Match Thread Hibs v Aberdeen

[HaarDon]

38 minutes ago, RUL said:

Its all about being effective. For whatever reason Morris seems far more effective as a sub.

I agree mate.

Just dont think he's shite lol

[Arthur FN Shelby]

Need Palaversa to start. His passing range, energy, vision etc is the best in our squad. Midfield of Nilsen, Shinnie and Palaversa. 

[Don_Corleone]

I think Morris is generally better coming off the bench, although he gave a very good first 45 mins on Saturday. His final ball could still be a bit better, but so could the movement inside the box to give him better options. I think if Nisbet had been on at that point rather than Sokler, he'd have found space for Morris to find him - that's his game really. It's harsh to drop Morris as he was beating his man every single time in the first half - I think we went down the left side much more in the second half once Duk came on and as a result Morris faded out the game.

Generally I'd be starting Duk and Keskinen on the wings with Nisbet through the middle. The alternative is Duk through the middle (who I still think is our best CF) and Keskinen and either Morris or McGrath wide. I wouldn't be opposed to Besoujin getting a start at some point too though.

[Johnnyred1]

Morris's attacking play has improved dramatically however, if you pay attention to his defensive side, you will notice players easily checking inside him and getting a cross in. He basically invites the cross. Hayes was a great example of how to be able to attack and defend. But yes, I agree he has improved. Just not enough to convince me to be confident with him playing against attack minded teams.

[Tord31]

Morris is very poor defensively and shouldn't be on in games where we don't have good control

[HaarDon]

1 hour ago, Don_Corleone said:

I think Morris is generally better coming off the bench, although he gave a very good first 45 mins on Saturday. His final ball could still be a bit better, but so could the movement inside the box to give him better options. I think if Nisbet had been on at that point rather than Sokler, he'd have found space for Morris to find him - that's his game really. It's harsh to drop Morris as he was beating his man every single time in the first half - I think we went down the left side much more in the second half once Duk came on and as a result Morris faded out the game.

Generally I'd be starting Duk and Keskinen on the wings with Nisbet through the middle. The alternative is Duk through the middle (who I still think is our best CF) and Keskinen and either Morris or McGrath wide. I wouldn't be opposed to Besoujin getting a start at some point too though.

Good points.

Was thinking this very thing after the St Mirren game.

And we should persist with Nisbet. He's the best natural finisher we 'have'.

[northernlights]

1 hour ago, Johnnyred1 said:

Morris's attacking play has improved dramatically however, if you pay attention to his defensive side, you will notice players easily checking inside him and getting a cross in. He basically invites the cross. Hayes was a great example of how to be able to attack and defend. But yes, I agree he has improved. Just not enough to convince me to be confident with him playing against attack minded teams.

Agree totally.  Good point well made, and this is surely something that can be improved?

At the worst of times it looks as if he is not trying, so casual is his demeanour.

I like Morris, and like the idea of playing him and Keskinen on either side, supported by Palaversa's long range passing.  

Both the wide players are a work in progress however..

[sooth_stander]

Saturday was clearly a game that Shinnie, Palaversa and Nilsen should have all started but tomorrow night, with Hibs in total disarray and Gray still in place by the sounds of it, we need to take control of this game early on and hit them hard

Palaversa in for Nilsen, Duk and Topi in for Clarkson and Morris, and Nisbet in for Sokler

[Red Clive 1995]

This game needs to be over in the first 20 mins. Give some of the kids a run out in the second half.

[fine-n-dandy]

You are a junkie

a fkn junkie

you make me happy 

sir David Gray

your MA’s a slapper

your DA’s a lifer

please don’t take sir David Gray away

[Arthur FN Shelby]

Just hope they don’t try for Leven when they get rid of Gray.
Get yer hans aff ye jaykey hoors.

[Arthur FN Shelby]

Gray doing a brilliant job at Hibs, good comedy from Easter Road these days.

[Red Clive 1995]

15 minutes ago, Arthur FN Shelby said:

Gray doing a brilliant job at Hibs, good comedy from Easter Road these days.

Is there more of an embarrassment of a club in Scotland than Hibs? Clowns to a man.

[C'monEweReds]

I'll withhold all piss taking out of Hibs until the game is finished tomorrow night, after all we have a history of giving teams who couldn't buy a win 3 points to get them back on track.

 

[Red Clive 1995]

18 minutes ago, C'monEweReds said:

I'll withhold all piss taking out of Hibs until the game is finished tomorrow night, after all we have a history of giving teams who couldn't buy a win 3 points to get them back on track.

 

If we don’t win, I’ll be red rage Clive.

[G31DON]

Any recommendations for parking nearish to the stadium?

[redstrummer]

2 hours ago, C'monEweReds said:

I'll withhold all piss taking out of Hibs until the game is finished tomorrow night, after all we have a history of giving teams who couldn't buy a win 3 points to get them back on track.

 

aye they are fighting for there lives , we need to be right up for this from the get go 

[Durrant Dived]

15 minutes ago, G31DON said:

Any recommendations for parking nearish to the stadium?

Meadowbank area will be free - London/easter road will cost.

[aberdeen1970]

2 hours ago, C'monEweReds said:

I'll withhold all piss taking out of Hibs until the game is finished tomorrow night, after all we have a history of giving teams who couldn't buy a win 3 points to get them back on track.

 

Exactly min. 

Just about all our wins have been hard fought and won by the odd goal. Quite often late on as well. 

But apparently we should just have to turn up in order to thump them. 

[GeorgeStreetReds]

2,300 sold for imorn.

we go again!

[Russell]

Thelin talking about having 100% confidence in McGarry and Milne to step up when needed. Maybe it'll put the fear in MacKenzie to step things up.

[Dynamo]

14 minutes ago, Russell said:

Thelin talking about having 100% confidence in McGarry and Milne to step up when needed. Maybe it'll put the fear in MacKenzie to step things up.

It puts the fear in me that’s for sure.

[Ohjimmyjimmy]

2 hours ago, aberdeen1970 said:

Exactly min. 

Just about all our wins have been hard fought and won by the odd goal. Quite often late on as well. 

But apparently we should just have to turn up in order to thump them. 

As shite as Hibs appear to be they have also scored in most games where we still continue to give away cheap goals.

Thinking this will be a walkover is not the attitude that Jimmy will be instilling  in his team and we’ll need to be tight at the back to get 3 points.

Their manager’s job is on the line and they are staring at relegation form so every game is an opportunity for them to turn that around as the pressure and scrutiny increases.

As Jimmy says, it’s trainings by trainings and game by game.

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 Dons.

[Granite95]

31 minutes ago, Russell said:

Thelin talking about having 100% confidence in McGarry and Milne to step up when needed. Maybe it'll put the fear in MacKenzie to step things up.

Given the turnaround in Morris and Gueye I'll gave them the benefit of the doubt but can't say I have high hopes for McGarry

[Russell]

8 minutes ago, Granite95 said:

Given the turnaround in Morris and Gueye I'll gave them the benefit of the doubt but can't say I have high hopes for McGarry

McGarry is probably one of those that needs a consistent run to build up confidence but he does seem pretty hopeless. More goals than Duk this season though.

[Tord31]

1 minute ago, Russell said:

McGarry is probably one of those that needs a consistent run to build up confidence but he does seem pretty hopeless. More goals than Duk this season though.

always looked fairly decent in opponents box (there was one game last season he had three shots on target) but lots of his play was disappointing. In one of the games where Jimmy T has the fullbacks right up in the box it could be interesting to see him get a run.

[pocrawred]

30 minutes ago, Ohjimmyjimmy said:

As shite as Hibs appear to be they have also scored in most games where we still continue to give away cheap goals.

Thinking this will be a walkover is not the attitude that Jimmy will be instilling  in his team and we’ll need to be tight at the back to get 3 points.

Their manager’s job is on the line and they are staring at relegation form so every game is an opportunity for them to turn that around as the pressure and scrutiny increases.

As Jimmy says, it’s trainings by trainings and game by game.

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 Dons.

Dons win -1 is 4/1 -2 at 10/1.... Either bet is stealing cash....

[Russell]

14 minutes ago, Tord31 said:

always looked fairly decent in opponents box (there was one game last season he had three shots on target) but lots of his play was disappointing. In one of the games where Jimmy T has the fullbacks right up in the box it could be interesting to see him get a run.

Although he will probably pull a hamstring if he gets that run

[Red Clive 1995]

Hopefully ruby sends hoilett into the stands.

[dave_min]

17 minutes ago, Red Clive 1995 said:

Hopefully ruby sends hoilett into the stands.

Thought it was sold out?