David McCaig Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, Dazo said: Oh I don’t agree with it but you can see the lazy comparisons being made. McKay gets it tight on here sometimes. It will be interesting to see how BM links up with someone with Tagawa's pace and anticipation. I often felt that whilst Ginnelly had pace, he sometimes didn't read what BM was thinking which turned a good pass into a poor one. Also the more threats we have on the pitch the harder it becomes to double mark our creative players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 minute ago, David McCaig said: It will be interesting to see how BM links up with someone with Tagawa's pace and anticipation. I often felt that whilst Ginnelly had pace, he sometimes didn't read what BM was thinking which turned a good pass into a poor one. Also the more threats we have on the pitch the harder it becomes to double mark our creative players. Absolutely. Ginnelly’s pace and a decent strike was his attributes but not the most intelligent player about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, David McCaig said: It will be interesting to see how BM links up with someone with Tagawa's pace and anticipation. I often felt that whilst Ginnelly had pace, he sometimes didn't read what BM was thinking which turned a good pass into a poor one. Also the more threats we have on the pitch the harder it becomes to double mark our creative players. I always thought Ginnelly never used his pace the way he should have especially out wide, often slowed it down when he should have been blitzing any full back in our league for pace. He was a far more effective weapon through the middle running in behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 minute ago, PapaShango said: I always thought Ginnelly never used his pace the way he should have especially out wide, often slowed it down when he should have been blitzing any full back in our league for pace. He was a far more effective weapon through the middle running in behind. I think playing through the middle simplified the game for JG, if he had better anticipation and game intelligence he'd have been playing at a much higher level than us. It will be interesting to see if he keeps maturing and learning at Swansea or if he hits the buffers when he comes up against bigger stronger players who can match him for pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goalscoring Knee Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, PapaShango said: I always thought Ginnelly never used his pace the way he should have especially out wide, often slowed it down when he should have been blitzing any full back in our league for pace. Think part of the problem was his delivery from wide out was by and large rank rotten - it always seemed to hit the first man or go out for a throw-in on the far side. Far more effective using that pace to create room for some sweet strikes in the middle/channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, PapaShango said: I always thought Ginnelly never used his pace the way he should have especially out wide, often slowed it down when he should have been blitzing any full back in our league for pace. He was a far more effective weapon through the middle running in behind. He was effective when played through the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, TheBigO said: Aye that's the thing, I'm not sure I see anyone else having a good season. St Mirren, almost Livi last year type season which could challenge for top 5... Maybe St Mirren again. Maaaaybe Motherwell, the rest I think solidly relegation fight. So Hibs I think would need to be extremely poor to miss top 6 - like less than 50 points. As much as I dont think they'll be great, no threat to us if we do our job, they're not missing top 6 unfortunately. Hey if they shine against our actually league rivals they may even help us out! There's always one team like St Mirren, Livvy or Motherwell that just eem to put a string of results together midseason that nobody notices. Maybe it will be Killie this year as they have a solid manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbyfth Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 15:56, Wonfiveone said: Anyone secretly hoping they win tonight and next week for no other reason than our country’s coefficient points? Just asking out of curiosity. hahahahahaha good one - NO !!!! only time I would ever want them to win anything (at anything....even tiddlywinks) would be if it was to benefit us eg prevent Aberdeen to take 3rd from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: Either underestimating Hibs or overestimating the ‘rest’, only time will tell which but Hibs will be top 6. They have plenty going forward compared to most of the league which will get them goals. I still think we have a much deeper and stronger squad if we can stay at all healthy and that Aberdeen will be the main problem but Hibs are favorites to be 5th again. I think our second 11 would turn over the hobos first 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbyfth Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) On 28/07/2023 at 12:53, Mikey1874 said: Hibs fans are in denial forgetting that result is in the history books and will be mentioned every year. Malmo not forgotten though either. Edited August 2, 2023 by busbyfth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, sac said: I think our second 11 would turn over the hobos first 11 I mean I wish that were true but I think last seasons league results ended up with a win a piece and 2 draws and given there was only 2pts in it after 38 games I'd rather we did our talking on the pitch and proved that we are significantly better like you are suggesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: Either underestimating Hibs or overestimating the ‘rest’, only time will tell which but Hibs will be top 6. They have plenty going forward compared to most of the league which will get them goals. I still think we have a much deeper and stronger squad if we can stay at all healthy and that Aberdeen will be the main problem but Hibs are favorites to be 5th again. Yeah I think they'll be top 6 also, but I still think they are pretty shit! 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: Yep exactly that. Even at our level money is talking more than ever which is why I can see Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibs dominating 3rd-5th for the foreseeable. Hibs have just gone and spent Livvy’s budget on a player and us and Aberdeen can offer wages way higher than the ‘rest’. As we know there is a huge gulf above us but it’s also increasing below us with this pair. It would be a failure if we don’t end up above them but I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss them either. Agree about the top 5 - think one of us will have to have a complete howler to finish 6th or below - the rest of the league are all very poor on paper. Could surprise us yet but it's unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, boag1874 said: Agree about the top 5 - think one of us will have to have a complete howler to finish 6th or below - the rest of the league are all very poor on paper. Could surprise us yet but it's unlikely St Mirren, Motherwell and Livingston aren't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: I mean I wish that were true but I think last seasons league results ended up with a win a piece and 2 draws and given there was only 2pts in it after 38 games I'd rather we did our talking on the pitch and proved that we are significantly better like you are suggesting. We played them 5 times. Won 2, drew 2 and lost 1. Scored 8 and conceded 3. I like how you conveniently miss out the cup game to suit your agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Rudolf said: We played them 5 times. Won 2, drew 2 and lost 1. Scored 8 and conceded 3. I like how you conveniently miss out the cup game to suit your agenda. what agenda might this be? We are discussing the league for the upcoming season. Last season we took 5 pts against them in the league as they did us. The chap I was responding to says he thinks our 2nd 11 would beat their 1st 11. I think that's a stretch. Sorry about that! Edited August 2, 2023 by Luckies1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: what agenda might this be? We are discussing the league for the upcoming season. Last season we took 5 pts against them in the league as they did us. The chap I was responding to says he thinks our 2nd 11 would beat their 1st 11. I think that's a stretch. Sorry about that! What he thought isn’t a stretch it’s utter nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dazo said: What he thought isn’t a stretch it’s utter nonsense. I'm aware mate but it's like treading on egg shells on here if you try to have a balanced opinion! I believe Hearts should and will finish above Hibs this season but they are quite clearly the likely challengers, along with Aberdeen, in respect to getting to where we need too by next May. In my view whether we do it comfortably depends on if we can keep key individuals available and how it turns out both clubs have recruited, which is currently unknown. Edited August 2, 2023 by Luckies1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 He talks shite regardless of who you support. Surefire way to get the fans on your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: He talks shite regardless of who you support. Surefire way to get the fans on your back. I'm sure ridiculing supporter anger is a great approach Convinced he's a massive Jambo and taking the ***** out of them until he gets the bullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 18 hours ago, Wee Mikey said: My (usually absent) Hibby neighbours have come home especially for the Euro tie on Thursday. They've done so previously for derby games v Hearts, much to their disappointment. Should Brora from Andorra see them off then what should I do? A) Be mature and keep a low profile Offer my, ahem, sincere condolences C) Wrap a Hearts scarf around their doorhandle, stick a picture of Wee Lee through their letterbox, and play 'Sunshine on Leith' at full volume when they get home Decisions, decisions ... 🤣 stick a picture of david brent through their letterbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronstheman Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Hibs will win imo, can but hope Edited August 2, 2023 by Cameronstheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Inter to go 1 up inside 5 mins - Edited August 2, 2023 by Ricardo Quaresma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Haven't hoped for humiliation this much since the last time Hibs played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: what agenda might this be? We are discussing the league for the upcoming season. Last season we took 5 pts against them in the league as they did us. The chap I was responding to says he thinks our 2nd 11 would beat their 1st 11. I think that's a stretch. Sorry about that! That is a stretch, but personally I can still see them missing out on top 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arry Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Easy win for hobos unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Arry said: Easy win for hobos unfortunately. Aye that late goal they got completely changed things 2-0 it might have been a struggle but I can see them scoring early and it being a big win. Upside they will then think they are great only to lose their first league game cause well they are pish 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Quote from the wee team Manager: ""I'm really excited about what we can achieve with the squad moving forward with the signings that we have made. I can never guarantee anyone games, but what I can guarantee is we are moving in the right direction and we will have a good season." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: I'm aware mate but it's like treading on egg shells on here if you try to have a balanced opinion! I believe Hearts should and will finish above Hibs this season but they are quite clearly the likely challengers, along with Aberdeen, in respect to getting to where we need too by next May. In my view whether we do it comfortably depends on if we can keep key individuals available and how it turns out both clubs have recruited, which is currently unknown. If you are actually having a balanced view when comparing results you include all the games. Both the Cup and League are major domestic competitions so a win is a win. Be different if it was EOS shield or a friendly. The upshot was even with the poor end to the season we still had the upper hand over them and with a comfortable goal difference as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I'm predicting 5-0 to Hibs. This team are amateurs anything less than a huge win is embarrassing for Hibs. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 If hibs go out tomorrow I’ll combust. Utterly combust. Don’t expect them to but you never know. Would be just beautiful. Imagine the seethe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, H2 said: Quote from the wee team Manager: ""I'm really excited about what we can achieve with the squad moving forward with the signings that we have made. I can never guarantee anyone games, but what I can guarantee is we are moving in the right direction and we will have a good season." He’s an absolute joy to listen to. Hopefully here for some time yet as he is comedy gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 If this thread has to be retitled "Wee Team Out of Europe" tomorrow evening, I think I might genuinely piss myself laughing. A tiny wee team, with no big name players, a stadium with no fans in it... getting beat by an Andorran team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, luckydug said: If you are actually having a balanced view when comparing results you include all the games. Both the Cup and League are major domestic competitions so a win is a win. Be different if it was EOS shield or a friendly. The upshot was even with the poor end to the season we still had the upper hand over them and with a comfortable goal difference as well. Was a bit more balanced than his usual Alpha-Fan schtick, tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, Gizmo said: Was a bit more balanced than his usual Alpha-Fan schtick, tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 These b@stards will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 01/08/2023 at 00:16, Jingle Bells said: So in reality that's 500 Vermin, if you are lucky If you're unlucky, 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, H2 said: Quote from the wee team Manager: ""I'm really excited about what we can achieve with the squad moving forward with the signings that we have made. I can never guarantee anyone games, but what I can guarantee is we are moving in the right direction and we will have a good season." Thing is, he's out on his hole if they don't, so he might as well give it the big yin. There's not much risk in being bombastic at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Smithee said: If you're unlucky, 600 True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Pretty much a stick on Hibs win by a few goals . If there is one team on the planet who could make a dogs dinner of this though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Hibs losing would surely be the ultimate “Hibs’d it”? Would top all other Hibs’d it moments? Please make it so. They are capable of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 HOOF !! Andorran fishermen quietly confident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Sooks said: Pretty much a stick on Hibs win by a few goals . If there is one team on the planet who could make a dogs dinner of this though Surely inconceivable that they don't win this by at least 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Surely inconceivable that they don't win this by at least 5 I would expect so but you really do just never know with this lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just a few more hours until the thread title needs updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 To be fair football usually wins over hoofball Inter to go through oh these big European nights at the echodome 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, David McCaig said: Surely inconceivable that they don't win this by at least 5 I thought similar last week. At least a couple goals type idea. Who knows. Found it hard to resist the odds on the handicap betting again today though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrone della casa Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, BlueRiver said: I thought similar last week. At least a couple goals type idea. Who knows. Found it hard to resist the odds on the handicap betting again today though. Thought the same regarding handicap betting as I thought at best they might scrape through. Will take the draw and at least a -1 price. Also thought a small double with the Crusaders might be worth a quid or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Padrone della casa said: Thought the same regarding handicap betting as I thought at best they might scrape through. Will take the draw and at least a -1 price. Also thought a small double with the Crusaders might be worth a quid or two. Ah forgot to look at that game. Is it in Norway tonight? I remember some folk posting that Rosenborg fans online weren't too optimistic about getting passed them over the two legs so not the worst of shouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Looking forward to the game, Haven't had a decent laugh in a long time. FTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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