It's in our hands

[we are hibs]

3 clear with 9 to play for with a superior goal difference. Both ourselves and Aberdeen are to play Celtic and Rangers still. Any kind of result V st.mirren may well see us over the line. Unbelievable character today after a poor day last week. Brilliant reaction.

One last push to get over the line. Come on Hibs.

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[Tambo]

Would love us to seal 3rd before the Huns come to Easter Road, goal difference is a huge bonus for us.

Two difficult away games coming up with a win at St Mirren should be enough.

[Paul1642]

3 clear with 9 to play for with a superior goal difference. Both ourselves and Aberdeen are to play Celtic and Rangers still. Any kind of result V st.mirren may well see us over the line. Unbelievable character today after a poor day last week. Brilliant reaction.

One last push to get over the line. Come on Hibs.

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We can seal the deal with a win at St Mirren, but as it stands, we take 3rd on Goal difference regardless if the Old Firm take full points from their games vs our Rivals.

[Keith_M]

tmi

[The Modfather]

Thing 3rd is as good as done now after today.

[danhibees1875]

Today is a very good day and rights the wrongs of last weekend (plus, 2 weeks further down the line!).

[Paul1642]

Thing 3rd is as good as done now after today.

Not quite yet but it’s must be about 85%

[Pagan Hibernia]

Always did like St Mirren. What a great Albert Kidd day this has been :flag:

[danhibees1875]

Thing 3rd is as good as done now after today.

Not yet for me. It just takes us to lose against St Mirren and Aberdeen to pick up 1 point more against the OF than us (and beat Utd like we have).

That's not unrealistic enough for my liking.

[YehButNoBut]

We can seal the deal with a win at St Mirren, but as it stands, we take 3rd on Goal difference regardless if the Old Firm take full points from their games vs our Rivals.

If Aberdeen lose to Rangers & Celtic a draw is enough at St Mirrem.

Providing we don't win at Celtic next Saturday :greengrin

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Almost there. Celtic's league season ends tomorrow. Hopefully they rest some players next weekend but then back to full strength against the sheep to lay down a marker for the final

[Paul1642]

If Aberdeen lose to Rangers & Celtic a draw is enough at St Mirrem.

Providing we don't win at Celtic next Saturday :greengrin

If Aberdeen loose to both and beat Dundee United we still finish 3rd on goal difference if we gain 0 points which I don’t foresee.

[Unseen work]

I might be in the minority but I think it’s still all to play for.

Rangers you never know what you’re getting, Aberdeen have Celtic at home after the league is done and then they have United away which is a bit of a Derby.

We’ve not beat St Mirren this season yet and have the old firm also

Could go either way imo

[GreenCastle]

It was in our hands before today too! Just even more so now!

Lowest we will finish is 4th but we want 3rd and Europe group stages.

[Paul1642]

I might be in the minority but I think it’s still all to play for.

Rangers you never know what you’re getting, Aberdeen have Celtic at home after the league is done and then they have United away which is a bit of a Derby.

We’ve not beat St Mirren this season yet and have the old firm also

Could go either way imo

Mathematically 3 points ahead with 9 points to play for of course means it’s all to play for, however St Mirren showed today that teams with not much to play for are still dangerous (although win next week and suddenly they are in contention for European football from nowhere).

Celtic won’t be downing tools against Aberdeen a days before they play them in a cup final where the treble is at stake.

Rangers are out do the Europa League at last and Ibrox isn’t going to be as easy to go to as it was a few weeks ago. Barry Ferguson’s management future in int he balance.

Not only is the table on our favour, so is the difficulty of remaining fixtures. Todays St Mirren goal could prove priceless for us.

[Donegal Hibby]

Thing 3rd is as good as done now after today.

In a good position alright but nothings done yet IMO

[Unseen work]

Mathematically 3 points ahead with 9 points to play for of course means it’s all to play for, however St Mirren showed today that teams with not much to play for are still dangerous (although win next week and suddenly they are in contention for European football from nowhere).

Celtic won’t be downing tools against Aberdeen a days before they play them in a cup final where the treble is at stake.

Rangers are out do the Europa League at last and Ibrox isn’t going to be as easy to go to as it was a few weeks ago. Barry Ferguson’s management future in int he balance.

Not only is the table on our favour, so is the difficulty of remaining fixtures. Todays St Mirren goal could prove priceless for us.

Don’t think Celtic will be downing tools, but resting some players? Potentially

We managed to beat them at home, no reason to say Aberdeen won’t do likewise

[GreenCastle]

If I checked this right Aberdeen haven’t beaten Celtic for 29 games - since 2018 - is that right ?

[Paul1642]

Don’t think Celtic will be downing tools, but resting some players? Potentially

We managed to beat them at home, no reason to say Aberdeen won’t do likewise

I just feel that with wining the treble effectively being the difference between a good and okay season for Rodgers (which sounds bizarre to say), the Aberdeen and Rangers games are the two remaining they will be giving 100%. It’s the dress rehearsal for their big final.

I don’t think we will get any points from Parkhead but if anything it’s us and St Mirren who might get off lightly.

[Hibees1973]

Thing 3rd is as good as done now after today.

No, albeit in a decent position.

Appears now Aberdeen will have to beat Celtic or Rangers. Aberdeen are at home to what could be a changed Celtic side and the Hun are so flakey an Aberdeen win there would not be a surprise.

Yes, it's in our hands but can still turnaround quickly.

[chrisski33]

Don't think the St.Mirren game will be as easy as some may think. Actually more nervous about that game than the ones v the uglies

[Billy Bunter 07]

What a lovely position to be in with three games left. :agree:

[GreenCastle]

Don't think the St.Mirren game will be as easy as some may think. Actually more nervous about that game than the ones v the uglies

Don’t think anyone is expecting an easy game at all - hard venue to play at especially with a crap pitch and they have improved.

It’s also a team we have won against for 5 games so we need to put in a proper good performance to get 3 points.

The old firm games will take care of themselves but St Mirren away midweek really is a cup final.

[danhibees1875]

Don't think the St.Mirren game will be as easy as some may think. Actually more nervous about that game than the ones v the uglies

:agree:

I'm relaxed about the OF. What will be will be - I expect 0 points.

A win v StMirren is what we need to look at - this would leave Aberdeen needing 7 points from their last 3 games against Rangers, Celtic, and Utd.

[Northernhibee]

Four points almost certainly does it IMO.

[Just_Jimmy]

We're capable of beating rangers at home on the last day if we need to.

However, id love aberdeen to lose to both sides of the old firm.

Us to nick a point at celtic and beat st mirren which would mean its done.



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[stoneyburn hibs]

The best outcome for us tomorrow would be for Celtic to give the Huns a good horsing. Hopefully they are on holiday after that.

[tonyrougier123]

Think the st mirren hibs love in is still in full flow today 🤑

[Gatecrasher]

I might be in the minority but I think it’s still all to play for.

Rangers you never know what you’re getting, Aberdeen have Celtic at home after the league is done and then they have United away which is a bit of a Derby.

We’ve not beat St Mirren this season yet and have the old firm also

Could go either way imo

:agree: Aberdeen could easily take something from their game with Rangers and St Mirren will be a tough game. Hopefully it's done by next Wednesday but no way it's over.

[Billy Whizz]

Dundee Utd v Aberdeen is the last game of the season, same day we play Rangers. We have to make sure we go into that game 3 points ahead of Aberdeen, as our goal difference is superior

[JohnM1875]

Dundee Utd v Aberdeen is the last game of the season, same day we play Rangers. We have to make sure we go into that game 3 points ahead of Aberdeen, as our goal difference is superior

Think we'll go into the last game of the season four points ahead after a draw against St Mirren.

Really can't see Aberdeen winning against the OF.

The win today was massive.

[Paul1642]

Dundee Utd v Aberdeen is the last game of the season, same day we play Rangers. We have to make sure we go into that game 3 points ahead of Aberdeen, as our goal difference is superior

We should.

Hibs 3 points ahead and playing Celtic (A) and St Mirren (A)

Aberdeen 3 points behind and playing Rangers (A) and Celtic (H).

They shouldn’t be gaining points on us over these 2 games.

It’s equally important that we go into that last game at least 3 points ahead of Dundee United who are 6 points behind and play St Mirren (H) and Rangers (A). I think by the end of next weekend United will be back in 4th.

All going to plan we have this wrapped up but the Wednesday night.

[H18 SFR]

Still all to play for but the goal difference is as good as a point.

We will at least match Aberdeen’s point haul between now and the end of the season.

[Dashing Bob S]

I might be in the minority but I think it’s still all to play for.

Rangers you never know what you’re getting, Aberdeen have Celtic at home after the league is done and then they have United away which is a bit of a Derby.

We’ve not beat St Mirren this season yet and have the old firm also

Could go either way imo

Agreed. Way too soon to break out bubbly. And with Hearts hovering menacingly in 8th-9th, all I can say is thank god for the protective force field of the split.

[B.H.F.C]

We can’t throw it away from this position. Got to get over the line from here.

I think one more win does it. That would leave Aberdeen needing 7 points minimum. I don’t see them getting that.

We’ll more than likely lose at Parkhead next week but with results today, we can go there with a lot less pressure on us and have a bit of a go.

[jakedance]

I think if Aberdeen lose to Rangers it’s pretty much done. I’d expect Celtic to put a marker on them ahead of the cup final.

We’ve got a free hit against a, hopefully, can’t be arsed with us Celtic next week. We should go there and try to batter them.

[GreenCastle]

I think if Aberdeen lose to Rangers it’s pretty much done. I’d expect Celtic to put a marker on them ahead of the cup final.

We’ve got a free hit against a, hopefully, can’t be arsed with us Celtic next week. We should go there and try to batter them.

15 years since our last win at Celtic Park. It’s a free hit - but we have show. Signs this season we can Celtic issues beating them at Easter Road and scoring and creating chances at Celtic Park. A win there would be the icing on the cake for this season.

[penihibs]

Unlikely I know, but if Aberdeen win cup does that make any difference with Europe standings?

[HiBremian]

Unlikely I know, but if Aberdeen win cup does that make any difference with Europe standings?
All explained in the Europe thread, mate.

[Silky]

I think if Aberdeen lose to Rangers it’s pretty much done. I’d expect Celtic to put a marker on them ahead of the cup final.

We’ve got a free hit against a, hopefully, can’t be arsed with us Celtic next week. We should go there and try to batter them.

See, I'm not so sure. Rangers are Tom Kite and I'd fancy Aberdeen to get something from them. With the best will in the world I don't think we'll get anything from Parkhead, so it potentially comes down to a tricky midweek trip to St Mirren. Aberdeen could take something from Celtic at Pittodrie, so we may have to beat Rangers to seal it.

[Unseen work]

Unlikely I know, but if Aberdeen win cup does that make any difference with Europe standings?

Yes, they essentially get what whoever finished 3rd would get.

Qualification game for Europa league and if they lose they still get conference league

[JohnM1875]

See, I'm not so sure. Rangers are Tom Kite and I'd fancy Aberdeen to get something from them. With the best will in the world I don't think we'll get anything from Parkhead, so it potentially comes down to a tricky midweek trip to St Mirren. Aberdeen could take something from Celtic at Pittodrie, so we may have to beat Rangers to seal it.

Just can't see Aberdeen winning at Ibrox.

[Silky]

Just can't see Aberdeen winning at Ibrox.

I hope you're right. I couldn't see Queens Park, or St Mirren winning there, but they did. Rangers season is over, Aberdeen have a lot to play for. Ibrox is not the fortress of a few years ago.

[JohnM1875]

I hope you're right. I couldn't see Queens Park, or St Mirren winning there, but they did. Rangers season is over, Aberdeen have a lot to play for. Ibrox is not the fortress of a few years ago.

I mean aye, very fair point about Queens Park and Ibrox not being the same. They also have a complete diddy in charge. But Aberdeen aren't all that either (I now they beat us last weekend)

Draw or Hun win I reckon.

[Donegal Hibby]

Just can't see Aberdeen winning at Ibrox.

Hope not though if Motherwell, St Mirren and Hibs can go there and win I suppose there’s a chance they can too .

[Dashing Bob S]

As the thread says it’s in our hands but experience suggests that there will be more twists and it’s far from over.

Logic dictates that the OF would be expected to take maximum points against both Hibs and A’deen, putting us through irrespective of Dons-United and us-Saints results.

However we know it’s likely that (at least) one of the OF will takes points off at least one of us/Adeen. At this stage of the season both those clubs have nothing to play for and committed performances from individuals are all likely to be about shop window transfer and new contract stuff.

So we have to be really committed against the OF and see it we can scrap some surprise points from them.

[theonlywayisup]

One of the reasons we're in this position is because we won 2-1 against Celtic at home and won 2-0 away to The Rangers. It's not unlikely that the Dons could match one of those results. Still a lot to play for, but we are in pole position.

[bingo70]

I don’t think Aberdeen will lose their next 4 (including the cup), they’ll pick up some points along the way so it’s not over and done with yet like I’ve seen some Aberdeen fans saying.

Their problem is needing to take a minimum of 4 points so beating Celtic or rangers might not be enough, that’s before you take into account they also need us to lose all our games, looking at our fixtures, again, that’s not impossible but if you were in Aberdeens shoes you wouldn’t like to be relying on that.

I’m hoping Aberdeens attentions turn to the cup final pretty soon, if it’s not happened already.

A win against St Mirren for us will almost certainly be enough for us but a point there could be enough too.

[Not In The Know]

See, I'm not so sure. Rangers are Tom Kite and I'd fancy Aberdeen to get something from them. With the best will in the world I don't think we'll get anything from Parkhead, so it potentially comes down to a tricky midweek trip to St Mirren. Aberdeen could take something from Celtic at Pittodrie, so we may have to beat Rangers to seal it.


I think this is most likely.

[marinello59]

Just can't see Aberdeen winning at Ibrox.

I can see them nicking a point there. Anything any of us can take from the Old Firm is a bonus but they have a trip away to Tannadice to deal with and I think they will take nothing from that one.

[JimBHibees]

I might be in the minority but I think it’s still all to play for.

Rangers you never know what you’re getting, Aberdeen have Celtic at home after the league is done and then they have United away which is a bit of a Derby.

We’ve not beat St Mirren this season yet and have the old firm also

Could go either way imo

Absolutely could wouldn’t be the biggest surprise if Aberdeen get points from both of the old firm

[Gatecrasher]

I can see them nicking a point there. Anything any of us can take from the Old Firm is a bonus but they have a trip away to Tannadice to deal with and I think they will take nothing from that one.

:agree: Rangers are rotten, if we'd have had an ok start to the season we would be challenging them for second, never mind fighting for third. Aberdeen could say the same. Aberdeen getting something at Ibrox is not out of the question. But we could equally beat them at ER.

[Hibees1973]

In short, European group stage football is not in our hands.

It won't be until we are confirmed in 3rd and Celtic win the cup.

Will know in three weeks time if we have at least 6 guaranteed Conference League fixtures up until Christmas. I reckon if the above does not happen we will not get any European League fixtures as we will be knocked out in the qualifying stages.

Just my opinion.

[HFC93]

I think a lot depends on what Rangers team turns up against Aberdeen next weekend.

[hibsbollah]

In short, European group stage football is not in our hands.

It won't be until we are confirmed in 3rd and Celtic win the cup.

Will know in three weeks time if we have at least 6 guaranteed Conference League fixtures up until Christmas. I reckon if the above does not happen we will not get any European League fixtures as we will be knocked out in the qualifying stages.

Just my opinion.

At this point, the probability is we get guaranteed european group stage football. We have an effective 4 point lead over Aberdeen with 3 games left and Celtic are overwhelming favourites in their final.

In fact, we could have a total collapse lose our next three and its still very possible we’ll finish third. I think we can be confident.