18-09-2019, 15:05
Well this 1st Embro Derby of the season is one of the oddest in the fact that both teams are "mince" and the managers are under intense pressure to "save their jobs" because they have not done enough to justify remaining at either Embro footie club. It is relegation form, pure n simple.
It is a home game for Hibs but that means nothing unless Hecky finally sets up his team to 1. Shut the back door firmly with his most trusted defence 2. Score the requisite goals with an appropriate blend of forwards and a balanced midfield formation to "make it happen". They will have a huge Hibs support backing them on Sunday. So there is no excuse for not being motivated to win a game v a team that is bottom of the Scottish Premiership and in crisis with lotsa unhappy fans wanting Levein ousted asap. IMO the ball is in Hecky's court and I'm curious to see what starting line up is chosen and also what tactics he employs this time. My prediction re this game is a boring draw but I hope I'm wrong and Hibs "jump out the traps" to play good, expansive footie but not "holding my breath" with Heckingbottom in charge.
GGTTH
It is a home game for Hibs but that means nothing unless Hecky finally sets up his team to 1. Shut the back door firmly with his most trusted defence 2. Score the requisite goals with an appropriate blend of forwards and a balanced midfield formation to "make it happen". They will have a huge Hibs support backing them on Sunday. So there is no excuse for not being motivated to win a game v a team that is bottom of the Scottish Premiership and in crisis with lotsa unhappy fans wanting Levein ousted asap. IMO the ball is in Hecky's court and I'm curious to see what starting line up is chosen and also what tactics he employs this time. My prediction re this game is a boring draw but I hope I'm wrong and Hibs "jump out the traps" to play good, expansive footie but not "holding my breath" with Heckingbottom in charge.
GGTTH