Well this is a "huge match" for Hibs v testy Championship opponents and I view this game as being 90 mins away from Hibs footie season being almost ended in terms of any real further interest in the Scottish Premiership as we are now too far away from 4th place, a consequence of Heckingbottom's awful management of the 1st team activities. I watched United's recent derby match v Dundee and came to the conclusion that Hibs can definitely beat the Tangerines but we are so "hot n cold" in our matches that one doesn't know what Hibs team is gonna "show up" at Tannadice. It is a Scottish Cup tie attracting a huge Hibs away support to Tannadice. Therefore I expect Jack Ross to field an attacking Hibs team that will go all out to win this cup tie in the true tradition of Hibs sides of the past. Also I wanna see a solid defence for a change! Rocky in goal , Naismith or Gray at RB and the ever faithful Stevo at LB. The current CBs to use are Hanlon and Magregor but I'd personally bring in Ryan Porteous to play in an "anchor" role in front of Hibs defence. Let him "battle" that area in a defensive mid capacity. Hibs midfield is where this game is gonna be won or lost. Hence Scott Allan should start in a forward role with Stevie Mallan omitted. Slivka to slot in to back up Allan and the pace of Boyly and Horgan hopefully can run amok!!! The CF position is definitely a crucial call for the manager and all I can say is "good luck re that decision" unless Mark McNulty is a surprise Hibs signing by then!! C'mon Hibs!
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