Excited

[Hibi]

Is it only me or is anyone else excited about this weekend? Two of Scotland's bigger clubs meet each other at the top end of the table. For us a chance to get six clear in second place, obviously depending on results.

Both sides playing pretty well, they usually always bring a decent support and hopefully we will have a few fans too. Having a look at ticket availability last night still seems plenty left, also the message boards seem pretty quiet about it. So I'm thinking what is it going to take to get fans back to the game?

[LancashireHibby]

Come 3pm tomorrow I think it really will have the feel of a big, big game. ER will be bouncing if we win.

[Stevie Reid]

Pretty much every week this season I have been hugely excited to go to ER, and tomorrow will be a great game with a great atmosphere I'm sure, and I will no doubt be up for it closer to kick off.

At the moment I'm finding it hard to get my mind off the cup tie, especially with the news that Clancy will be out and McPake is struggling, and I'm getting pretty stressed thinking about the potential loss of more players to injury.

However, tomorrow will be a really good game I'm sure - some of the recent encounters with Aberdeen at ER have been horrendous, with zero quality on display (the first 0-0 last season was possibly the worst game I have ever seen) - tomorrow will be different with two good sides going at it.

[JimBHibees]

Agree think tomorrow will be a cracking game with a few goals. Should be a cracking atmosphere also.

Clancy is a blow that is for sure however the United game showed that players can come in and do a job.

[offshorehibby]

NO - Stuck offshore because of weather. Was so looking forward to tomorrows game. Might get to Waverly station just in time to see loads of Dons fans sour pusses.

[Pretty Boy]

First game in a couple of weeks due to work and looking forward to it.

Aberdeen are a good side so will be a tough game but one that is winnable.

[Stevie Reid]

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Agree think tomorrow will be a cracking game with a few goals. Should be a cracking atmosphere also.

Clancy is a blow that is for sure however the United game showed that players can come in and do a job.

[Craig_in_Prague]

When did we last beat the dons at ER?

[DaveF]

It won't be very exciting if we play like we did against Dundee

[Stevie Reid]

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When did we last beat the dons at ER?

Halloween 2009.

[Sweet Left Peg]

Last chance to see a game until February and a number of factors make this an exciting one;

Both teams near the top with aspirations of finishing at least second.

Good crowd expected.

Not much between the sides.

Lots of attacking skill on show.

And ....

Saturday 3pm kick off!!!!!

[LeighLoyal]

What's the news on McPake? Back or not?

[Stevie Reid]

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What's the news on McPake? Back or not?

50/50 according to Fenlon. Rather he wasn't risked.

[Billy Whizz]

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50/50 according to Fenlon. Rather he wasn't risked.

Save for Wednesday, rather than risk him and lose him for the Hearts game

[Devilstorment]

I was thinking the exact same thing! can wait to get in to ER tomorrow!! Need to quickly banish the memories of the Dundee game otherwise we could quickly find ourselves in a rut

2-1 Hibs! Lets get ER bouncing!


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[Franck Stanton]

Excited ? Apprehensive would describe my mood at the moment. Think it will be a good game, however we will have to have all 11 players on their game as IMO, Aberdeen are the best team we have played against this season. They have two of the best wide men/wingers around and we will need our full backs to be on their game to limit the amount of ball into our box. Still, the game is winnable and I will certainly be there lending my support to the boys. Too close to call however, my heart says Hibs, my head says Aberdeen, hope my heart wins.

[Stevie Reid]

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Excited ? Apprehensive would describe my mood at the moment. Think it will be a good game, however we will have to have all 11 players on their game as IMO, Aberdeen are the best team we have played against this season. They have two of the best wide men/wingers around and we will need our full backs to be on their game to limit the amount of ball into our box. Still, the game is winnable and I will certainly be there lending my support to the boys. Too close to call however, my heart says Hibs, my head says Aberdeen, hope my heart wins.

I think St. Johnstone's first half performance against us at ER was the best I have seen our opposition play this year, though Aberdeen certainly deserved their win at Pittodire, and have a good squad with a good mix of youth and experience, and very threatening wide men providing service to a striker in great form.

[Franck Stanton]

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I think St. Johnstone's first half performance against us at ER was the best I have seen our opposition play this year, though Aberdeen certainly deserved their win at Pittodire, and have a good squad with a good mix of youth and experience, and very threatening wide men providing service to a striker in great form.

Agree the Saintys were good that game, but only for 1st 45 min. Just my opinion but think the Dons have been the most dangerous side we have faced this season. May be a combination of a lot of factors, - we didn't perform to the best of our capabilities/they just clicked on the day/good luck for them, bad for us, - whatever, but , so far this season, they have been consistent in their performance levels. Will be a good game with two teams quite evenly matched, however, too close for me to call.

[Stevie Reid]

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Agree the Saintys were good that game, but only for 1st 45 min. Just my opinion but think the Dons have been the most dangerous side we have faced this season. May be a combination of a lot of factors, - we didn't perform to the best of our capabilities/they just clicked on the day/good luck for them, bad for us, - whatever, but , so far this season, they have been consistent in their performance levels. Will be a good game with two teams quite evenly matched, however, too close for me to call.

If I were to hazard a prediction I would go for a 2-2 draw, and wouldn't be too disappointed if it were to end that way after an evenly matched, entertaining game.

[Ryan91]

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Halloween 2009.

Remember the game quite vividly as there was a guy dressed as a sheep - I also seem to remember that he was set alight on the train home in a prank gone wrong.

[Squealing pig]

Thought it was October 2010 we last beat them at ER also the last time we won 4 games in a row at home I read.

[yeezus.]

I'm annoyed I can't get to this one it should be a decent game. The Scottish Cup game is my next Easter Road game.

[Stevie Reid]

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Thought it was October 2010 we last beat them at ER also the last time we won 4 games in a row at home I read.

October 2010: -

SPL	St. Johnstone		2 – 0		Hibernian	McDiarmid Park, Perth	2 October 2010	[show]

SPL	Hibernian		2 – 1		Kilmarnock	Easter Road, Edinburgh	16 October 2010	[show]

SPL	Aberdeen		4 – 2		Hibernian	Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen	23 October 2010	[show]

SPL	Dundee United		1 – 0		Hibernian	Tannadice Park, Dundee	30 October 2010	[show]

We got beat by Hearts in our next match as well.

October 2009 was the last time we beat Aberdeen and part of the last time we won 4 home games in a row: -

SPL	Hibernian		1 – 0		Kilmarnock	Easter Road, Edinburgh	17 October 2009	[show]

SPL	Rangers		1 – 1		Hibernian	Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow	24 October 2009	[show]

SPL	Hibernian		2 – 0		Aberdeen	Easter Road, Edinburgh	31 October 2009	[show]

SPL	Heart of Midlothian		0 – 0		Hibernian	Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh	7 November 2009	[show]

SPL	St. Mirren		1 – 1		Hibernian	St. Mirren Park, Paisley	21 November 2009	[show]

SPL	Hibernian		2 – 0		Falkirk	Easter Road, Edinburgh	28 November 2009	[show]

SPL	Hibernian		2 – 0		Motherwell	Easter Road, Edinburgh	5 December 2009	[show]

[silverhibee]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20374691

McPake seems a big doubt for tomorrow.

[Phil MaGlass]

cannae wait, plane lands 10.30 Edinburgh,meet the mates in the toon for 11ish, rarin tae go.

[hibsforeurope]

Really looking forward to the game tomorrow. Will be mine and my mates 1st game of the season. Have been very impressed with pat and the team this season, after THAT day I didn't think I'd be back at all.

[Billy Whizz]

http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/201211...212158_2989323

Surely this can't be right, Aberdeen fans sited in West Stand Lower?

[SwanseaHibs]

Train gets in at 12 then time for a couple of pints in the Harp and Castle. Canny help feeling this will be a cracker. I am predicting a Hibs win. 2-1.

[TamHibs]

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http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/201211...212158_2989323

Surely this can't be right, Aberdeen fans sited in West Stand Lower?

Must be a typo