Next up Livingston

[Billy Whizz]

Big game this Saturday, and a ground we haven’t done too well of recent

Wonder what Jack’s thinking of team selection and tactics
I’m hoping Porteous has recovered from his ankle knock, and Doidge is fit to start

After a winning start, it would be great to get the 3 points, and put a little bit of distance between Hibs and some of our competitors for a Euro spot

[Keith_M]

We haven't had a great record away to Livi recently, or on plastic pitches in general.

It's not going to be easy.

[Scorrie]

I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitch

[Greenbeard]

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I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitch

Same. And anyone else who has had knee issues.

[lord bunberry]

We’ve got such a bad record there I’ve no idea what to expect. I think we need to change the tactics and maybe go a bit more direct, play them at their own game.

[S4uzee]

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We’ve got such a bad record there I’ve no idea what to expect. I think we need to change the tactics and maybe go a bit more direct, play them at their own game.

Is it that bad a record? 3 premiership games there, 2 losses and 1 win. Good record there in the championship.

[JammyDoidger]

I'd go a similar type of team that lennon used to field at tynie. Or like we did last season when we won there.

Rocky
Mcginn
Mcgregor
Hanlon
Stevenson

Gogic
Newell DIAMOND MIDFIELD
Hallberg
Boyle

Nisbet
Doidge

Or the same team with Boyle upfront and Horgan/allan in the hole.

[lord bunberry]

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Is it that bad a record? 3 premiership games there, 2 losses and 1 win. Good record there in the championship.

Was it not grass in the championship?

[Kato]

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I’d be really worried about Porteous on that pitch

He'd be safer playing on a pogo stick.

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[HendoDelivered]

Goga vs Bartley should be tasty!

[Souter96Mac]

Maybe with previous injuries in mind I'd bring in Jackson for Porto.

Rocky
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Allan Gogic Newell Doig
Doidge Nisbet

Maybe harsh on Wright, but feel like we need to start Boyle, Nisbet and Doidge (if fit enough to start). Boyle seems like he's in the mood so can't drop him, whilst Nisbet linked up well early Vs Killie but doesn't look like he can play the one man upfront role well. I think against Livi we need a presence up top so that's why I'd bring in Doidge too. Having the likes of Horgan and Wright to bring on off the bench late on in the game could be useful too.

As it always is away to Livi, it'll be a tough one, but they've lost key players during the summer. Hopefully we can catch them whilst their new players are finding their feet and grab 3 points.

I'm saying another 2-1 for the Hibees

[B.H.F.C]

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Maybe with previous injuries in mind I'd bring in Jackson for Porto.

Rocky
McGinn Jackson Hanlon
Boyle Allan Gogic Newell Doig
Doidge Nisbet

Maybe harsh on Wright, but feel like we need to start Boyle, Nisbet and Doidge (if fit enough to start). Boyle seems like he's in the mood so can't drop him, whilst Nisbet linked up well early Vs Killie but doesn't look like he can play the one man upfront role well. I think against Livi we need a presence up top so that's why I'd bring in Doidge too. Having the likes of Horgan and Wright to bring on off the bench late on in the game could be useful too.

As it always is away to Livi, it'll be a tough one, but they've lost key players during the summer. Hopefully we can catch them whilst their new players are finding their feet and grab 3 points.

I'm saying another 2-1 for the Hibees

I’m not sure we’ll start with a three at the back this week. Crap, tight pitch so I think we might play a bit narrower across the middle and go with a back four. Hopefully Doidge is fit to start. Think Porteous will play unless he’s actually injured.

[cabbageandribs1875]

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I’m not sure we’ll start with a three at the back this week. Crap, tight pitch so I think we might play a bit narrower across the middle and go with a back four. Hopefully Doidge is fit to start. Think Porteous will play unless he’s actually injured.

their pitch is two yards wider and two yards shorter than ours, it's a crap surface but it's not tight

[B.H.F.C]

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their pitch is two yards wider and two yards shorter than ours, it's a crap surface but it's not tight

From what I’m looking at, Easter Road showing as 105m by 68m (7,140). Whatever their ground is called this week is showing as 98m by 69m (6,762).

I’d have thought theirs was even smaller but I’m sure our pitch is about the biggest in the league. Same size as Hampden I think.

[cabbageandribs1875]

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From what I’m looking at, Easter Road showing as 105m by 68m (7,140). Whatever their ground is called this week is showing as 98m by 69m (6,762).

I’d have thought theirs was even smaller but I’m sure our pitch is about the biggest in the league. Same size as Hampden I think.

unfortunately can't do links with my phone :( i took it from the spfl FGG(football ground guide)

[Since452]

Watched the highlights of Livingston's defeat to St Mirren and thought they had enough chances to win the game but ultimately they lost to St Mirren. Won't be easy but I hope and expect us to win. Said the same on another thread but if we have aspirations of 3rd we need to be picking up wins against the likes of Livingston no excuses. The players need to go out and show why they're playing for a club the size of Hibs.

[greenpaper55]

Land of the giants, long throws and the ball Blootered into our box at every opportunity so the defence will have a headache after the game, just the type of game we usually lose.

[heretoday]

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Land of the giants, long throws and the ball Blootered into our box at every opportunity so the defence will have a headache after the game, just the type of game we usually lose.

It's not rocket science!

[Pilrig_Sauzee]

Livi will benefit from not suffering a loss of home fan support.

[number9dream]

Porteous & Doidge are key for set pieces at both ends of the pitch but I wouldn’t want to risk losing them to injury on that dodgy carpet if they are not 100%.
Has there been a team news update from today’s media conference?

[Souter96Mac]

Just watched Ross' pre match interview. Mallan, Wright and Jackson are injured so won't feature. Sounded like Wright has suffered a thigh injury - didn't give indication of how long he's out for, didn't sound too major though.

[04Sauzee]

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Just watched Ross' pre match interview. Mallan, Wright and Jackson are injured so won't feature. Sounded like Wright has suffered a thigh injury - didn't give indication of how long he's out for, didn't sound too major though.

Jackson has certainly been unlucky with injuries

[Billy Whizz]

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Jackson has certainly been unlucky with injuries

What’s his injury

[JammyDoidger]

Lyndon Dykes is over 3/1 to score anytime on paddy power. I'll be having some of that.

[JimBHibees]

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Lyndon Dykes is over 3/1 to score anytime on paddy power. I'll be having some of that.

Has he ever scored against us?

[Since452]

Hopefully the three injured lads are available for midweek. Livingston's horrible pitch isn't worth the risk. Hopefully everyone gets through today ok.