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Originally Posted by Greenmachine
Maybe it's just me, but I cannot for the life of me understand why Tony Mowbray, the media, and certain Hibs fans are blaming yesterdays 4-0 mauling on having too many injuries. I am not disputing for one minute that the manager was left with very few options, but he along with a lot of pundits are putting our embarrassing defeat down to that reason alone. Not so IMO. Let's examine the crucial moments of the game:
In the first half possession was about even, with Hearts looking more "up for it" in general, and playing with more purpose. However, IMO they did not seriously threaten a goal until we made a blunder in the midfield, and once again we were caught on the break. We were then left with 4 on 3 and a goal was inevitable. Before this however, we had missed three decent set-piece headers, so probably should have got the first goal. With a bit of luck we would have went in level at half-time.
In the second half, without having to create anything, Hearts are gifted three goals by the goalkeeper. Bingo 4-0. Nothing to do with injuries and key players out, everything to do with poor team selection (goalkeeper in particular), bad tactics, indisciplie, and basic errors.
Hibs did not look ready for the game, They were second to just about every ball, and Hearts seemed to want it more. Who is reponsible for that ? The players, yes,but also the manager. However when you look at the game it was basic errors, the same ones we have been seeing all season, and bad preparation which really cost us.
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5 things IMO were wrong on sunday
1/the depth of our squad or lack of depth was all there to see.a few injurys along with suspentions=the bare bones
2/caldwell should have been in midfield not whittaker.both i thought were lost in these positions
3/glass i hope went home and had a good look at himself in the mirror.when we needed a bit of bite in the middle of the park he was powderpuff
4/2 wee guys up front....we are a great passing team....WHY THE LONG BALLS THEN???????
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ZIBBI
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