(24-04-2017, 22:06)ritchiebaby Wrote: Back yesterday from a wee holiday (freeing myself up for the Final) but watched the highlights. Everything that needed to be said about the game has already been said, but the comment from Lennon when asked whether he was surprised when some Hibs players didn't have the right attitude, was spot on. He said he wasn't surprised because he'd seen it before. That says it all in my opinion.
However we're getting our money's worth from Hibs nowadays and we must have the most consistent Scottish Cup record over the last few years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQs_w6bCZls
I reckon one of a few bizarre Hibs matches that Lenny will definitely refer to is the above SC semi-final of 2013 v Falkirk when Hibs went 0-3 down in the 1st half and there is a great similarity in lethargy to Saturday's semi-final v the Dons! I remember this match so much (a match that I attended) because of that fantastic 4-3 comeback with Sparky 'leading the charge' - what a game but defensive folly by Hibs all the same! Re Lenny's cutting criticism, I recall that he actually attended that match as Celtic's manager but he was late arriving at the stadium and then left early after observing what he wanted to see - a fragile Hibs defence without a 'shadow of a doubt'! Of course Celtic won the final against us very comfortably indeed and that was another failed attempt by Hibs!! Even last season's Scottish Cup semi-final v Dundee United was fraught with palpitations for Hibs fans like myself due to more defensive indecision but a legendary 'roly poly goalie' named Conrad Logan 'stepped up to the mark' and provided us with a 'brick wall' that foiled United's goal attempts to win this game. The rest is history with a victorious pk decider and an eventual historic 3-2 win v Rangers in the Scottish Cup final, 2016!
Lenny will hopefully resolve this 'lethargic culture' when it comes to these kinda games and ensure that Hibs 'show up' and play properly from the kick off!