Team for Thursday

***wookie70*** · 20-09-2021 01:16 PM

I'd go with

Macey

Cadden
Wood
Porteous
Hanlon
Doig

Newell
Barrels
Magennis

Boyle
Nisbet

Allan did really well on Saturday when we had the ball but his defending is even worse than it was so I would keep him in reserve in case we can't create chances. Scoring goals without Allan hasn't been much of an issue though but he did show that when we are struggling he can be a useful throw of the dice.

**Unseen work** · 20-09-2021 01:18 PM

………………Macey………

McGinn…Porteous…Hanlon…Doig

………….JDH…….Newelll…..

Boyle………Magennis…….Allan…..

……………….Nisbet……

Think Allan on the left worked well as he wasn’t marked by several midfielders and had a bit more space. When he comes infield it’s difficult to pick him up and also allows Doig to have a lot of space down the left.

Not too much we can really change unfortunately. I prefer a formation that gets 2 upfront but we don’t really have the players for that at the moment and think all of Magennis, JDH, Newell and Allan will start.

Be interesting to see how long it takes Wood to get his first start as we’re not keeping clean sheets.

Hopefully Scott and Mackay are back soon.

**Lago** · 20-09-2021 01:27 PM

Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

***bigwheel*** · 20-09-2021 01:29 PM

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Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

Yes. Extra time then pens

***jacomo*** · 20-09-2021 01:38 PM

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………………Macey………

McGinn…Porteous…Hanlon…Doig

………….JDH…….Newelll…..

Boyle………Magennis…….Allan…..

……………….Nisbet……

Think Allan on the left worked well as he wasn’t marked by several midfielders and had a bit more space. When he comes infield it’s difficult to pick him up and also allows Doig to have a lot of space down the left.

Not too much we can really change unfortunately. I prefer a formation that gets 2 upfront but we don’t really have the players for that at the moment and think all of Magennis, JDH, Newell and Allan will start.

Be interesting to see how long it takes Wood to get his first start as we’re not keeping clean sheets.

Hopefully Scott and Mackay are back soon.

Here’s where tactics only take you so far and good players do the rest.

In that formation I’d expect Boyle to more or less stick to his task on the right.

Nisbet, Magennis, Newell and Allan would need to use their smarts, and if Allan cuts in from the left then one of the others go wide, and vice versa.

**number9dream** · 20-09-2021 01:54 PM

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Not sure.

The left attacking position is an issue with our current formation whilst Murphy is out (I'd be playing Gullan but we know Jack Ross won't).

Not sure how you fit in both Magennis and Allan into a functional unit.

Don't know how far away from his best position we should be taking Boyle.

Would like to see Wood play but can't really justify dropping either Porteous, Boyle or Hanlon.

I'd like to see some rotation so we're fresh for the weekend too, without weakening us too much.

Not easy.

Dundee United finished the derby with their third choice right-back, so it could be an area of weakness for them on Thursday... JR needs to come up with a solution. Maybe Nisbet cutting in from the left and Scott through the middle, if he's fit? I'd also like to see Gullan given a chance out there while Murphy and Mackay are unavailable but it seems increasingly unlikely.

**Ronniekirk** · 20-09-2021 03:12 PM

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Stevenson and Allan to start please.

Need to think who comes on fir Allan as unlikely he will finish the game given lack of game time and the fact he is upping his trading to get fitter and presumably more stamina so he can get more game time on the pitch

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**Ronniekirk** · 20-09-2021 03:15 PM

A few United fans I know feel they need a striker and on that basis they aren’t hopeful of progressing

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***blackpoolhibs*** · 20-09-2021 03:18 PM

Our strongest team please, win and we are back at Hampden.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 20-09-2021 03:18 PM

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A few United fans I know feel they need a striker and on that basis they aren’t hopeful of progressing

Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

**jingler1954** · 20-09-2021 03:20 PM

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Macey
McGinn Porto Hanlon Stevenson
Magennis Allan Newell
Boyle Nisbet Gullan

That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woos in to partner Ryan.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 20-09-2021 03:21 PM

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That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woos in to partner Ryan.

Give the guy a chance!

**jingler1954** · 20-09-2021 03:21 PM

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Macey
McGinn Porto Hanlon Stevenson
Magennis Allan Newell
Boyle Nisbet Gullan

That was my thought but maybe give Hanlon a rest and put Woods in to partner Ryan.

**Ronniekirk** · 20-09-2021 03:32 PM

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Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

Iether didn’t think he was what they needed or Dundee popped them to it

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***JimBHibees*** · 20-09-2021 03:35 PM

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Having watched the Dun Utd v Dun game yesterday I think Hibs maybe in for some "robust" tackling hopefully they can handle it and go onto win. Quick question, is the game played to finish in the event of a draw at full-time?

A large part of that for United is Callum Butcher who went off yesterday with possibly an injury. The Welsh guy that came on for him who they have loaned from a Man U and has played for Wales 10 times looked decent so that may actually improve them.

**GreenCastle** · 20-09-2021 03:40 PM

This is going to be a very difficult game especially after Utd won the derby yesterday.

I feel we will have to match their intensity 1st and if Allan plays on the left they will try get at that area and Doig with crosses and 2v1s - think about the equalising goal on Saturday.

Our last 2 games we have made subs at half time as a player starting was ineffective.

**Tambo** · 20-09-2021 04:49 PM

Would like to see us move away from Nisbet as the lone striker and if Scott is not available this is what I would go for

Macey

Wood
Porto
Hanlon

Cadden
JDH
Allan
Newell
Lewis

Boyle
Nisbet

Wouldn't call it dropping Mcginn or Magennis just give them a rest.

**CMurdoch** · 20-09-2021 06:21 PM

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A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

I have run the slo mo watching each players movements.
Hanlon is marking Main and Main doesn't touch the ball or score so has to be someone elses fault.
Truth is it's not really any one players fault.
Macey is the only one that could have stopped it happening by punching the ball as it was going over Hanlons head. As the cross is struck he steps forward then goes back.
When forward he is 3 yards out and only another 3 from where the ball goes over Hanlon's head so if he keeps coming he clears it with his fist.

**CMurdoch** · 20-09-2021 06:34 PM

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A large part of that for United is Callum Butcher who went off yesterday with possibly an injury. The Welsh guy that came on for him who they have loaned from a Man U and has played for Wales 10 times looked decent so that may actually improve them.

Callum Butcher was playing with an injury yesterday and has no doubt made it worse.Don't expect to see him on Thursday.

**CMurdoch** · 20-09-2021 06:35 PM

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Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

McPake is pals with Griffiths.Obviously hoping they can help each other.

***lord bunberry*** · 20-09-2021 06:39 PM

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Why didn't they sign Griffiths?

I blame Mathie.

***easty*** · 20-09-2021 06:41 PM

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A quarter final of a cup and you want a wee experiment, giving someone game time? If JR picks him it will be because he thinks Wood can make a difference. Anything other than that would be stupid. But to favour that decision (Wood) I'd point to Hanlon again failing in his role as centre half. Pathetic attempt at dealing with the cross into the box that led to their goal.

The man Hanlon is (correctly) marking and tracking doesn’t score…so how the **** is it his fault? 😂😂

**Lago** · 20-09-2021 06:42 PM

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Yes. Extra time then pens

Thanks 👍

**CMurdoch** · 20-09-2021 06:44 PM

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Dundee United finished the derby with their third choice right-back, so it could be an area of weakness for them on Thursday... JR needs to come up with a solution. Maybe Nisbet cutting in from the left and Scott through the middle, if he's fit? I'd also like to see Gullan given a chance out there while Murphy and Mackay are unavailable but it seems increasingly unlikely.

Kerr Smith played very well for a 16 year old.Big strong laddie. Could be fighting it out with Doig and Hickey for Scotland left back in the future.He would definitely win if it goes down to a square go! Perhaps first choice Liam Smith will be fit for Thursday

**Key West** · 20-09-2021 07:21 PM

A bit criticism of Hanlon being left out in potential line-ups, for the record I've always been a fan ( in a Hibs context ) and I like him a lot as a player, if Wood can't be trusted to play against Dundee United then I'd be questioning why we brought him in, so would Middlesbrough I guess.

**Sioux** · 20-09-2021 07:30 PM

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I have run the slo mo watching each players movements.
Hanlon is marking Main and Main doesn't touch the ball or score so has to be someone elses fault.
Truth is it's not really any one players fault.
Macey is the only one that could have stopped it happening by punching the ball as it was going over Hanlons head. As the cross is struck he steps forward then goes back.
When forward he is 3 yards out and only another 3 from where the ball goes over Hanlon's head so if he keeps coming he clears it with his fist.

Ok coach, thanks.

***Brightside*** · 20-09-2021 07:40 PM

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Ok coach, thanks.

He’s right though. There is no blame on the CHs for that goal.

**Key West** · 20-09-2021 07:43 PM

We have been conceding far too many easy opportunities to the opposition and that it is
why it healthy to try and create a bit of competition regardless of who you think is to blame.