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A win in the cup, through to the next round!!!
That is all you need to do, performance should come given time and games!!!
That'll do. Banana skin avoided. Job done.
Tricky tie negotiated but again highlights the paper thin quality of the squad. Midfield and defence still need major work...how long have we been saying that?
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Is it not whoever puts them out normally wins a cup? 😏Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
I’ve got the fear of what they will do down the flanks against us. With their strikers we will ship a boatload of goals. SJM will run riot too.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
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……. not a great deal of cause for celebration in Leith either. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Our time in the championship taught me that a lot of the teams in that league are decent. They will have been up for it today. 2-1 a good result for usQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
through we go, progress on last season already :tin hat:
Harbottle wok everything in the fair, made several interceptions and played out from the back really well.
Will have done himself no harm for starting games with that performance, especially with how bad we’ve been
Wasn't the best performance but some players who haven't played much got game time and we got through and that's all that matters
All about getting thru to the next round .
Job done :flag:
Totally agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Any type of win was all that mattered today - as is the case in any cup tie.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
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Originally Posted by tonyrougier123
saying nowt :greengrin
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Originally Posted by Smartie
Won't matter, we will either carry on being rubbish in the league or go on a run of 3/4 wins followed by 3/4 losses. Its too predictable at this point and the football isn't even good enough to let it slide.
Love him to prove me wrong, but I've never been so frustrated watching a Hibs team.
We don't have a right to be beating anyone, but that doesn't mean a top SPL team shouldn't comfortably get past lower league teams. If it was a one off, fine, but thr first 2 league games show it's not
so, no lower league sides through to the next round, not great for the neutral viewer really
That was ass but i’ll take being in the next round. Hopefully Vente ok
Deserved winners in the end
Next round. Job done.
You were at the game today ?Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
I'm not saying they're not, but we were horrendous last season vs lower league teams, horrendous in the league so far this season, and not very good today either. Its a worrying trend.Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
As I said, it's easier to let things go when the football is decent, but even that's terrible for the most part. He also never, ever takes ant accountability and throws players under the bus at the drop of a hat.
The last sentence is nonsense btwQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
It's a new £150k hibs.net fact
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No I had a game with the kids team I coach at 12.30 and didn't get back until 2. What does it matter? I've been to games home and away religiously until a year or two ago, when things got tough financially. Not sure how that disqualifies my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
Nah its not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Callum_62
Yeah it isQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
There's been quote after quote after quote posted on this very forum showing it just isnt true
Anyway, your minds made up so zero point even discussing this is guess
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Hib won. Job done.
It was always going to be tougher than many people hoped.
Getting up for that game today was difficult enough for the support, half of whom didn't even go. For the players who must have used a whole load of physical and emotional energy on Thursday not to mention playing in that heat and the travelling, it must have been just as difficult.
However, they achieved what they set out to do. Now let's enjoy a huge glamour tie on Wednesday which is what everyone wants.
Job done, but the wait for a good domestic performance continues. We really need to improve when the Villa games are out of the way.
Hasn't been to a game in years yet constantly on here saying how bad the team or players are!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
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Originally Posted by Callum_62
I defended Lee consistently last season, the performances bar Euro games which the players should have no issue getting themselves up for anyway have been terrible.
This is all my opinion right enough. Not saying I'm right and everyone is wrong, I'm just down on Hibs atm. Euro is making is more tolerable, but im certinally not alone in thinking this either.
It's nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
Several times I've posted articles in which LJ says he made mistakes or got it wrong but this myth continues regardless.
Also the "throwing players under buses" stuff is hyperbolic tosh as well.
I understand that people are frustrated with recent performances so there must be enough real things to critique without resorting to fiction.
Depends what your basing your opinion on.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
We won, what's not to like?
Again, wtf does my financial situation stopping me again the moment have anything to do with me having an opinion? I went every week between the ages of 4- till the covid year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allant1981
I got hit hard and lost a place to stay, so aye, sorry I'm not spending the only money I have on going to Hibs games at the moment, doesn't mean I'm not allowed an opinion.
I never once mentioned your financial positionQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
Credit where it's due, we did what needed to be done without overdoing it. Nobody should be sticking the boot into LJ or any of the players for today's performance. It was enough and we should be in good stead going into next weeks game.
We won the game. Cup football is about getting through. Pretty it was not but we got the job done.
Didn't expect us to have an easy ride against an unbeaten team with many ex-Hibees with a point to prove, less than 3 days after a tough game in Switzerland. 3 days before our biggest European game in many years. Yet folk are still moaning 😴
Those saying we should be winning by 4/5 are living in cloud cuckoo land.
Hearts.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
The fact whether I'm at the games or not I watch the vast majority of games, the last year especially as its become easier to stream.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
I've never once come on here slating a performance I haven't seen.
Disagree all you want but go and do one if you're going to act like i cant have an opinion cause I can't get to games. Doesn't make you a better fan because you can afford it and I can't.
Debate my opinion all you want, I'll debate back and we can agree to disagree, but don't act like I'm not allowed an opinion because of a situation outwith my control. You're no a better fan than I am, and I'm no a better fan than you. If it was physically possible to get to games, I'd be there in a heartbeat.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Livi at home in the next round please
That's a given. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
That's a given. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
No you had a dig at me not making games in 'years' when it literally isn't relevant in the slightest. I mentioned it because it's not like I'm chosing not to go. I can't. Doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. As I said, debate my opinion, sound, but snide comments about not going to games is a load of rubbish and doesn't mean a single thing. My opinion is my opinion and would be the exact same whether I was at the games or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allant1981
Going to stop replying as it's not worth arguing about, I've said my piece, disagree with me all you want, but leave out the uber fan rubbish. We're all Hibs fans here, we all have an opinion and this is literally a forum for exactly that.
The quadruple is still on...
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Originally Posted by Hibby70
I tend to take more notice of what people are saying when they make it obvious that they are reporting on the game first hand, not TV, streaming or 2nd or 3rd hand info, you are relentlessly negative and I doubt you see every game you claim to, in fact today is a perfect example, you were at a kids game.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
Another game that shows how dire we are in the middle of the park.
Against that type of team we should be able to control the game but we’re incapable of doing so. We desperately need to sign a midfielder before the end of the window.
Our forwards are the only thing we have going for us just now.
It wasn't concussion - if it was wed have been allowed an additional substituteQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuart93
We've finally won two games in a row.
Does that count as a 'streak'?
Uber fan, aye ok! I'm anything but an uber fan. And not going to games is 100% relevant when giving an opinion. I'll leave it there as you seem to be closing in on the money thing which I've never once mentionedQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
We drew on Thursday :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Yip shows we don't really have a strong squad, hopefully a couple more players in would be goodQuote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
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Originally Posted by hibee_girl
Goddamit, so we did!
Johnson out!
TBF, it seemed like a win at the time ;-)
That wasn't an easy watch, again.
In the past some very poor Hibs sides have somehow got to the latter stages of competitions and been embarrassed ultimately.
I am looking forward to the Villa game, but I really fear for us.
All I'm hoping for is a competitive Hibs on the night, and possibly sneaking the first goal. Know this is asking a bit much but can only hope.
My fear is we will be completely torn to shreds.
Agree we clearly don't have a pretty decent squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmas
Nothing sad about it all that matters today was winningQuote:
Originally Posted by e2los
We absolutely should be torn to shredsQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibees1973
They are about 5 leagues of quality and budget above most of Scottish football
We can but dream
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Originally Posted by hibee_girl
We've finally not lost for two games in a row; does that count as a streak?
Hate to burst your bubble but we haven't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Absolutely :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Malthibby
We finally came back from Europe and won. There 🤭Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Or we've gone 4 cup games in a row unbeaten 😉
Are there many neutral viewers of the Scottish League Cup? 🤔Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Out of interest you do the same with the “positive” posters who clearly never attend games in person ? Fwiw everyone is entitled to an opinion but imo your perspective is undoubtedly different from watching games in person than it is from afar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
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Originally Posted by Malthibby
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Originally Posted by LewysGot2
Let's go with both of those :greengrin
It was avoid a repeat of St Mirren at all costs and had we been more gung ho and lost a second goal folk would have been decrying them not learning from 2 weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Job done.
Sounds good to me.👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Yeah, fair play..Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
At the time to me it seemed like putting the game to bed would have been the better option.
Whatever works is fine though.
Hope you get back on your feet soon pal,Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
All about getting through. Awful first half, slightly better second when we brought our good players on. Not the only Prem side to squeeze past a lower league opponent this weekend.
Agreed, job done is all that matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
Was glad when the final whistle went.
Yup, we're through whilst the likes of Motherwell and Celtc are not. All that matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by e2los
When's the draw?
Next 10 minutes. Or however long it takes Viaplay to get over Celtc's defeat.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
No sure if there was any concussion but could be a broken nose. Very sore one but shouldn’t stop him playing midweek. Not heard any updates on the injury but looked a bad one at the game. Flicked the ball up nicely, went to head it then gets a boot in the face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart93
I was impressed with him. Used the ball nicely and solid defensively.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Vente is totally fine. Just a bleeding nose.
Is that official?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brightside
Agreed. There’s a small group who persist with this LJ throwing players under the bus nonsense. Its simply untrue and garbage. Trumpism almost.Quote:
Originally Posted by Callum_62
He absolutely does do it. Not all the time granted but enough for it be commented on.Quote:
Originally Posted by tamig
When? He had a go at their performance after the St Mirren game, which Newell acknowledged was fully deserved but if anything I find him quite protective of the players.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
Thought his comments regarding Fish were. Questioned his desire.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Would be interesting to see Youan %age today.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
He ran back at 82% of his ability. That should be questioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
I actually thought that was a brilliant exchange between manager and player. It made the point well, and it was clearly a friendly exchange. If Klopp or Pep had said it, folk would be applauding.
On the general subject, I think players should be called out from time to time. Fish won't be dawdling back at 82% of his ability in front of the fans again. If it takes occasionally embarrassing a player to keep them focussed, it's a justified tactic.
Official from the guy after the game. He was with his family chatting away to lots of fans post game. Totally fine we’re his words.Quote:
Originally Posted by LewysGot2
Glad we're through but that was hard work. Raith will be leaving ER kicking themselves they didn't cause an upset imo.
I'm surprised Boyle and Youan played, they both looked knackered. The only reasoning I can think of is that LJ was hoping to go ahead early and clmake early changes. But we were awful and it didn't work.
The bright spark for me today was Harbottle who I think looks like could be a player.
Thought he was fine second half but was well off it first half. As were the majority of the team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brightside
Can we get jeggo %age too. 😂. We all know players don’t put it all in all the time. But don’t blame defenders when tactics make them run box to box.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
We’ll need to agree to disagree regarding that:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
“but on that occasion he’s either underestimated the opponent’s opportunity and thought he could amble in or fatigue’s stopped him going as fast as he can. It’s about motivation and how much you want to get there.”
He’s had a go at him then admitted it could have been fatigue, but still goes on to question his desire.
This. The performance was it great but neither was it terrible. Job done. Now to get roasted by Villa and then get on with the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
I'll always blame defenders for not bursting a gut to defend our goal regardless of tactics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brightside
Didn't sound convincing but into the QF is all that matters with a decent chance at a trip to Hampden.
Yes, his desire should have been questioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
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Originally Posted by Allant1981
There’s a thread on the women’s World Cup final full of people giving their opinion on the game. I wonder how many were there?
Same for every Champs League or EPL games that get discussed on here. Nobody complains about posters not being at these matches.
You guys are picking on him because you disagree. You wouldn’t have said a peep if he’d come on saying it was a fantastic performance.
Behind closed doors not out in public.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Agree with this and the stats backed him. He'd previously lauded Fish so the lad knows how valued he is, he didn't say he WAS lazy just asked Fish himself to reflect on his performance and if he could have done more. It'll make him a better player in the long run IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
He also lauded Fish in the same interview.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keepthefaith
Right now I’m more concerned with Boyle than Johnson. I know he’s just back from serious injury(again) but he looks a shadow of himself. He certainly wasn’t running freely today and his decision making wasn’t great either. P
He’s still got fitness and sharpness to find but I wouldn’t go as far as to say he’s a shadow of himself. He’s just made a big contribution in Europe and really should have put us 1 up today, but there wasn’t any lack of pace or sharpness to get in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex