Facing Leigh...

**SKII** · 24-09-17, 22:17

for the first time since...well, we all know when.

It's going to be a weird one next week with Leigh, Broony and Hendo's shadow on one side. Us with Stokes, Efe, Lennon and Dylan.

The media are going to be giving this narrative big licks all week and I'm not interested in the Lenny angle but I am feeling a wee tad nostalgic and emotional about the prospect of facing Leigh. He never disrespected Dundee or Livi when he played against them for us. I can't see him doing anything at all, even remotely offensive next week (bar the inevitable goal) but it's going to be a weird one.

Best bit is, he was never ours to feel this about. But, by Sauzee, he's the epitome of "one of our own"

**Weehibbydrew** · 24-09-17, 22:23

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for the first time since...well, we all know when.

It's going to be a weird one next week with Leigh, Broony and Hendo's shadow on one side. Us with Stokes, Efe, Lennon and Dylan.

The media are going to be giving this narrative big licks all week and I'm not interested in the Lenny angle but I am feeling a wee tad nostalgic and emotional about the prospect of facing Leigh. He never disrespected Dundee or Livi when he played against them for us. I can't see him doing anything at all, even remotely offensive next week (bar the inevitable goal) but it's going to be a weird one.

Best bit is, he was never ours to feel this about. But, by Sauzee, he's the epitome of "one of our own"

Reminds me of being heartbroken the first time Jimmy O'Rourke played against us. There"s a sad inevitability about it.

**Smurf** · 24-09-17, 22:43

There will be 50,000 home fans chanting "One Neil Lennon" next week and Neil Lennon will applaud them. Not quite Ray Wilkins Ibrox 1996 but a strange one...

**Wheat Hound** · 24-09-17, 23:11

Has sparky ever scored against us before?

**jock3** · 24-09-17, 23:13

I remember Erich Schaedler(RIP) playing against us for Dundee. That was a hard one to take.

I think Leigh will be very respectful to us, but don't expect any favours on the pitch.

**Zellviren** · 25-09-17, 08:20

I actually have the suspicion he won't play.

Rogers knows how Griffiths feels about Hibs, and probably understands that his team has enough to beat us without him. I'd expect him to start on the bench, and be an impact sub if Hibs are holding out or, whisper it, winning at that point.

**Hibee Kev** · 25-09-17, 08:41

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I actually have the suspicion he won't play.

Rogers knows how Griffiths feels about Hibs, and probably understands that his team has enough to beat us without him. I'd expect him to start on the bench, and be an impact sub if Hibs are holding out or, whisper it, winning at that point.

Could be the case, Rodgers was on Talksport earlier saying Dembele is close to being ready to start following an injury.

**paigntonhibby** · 25-09-17, 08:44

he's a celtic player , end of. hope he has a $#@!e game and we win. if,and when he ever does come back i'll welcome him wi' open arms, but until then.......

**Kenny** · 25-09-17, 08:58

leigh will play and score - hibs win 3-1 - his goal the last - he is thankful he isn't expected to celebrate.... easy - that way everyone is happy

**HibeeZab** · 25-09-17, 09:27

Sparky’s a pro and by all accounts looks to be loving life at Celtic, so if he plays he’ll give his all. If he scores, he won’t celebrate however.

I’m not sure he’ll start though as he’ll probably start in Europe on Wednesday, meaning we’ll have the equally difficult task of trying to handle Dembele.

**DarrenSQH** · 25-09-17, 10:36

I love him but will be hard to see him when hes in Efes back pocket.

**Green Sleeves** · 26-09-17, 21:17

I hope Efe and Hanlon boot him up and down the pitch. Not too hard though, need him fit for the Scotland double header. Still love the guy. But cant see him smiling when we $#@! their unbeaten run. 👊

**Sir Shrink** · 26-09-17, 21:31

I wonder if he'll tie a Hibs scarf to the goalposts?

**beefy** · 27-09-17, 12:35

This will be the first time he has ever faced his beloved Hibs. I'm sure he will bag a hat-trick.....of O'G's. and then proceed to give everyone and allone the finger. Houchen will score the winner but we'll all chant "Keith Keith Keith.." but he's none the wiser. In a good way likes. In a Wright way innit.

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I wonder if he'll tie a Hibs scarf to the goalposts?

It would put a new meaning to bar scarves

If he was a goalie likes...

**Fritz** · 29-09-17, 12:06

Notice how the jounos dont refer to him as 'Leigh Griffith, Hibs fan'. It`s always "his boyhood heroes" now that he plays for Celtc...

**Purple & Green** · 29-09-17, 12:25

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I actually have the suspicion he won't play.

Rogers knows how Griffiths feels about Hibs, and probably understands that his team has enough to beat us without him. I'd expect him to start on the bench, and be an impact sub if Hibs are holding out or, whisper it, winning at that point.

I wonder if there’s a trade off with Marciano - seems a bit convenient the Israeli is missing when his prescence is likely to create a bit of a stir in the library with the Palestinian militants.

**1875** · 29-09-17, 12:28

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I wonder if there’s a trade off with Marciano - seems a bit convenient the Israeli is missing when his prescence is likely to create a bit of a stir in the library with the Palestinian militants.

I doubt it, the most extreme elements of the Green Brigade are currently banned.

**Purple & Green** · 29-09-17, 12:29

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Notice how the jounos dont refer to him as 'Leigh Griffith, Hibs fan'. It`s always "his boyhood heroes" now that he plays for Celtc...

He always drops into interviews that’s he is a hibs fan just to wind them up I think.

**Kenny** · 29-09-17, 14:07

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I wonder if there’s a trade off with Marciano - seems a bit convenient the Israeli is missing when his prescence is likely to create a bit of a stir in the library with the Palestinian militants.

nir bitton would be closer to home.

they hate the flag of great bitton too.

**Jack** · 29-09-17, 14:17

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I wonder if there’s a trade off with Marciano - seems a bit convenient the Israeli is missing when his prescence is likely to create a bit of a stir in the library with the Palestinian militants.

Nah, I doubt they'd move Yom Kippur for the match.

"Ofir Marciano has been allowed to miss Hibernian’s Scottish Premier League clash against Celtic due to it taking place on Yom Kippur.

The Israeli international goalkeeper asked manager Neil Lennon for his permission to miss the match, which he granted."

http://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/hibernian-goalkeeper-to-miss-celtic-match-over-yom-kippur-clash/

I suppose we could have asked though

**Stu** · 29-09-17, 16:45

This subject puts me in mind of the day in the Manchester derby that former Manchester United hero, Denis Law scored a goal for City that he imagined had relegated his former club to the Second Division.

Denis's famous back heel into the net was so nonchalant that it looked almost like a half-hearted attempt on the goal, audacious as he often was. No famous one-handed salute to the fans that day, the Lawman sloped off back to the centre circle, desolate and inconsolable by his celebrating teammates. Denis was subbed almost immediately afterwards.

Maybe a little dramatic for a Leigh Griffiths scenario and I am certain of his professionalism but that lad has green and white Hibernian blood coursing through his veins and I think it will genuinely hurt him similarly to do his job and score against Hibs.

**barney** · 29-09-17, 18:03

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I wonder if there’s a trade off with Marciano - seems a bit convenient the Israeli is missing when his prescence is likely to create a bit of a stir in the library with the Palestinian militants.

you actually think the clubs got together and hashed oot a deal on not playing two of their players?

**jock3** · 29-09-17, 20:08

I have a hunch Leigh won't be a major player, it's the other forwards we need to worry about. We will be under near incessant pressure, and it will be how well we cope with that that matters. I think we will get a couple of chances, and if we can take them who knows.....

**aggie** · 30-09-17, 15:20

1-0 McGregor. Ach well.

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**davhfc** · 30-09-17, 15:54

we have played well this half, we have had chances

**bigmanandy** · 30-09-17, 16:00

When you have chances at Darkheid you have to take them, and we didn't.

**Jack** · 30-09-17, 16:12

1.1!

**bigmanandy** · 30-09-17, 16:14

Get in.

**davhfc** · 30-09-17, 16:14

What a goal by super john

**jock3** · 30-09-17, 16:14

Super John McGinn scores!

**C4MMY** · 30-09-17, 16:24

Any points at darkheed are good points but keep creating chances the way we are we can certainly take all 3

**aggie** · 30-09-17, 16:26

According to the radio, we should be ahead

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**Jack** · 30-09-17, 16:28

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**bigmanandy** · 30-09-17, 16:35

Woooooo

**jock3** · 30-09-17, 16:36

2-1 Hibs! yaaaaaaaaaaaaas Super John Mcginn!

**davhfc** · 30-09-17, 16:38

another cracker from SJM

**jock3** · 30-09-17, 16:39

2-2 ffs!

**bigmanandy** · 30-09-17, 16:39

That'll seal his move then lol.

Fuxsake.

**jock3** · 30-09-17, 16:41

Griffiths equalises would you beleevit. Hibees wee bit under cosh now

**aggie** · 30-09-17, 17:03

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That'll seal his move then lol.

Fuxsake.

You must be fun at parties, dude

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Griffiths equalises would you beleevit. Hibees wee bit under cosh now

Callum McGregor, mate.

**bigmanandy** · 30-09-17, 17:03

Great effort from the boys, I'd take a draw anytime there.

**The Family** · 30-09-17, 17:06

Started off very well and they didn't like us having a go at them, then they got grips with their game, although the last 20mins we got back into it again, second half I felt we dominated them, overall delighted with the performance, disappointed to have came away with a draw and how did Gordon keep out Whittaker's from 1 yard!!

Still Dundee still breaking Hearts!!

**HaarlemShuffler** · 30-09-17, 17:29

GGTTH - the boys must have raiswd rtheir game to come away with that point, vewwy pwoud indeed!!

**pq123** · 30-09-17, 17:54

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GGTTH - vewwy pwoud indeed!!

Are you trying to take the piss out of the Lisping Lions?

**Hibee Kev** · 30-09-17, 18:01

Fantastic result and performance by all accounts, sounded like we were the better team second half up until Celtic equalised. If only we could've held the lead just a little longer. Added bonus is the result from Dens 😂