Mac80 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Choulay won't start imo Id start cowie but not sure he is fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Henry Furst Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I've heard Cowie and Johnsen are toiling. Unsure if theyre to be given late tests..if that's true do we play Currie with 2 up, bring back in for Sam, I doubt Choulay done enough to feature....or pack the midfield and let Walker support Goncalves Usual gk and back 4 Martin Kitchen tziolis Djoum Walker Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullen13 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Walker Tziolis Kitchen Nicholson Djoum Goncalves How are we thinking they might line up? Player v player who would you expect to win the battles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 White shortsthis. I want everything psychologically to be right , no matter how small the issue. Hearts running out with the floodlights gleaming on the white shorts distinguishing the menacing deep maroon shirts and socks. To be honest, don't like the all maroon one bit. It's not Hearts.(it is but you know what I mean ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Alexander Paterson Augustyn Rossi McGhee Cowie Sutchuin-Djoum Pallardo Walker Dauda Juanma Substitutes Nicholson Hamilton Oshaniwa Reilly Souttar Beith Zanatta That was our team/squad for the last derby at ER. No wonder we lost. We now have a wealth of options compared to that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Walker Tziolis Kitchen Nicholson Djoum Goncalves How are we thinking they might line up? Player v player who would you expect to win the battles? Cant imagine it will change much from last Sunday Marciano Gray Fontaine McGregor Stevenson Bartley Fyvie McGinn Keatings Cummings Holt Could play Graham instead of Holt.. No width there at all. Vital Walker/Nicholson/Choulay(Sowah& Struna) strech them. Force Fyvie and McGinn wide to cover and create space in the middle for Djoum/Cowie/Kitchen/Tzios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Walker Tziolis Kitchen Nicholson Djoum Goncalves How are we thinking they might line up? Player v player who would you expect to win the battles? This but maybe with Rheras for Sowah. Hopefully Sam has regained his fitness and spark. Going wide and taking it to their fullbacks could win it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Walker Tziolis Kitchen Nicholson Djoum Goncalves How are we thinking they might line up? Player v player who would you expect to win the battles? Probably what I'd go for too. Not at all keen on the idea of Currie starting. I like him and wouldn't mind seeing him from the bench depending on how the game goes, but I can see the game passing him by if he starts. I also don't think we need two up top if Djoum can support Isma, which neither Martin or Cowie did in the first game. Playing two up top also means Djoum either has to play wide, which I never like, or as one of the midfield two, and I don't think he's physical enough to win that battle. Kitchen and Tziolis together is a must for me. Personally I reckon Hibs will probably go with a similar system to the first game, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if Boyle or Humphrey started for a bit more width & pace. If it is the same team as the first game, the midfield will be packed and their full-backs will provide the width, so we have to win those areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis Kitchen Djoum Martin Walker Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 We need someone to be in the area that Bartley had free reign over in the first game. Someone on the hole behind the forwards. We also need two up front to occupy defenders and allow our forwards to hold the ball up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Formation 1-8-1 We have lost the midfield battles in the derbies of recent times, so I think this might solve our problem Hamilton Hughes Struna Avlonitis Tziolis Kitchen Sowah Djoum Martin Walker Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Id start cowie but not sure he is fit He's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaObua Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Cowie is a big loss his running off the ball will be missed and it means we might start Sam or Choulay who I've no confidence in away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Cowie is a big loss his running off the ball will be missed and it means we might start Sam or Choulay who I've no confidence in away from home. Cowie was rolled out for the press conference. Could well play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 One thing is for sure the hearts team know what to expect in in terms of the physical nature of hibs so there should no excuses for not trying to match that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Cowie was rolled out for the press conference. Could well play If he's fit I'd like to see him play. We need as much experience and as many competitors in the team as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Surprised folk want Cowie in. He has 1 good game in 10 and totally hid in the last derby. Would much rather have Perry in there so he can battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Surprised folk want Cowie in. He has 1 good game in 10 and totally hid in the last derby. Would much rather have Perry in there so he can battle. I'd like both in. Kitchen is definitely the priority, but I'd be quite happy to see Cowie play ahead of Choulay, Nicholson or Martin. Not got much faith in any of those three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Cowie was rolled out for the press conference. Could well play I read that as 'Cowie was rolled out of the Press Conference' Didnt think his injury was that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'd like both in. Kitchen is definitely the priority, but I'd be quite happy to see Cowie play ahead of Choulay, Nicholson or Martin. Not got much faith in any of those three. We could play Tziolis, Kitchen, Djoum as the midfield then a forward 3. We also have Nowak who can play defensive mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Surprised folk want Cowie in. He has 1 good game in 10 and totally hid in the last derby. Would much rather have Perry in there so he can battle. I love Tziolis but I actually think I'd be quite happy with Perry, Cowie and Djoum today. Kitchen and Cowie provide the graft and Djoum, Johnsen, Isma and Walker provide the attacking threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...andFulton'sBaggio Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 ................Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Cowie Tziolis Kitchen Walker ..............Djoum ...................Goncalves If Cowie is fit, I'd play him because of the power of work he puts in. I'd ask Struna to overlap him whenever possible so that Cowie can drift inside and help win the midfield battle. Effectively, this can become a 4-3-3 when we attack, with Walker pushing forward, and a 4-4-1-1 or even a 4-5-1 when we defend. As most of us have identified, winning the midfield battle will be key. We'll need Walker to fight and track back like he did in the Sevco game. We'll need everyone to show fight, passion and belief. I don't think this is a game for Johnsen... C'MON HEARTS!!!! There is only one option - WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 We could play Tziolis, Kitchen, Djoum as the midfield then a forward 3. We also have Nowak who can play defensive mid. Yeah, I'd be happy enough if that's what we do, but I was thinking of a 4-4-1-1 with Cowie, Kitchen, Tziolis and Walker as the midfield four and Djoum playing off Isma. I normally don't like Cowie out wide but I think it might actually work to our benefit here (if he's fit) because he can drop narrow when we need him to and get involved in the battle with Bartley, Fyvie & McGinn. Gray is better going forward than Stevenson so I'd quite like to see Gray pinned back by Walker. I really like Djoum but I think he'll be more effective tonight if we can focus on getting him the ball rather than asking him to scrap. Having Cowie in the midfield might relieve some of the defensive pressure on him, and might also occupy Bartley, whereas Sam and Choulay might both be a bit lightweight. Obviously they bring good qualities too. I keep changing my mind tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 ................Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Cowie Tziolis Kitchen Walker ..............Djoum ...................Goncalves If Cowie is fit, I'd play him because of the power of work he puts in. I'd ask Struna to overlap him whenever possible so that Cowie can drift inside and help win the midfield battle. Effectively, this can become a 4-3-3 when we attack, with Walker pushing forward, and a 4-4-1-1 or even a 4-5-1 when we defend. As most of us have identified, winning the midfield battle will be key. We'll need Walker to fight and track back like he did in the Sevco game. We'll need everyone to show fight, passion and belief. I don't think this is a game for Johnsen... C'MON HEARTS!!!! There is only one option - WIN! Exactly what I was thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yeah indeed. Its great to finally have selection headaches! My worry with Cowie is that he isn't up for the physical battle that will be required. He was excellent in the Rangers game as they try to keep the ball on the deck and play proper football and it allowed him to graft, break up play and be a nuisance to them. There isn't a chance Hibs will play this way. I just know they will turn this into a battle and try and sneak the game. That's why I would opt for Perry and possibly Nowak in there to battle and win headers and allow the forward players to stay further up the park. Make no mistake, the ball will spend a lot of time in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...andFulton'sBaggio Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Exactly what I was thinking! Great minds, and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yeah indeed. Its great to finally have selection headaches! My worry with Cowie is that he isn't up for the physical battle that will be required. He was excellent in the Rangers game as they try to keep the ball on the deck and play proper football and it allowed him to graft, break up play and be a nuisance to them. There isn't a chance Hibs will play this way. I just know they will turn this into a battle and try and sneak the game. That's why I would opt for Perry and possibly Nowak in there to battle and win headers and allow the forward players to stay further up the park. Make no mistake, the ball will spend a lot of time in the air. Yeah, I can see that. I don't think we need to go OTT though. Fyvie and Bartley are big units, but McGinn and Keatings aren't. Cowie's energy will be just as useful as Novak's physicality IMO. I also think that although Hibs are very limited compared to the team they had last year, they will play more football than they did last Sunday. It'd be almost impossible for them not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Is Nowack fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I actually do not care much about the starting XI. I just insist it is 11 hungry as **** players with a desire way stronger than Hibs and will keep their deiscipline (something which they have done well all season). If I had to i'd say I do not want Martin as I think he is a likely red card from costing us and I also think he is pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I actually do not care much about the starting XI. I just insist it is 11 hungry as **** players with a desire way stronger than Hibs and will keep their deiscipline (something which they have done well all season). If I had to i'd say I do not want Martin as I think he is a likely red card from costing us and I also think he is pish. Can you not come up with better reasons than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Can you not come up with better reasons than that? Sure, he came for his delivery ability. A milkman with nae arms can make better deliveries than him. He offers nothing all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Sure, he came for his delivery ability. A milkman with nae arms can make better deliveries than him. He offers nothing all game. 90+3 30 yard free kick winner tonight then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Kitchen has to play and get right into that Bartley from kick off. Bartley is no footballer but is key to them winning the midfield. If we rush him and take him out the game Tziolis make passes and let Djoum break on them. Let Bartley dictate again and firstly it's embarrassing and secondly it'll be a long night. Get right into him from minute one he's been strutting about in these games for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Kitchen has to play and get right into that Bartley from kick off. Bartley is no footballer but is key to them winning the midfield. If we rush him and take him out the game Tziolis make passes and let Djoum break on them. Let Bartley dictate again and firstly it's embarrassing and secondly it'll be a long night. Get right into him from minute one he's been strutting about in these games for too long. Hamilton (I'd drop but not for this game, next one maybe) Sowah Hughes Novak Struna Walker Kitchen Djoum Cowie Esma, Currie Subs Nicolson, Jonnson, Tsolis, Avlonitis, Martin, Noring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 We need someone to be in the area that Bartley had free reign over in the first game. Someone on the hole behind the forwards. We also need two up front to occupy defenders and allow our forwards to hold the ball up. I think you can play Kitchen in a slightly more advanced 'spoiler' role - filling that gap as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 My amended team assuming Cowie and Johnson don't make it: Noring Struna Hughes Avalonitis Sowah Kitchen Tziolis Walker Djoum Nicholson Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Sure, he came for his delivery ability. A milkman with nae arms can make better deliveries than him. He offers nothing all game. It's very rare in fact this might be a first but I almost agree with you. I don't think he should be anywhere near the starting 11 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighenry Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 It's very rare in fact this might be a first but I almost agree with you. I don't think he should be anywhere near the starting 11 tonight. I agree. Too slow in possession and gives away too many needless fouls. I don't think he's up to speed with the Scottish game yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the big show Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Is Nowack fit? YES . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Dec Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'd like to see this tonight Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Djoum Kitchen Tziolis Walker Goncalves Johnsen subs: Noring, Nowak, Cowie, Martin, Choulay, Nicholson, Currie If Cowie is definitely starting I wouldn't be surprised to see Jonhsen dropped for another man in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELITHEDUG Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Nowak Tziolis Kitchen Walker Djoum Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five to One Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Going to get pelters, but hope we sit in a little deeper tonight. Hibs have struggled against teams set up to defend at home and can see us being quite potent on the break. Much as I can't stand them, they've beaten a number of PL teams over the past couple of seasons in cups due to the fact the game opens up. I'd go with: Hamilton Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Choulay Kitchen Tziolis Walker Djoum Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 With Johnsen struggling it once again shows up our lack of options up front. We either go with Goncalves on his own (not his best position) or partner him with an inexperienced young lad (Currie). If only we could bring in that big Irish lad that's playing up front for Killie (Conner something I think he's called) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Avionalitis Nowak Hughes Tziolas Struna Sowah Kitchen Djoum Walker Goncalves Maybe? Probably not. Nowak stepping into MF if we want 442. Walker just off Goncalves, Djoum helping out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 If it has to be decided by pens, which I think is likely. Just tell Walker to stay the feck away. Don't want a repeat of his last lame effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton and same back 4 Tziolis kitchen djoum Martin Walker Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Martin Tziolis Kitchen Walker Djoum Goncalves 10 of those are certain starters imo. Martin is the doubt as it could be him, Cowie, Choulay or Nicholson. If Prince was fit I'd have played him on the left with Walker on the right with Djoum off Goncalves. I know it's early days but if we've given Martin a 42 month contract then surely it's to play in games like this. I'm afraid I see a lack of pace in this side, or indeed any variation available. We need to match them for effort and application as we know they'll have that in abundance. The lack of width of Saturday was ridiculous. We need width on Wednesday night. There might be something to be said for playing Johnsen up top with Walker and Goncalves either side and Djoum as a 10. Johnsen would need to massively raise his game imo. There is a huge error in Hamilton imminent. I just hope to feck it's not on Wednesday Bang on, lol! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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