boabie 230 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 This level of pessimism leading into a game against Hibs astounds me. We've beaten them in the last two games that were important - convincingly. Past head to head form means nothing in a cup final TF. It's a one-off game where one referee mistake, rash tackle, howler, or anything else can decide how it turns out. I believe we'll win. But wouldn't put my mortgage on it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Definitely hard to call, but I'm confident. PS: The 12 games played over the last two seasons against them - 6 wins each, Rangers 20 goals, Hibs 19. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,082 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Many fellow Bears appear to be of the opinion that Hibs exist in a permanent bubble of disappointment. Nineteen hundred and two and all that. The law of averages will kick in; hopefully not against Rangers. We must start the way we did at the start of the season, hard running, closing the space, challenging continually for the ball high up the pitch. Give it everything for thirty minutes and if Hibs are suffering both physical and cerebral fatigue, we will exploit it. Create a few chances in this period, take a couple, we will be fine. However, if we allow them to play their way in, and allow crosses and set pieces into our box, then it could be a long afternoon. Half an hour's work at the maximum should do it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,004 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Lawrie Reilly and Gordon Smith couldn't do it. Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton couldn't do it. Why be worried about Cummings and McGinn? There's no such thing as the law of averages. Why am I still worried? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,723 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Lawrie Reilly and Gordon Smith couldn't do it. Jimmy O'Rourke and Pat Stanton couldn't do it. Why be worried about Cummings and McGinn? There's no such thing as the law of averages. Why am I still worried? That is prematch nerves mate!,relax and enjoy the game! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,082 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just a thought, I was expecting poster, 'neutralscot' to make a reappearance this week. Are we forsaken? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,723 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Some more of this please Rangers 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MacK1950 2,376 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Biggest problem I see as having played so often this season MW's tactics will be well known to them and might be a factor. In saying that I feel sure that we will win. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Biggest problem I see as having played so often this season MW's tactics will be well known to them and might be a factor.In saying that I feel sure that we will win. I'll be honest here Mac when I say that MW's tactics don't seem to be too difficult to work out - we will attack and I suspect every manager in Scotland will know that. It is counteracting those tactics that other teams have to work out. For what it's worth I think we'll play our usual game. Hivs will look to hit us on the break or use set pieces for an advantage. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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