tartofmidlothian Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 If the team that played the second half today turn up next week we'll have no trouble. The first half, though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Thinking of our suspensions, it has to be Humphrys and Kuol up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 38 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: Thinking of our suspensions, it has to be Humphrys and Kuol up front. Yup. Might be a blessing in disguise as we may be able to get some game time for Oda and from the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I'd maybe go with: Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Snodgrass Cochrane Gino Humphrys McKay Hamilton is an awful place to go, a banana skin fixture if there ever was one! Don't think it would be wise to think we can rest anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kio Snodric Grant McKay Kuol Humps Get the job done early doors and control the rest of the game. 0-3 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacerjoe Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kio Snodric Grant McKay Kuol Humps Get the job done early doors and control the rest of the game. 0-3 Hearts. No 3-4-3? Why the change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Just now, spacerjoe said: No 3-4-3? Why the change? No need for 3 at the back v Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Got to go as strong as we can and get the game won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 4-4-2 for me. Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kuol Grant Snodgrass McKay Humphrys Shankland Stop trying to fit players in positions they can’t play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Thought Shankland is suspended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Walter Bishop said: 4-4-2 for me. Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kuol Grant Snodgrass McKay Humphrys Shankland Stop trying to fit players in positions they can’t play. Shanks suspended unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 25 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Shanks suspended unfortunately So he is. I’d start Oda then and play him with Humps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, spacerjoe said: No 3-4-3? Why the change? Because as has been pointed out we don't need 3 at the back against most in the top league far less against some diddy pish like Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, tartofmidlothian said: Thinking of our suspensions, it has to be Humphrys and Kuol up front. Ginnelly isn't suspended for the Cup. 1 match ban next league game, Motherwell away. Edited February 4, 2023 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Another shitey pitch. This is their cup final and any win will do me. I think the line up will be Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Forrest Devlin/Grant Snodgrass Cochrane Mckay Humphrys Gino 1-2 Sibbick and Kuol (off the bench) with our goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacerjoe Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 10 hours ago, Cruyff said: No need for 3 at the back v Hamilton. If it's the best formation though and we need to keep playing it for consistency, why would you drop it for an 'easier' match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Not sure if Snodgrass will play, given that he didn't take part on plastic pitch at Livi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Robbo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hamilton have a challenge cup game on Tuesday (live on Alba I think) so not a lot of time to recover. Should hopefully be able to exploit that particularly in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawlad74 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 No pissing around here. Fast start and early couple of goals then we can all relax for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, brawlad74 said: No pissing around here. Fast start and early couple of goals then we can all relax for a change. I wish ... 🤣🤣🤣 Experience tells me that it's likely to be another blood-pressure bustin' cup game. On the other hand, we might very well 'do a Cowdenbeath' on them which would be a hoot. Seriously, though; Shankland was shafted by Don Robertson (ably supported by the karma-injured cheat known as 'Rocky') in the 🏆 derby. It's a bummer as this type of fixture seems perfect for him to add to his goal tally for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 11 hours ago, Walter Bishop said: 4-4-2 for me. Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kuol Grant Snodgrass McKay Humphrys Shankland Stop trying to fit players in positions they can’t play. Why are you putting Kuol at right midfield then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTS1874 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 15 hours ago, OTT said: I'd maybe go with: Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Snodgrass Cochrane Gino Humphrys McKay Hamilton is an awful place to go, a banana skin fixture if there ever was one! Don't think it would be wise to think we can rest anyone. I think you can forget about Atkinson, he’s even behind Gino in the pecking order for the RWB position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacerjoe Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 15 hours ago, OTT said: I'd maybe go with: Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Snodgrass Cochrane Gino Humphrys McKay Hamilton is an awful place to go, a banana skin fixture if there ever was one! Don't think it would be wise to think we can rest anyone. Yep, no matter what the setup, we need a strong lineup for this one. No matter who we play in the Scottish Cup, we should have our strongest possible team out. Its our only chance of silverware now and we know what it represents for Europe and what that brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacerjoe Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Darren said: Why are you putting Kuol at right midfield then? To be fair that's where he played for his last club, as a winger in a 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I think it’ll probably be: Clark Atkinson Hill Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kio Snodgrass Kuol Hunphrys McKay I’d prefer it to be: Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kio Snodgrass Kuol Grant McKay Humphrys With Aberdeen and Hibs out of the cup, and St Mirren away to Celtic, it’s likely that a win for us would mean in the QF, there’ll be the OF, us, Livi and Dundee Utd from the top flight. A massive chance (draw dependent) to get to hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hard hat on now, great game for cheesy to come in.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hamilton are on a 5 game unbeaten run since Dylan McGowan signed on loan from Killie. He plays centre of a back 5 with another new signing Sparrow from Stoke (I'm not sure but he might have played in the pre-season friendly). Another loanee Dylan Stephenson seems to be doing well from them (like Connor Smith is doing, though he's unavailable on Friday) so John Rankin may be able to save his job by the end of the season 😁. I expect to win but they are not the same "Tam Kite" they were a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Not a game to experiment with due to the plastic pitch , put a strong side out get an early lead and off we go . It's not the kick the opposition and rush football of previous Hamilton sides .we should bevable to play our game style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 As other have said, I'd leave Snodgrass out on the plastic pitch. Gino is due a rest and I would start Natty. Otherwise, full strength. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Cochrane Kuol Humphrys McKay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam11 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hamilton, a team that loved nothing more than a s****y 1-0 win against us when they were in the top flight. I expect a strong team in terms of personnel, I just hope lessons have been learned and we start on the front foot. 4-2-3-1, no centre backs at wing back, wingers in midfield nonsense and let’s hope for a kind quarter final draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott980612 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, Pingu said: As other have said, I'd leave Snodgrass out on the plastic pitch. Gino is due a rest and I would start Natty. Otherwise, full strength. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Cochrane Kuol Humphrys McKay This looks good. Hopefully Devlin fit - If not Grant in Snodgrass of bench if required - was rested on Livi pitch so imagine this be no different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 43 minutes ago, Pingu said: As other have said, I'd leave Snodgrass out on the plastic pitch. Gino is due a rest and I would start Natty. Otherwise, full strength. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Cochrane Kuol Humphrys McKay Gino will get a rest in the league due to suspension so I would play him on Friday. Think Grant, Humphrys and Cochrane will start ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We’ve 9 games between Hamilton and Motherwell no need to rest anyone. Strongest team possible and into the next round. If needed we can makes subs to save legs when in front. However make no mistake this isn’t going to be a walk in the park we will need to battle for everything. They will be right up for it I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamorgan Jambo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 One of our better performances last season was in the cup away at Auchinleck. Same issues and a huge potential banana skin. We passed the ball pretty well for the first 15 minutes and they then kind of fell to pieces. More of the same on Friday. presume Connor Smith won’t be allowed to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Montpelier Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Pingu said: As other have said, I'd leave Snodgrass out on the plastic pitch. Gino is due a rest and I would start Natty. Otherwise, full strength. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Cochrane Kuol Humphrys McKay Swap Grant with Kio and I suspect that's the line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 17 hours ago, Walter Bishop said: 4-4-2 for me. Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kuol Grant Snodgrass McKay Humphrys Shankland Stop trying to fit players in positions they can’t play. Atkinson… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hearts win by 2 or 3 in a shite game on a shite pitch. Then home to find another 15 post match threads from the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 6 hours ago, The Treasurer said: Not sure if Snodgrass will play, given that he didn't take part on plastic pitch at Livi Yeah and I don’t think Devlin will play either I would leave out McKay as well Plenty options available to take care of Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, PapaShango said: We’ve 9 games between Hamilton and Motherwell no need to rest anyone. Strongest team possible and into the next round. If needed we can makes subs to save legs when in front. However make no mistake this isn’t going to be a walk in the park we will need to battle for everything. They will be right up for it I would imagine. Exactly. We have a 9 day gap between Hamilton and Motherwell and then a 13 day gap between Motherwell and St Johnstone. We should be playing as strong a lineup as possible and then giving some minutes to a few by putting the game to bed as early as possible. I'd be very surprised if Robbie takes any chances or anything for granted. Go there with our game head on and play at pace and we will win comfortably, go there with a half hearted attitude and no tempo then we will be asking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hogfather Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 6-0 win and the usual Mensa candidates to complain about how we played against Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 22 hours ago, tartofmidlothian said: If the team that played the second half today turn up next week we'll have no trouble. The first half, though.. At least a 2-0 win to Hearts. Not sure about that pitch though, im sure its a poor one, or was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 given what’s at stake we must field our strongest possible side. Getting 3rd will be for nothing if someone outside the arsecheeks win the Scottish cup (unlikely as that is though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hamilton, bottom of the championship with -21 goal difference. Any less than 4 without reply for us, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 22 hours ago, tartofmidlothian said: If the team that played the second half today turn up next week we'll have no trouble. The first half, though.. Start with a back 4 and McKay and Kuol wide on the wings please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: At least a 2-0 win to Hearts. Not sure about that pitch though, im sure its a poor one, or was. Robbie said it’s not as bad as Killie and Livy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Walter Bishop said: 4-4-2 for me. Clark Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Kuol Grant Snodgrass McKay Humphrys Shankland Stop trying to fit players in positions they can’t play. Shankland is suspended so Gino in for him would be my choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Scott980612 said: This looks good. Hopefully Devlin fit - If not Grant in Snodgrass of bench if required - was rested on Livi pitch so imagine this be no different. Was rested because we had Huns then Utd in 6 days and he takes a while to recover after playing on Astro, he played at Killie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Dave Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I don't think Snodgrass will start. Maybe has a wee issue playing on this kind of surface wasn't he on bench for livi game ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Seaside Dave said: I don't think Snodgrass will start. Maybe has a wee issue playing on this kind of surface wasn't he on bench for livi game ? Played 90 against Killie at Rugby park last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Dave Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just now, Mac80 said: Played 90 against Killie at Rugby park last year. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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