Hibs v Livingston FC, Sat 28 August, KO 3.00pm

0762 · (This post was last modified: 28-08-2021, 00:06 by 0762.)

I think this is a good fixture for Hibs to play after that disappointing draw v Dundee last Sunday. I've studied Livy's form up to now and their manager is in a weak position where he has seen a reasonable team from last season effectively being dismantled due to a predominance of expired loan deals plus big Marv is "out of the frame" and now on their coaching staff. The weather is excellent tomorrow, the pitch in great condition, a big Hibs crowd expected and I'm sure Hibs will "show up" for this match. No Doidgy for a few months, Nisbet likely to return up front with Scott alongside him. I think Gogic must return to the subs' bench as we've discovered Hibs have a better midfield contribution with an alternative formation. C'mon Hibs! The target is to win and stay in top SP position for as long as poss.

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hibeejim21 · 28-08-2021, 16:07

Gogic drops to the bench after a couple of shockers and Nisbet comes in to team up with Scott.

0762 · (This post was last modified: 29-08-2021, 14:30 by 0762.)

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/matches/hi...vingston-1

FT 2-0 and all well in a match that was frustrating for Hibs in the 1st half as Livy effectively trying to "park the bus". But the 2nd half produced a Hibs urgency and goals to match from Niisbet and Boyly. Scotty Allan also scoring a cracking goal that was sadly disallowed - c'est la vie. Anyway, job done and Hibs still hold top spot on GD, a good afternoon for Hibs and fans alike! Thumb up

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**HerefordBull** · (This post was last modified: 28-08-2021, 23:16 by HerefordBull.)

Livingston had so many injuries and then players falling sick during the game they were only ever going to park the bus and as a defensive unit did pretty well.

Hope the lad Anderson who suffered a diabetic fit just before half time recovers OK.

3 points are welcome but we now have much tougher games looming starting with the derby at Tynie. We'll see how are squad copes with the rigors of these games. Sincerely hope we get at least 2 more players in before the window closes, or............ Huh

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hibeejim21 · 29-08-2021, 11:35

First half was a bit flat, but we were always composed against a team that can be hard to break down. Thought Mcgregor had a very solid game.

Top of the league and unbeaten - cannot complain about that. Next stop is the PBS and they will be full of confidence the now.

0762 · 29-08-2021, 15:00

That must be some head injury that Paul Hanlon picked up v Rijeka. The Hibs medical staff clearly learnt a harsh lesson playing him too early and now taking no chances. Re this upcoming Hertz match, don't be fooled by their good form. Two of their testy matches to scrutinise are the games at Celtic park v the Hoops and their recent match v the Dons at the PBH. They should've been 6-1 down by the HT whistle at Celtic Park and beaten 9-1 by FT. Their star player is their goalie, Gordon, who is no doubt a top player in this Scot Prem and will likely play for Scotland v Austria in Wednesday's World Cup opener. However, the striking from various players in this match v this goalie was woeful as they should've been rightly "hammered" in a hi-press performance they just couldn't cope with! The Aberdeen match again exposed Hertz mid and defensive frailties and the common factor is again Gordon having various great saves. However, bear in mind this goalie has been a historical "bugbear" to past Hibs sides that should've beaten them in so many instances, a case of take your scoring opps (there will definitely be goal opps in this match!!) and dinnae give the goalie a "sniff" of saving a shot from an easy opp to score.