Every remaining semi-finalist will "fancy their chances" now. Hibs will be the bookies favs due to their 3rd place position in the Scot Prem. However, I'd say many Scot footie fans will make Saint Johnstone the new favs as they have the best organised and solid defensive shape of all the remaining sides. I don't want Hibs to draw them in the semi-final! As said in a previous thread, Dundee United would be the ideal draw for Hibs as the guys know how to beat the Tangerines in a one-off cup tie - tactics and formation absolutely clear for the manager to deploy in an open match! I'm not so confident v St J as we're looking at a tight match with little space to create scoring opps - I'd describe it as a "killing stranglehold" in midfield that frustrates opponents and then they counter to take advantage. Therefore a strong discipline and focus must be instilled to not take them on with a gung ho mentality. As a Hibee, my biggest disappointment is that Hibs fans can't converge on Hampden Park in their record 1000s to back the "Cabbage n Ribs" in a huge vocal gesture of support for the team. IMO it definitely makes a difference contrary to what a lotta Rangers media people (and others) say re this issue.
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