amadjambo Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Hughes Avionitis Sowah Nicholson Cowie Buaben (is he injured right now? If so then Kitchen) Walker Djoum Isma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Price Buaben I completely forgot about him. A bit too early for him but I'd have him in the team if he was match fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderJaguar7 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Rherras Kitchen Tziolis Choulay Djoum Walker Goncalves Tactics: Keep the ball as far away from Hamilton as possible. Avlonitis to bitch slap penguin heid into cowardice. Beat the living crap out of their midfield with Kitchen and Tziolis on the warpath. Djoum running at them at full pace leaving them on the floor in awe and wanting an autograph after the game. Walker showing he actually wants to win against them again with some passion, skill and a goal or two wouldn't hurt. Goncalves running rings round their championship defence and a brace would be nice, hat trick would be tremendous and achieveable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Rherras Kitchen Tziolis Choulay Djoum Walker Goncalves Tactics: Keep the ball as far away from Hamilton as possible. Avlonitis to bitch slap penguin heid into cowardice. Beat the living crap out of their midfield with Kitchen and Tziolis on the warpath. Djoum running at them at full pace leaving them on the floor in awe and wanting an autograph after the game. Walker showing he actually wants to win against them again with some passion, skill and a goal or two wouldn't hurt. Goncalves running rings round their championship defence and a brace would be nice, hat trick would be tremendous and achieveable. Loving that. Get this man into the dressing room pre match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 HamiltonStruna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Kitchen Tziolis Cowie Walker Djoum Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Sowah Hughes Avlonitis Strauna/Smith Nowak Tziolis Nicholson Martin Walker Goncalves Would play this team. I think that's a strong enough defence to annoy the Hibs and that's IMO our best attack to counter. I also think Liam Smith wouldn't let us down, and Strauna has yet to make right back his own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyboy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avionitis Hughes Sowah Kitchen Cowie. Djoum Walker Johnsen. Isma Walker moving right and left creating width with Cowie or Djoum working the opposite wing as and when ..not a thought about losing in the dressing room just look forward to winning - 'attitude' discipline 'attitude' effort 'attitude' express talent ...all rounded of with even more 'attitude' If we play to our true potential firstly as individuals then collectively as a team then this game won't even be close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewHearts Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nicholson and or Johnsen in the starting 11 is very bad news imo Noring Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah (although Rherras coming in wouldn't be a concern) Tziolis Djoum Kitchen Nicholson Goncalves Walker Use the width of Nicholson, think he could also link up well with Struna. Choulay is a great option from the bench, he definitely has quality in the final third. Djoum supporting Goncalves is also important. Need those 2 and Walker on the same wavelength and linking play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighenry Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Kitchen Tziolis Cowie Walker Djoum Goncalves I think this is the team the management will pick. Really need full backs to play well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Henry Furst Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Good to see Martin given a shout. I actually think he may start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Noring Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Tziolis Cowie Djuom Walker Goncalves Johnsen/Currie We need Tziolis to break up play, and play the ball forwards to the three midfielders who will take the game to Hibs from the first whistle. We need to mix up our free kicks around the halfway line, early on we need to get the ball in their box as much as we can and play on the front foot, this will have the away end bouncing. Give the 3 forward thinking midfielders a free role, have the full backs pushing up (make sure there is cover) Unfortunately imo the opposite will happen. If anyone is off their game Walker/Cowie/Sowah etc then get them off after 1/2hr. No pissing about in this game, they are in a lower division for a reason, let's drum that home. Let the lower league team worry about how we are going to set up. We have no excuses for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Good to see Martin given a shout. I actually think he may start. Genuinely forgot about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Kitchen Tziolis Cowie Walker Djoum Goncalves Keep this man as far away from the dressing room. Only 3 to push forward? Unfortunately this may be the way we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlon Hughes Sowah Tziolis Choulay Djoum Nicholson Walker Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Noring Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah Tziolis Cowie Djuom Walker Goncalves Johnsen/Currie We need Tziolis to break up play, and play the ball forwards to the three midfielders who will take the game to Hibs from the first whistle. We need to mix up our free kicks around the halfway line, early on we need to get the ball in their box as much as we can and play on the front foot, this will have the away end bouncing. Give the 3 forward thinking midfielders a free role, have the full backs pushing up (make sure there is cover) Unfortunately imo the opposite will happen. If anyone is off their game Walker/Cowie/Sowah etc then get them off after 1/2hr. No pissing about in this game, they are in a lower division for a reason, let's drum that home. Let the lower league team worry about how we are going to set up. We have no excuses for this game. Get this man in the dressing room. An untried keeper. Free role for three players. Get the full backs get forward, but with cover(not by the 2 strikers or the three midfielders with free roles). Wait half an hour and start the subs. Give no consideration whatsoever as to how the opponents might play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Hughes Avionitis Sowah Nicholson Cowie Buaben (is he injured right now? If so then Kitchen) Walker Djoum Isma We play Cowie and Kitchen in the same MF we will get beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis Cowie Walker Djoum Johnsen Isma That should be the team, even though I think Johnsen is pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Johnsen has a hamstring injury hes no chance being risked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hamilton. Struna. Avlonitis. Hughes. Sowah. Kitchen. Tziolis. Djoum. Walker. Goncalves. Currie. It's a night to play most of our strongest willed players. Currie? Well, what's his temperament? Is it too early to pitch him into a derby? I'd ask him to hunt, run down the vermin defence and play for the breaks. Detail the lad to chase and hassle. Give Goncalves something to work off. I'm just not convinced with Johnsen's attitude just now.... Walker floats but at every chance get him up against Stevenson. That's the weak link at the back for them. Our best quality ball player against their weakest defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We play Cowie and Kitchen in the same MF we will get beat.Why? They started together against Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Noring Struna Hughes Avlonitis Sowah (although Rherras coming in wouldn't be a concern) Tziolis Djoum Kitchen Nicholson Goncalves Walker Use the width of Nicholson, think he could also link up well with Struna. Choulay is a great option from the bench, he definitely has quality in the final third. Djoum supporting Goncalves is also important. Need those 2 and Walker on the same wavelength and linking play. Facepalm away buy both Nicholson and Johnsen were awful in the first game. Nicholson bobbing around the edge of the game like a wee boy isn't what is needed imo. Each to their own though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh ah grantona Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Noring Struna Hughes Avonlitis Sowah Walker Tizolis Djoum Choualy Johnson Goncalves 442 All out attack from the word go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Facepalm away buy both Nicholson and Johnsen were awful in the first game. Nicholson bobbing around the edge of the game like a wee boy isn't what is needed imo. Each to their own though I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewHearts Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Facepalm away buy both Nicholson and Johnsen were awful in the first game. Nicholson bobbing around the edge of the game like a wee boy isn't what is needed imo. Each to their own though Walker and Goncalves were also awful. It wasn't an easy game for attacking players. You always seem to have something negative to say regards Sam and i'm not really sure why. Bobbing around the box? Strange criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Why? They started together against Rangers. We aren't playing Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We aren't playing Rangers.So when we play Rangers, play them together. Against anyone else don't?Again. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Walker and Goncalves were also awful. It wasn't an easy game for attacking players. You always seem to have something negative to say regards Sam and i'm not really sure why. Bobbing around the box? Strange criticism. He's very very ineffective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewHearts Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 He's very very ineffective Ok I disagree completely which i'm sure you've gathered. What would your ideal front 2 or 3 look like on wednesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 In the last game Hibs packed the midfield but offered very little in terms of width and opted instead for a direct style with long balls aimed towards Holt with the hope of getting knock downs or flick ons to Cummings or Keatings in the final third. I would suggest that this style will not be changed despite them now being at home, our defensive unit was solid and as a result will not be changed from: Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis In terms of going forward, we struggled in the first half in the initial game at finding a decent out-ball from the back, the contributing factors being the state of the pitch not lending itself to short distribution, Jack becoming more uncomfortable with the ball at his feet, Hibs relentless pressing, and our lack of someone to hit a longer out-ball to. This was somewhat remedied when Johnsen came on but McGregor still won the vast majority of headers against him. However, I believe Cathro will still want someone who can offer an aerial threat from an out-ball so Johnsen will start. In terms of moving the ball through midfield, for me Cowie is always essential in this. He provides energy and his leadership qualities on the park cannot be underestimated. Of our players we have, he is the perfect foil for Tziolis as he will do the running for him. For me, he starts. Djoum also starts as he has the most dynamism and creativity of our central midfield options. Walker is our form player currently and arguably our best player, so he also starts. That leaves Goncalves, who Cathro has already been shown to trust to either lead the line by himself up top, operate in a partnership with Johnsen, or drop deeper and link up with the midfield. That leaves the team looking like: Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis Djoum Cowie Walker Goncalves Johnsen In terms of instructions for the players, for me it has to be for the front two to both be willing to move out into wide areas and stretch the Hibs defence. We have three midfielders in behind them who have all shown they have the knack for timing a run from midfield into the box and get themselves goals. I would also want the fullbacks to be very careful in choosing the best times for them to break forward, as Jamie and Djoum wont provide amazing cover for when they do make forward runs. I believe that on a better surface at Easter Road we should be able to play out from the back relatively effectively, so that would be what I would ask the defence to try. In terms of substitutions, they of course depend on the game situation. If we find ourselves chasing the game and Hibs are sitting in, I'd take off Cowie for Nicholson, and then throw on Currie as a last throw of the dice. If we are ahead and need to see the game out, I'd take off one of the frontmen and bring on Kitchen for added defensive steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just joe Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 In the last game Hibs packed the midfield but offered very little in terms of width and opted instead for a direct style with long balls aimed towards Holt with the hope of getting knock downs or flick ons to Cummings or Keatings in the final third. I would suggest that this style will not be changed despite them now being at home, our defensive unit was solid and as a result will not be changed from: Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis In terms of going forward, we struggled in the first half in the initial game at finding a decent out-ball from the back, the contributing factors being the state of the pitch not lending itself to short distribution, Jack becoming more uncomfortable with the ball at his feet, Hibs relentless pressing, and our lack of someone to hit a longer out-ball to. This was somewhat remedied when Johnsen came on but McGregor still won the vast majority of headers against him. However, I believe Cathro will still want someone who can offer an aerial threat from an out-ball so Johnsen will start. In terms of moving the ball through midfield, for me Cowie is always essential in this. He provides energy and his leadership qualities on the park cannot be underestimated. Of our players we have, he is the perfect foil for Tziolis as he will do the running for him. For me, he starts. Djoum also starts as he has the most dynamism and creativity of our central midfield options. Walker is our form player currently and arguably our best player, so he also starts. That leaves Goncalves, who Cathro has already been shown to trust to either lead the line by himself up top, operate in a partnership with Johnsen, or drop deeper and link up with the midfield. That leaves the team looking like: Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Tziolis Djoum Cowie Walker Goncalves Johnsen In terms of instructions for the players, for me it has to be for the front two to both be willing to move out into wide areas and stretch the Hibs defence. We have three midfielders in behind them who have all shown they have the knack for timing a run from midfield into the box and get themselves goals. I would also want the fullbacks to be very careful in choosing the best times for them to break forward, as Jamie and Djoum wont provide amazing cover for when they do make forward runs. I believe that on a better surface at Easter Road we should be able to play out from the back relatively effectively, so that would be what I would ask the defence to try. In terms of substitutions, they of course depend on the game situation. If we find ourselves chasing the game and Hibs are sitting in, I'd take off Cowie for Nicholson, and then throw on Currie as a last throw of the dice. If we are ahead and need to see the game out, I'd take off one of the frontmen and bring on Kitchen for added defensive steel. aye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Unsure, but I'd get Cowie/ tzolis to sit on Bartley when they have possession, we've made him look like pirlo last few games. More crucial is a fast start, get players running at them, get at Stevenson and gray. They were on the edge last game, a fast start, get in thier faces, a goal is obviously great but even getting a player booked early will curve them. We need to match them for effort, therefore I'd play Cowie for tzolis. Tzolis might have the quality to come on fresh later in the game and expos? them, it will be 100 miles an hour at the start so I'd play kitchen, with Djoum and cowie. Walker on one side, goncalves on The other with Johnson up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal Kingston Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Noring Struna Av. Hughes Rherras Kitchen Tziolis Walker Djoum Choulay Johnsen Isma in for Johnsen if not 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynefozzie Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Kitchen Tziolis Walker Djoum Martin Goncalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 He has picked poorly for the last two games and there are some better teams on here imo. REALLY , all I can see on here is the majority are picking Hamilton in goals and everyone can see the lad needs taken out for a spell. I am not doubting his ability he has just lost a bit of form , IT HAPPENS TO ALL PLAYERS, if he makes a mistake on Wednesday he will be hounded,it's cathro's job to protect him. I think he will become a very good keeper for us of that I have no doubt. The stick this young lad took from the morons around me was disgusting. The same happened to Nicholson the latter part of last season and some of the fans are that thick they don't see it. I hope if he does play he has a cracking game but how some fans on here can berate him and then still name him in the team , BONKERS.As for Cathro picking poorly for the last 2 games that's just because we didn't win if we had won all would be different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 He's very very ineffective NO you just don't like the lad , he is very effective and of course has just come back from a 4 month lay of, that doesn't matter though he should come right back and be top notch , you are so bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hamilton Struna Hughes Aviontils Rherras Kitchen Tzios Walker Djoum Choulay Gonclaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Not like you to personalise You bring endless insight to these threads. Keep up the good work not like to slate the players so keep that up as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 not like to slate the players so keep that up as well I said Nicholson and Johnsen were very poor in the first game. I don't think I'm alone in such views yet you've sought to personalise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 NO you just don't like the lad , he is very effective and of course has just come back from a 4 month lay of, that doesn't matter though he should come right back and be top notch , you are so bright Nicholson is "very effective". OK then. I look forward to seeing that from him. My overriding recollection of the first game is he couldn't beat Lewis Stevenson I strongly suspect you're a simpleton or have been drinking on an empty head with a bunch of jake balls this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nicholson is "very effective". OK then. I look forward to seeing that from him. My overriding recollection of the first game is he couldn't beat Lewis Stevenson I strongly suspect you're a simpleton or have been drinking on an empty head with a bunch of jake balls this morning I will give you a response but you don't deserve one after this daft comment. The hibs game was awful '' where no one played well at all but I am sure you will pick your fav player and say he did. both teams didn't show what they could do at all and it is not a pitch for the likes of Walker , Nicholson ect who like to run with the ball. I will let you come back because I am sure it will be to slate one or more of our players as you normally do, I suggest you get a bus down to fester road and join in with the rest of the numties in green you will be better thought of I am sure , now go to sleep AND i WILL CARRY ON SUPPORTING THE BOYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I said Nicholson and Johnsen were very poor in the first game. I don't think I'm alone in such views yet you've sought to personalise you pick on 2 players from that game , REALLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nicholson is "very effective". OK then. I look forward to seeing that from him. My overriding recollection of the first game is he couldn't beat Lewis Stevenson I strongly suspect you're a simpleton or have been drinking on an empty head with a bunch of jake balls this morning Did you not just complain about people personalising criticism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellion Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hamilton Struna Avlonitis Hughes Sowah Walker Kitchen Tziolis Choulay Djoum Goncalves Still think the tactics in the first game were more or less OK, but Martin dropped too deep and wanted too long on the ball, leaving Isma isolated. Going for Choulay over Nicholson as Sam's been out for a while and looked pretty ineffective in the first game, but I don't really mind who starts as long as we play with a bit of width. Tziolis is class. I know he sometimes wants to slow the game down a bit too much, but his reading of the game's far better than anyone else we have. He has to play, but Kitchen should be alongside him to battle against Bartley and Fyvie and to make sure we aren't outmatched in midfield. Djoum should be dropping in to help too when we don't have the ball. Now is not the time for a debutant keeper. I'd leave the back four unchanged. I don't think there's much between Sowah and Rherras, but Sowah being left-footed gives us a bit more balance. Hibs looked more or less unchanged on Saturday from the first game (apart from Forster being out injured and Graham in for Holt). I'm assuming Holt will start on Wed and that it'll be basically the same team as the first game, though I think they'll try to play a bit more football this time. If that's the case, the key things are stopping the full-backs getting forward and winning the midfield battle. We have the better players. We should be looking to control the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KineticBeat Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I reckon our back 5 will remain the same and Kitchen to start to make our midfield more combative. Martin was too slow last time so can't see him starting, but we have Djoum back so happy days. Johnson made a difference when he came on last time - although he hasn't been in the best form. He also may be injured (or at least not 100% fit). Cowie may still be injured too. Hamilton, Struna, Hughes, Avolontis, Sowah, Kitchen, Tziolis, Djoum, Walker, Goncalves with one of Nicholson, Cowie, Choulay and Johnson to fill the 11th spot depending on fitness / the tactics Cathro and Macphee want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighenry Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'd be surprised if choulay starts. Looks far too lightweight for this type of game.The Stalker Bartley would smash him early doors and put him out the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboiain13 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 usual teamTactic....get fu***n right intae thum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmitchell Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Noring Struna Hughes Nowak Sowah Tziolis Choulay (stay as wide as possible) Kitchen (break everything up and give the ball to Tziolis) Walker (same as Choulay) Djoum (advanced number 10) Isma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Is throwing a goalkeeper who hasnt played a minute of football for the club into such an important game away from home a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Is throwing a goalkeeper who hasnt played a minute of football for the club into such an important game away from home a good idea? Didn't do Hibs any harm in last years Semi. Jack is a bag of nerves just now, whether it be cross balls or kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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