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- Dec 26, 2007
So we made it to the final day of the seaason with something to play for.
Needing a win to take fourth place from Mothwell. Mirrored by the potential disaster awaiting us in the other meaningful fixture today. At least they got the job done.
We barely turned up. Again.
We lined up predictably 3412, with a few changes from the side that was actually getting results.
Iredale not playing I expected, he's been rioted against Motherwell.
Why was Campbell dropped? McGrath sold us out in his red card and we've won 2 on the trot with Campbell playing, almost looks like the formation doesn't work without him. That'll upset a few.
But Boyle and Elding chasing or challenging for lumped forward balls just looks pretty thankless to me.
So we'll just get to the players.
Sallinger, didn't do much wrong? In fact I think he done really well. Probably kept us in the game longer than we should've been. The goal that was chalked off for a foul on him, I never saw the foul, I thought he looked weak and just fumbled it to them. VAR redeemed him. He mdae 2 or 3 really good stops, a couple in the second half where Barlaser was trying to gift them goals. More on him later.
O'Hora I thought done well, always does, knows his job and just does it.
Rocky, went off injured, looked a bad one after 15 minutes. No contact from what I could see, very slowly hobbled off. Replaced by Hanley.
Hanley, fuck sake. He's good at defending close to someones back, and poking the ball away. 3 or 4 headers he had, he seemed to head directly into a Motherwell players path, or towards O'Hora when he had no business needing to deal with it. Also went off injured, I thought he stayed down to hide the fact he made a total mess of the fresh air challenge that he missed.
Obita, did a good job too. covered well and was an outball when we needed one.
Passlack, I really like him, he's energetic and wants to be positive every time the balls on his side. Nothing really came off for him though. Not his best day.
Chaiwa, does as much as he can, every week he's playing with a partner who does fuck all for him. Usually Barlaser, Newell today.
Newell, poor. Looked like he was supposed to be a disrupter rather than a footballer, and it just wasn't it. removed at half time.
Cadden, one of the better players, but only because he gets shovelled the ball as often as possible. could've/should've maybe had a couple goals, poor shooting but at least played positively.
McGrath, shite. ineffective and should've been on the bench watching Campbell win headers.
Boyle, The most positive Hibs related thing today, was the announcement of his new 1 year deal. To then go on and have a stinker. Largely not his fault, being forced to challenge for header after header when he just isn't that. Finished the game at left wing and at least looked like he was trying to get forward.
Elding, had to work hard, but he's trying too hard, or doing too much. Needs to learn when to play that pass, or when to run and go. I want to see better from him.
Subs, I've already covered Hanley because he was basically on from the start.
Mulligan came on for McGrath at half time, and played at attacking midfield for a time. Don't have a clue why? don't think it was smart and it should've been Campbell.
Barlaser came on for Newell at half time, and he's a waste of space. Twice he sold us out for a 1v1, one of them fuckin 3 yards from goal. Should be taken out back and booted down the road. I hope we don't bring him back next season. One trick pony who can't affect a game. This sub should've been Mulligan.
Scarlett, came on for the injured Hanley and had I think, our only shot on target? clever move from a freekick, had everyone sleeping except whoever cleared off the line for them.
Suto, chased a ball once I think, can't think of much else. came on at right wing for Elding.
The Manager,
Once again Sir Dave got it all wrong on a big game.
Injuries didn't help him manage the game today, but even the subs were wrong imo. Why Campbell doesn't get on is beyond belief imo. Whether you like him or not, the results since he came in warranted his spot.
Went to a 433 once we were forced to take Hanley off too. Which was a nice change, but we done fuck all with it. It definitely hadn't been worked on prior though, because Cadden kept telling Chaiwa where to be.
I think his tactics get what they deserve. Motherwell 100% deserved to win that game and we didn't really do anything to resist that happening.
We've finished a disappointing season, with a disappointing result and performance.
Thank fuck Celtic done their job, or today would've been the worst day in history. We can celebrate their failure, but the reality is they are half a seasons worth of points ahead of us. Whether we were fourth or fifth, that's the gap between us.
Anyway, that's my thoughts.
I'm broken after getting home at half 4 this morning, so I'm away for a nap, what's your thoughts?
I've tried to keep it just about today, the season reviews and breakdowns will come in hundreds of threads in the coming weeks!
Hibs always, Fuck the Hearts!
No more Celtic songs at Easter Road please.
Signing out, on our 150th year!
Needing a win to take fourth place from Mothwell. Mirrored by the potential disaster awaiting us in the other meaningful fixture today. At least they got the job done.
We barely turned up. Again.
We lined up predictably 3412, with a few changes from the side that was actually getting results.
Sallinger
O'Hora Rocky Obita
Passlack Newell Chaiwa Cadden
McGrath
Boyle Elding
I haven't read anything, watched anything, or even know if there's a reason for any of these changes.O'Hora Rocky Obita
Passlack Newell Chaiwa Cadden
McGrath
Boyle Elding
Iredale not playing I expected, he's been rioted against Motherwell.
Why was Campbell dropped? McGrath sold us out in his red card and we've won 2 on the trot with Campbell playing, almost looks like the formation doesn't work without him. That'll upset a few.
But Boyle and Elding chasing or challenging for lumped forward balls just looks pretty thankless to me.
So we'll just get to the players.
Sallinger, didn't do much wrong? In fact I think he done really well. Probably kept us in the game longer than we should've been. The goal that was chalked off for a foul on him, I never saw the foul, I thought he looked weak and just fumbled it to them. VAR redeemed him. He mdae 2 or 3 really good stops, a couple in the second half where Barlaser was trying to gift them goals. More on him later.
O'Hora I thought done well, always does, knows his job and just does it.
Rocky, went off injured, looked a bad one after 15 minutes. No contact from what I could see, very slowly hobbled off. Replaced by Hanley.
Hanley, fuck sake. He's good at defending close to someones back, and poking the ball away. 3 or 4 headers he had, he seemed to head directly into a Motherwell players path, or towards O'Hora when he had no business needing to deal with it. Also went off injured, I thought he stayed down to hide the fact he made a total mess of the fresh air challenge that he missed.
Obita, did a good job too. covered well and was an outball when we needed one.
Passlack, I really like him, he's energetic and wants to be positive every time the balls on his side. Nothing really came off for him though. Not his best day.
Chaiwa, does as much as he can, every week he's playing with a partner who does fuck all for him. Usually Barlaser, Newell today.
Newell, poor. Looked like he was supposed to be a disrupter rather than a footballer, and it just wasn't it. removed at half time.
Cadden, one of the better players, but only because he gets shovelled the ball as often as possible. could've/should've maybe had a couple goals, poor shooting but at least played positively.
McGrath, shite. ineffective and should've been on the bench watching Campbell win headers.
Boyle, The most positive Hibs related thing today, was the announcement of his new 1 year deal. To then go on and have a stinker. Largely not his fault, being forced to challenge for header after header when he just isn't that. Finished the game at left wing and at least looked like he was trying to get forward.
Elding, had to work hard, but he's trying too hard, or doing too much. Needs to learn when to play that pass, or when to run and go. I want to see better from him.
Subs, I've already covered Hanley because he was basically on from the start.
Mulligan came on for McGrath at half time, and played at attacking midfield for a time. Don't have a clue why? don't think it was smart and it should've been Campbell.
Barlaser came on for Newell at half time, and he's a waste of space. Twice he sold us out for a 1v1, one of them fuckin 3 yards from goal. Should be taken out back and booted down the road. I hope we don't bring him back next season. One trick pony who can't affect a game. This sub should've been Mulligan.
Scarlett, came on for the injured Hanley and had I think, our only shot on target? clever move from a freekick, had everyone sleeping except whoever cleared off the line for them.
Suto, chased a ball once I think, can't think of much else. came on at right wing for Elding.
The Manager,
Once again Sir Dave got it all wrong on a big game.
Injuries didn't help him manage the game today, but even the subs were wrong imo. Why Campbell doesn't get on is beyond belief imo. Whether you like him or not, the results since he came in warranted his spot.
Went to a 433 once we were forced to take Hanley off too. Which was a nice change, but we done fuck all with it. It definitely hadn't been worked on prior though, because Cadden kept telling Chaiwa where to be.
I think his tactics get what they deserve. Motherwell 100% deserved to win that game and we didn't really do anything to resist that happening.
We've finished a disappointing season, with a disappointing result and performance.
Thank fuck Celtic done their job, or today would've been the worst day in history. We can celebrate their failure, but the reality is they are half a seasons worth of points ahead of us. Whether we were fourth or fifth, that's the gap between us.
Anyway, that's my thoughts.
I'm broken after getting home at half 4 this morning, so I'm away for a nap, what's your thoughts?
I've tried to keep it just about today, the season reviews and breakdowns will come in hundreds of threads in the coming weeks!
Hibs always, Fuck the Hearts!
No more Celtic songs at Easter Road please.
Signing out, on our 150th year!
if anything this season has taught us is the unthinkable can be achieved if you're no a jambottler. Thank fuck that season is over, hopefully some fresh faces in the building in the summer.
