Fans Reflect on Hibs’ Hard-Fought 3-1 Win Over Ross County

Readers were invited to share their opinions regarding Hibernian’s 3-1 victory against Ross County. Here is a compilation of their responses: Matt described the team’s performance as a mix, being “terrible for 40 and pretty good for 50,” which he felt encapsulated Hibs’ inconsistent “Jekyll and Hyde” character this season. He concluded that the three points were well-earned and significant, moving the team away from the bottom of the league standings. Stephen acknowledged the positive outcome but stressed the necessity for the team to build on this success and maintain focus from the start of future matches. He suggested that a stronger opponent might have secured the win earlier in the first half. He encouraged Hibs to “Keep it up.” Kenny characterized the match as crucial, noting that despite an unpolished performance, the desired outcome was achieved. He pointed out that some players still lacked sufficient effort without possession and emphasized the need to secure points in the upcoming two fixtures, expressing hope for team reinforcements in January. He also conveyed satisfaction for David Gray. Craig viewed the victory as essential but felt the final score significantly overstated Hibs’ dominance. He highlighted issues such as frequent loss of possession, slow passing, and excessive individual play. Despite these criticisms, he expressed relief at securing the three points and hoped the team would gain comfort from “not being bottom” and continue to push on, urging them to “string some wins together!” Andy expressed concern over the initial 20 minutes, contrasting the pressure of a home game against Ross County with the perceived lack of pressure at Celtic Park. He praised Dwight Gayle’s experienced play, suggesting he could be a valuable acquisition, and underscored the importance of the three points given the team’s involvement in a relegation struggle. Allan described the match as a “terrible game of football” for both sets of supporters but welcomed the three points, noting that Hibs had previously played better without earning any. He identified the pre-half-time goal as crucial for momentum and credited substitutions for positively influencing the game. He accepted the “ugly win” for the sake of the points and league position, concluding with “Onwards and upwards now.” Jordan observed a “very shaky start” from Hibs, but noted their subsequent improvement, becoming the superior team for most of the game. He specifically highlighted Elie Youan’s enhanced performance and successful penalty conversion under pressure. Despite making the game challenging for themselves before securing the third goal, Jordan emphasized the critical nature of the three points. John attributed Hibs’ poor opening to a “lack of courage and belief,” considering them fortunate to be tied at halftime. He stated that Hibs significantly improved in the second half, meriting the win. He also criticized “time wasting by VAR and an incompetent referee” for detracting from the spectator experience. Martin remarked that the game was “Bit cagey at times and sometimes you have to win ugly,” asserting that “Three points are three points.” He acknowledged the visible “effort and camaraderie” and expressed anticipation for potential team additions in January. George noted the victory but deemed the match forgettable, suggesting that “nerves got the better of us,” which he found disappointing after recent performances. He credited a “cheeky equaliser from two old pros” for turning the game around in the second half. He concluded that “Sir David” would need to re-evaluate strategies for the upcoming match at Pittodrie, humorously implying Aberdeen would face an unpredictable Hibs team. Sandi Toksvig is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi and Alan DaviesGrab the mic for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and more…Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are back for the festivities at Longleat Safari ParkFrom micro plastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year© 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.