Hibs relegated! (merged)

**~~Hibs7~~** · 22-01-2011 02:59 PM

That is my prediction now before the end of January, a sad state of affairs, 29 Points behind Hearts and a 36 goal difference, pathetic! When Hibs go down it will be the begining of the death of a once proud football team.

**Cocaine&Caviar** · 22-01-2011 03:03 PM

Be positive, it could be a fun year, to grounds which many fans of my generation have never been to. There are still some highly rated youngsters at the club, and would give them a chance to show what they can do, and an oppurtunity to rebuild the squad completely.

***Diclonius*** · 22-01-2011 03:04 PM

Unlike most clubs we'll survive as we have sound financial footing.

As for us being the force we once were, well that will be under serious threat if we don't make it back up immediately.

**joe breezy** · 22-01-2011 03:07 PM

Relegation can equal years in another league, Partick Thistle were always a top league club and they've been down for years, Dundee, Falkirk, Dunfermline. Hibs can't afford to go down but by selling our best players and lack of investment in the team and the wrong managerial appointment it's a distinct possibility

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:08 PM

Will be tragic losing so much money

Season tickets will be down next season as it is but going down will make them even lower - it's not value for money as it is so next season ?

Won't be as easy to get out next time as when we had Latapy and co.

We need to survive this season

Not looking good though

**chrisski33** · 22-01-2011 03:14 PM

if we go down i dont see how we will come bak up!

**Dashing Bob S** · 22-01-2011 03:19 PM

Hibs deserve to get relegated. For a whole year we've easily been the poorest side in the SPL. There is no leadership, fight or commitment on the park, and the balance of the team is all wrong.

Relegation now seems to have an air of inevitability about it.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:21 PM

Last time we went down we fought even though we were poor.

This time it's all too easy

***The Harp*** · 22-01-2011 03:28 PM

God knows where we go from here. Relegation doesn't bear thinking about but is looking more and more likely after each game. The Board's financial strategy is poised to implode before all our eyes if we go down. Sad times.

***KeithTheHibby*** · 22-01-2011 03:28 PM

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Last time we went down we fought even though we were poor.

This time it's all too easy

Totally agree, we had a crap team under a Duffy and a crap manager to boot..by the time McLeish came in there was nothing he could do and we did go out with a fight.

This time it has been pathetic and perhaps the most galling thing is the fact that the nucleus of this team was good enough to finish 4th last season.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:30 PM

If people don't believe we will get relegated or we are too BIG to get relegated just watch the highlights of the teams around us.

They are more organised, care more and are scrapping for their lives.

We seem to be the opposite and have been for a while - over a year.

**franco** · 22-01-2011 03:31 PM

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Hibs deserve to get relegated. For a whole year we've easily been the poorest side in the SPL. There is no leadership, fight or commitment on the park, and the balance of the team is all wrong.

Relegation now seems to have an air of inevitability about it.

Totaly agree with you there 100% Easter rd needs a clearout not only players but backroom staff too.

**marinello59** · 22-01-2011 03:32 PM

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If people don't believe we will get relegated or we are too BIG to get relegated just watch the highlights of the teams around us.

They are more organised, care more and are scrapping for their lives.

We seem to be the opposite and have been for a while - over a year.

I don't think you will find many Hibs fans who think we couldn't go down.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:32 PM

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Totally agree, we had a crap team under a Duffy and a crap manager to boot..by the time McLeish came in there was nothing he could do and we did go out with a fight.

This time it has been pathetic and perhaps the most galling thing is the fact that the nucleus of this team was good enough to finish 4th last season.

We sneaked into 4th on the last day I think.

I remember posting a poll saying did we deserve Europe - we were that bad for so long before that.

***AFKA5814_Hibs*** · 22-01-2011 03:33 PM

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If people don't believe we will get relegated or we are too BIG to get relegated just watch the highlights of the teams around us.

They are more organised, care more and are scrapping for their lives.

We seem to be the opposite and have been for a while - over a year.

I don't think there is anybody who believes we cannot be relegated or we are to big to be relegated. If there is, they shouldn't be allowed out on their own without supervision.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:37 PM

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I don't think there is anybody who believes we cannot be relegated or we are to big to be relegated. If there is, they shouldn't be allowed out on their own without supervision.

I think the majority have been saying it for a while.

Surely this week all the fans have realised how bad we really are.

The worst part is the players who will take us down won't be there to suffer.

They really aren't that bothered as they know next season they won't be at ER.

***CentreLine*** · 22-01-2011 03:37 PM

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if we go down i dont see how we will come bak up!

Whoever goes down this year stays down for at least two years as league reconstruction will ensure there is no promotion next year. In other words we simply cannot afford to go down. The board know this and the manager knows this. I am not convinced the majority of the players actually care whether it happens or not

**Dashing Bob S** · 22-01-2011 03:46 PM

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Whoever goes down this year stays down for at least two years as league reconstruction will ensure there is no promotion next year. In other words we simply cannot afford to go down. The board know this and the manager knows this. I am not convinced the majority of the players actually care whether it happens or not

We've been worst side in the SPL for a whole year. We have to stop being the worse side in the SPL RIGHT NOW.

But you're right - the players don't have it in them. They broke Mixu ad Hughes and they're breaking Calderwood too. Every club should really think twice about signing any one of this inherently weak band of men.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 03:50 PM

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Whoever goes down this year stays down for at least two years as league reconstruction will ensure there is no promotion next year. In other words we simply cannot afford to go down. The board know this and the manager knows this. I am not convinced the majority of the players actually care whether it happens or not

Few things..

The SPL haven't decided anything yet - still many objections..

There was talk of 3 down 1 up which would happen next season..if it was this season we would be 100% down.

Got a feeling RP / STF may look to sell up soon - but to who too ?

***Jim44*** · 22-01-2011 03:51 PM

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We've been worst side in the SPL for a whole year. We have to stop being the worse side in the SPL RIGHT NOW.

But you're right - the players don't have it in them. They broke Mixu ad Hughes and they're breaking Calderwood too. Every club should really think twice about signing any one of this inherently weak band of men.

This is a worrying fact. Just as bad is the fact that we must look a really unattractive prospect for any player coming in. I wonder if Thornhill might have second thoughts.

**chrisski33** · 22-01-2011 04:04 PM

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I think the majority have been saying it for a while.

Surely this week all the fans have realised how bad we really are.

The worst part is the players who will take us down won't be there to suffer.

They really aren't that bothered as they know next season they won't be at ER.

exactly what i think players arent bothered as most wont be here! id punt them now and play the youngsters! all the talk of the players hurting and letting themselves and manager down is crap their letting the fans down!

**steviehibsleith** · 22-01-2011 04:08 PM

Our new signing never played today and we will have 2 more before the end or the transfer window.

Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn

**The Green Goblin** · 22-01-2011 04:10 PM

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exactly what i think players arent bothered as most wont be here! id punt them now and play the youngsters! all the talk of the players hurting and letting themselves and manager down is crap their letting the fans down!

I don`t think that is the answer. The Hibs team needs hardened experienced players to get them out of this. And no, nobody in the current squad fits that profile.

GG

**The Green Goblin** · 22-01-2011 04:10 PM

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We've been worst side in the SPL for a whole year. We have to stop being the worse side in the SPL RIGHT NOW.

But you're right - the players don't have it in them. They broke Mixu ad Hughes and they're breaking Calderwood too. Every club should really think twice about signing any one of this inherently weak band of men.

Yes. They broke Collins too, in a more spectacular fashion than the others.

GG

**Sammy7nil** · 22-01-2011 04:13 PM

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Unlike most clubs we'll survive as we have sound financial footing.

As for us being the force we once were, well that will be under serious threat if we don't make it back up immediately.

Are talking about the 70's

Hibs have not been a force for 40 Years

**James70** · 22-01-2011 04:16 PM

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Our new signing never played today and we will have 2 more before the end or the transfer window.

Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn

The tide was supposed to turn when we got Zemmamma and Duffy back.

**GreenCastle** · 22-01-2011 04:17 PM

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I don`t think that is the answer. The Hibs team needs hardened experienced players to get them out of this. And no, nobody in the current squad fits that profile.

GG

Experience will help - but comes at a cost usually. Leadership is essential though.

I would be tempted to get in younger / hungry players from the lower leagues.

Players who want to prove they are good enough for the SPL.

No players who think they have made it and are big time.

Winners and leaders if possible.

We need to rebuild now not end of the season when it's too late and we are down / sacked CC (or he walks).

No loans - players wanting to be at Hibs for the next few years.

If the current youngsters aren't good enough/can't be trusted then we must make changes NOW.

**~~hibs4eve~~** · 22-01-2011 04:18 PM

if there was a game like last season who ever lost got relegated i think that would be one of the only games we have seen hibs look commited like all the time in last 10 mins when 1-0 down