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**Stew the Hibee** · 30-05-08, 13:58

Bouncers, got a HUGE game tomorrow, the regional cup final.

The last game I played was the league cup final, and while we won 2-1, their goal came from my mistake. If you need proof, ask SKII.

Anyway, anybody know a good way to keep calm before and during the match?

Cheers,
Ross

**TattooedHibee** · 30-05-08, 14:59

'Your not playing in a cup final. Your playing a game of football. Your more likely to lose a final' was the best advice given to me. Too many managers seem to dwell on the fact its a cup final, which can have the opposite affect on people.

jasewood · 30-05-08, 15:01

Chew gum,

Also,I like to have a wee moment to myself 5 minutes before the game and usually just have a wee walk about the pitch.....

Always found having a wee song in my head that I like keeps me from worrying about stuff that I've done wrong - At the moment it would be "Black & Gold" by Sam Sparrow,Dunno why.

I've won the last 6 finals I've been in and scored in a few of them so the above does the business for me.

Good luck dude

**dangerousdavid** · 30-05-08, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Stew the Hibee

Bouncers, got a HUGE game tomorrow, the regional cup final.

The last game I played was the league cup final, and while we won 2-1, their goal came from my mistake. If you need proof, ask SKII.

Anyway, anybody know a good way to keep calm before and during the match?

Cheers,
Ross

Take a couple a valium

**Bampotto** · 30-05-08, 15:15

Half bottle of whisky??? Only jesting. Seriously, forget about the last game, it's done and has no relevance to this game. Enjoy yourself, you've worked hard to get to the final so enjoy it. Sit next to the joker of the team or the most relaxed player (often the captain) in the changing rooms and have a laugh during the warm up. Apart from making you feel more relaxed, the opposition may be nervous too and if they see you guys appearing so chilled, it will worry them even more. During the match, make sure that your first touch of the ball is a positive one, make a simple short pass. Honestly, the way you start the game can make a big difference and a simple thing like that can immediately relax you.
Lastly, and this may seem obvious, but remember that it really is only a game. No matter how competitive you are, it's not the end of the world if it doesn't go well.
Good luck Stew, let us know how it goes. Get it right up them.

**Stew the Hibee** · 30-05-08, 17:52

Guess I should point out I'm a goalkeeper, so my first touch would probably be a catch, and that chewing gum could be a tad risky.

Cheers for the advice everyone

**SKII** · 30-05-08, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Stew the Hibee

Guess I should point out I'm a goalkeeper

Honest?

**Stew the Hibee** · 30-05-08, 21:27

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Originally Posted by SKII

Honest?

ach it was an off day

**Stew the Hibee** · 31-05-08, 12:44

Just back from the final.

Made history by being the first ever firrhill side to win three cups after beating North Berwick 2-1

**madkink** · 31-05-08, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Stew the Hibee

Just back from the final.

Made history by being the first ever firrhill side to win three cups after beating North Berwick 2-1

hibs1986 · 31-05-08, 13:31

Congratulations!!!

**SKII** · 31-05-08, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Stew the Hibee

Just back from the final.

Made history by being the first ever firrhill side to win three cups after beating North Berwick 2-1

well done.

Who let in the goal - you or the "first choice keeper"?

**Purple & Green** · 01-06-08, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Stew the Hibee

Just back from the final.

Made history by being the first ever firrhill side to win three cups after beating North Berwick 2-1

So what's your tip now having done the business?

Mines would be "don't think about it - just do it" and

"fail to prepare, prepare to fail"

Congratulations, I hope you enjoyed it. Big time.

**Dub** · 01-06-08, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Purple & Green

So what's your tip now having done the business?

Mines would be "don't think about it - just do it" and

"fail to prepare, prepare to fail"

Congratulations, I hope you enjoyed it. Big time.

The 6 P's

Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance

Well done Stew

**Bampotto** · 01-06-08, 02:10

Well done man. I assume it was my great advice that made the difference...

**Stew the Hibee** · 01-06-08, 13:25

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Originally Posted by SKII

well done.

Who let in the goal - you or the "first choice keeper"?

It's that Ian Mackay, i'm the only player who can start and be a sub at the same time

but it was the other guy. I had a decent save at 1-0.

**Stew the Hibee** · 01-06-08, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Purple & Green

So what's your tip now having done the business?

Mines would be "don't think about it - just do it" and

"fail to prepare, prepare to fail"

Congratulations, I hope you enjoyed it. Big time.

Erm probably just try to focus on the match, and don't lose any concentration on the football game.

thanks to everyone

**Stew the Hibee** · 01-06-08, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Landells

You ever played BFC Linlithgow?

Nope, my friends have though. How?

**Stew the Hibee** · 01-06-08, 13:39

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Originally Posted by Landells

There a cracking team

I know a few guys in it

Must have had an off day against my mates team

**Stew the Hibee** · 01-06-08, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Landells

Mates team must be better

fair point

**SKII** · 01-06-08, 15:18

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30-05-08, 13:58	#1
Stew the Hibee Salvey Radge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh Age: 15 Posts: 2,662 Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 8	Help needed Bouncers, got a HUGE game tomorrow, the regional cup final. The last game I played was the league cup final, and while we won 2-1, their goal came from my mistake. If you need proof, ask SKII. Anyway, anybody know a good way to keep calm before and during the match? Cheers, Ross __________________ http://www.bebo.com/CapitalGreens - Visit the official bebo site of the Hibs Ultras. www.capitalgreens.co.uk - The official website of the Capital Greens. Please sign up for our newsletters, and sign up to the site. It's worth it, I promise My Countdown Is........ Counting down to: Trial match with salvesen Trial played, hopefully signed.

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TattooedHibee Radge Private Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Artful Dodger. Posts: 6,523 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 16	Re: Help needed 'Your not playing in a cup final. Your playing a game of football. Your more likely to lose a final' was the best advice given to me. Too many managers seem to dwell on the fact its a cup final, which can have the opposite affect on people. __________________ Students! Feck Che Guevara, Hail King Sauzee!

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jasewood A True Gadgie/Gadgess Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Age: 23 Posts: 1,054 My Mood: Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 48 Posts Rep Power: 7	Re: Help needed Chew gum, Also,I like to have a wee moment to myself 5 minutes before the game and usually just have a wee walk about the pitch..... Always found having a wee song in my head that I like keeps me from worrying about stuff that I've done wrong - At the moment it would be "Black & Gold" by Sam Sparrow,Dunno why. I've won the last 6 finals I've been in and scored in a few of them so the above does the business for me. Good luck dude __________________

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Bampotto Watching From Afar Radge Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, Ontario (for now...) Age: 27 Posts: 1,593 My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 4	Re: Help needed Half bottle of whisky??? Only jesting. Seriously, forget about the last game, it's done and has no relevance to this game. Enjoy yourself, you've worked hard to get to the final so enjoy it. Sit next to the joker of the team or the most relaxed player (often the captain) in the changing rooms and have a laugh during the warm up. Apart from making you feel more relaxed, the opposition may be nervous too and if they see you guys appearing so chilled, it will worry them even more. During the match, make sure that your first touch of the ball is a positive one, make a simple short pass. Honestly, the way you start the game can make a big difference and a simple thing like that can immediately relax you. Lastly, and this may seem obvious, but remember that it really is only a game. No matter how competitive you are, it's not the end of the world if it doesn't go well. Good luck Stew, let us know how it goes. Get it right up them.

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Stew the Hibee Salvey Radge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh Age: 15 Posts: 2,662 Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 8	Re: Help needed Guess I should point out I'm a goalkeeper, so my first touch would probably be a catch, and that chewing gum could be a tad risky. Cheers for the advice everyone __________________ http://www.bebo.com/CapitalGreens - Visit the official bebo site of the Hibs Ultras. www.capitalgreens.co.uk - The official website of the Capital Greens. Please sign up for our newsletters, and sign up to the site. It's worth it, I promise My Countdown Is........ Counting down to: Trial match with salvesen Trial played, hopefully signed.

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Stew the Hibee Salvey Radge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh Age: 15 Posts: 2,662 Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 8	Re: Help needed Just back from the final. Made history by being the first ever firrhill side to win three cups after beating North Berwick 2-1 __________________ http://www.bebo.com/CapitalGreens - Visit the official bebo site of the Hibs Ultras. www.capitalgreens.co.uk - The official website of the Capital Greens. Please sign up for our newsletters, and sign up to the site. It's worth it, I promise My Countdown Is........ Counting down to: Trial match with salvesen Trial played, hopefully signed.

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hibs1986 Mental Radge Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 454 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 3	Re: Help needed Congratulations!!!

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Bampotto Watching From Afar Radge Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, Ontario (for now...) Age: 27 Posts: 1,593 My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 4	Re: Help needed Well done man. I assume it was my great advice that made the difference...

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