Hibernian v Aston Villa - Europa Conference League Play Off Round First Leg

[lovejoy]

Only Young Cuellar and Petrov would be anywhere near the squad now, perhaps Guzan on the bench.

I think tonight will be like a cup tie against lower league opposition. They will come out like a house on fire and we need to take the sting out of it and then pick them off as fatigue sets in. It will be closer than we expect. 1-3.

[London Villan]

It's why I think we'll go 3421 - control the game for 20 mins then put our foot on the gas.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Hibernian v Aston Villa: Who was in the last Villa team in Europe?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66048204

I think Beye played Left Back and Cuellar on the Right. Gave away a needless corner for Rapid goal.

[eamonn]

Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?

No, but someone flung (slung?) a rat from their shoe and it sailed over Snappy Snaps, Jessops and Dixons in one fell swoop.

[Olneythelonely]

Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?

No, but someone flung (slung?) a rat from their shoe and it sailed over Snappy Snaps, Jessops and Dixons in one fell swoop.

Any pictures?

[Smirker]

Looking at their forum, the Hibs fans seem alright.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd imagine the biggest chance of any issues is with PAOK fans. And i'd also imagine that's a pretty slim chance.

[coreyfeldman]

I'd imagine the biggest chance of any issues is with PAOK fans. And i'd also imagine that's a pretty slim chance.

I'd be genuinely concerned about going to any Greek team away, there's basically violence before every match as all domestic games have no away fans so European ties is when the ultras can get their fix.

[olaftab]

Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?

No chairs being disturbed or motorbikes in Grassmarket so far.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Hibs always seem like a good bunch, so hopefully no aggro on either side.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Looking at their forum, the Hibs fans seem alright.

They must be the friendliest fans in Scotland. Plenty have Villa as their 'English team' though that may be because of SJM. They're all excited to see him back this evening.

[Olneythelonely]

Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?

No chairs being disturbed or motorbikes in Grassmarket so far.

Might see if there’s a Scottish car dealership in Stirchley that I can smash up if we lose.

[PeterWithe]

I'd imagine the biggest chance of any issues is with PAOK fans. And i'd also imagine that's a pretty slim chance.

I'd be genuinely concerned about going to any Greek team away, there's basically violence before every match as all domestic games have no away fans so European ties is when the ultras can get their fix.

Did I read that someone was stabbed to death at a game in Greece recently?

[PeterWithesShin]

It was this

A reminder that European matches aren't all jolly fun days.

AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb CL qualifier has been postponed.

A man has died after being stabbed in violence among fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb in Athens, police said.

The man was stabbed several times in clashes among fans of both clubs outside AEK’s stadium in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday, a police official said. Police said 100 to 120 Dinamo fans had shown up late on Monday near the AEK stadium, and where AEK fans had gathered.

Clashes broke out more than an hour after the visiting team’s training session ended and the team had left the stadium, with fans from both sides hurling flares, makeshift explosives and stones, police said.

Three Greek and five Croatian fans were also injured and being treated, and 98 people were arrested over taking part in the violence, the police official said.

Dinamo condemned the incident. “Such events are not in line with the values and ethics we promote as a club and community,” they said in a statement.

A Greek police spokesperson said the Champions League qualifying-round match between AEK and Dinamo scheduled to take place at AEK’s stadium on Tuesday had been postponed.

Greek football has been plagued by violence on and off the pitch and authorities have repeatedly promised to clean up the game. Fights between fans are frequent before or after a game despite heavy fines.

[Axl Rose]

Just found out my mate lives a 17 minute walk from Easter Road. But she's American and has no interest in that soccer.