Ep380 It’s The Win That Counts

Hibs survive a banana skin, but the performance raises bigger questions

A gritty cup win, two straight clean sheets, and a place in the next round - but Hibs also spent long spells making life far harder than it needed to be. After a bright start and an early goal, the conversation turns to why the game drifted, whether the team switched off, and what this says about David Gray’s side after a brutal run of fixtures.

Matty, Colin, and John break down the selection calls, the shape, and the players who stood out when Hibs needed them most. They get into Newell’s unexpectedly strong showing, Mayor’s growing confidence, Iredale’s return, Megwa’s role switch, and why Salinger’s saves may have been the difference between progress and a very different mood on the final whistle.

You'll hear:

why the opening 20 minutes looked like it could become a comfortable afternoon

how Hibs created the better chances even when the football got scrappy

the VAR-overturned penalty that could have changed everything

why some listeners think the style of play is still a real concern

which Hibs players are starting to look more settled, and which ones still need more time

There’s also plenty on the bigger picture. With Belgium on Thursday, a packed schedule, and pressure still hovering over the manager despite the results, this episode asks the question Hibs fans are already debating: how long can you win like this before the performances have to catch up?

Essential listening if you want the honest fan reaction to a cup tie that was job done on the scoreboard, but messy enough to leave plenty to argue about.

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