Brighton through, and Liverpool's miserable season continues. Lovely.
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Brighton through, and Liverpool's miserable season continues. Lovely.
Could be a year for an underdog in the FA Cup.
Ye seems an odd decisionQuote:
Originally Posted by wookie70
Good result for us with both Hearts and Livi dropping points. It would need a bit of a miracle given the size of our squad and glaring gaps in terms of cover but 3rd place is definitely possible. Hearts really are not very good imo but they have a big lead.
Actually quite fancy Brighton as it happens. Had a wee bet on them a few weeks agoQuote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Liverpool have fallen to pieces this season.
Arsenal wanted out the cup to focus on the league.
Man u's cup draw luck can't continue so City away feels fair.
Excellent game coming up Wrexham v Sheffield United. Game of the round.
9 pointsQuote:
Originally Posted by wookie70
They are a good side and play nice football. They can be proud of what they are doing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorrie
Don't think Arsenal wanted out the cup, that's them out of two domestic cups now. High probability that they end the season trophyless.Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
Hearts rested alot of players today for there match against the Huns, Livi have some tough games coming up, we need to concentrate on winning our run of away games coming up and see where we are then, 4ths possible but Livvy are a sticky side for anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by wookie70
There is a lot of discussion about what is going wrong at Liverpool, but it could be as simple as fatigue. Klopp demands a very high energy style, and they have played so many games in the past few seasons. At some point players burn out that way.
Thank **** the livvy v hearts game is finished, hoof hoof and more hoofing with a tiny wee bit of football breaking out now and then
I still think City will catch them, but they are going so well in the league. It won't be easy for City.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Michael Stewart 'celebrating' a draw against Livingston and making out that Hearts are Atletico Madrid whilst having a go at Avril :greengrin
Pleasing - 3rd is definitely, definitely up for grabs if the lads get their head down.
I disagree. In an amazing position to win the league. Got to go for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Best football I've seen Arsenal play for almost two decades. Fully deserve to be top of the league, a very long way to go though. The run in for the title doesn't start until April, a month that they play Liverpool, City & Newcastle (5th may) away and Chelsea at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Up there with one of the worst games of football I’ve seen. What an advert for Scottish football.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Forget 3rd. Worry about Tuesday and nothing else.Quote:
Originally Posted by truehibernian
One of the shocks of the season at Livingston - holding Barcelona to a 0-0 draw in front of the biggest travelling support ever seen at a Scottish game.
Absolute scenes.
**** thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Vault Boy
Couple of injuries and they are a lot weaker. Holding & Lokonga not on the same level as Saliba & Partey. It was injuries & fatigue which ruined their CL aspirations last season. Let's see how it goes, not too familiar with the defender they've signed this window but Trossard is a good addition.Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
I actually fell asleep with 10 to go, only woke up because the dug farted and stung my nostrils 🤬Quote:
Originally Posted by Real Emerald
Nope, set 3rd as the goal - set milestones for sure, but that's the ultimate goal - two derbies to come hopefully and lots of football to be played.Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
Do you mean the project?Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
You're pretty much doing the same thing everyone did the year Leicester won it. Thinking this and that.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
If they beat city once this season in the league they will win it.
Perhaps so, time will tell buddy. You certainly didn't predict United to be on the run they are on, predictions can end up wrong 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
I think 3rd is gone. 9 points behind with 15 to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by truehibernian
Even if we win out, which we won't, Hearts would have to drop 9 or 10 points for us to overtake them. In reality we are probably needing Hearts to drop 15-20 at the very least in 15 games. I can't see that.
It's not happening. 4th is well within grasp though and that's where we should be aiming.
Man u run not as great as everyone thinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Out the premier league title race and placed in 4th.
Lucky cup draws against some dreadful teams
Tough game in Europe.
Almost feels a failure for them now if don't win league cup or FA cup.
Was at a 60th party last night, loads of man u season ticket holders there. Must have been a fair few seats spare last night 😁.
That match at the Spaghettihad was eye bleeding dross. Guff.
😂😂 I admire your consistency 🤝Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
Stunning skill and goal from Mitoma... If you haven't seen any of his compilation vids which have exploded on YT since the WC, do yourselves a favour and search for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Had to play against 14 in red shirts today when imo it should have been 9. We complain about the way Scottish football is plundered by the weegies, but the situation is as bad in England. Brighton have been ransacked this season, and are STILL in there fighting... and even more important, entertaining
What pleases is me is that United are definitely improving and are closing the gap on City and Liverpool. If they can win a cup and finish top four, that's a great season, considering the mess Ten Hag inherited. He's doing a very good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
Ten Haag has taken some players who haven't been performing under the previous managers and made them look like good players in a good team, even the likes of Wan Bisaka who looked like he would get punted, looks like a player with confidence and skill. Guess its what happens when you have a coach who is consistent in message and well organised.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Have been pretty impressed with what he has done as the season has progressed and how he has managed ego's.
Agreed. Ten Hag is only five months into the job, but it's already clear they have improved. They are better organised and playing a faster game. A cup and top four would be excellent for a first season. I didn't think they would have a chance of top four. I think Casemiro and Varane have been inspired signings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Nice to see Hecky doing well, didn't work out for him here but seems like a good guy and glad it's working out for him at Sheffield Utd.
It just feels like they have clarity and a direction and a way of playing and the players look like they have bought into it, and any who haven't have been shipped out. Even his management of Maguire has seemed good, though I expect he will be punted I'm the summer 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
They need a cup win before they turn into a red Tottenham.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Done very well. Watched his team against Huddersfield other week and they well wasn't great but got the job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Think may attend against Watford next month see how Porto is getting on. Can easily get tickets sorted with blade fans in the family.
Yes, Sheff United are going very well. A good friend of mine from my uni days was a massive Blades fan, so I like to see them going well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
What prompted those American actors to buy a Welsh football club?
Should get something this season!? Not as flaky as the Lily-livered Whites.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Canadian and American 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Right, Canadian. It's a strange move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
0-1 SU 1 min
Blades ahead in the first minute. That was a good header.
They both claim to be football fans? I dunno? Seems to have given Wrexham a boost!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Surely Celtic player was offside.
Celtic penalty not given by VAR, cue the meltdown :greengrin
Yup. Regardless the Keeper wins the ball all day. No idea why it took so long to determine what I could see after the 1st replay.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
woulda been shocking if they got a pen for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibee_girl
good decision in the end
silly tw@ts, they can't even see why it was not given so they automatically think the SFA was on the phone to the referee to chalk it off.
Switched over to watch Wrexham v Sheff U, McBurnie is one of the worst football players ever to play the game.
The issue is consistently, its no a penalty but the whole VAR process and implementation is all over the place with certain things given for some teams and not others.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
They should beat Newcastle but I got a feeling Newcy will do them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
my mate was telling me today that our city rivals have picked up a right smelly one......said he was stinking.....odour......sorry oda.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
haha i should be on a stage :))
that was a heck of a cross
pish defendingQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
that's a penalty
Yup. No arguin with that one.
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Originally Posted by #2 Double Tap
but still a crackin cross :greengrin
:agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Who is the Sheffield United keeper? He has looked uncomfortable all day.
1-1 Wrexham
Not sure but more significantly I would like HIBS to sign their number 6 - brilliant name for a defender “Basham”. 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Adam Davies, German born Welsh international who was recently signed from StokeQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Took over from Foderingham
Wow.
Deserved as well. barring the very early stages Sheffield United have been terrible.
Are Hecky's wheels coming off 😕
2-1 Wrexham!
2-2
Told you all game of the round ha.
that was an easy few ££ made for Sheff u next goal :)
just done the same again
A 4th official actually doing a big part of his job and advising the referee. It will never catch on.
Looks soft on what the TV showed. Must have been more to it.
What the hell was that red card for?
Is this a weakened Sheff U team, not been impressed at all with them.
3-2 Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds going daft in the stands lol
Double meg for the goal lol
Wrexham pretty much league 1 based on budget and squad. Few put for SU though.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
another shockie result
3-3. Excellent
Criminal defending at any level. Guy just gets caught under the ball and loses his bearings.
Wrexham can't defend crosses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
cruel
FT
Yup, so close. But to be fair I thought Sheffield Utd were shafted with the red card decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Right, anyone know a Hollywood superstar, Steven Spielberg never got back to me….
Was nailed on going to be game of the round.
Two teams on the way up. Not going to win cup so both just give it a good go.
Not bad for the BBC this cracker then later Happy Valley.
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Originally Posted by bringbackbenny
i've just scrolled back online and it took me several replays to see exactly what happened, because the 4th official is behind the player sent off he thinks that was a clear kick at the player which of course it wasn't, he maybe didn't realise the wrexham player is quite a distance away from the sheff u player lifting his knee
With all these shocks in the cup today, it just could be man u's year . I'd say the FA cup is probably there best chance of silverware this year .
Already fixed for Grimsby at home next round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
League cup final against Southampton coming up imo easier :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
:faf: Clutching straws H.Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
8th home tie in a row in English cups as predicted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottie
Watching Derby v West Ham and do love Ally McCoist's co-commentary observations.
James Collins up front for Derby. He's certainly come on leaps and bounds since the disastrous Butcher era nearly a decade ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
Certainly hasQuote:
Originally Posted by GRA
Derby's pitch looks in fairly good nick for the time of the year .
Derby County 0 v 2 West Ham
Derby are poor, offering nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
2nil , Antonio good player .
Agree with McCoist there. Should have been a penalty for Derby. Having VAR in some games but not others in the same competition is beyond farcical.
Fulham or Sunderland v Leeds....12th draw in a row drawn away from home, think that's a new FA cup record now
I'm not sure I agree with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarpOnHibee
If there's technology available which can help the referee, it would be daft not to use it. It doesn't make things unfair for games without var and it doesn't give any advantage to teams when it's used.
If he said that all games should have VAR, then I'd agree but while they don't, the current arrangement seems logical.