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It’s absolutely mental that despite all this absolute turmoil that we appear to be in we are still in a position in the league where we’d probably get a European place next year assuming one of the old firm/Hearts win the cup.

I honestly have the absolute fear about the rest of the season though, there is no doubt at all that sacking Ross was the right thing to do but time will tell if Maloney is the right man and he’s hardly being helped by the state of the squad he was left.

Hearts are going to absolutely batter us tomorrow night and I’m really concerned about the direction we’re going in, I suppose all the abuse directed at Mathie in the summer may have actually been the failings for The Gordon’s and Mr Kensell because we’re in an even worse position now than we were in in August.

I really do hope I’m wrong but this has an aura of where we replaced Fenlon with Butcher in the top 6 and went into freefall.

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1 minute ago, Les Cabbage said:

It’s absolutely mental that despite all this absolute turmoil that we appear to be in we are still in a position in the league where we’d probably get a European place next year assuming one of the old firm/Hearts win the cup.

I honestly have the absolute fear about the rest of the season though, there is no doubt at all that sacking Ross was the right thing to do but time will tell if Maloney is the right man and he’s hardly being helped by the state of the squad he was left.

Hearts are going to absolutely batter us tomorrow night and I’m really concerned about the direction we’re going in, I suppose all the abuse directed at Mathie in the summer may have actually been the failings for The Gordon’s and Mr Kensell because we’re in an even worse position now than we were in in August.

I really do hope I’m wrong but this has an aura of where we replaced Fenlon with Butcher in the top 6 and went into freefall.

Yet there are still some Hibs fans who still think Jack Ross shouldn't have been sacked.

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1 hour ago, Genuine Hibs Fan said:

We desperately need a midfielder who's less static and goes hunting for the ball.

Absolutely, for once I might seethe at the close of the window if we haven't brought one in because it's just so blatant that we can't continue with the current midfield and expect to challenge for 4th.

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We've punted Craig Samson too for an American goalkeeping coach roughly 8 years his senior. 

Seemingly played with Maloney and perhaps Samson is too 'old regime' for the brave new world being ushered in at Easter Road.

In all I'd be pretty happy with the window if it wasn't for the injuries sustained during it and for the fact that seemingly both those Norwegian lads are initially for Steve Kean's benefit rather than that of the first team. 

What gets my goat most however is punting players like Mackay, Tait and Bradley out on loan. Perhaps I'm too fond for the unknown, but I liked the idea of giving some of the bright stars of the Championship a go in the first team. As it is we look very light centrally so I reckoned Tait could have done some good there but at-least he'll be getting game-time.

And perhaps, you never know but perhaps Allan might be able to sign off his Hibs career with some more memorable moments.

 

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6 hours ago, Chefki Kuqi said:

We've punted Craig Samson too for an American goalkeeping coach roughly 8 years his senior. 

Seemingly played with Maloney and perhaps Samson is too 'old regime' for the brave new world being ushered in at Easter Road.

In all I'd be pretty happy with the window if it wasn't for the injuries sustained during it and for the fact that seemingly both those Norwegian lads are initially for Steve Kean's benefit rather than that of the first team. 

What gets my goat most however is punting players like Mackay, Tait and Bradley out on loan. Perhaps I'm too fond for the unknown, but I liked the idea of giving some of the bright stars of the Championship a go in the first team. As it is we look very light centrally so I reckoned Tait could have done some good there but at-least he'll be getting game-time.

And perhaps, you never know but perhaps Allan might be able to sign off his Hibs career with some more memorable moments.

 

Yeah I think you're right about injuries taking the shine off, and Tait. I'm still concerned we didn't bring in a starting CM but ultimately we have done as much business as you can without completely unbalancing the squad with new faces, and started getting rid of some of the crap filling up the squad. 

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10 minutes ago, Crùbag said:

Are Hibs fans really excited about losing Boyle and replacing him with a youngster from Colchester at the foot of League Two?

Sounds like a bit of last-minute desparation.

Yes well the last-minute swoop for Dusan Vlahovic didn't go to plan.

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9 hours ago, Chefki Kuqi said:

We've punted Craig Samson too for an American goalkeeping coach roughly 8 years his senior. 

Seemingly played with Maloney and perhaps Samson is too 'old regime' for the brave new world being ushered in at Easter Road.

In all I'd be pretty happy with the window if it wasn't for the injuries sustained during it and for the fact that seemingly both those Norwegian lads are initially for Steve Kean's benefit rather than that of the first team. 

What gets my goat most however is punting players like Mackay, Tait and Bradley out on loan. Perhaps I'm too fond for the unknown, but I liked the idea of giving some of the bright stars of the Championship a go in the first team. As it is we look very light centrally so I reckoned Tait could have done some good there but at-least he'll be getting game-time.

And perhaps, you never know but perhaps Allan might be able to sign off his Hibs career with some more memorable moments.

 

Melkersen is here for the first team. He’s effectively about 2 weeks in to pre season so it’s hardly surprising he’s not featured yet. I’d be surprised if he’s not been in the squad by the Arbroath game. 
 

That coupled with Clarke and now Magennis picking up injuries in bounce games has just taken the shine off of what was a pretty decent window overall

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Arbroath vs Hibernian – Sunday 13th February 2022 – 12.30pm kick off – Tickets now on sale

Scottish Cup 5th Round Prices

£20 – Adult (Over 18)
£14 – Concessions (Over 65, Students, Juvenile, Disabled with Carer – Carer does not need to purchase a ticket)
£23 – Parent and Child (U12)
£25 – Parent and 2 Children (U12)

If you would like to book an ambulant space please email office@arbroathfc.co.uk

There will be NO cash gates on match day, so supporters must buy their tickets online.

PLEASE NOTE for this match only Arbroath supporters will occupy the Harbour end of Gayfield, whilst Hibernian will occupy the Pleasureland end of Gayfield. With a large crowd expected and after consulting with Police Scotland it was felt reversing the normal segregation arrangement for this match was deemed necessary.

Hibernian Supporters can buy their tickets here
https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/away-tickets

When you purchase your ticket you will have the option to save it / print it in PDF format right away, but a copy will also be emailed to you.

Please check your junk / email folders if you don’t receive your email with your ticket as an attachment within a minute of purchasing it.

If you encounter any problems please email office@arbroathfc.co.uk

On match day please either have your ticket printed out, or saved on to your phone with your contrast fully up for our scanners to read the code.

Thank you

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