Bambino7 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Probably just on a Saturday, though, eh? Yeah, I'll take it every Saturday of the week then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Not really, was a genuine question. What has changed? We swapped John Daly, Craig Wighton and Mitch Megginson for Ryan hardie, Harry Panayioutou and Aiden Connolly. That certainly gave us more up front. However, we also got Jason Thomson back into right back - it gave us an out ball up the right wing we hadn't had since he was injured. Latterly we also moved Lewis Toshney into a holding midfield role which added a lot to the middle of the park, letting Ross Callachan push up which suits his game a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hibs the best team on their day. Raith the best form. Falkirk the best team at grinding out results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think that's harsh on Falkirk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino7 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think that's harsh on Falkirk! I think he's called it spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Terrapin Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The play offs are going to be interesting and will depend on which Hibs team turns up on the day. Coming second didn't help us last year so not overly concerned about finishing 3rd. Will be a tall ask to get past Raith and Falkirk but reckon if we do we would be favourites in the final having been on a winning run. This could still turn out to be a fantastic season for us or ultimately an absolute nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hibs the best team on their day. Raith the best form. Falkirk the best team at grinding out results? I think that's a very good way of putting it. I certainly have no idea who will get to the final, but whoever gets there I'd expect them to beat Killie or Accies to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think that's harsh on Falkirk!Not at all. We have a good team full of good players, but that's the best attribute we have going into the playoffs over the other two teams.I'd rather have this team than teams we've had in the past where they play tippy tappy football, nice on the eye but lose games. Think about the amount of late goals we've scored this year to win/draw games. That's not a criticism, it's a strength. At the moment with our injuries and suspensions we have the weakest squad depth (key word being depth) out of the three. However with the way the teams got results this year, I'm not overly concerned. There's so many ifs/buts for all these teams which is what makes it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do Hibs have the best team though? Cummings, McGinn (not for their dives), Bartley and Gray are their only players I'd take in our starting 11. Even then, I'm not sure who from of Sibbald, Vaulks Kerr and Alston I'd drop to accommodate McGinn and Bartley Henderson impressed when he came on at TFS in the 1-1 game but can't seem to hold down a starting place. The same could be said for McGeouch, but he's been injured for most of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I agree any of these teams could go up. It could come down to fine lines such as soft penalties...sending off or injuries to key players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Not at all. We have a good team full of good players, but that's the best attribute we have going into the playoffs over the other two teams. I'd rather have this team than teams we've had in the past where they play tippy tappy football, nice on the eye but lose games. Think about the amount of late goals we've scored this year to win/draw games. That's not a criticism, it's a strength. At the moment with our injuries and suspensions we have the weakest squad depth (key word being depth) out of the three. However with the way the teams got results this year, I'm not overly concerned. There's so many ifs/buts for all these teams which is what makes it interesting. Currently our only fit forwards are Hardie and Panayiotou. Thomas injured himself on Saturday, not sure when Stewart is back and though Vaughan is back training and playing reserve games, he's missed the whole season. Also, if it ends up being you we face first, we'd quite possibly be down Craigen as well. Suffice to say, I don't think Rovers have significantly better squad depth than Falkirk, only Hibs have that embarrasment of riches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think what all if this really tells me us that the championship is a strong league and in many ways more entertaining the the premiership. Bring back the chat about a sixteen or eighteen top league please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do Hibs have the best team though? Cummings, McGinn (not for their dives), Bartley and Gray are their only players I'd take in our starting 11. Even then, I'm not sure who from of Sibbald, Vaulks Kerr and Alston I'd drop to accommodate McGinn and Bartley Henderson impressed when he came on at TFS in the 1-1 game but can't seem to hold down a starting place. The same could be said for McGeouch, but he's been injured for most of the season. I think on their day if they set their minds to it Hibs have the ability to outplay us. Hasn't happened this season, and only really happened in the semi final last year (hehe) and the last game of the season which was a dead rubber for us.Perhaps they've got the best depth of squad then, which is obvious with their umpteen strikers, and the likes of Henderson not getting a regular start. Regarding Raiths striking issues, your team appear to get goals from various different players and there's only a handful of outfield players that haven't scored so I wouldn't be overly concerned if i was them. We were defensively sound until Grant got injured and it's been difficult for us at the back where it was such a strength for us earlier on in the season. In comparison, I would say our defensive issues are a bigger problem than a lack of depth of strikers for the Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hibs the best team on their day. Raith the best form. Falkirk the best team at grinding out results? Hibs pre Stokes....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Fyvie Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do Hibs have the best team though? Cummings, McGinn (not for their dives), Bartley and Gray are their only players I'd take in our starting 11. Even then, I'm not sure who from of Sibbald, Vaulks Kerr and Alston I'd drop to accommodate McGinn and Bartley Henderson impressed when he came on at TFS in the 1-1 game but can't seem to hold down a starting place. The same could be said for McGeouch, but he's been injured for most of the season. Henderson's been rested a couple of times, but would 100% be in our best 11. And would stroll in the Falkirk team. Probably been our best player in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Henderson's been rested a couple of times, but would 100% be in our best 11. And would stroll in the Falkirk team. Probably been our best player in 2016. Absolutely this, up there with Bartley as our best player in 2016. He runs himself into the ground and has needed a rest recently with so many games. He's a guaranteed starter in the playoffs and final. Massive player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Dunno about the other two, but we tried to sign El Alagui on loan apparently, and couldnt afford even a contribution to his wages. Was your physio looking for a project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The play offs are going to be interesting and will depend on which Hibs team turns up on the day. Coming second didn't help us last yearAs long as Falkirk don't Hibs it we will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The play offs are going to be interesting and will depend on which Hibs team turns up on the day. Coming second didn't help us last year so not overly concerned about finishing 3rd. Will be a tall ask to get past Raith and Falkirk but reckon if we do we would be favourites in the final having been on a winning run. This could still turn out to be a fantastic season for us or ultimately an absolute nightmare. I think Raith are a better side this season than Queens were last year, so 2nd v 3rd is more valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've just had an email from G4S asking me to register for a possible Hibs game on Sunday 8th - horrendous news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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