Hibernian 2 - 0 Aberdeen (Cummings, Malonga) FT

**Pretty Boy** · 23-09-2015 05:52 PM

I'll take on the thankless task of starting the match day thread for our toughest game of the season. Win and I'm a hero, lose and I've overseen an exit from the cup.

Team news, updates etc on here.

**Hibee_Lisa** · 23-09-2015 05:52 PM

@HibsOfficial: #HFCvAFC: Oxley, Gray, Henderson, Hanlon, Fontaine, McGeouch, Stevenson, Boyle, McGinn, McGregor, Cummings

**Pretty Boy** · 23-09-2015 05:55 PM

352 by the looks of it. Interesting.

**Pretty Boy** · 23-09-2015 05:59 PM

Looks like it will be a big Aberdeen support. Few that are in the ground at the moment are spread right across the stand.

**stevie-bee** · 23-09-2015 06:02 PM

Surprised big Marv is nae starting

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 23-09-2015 06:06 PM

I am astonished to be honest, that Bartley is not in the team. First pick for me.

**Hibee87** · 23-09-2015 06:08 PM

playing the best team currently in Scotland and keave out our best defensive midfielder. Really baffled by that one

**Pretty Boy** · 23-09-2015 06:09 PM

Stubbs thinking may be that with 3 central defenders in there we don't need a holding/defensive midfielder.

I'm a wee bit surprised we have made such a big change to the shape tbh. Aberdeen are a good side but we have looked pretty good in defence and midfield (and goalkeeper) in recent weeks.

***Greencore*** · 23-09-2015 06:09 PM

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I am astonished to be honest, that Bartley is not in the team. First pick for me.

Agreed, could be anything, minor injury, nerves.. He's been our star player past weeks. Still in Stubbs we trust.

***Alex Trager*** · 23-09-2015 06:09 PM

343 according to Stubbs

**Ozyhibby** · 23-09-2015 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by NORTHERNHIBBY

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I am astonished to be honest, that Bartley is not in the team. First pick for me.

I'm stumped on that one. Is he injured?

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**~~BOB MARLEYS DUG~~** · 23-09-2015 06:11 PM

@AberdeenFC: Tonight's team to face Hibernian: Ward, Logan, Shinnie, Considine, Taylor, McLean, Flood, Rooney, McGinn, Goodwillie, Jack #DonsLIVE

**~~Sergey~~** · 23-09-2015 06:12 PM

Any coverage on the wireless to be had?

***bingo70*** · 23-09-2015 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

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Stubbs thinking may be that with 3 central defenders in there we don't need a holding/defensive midfielder.

I'm a wee bit surprised we have made such a big change to the shape tbh. Aberdeen are a good side but we have looked pretty good in defence and midfield (and goalkeeper) in recent weeks.

I think he probably wants us to be quick on the counter attack.

**1van Sprou7e** · 23-09-2015 06:13 PM

Think Stubbs has made the right decision, having a DM is only really important when you're expecting to dominate the game and have most of the possession, against a team like Aberdeen having 3 centre backs is more important and if you've got 3 centre backs the DM is redundant

**Iceman1875** · 23-09-2015 06:13 PM

Exciting line up

At Easter Road we play...

***Scouse Hibee*** · 23-09-2015 06:13 PM

Strangely the big games against Rangers and any Prem team is where I thought he would be a cert to start. I was wrong then and wrong again tonight.

***J-C*** · 23-09-2015 06:15 PM

Dont need a DM if you have 3 CH.

**Sammy7nil** · 23-09-2015 06:17 PM

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Any coverage on the wireless to be had?

I think it is on 810MW bbc scotland

***HFC_NYC*** · 23-09-2015 06:18 PM

subs bench?

**Ronniekirk** · 23-09-2015 06:18 PM

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Agreed, could be anything, minor injury, nerves.. He's been our star player past weeks. Still in Stubbs we trust.

Nerves ? Entering new territory with that one .Its just tactical as we are going with three centre backs hanlon Fontaine and McGregor

**21.05.2016** · 23-09-2015 06:19 PM

No sure I would have dropped Bartley tbh. This is the type of game where a strong player in the centre of midfield will be needed.

**21.05.2016** · 23-09-2015 06:20 PM

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subs bench?

Reguero, Bartley, Malonga, Stanton, Carmicheal, Dunsmore, Martin

***GreenLake*** · 23-09-2015 06:22 PM

Just waiting on Indian food to go for lunch and looking forward to this game. I think we might turn the sheep over.

***California-Hibs*** · 23-09-2015 06:23 PM

Not sure how I feel about him not playing Bartley tonight. This is the exact kind of game he should be involved in and would thrive in!

**Gatecrasher** · 23-09-2015 06:26 PM

Looking forward to this, should be a good game. Hopefully a good atmosphere.

***Brightside*** · 23-09-2015 06:27 PM

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playing the best team currently in Scotland and keave out our best defensive midfielder. Really baffled by that one

Its a 352 you simply cannot play Bartley in that system.

***hibees 7062*** · 23-09-2015 06:27 PM

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subs bench?

***Jones28*** · 23-09-2015 06:28 PM

Good move by Stubbs. I'm thinking it'll more of a 523. Lots of fluidity and movement. Plus pace, both in attack and defence. It's important we keep tabs on their players when they break with the ball, that was Hearts downfall on Sunday.