Mcpake or Forster ?

hugo boss · 18-05-2013 07:54 PM

which one gets nod for next week??? thoughts? GGTTH

**WestEndHibee** · 18-05-2013 07:55 PM

Probably fosters, never heard of the other drink?

Edit: Nice Edit

***Hermit Crab*** · 18-05-2013 07:56 PM

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Probably fosters, never heard of the other drink?

Hehe.

**SmashinGlass** · 18-05-2013 07:57 PM

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which one gets nod for next week??? thoughts? GGTTH

Who is foster?

***lord bunberry*** · 18-05-2013 07:58 PM

Still mcpake for me but only if he's 100% fit

***Hermit Crab*** · 18-05-2013 07:58 PM

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Still mcpake for me but only if he's 100% fit

You're joking.

***lord bunberry*** · 18-05-2013 07:59 PM

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You're joking.

Absolutely not

**Pretty Boy** · 18-05-2013 07:59 PM

Forster.

McPake hasn't played for 3 games and struggled before that. Forster has come in and been excellent.

**Sir David Gray** · 18-05-2013 07:59 PM

Has to be Forster, I don't see how McPake can possibly play in a match of this importance having not played at all for a month.

hugo boss · 18-05-2013 08:00 PM

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Still mcpake for me but only if he's 100% fit

Really why?

***lord bunberry*** · 18-05-2013 08:02 PM

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Really why?

If he is fit mcpake has shown he has the ability and expirience to handle anything celtic can throw at us, forster has played 3 games against 3 of the worst teams in the league

**TomoHFC** · 18-05-2013 08:04 PM

Forster for me. was at the game and i though that he was my man of the match

hugo boss · 18-05-2013 08:05 PM

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If he is fit mcpake has shown he has the ability and expirience to handle anything celtic can throw at us, forster has played 3 games against 3 of the worst teams in the league

i really cant see how he can get back in mate

***Hermit Crab*** · 18-05-2013 08:05 PM

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Absolutely not

Forster. No contest.

**sauzee6_2** · 18-05-2013 08:05 PM

Forster for me.

Bring McPake on in the 90th minute for Griffiths after he has scored a hatrick!

3-0 nil up and bring on our club captain to lift the trophy.

Please,please, please.....👏

***Scouse Hibee*** · 18-05-2013 08:08 PM

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If he is fit mcpake has shown he has the ability and expirience to handle anything celtic can throw at us, forster has played 3 games against 3 of the worst teams in the league

You're correct he has shown it but unfortunately not for some time, he has also had bad games against the worst teams in the league. Without any game time in the weeks leading to the final, I fail to see why he should start.

Forster for me.

**~~PJ IronHIbee~~** · 18-05-2013 08:08 PM

Both if our captain is fit!

***lord bunberry*** · 18-05-2013 08:09 PM

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i really cant see how he can get back in mate

You may be right but I doubt he will have any issues with his general fitness at this stage of the season, so it may well be that pat has just been giving him the chance to be fresh for the final. I'm not knocking forster he has been excellent so far, I just think its a big gamble playing a centre half with only 3 games under his belt in our biggest game of the season

***Jonnyboy*** · 18-05-2013 08:11 PM

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Both if our captain is fit!

Who would you leave out?

**truehibernian** · 18-05-2013 08:11 PM

Jordon has been excellent since he has come in and to be honest, like Harris, he should have had a chance sooner - but huge credit has to go to Paul Hanlon for me, for not only talking him through games, but looking like the experienced head and having a confidence I've not seen in him for a good while.

At set pieces I've also rarely seen a centre half win as many headers and knock downs (as Jordon has) - he's a hugely courageous boy and for me he has to start in the final - nothing fazed him so far and he looks assured on the ball by keeping things nice and simple.

McPake as club captain will be very very useful to have on the bench, but I've a good feeling about this final given we have young players who have a right good 'go for it' attitude and play with no fear.

How good has Taiwo been these last few games by the way - he has been simply superb too in my opinion.

**Waxy** · 18-05-2013 08:12 PM

I originally wanted Mcpake rested and brought in for the cup final.
Not so sure now.
Under the curcumstances i'd start Forster.
What a bonus.

***lord bunberry*** · 18-05-2013 08:13 PM

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You're correct he has shown it but unfortunately not for some time, he has also had bad games against the worst teams in the league. Without any game time in the weeks leading to the final, I fail to see why he should start.

Forster for me.

There's no doubt mcpake has been off form lately but the whole team wasn't performing, I am hoping mcpake form has been down to him carrying an injury and he will be fit and ready for next week.

**Capt Mainwaring** · 18-05-2013 08:16 PM

If fit - James McPake . I have total trust in the Captain to inspire us to victory. Mr 110%

hugo boss · 18-05-2013 08:17 PM

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Jordon has been excellent since he has come in and to be honest, like Harris, he should have had a chance sooner - but huge credit has to go to Paul Hanlon for me, for not only talking him through games, but looking like the experienced head and having a confidence I've not seen in him for a good while.

At set pieces I've also rarely seen a centre half win as many headers and knock downs (as Jordon has) - he's a hugely courageous boy and for me he has to start in the final - nothing fazed him so far and he looks assured on the ball by keeping things nice and simple.

McPake as club captain will be very very useful to have on the bench, but I've a good feeling about this final given we have young players who have a right good 'go for it' attitude and play with no fear.

How good has Taiwo been these last few games by the way - he has been simply superb too in my opinion.

superb post and reply mate i agree with everything you have said there Taiwo has been top drawer...but for me young boozy and forster both must start.

**trev the hat** · 18-05-2013 08:20 PM

Forster for me, as has been mentioned Hanlon seems to be excelling alongside him & both seem to be 100% committed in the challenge. Both are certain starters IMO

**GreenCastle** · 18-05-2013 08:24 PM

Forster - seems like we have unearthed another gem - will be interesting to see who he chooses - club captain or in form youngster.

**Westie1875** · 18-05-2013 08:24 PM

If McPake was 100% fit it would be him, however sadly it seems most likely that he isn't and won't be - in that case I'd go with Forster, we can't be carrying anyone who isn't fully fit next week.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 18-05-2013 08:50 PM

Its a tough question. Forster has come in and been a bit of a revelation, seems assured and doesnt do anything daft at the back, It also appears that Hanlon seems to like playing alongside him.

If McPake is fit for the final I wont complain if he gets the nod, you will get 100% from him thats for sure. But the question is ... is he fit? I cant help thinking that if he was anywhere ready to play he would have got at least a half today, but he was nowhere to be seen. I cant see the sense in playing a half fit McPake when Forster looks capable of doing a job at CH.