2024-25 season non-Hibs games thread

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Originally Posted by ekhibee

I had the correct score so got some money back on it, it shouldn't have been a penalty though, and to those who said the defender never complained, well why in that case did the ref feel the need to explain it to him afterwards, which he clearly did. And it's irrelevant if one sides better than the other that doesn't make it the right decision. How many times have we been the better team in derby games and lost or drawn these games.And just out of curiosity, was that the ref who served a six month ban for match fixing?

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Yes, he was banned for six months in 2005 for his part in a match fixing scandal when he was found guilty of accepting a bribe in a Bundesliga match.
The German FA tried to cover it up and it only came into the public domain when a German newspaper published a secret file from the German FA several years later.
Quite how he has been allowed to continue refereeing top class games after that is scandalous.

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Originally Posted by NC1875

Meanwhile, Joe Bloggs has done his 14th 12 hour shift in a row.

It’s a hard life

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Never said otherwise - my point you missed is that fans are being short changed. Its like saving to see you lifetime favourite band only to find after dozens of tour dates the lead singer has a sore throat and the drummer has lost his zip, and spectacle is downgraded due to fatigue

I'll be happy for them to win on Sunday just so they shut the **** up about football's coming home and that bloody song.

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Originally Posted by J-C

I'll be happy for them to win on Sunday just so they shut the **** up about football's coming home and that bloody song.

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You really think them winning it will shut them up? If it’s possible they will be even more unbearable

I might be in a minority on here, but I think the two best teams on each side of the draw are in the final. I also think it will be a fascinating game. The fact Spain will attack will suit England and visa versa. The Dutch were more expansive first half and allowed England to play and Mainoo and Foden particulary used that space well. after first hald and half time subs by Koeman they packed the midfield and relied inly on FB's to get forward. England in response went back to pass pass pass across back and midfield with little penetration until the subs (which I reckon were 10 mins late) came on.

Much the better team won. Pen (that was never one in real time and very debatable in freeze frame) aside they hit the post / had ball cleared off the line as well as other clear chances.

right i'm off to wash my mouth out :greengrin

If they win (or probably lose) there will be calls for knighthoods and mbe's. There will be at least a month of fawning going to the obligatory mention every motd.

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Originally Posted by Since452

Incredible that Spain in the final will be the first "elite" team England have faced so far. It's quite bizarre. If they don't win this it's a monumental opportunity missed.

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See previous major tournaments generally......

Can only beat what's in front of you, however it's been created.

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Originally Posted by Up-the-slope

I might be in a minority on here, but I think the two best teams on each side of the draw are in the final. I also think it will be a fascinating game. The fact Spain will attack will suit England and visa versa. The Dutch were more expansive first half and allowed England to play and Mainoo and Foden particulary used that space well. after first hald and half time subs by Koeman they packed the midfield and relied inly on FB's to get forward. England in response went back to pass pass pass across back and midfield with little penetration until the subs (which I reckon were 10 mins late) came on.

Much the better team won. Pen (that was never one in real time and very debatable in freeze frame) aside they hit the post / had ball cleared off the line as well as other clear chances.

right i'm off to wash my mouth out :greengrin

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:agree:

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Originally Posted by Jim44

Well mr Scouse Hibby, I am convinced that you will be a happy man on Sunday as Spain are unfortunate enough to be against the team which has been chosen to win. You’re correct. We will all be spouting your former suggestion, if and when they win, but, in my opinion, there is little likelihood of the latter, as England are being offered the tournament on a plate. ****** knows why, as they are piss poor, but they are. :greengrin

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Are they really 'piss poor'? They've got a terrific squad and when all's said and done they've reached a second successive Euros final. Must be doing something right.

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Originally Posted by Coach Jon

Yes, he was banned for six months in 2005 for his part in a match fixing scandal when he was found guilty of accepting a bribe in a Bundesliga match.
The German FA tried to cover it up and it only came into the public domain when a German newspaper published a secret file from the German FA several years later.
Quite how he has been allowed to continue refereeing top class games after that is scandalous.

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Your final sentence is the thing a ref getting a euros semi final after a match fixing ban a well publicised spat with one of the top players of one of the teams involved kind of beggars belief. Almost SFA levels of incompetent governance.

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Originally Posted by Fuzzywuzzy

If they win (or probably lose) there will be calls for knighthoods and mbe's. There will be at least a month of fawning going to the obligatory mention every motd.

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Good thing might be we all get a public holiday when they win 🇬🇧 😄

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Originally Posted by Fuzzywuzzy

If they win (or probably lose) there will be calls for knighthoods and mbe's. There will be at least a month of fawning going to the obligatory mention every motd.

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Do t forget the massive parade in London where 5m people will be in attendance.

Could do without that TBH.

J

McCoist was unbearable last night.


Not only up England's arse but his commentary in general just consists of everything being over exaggerated and the cheeky chappy routine is beyond tedious.

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Can't stand McCoist. Everything about him is an act.

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Originally Posted by Since452

Incredible that Spain in the final will be the first "elite" team England have faced so far. It's quite bizarre. If they don't win this it's a monumental opportunity missed.

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True but it isn't Englands fault that France didn't top their group.

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Originally Posted by Bristolhibby

Do t forget the massive parade in London where 5m people will be in attendance.

Could do without that TBH.

J

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Surely that's only a problem if you're in London on the day of the parade?

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Originally Posted by Up-the-slope

I might be in a minority on here, but I think the two best teams on each side of the draw are in the final. I also think it will be a fascinating game. The fact Spain will attack will suit England and visa versa. The Dutch were more expansive first half and allowed England to play and Mainoo and Foden particulary used that space well. after first hald and half time subs by Koeman they packed the midfield and relied inly on FB's to get forward. England in response went back to pass pass pass across back and midfield with little penetration until the subs (which I reckon were 10 mins late) came on.

Much the better team won. Pen (that was never one in real time and very debatable in freeze frame) aside they hit the post / had ball cleared off the line as well as other clear chances.

right i'm off to wash my mouth out :greengrin

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Couldn't agree more :agree:

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

We’re so bad, the ref is corrupt, worst VAR decision ever. I love this thread 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Can’t wait for Sunday when it will either be much the same as above or England were beaten by first decent team they played blah, blah, blah 😂

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I remember "66",every advert on tv you were reminded for months,every garage had world cup medals to collect,don't even mention World Cup Willie,arrgghh.

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

I remember "66",every advert on tv you were reminded for months,every garage had world cup medals to collect,don't even mention World Cup Willie,arrgghh.

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World Cup Willie sounds painful.

Will be softened if kane scores the winner on Sunday

England/Kane double for £100. Happy to forego that for a Spain victory, though

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Originally Posted by flash

World Cup Willie sounds painful.

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

I remember "66",every advert on tv you were reminded for months,every garage had world cup medals to collect,don't even mention World Cup Willie,arrgghh.

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Not as bad as it was then, you can get ointment for it now.

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Originally Posted by JimBHibees

Good thing might be we all get a public holiday when they win 🇬🇧 😄

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Sounds like Starmer is up for that if they win.

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Originally Posted by He's here!

Sounds like Starmer is up for that if they win.

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Come on Engerland :greengrin

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Originally Posted by He's here!

Sounds like Starmer is up for that if they win.

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Anything to curry favour

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

I remember "66",every advert on tv you were reminded for months,every garage had world cup medals to collect,don't even mention World Cup Willie,arrgghh.

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Caught that at the 82 world cup in torromelinos. :wink:

Jacob Blaney playing for crusaders tonight on S4C, live on TV, 2-0 down against Caernarfon. Conference qualifiers..

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Originally Posted by flash

World Cup Willie

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Thats what I call mines, once every ****ing 4 years it decides it wants to play !! 🤬

Ayr Utd 2-1 up against Killie, not sure if McCrorie was at fault for one of the goals.