Me too, another who's slipped under the radar.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
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Me too, another who's slipped under the radar.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Spoony bends free kick round the wall and just over. Good effort
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Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
Hopefully puts in a decent display the day and catches Fenlon's eye.
0-0 half time. Hibs trying to pass but Steveson and Claros not moving enough in forward positions. Williams and Clancy very vocal. Doyle been caught offside a few times but showing for the ball
Some good passing moves from us. Doyle not sharp yet. Ivan and spoony looking up for it and Clancy has looked very decent so far. McPake solid as ever, and lots of talking from Williams. Claros has made a couple of outstanding passes, just needs to get in the game more.
So all in all a very pre-seasonish game?
Looked ok first half, still remembering its a friendly and first game at that. Crainey and spoony look very sharpe. We lack height in centre of the park.
Yes and no. Yes because it is and no because its very much the same as last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
Eh - what else would a game played before the start of the season be :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
Osbourne,maybury,caldwell on for 2nd half
Stephens, Doyle and Claros off for Caldwell, maybury and ozzy
Looks alright. One wee mistake which allowed someone to get past him, but it didn't really cause any problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Subs on at ht: caldwell, ozzy and maybury. Off: doyle, claros and stephens.
If we get another character in the centre of midfield who is vocal like Clancy, Williams and McPake I could see that being a huge step forward. A striker or two too then.Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
1-0 Ivan. Good work by Caldwell and Cairney.
0-1 Sproule but he looked offside
Am I allowed to celebrate a preseason goal against East Fife? :greengrin
No :na na: :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Dinkydoo
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO
We're gonna win the league. :flag:
Ah, it feels good to be a happy clapper again :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mainboy19
How has Cairney been so far?
Ozzy Giving us more drive in midfield, and Caldwell providing more of a presence up front.
Hanlon off for Callum booth
Another Hibs sub. Hanlon for Booth
Bob Malcolm is massive looks more like a prop forward
Never mind him, what about Collin SamuelQuote:
Originally Posted by lucky
Lots of knowledgeable people on here want a massive signing :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky
Stevenson and Williams off for antell and monaghan
FFS why all the subs, are we trying to throw this lead away?
Their number 9 just thrfew the funniest strop when called offside. Hope it's in the highlights.
Likes to dribble - hope he takes opportunity....Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
Blackpools double.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky
Cairney off for Kujabi
Couple of good chances for us. Keeper made a good save when 1 on 1 with spoony and Ivan ballooned it over the bar when through.
And the strikers strop was hilarious
Guaranteed. It's the 14th of July....... :take that :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by EdinCapitals
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Originally Posted by ronaldo7
http://www.snspix.com/14_07_12_east_...oto/83041.html
Pics of the game so far :cb
Mayburys looked ok so far, caldwell too - very strong. Booth a bit shaky
Sproule or spoony MoM for me so far
the new kit looks superb :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mainboy19
Don't like how McPake keeps bending down and stretching whenever play stops.
Ayr U 2 Motherwell 0 after 30 minutes. Gimps are 1 up and Dundee Utd 1 up too.
Ivan off for Stanton
Clancy just curled a free kick into the top corner. 2-0
Great free kick from Clancy 2-0
Good to see one of the new guys grab a goal.
Excellent - thanks!! The Tache looks like he's enjoyed a good close season!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mainboy19
I've waited almost 40 years to read that once again!Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
Spoony off for Danny Handling
why did he not let Kujabi take itQuote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
you must have missed him coming on last season then :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by ginger_rice
Do you remember Kujabi's last free kick effort ? Ha !
I'd imagine that if it was anything serious they would take him off if that's what you're meaning?Quote:
Originally Posted by Twiglet
Was asking the same question. I've got a bet on how many throw ins East Fife get so a Kujabi Freekick might have helped !Quote:
Originally Posted by down-the-slope
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Originally Posted by Twiglet
Maybe he's lost a 20p?
I heard that Rod taught him the bending down for a coin technique during pre-season training.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doddie
The next lesson will be about catching it on the back of the head.
I know, it's just not something i like to see. Hopefully, he's just a bit tight from those extra training sessions we've heard about and he's 100% fcor dundee utd.Quote:
Originally Posted by R'Albin
He will be. He stretches all the time during games, I noticed it a lot last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twiglet
Who would have thought that Bob Malcolm would finish his career at a higher level than Rangers!?
Is the game finished?
Final score 2 - 0 ?
The rules stipulate 30 seconds added on per substitution, so they're probably still playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by keekaboo
Never picked up on that last season. Good to hear. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Meh
Yes and yes. Sitting in my car waiting to get out. Not even bothered turning on my engine yet as the traffic is still backed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by keekaboo
QualityQuote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
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Originally Posted by keekaboo
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Originally Posted by Twiglet
Cheers
:thumbsup:
Ayr United pumping a full strength 'Well side 4-0 with still twenty minutes to go.
Obviously missing their star man Clancey :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by truehibernian
Well, here's my two pence worth..
First half was a total non event, we were poor, very poor. We simply can't go into the new season with a midfield that consist's of Wotherspoon and Stevenson, we need better quality in there big time! Don't get me wrong, it was a usual committed performance from Lewis but the fact of the matter is that if we want to move forward as a club and reach a new level then a midfielder of his standard cannot be involved. Same goes for David, for a guy of his age i just can't for the life of me work out why he's just SO incredibly slow. Claros was composed but needs to get involved more in games. I was pretty let down with Cairney, didn't exactly do anything wrong but was a ghost first half.
The defense did ok first half, a few shaky moments here and there but not too bad. Clancy was solid enough in the right back position.
we simply can't (and hopefully won't) go into the new season with just Doyle up front like we did today. He's still far too light weight. Could be a different story however if we sign a good experience striker to play up top with him, he doe's make the odd good run into space.
Second half - MUCH improved. Cairney looks more lively (is he a left midfielder because i thought he was a centre?) This half gave me more hope. Clancy moved to centre half with Mcpake and Alan Maybury brought on at right back. For me, Clancy looked far better in the middle with Mcpake than he did at right back (although as i say, he was solid enough in there). Maybury imo done well. He was alot quicker than i expect and likes to get down the flank and was in the opposition half a good few time's. I'd certainly be tempted to give him a deal and won't be disappointed if pat does. A defense of Hanlon, Mcpake, Clancy, Maybury, could do pretty well.
Ivan was the bright spark on the pitch today, done well. Took his goal brilliantly and was positive going forward. The introduction of Ross Caldwell in the second half was another positive from today. In the first 5 minutes he had already done more than Doyle did for 45. The guy look's strong and he's also quick, hopefully we see alot more of this guy this season. Ozzy also done well when introduced, positive going forward, athletic and strong, i feel he offers something.
All in all a good run out with a much better second half showing than first. BUT....we still need a good few players if we want to avoid another relegation battle. Two midfielders and a striker would make me feel a whole lot more confident :agree:
Thanks for that, couldn't make it today but was keen to hear what the new guys played like. A long way to go yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by HailHail1875
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Originally Posted by HailHail1875
I thought both played well today.
How was the new keeper? command his area and come off the line now and then?
It does make me wonder why teams in the SPL make such a fuss about getting into Europe. Yes, it'll be a bit of money for the clubs involved, but lets not kid ourselves, none of them will get anywhere near the league stages and most will probably fall at the opening qualifying game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dinkydoo
woooosh....
What was that?
That, Mr McCall, was your European campaign for this season.
oh.:yawn2:
Decent performance for the first outing of the season. Thought Wotherspoon was our best player today. Cariney did well when he had the ball was willing to run at people. Caldwell look decent when he came on. Maybury was the bigest suprise, he was actually quite good going forward. Clancy and Williams will add to the expreince at the back and were good talkers but we still need a left back to make us solid. Dont think we can play only 1 up front as Doyle needs a partner. Overall a decent first pre season friendly
Oh, i forgot to mention the keeper, who was another positive today! The guy likes to communicate, he was constantly shouting (has a very LOUD voice!) Kept the defense's shape well. Didn't have too much to do, but look's like he can command his area well with the few crosses he gathered with ease. Will need another game to properly judge but the early signs are very good indeed! :thumbsup:
Completely baffling, but as the saying goes, 'each to their own'.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky
Not what I saw. He missed a couple of good chances first half. He was also played some good balls down the right but his crossing was poor.Quote:
Originally Posted by HailHail1875
I agree it was a better second half. Definitely need more/better in the striking department.
Wotherspoon did quite well, and unlucky not to get on the score sheet. Stevenson I thought played okay without really trying too hard. First half was played at "bounce game" speed so not easy to make a proper analysis of players (new and old).Quote:
Originally Posted by BarneyK
That was absolute rubbish. Don't think I've ever been as bored during a game. Still at least 5 players short IMO.
Ratings
GK - Ben Williams - 8 - Very Vocal and Sturdy.
RB - Tim Clancy - 7 - Played well and Nice goal. Looked better at CB in 2nd Half.
CB - James McPake - 8 - Usual High Performance.
CB - David Stephens - 6 - Looked shaky at points and gave away the ball too often.
LB - Paul Hanlon - 7 - Played well.
RM - Ivan Sproule - 8 - Gd attacking threat and was involved alot.
CM - Lewis Stevenson - 6 - Did nothing wrong but equally nothing stand out.
CM - Jorge Claros - 6 - Same as Lewis.
LM - Paul Cairney - 8 - Looked very gd on the ball and worked well with spoony.
AM - David Wotherspoon - 8 - My MOTM today. Controlled our attack.
CF - Eoin Doyle - 7 - Wasnt his best game but still well involved
Subs
GK - Callum Antell - 7 - Did nothing wrong
RB - Alan Maybury - 7 - Played well
LB - Callum Booth - 6 - could have done more going forward
RM - Sam Stanton - 6 - Didnt have long
CM - Harry Monaghan - 6 - Played ok but didnt stand out
CM - Isiah Osbourne - 7 - Played well and had some gd shots
LM - Pa Kujabi - 6 - Didnt stand out
CF - Danny Handling - 6 - Didnt have too long
CF - Ross Caldwell - 8 - Held up ball well and played strong
Noticed no O'Hanlon or Scott Smith on the squad today, injured?
Your analysis is whats baffling me. Wotherspoon was excellent. But as the saying goes "each to their own"Quote:
Originally Posted by HailHail1875
Football is about opinions 2 of posts say Spoony MOM other 2 disagree. Yip footballs back
Ross Caldwell and Ozzy were the difference today.
Caldwell could be that striker we are looking for: used the ball well, won headers, held up play, had a few shots and nearly set up a goal.
Kujabi looked better in midfield.
I also noticed that the ball was rarely off the ground. The only long ball forward, that I can remember, from an outfield player was maybury but he found his man.
Still got quite a bit of work to do but it is the first game so I'm not worried.
I would agree. Wotherspoon look quite dangerous playing off the striker. When he gets the ball and drives at players he looks a completely different player and he did that a few times today. Osbourne was a million times better than in the final and I know it is only East Fife but seeing him and Spoony trying to dribble with the ball and get involved up top I think things look a bit better.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarneyK
Cant agree with your overall summing up today (differing opinions more than me feeling you are wrong)but you are bang on with this :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by HailHail1875
The key point.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbell1875
When either of these guys can string 4/5 good SPL games together then things will look better.
Great steak pies. Good turn out from Hibs fans. New strip looks brilliant. Already look to be playing more as a team than we have for a long time. If we can afford him Maybury would be a great signing.
I thought the first half was dreadful, very boring and very much like last season's performances.
2nd half was better, thanks in no small part to Caldwell's introduction. Still a long way from being a good team but there were some encouraging signs in the second half.
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Originally Posted by .Sean.
Well keep wishing cause there will be another 2 added at most from what i was being told after the game in east fife lounge.
From what i was told i can't see hibs wasting resources with and signing maybury,unless we get the players that are not in pf plans out the door soon.:agree:
Did the boys enjoy their pies? Also, did anyone end up speaking to Kujabi?!Quote:
Originally Posted by muirhousehibby
lol most had the pasta and kujabi left pretty quickly can't recall anyone speaking to him before he left.:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by 3pm
Spoony quite often plays just off the striker for Scotland under-21s and is very effective there. Hibs just need to sign Jordan Rhodes !Quote:
Originally Posted by sbell1875
Wotherspoon was played in his fav position ,,source ,he tweeted it .Quote:
Originally Posted by sbell1875
ggtth
I asked mcpake on twitter about him stretching all the time and he says its just so nothin tightens up so hopefully its nothing to do with his back and we get a good season from him
Make that 3-2 for Spoony!Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky
:greengrin
Ivan was man of the match by a mile. Spoony made a good start to the game but I thought he faded in the 2ndQuote:
Originally Posted by Hamilton Handling
I know this is not related to the Hibs game today but what a great crowd at Dundee today over 10,000 for a pre season game. :agree::top marks
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Originally Posted by superhibi1
Thanks for asking that Super. :)
It's in the HTV highlights :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Twiglet
Clancy's Free kick:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHf7x...1&feature=plcp
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Originally Posted by Billy
Thank you!:thumbsup:
Don't see this on the Hibernian Interactive page yet? Is it coming Billy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy
Sorry, meant to add that the 27 minute highlights are currently loading onto the system, hopefully it will be up within the next half hour.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamilton Handling
Good fellah!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy
Surely there at too many zeros in there, there could only be 100 at this match as Rangers weren't involved. The Scottish press have told us were all doomed, going bankrupt, followed by a plague of locusts and then years of famine and social unrest without Rangers you know!Quote:
Originally Posted by HH81
Well done the city of Dundee. Can't be bothered to check but I'd bet that the last Utd v Huns match didn't have many more in attendance
Why were East Fife playing in Orange? I thought there colours were Yellow and Black.
:dunno: