Team v Aberdeen

[Unseen work]

The derby is done now, on to Saturday and a chance for the players to redeem themselves, if all fit I would go

......................Marciano..............

...........McGinn...Jackson....Hanlon......

Boyle.....Omeonga....Hallberg........Newell....

........................Docherty.........

.................Gullan...........Doidge...

Allan has been off form and if noticed Ross has been subbing him more or less every game due to this. A game against Aberdeen is likely to be similar to Hearts and it being a battle on a horrible pitch where he gets no time.

Hallberg has been a bit unfortunate imo and seems to have been dropped completely since his half against Hamilton when he was subbed. Deserves a chance back in and think a middle three of him Omeonga and Docherty would have plenty battle and ability.

McNulty has been poor to say the least so only right Gullan gets a chance with the form he’s been in for the Development team and good appearances when given the opportunity in the first team.

Newell must start if fit, gives us a different dimension on that side. Stevenson as poor as iv seen him last night.

I think it’s worth remembering we have been good up until last night so let’s not go completely revamping the team or changing our style.

[Pretty Boy]

That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

[JohnM1875]

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The derby is done now, on to Saturday and a chance for the players to redeem themselves, if all fit I would go

......................Marciano..............

...........McGinn...Jackson....Hanlon......

Boyle.....Omeonga....Hallberg........Newell....

........................Docherty.........

.................Gullan...........Doidge...

Allan has been off form and if noticed Ross has been subbing him more or less every game due to this. A game against Aberdeen is likely to be similar to Hearts and it being a battle on a horrible pitch where he gets no time.

Hallberg has been a bit unfortunate imo and seems to have been dropped completely since his half against Hamilton when he was subbed. Deserves a chance back in and think a middle three of him Omeonga and Docherty would have plenty battle and ability.

McNulty has been poor to say the least so only right Gullan gets a chance with the form he’s been in for the Development team and good appearances when given the opportunity in the first team.

Newell must start if fit, gives us a different dimension on that side. Stevenson as poor as iv seen him last night.

I think it’s worth remembering we have been good up until last night so let’s not go completely revamping the team or changing our style.

Agree with the team selection. But don't agree that we've been good up until last night. Is drawing at home to Livi and St Mirren good?

Granted we played ICT (championship team) and County off the park, had a good result away to Killie. But I think we've been pretty average for a while now.

Hopefully much more to come, starting with an away win at Aberdeen!

[Sir David Gray]

McNulty will almost certainly be banned for Saturday anyway, once the compliance officer wakes up this morning.

Gullan will definitely start.

[JimBHibees]

Think Docherty went off with an injury assume McNulty will face a ban. Would go to a back 4 and play 4411.

Bogdan
McGinn Jackson Hanlon Lewis
Boyle Whitty Hallberg Murray
Horgan
Doidge

[Since452]

Omeonga isn't a starter for me.

Hallberg or Slivka in his place and hopefully Newell back

[chasitup]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

I'd agree with that. You're looking for a bit of composure to help the defence. Marciano doesn't offer that in my opinion.

[Stokesy's on fire]

1-10-0 should be our formation Aberdeen will absolutely destroy our team of duds so defend defend defend

[Brightside]

Whitts as the DM. Gullan for Sparky. Newall for Lewis.

[JammyDoidger]

Bogdan

Mcginn
Mcregor(captain)
Jackson
Hanlon(because we've nothing else)

Whittaker
Docherty. Diamond
Slivka
Horgan

Doidge
Boyle

[wookie70]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

No pelters from me. He has been poor apart from the odd save which he always makes look better than they are(ICT save was a cracker though). His distribution is still terrible and Bogdan deserves a chance. Always hard playing in defense with a Keeper who is poor on the ball and doesn't command his six yard box.

[JammyDoidger]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

Id change him. He looks like he's just going through the motions atm, so lackadaisical it's unreal. That's when receiving passbacks, taking goal kicks or free kicks. He needs a rocket as do a lot of them.

[Nicho87]

Meh.

[Hibs90]

Bogdan
McGinn
McGregor
Jackson
Youngster

Boyle
Hallberg
Whittaker
Murray

Gullan
Doidge

[Tyler Durden]

If Newell isn’t fit then play Whittaker at LB or LWB. Stevenson should be last resort for the foreseeable

[Onceinawhile]

Need to see if Newell and Docherty are fit and if Mcnulty is suspended.

I suspect none of the above three will make it.

Marciano


Mcginn
Mcgregor
Jackson

Boyle (RWB)
Stevenson (LWB)

Whittaker
Hallberg
F.Murray

Gullan
Doidge

Allan, Hanlon and Stevenson all need dropped, but given we don't have any else (tom James?) who can play left back, I don't see how it's possible to do so.

[danhibees1875]

Last night was a pain but it's important to bounce back and a result up in Aberdeen puts right in the mix for Europe, goes a long way to solidifying our top 6 spot, and regains the confidence as early as possible before the semi final.

We certainly have options to mix it, any of Bogdan, Newall, Whittaker, Hallberg, Horgan, and Gullan wouldn't surprise me overly.

Is McGregor fit? I can understand the desire to drop Hanlon after last night but I'm not sure it's a viable option.

[SlickShoes]

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Last night was a pain but it's important to bounce back and a result up in Aberdeen puts right in the mix for Europe, goes a long way to solidifying our top 6 spot, and regains the confidence as early as possible before the semi final.

We certainly have options to mix it, any of Bogdan, Newall, Whittaker, Hallberg, Horgan, and Gullan wouldn't surprise me overly.

Is McGregor fit? I can understand the desire to drop Hanlon after last night but I'm not sure it's a viable option.

Everyone you suggest does offer something, apart from Horgan, he has been murder for a very long time. I don't think he knows what he is doing.

[Jones28]

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Think Docherty went off with an injury assume McNulty will face a ban. Would go to a back 4 and play 4411.

Bogdan
McGinn Jackson Hanlon Lewis
Boyle Whitty Hallberg Murray
Horgan
Doidge

I’d have Omeonga in for Hallberg, but that could a goer. Bring Gullan on for Horgan after 60 mins cos his wee short legs will be knackered.

They will have seen how badly our wide areas were exposed last night and will look to do the same.

[J-C]

Bogdan
McGinn Jackson Hanlon Stevenson
Whittaker
Boyle Hallberg Murray Newell
Doidge

[Anthony Soprano]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

Agreed, gives me the fear when the ball gets passed back to him, horrendous with his feet, distribution is poor at the best of times.

A good shot stopper but that's it

[Zambernardi1875]

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Bogdan
McGinn
McGregor
Jackson
Youngster

Boyle
Hallberg
Whittaker
Murray

Gullan
Doidge

I’d start with this also, it’s incredible so many slate last nights team then still pick those same players.

[tonyrougier123]

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The derby is done now, on to Saturday and a chance for the players to redeem themselves, if all fit I would go

......................Marciano..............

...........McGinn...Jackson....Hanlon......

Boyle.....Omeonga....Hallberg........Newell....

........................Docherty.........

.................Gullan...........Doidge...

Allan has been off form and if noticed Ross has been subbing him more or less every game due to this. A game against Aberdeen is likely to be similar to Hearts and it being a battle on a horrible pitch where he gets no time.

Hallberg has been a bit unfortunate imo and seems to have been dropped completely since his half against Hamilton when he was subbed. Deserves a chance back in and think a middle three of him Omeonga and Docherty would have plenty battle and ability.

McNulty has been poor to say the least so only right Gullan gets a chance with the form he’s been in for the Development team and good appearances when given the opportunity in the first team.

Newell must start if fit, gives us a different dimension on that side. Stevenson as poor as iv seen him last night.

I think it’s worth remembering we have been good up until last night so let’s not go completely revamping the team or changing our style.

That looks a very strong line-up!
Agreed on gullan lad deserves a run in the team.
Wee steph needs match sharpness and must get a run from the start.
Allan needs to find some form so h dropping put is also a good shout.

[coldingham hibs]

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The derby is done now, on to Saturday and a chance for the players to redeem themselves, if all fit I would go

......................Marciano..............

...........McGinn...Jackson....Hanlon......

Boyle.....Omeonga....Hallberg........Newell....

........................Docherty.........

.................Gullan...........Doidge...

Allan has been off form and if noticed Ross has been subbing him more or less every game due to this. A game against Aberdeen is likely to be similar to Hearts and it being a battle on a horrible pitch where he gets no time.

Hallberg has been a bit unfortunate imo and seems to have been dropped completely since his half against Hamilton when he was subbed. Deserves a chance back in and think a middle three of him Omeonga and Docherty would have plenty battle and ability.

McNulty has been poor to say the least so only right Gullan gets a chance with the form he’s been in for the Development team and good appearances when given the opportunity in the first team.

Newell must start if fit, gives us a different dimension on that side. Stevenson as poor as iv seen him last night.

I think it’s worth remembering we have been good up until last night so let’s not go completely revamping the team or changing our style.

This for me. Not sure about Gullan but couldn’t be any worse than McNulty. Either Hallberg or Whittaker. Total lack of experience last night in the middle of the park.

[Diclonius]

Marciano

McGinn McGregor Jackson Newell

Hallberg Whittaker Docherty


Boyle Doidge Gullan

[Bangkok Hibby]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

Dont see you getting many pelters. Rocky gives me the fear to be honest. Every cross or corner might rely on a wonder save as he's stuck on his line. Bogdan for me is a much better keeper but its all about game time isn't it? Is he ready to step in to such an important game?

[Shrekko]

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That looks a good shout. The only change I would make is the keeper.

I'll probably get pelters for this but Rocky just instils no confidence in me at all and it looks like the defence feel likewise. His distribution is erratic (that's being kind), his decision making is questionable and he never really commands his space. He's probably a better shot stopper but as an all round goalkeeper Bogdan is better than him.

I don't think that can be described as a knee jerk to last night as he made no glaring errors that I can recall. I've felt it for a while and now seems as good a time as any to freshen it up.

Same for me👍

[Danderhall Hibs]

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1-10-0 should be our formation Aberdeen will absolutely destroy our team of duds so defend defend defend

Interesting formation but you’ve got 1 player too many listed. Probably better with 10 in defence rather than midfield if defending is your objective as well?

[Scotty Leither]

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Id change him. He looks like he's just going through the motions atm, so lackadaisical it's unreal. That's when receiving passbacks, taking goal kicks or free kicks. He needs a rocket as do a lot of them.

I'm with this - for a big imposing guy he is no Andy Goram when it comes to clearing out his 6-yard box. Too fearful of taking a hit for my liking.

[500miles]

Part of what left us struggling against hearts was playing with lopsided wing backs, so I'm surprised there's so many sticking with that shape.