Hibs finally stop the bleeding, but the real story is bigger than a 1-1 draw. Matty and Colin W break down a flat, frustrated performance against Aberdeen, the penalty that rescued a point, and the deeper question hanging over the club: who actually fits this team, and who does the new head coach need to build around?
What starts as a post-match reaction turns into a sharp, no-nonsense diagnosis of Hibs’ season so far. The lads dig into the slow, confidence-drained tempo, the midfield gaps, the senior players who need to lead, and why so many of the current decisions feel like a team trying to survive rather than control a game.
You’ll hear them get into:
why Hibs’ passing rhythm is killing momentum
the debate around Chaiwa, Mulligan, Newell, Lowe, Boyle, and Sutto
what went wrong with the midfield shape
why some players get hammered while others get a pass
the penalty call, the disallowed Aberdeen goal, and the referee’s inconsistent standards
the managerial search, including what Karel Gerrard would actually bring
Matty and Colin W also unpack the contrasting performances from key players like Wright, Mayer, and Newell, plus the frustrating lack of invention, the uncertainty around Nicky Cadden, and the wider tension between recruitment, tactics, and results.
Karol Gerearts is discussed as a possible new head coach, with a profile built around aggressive pressing, quick transitions, high intensity, and flexible attacking movement — exactly the kind of identity Hibs have been missing. The question is whether he can turn a collection of decent individuals into an actual team.
Essential listening if you’re a Hibs fan trying to make sense of a season that keeps promising more than it delivers.
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