 3rd when Nicky Cadden didn't seem to want to foul the guy so he got past, you feel now he would just put him into stand, or win with a slide tackle and then roar back up the pitch and create a goal scoring opportunity :-)

Also interesting to see Youan and Newell being very influential in lots of the highlights there.

Like most people I suspect I came out the ground in a bit of a high, but then came down and thought **** we are still in trouble, who would ever have predicted the last few every enjoyable months !

Being as fragile as we were was possibly partly down to confidence being low . We had a few late goals against that were like a kick in the stones but even though it was only a drawer it felt like a win and definitely sparked something off within the team thankfully.

I think Youan and Newell had good games , might be wrong but thought maybe Youan got MotM ? 🤔

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think enough is made of Rocky's deft wee lay-off for Ellie to cross in for the 3rd.

The big fella for a CH as the quality to do that which some other CH’s don’t have , remember him setting up Boyle for his goal against the huns with a nice wee lay-off too :greengrin.

[evy]

The big fella for a CH as the quality to do that which some other CH’s don’t have , remember him setting up Boyle for his goal against the huns with a nice wee lay-off too :greengrin.

I mean, he absolutely sclaffs his finish for the goal, but it went in and that's all that matters!

Aye his layoff for Boyle's v der hun was quality as well. As was his goal v Dundee.

[cubehindthegoal]

It's 3rd placed Hibernian FC away to 5th placed Aberdeen tomorrow in another important game. Looking at the stats, it's easy to be positive:


Hibernian FC have equalled a club record unbeaten league streak of 17 matches - set in 1948 - and consolidate third place in the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen have won just one of their last nine league meetings with Hibernian (D3 L5), a 4-0 victory for the Dons in May 2024.
Hibernian FC have won each of our last three league games, all by at least two goals. Hibernian FC last won four in a row by 2+ goals in the top-flight in February 2008 – a run which included a 3-1 win over Aberdeen.
Hibernian FC have kept a clean sheet in each of our last three games in the Premiership, a run of 304 minutes without conceding a goal, whilst scoring nine goals in the process.

IMO this is the best set-up team that I've watched for many a year. The set-up looks solid with the three at the back, allowing the two wing backs to focus on the challenge each game poses (attacking versus St Johnstone & Dundee, whilst defensive versus The Rangers). In midfield, Triantis and Levitt are a very effective pairing, with a hard-working front three of Hoilett, Boyle and either Kuharevich or Bowie. Then from the bench, we've got reliable back-up. Smith, in goals, has been excellent and I've been very impressed with him. I imagine it'll be the same time that started against Dundee again tomorrow.

It's going to be another challenging and difficult game, but backed by a noisy away support I'm confident that we'll get another positive result. Let's keep the positivity flowing!

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theonlywayisup

Great post 👍 Love the positivity around my club just now. Had plenty of the other over the years !

And … if we lost, I’d still feel positive. Win win … oh, wait lose win… wait .. 🤔

[joe breezy]

Who knows what will happen in our unbeaten run there’s been draws with not the best

But I really hope for a victory - yeah a draw may end up being okay but would like to create more of a gap


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[GreenCastle]

The boys should be quietly confident they can bring back 3 points.

The pressure is on Aberdeen to win. Hibs could probably afford a draw but I think we are playing so well we can win away again.

We have quality all over the pitch and on the bench with various options.

It won’t be an easy game but we have players who can hurt them and Aberdeen were lucky Hearts went down to 9 men last week.

Hopefully all those who are attending give the team great vocal support like last away game we played them.

Let’s do this Hibs - set a new record and get closer to finishing top 3.

[Alex Trager]

I am desperate for us to see a Hibs team set a club record.

In doing so, we will at least remain three points ahead of the sheep, ideally though, we’ll be six clear.

[Tambo]

Probably our biggest game of the season so far, one which the players and staff will be looking to break the record for the fans.

[Pagan Hibernia]

We'll win. That is all.

[SteveHFC]

Is this our biggest league game in a while?

[B.H.F.C]

Is this our biggest league game in a while?

Aye. If we win (coupled with a Celtic win) third is done IMO.

[SteveHFC]

Aye. If we win (coupled with a Celtic win) third is done IMO.

Trying to think when was our last ‘big’ important league game.

I agree if Celtic win and we win. We’ll get 3rd.

[Unseen work]

Trying to think when was our last ‘big’ important league game.

I agree if Celtic win and we win. We’ll get 3rd.

Last important league game?

Honestly feels like every single game for the past 17 have been big games🤣

[cubehindthegoal]

Who knows what will happen in our unbeaten run there’s been draws with not the best

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Really? I can help … in our unbeaten run, what happened was, we didn’t lose. What happened was, we won some, and we drew some. Contrary to your post, we actually beat some of the best, and drew with some of the best. But … the crucial bit you missed out on, was .. we didn’t lose to the best … or even hearts 🥰

[Nicho87]

I had a dream 0-1 hibs

[Viva_Palmeiras]

All to play for. Great incentives.
the boys have been up to the test.
This team turns up.
pushing though on this one will
be huge.
Letd hope Jimmi will no fix it

[18Craig75]

You just feel like this team embraces the pressure and looks forward to stepping up to the occasion. Just hope the break hasn’t dimmed the momentum we had built up, not the 17 game run but specifically the 3 previous games. We were scoring for fun and not conceding and had excellent control in all of the games. Let’s hope we carry that into today!!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

If it turns in to a gun slinging contest we win.
if it’s a battle - with out resilience and Shinnies fading we should edge it.

If it’s close could well be down to the ref and VAR.

[Paul1642]

I’ve woken up today with a feeling close to that of a cup final day. The benefits of winning today aren’t a million miles form the same.

Can’t wait for this one.

[PatHead]

I’ve woken up today with a feeling close to that of a cup final day. The benefits of winning today aren’t a million miles form the same.

Can’t wait for this one.

This game is nothing like the cup final, important yes but we have further chances after this. At worst we have to match Dundee United and Aberdeen's results between now and the end of the season

[1875M]

This game is nothing like the cup final, important yes but we have further chances after this. At worst we have to match Dundee United and Aberdeen's results between now and the end of the season

True but win today and it makes things a hell of a lot easier for 3rd.

[Trinity Hibee]

Just hope the officials don’t have a big say in this game. If they don’t make crazy decisions we should get something from the game

[Paul1642]

True but win today and it makes things a hell of a lot easier for 3rd.

Win today and it’s 95% job done. It might not have the same lasting memory’s as a league cup win, but 3rd place, especially with it being the last season of guaranteed group stage football, is bigger for the club and its future success.

I of course won’t compare it to a SC win.

[Up-the-slope]

Try to imagine the feeling of come 5pm after a treble of Hibs / St Mirren / Celtic wins.

Hibs looking good for 3rd and Wee Bazza looking over his shoulder :greengrin

[Trinity Hibee]

Try to imagine the feeling of come 5pm after a treble of Hibs / St Mirren / Celtic wins.

Hibs looking good for 3rd and Wee Bazza looking over his shoulder :greengrin

Would be a carlsberg day that’s for sure

[hibsbollah]

I’ve woken up today with a feeling close to that of a cup final day. The benefits of winning today aren’t a million miles form the same.

Can’t wait for this one.

I would love to say we have beaten a 150 year old club record today. On that count alone, as well as keeping the ruminants at arms length, a point would do me.

[Trinity Hibee]

I would love to say we have beaten a 150 year old club record today. On that count alone, as well as keeping the ruminants at arms length, a point would do me.

Is it not a post war record? Think I saw something about the club record being 23 or 24 games early 1900s?

[hibsbollah]

Is it not a post war record? Think I saw something about the club record being 23 or 24 games early 1900s?

That includes cup. If we win today thats the all time season league record.

[Trinity Hibee]

That includes cup. If we win today thats the all time season league record.

Ah okay

[Stuart93]

Massive game today.

If we get 3 points I reckon 3rd’s wrapped up

[Unseen work]

Couple of changes

Bowie,Campbell and O’Hora in for Myk, Hoilett and Miller

Miller not in squad - big miss against Keskinen today who is rapid

[hibsbollah]

Couple of changes

Bowie,Campbell and O’Hora in for Myk, Hoilett and Miller

Miller not in squad - big miss against Keskinen today who is rapid

Wow. No Hoilett against his old team surprised me
You’re right, Keskinen is tricky with the ball at his feet. Reminds ne if wee zemmama a bit

[we are hibs]

Wouldn't have dropped Hoilett. Assuming Miller is injured also

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[Unseen work]

Aberdeen got a really attacking team

McGrath on the bench

[supermcginn]

Can only imagine Hoilett has a knock and not fit to start, he's a huge miss.

[Callum_62]

Shame to lose Miller

Offers good physicality and a threat from RCH

Must be injured I assume

Hoilett for Campbell is probably purely for legs as we would expect them to be right at it from the off

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[.Sean.]

No danger are that Aberdeen team getting a result against us. 2 nil Hibs

[1875M]

Cut out allocation and don’t even sell out. Get into these lot today.

[lyonhibs]

No danger are that Aberdeen team getting a result against us. 2 nil Hibs

Blaming this on you now ...

[S4uzee]

Blaming this on you now ...

Maybe the players thought similar

[theonlywayisup]

Sadly, that's the 18-game unbeaten league run since the positivity threads started prior to the three nil game away to Motherwell (I intentionally missed Celtic away immediately after the Motherwell game). When we fought back twice in injury time to rescue a point against the Dons at Easter Road in November, I saw enough to convince me to be positive that we'll get out of the relegation slots. At no stage, did I think that 3rd position in the league was possible.

Whilst the defeat yesterday was a sore one, I still saw enough to remain positive. It took an exceptional goal to defeat us. As many have stated, we were collectively below recent standards, but I'm convinced that we can rectify that at Easter Road against Dundee United. It's often said that you learn more from failure than from success. So, I expect that SDG and his backroom staff will learn from yesterday's defeat and will look to correct these against United.

Still so many reasons to be positive.

[GreenCastle]

Sadly, that's the 18-game unbeaten league run since the positivity threads started prior to the three nil game away to Motherwell (I intentionally missed Celtic away immediately after the Motherwell game). When we fought back twice in injury time to rescue a point against the Dons at Easter Road in November, I saw enough to convince me to be positive that we'll get out of the relegation slots. At no stage, did I think that 3rd position in the league was possible.

Whilst the defeat yesterday was a sore one, I still saw enough to remain positive. It took an exceptional goal to defeat us. As many have stated, we were collectively below recent standards, but I'm convinced that we can rectify that at Easter Road against Dundee United. It's often said that you learn more from failure than from success. So, I expect that SDG and his backroom staff will learn from yesterday's defeat and will look to correct these against United.

Still so many reasons to be positive.

100%

The team need to refocus for the final 4 games but basically just the next game.

Go again and get 3 points - keep the pressure on Aberdeen.

St Mirren have beaten Aberdeen last 4 out of 5 games.

Think you need to continue these threads till end of the season and start the Dundee Utd one early!

[Carheenlea]

It wasn’t our worst performance of the season by any stretch.

A game that looked destined for stalemate unless a moment of quality presented itself, and unfortunately for us it was Nisbet who provided it.

I’m confident for the remaining games, and it’s going to be tight for a week longer than it might have been, but it’s one we are well equipped for. I’m not envisioning a complete unraveling.

[Cat Stanton]

There is a very tiny part of me happy we didn't beat the record of the league-winning 1947/48 team. Different era etc etc, but in terms of achievement, quality of squad, competition at the time, it's hard to think of them being "bettered" by our current team.

That said, the bigger (97%) part of me is gutted. But like others here, I remain positive not least because Aberdeen look quite s hite...

[theonlywayisup]

Whilst the defeat against Aberdeen was a sore one, I still saw enough to remain positive. It took an exceptional goal to defeat us. As many have stated, we were collectively below recent standards, but I'm convinced that we can rectify that at Easter Road tomorrow against Dundee United. It's often said that you learn more from failure than from success. So, I expect that SDG and his backroom staff will learn from the Aberdeen defeat and will look to correct these against United.

Still so many reasons to be positive. We have won each of our last six home league games, our longest run in the Scottish Premiership since winning seven in succession under Neil Lennon.

In our last 12 games, we're top of the form table with 27 points (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeat) compared to Dundee United's 16 points (5 wins, 1 draw, 6 defeats). That said, it will be a tough game against a team who have done well in recent games at Easter Road, albeit needing a fortuitous VAR decision to go their way to salvage a draw.

Tomorrow will be a huge test for the Hibees. We've done so well to go 18 games unbeaten, but that's now in the past. I hope that as the Hibees run onto the pitch at a packed Easter Road we keep the positivity flowing.

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theonlywayisup

[GreenCastle]

Whilst the defeat against Aberdeen was a sore one, I still saw enough to remain positive. It took an exceptional goal to defeat us. As many have stated, we were collectively below recent standards, but I'm convinced that we can rectify that at Easter Road tomorrow against Dundee United. It's often said that you learn more from failure than from success. So, I expect that SDG and his backroom staff will learn from the Aberdeen defeat and will look to correct these against United.

Still so many reasons to be positive. We have won each of our last six home league games, our longest run in the Scottish Premiership since winning seven in succession under Neil Lennon.

In our last 12 games, we're top of the form table with 27 points (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeat) compared to Dundee United's 16 points (5 wins, 1 draw, 6 defeats). That said, it will be a tough game against a team who have done well in recent games at Easter Road, albeit needing a fortuitous VAR decision to go their way to salvage a draw.

Tomorrow will be a huge test for the Hibees. We've done so well to go 18 games unbeaten, but that's now in the past. I hope that as the Hibees run onto the pitch at a packed Easter Road we keep the positivity flowing.

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theonlywayisup

This should be a new thread :)

[theonlywayisup]

This should be a new thread :)

Thought I had started a new thread.

I'll copy into a new one and close this one.