League Cup draw tomorrow

***Billy Whizz*** · 26-05-2016 10:59 AM

Different format for the new season
We don't go in at this stage because we are Scottish Cup holders and in Europe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36387760

**Pete** · 26-05-2016 11:10 AM

What an over-complicated way of whittling it down to 16 teams.

Start it and finish it early yes...but the middle of July?

Glad we're not involved.

***Hibernian Verse*** · 26-05-2016 11:19 AM

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What an over-complicated way of whittling it down to 16 teams.

Start it and finish it early yes...but the middle of July?

Glad we're not involved.

We're still playing in the middle of July...

**Michael** · 26-05-2016 11:24 AM

I hate seeding! Would be entertaining to get a 'group of death'.

**hfcnic** · 26-05-2016 11:24 AM

Do not like this format at all, maybe it just needs some getting used to.

**DoocootHibby** · 26-05-2016 11:25 AM

So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

**zlatan** · 26-05-2016 11:29 AM

Dumbarton in the north section as well. Thought it was going to be north, east and west?

**Steveey** · 26-05-2016 11:30 AM

We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

**Spudster** · 26-05-2016 11:31 AM

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So Geography is not a strong point ...

If you think that's bad never become an NFL fan. Dallas play in the EAST!!
8 teams plays in west (split into two groups of four)
8 play in east and so on for north and south (for 32 teams)
Dallas is the 8th most west city, 6 most south and 23rd most east

http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chor...raphical.0.png

**Spudster** · 26-05-2016 11:34 AM

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We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

4 games
Second round = 8 group winners, 4 best runners up and 4 euro teams

quarters
semis
final

***Off the bar*** · 26-05-2016 11:34 AM

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We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

we go into the last 16, 4 games from there to win it

***Lancs Harp*** · 26-05-2016 11:35 AM

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So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

Its to get the balance of the seeds right. They would have selected their first seeds then divided them into north and south then done the same with the second seeds, then the same with the rest.

***scoopyboy*** · 26-05-2016 11:36 AM

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We go straight into quarter finals, yes?

Meaning we only have to win 3 games to win the league cup... bit too easy is it not?

Something well wrong with your calculations guv.

Quarter finals is last eight.

Four seeded teams including us and eight sections of five.

**Ken** · 26-05-2016 11:44 AM

So The Rangers have 4 league cup games to play before the Scottish Cup champions enter the competition

Loving the new format

**corby hibee** · 26-05-2016 11:47 AM

I hate the north and south bullcrap but do like the idea of the group stages, good luck edinburgh fc.

**Finn2015** · 26-05-2016 12:50 PM

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So The Rangers have 4 league cup games to play before the Scottish Cup champions enter the competition

Loving the new format

That is a cracker, love it

***Moulin Yarns*** · 26-05-2016 12:51 PM

Diddy Cup

someone had to say it

**snedzuk** · 26-05-2016 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by DoocootHibby

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So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

set on fire by the rampaging Hibs support on Saturday no doubt

**HibeeLR** · 26-05-2016 04:59 PM

Bonus point?! Wtf

***danhibees1875*** · 26-05-2016 05:04 PM

I really like this idea... I think it sounds cool and something a bit different.

Is the bonus point an additional 1 point on top of the 1 point each for drawing? Or would drawing teams end up with either 0 or 1 point depending?

***Billy Whizz*** · 26-05-2016 05:08 PM

As an aside, when does the Petrofac cup start, if it does. Will be looking for a new sponsor as Petrofac are falling on harder times, with the oil turndown

**LancashireHibby** · 26-05-2016 06:03 PM

Bonus point idea is a mad one but big fan of the rest of it. Presumably The Rangers will miss out on any 'glamour' friendlies as well because of League Cup commitments.

***I'm_cabbaged*** · 26-05-2016 06:08 PM

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Bonus point idea is a mad one but big fan of the rest of it. Presumably The Rangers will miss out on any 'glamour' friendlies as well because of League Cup commitments.

Not really understanding this one. Does it mean both teams get a point for a draw and then a bonus point for winning the penalties? Wouldn't mind a bonus point for scoring three or more goals!!!

**~~SJM~~** · 26-05-2016 06:10 PM

Feel sorry for the poor souls having to play rangers.

**WoreTheGreen** · 26-05-2016 06:15 PM

Agree but tv chanels can always turn down pitch side mics and presenters appoligise as per usual. minority but

**OsloHibs** · 26-05-2016 07:19 PM

The draw is on tv tomorrow.. hope the geezer doesn't balls it up again!!!!!

**ballengeich** · 26-05-2016 11:44 PM

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So Geography is not a strong point ...

Falkirk = North Section

Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire (Ground share in Stehousemuir) = South Section

No Maps at Hampden ??

It's a product of seeding. The top 16 teams are split between north and south first. There's always going to be the possibility of this kind of anomaly.

**monktonharp** · 26-05-2016 11:57 PM

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Feel sorry for the poor souls having to play rangers.

they're fans might not be allowed to get into Ibrox

**monktonharp** · 27-05-2016 12:07 AM

Just read through the draw situation. does it mean, that any Draw will go directly to penalties without extra time or do they mean after extra time, penalties will settle it?

***hibee_girl*** · 27-05-2016 07:12 AM

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Just read through the draw situation. does it mean, that any Draw will go directly to penalties without extra time or do they mean after extra time, penalties will settle it?

Straight to penalties, no extra time

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