Hibernian fans react to Conference League play-off progress
Hibernian secured their spot in the Conference League play-off with a goalless draw against Shkendija in North Macedonia on Thursday night. The result, combined with a 1-0 win at Easter Road last week, sees Hibs progress to the next stage of the competition. League standing: 7th in Premiership, 3 pts, 1W-0D-1L from 2 games, recent form WL.
What did the fans say?
Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the performance. Calum praised the clean sheet, calling it a 'professional job' despite the lack of excitement. John agreed, stating that the result was all that mattered, and felt the team were never in danger. Kenny, however, urged manager David Gray to be more positive, arguing that the team can beat teams around them without resorting to defensive tactics.
What were the criticisms?
Some fans were less impressed with the performance. A Graham described Shkendija as 'awful' and criticized Hibs' lacklustre display up front. Eddie echoed these sentiments, calling the football 'really poor' and highlighting the team's struggles with possession. The team's record signing has yet to get a game, adding to the frustration.
What comes next for Hibernian?
Hibs will now focus on their next fixture, a home game against Aberdeen on 19th September. Currently sidelined players Nicky Cadden and Rocky Bushiri will be hoping to return to action soon. With 3 points behind leaders Celtic, the team will be looking to improve their league standing in the coming weeks.
