This will be interesting with Duncan and Cox in contention again and I reckon Foran should be rested - on the bench - even if he is fit.

My team would be:

ESSON

DUFF ROSSCOE GRANTY SHINNIE

HAYES DUNCAN COX ROSS

OBDHIAMBHO

ROONEY

But I reckon TB will go fer:

ESSON

McCANN ROSSCOE GRANTY SHINNIE

HAYES DUNCAN DUFF ROSS

FORAN

ROONEY

Think you are right about that and I would prefer to see your selection than the suggested TB selection.

I suspect that Foran is always so desperate to play, he makes light of his stomach muscle problem, but it is clearly affecting his play, and he should be rested. He could create serious long term problems if he insists on trying to play through the pain barrier.

Johnboy agrees with IHE - is this Remembrance Sunday or wot - or are ya on the Opium bong already.

Something in the back of my head is telling me that the situation with Forans stomach was in the papers earlier in the year and it was stated that whilst it was creating discomfort, playing wasn't doing him any further damage.

In saying that, he does look to have been suffering more the last couple of games I have seen, and whilst he may not be doing any more damage, I think it is having an impact on his game.

The question is....are we better off with an 80% fit Foran or someone else? For me, that all depends on the opposition. If/When we are up against more physical opponents I think we need his presence on the park, but I do think Butcher should (and perhaps might be desperate to) seek opportunities to rest him....if it's going to help.

I don't think his playing has cost us any games and we have to trust that Terry knows what the situation is, is keeping a handle on it and will change it if/when it looks likely to become a hindrance to the team.

ESSON

DUFF ROSSCOE GRANTY SHINNIE

HAYES DUNCAN COX ROSS

ROONEY OBDHIAMBHO

4-4-2 at home?

Agree with IHE's post and would prefere to see the "I would" line up rather than Butchers. Foran 100% needs a rest, keep him fresh for Caley away!

McCann won't be playing as Hibs are the opposition

Liking IHE's team but i would stick with the same formation we genereally use.

Esson

Duff, Tokely, Munro, Shinnie

Cox, Duncan

Hayes, Odhiambo, Ross (depending on Forans fitness)

Rooney

Subs: Tuffey, Golabek, McBain, Morrison, Sanchez, Foran/Ross, Sutherland

Foran is picking up a booking per game at the rate he is going it will be an enforced rest.

If his points total dont get him, the stomach injury surely will.

His stomach wouldn't hurt so much if he didn't shout so loudly at his own team mates.

Esson

Duff Tokely Munro Shinnie

Morrison Cox

Hayes/Ross Odhiambo Hayes/Ross

Rooney

Subs: Tuffey, Golabek, Mcbain, Sanchez, Foran, Duncan?

Where was Duncan on saturday? Not even on the bench

-----------------------Esson

Duff --------------------------------------Shinnie

-----------------Tokely Munro©

--------Duncan-------------------Cox

Ross-------Sanchez--------------Hayes

-----------------------Rooney

Subs: Tuffey,Mcbain, Foran, Odhiambo,Morrison, Innes

Sanchez is needing a run out i think aach give him a chance, Odiambo super sub, Mcbain because i enjoy watching him warm up (watching the game) I have a soft spot for him (just hope he doesnt get used and hurts himself..) Foran Resting but on the touch line to shout, Morrison just cos we need a back up for the mid drift.

Russell pulled his Groin I believe before the Well game IIRC.

With Hibs being on a somewhat resurgence over the last couple of games I would start with a 4-3-3 and play Duncan in the middle (if he's fit) and stick Duff to right back to cover for McCann. Personally I'd have him there anyway as his distribution is far better than McCanns. Leave Odi on the bench and try and contain the midfield and pass them out of the game.

I also agree Foran needs to be rested, he can't keep playing with his stomach problem but then I think he's the type of player who gives his all and always wants to play. It's a tough decision for TB, do you leave out your determined captain who'll fight for the cause or do you bring someone else in and leave him on the bench? If it were me for this game I'd bring Cox in instead, Foran would make more of an impact from the bench than Cox would if roles were reversed.

Ooooh...

Duncan scoring against Broon...

That's a nice thought.

---------Ryan octopus esson

The interceptor, Superman, The Rock, Junior

------The General, Van Morrison.

Johnny whizz-----------------Rocket Ross

----------Flash Eric

------------Grande Balls

Good to hear Duncan's back and Cox could start

A wee Question (probaly stupid): why can Derek Riordan play this week but not next?

Just because he can.

Thanks for the help.......

You're welcome, here to help.

"every little helps"

managed to get an answer. He must be on 5 bookings.

Just wish he was suspened tomorrow

Ah well. We can take him on!

Edited November 19, 201015 yr by MissICT

It's on the SFA web site, discipline.

DEREK RIORDAN (HIBERNIAN F.C.)

1 SPL First Team match immediate

and 1 SPL First Team match from 21/11/2010

Decided by the sfa disciplinary committee.

He was sent off in the Edinburgh derby a couple of weeks ago.

Thanks.... No bothered about it now.....

That sounds a bit of a strange ruling. Why not just the next 2 matches? It would be typical if he scores against us when by any sensible decision he would be banned. Mind you, I don't care if he does score as long as we score more than they do.

I found it a bit weird in all. But as you say as long as we score more than them.

Who will start? Cox or Shinnie?

Edited November 19, 201015 yr by MissICT