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[banchoryhibs]

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Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

I'm sure that our manager does not under estimate you, our team will be very well prepared. In the last year our away from home record is very strong so I expect us to give you problems and I hope we will beat you.

Your record is very good and we do respect it but perhaps in Thursday's game the underdogs will do very well

I have enjoyed reading your contributions

[Andy74]

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Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

Winning your league is nowhere near what it would need for us to do it with Celtic and Rangers in it. Even to finish 2nd.

Would be basically impossible for another team to have won a league as recently as 2017.

[Rijeka fan]

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Winning your league is nowhere near what it would need for us to do it with Celtic and Rangers in it. Even to finish 2nd.

Would be basically impossible for another team to have won a league as recently as 2017.

Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

Dinamo won all championships from 2006 onwards except 2017.

[04Sauzee]

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Well, a fact is that Rujevica is planned as a training camp (still is) so stadium is actually expanded with northern stand after plans for building new stadium at K antrida has to be postponed because of lack of financing. Originally, Rujevica had only two stands and expansion was made in season after we won championship because UEFA regulations say that minimum capacity of a stadium which can be licensed for CL is 8.000.

Plan was that new K antrida stadium is planned for capacity of 14.000. Here it is:
https://www.stadion****rida.hr/en/stadion-****rida/

Also, there is peak into atmosphere on K antrida when it is full (friendly against Maribor 2018):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlyCYtKJo

And Rujevica, game against Cibalia for winning the championship 2017 (without northern stand):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWQZRzdVjQ

Really enjoyed your contribution to this discussion ,👍

Not sure if it's been asked or if you would even know , but do you know what the average pay I'd for a first team player at your club. You have some very good technical players and was wondering if they are very well paid.

[Andy74]

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Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

I’m sure they are much better than the other teams but the gap here is significantly more.

[Rijeka fan]

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Really enjoyed your contribution to this discussion ,

Not sure if it's been asked or if you would even know , but do you know what the average pay I'd for a first team player at your club. You have some very good technical players and was wondering if they are very well paid.

Already answered somewhere in this thread.

[SHODAN]

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Trust me, the same thing.

Dinamo is here Celtic/Rangers comparing to other clubs.

Dinamo won all championships from 2006 onwards except 2017.

Celtic and Rangers have won all the championships here since 1984. I think we win.

[JimBHibees]

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Let me explain on some examples.

2017 we won championship against Dinamo. This is the same effort as for you to do it against Celtic or Rangers.

Same year we also won the cup finals against Dinamo 3-1.

In 2019 Dinamo won the championship with 20 points ahead of us. But in cup finals we won 3-1 as heavy underdogs.

In 2020 we also win in the cup finals 1-0 against Lokomotiva as underdogs. In cup quarter finals we also beat Dinamo 1-0 after we lost in championship against them 0-4 and 0-3.

Last year we won in Copenhagen 1-0 in play off of EL as heavy underdogs.

So, do not underestimate us.

Sensible fans will not underestimate your team. Your team obviously has many excellent players however we probably feel we should be ahead after the first game and that we have missed an opportunity for a lead. With the tie being level most will think you are favourites however also that we still have a reasonable chance of going through. Gutted we wouldn't be able to attend your beautiful city in what would have been an excellent trip following our team. If you win hope you do well in the next round.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

My take on the 2nd leg is that it'll be tough, but not impossible to go through. They obviously have some talented players and have recent experience in European competitions. The weather will be hard for us. An expected temp about 32°, reducing to about 27° for KO time not something we're used to. But, they showed on occasions on Thursday they aren't a great side, but a decent team who have flaws we can take advantage of. Good thing is that away goal don't matter, so we go there with a blank canvas.

[Andy74]

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Celtic and Rangers have won all the championships here since 1984. I think we win.

Also zero chance a team with attendance of 5,000 ever wins the league in Scotland. Totally different environment.

[Hibrandenburg]

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Are you taking your HGV?

Nah, if at all I'd be taking the Zigeunermobile.

[JimBHibees]

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Also zero chance a team with attendance of 5,000 ever wins the league in Scotland. Totally different environment.

But not zero chance one wins both cups in the same season.

[CmoantheHibs]

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Sensible fans will not underestimate your team. Your team obviously has many excellent players however we probably feel we should be ahead after the first game and that we have missed an opportunity for a lead. With the tie being level most will think you are favourites however also that we still have a reasonable chance of going through. Gutted we wouldn't be able to attend your beautiful city in what would have been an excellent trip following our team. If you win hope you do well in the next round.

That’s pretty much how I see it. Think it will be a totally different game with Rijeka being favourites. I felt the decisions and luck favoured them in the first game. If that falls our way in the next match I think we will go through.

[EI255]

Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

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Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

Off to bed you go.

[SMAXXA]

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How would you get an eu Covid QR code?

Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?

[SMAXXA]

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Yup. A lot of Hibs fans on here who seem to think the tie is already won. I think we have a very good chance to go through but I also remember draws at home against Dnipro and Molde, followed by very different results away from home.

I would suggest if we can't beat them on our own patch, I'm less confident of doing so away from home in the heat.

I post on here and like to think I know as many Hibs fans as the next guy as at no point would I think we think the tie is already won, what a radge comment. We are as likely to get a doing or not that’s football what I think people are saying as watching the first leg regardless of who you follow Hibs were the better side and should be going over there with a 1/2 goal lead. That didn’t happen so we go again, I for one don’t fear this team but am long enough in the tooth to also realise there could be a flirt with progression in this Europe thing and we come away feeling like a missed opportunity

[EI255]

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Off to bed you go.

Your spot on bud! (hiccup!)

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[EI255]

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Off to bed you go.

As an aside, what is yer favourite International kit!

(don't say Croatia!)

[HFC93]

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Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

It's actually my favourite international kit because of its uniqueness. Opinions eh.

[EI255]

It is okay.

The most stunning International kit, imo, is Italy. Always GORGEOUS

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It is okay.

The most stunning International kit, imo, is Italy. Always GORGEOUS

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I am with you on that one. Simple but magnificent. Also love Denmark with their Hummell kits through the years.

[bingo70]

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Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

I’ve read some nonsense over the years but this is right up there. Well it’s not really, it’s just an opinion I disagree with but still, I really disagree.

Croatian strip is class, had one for Euro 96 and I’ve loved all of their strips since.

FWIW outside Scotland Croatians are probably my favourite national team to watch. Love watching them play and some of the technical players they’ve had over the years have been tremendous.

That team with Prosinecki, Boban, Suker etc were brilliant and right up to the modern day I think Modric is an absolute joy to watch.

All done with a small population makes them all the more incredible.

Still hope we pump Rijeka on Thursday obviously and think we stand a decent chance, although they’re clearly favourites.

[Pagan Hibernia]

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As an aside, what is yer favourite International kit!

(don't say Croatia!)

Argentina. Uruguay is a nice one too.

[Pagan Hibernia]

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I’ve read some nonsense over the years but this is right up there. Well it’s not really, it’s just an opinion I disagree with but still, I really disagree.

Croatian strip is class, had one for Euro 96 and I’ve loved all of their strips since.

FWIW outside Scotland Croatians are probably my favourite national team to watch. Love watching them play and some of the technical players they’ve had over the years have been tremendous.

That team with Prosinecki, Boban, Suker etc were brilliant and right up to the modern day I think Modric is an absolute joy to watch.

All done with a small population makes them all the more incredible.

Still hope we pump Rijeka on Thursday obviously and think we stand a decent chance, although they’re clearly favourites.

yep I’ve enjoyed watching Croatia.

their 1998 team that reached the semi finals of the France World Cup. The team that knocked England out of the euro qualifiers at Wembley in 2007. And of course the 2018 vintage. All great teams.

[neil7908]

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I post on here and like to think I know as many Hibs fans as the next guy as at no point would I think we think the tie is already won, what a radge comment. We are as likely to get a doing or not that’s football what I think people are saying as watching the first leg regardless of who you follow Hibs were the better side and should be going over there with a 1/2 goal lead. That didn’t happen so we go again, I for one don’t fear this team but am long enough in the tooth to also realise there could be a flirt with progression in this Europe thing and we come away feeling like a missed opportunity

I certainly didn't suggest all Hibs fans felt that way but a quick look back at some of the posts here and the match thread and there are comments like:

"Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality."

"Hibs to go through by a couple of goals."

"Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals"

"I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia"

"I can't see them beating us, we are much better than them"

That's not having a pop, I'm not looking to single out posters for their optimism, they are of course entitled to that opinion and may be right in the end! I just think history is not on our side at this point. We certainly have a chance but even though we played really well, the memories from past games in Europe are hard for me to shake off at this stage.

[bigwheel]

I’d say that a win over there would be as good a European result that we have had for many years. They are a seasoned European side. With all that experience and the level of talent at their disposal it will be a very hard night over there. That said, if we can keep it tight at the back we’ve definitely got a goal or two in us…let’s hope we pull off a memorable victory.


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[JimBHibees]

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Croatia National team have THE worst kit in world football.

Every part of the red and white chess board is just WRONG.

Official.

One of the best strips and teams imo.

[JimBHibees]

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Jim don’t you worry it’s about how you can overcome situations rather than see things as a problem. Are you going sorry if that’s why your asking?

No I am not wish I was just wondering how you could get past that. Hope you have a great trip looks a beautiful place.

[huggie1875]

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I certainly didn't suggest all Hibs fans felt that way but a quick look back at some of the posts here and the match thread and there are comments like:

"Fancy we will beat them, as we have too much quality."

"Hibs to go through by a couple of goals."

"Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals"

"I'm fully expecting Hibs to win over in Croatia"

"I can't see them beating us, we are much better than them"

That's not having a pop, I'm not looking to single out posters for their optimism, they are of course entitled to that opinion and may be right in the end! I just think history is not on our side at this point. We certainly have a chance but even though we played really well, the memories from past games in Europe are hard for me to shake off at this stage.

yeah you are right can't think of anything worse than a football fan having confidence in his team winning a match that's just plain crazy isn't it

and well we lost before so lets just not bother eh

dear o dear