(06-03-2023, 00:55)ritchiebaby Wrote: I watched the full Livingston game on BBC Alba last night and some of the same defensive concerns still keep cropping up. For Hibs to win on Wednesday, Youan's performance will be critical, with the Rangers' defence also looking shaky. I'm sure McGregor will be shielded by the referee once again despite committing at least one foul in the box.
Just back from ER and I must say what a prophetic first line. 1-4 and Hibs defensively rotten tonight. Who is our defensive coach???? The lack of cohesion and organisation from attacking/defensive mid to defence was nothing short of embarrassing. Also Marshall's ball distribution was downright awful tonight - hi-risk and causing mayhem with poor passing in the first half!!! Did Johnson not warn him to be careful during the HT team talk??? Obviously not because the goalie played a big part in flogging this game!!! I must also comment that I would've "hooked" Hendo after 30 mins - not his type of match (too physical and hi-press!) and booed off by many Hibs fans when he was eventually replaced late on in the second half! IMO Johnson's starting line up and formation was downright wrong from the off!! Youan sadly had an off night and played a big part in negligently flogging the second goal with a lack of awareness and simple ball control although he should've scored on a one-on-one attack move v McGregor - you kick the ball hard and low past the goalie's ankles FFS, not high as you give him a chance to save /deflect the ball!!!!!!!!! Nisbet again had a more difficult chance v McGregor, really should've done better though as he is very capable of scoring in that kinda situation - a very disappointing effort that wouldn't have affected the result, but try to seriously score FFS!! Too many Hibs players gave it up tonight after one too many of Marshall's gaffes in giving the ball away and creating a needless threat from Rangers forwards and damaging goals conceded!!