Match Preview Hibs v KAAA Gent

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Purple & Green

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We don't seem to have attracted many Gent fans to the forum. Maybe they view us as insignificant, maybe there just aren't many of them. Maybe they're just no that bothered about football.

I read somewhere that the attendance last week was 11,534. I can't lie, it surprised me for a pretty vital game.

So, after the weekend off, we're back in action on Thursday in what is probably the biggest game since eh last seasons qualifying round. Like last season we've worked ourselves into a position of touching distance of group stage European Football. If we were to achieve that, well that would be just massive.

So there is the tricky little matter of the actual game to navigate, and you wonder if there is more from Gent. Did they rest their key players, did the underestimate us, did they have an off day. Will they like playing at an Easter Road full to the gunnels with Hibs fans. I don't know what to expect really, but I do know, I'd rather be in this position than not, and I'd like to be in it every year.

Savour the game, and the experience.

So, a team. This is tricky because I think although we're coming into form, some of our key creators are still coming back from injury. Bit of a risk to play them? Or keep them to go for it with half an hour to go. Tough calls.

I expect the team we will see will be something like this:

Sallinger

O' Hora Kerr Obita

Passlack Chaiwa Mulligan Mayor
[McGrath]
Elding

Lowe

Come on Hibs

The subs will be fluid depending on how the game goes, but I expect big appearances from Boyle, Suto, Campbell & Wright. If the circumstances dictate maybe Nicky Cadden.

That's my view, I'm more interested in hearing yours.

Hibernian Forever
 
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Purple & Green said:
We don't seem to have attracted many Gent fans to the forum. Maybe they view us as insignificant, maybe there just aren't many of them. Maybe they're just no that bothered about football.

I read somewhere that the attendance last week was 11,534. I can't lie, it surprised me for a pretty vital game.

So, after the weekend off, we're back in action on Thursday in what is probably the biggest game since eh last seasons qualifying round. Like last season we've worked ourselves into a position of touching distance of group stage European Football. If we were to achieve that, well that would be just massive.

So there is the tricky little matter of the actual game to navigate, and you wonder if there is more from Gent. Did they rest their key players, did the underestimate us, did they have an off day. Will they like playing at an Easter Road full to the gunnels with Hibs fans. I don't know what to expect really, but I do know, I'd rather be in this position than not, and I'd like to be in it every year.

Savour the game, and the experience.

So, a team. This is tricky because I think although we're coming into form, some of our key creators are still coming back from injury. Bit of a risk to play them? Or keep them to go for it with half an hour to go. Tough calls.

I expect the team we will see will be something like this:

Sallinger
O' Hora Kerr Obita

Passlack Chaiwa Mulligan Mayor

Elding

Lowe

Come on Hibs

The subs will be fluid depending on how the game goes, but I expect big appearances from Boyle, Suto, McGrath, Campbell & Wright. If the circumstances dictate maybe Nicky Cadden.

That's my view, I'm more interested in hearing yours.

Hibernian Forever
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Starting with 10 men not a good idea!
 
Purple & Green said:
We don't seem to have attracted many Gent fans to the forum. Maybe they view us as insignificant, maybe there just aren't many of them. Maybe they're just no that bothered about football.

I read somewhere that the attendance last week was 11,534. I can't lie, it surprised me for a pretty vital game.

So, after the weekend off, we're back in action on Thursday in what is probably the biggest game since eh last seasons qualifying round. Like last season we've worked ourselves into a position of touching distance of group stage European Football. If we were to achieve that, well that would be just massive.

So there is the tricky little matter of the actual game to navigate, and you wonder if there is more from Gent. Did they rest their key players, did the underestimate us, did they have an off day. Will they like playing at an Easter Road full to the gunnels with Hibs fans. I don't know what to expect really, but I do know, I'd rather be in this position than not, and I'd like to be in it every year.

Savour the game, and the experience.

So, a team. This is tricky because I think although we're coming into form, some of our key creators are still coming back from injury. Bit of a risk to play them? Or keep them to go for it with half an hour to go. Tough calls.

I expect the team we will see will be something like this:

Sallinger
O' Hora Kerr Obita

Passlack Chaiwa Mulligan Mayor

Elding

Lowe

Come on Hibs

The subs will be fluid depending on how the game goes, but I expect big appearances from Boyle, Suto, McGrath, Campbell & Wright. If the circumstances dictate maybe Nicky Cadden.

That's my view, I'm more interested in hearing yours.

Hibernian Forever
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Maybe can't get accommodation in Edinburgh...
 
Someone missing alongside Elding.
That's what I expect too. And I'm not sure who the last man will be.

Campbell for a rugged approach. Subs to bring the glory later would maybe be my decision.

McGrath maybe not fully ready yet, but most natural option left of that 2.

Wrights a super sub. Would keep it that way.

Boyle is the one who's most likely to have that extra bit about him on the night. Last season and this so far he's no been at his best, but he comes up when it matters. Euro qualy on the line, he might go that bit further.
 
A difficult choice for SDG, does he stick with Passlack who for me has imo been off his game or does he go with Megwa ? I don’t think Josh Campbell has played his way out of David’s plans either, does he stick with him. It’ll be really interesting to see who he goes with.
 
All things considered.
If it was me.

Sallinger
O'Hora Kerr Obita
Passlack Mulligan Chaiwa Mayor
Campbell
Elding Boyle
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Keeper, easy.
Back 3, easy.
Passlack, difficult. I think we're guilty of using him far too much when he's on the park. Spread it out, Mayor looks capable.
Midfield pair, easy.
Attacking mid, with Lowe out, Campbell is the cheap outball. He will challenge for that ball.
Up top, Campbell reduces the need for a Lowe, Elding and Boyle are a lot more versatile and can move around where I'd want Lowe on the penalty spot.
Campbell crashes the box. They'd cause problems.

Subs, Wright, Lowe, McGrath, Cadden
That's an attacking team with quite scary back up.

But, it's no me picking the team 😁
 
Need to try and get ahead with the starting eleven, and see if over the line with the subs. In that spirit, I’d go:
Sallinger
Passlack O’Hora Kerr Obita
Mulligan Chaiwa Mayor
Elding Lowe Boyle
 
No idea about the line-up but my guess would be pretty much the same team as last week.
I'd start Boyle without a doubt. We just have young laddies up front and badly need his experience there.
Boyle is such a talismanic player for the club and more importantly can get goals.

Re the game; I expect Gent to be significantly better than they were last week, and to dominate possession for big parts of the game.
They are an established and experienced European club having qualified for the last four group stages.
Having a full house and being at home should benefit Hibs, however IMO this will be a more difficult game for Hibs than the first leg was.
We are in reality a counter attacking team who absorb pressure then try to catch teams on the break.
Our style of play is better suited to away games.
Maybe we need to try something different on Thursday ?

Above all, we need to avoid losing an early goal and, to be honest, for Hibs to have a chance of winning we need to score first.
My concern for Thursday night is the same as it's been since the start of the season...where are the goals going to come from ?
We need players like Elding, Lowe, Boyle, Passlack etc to play above themselves and deliver.
Big performances from everyone will be required if we are going to have a chance of winning.

If we get the first goal, preferably as late on in the game as possible, I think we can do it.

Wrap up.
Heavy rain expected.
 
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The pressure has been cranked up now that the gunts have qualified...The 4 million quid prize money also drops into the clubs bank accounts a week before the transfer window closes. This game is massive for Hibs and David Gray personally
 
Thomo0762 said:
The pressure has been cranked up now that the gunts have qualified...The 4 million quid prize money also drops into the clubs bank accounts a week before the transfer window closes. This game is massive for Hibs and David Gray personally
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Doesn't the window close in like 4 days?
 
Thomo0762 said:
The pressure has been cranked up now that the gunts have qualified...The 4 million quid prize money also drops into the clubs bank accounts a week before the transfer window closes. This game is massive for Hibs and David Gray personally
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Exactly and there’s folk on here congratulating the Gunts on qualifying.
You just know what’s coming. We’ll get suckered tonight and have to listen to that shower gloating all season.
 
Beagle said:
Exactly and there’s folk on here congratulating the Gunts on qualifying.
You just know what’s coming. We’ll get suckered tonight and have to listen to that shower gloating all season.
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Or we'll go through!
Cheer up 😁
 
Beagle said:
Exactly and there’s folk on here congratulating the Gunts on qualifying.
You just know what’s coming. We’ll get suckered tonight and have to listen to that shower gloating all season.
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Another evening behind the sofa?
 
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