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Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - 0762 - 02-03-2017
Well it's back to Scottish Cup business at an almost sold out ER Stadium. Do Hibs deserve that support? I don't believe they do after the past couple of 'disinterested' league performances by a good number of Hibs players!!!
I'm delighted this is a home tie and I wanna see Hibs 'grab this match by the scruff of the neck' with a high energy, tough performance v fairly weak opposition. I listened to their previous match reports in their Scottish Cup ties v Clyde and this Ayr side is a poor one but there's no doubt they will try to 'raise their game' all the same. Hibs have definitely nurtured an element of doubt amongst the Cabbage support and no f###### wonder after the uninspiring events since turning over the Hearts but injuries have 'disturbed' our defensive formation and the fall back position of not losing goals has not been enforced. IMO 'secure the back door' and take it from there in league and cup commitments. I'm hoping that the likes of Ambrose has one match and a few days training to at least familiarise himself with Hibs players who he has not played alongside before - not perfect but it's better than nothing! I'd also be tempted to rest John McGinn whose wee brother 'showed him up' at New Saint Mirren Park and he didn't exactly excel v the Pars either! However, his natural replacement would be Dylan Mac who is not available. The other option is a high risk punt on Martin replacing him? I'm also tempted to drop Boyle and give Keatings a run but there is a 'much of a muchness' between this pair. We are definitely gonna attack Ayr United and I'd also like to see a 'physicality element' forced on our opponents. I'll be surprised if Hibs lose this game esp in front of such a huge support that will be there to back the boys. They shouldn't be playing footie if they can't 'raise their game' with that kinda backing!! C'mon Hibs - lets win this match and pick up some much needed momentum before we visit Tannadice with a huge Hibs away support again heading north to provide the requisite solid encouragement!!
GGTTH
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - HerefordBull - 02-03-2017
I'd play the development side and rest our players for the important game v Dundee United coming up........stuff the Cup.
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - hibeejim21 - 02-03-2017
The players will want to play at Hampden in the semis. Ayr will be right up for it.
I sense a narrow hibs win on the cards.
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - 0762 - 02-03-2017
As long as it's a win, that'll do me fine!
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - hibeejim21 - 04-03-2017
I wonder who will play CB today ? I don't think bartley is comfortable there and mclean's match fitness has to be even more of a doubt than ambrose's.
We will see i guess.
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - 0762 - 04-03-2017
It has to be Ambrose IMO with McLean poss alongside him.
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - hfcbounce - 04-03-2017
Very Professional performance today HFC started really well just like the Dunfermline game only for ayr utd to score a wonder goal then the sending off IMO it could have been a whole lot worse for super John McGinn the defender never made any attempt other than to take him out.
I thought he should have walked before he did for the tackle on grant holt. Enter wee Keats and puts the game o bed wi a cracking header so it's back to Hampden yeeessssssss
HERE WE GO 2 IN A ROW
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - HerefordBull - 04-03-2017
As long as we beat Dundee United next week I will not mind.
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - 0762 - 04-03-2017
Here we go, cheerio cheerio!
That's 5 x cup semi-finals in six seasons for Hibs - that is very good consistent success in anybody's estimation and I have a hunch that we are gonna be paired with the Hoops if they likely demolish the Buddies at Celtic Park - the usual coincidence with Lenny's strong Celtic background, an ex manager facing the Messiah in Rodgers!
RE: Scottish Cup quarter-final: Hibs v Ayr Utd, 4 March, KO 3.00pm - hibeejim21 - 04-03-2017
OHHHH 'the hi bees are going to hampden....the hertz are staying in shandon'
(04-03-2017, 20:31)0762 Wrote: Here we go, cheerio cheerio!
I'd take sevco,they are the weakest of our potential opponents. The only downside would be the atmosphere would be poisonous,our fans xxxx detest the stain on scottish fitba that they are,not to mention the fallout from last years final leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.
Anyway whoever we get we need to put it out our minds - we have 6 or 7 games to play before the semi. Every one of them vital.
Was quite pleased with that display the day. Was very surprised to see jordan back in the side, holt was excellent up top with cummings less so. I noticed lennon giving him pelters at one stage,and jordan.
Credit to ayr who defended bravely and scored one of the best hits i've seen this season. They and their decent support can be very proud of themselves today.
Watched ambrose closely this afternoon. His passing was a bit 'off' in the first half i thought,but he got better and stronger as the game went on as did jordan.