Don’t know about you guys but I’m excited at the mouth watering prospect of that Hearts v Motherwell rematch
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Don’t know about you guys but I’m excited at the mouth watering prospect of that Hearts v Motherwell rematch
Clash of the Titans from the packed out atmospheric cauldron with Mikey calling out the commentary as his beloved Hearts try to better the one save the Motherwell keeper had to make in their last high octane encounter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dashing Bob S
What's not to like?
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Your TV must be brokenQuote:
Originally Posted by Dashing Bob S
Your life is broken, seek helpQuote:
Originally Posted by AmericanKev
Give it a rest mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AmericanKev
Is it tomorrow they come out?
TuesdayQuote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
I spoke to someone at Hibs on Friday and they said they expect to hear on Tuesday.Quote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
I know i shouldn't, but i keep imagining how funny it would be if we won our last 5 games and the huns went into meltdown and lost all theirs...
Pretty poor that you don’t know who you are playing on Saturday until the Tuesday. Not great for preparation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Surely we could have announced fixtures last night?
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We’re not playing anyone on Saturday. It’s the cup semi finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bristolhibby
10/11 days notice for players to prepare for a game is plenty.
No league games next weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bristolhibby
Doh of course. Semis next weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by K-Zazu
Still why wait?
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Does it not also depend if rangers get through on Thursday?
I think we can confidently assume they wontQuote:
Originally Posted by S4uzee
Anyone know what date is pencilled in for the derby?
Need to wait for next season's fixtures unless they get relegatedQuote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
What about the fans though? Don't they deserve decent notice?Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
The semis are Thursday 1st/8th, so they’ll have Sunday gamesQuote:
Originally Posted by S4uzee
Hope we get rangers at home first.
Celtic vs st mirren and Dundee utd vs Aberdeen.
3 points for us, celtic win the league meaning they'll be a bit chiller when we play and the other two play each other and guaranteeing us stretching a lead over at least 1 of them.
Last game of season at Celtic Park apparently
Celtic supporting friend of mine says he's been told we play Celtic at Celtic Park on 17 May at 12.30pm
Probably bull but....
That weekend would be the last fixture. I'm sure the top 6 are on the Sunday?Quote:
Originally Posted by aljo7-0
We will play Utd and Aberdeen and they will play each other in the first 3 rounds of fixtures.
Fits if it's celtic last game too.Quote:
Originally Posted by DH1875
If true, it's a great opportunity to stretch the unbeaten run before thatQuote:
Originally Posted by aljo7-0
Very fair point - as I said it could well be bullQuote:
Originally Posted by Onceinawhile
Top six final fixtures are Saturday 12.30 this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by aljo7-0
I would want to avoid Celtic on the last day as they'll be up for it with getting presented the title.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pagan Hibernia
We might still need something from the last game too.
Ideally we'd want to face them game 2/3/4 when they're on their holidays.
Best get things over the line before then then.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreHibs
In-line with the last couple of seasonsQuote:
Originally Posted by oneone73
April 26 / 27th for 1st game
May 3rd / 4th for 2nd game
May 10th / 11th for 3rd game
May 13th / 14th for 4th game (midweek)
May 17th for final game - kick off 12.30
Few things...
Regarding Europe - Hibs probably won't know the situation till May 25th after the Scottish Cup Final and who wins the trophy. So could be weird situation after final league game we no idea if we are in Europe.
If Celtic get into final they may rest players week before or play full strength to build momentum. Not sure what they have done previous seasons.
I expect all games to be crazy high demand for tickets - ideally we don't want Aberdeen midweek away though as won't be great for travelling fans.
Ideally St Mirren first Hibs win, Celtic beat Aberdeen and Rangers beat D Utd.
With goal difference effectively 7 points clear. 🤞
Not sure if they try to alternate between Celtic and Rangers or not, but Celtic were at home for the last game of the season last year. you'd imagine they can't give Celtic that privilege every year they win the league
Are the fixtures announced today?
Expect Celtc to be at home last game for trophy presentationQuote:
Originally Posted by duffers
Plus cup final week after
Might be a good time to go there
Hopefully we will have done our job by then
Celtic apparently at home to Utd first and have Aberdeen the midweek fixture
Us due to play them last game of season
if Celtic don't reach the Scottish Cup final then the guaranteed groups stages for the Euro Conference is gone. It'll be fine :wink:.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenCastle
If we are away to Celtic on the last day, means they won’t be able to win the league at home next game, or they’d have 3 away games on the trot, which i think is unprecedented
That is what I want. Even if we are still having to get a result that may be our best chance given they will not want injury before the final.Quote:
Originally Posted by darwenhibby
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Originally Posted by duffers
Read somewhere a few days ago that the SPFL for the last few years have tried to make sure the presumptive champions are at home for the last match of the season. In theory that could be tricky, but hasn’t been any time recently
They had 3 away games on the trot earlier this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Away to Ross County 11/01
Away to Dundee 14/01
Away to Motherwell 02/02
Aberdeen.
Utd.
St Mirren.
Rangers.
Celtic.
That would be my guess.
Why do they have to be at home next game to win it? Could have won it in Sunday and they weren't even playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
If it’s true Celtic are away to Aberdeen in the 4th midweek game then Rangers are unlikely to be away that game too. More likely Rangers 2nd game and Dun Utd 4th.Quote:
Originally Posted by DH1875
Isn't one of the possibilities that we end up going to Ibrox a third time to even out the home/away numbers?Quote:
Originally Posted by CapitalGreen
Lets hope they also get the tv schedule out just as quick for travelling supporters tae fix out transport.
That wouldn’t even out the home/away numbers as Rangers would then have 20 home games. They are due to play Aberdeen, Dun Utd and Celtic at Ibrox.Quote:
Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish
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Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish
I'd be happy with that, if they give us the whole of the Broomloan Stand.
😉
The Dundee one was rearranged due to them being in the cup final. No team generally has 3 games away on a trot plannedQuote:
Originally Posted by CapitalGreen
Celtic will get a home game first as they won't want to risk having them win the league at Ibrox.
Ah, right enoughQuote:
Originally Posted by CapitalGreen
They will probably get them to play Hearts at Tynecastle first game after the split.Quote:
Originally Posted by james62
Hearts v Motherwell at Tyney...Mmmm hmmmm...
Celtic play Utd at Tannadice - they have us & St Mirren at homeQuote:
Originally Posted by Trinity Hibee
If Celtic get to the cup final then I could see them potentially resting a few last game of the season. Did Aberdeen not win there last game of the season when we draw 5-5 with rangers
Rumours are we’re getting the 3 home games - United, St Mirren and Rangers
Celtic to play Aberdeen first
With us playing Celtic in the last game and game before cup final
Aberdeen fans already moaning.
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Originally Posted by S4uzee
They said in the EEN that they expect the fixtures to be completed for Tuesday afternoon, but there was no indication of when the fixtures would be released. You would imagine that reps from the TV companies must be involved as well though
That would be sensational if true. Just can’t see it being the case thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Daily Record are saying they'll be out tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by badabing67
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as much as i detest that rag i think they have a point when they say celtic will be away first game due to tv rights which leaves only dons or utd as huns are a non starterQuote:
Originally Posted by we are hibs
There should be a rule in place. The highest placed team or draw straws or whatever, it should be clear before the season starts.
If true, that's a shocking decision by the league that we would be up in arms about if it had gone against us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Don't know if it's correct, but Lovell said on Hibs TV yesterday that there was a rule along those lines – the team that finished higher last season takes priority. His example was that St Mirren would get priority over us.Quote:
Originally Posted by King Cosell
Even if that is right, it's not clear to me how it would work in practice when there are multiple teams involved and two types of possible imbalance (number of home/away vs a specific team and overall number of home/away). Is a team having an 18/20 split overall better or worse than a team having a 1/3 split against one club?
If true I'm delighted but it is a shocking decision. For me the most important thing is to avoid being the first game against Celtic. The rest will take care of themselvesQuote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
He did. I don't think he's 100% right though. I'm sure an SPFL guy once admitted there is a seeding and if it works out everybody gets 19 home and away. If it doesn't then a team seeded top 6 dropping to bottom 6 gets 20 home and a team seeded bottom 6 in top 6 gets 18 homes. Where this differs to what Lovell said is that I don't think it's just based on last season's league placings. You've got to love Scottish football's spirit of fair play and transparency. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish
What’s the TV situation with Hibs, have we used all our sky sports home games, or is there still 1/2 outstanding
Do Premier get access to post split games
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Originally Posted by we are hibs
Bet they will be talking about it on the Premier Sports Social Club pod tonight then, they will know what fixtures they will be broadcasting
They base the fixtures and placings of the top and bottom six based on the previous seasons. If it's not the same, which it hardly ever is then the changes begin.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens
Might be wrong but I think yesterdays game was Premiers last unless they purchase more of course.
https://x.com/SPFLWatch/status/19117...JvPFDClkA&s=19
According to the Daily Ranger
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Hope it's not thatQuote:
Originally Posted by gbhibby
Not a great order thatQuote:
Originally Posted by gbhibby
If that's accurate we essentially need to win the first 2 games after the split and 3rd will effectively be sealed.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbhibby
I would take that. If we beat the Dons up there we would be well on our way assuming Celt win league at Tannadice. Beat Utd at home and then it would take an amazing run from Utd or Dons to overtake us. I want to play our rivals when we are on top form and if we win the race is over.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbhibby
If we manage to get Celtic last with Aberdeen getting them first then IF we manage to open up a bigger gap from them it will be massive in terms of confidence booster to both teams.
Plus ideally you want Aberdeen going to extra time against the Yams but to go through so it gives them one eye on final also.
I think that's as fair as it realistically could be.Quote:
Originally Posted by gbhibby
Think it’s perfect personally.Quote:
Originally Posted by S4uzee
Aberdeen whilst we are in top form
United battered by Celtic the week before
Celtic on holiday
St Mirren marooned in sixth
Huns have already given up.
It’s up to us, one game at a time.
Having our two direct rivals first up gives us the opportunity to seal it within two weeks though.
Better than, say, losing to Celtic in the opening game before heading to bogey ground Paisley.
Let’s go for it head on.
Away to Aberdeen 1st game and sent to Paisley 3 times in one season.
Someone at it at the SPFL.
How else do you do itQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibees1973
From the BBC Website
They are set to travel to Pittodrie and welcome United to Easter Road. They should also face a trip to Celtic, and home matches against Rangers and St Mirren - now the only side Hibs have failed to beat this season.
Five home games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Bonus for me get dons out of way and even if they beat us we will still be 3rd on GDQuote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
Can’t see them agreeing to Celtic possibly winning the league at Ibrox, if Celtic lose at Dundee Utd, and Rangers win at Paisley
Confirmed by DR.
26th April: Aberdeen (A)
3rd May: United (H)
10th May: Celtic (A)
14th May: St Mirren (A)
17th May: Rangers (H)
Confirmed by the club.Quote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
It's wrong to play 3 times away at one venue in a season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
The fomat is flawed and we are the ones who have lost out....does this mean that St Mirren will have had 20 home games. Why should they get 20 home games when we have finished 3rd before the split. Talk about not rewarding achievement.
It's also suspect us playing Aberdeen first. Is this how the compter did it, or are the SPFL looking to squeeze the league points totals asap.
I don't fear playing Aberdeen away. I just think it stinks a bit.
Well, win the first two games and we’re third.
Surely the Rangers are getting a small corner of the south and filling rest with our fans.
Och well. Enjoyed the ride. There's always next year, as my auld dad used to say!Quote:
Originally Posted by AdidasHibernian
If we win it will be best thing ever, pretty much knocking them out the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibees1973
I get what you’re saying, but there’s no maroon to be found in the top six.Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew70
One billion percent thisQuote:
Originally Posted by HH81
I will be to worried about my Sun Screen 😁😁😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Silky
Three Saturday 3pm kickoffs is nice.
The alternative to playing Saints away 3 times is us playing more home games than away games. We have played 17 at home and 16 away up to now. Saints I suspect have played 17 away already. We’ve not lost out but if we played them at ER we would have had an advantage over everyone else who had an equal split.
Very true mate. They definitely “marooned” Hearts in the bottom six.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Aberdeen and Dundee utd first 2 games, win them and we have 3rd place
Why are Hah Hah Hearts fixtures not listed here? I don't understand.