Bazzas right boot Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 6-3 Hearts. 2-2 Ht, at 3-2 Hearts around 55 mins- celtic get a player sent off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam11 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 We’ve proved this season that we can match them. I don’t think we’ve come away from a game against them recently and felt they played us off the park. It’s been our own daft mistakes that have cost us. They get punished every single time. We need to be flawless in midfield and defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinbeckjambo1874 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Hearts 2-1 winners, off to another semi-final, and as a bonus extra Celtic's treble spoiled. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Same formation we must play a middle 3 snidgrass Cochrane smith will replace Halliday , aitkinson and kio I can’t see Mackay playing in this Gino shanks up top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 15 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Bring in Shankland, Smith and Cochrane for Forrest, Atkinson and Halliday and that’s the team for me. Exactly this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Having more running power seemed to help I can see it being something like this Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Smith Devlin Snodgrass Halliday Cochrane Shankland Ginnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Having more running power seemed to help I can see it being something like this Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Smith Devlin Snodgrass Halliday Cochrane Shankland Ginnelly Is this the team counter to your point? Snodgrass and Halliday got absolutely run over the top when they played CM together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Is this the team counter to your point? Snodgrass and Halliday got absolutely run over the top when they played CM together. Got Devlin there too though. An extra body to compensate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Mackay plays for me. He is pivotal for us. 2-1 for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: Mackay plays for me. He is pivotal for us. 2-1 for us He’s never pivotal in these games, really hope he is on the bench but unfortunately I think you’re right. And I think I’ll be right - he’ll be a passenger as per usual. I just don’t think we can afford to play him in games where we’re only getting 20 odd % possession, far too lightweight too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, mr fox said: Same formation we must play a middle 3 snidgrass Cochrane smith will replace Halliday , aitkinson and kio I can’t see Mackay playing in this Gino shanks up top I would keep Halliday in over Smith , Smith hasn’t the legs for 90mins against this team . It’s not an easy decision for sure, and one RN will be criticised either way ( on the team selection in general). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Is this the team counter to your point? Snodgrass and Halliday got absolutely run over the top when they played CM together. I think having Kio playing an honest man's defensive mid really helped us last night. Snoddy in that role is overrun and wasted. I don't want to re-open the old debate but if we go 4-2-3-1 or some such I would honestly put Sibbick in the midfield pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Having more running power seemed to help I can see it being something like this Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Smith Devlin Snodgrass Halliday Cochrane Shankland Ginnelly Devlin was poor last night and the other two have talents but running power isnt one. Grant for Halliday and your choice may well be the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, fila said: I would keep Halliday in over Smith , Smith hasn’t the legs for 90mins against this team . It’s not an easy decision for sure, and one RN will be criticised either way ( on the team selection in general). Has Halliday got the legs for 90 minutes, ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Any news on the walking wounded? Gino? Humphrys? Cochrane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Riccarton3 said: Any news on the walking wounded? Gino? Humphrys? Cochrane? I think Robbie said last night Gino is fine and was taken off as a precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 21 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Devlin was poor last night and the other two have talents but running power isnt one. Grant for Halliday and your choice may well be the team. Be absolutely amazed if McKay is not in a Neilson side for Celtic at Tynecastle in the Scottish Cup. Amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 This is what I guess the team will be (Hill for Kingsley possible) but in my view he needs to use one of Devlin, Halliday or Kio in the midfield and go with one fewer up front. If we play this they will dominate the centre of the park. Clark Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland McKay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: Be absolutely amazed if McKay is not in a Neilson side for Celtic at Tynecastle in the Scottish Cup. Amazed. Yeah you’re probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: This is what I guess the team will be (Hill for Kingsley possible) but in my view he needs to use one of Devlin, Halliday or Kio in the midfield and go with one fewer up front. If we play this they will dominate the centre of the park. Clark Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland McKay Right team but I think Mckay will be left of Snodgrass with Grant Right and Shankland just behind Ginnelly. If they’re all available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Right team but I think Mckay will be left of Snodgrass with Grant Right and Shankland just behind Ginnelly. If they’re all available. Would make sense but the problem with that is we are still short of combative natural actual central midfielders and we just end up with Shankland way too deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 39 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Has Halliday got the legs for 90 minutes, ever? I would say more than Smith for a game against Celtic , but a close call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: This is what I guess the team will be (Hill for Kingsley possible) but in my view he needs to use one of Devlin, Halliday or Kio in the midfield and go with one fewer up front. If we play this they will dominate the centre of the park. Clark Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland McKay Its a pity Sibbick couldn't play wing back and put Smith or Hill in the back 3. Probably prefer Smith. This would have Sibbick's athleticism into a more attacking position. I'd play the 3 in midfield of Kio, Snoddy and Grant and only Shankland and Ginnelly further forward. McKay bench, used if needing to chase the game. Not going to happen but Clark, Sibbick, Hill/Smith, Rowles, Kingsley, Cochrane Grant, Snodgrass, Kio Shank land Ginnelly Edited March 9, 2023 by Riccarton3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, fila said: I would say more than Smith for a game against Celtic , but a close call. I don’t think either have, they rarely finish a game they start in, especially at wingback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Riccarton3 said: Its a pity Sibbick couldn't play wing back and put Smith or Hill in the back 3. Probably prefer Smith. This would have Sibbick's athleticism into a more attacking position. I'd play thus 3 in midfield of Kio, Snoddy and Grant and only Shankland and Ginnelly further forward. McKay bench, used if needing to chase the game I think Toby could play there tbh, he’s extremely quick but whether he can cross or pass in the final third is another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 19 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: This is what I guess the team will be (Hill for Kingsley possible) but in my view he needs to use one of Devlin, Halliday or Kio in the midfield and go with one fewer up front. If we play this they will dominate the centre of the park. Clark Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland McKay That will probably be it. On paper it's fine but I fear we'll get overrun in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Pasquale for King said: I don’t think either have, they rarely finish a game they start in, especially at wingback. Your right , and would not be surprised if that’s not the case on Sat, if either of them start . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I think Toby could play there tbh, he’s extremely quick but whether he can cross or pass in the final third is another matter. Given the choice I'd honestly play Sibbick in central midfield with Snodgrass and Grant. Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Sibbick Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland Think it would give us far more strength, height, athleticism and defensive qualities in the centre of the park. Edited March 9, 2023 by Luckies1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I think Toby could play there tbh, he’s extremely quick but whether he can cross or pass in the final third is another matter. Be more passing into feet and getting it back rather than crosses. He's frightening once he gets up a head of steam. Where he is we don't really get that explosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) What I want. 4-3-3 Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Cochrane Devlin Snodgrass Grant Kuol Shankland Ginnelly. What i'll get. 5-3-2 Clark Hill Rowles Sibbick Kingsley Cochrane Devlin Snodgrass Shankland Mckay Ginnelly Edited March 9, 2023 by gorgierulesapply88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: Given the choice I'd honestly play Sibbick in central midfield with Snodgrass and Grant. Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Smith Cochrane Sibbick Snodgrass Grant Ginnelly Shankland Think it would give us far more strength, height, athleticism and defensive qualities in the centre of the park. 8 minutes ago, Riccarton3 said: Be more passing into feet and getting it back rather than crosses. He's frightening once he gets up a head of steam. Where he is we don't really get that explosion. I think Toby can play anywhere really, has at Barnsley in these positions. Hes not really breaking forward that much and could do that with Snodgrass so deep usually. Not sure if RN would do that though but hes not averse to taking a chance. Edited March 9, 2023 by Pasquale for King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Fancy us to win this. Not often I get that feeling in my nads. My nads are giving good signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: What I want. 4-3-3 Clark Hill Rowles Kingsley Cochrane Devlin Snodgrass Grant Kuol Shankland Ginnelly. What i'll get. 5-3-2 Clark Hill Rowles Sibbick Kingsley Cochrane Devlin Snodgrass Shankland Mckay Ginnelly We’ll just have to wait and see then, won’t we? Edit: Folk from Hamilton agree with your post, so all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chong Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Walrus said: I think Robbie said last night Gino is fine and was taken off as a precaution. Out for two months then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 I'm going to the game, but it's more in hope than expectation. I'll be giving the team full backing but sadly I only see one outcome & that's a fairly comfortable win for ceptic, I just don't see Neilson ever managing to instil in our team what it takes to beat either the OF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just as I was sure we were going 5-3-2 on Wednesday, I’m that sure we’ll see a back 4 at Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 playing 3 in midfield is a must we will get over run with a two of Snoddy and grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Led Tasso said: Just as I was sure we were going 5-3-2 on Wednesday, I’m that sure we’ll see a back 4 at Tynecastle. Was the last time: https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2022/10/22/scotland/premier-league/heart-of-midlothian-fc/celtic-fc/3800998/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Morgan said: We’ll just have to wait and see then, won’t we? Edit: Folk from Hamilton agree with your post, so all is good. Who from where? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 14 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Mackay plays for me. He is pivotal for us. 2-1 for us Usually I would always want him to play but against Rangers and Celtic too often he is like a man short and we can't carry anyone tomorrow if we want to win. We need high energy in the midfield and I would leave him on the bench to bring on and hopefully make an impact from there. I think he will play though, undoubtedly he can be a match winner if he is on it, he's just never really been on it against Celtic, tomorrow would be a decent time to produce. I thought he was terrific against St Johnstone last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Kio should be starting for me. Doesn't deserve to lose his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, PapaShango said: Usually I would always want him to play but against Rangers and Celtic too often he is like a man short and we can't carry anyone tomorrow if we want to win. We need high energy in the midfield and I would leave him on the bench to bring on and hopefully make an impact from there. I think he will play though, undoubtedly he can be a match winner if he is on it, he's just never really been on it against Celtic, tomorrow would be a decent time to produce. I thought he was terrific against St Johnstone last week. I don't think many players turn up for us against Rangers and Celtic to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 12 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Devlin was poor last night and the other two have talents but running power isnt one. Grant for Halliday and your choice may well be the team. 12 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Has Halliday got the legs for 90 minutes, ever? They are experienced though and no where to pick up the positions. Halliday seems to find something extra with them. Agree Grant, played very well recently. With 5 subs and potentially a 6th for extra time, if you can get 70 minutes of real endeavour, you can bring fresh legs and plenty on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELITHEDUG Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Clark Smith Hill Rowles Cochrane Sibbick Snoddy Kio Grant Ginnelly Shankland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Clark. Smith. Hill. Sibbick. Cochrane. Devlin. Snodric. Kio. Grant Ginnelly. Shankland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 55 minutes ago, Chimp said: Kio should be starting for me. Doesn't deserve to lose his place. Agree. While my 'reception' for Wed's game wasn't great and I couldn't really comment on his actual performance I feel the need for energy in the middle above anything else. Matching them for most of the game is a must! Some have mentioned Sibbick as an alternative in there but I just don't see him being abe to live with their 'turn on a ha'penny bit' midfielders. Sibbick needs the ball in front of him. Thus I go with ... Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Devlin Gino Grant McKay Shankland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: Agree. While my 'reception' for Wed's game wasn't great and I couldn't really comment on his actual performance I feel the need for energy in the middle above anything else. Matching them for most of the game is a must! Some have mentioned Sibbick as an alternative in there but I just don't see him being abe to live with their 'turn on a ha'penny bit' midfielders. Sibbick needs the ball in front of him. Thus I go with ... Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Devlin Gino Grant McKay Shankland Yeah this should never be mentioned again. He isn't a midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Clark. Smith. Hill. Sibbick. Cochrane. Devlin. Snodric. Kio. Grant Ginnelly. Shankland. Zero % chance Rowles doesn't start unless injured / ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 34 minutes ago, ELITHEDUG said: Clark Smith Hill Rowles Cochrane Sibbick Snoddy Kio Grant Ginnelly Shankland Where have you got Sibbick playing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I would definitely play McKay but only if we go with Grant Devlin Kio as a 3, we need to give McKay he room to play, one pass can open up that Celtic defence and he’s got the ability. Get Shanks and hopefully Gino in front of him and we can cause them problems. One things for sure we’re not keeping a clean sheet, that’s not a dig at our defence their movement always creates chances and a few of them are clinical in front of goal. It’s going to be a tough watch but you never know we might have learnt enough from Wednesday to trouble them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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