The pressure of not losing at home is off. The pressure is now on HMK Rijeka.
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The pressure of not losing at home is off. The pressure is now on HMK Rijeka.
Not St Johnstone please :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
That all could be true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
Unless Rijeka played below their usual standard. I think that’s what their fan is trying to say, they will be better next week.
I think we have to prepare for them to be much better than their showing last night.
I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turnQuote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
You want to see the number of Jambos who said Rijeka are a sh*te team. Just can't bring themselves to admit we might be capable of a good performance. Any pundit who says so is then categorised as not having a clue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart93
Honestly couldn't care what Jambos say or think. They are totally irrelevant when it comes to discussing European Football.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
Yip, defo an arrogance to the guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart93
Not convinced all of the ball was over all of the line. Lino flagged really early.Quote:
Originally Posted by tamig
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If your players were not play acting and wasting time we would kick the ball out mate but it was every 2 mins in second half last night, utterly ridiculousQuote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
I was sitting dead level with the bye line, the ball was about out by two feet.Quote:
Originally Posted by O'Rourke3
Was his only bad delivery though
Fair enough. I had more of an angle.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoopyboy
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Lads, with so much elbow punches as your team got away with, without even being warned, you cannot complaint about referee.
How many? Which Hibs players? On which Rijeka players?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
We're Hibernian FC we'll do what we want.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
We're short, we jump with our elbows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
How else are we gonna get to the long balls? :dunno:
It’s a mans game, grow a pairQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
That's a new one. 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
Is a stoker what they call a troll in Croatia?
I've got absolutely no idea what an elbow punch is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
We may have made 20 or none, who knows?
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Originally Posted by 007
Troll is troll everywhere.
I take care of boilers, furnances, flares...
And Boyler penalty claim discussion is ridiculous...sorrry, but there was no foul in the box by our player.
Love Gorgie Greater CroatiaQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
That's a bramer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
I’m a joiner, I take care of flares an aw, flare boards and thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
Yer ma’s yer daQuote:
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Anyone booked to go to Croatia?
What route?
Welcome to the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
Hope your players are all ok given how long they were down for, the next elbow punch might kill them. :wink:
Yup we are doing the proper trains planes and automobiles trip going Tuesday to Saturday. Train to Manchester then direct to zadar then bus it up to Rijeka, over 3 hours but we are going on the Tuesday back Saturday so going to take our time get to Rijeka Wednesday stay there Till Friday and back to Zadar for a night fly back SaturdayQuote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
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Originally Posted by SMAXXA
I looked at Edi to Venice Ryanair £45 return wed-Friday.
Train to Riejka 5hours or hire a car for a three hour road trip.
Then my wife caught me researching the trip so it’ll be Hameildae fir me😂😂
😂😂😂😂 you should have just said you were watching pornQuote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
It’s spelt “Stroker” btw…Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoker
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Originally Posted by Callum_62
Judge for yourself
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...2C_Croatia.jpg
Will be like Livi away. Lucky if our players survive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
11 hour drive from here. Are tickets on sale for away fans?
See Rijeka Fan's posts earlier in this thread for how to get a ticket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
The bunting makes itQuote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
Are you taking your HGV?
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Originally Posted by Callum_62
Yeah mate, that's the killer part for me as well.
Our players will be totally freaked out!!
I’m sure the Rijeka players enjoyed playing in a decent stadium on Thursday for a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Frustrating not to get more on Thursday, they are a very mediocre side. More interested in gamesmanship than playing football.
Genuinely wouldn’t be surprised if Boyle has dents in his shins, have to admire Martin’s determination to keep going against these hatchet men.
Hope we get what we deserve from the tie, they will need to show their fans they are actually a football team on Thursday. So it may be a tougher game. Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality.
Have you got arrangements for tests made, way out & back?Quote:
Originally Posted by SMAXXA
What about match ticket?
Seems straightforward to buy, but EU Covid QR code needed for entry.
I'm still toying with the idea of going.
In front of a bigger crowd than they are used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaulGoodman
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hnk-...ung/verein/144
Yeah all sorted got the tests here first one to be taken Sunday. Match tickets all sorted aswell and will have proof of the covid test hopefully a negative lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nakedmanoncrack
If you need any details or info to book just give me a shout
How would you get an eu Covid QR code?Quote:
Originally Posted by SMAXXA
Hm, now when You mentioned it, I wonder if our players were impressed playing on Your stadium after this ****hole we are playing at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaulGoodman
What do You think?
Hi. My Dad is keen on going which means I need to go too as he’s 81 and not great with technology/ mobile phones . Is it EasyJet Manchester to Zadar? EU Covid QR I’m presuming is straight forward but I was told there’s no away fans getting in to the game. CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by SMAXXA
Well, a fact is that Rujevica is planned as a training camp (still is) so stadium is actually expanded with northern stand after plans for building new stadium at K antrida has to be postponed because of lack of financing. Originally, Rujevica had only two stands and expansion was made in season after we won championship because UEFA regulations say that minimum capacity of a stadium which can be licensed for CL is 8.000.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Sauz
Plan was that new K antrida stadium is planned for capacity of 14.000. Here it is:
https://www.stadion****rida.hr/en/stadion-****rida/
Also, there is peak into atmosphere on K antrida when it is full (friendly against Maribor 2018):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlyCYtKJo
And Rujevica, game against Cibalia for winning the championship 2017 (without northern stand):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWQZRzdVjQ
If You are reffering to me, I would say that arrogance would be if I said that we was better and that game You play was ****.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edinburgh Green
On the contrary, I said that Your coach prepared good tactics and beat is with our own planned weapon and that we played to slow because of Your good defence.
If You think that I am here to praise Hibernian players, well my nickname is Rijeka fan. But it does not make me arrogant, don't You think?
well said mate. You only came on to give us a view of the other side but some fans just seem to take it you were slagging us off which I don’t think you were. Anyway let’s hope hibs do beat you lot and you can come on singing our praises. GgtthQuote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.Quote:
Originally Posted by eastterrace
I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.
Is there really any fan on here who think the tie is won ? I think we are all fairly happy that the tie is still alive ..that said , the rude reply about the Rijeka fan is disappointing if not unexpected ..it’s always good to see a different perspective .Quote:
Originally Posted by neil7908
This Croatian boy thinks his team are good when they are a very average european side full of divers and time wasters. They will be forced to actually play football (and not time waste) by their tiny 6,000 stadium and we'll beat them on the counter attack as we are better away from home. I can't wait for Thursday.
I didn't think we'd go through before the tie and I still don't half way through. They are a streetwise side who are in Europe every season. They'll be a very different proposition over there.Quote:
Originally Posted by neil7908
I enjoyed your report on the game. Good to see another point of view.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
One of the guys on here wrote up Thursdays match report on the thread "How Does It Feel" if you want to read it. He always writes a good and reasonably balanced report.
The game itself played out pretty much how I expected with Hibs not taking their chances and Rijeka making their few chances count. Drmec was very quiet and spent a lot of time moaning to the referee. I get the impression that Drmec is one of those players that doesn't do a lot most of the time then suddenly bursts into life and scores. Hopefully he doesn't burst into life at any time next week! Muric was quiet when he came on. Will he start next week?
The atmosphere with the massively reduced crowd on Thursday was strange. It was unlike any Hibs European game I have ever attended. It felt like a friendly instead of what should have been a great occasion.
What about next week?
I think your team played well within themselves on Thursday with a draw on their minds and looking to play on the counter attack if opportunities arose.
Previous experiences tell me they will play much more positively and will look a much more dangerous team in next weeks game. Hopefully we can play well and match your team rather than sitting back. We will also have to take our chances and not give away cheap goals.
I thought we looked most dangerous in the 15 minute spell when we played with two strikers, with Doidge joining Nisbet up front but that quickly died when Nisbet was injured. Don't expect him to play tomorrow but return to play on Thursday.
Who do I think will win?
I honestly don't know. I would probably make your team 60/40 favourites but at 1-1 with 90 minutes to play it could go either way.
Agree it can go on either side.
We finally have all players available (no injuries, no covid) and we are not playing tommorrow so we will have time to rest and practice.
But do not expect same game, we will definitely try to take a ball and put a pressure on you.
I said 100 times that this is a new team, especially in attack lineup, it takes time to things come in place.
You are optimistic because of first leg, but all of you state that you played well. However, you did not win.
We played with some serious teams last few years in Europe, last year Napoli and Real Sociedad with best team available got lucky wins in Rijeka, they thought that it will be easy job. And AZ needed a win in last leg to get through, instead of that they lost.
So we are not so harmless at home, you have to keep that in mind.
Of course I expect that we will win. Not expecting easy win, you are hard opponent, but there are not easy games in european competition.
And all of you who think that our stadium is some village field and our supporters are audience like in Scotland, you are welcome to come and see it yourselves.
Also, since our supporters are reading your forum I am asked to pass the message.
Message is:
In last 10 years we played in Stuttgart, twice in Sevilla, Lyon, Milano, Athens, Wien, Rotterdam, Liege, Napoli, San Sebastian, Copenhagen etc so we are very impressed with your stadium in Edinburgh.
End of message.
Some ****holes there. At least you can now always say you have played at the Leith San Siro.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Appreciate your input on here Rijeka fan it's been good reading a different perspective on the tie. I think honestly a lot of us feared the worst overall about this tie due to Rijekas European experience over us...but Thursday we more than matched Rijeka in every department. I fully expect a tougher match in Croatia however Hibs are very good away from home, our away record is much better than our home record under Jack Ross. Thursday will be interesting, I am surprised Rijeka have postponed their league match this weekend - as u mention a lot the team are full of new players, surely an additional league match would help your team to gel? I'd make Rijeka slight favourites ahead of Thurs maybe 60/40 but if Hibs play as well as we did last week but take our chances we have every chance of going throughQuote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
I tell you my friend, if it were not for these current times a lot of Hibernians would be looking forward to visiting your club and would be thankful for your input.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
And in the last 10 years, all of us would be delighted to have played ties at the above mentioned although we did have a good time in Copenhagen. It’s between 20 and 50 years nearly since we bothered one or two of the others. Hopefully we will add Rijeka to the list of good ones.
Appreciate your post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy Pope
We would be also in bigger numbers in Edinburgh if away fans were allowed.
Cant imagine any Hibs fan thinks the tie is won especially with no lead from home game. We have a chance and think it will be close however Rijeka are favourites to win the tie no doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by neil7908
Hard words mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
We learned from european experience that you have to respect every opponent. And also respect opposite supporters when you go on away game.
It is easy to type these words sitting at home.
I am showing you respect and I am thankful that you let im in on your forum.
So at least watch your choice of words.
The bit I've put in bold is probably fairly irrelevant given that you've got a new team (as you've said 100 times).Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Perhaps.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
But we have better players now.
Neither Drmić, neither Abass, neither Ampem played last year in EL group.
They haven’t lost in 15 games..won’t be easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Franck
Hibs have to play better - be clinical in front goal.
Rijeka will play better and have the comfort of being home and used to playing in the temperature etc.
Anyway 1st goal will be massive. Remember no away goals rule.
Better players but you've said yourself, it takes time for things to come into place. Is 7 days enough time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
This is actually a good question.Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
We will see on Thursday.
But it takes years to build a mentality of a team.
We are not same team as we were 10 years ago. You have to know how to win games when there is no opportunity for second chance.
If you understand what I want to say.
Let me explain on some examples.
2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.
Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.
In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.
In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.
Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.
So, do not underestimate us.
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Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
I dont think most of us do fella. I'd make you fairly reasonable favourites. Fingers crossed as a Hibs fan of course but my thoughts on next week are more hopeful than expectation. Will be a fantastic result if we progress.
Another excellent reply and you have been knowledgeable, interesting and informative and a credit to your club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
HMK Rijeka is a club I will now follow with interest hopefully from a distance but if necessary in the next stage of the competition.
I was very impressed with Hibs in the first game however we do not play well under pressure and where we are expected to win.
We had 2 semi finals and a cup final last year against inferior teams and lost them all and our lack of a strong mentality still worries me greatly.
I'm sure that our manager does not under estimate you, our team will be very well prepared. In the last year our away from home record is very strong so I expect us to give you problems and I hope we will beat you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Your record is very good and we do respect it but perhaps in Thursday's game the underdogs will do very well:wink:
I have enjoyed reading your contributions:aok:
Winning your league is nowhere near what it would need for us to do it with Celtic and Rangers in it. Even to finish 2nd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Would be basically impossible for another team to have won a league as recently as 2017.
Trust me, the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.
Dinamo won all championships from 2006 onwards except 2017.
Really enjoyed your contribution to this discussion ,👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Not sure if it's been asked or if you would even know , but do you know what the average pay I'd for a first team player at your club. You have some very good technical players and was wondering if they are very well paid.
I’m sure they are much better than the other teams but the gap here is significantly more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Already answered somewhere in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Celtic and Rangers have won all the championships here since 1984. I think we win. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
Sensible fans will not underestimate your team. Your team obviously has many excellent players however we probably feel we should be ahead after the first game and that we have missed an opportunity for a lead. With the tie being level most will think you are favourites however also that we still have a reasonable chance of going through. Gutted we wouldn't be able to attend your beautiful city in what would have been an excellent trip following our team. If you win hope you do well in the next round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rijeka fan
My take on the 2nd leg is that it'll be tough, but not impossible to go through. They obviously have some talented players and have recent experience in European competitions. The weather will be hard for us. An expected temp about 32°, reducing to about 27° for KO time not something we're used to. But, they showed on occasions on Thursday they aren't a great side, but a decent team who have flaws we can take advantage of. Good thing is that away goal don't matter, so we go there with a blank canvas.
Also zero chance a team with attendance of 5,000 ever wins the league in Scotland. Totally different environment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Nah, if at all I'd be taking the Zigeunermobile.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
But not zero chance one wins both cups in the same season. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
That’s pretty much how I see it. Think it will be a totally different game with Rijeka being favourites. I felt the decisions and luck favoured them in the first game. If that falls our way in the next match I think we will go through.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.
Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.
Official.
Off to bed you go.Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
I post on here and like to think I know as many Hibs fans as the next guy as at no point would I think we think the tie is already won, what a radge comment. We are as likely to get a doing or not that’s football what I think people are saying as watching the first leg regardless of who you follow Hibs were the better side and should be going over there with a 1/2 goal lead. That didn’t happen so we go again, I for one don’t fear this team but am long enough in the tooth to also realise there could be a flirt with progression in this Europe thing and we come away feeling like a missed opportunityQuote:
Originally Posted by neil7908
Your spot on bud! (hiccup!)Quote:
Originally Posted by flash
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As an aside, what is yer favourite International kit!Quote:
Originally Posted by flash
(don't say Croatia!)
It's actually my favourite international kit because of its uniqueness. Opinions eh.Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
It is okay.
The most stunning International kit, imo, is Italy. Always GORGEOUS [emoji8]
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I am with you on that one. Simple but magnificent. Also love Denmark with their Hummell kits through the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
I’ve read some nonsense over the years but this is right up there. Well it’s not really, it’s just an opinion I disagree with but still, I really disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
Croatian strip is class, had one for Euro 96 and I’ve loved all of their strips since.
FWIW outside Scotland Croatians are probably my favourite national team to watch. Love watching them play and some of the technical players they’ve had over the years have been tremendous.
That team with Prosinecki, Boban, Suker etc were brilliant and right up to the modern day I think Modric is an absolute joy to watch.
All done with a small population makes them all the more incredible.
Still hope we pump Rijeka on Thursday obviously and think we stand a decent chance, although they’re clearly favourites.
Argentina. Uruguay is a nice one too.Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
yep I’ve enjoyed watching Croatia.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
their 1998 team that reached the semi finals of the France World Cup. The team that knocked England out of the euro qualifiers at Wembley in 2007. And of course the 2018 vintage. All great teams.
I certainly didn't suggest all Hibs fans felt that way but a quick look back at some of the posts here and the match thread and there are comments like:Quote:
Originally Posted by SMAXXA
"Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality."
"Hibs to go through by a couple of goals."
"Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals"
"I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia"
"I can't see them beating us, we are much better than them"
That's not having a pop, I'm not looking to single out posters for their optimism, they are of course entitled to that opinion and may be right in the end! I just think history is not on our side at this point. We certainly have a chance but even though we played really well, the memories from past games in Europe are hard for me to shake off at this stage.
I’d say that a win over there would be as good a European result that we have had for many years. They are a seasoned European side. With all that experience and the level of talent at their disposal it will be a very hard night over there. That said, if we can keep it tight at the back we’ve definitely got a goal or two in us…let’s hope we pull off a memorable victory.
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:faf::faf:Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
One of the best strips and teams imo.
No I am not wish I was just wondering how you could get past that. Hope you have a great trip looks a beautiful place.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMAXXA
yeah you are right can't think of anything worse than a football fan having confidence in his team winning a match that's just plain crazy isn't itQuote:
Originally Posted by neil7908
and well we lost before so lets just not bother eh
dear o dear