Preparation for semi final

[Spike Mandela]

Is this the worst preparation we've ever had for a semi final?

4 straight defeats, loss of form, injured players, Covid infections, isolations, training disruption, 3-4 week lay off without a game and some players away on International duty.

Guaranteed Hibs win.

[The Harp Awakes]

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Is this the worst preparation we've ever had for a semi final?

4 straight defeats, loss of form, injured players, Covid infections, isolations, training disruption, 3-4 week lay off without a game and some players away on International duty.

Guaranteed Hibs win.

Possibly but Hibs are usually at their best when we are up against the odds.

Believe.

[Just_Jimmy]

Apart from the time we had loads of injuries before an Edinburgh Derby and then sold our only fit striker after the UK window shut, days before the semi.

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[007]

Bring SDG out of retirement. Off the bench for an injury time corner.

[Diclonius]

The game before the 2016 final was one of my worst ever experiences as a Hibs fan. The omens are good.

[hibeejeebies]

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Is this the worst preparation we've ever had for a semi final?

4 straight defeats, loss of form, injured players, Covid infections, isolations, training disruption, 3-4 week lay off without a game and some players away on International duty.

Guaranteed Hibs win.

Not sure if cause for optimism but last season we started all our Hampden matches as pre-match favourites so... 🤷🏻

[Glory Lurker]

A The rangers squad who had never heard of covid were dead on their feet after 80 mins in May 16 having not played for three weeks. Hopefully it being earlier in the season means it won't be like that for us.

[zitelli62]

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A The rangers squad who had never heard of covid were dead on their feet after 80 mins in May 16 having not played for three weeks. Hopefully it being earlier in the season means it won't be like that for us.

Exactly was thinking the very same thing myself.

[Blaster]

Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

[.Sean.]

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Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

Best post I’ve seen on here in ages. Folk no going cause they’re worried about getting pumped by Rangers or because they don’t like Jack Ross but will magically appear for the final should we win - I don’t get it. What happened to we’ll support you evermore?

[Keith_M]

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Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

I think you misinterpreted the tone of the OP

[JimBHibees]

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Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

Totally agree.

[Blaster]

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I think you misinterpreted the tone of the OP

Maybe but it was 2am after a good few pints so I thought I did ok with no spelling mistakes 😀

[greenlex]

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Maybe but it was 2am after a good few pints so I thought I did ok with no spelling mistakes 😀

😂😂

[superfurryhibby]

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Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

A tad over the uber top for me.

I don't think anyone needs an excuse not to go to a football match, even if it is a semi final. I'm not going because it's a dear day out, our football is uninspiring pish and I think we will get mightily pumped. If we win, I reserve my right to change my mind.

[Magpie]

How are ticket sales going?

[Moulin Yarns]

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How are ticket sales going?

Most sections have only single tickets left, 3 sections are available with groups of tickets.

[lord bunberry]

I was thinking that we’ll be in good shape ahead of the semifinal. We should have Doidge and Magennis back and the rest of the squad should be well rested and raring to go. The only problem I can see is if some of the players are still suffering the after effects, but given that they’re young and fit they’d be more likely to be fine.

[The Wireless]

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Best post I’ve seen on here in ages. Folk no going cause they’re worried about getting pumped by Rangers or because they don’t like Jack Ross but will magically appear for the final should we win - I don’t get it. What happened to we’ll support you evermore?

Left after the 2nd goal went in to beat the traffic.

[hibee1875]

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A tad over the uber top for me.

I don't think anyone needs an excuse not to go to a football match, even if it is a semi final. I'm not going because it's a dear day out, our football is uninspiring pish and I think we will get mightily pumped. If we win, I reserve my right to change my mind.

I don’t think anyone needs an excuse but here’s all my excuses.

If we get through all of your excuses can be used against the final so why would you want to go to that?

[bingo70]

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A tad over the uber top for me.

I don't think anyone needs an excuse not to go to a football match, even if it is a semi final. I'm not going because it's a dear day out, our football is uninspiring pish and I think we will get mightily pumped. If we win, I reserve my right to change my mind.

I agree with you.

Folk can do what they want without having to justify it to anybody.

I’m going but I don’t blame anybody in the slightest for not fancying it. There’s a number of reasons why people might not want to go and not one of them is any of my business.

[madhatter]

When does the uber fan permission slips scheme start? I'm never sure if I'm entitled to go to a football match. Petrie, get this scheme introduced!

[lord bunberry]

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Here’s an idea. Let’s buy tickets, gets behind the boys and see what happens. Too many ‘fans’ finding an excuse not to go and waiting to say told you so.

The hard core of the support will be there as usual and the wannabes will wait till finals.

I’m not too fussed if people don’t want to go. Some of the best away trips have been when the turnout wasn’t as big as we’d hoped for. The last 2 league cup semi’s against the hun have been brilliant games with excellent atmosphere’s. With a bit of luck those watching on tv will be the ones regretting their decision rather than those in the stadium.

[Dobosz83]

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Apart from the time we had loads of injuries before an Edinburgh Derby and then sold our only fit striker after the UK window shut, days before the semi.

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I laughed way more than I should have at this, because it's so true, the timing of that sale was absolutely bonkers. Not that it would have made a huge difference on the day mind given the number of absentees.

[Keith_M]

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Maybe but it was 2am after a good few pints so I thought I did ok with no spelling mistakes 😀

[oneone73]

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I’m not too fussed if people don’t want to go. Some of the best away trips have been when the turnout wasn’t as big as we’d hoped for. The last 2 league cup semi’s against the hun have been brilliant games with excellent atmosphere’s. With a bit of luck those watching on tv will be the ones regretting their decision rather than those in the stadium.

This. Absolutely. Doesn't bother me if the day trippers aren't there.

[allezsauzee]

Hibs v Rangers in a League Cup Semi Final. There can be only one outcome surely? Who do we fancy in the final though? Celtic or the bogey team?

[Keith_M]

We'd need one of our resident stattoes to confirm this but I think Hibs have only ever lost one Semi Final to Rangers

Something like nine wins and one defeat.


I think our normal routine is to beat Rangers in the Semi Final, get all excited about the Final, then lose* to somebody like Clyde, Third Lanark or Drumnadrochit Rovers.





* 1991 being the obvious exception.

[lord bunberry]

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We'd need one of our resident stattoes to confirm this but I think Hibs have only ever lost one Semi Final to Rangers

Something like nine wins and one defeat.


I think our normal routine is to beat Rangers in the Semi Final, get all excited about the Final, then lose* to somebody like Clyde, Third Lanark or Drumnadrochit Rovers.





* 1991 being the obvious exception.

Have we ever lost to the hun at Hampden?

[90274]

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Have we ever lost to the hun at Hampden?

1979 Scottish Cup Final.