Well it's back to league footie business after another very depressing week for the reputation of the game in Scotland - World Cup failure and team/player weaknesses evident for all to see.
I think Neil Lennon will revert back to what he probably regards as his most secure side to 'do the biz' at Stark's Pk. The last time when I quickly drove up to this venue, it was the midweek play-off match in which Hibs undeservedly lost 1-0 but it was the old story of lotsa possession but the chances created were not being converted, even 'one on one' run ins on the Raith goalie!
They 'park the bus', if they still have an interest in the game they wait for the final quarter and then they have a go and try to 'steal the game'!! We thankfully changed that in the return leg but it wasn't good enough! 
I think Lenny's team will look like this one:
Rocky
Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevo
Fontaine
Bartley McGinn Fyvie
Holt Cummings/Keatings
Subs: Boyle, McGeouch, Shinnie, Forster, Crane, Eardley
Lennon's job is to 'lift' this team from it's sluggish, lethargic state particularly up front where it's very clear that chances are being created but they are not being converted by the usual suspects. We're still in a good position hovering around the top of the Championship and there is an opportunity to possibly top the league by Saturday night but that has to be earned with a good, competent 90 mins of effort and endeavour. I'll wish the guys good luck but luck should not enter the equation as Hibs are definitely a superior side to this average Raith team. All I'd say is keep a close eye on Skacel and 'kick him off the park' if necessary as I'm aware of these little coincidences where 'over the hill' strikers like him and Dobbie (and others) do some damage to Hibs defences that are not vigilant enough to deal with them. Ultimately it's all about what we do and lifting our performances to a far more positive level of commitment!
GGTTH
I think Neil Lennon will revert back to what he probably regards as his most secure side to 'do the biz' at Stark's Pk. The last time when I quickly drove up to this venue, it was the midweek play-off match in which Hibs undeservedly lost 1-0 but it was the old story of lotsa possession but the chances created were not being converted, even 'one on one' run ins on the Raith goalie!
They 'park the bus', if they still have an interest in the game they wait for the final quarter and then they have a go and try to 'steal the game'!! We thankfully changed that in the return leg but it wasn't good enough! I think Lenny's team will look like this one:
Rocky
Gray McGregor Hanlon Stevo
Fontaine
Bartley McGinn Fyvie
Holt Cummings/Keatings
Subs: Boyle, McGeouch, Shinnie, Forster, Crane, Eardley
Lennon's job is to 'lift' this team from it's sluggish, lethargic state particularly up front where it's very clear that chances are being created but they are not being converted by the usual suspects. We're still in a good position hovering around the top of the Championship and there is an opportunity to possibly top the league by Saturday night but that has to be earned with a good, competent 90 mins of effort and endeavour. I'll wish the guys good luck but luck should not enter the equation as Hibs are definitely a superior side to this average Raith team. All I'd say is keep a close eye on Skacel and 'kick him off the park' if necessary as I'm aware of these little coincidences where 'over the hill' strikers like him and Dobbie (and others) do some damage to Hibs defences that are not vigilant enough to deal with them. Ultimately it's all about what we do and lifting our performances to a far more positive level of commitment!
GGTTH
