HMK Rijeka

[CockneyRebel]

Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

[Souter96Mac]

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Is Rijeka a hot cauldron?

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Reckon it's more like a tepid soup bowl

[Since90+2]

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Dunno, never been. You?

I think they have quite a good home record though. Certainly 5k vocal Croatian fans will be a different prospect to what we’ve faced when building up our away record.

It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

4-1 would have been a fair reflection last night. Let them out of jail massively. Really hope it doesn’t cost us next week

[EVENTUALLY]

The Croatians were decent but nothing special. Their No.10 is their best player.

Crosses into the box for heading opportunites could be the way to put this team under pressure. I thought they looked vunerable to high balls into the box and while I'm no fan of Doidge he could be the man to expose their heading abilities and test the goalie. Hanlon and Porteous should both be up the park for every set piece too.

Defensively I thought Hibs were fine. Rijeka appear to want to get shots away rather work their way to the byeline although ironically that was how they scored. They seemed intent on jockeying into a shooting position so blocks and a tight central defensive unit will be important for Hibs.

Hibs to go through by a couple of goals.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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It's quite an open stadium and only has 3 stands. I honestly don't think 4 or 5 thousand fans will make much of a difference to our performance at all.

Fingers crossed. We could have had the tie put to bed last night with the amount of missed chances.

[The_Sauz]

Some info about the stadium and support

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_Rujevica
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armada_Rijeka

[Rijeka fan]

Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I don't think anyone is convinced one way or the other.

[Rijeka fan]

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Rijeka service information

I know that some of You are coming here, so here are some service info I hope You will find useful.

Language

Many Croats speak fluent English, especially young ones (do not speak Scottish although ) so You will not get lost

Currency

Official currency is Croatian Kuna (HRK), it is not allowed to pay in another currency. In the town centre there are many small exchange offices (Croatian word is Mjenjačnica), fastest and most favorable way to change money.

Cash or credit cards

Cash is still received everywhere and often is a preferable way of payment (especially in bars). Of course, credit cards will be accepted but before starting to eat and drink check about availability of credit cards, not all bars or restaurants accept them, majority yes, but not all.

Transport

Public transport is only by bus. Bus tickets can be obtained in bus or on every kiosk selling newspaper. Since You will be within city limits, Zone 1 ticket is ok.
Taxi is cheap and most cheapest is Cammeo, You have app for mobile phones to order it. Also, we have Uber here.

Eat and drink

Bars are virtually everywhere in the center of the town. There is a long street in the center, Korzo, pedestrian zone. I will not reccomend any because I am not in age anymore going out on weekends and drinking alcohol. You will manage for sure. Working time is up to midnight, covid rules, no exceptions.
There is a number of small restaurants in the center, especially around central market. So, some names are: Mornar, Antack, Feral, Zlatna školjka, Primorska konoba.... Also, there is a McDonald and few pizzerias in the center.

Sightseeing

I am sure that You will not have any time for that, but just two recomendations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijeka_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat_Castle

Shopping

Also do not think that You will need this info.
You can buy food, beer and cigarettes in small stores in the city. Also, kiosks with newspapers sell cigarettes, petrol stations have also beer and cigarettes.
Regarding shopping malls, two of them within city limits, Tower center (Pećine area) and ZTC center (Mlaka area), both reachable by the bus.

Sea and sun

Beaches are on far west (****rida area) and far east (Pećine) parts of the town, within bus zone 1. For football fans beach below our old stadium can be interesting (especially because of beach bar called Morski prasac or Sea pig). Also, above the stadium there is a best fish restaurant in town, konoba Ribica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_****rida

Rijeka fan shop

Situated in the center, address is Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 1.

Souvenir shop

Most famous one is Poneštrica, address is Trg 128. brigade, close to hotel Bonavia. Only hand made local souvenirs, no made in China or Taiwan. Good choice for Your better halfs at home.

For beer lovers

Goblet beer store, address is Andrije Medulića 6. Choice of beers from all around the world.

If You have additional questions, feel free to ask.

Just to add two more things:

Covid rules and masks

Basically, everything is the same as before covid. People living more-less normally and socializing.

Masks are obligatory in public transport, taxies and in markets or shops generally. Not obligatory in bars and restaurants. Also, no restriction for the type of masks, every mask is valid.

Parking

If You are coming by the car, You should be aware that whole center of the town is under obligatory payment during the day, usually between 7 am and 7 pm. If You are staying in hotel, they do have free parking options for their guests but it should be noted during reservation. Also, there are some underground garages in the center, I believe that You can take a daily ticket for example.

Outside of the town center there is no parking payment.

I think that I wrote everything now.

[Since90+2]

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Well, You are convinced You will go through, on the other side we are convinced that we will go through.

Someone is wrong.

Either way, let the better side win on Thursday and hopefully the other side will not have bitter taste because of some ref decision.

I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

[Rijeka fan]

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I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

[DickEDastardly]

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Id take Prince Ampem if we lose Boyle

Notice they signed him on a free too


I think he's a vegetarian - sure I saw him driving around in a little red courgette.

Maybe just be my psychedelic sense of humour but this deserves much more credit


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[tmb1875]

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Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

I don’t think we need to play at a higher level to be fair, Rijeka couldn’t live with us at times. I think we just need to take our chances. A fair referee wouldn’t hurt. Our front 3 weren’t at it last night but I expect them to be much better next week.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

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We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

or just take our chances next time

[Since90+2]

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or just take our chances next time

And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.

[EVENTUALLY]

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I suggest that we postpone debate about atmosphere comparison for 7 days. I do not know what atmosphere on stadium You are used to, but one yesterday was a disaster looking from my point of view.

You sir have been a very welcome contributor to this forum, however I've never seen an atmosphere score a goal and I'm not so sure that your goalkeeper is anywhere near the standard of your previous No.1's.

Hibs to go through by 2 clear goals.

[cabbageandribs1875]

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And be awarded a penalty when we should have had one.

there's that as well of course :)

[Onion]

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I don't think most Hibs fans are convinced we will go through. I think we showed last night we are the better side but with the return leg being in Croatia, and the heat, it certainly makes it a very even match.

Before the tie I made Rijeka favourites about 75/25 in your favour. I've got to be honest and say you were not anywhere near as good as I assumed you would be and I reckon the tie is probably 50/50 now.

Think everyone was caught up in the Rijeka hype - even the Hibs players. I was quite shocked at how poor they were on the ball and how panicked they were at the back when pressed. No question, they were well organised, but that's all you can say. Rijeka are no better than a Motherwell or St Johnstone.

Hibs & Jack Ross will now know that and that's why you are hearing them talk about beating Rijeka over the two legs. Think we've got a good chance of going though.

Know they've come in for some stick for time-wasting and playing dead, but I was pleasantly surprised how well they competed, took tackles and just got on with it. None of the usual histrionics you usually get from Continental clubs at ER.

[ahibby]

The pressure of not losing at home is off. The pressure is now on HMK Rijeka.

[Liberal Hibby]

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Think everyone was caught up in the Rijeka hype - even the Hibs players. I was quite shocked at how poor they were on the ball and how panicked they were at the back when pressed. No question, they were well organised, but that's all you can say. Rijeka are no better than a Motherwell or St Johnstone.

Hibs & Jack Ross will now know that and that's why you are hearing them talk about beating Rijeka over the two legs. Think we've got a good chance of going though.

Know they've come in for some stick for time-wasting and playing dead, but I was pleasantly surprised how well they competed, took tackles and just got on with it. None of the usual histrionics you usually get from Continental clubs at ER.

Not St Johnstone please

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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Think everyone was caught up in the Rijeka hype - even the Hibs players. I was quite shocked at how poor they were on the ball and how panicked they were at the back when pressed. No question, they were well organised, but that's all you can say. Rijeka are no better than a Motherwell or St Johnstone.

Hibs & Jack Ross will now know that and that's why you are hearing them talk about beating Rijeka over the two legs. Think we've got a good chance of going though.

Know they've come in for some stick for time-wasting and playing dead, but I was pleasantly surprised how well they competed, took tackles and just got on with it. None of the usual histrionics you usually get from Continental clubs at ER.

That all could be true.

Unless Rijeka played below their usual standard. I think that’s what their fan is trying to say, they will be better next week.

I think we have to prepare for them to be much better than their showing last night.

[Stuart93]

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Actually, I never put any odds here as You noticed.

There is one fact I repeated, this is new team, it will be ups and downs, especially early in the season. Especially beacuse we had some player out due to covid regulations recently. Also, some of our players are awaiting transfers and definitely not 100% in, also we will have some new arrivals soon. Etc, etc.

We did not play good game yesterday but despite that, we did not loose. I believe that we will play much better at home. So You will have to play on perhaps higher level then yesterday to beat us at home.

Not saying it will be easy for any side, but it will be a kind of different game for sure.

I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

[007]

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I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

You want to see the number of Jambos who said Rijeka are a sh*te team. Just can't bring themselves to admit we might be capable of a good performance. Any pundit who says so is then categorised as not having a clue.

[Since90+2]

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You want to see the number of Jambos who said Rijeka are a sh*te team. Just can't bring themselves to admit we might be capable of a good performance. Any pundit who says so is then categorised as not having a clue.

Honestly couldn't care what Jambos say or think. They are totally irrelevant when it comes to discussing European Football.

[Edinburgh Green]

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I think it’s a bit poor that you aren’t making any reference to how well we played last night to be honest which made your team look pretty poor in turn

Yip, defo an arrogance to the guy.

[O'Rourke3]

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Once only. Everything else was on the button. Best set piece delivery we've had in years imo.

Not convinced all of the ball was over all of the line. Lino flagged really early.

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[Borderhibbie76]

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Well, this is a difference comparing to our league. It is normal to kick the ball out, not to judge if someone is cheating or not. In many ocassions even ref stops the game.

If your players were not play acting and wasting time we would kick the ball out mate but it was every 2 mins in second half last night, utterly ridiculous

[scoopyboy]

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Not convinced all of the ball was over all of the line. Lino flagged really early.

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I was sitting dead level with the bye line, the ball was about out by two feet.

Was his only bad delivery though