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Deary me, but not really surprised to see that, thought that they might come out fired up.

A shot, by Sands of all people, HOORAAY.

Maybe see Hibs come out angry at the start of second half after the penalty award. Need to watch out for the 'robust' challenges, but also they may leave a bit of room to exploit early on if they come out flying.

Plenty of refreshment opportunities around Embra, even for the early kick off games. Plus, from plenty personal experience, the away stand at Easter Road is conducive to a good noise if it is full.

TAVPEN. Hopefully we can find a cure for the shooting shitbaggery second half, either that or the Bears behind the goal may have to suck one into the net.

Good possession and some decent passing phases but with fuck all end product, story of the season so far.

Right then Gers, get this done.

If I were a betting man I would seriously consider going for at least one red card today. Hibs will be more fired up for this one than they are against their supposed biggest rivals, and with the gangsta wannabe probably playing, it is more than likely that there will be a couple of controversial incidents during the game. Going for a tight away, 2-1 Gers.

Going to be very interesting to see how Gio sets up for this one. He may be tempted towards a more cautious approach given that it is the first leg, 'keep the zero' with hopefully a goal to take over there. On the other hand he may accept that we have got to try and take advantage of the Ibrox factor regardless of it being the first leg, and play what has become our normal European game at home, high tempo and controlled aggression, hopefully taking a couple of goals over there to give us a real chance of making it through. Whatever, still 30+ hours before game time and my stomach is churning at prospect before us, God knows what state I am many others will be in come kick off.

Guy is a penalty box poacher, end of. Feed him and he will score, what more do you want from an out and out No.9?

Some cunt will, no worries on that score.

HIVees getting beat before we play them next week. Good stuff, now all we need is for Killie to take advantage of their abomination of a pitch tomorrow for a Carlsberg weekend.

Bootiful, just bootiful.

WTF is going on at Shitawdrie?

Much, much better. Very comfortable apart from that one defensive slip when they probably should have scored. Our movement has them chasing shadows, we have about 75% possession, give it 15 into the second half I reckon they will be dead on their feet, just in time for Oor Alfie to step on to the stage.

Very least 4.

Far, far better handling of the 10-0-0 so far. Speed, passing and movement off the ball the only way to beat this, not the aimless punt into the box towards gigantic defenders. Keep it up Gers.

Tasty post, and yes, after a slowish start to the season, signs of improvement in our movement.

Still a good 15 to go, good chance to kill this at half time.

Fantastic finish, fantastic positioning.

Moving it like that is basically the only way to get through the low block, much more of that required.

Good to see Tav in the mood.

Their Ultras are boycotting apparently, difficult to tell the difference mind.

If only he had set up like how nearly every other Scottish team sets up against us. They would probably have escaped with a 2 or 3 nil at worst. As it is, 7-0, whit a hoot.