Hibs unravel again, but is the real problem deeper than the new manager?A brutal opening day under Reedijk brings instant panic from supporters, but this episode asks the bigger question: is one match really enough to judge a team that still looks built on shaky recruitment, mixed messages, and years of bad habits? Matty and Colin dig into the tactical confusion, the furious fan reaction, and the moments that hinted at something better before it all fell apart.They break down the unexpected starting XI, why the shape looked more like a 4-1-4-1 than the reported 4-2-3-1, and how that affected the balance of the team. You’ll hear why Josh Mulligan’s missed chance, too many hesitant passes, and repeated wrong decisions in the final third became the story of the day, even before Dundee United exposed the gaps and forced Hibs back into old patterns.We also get into the red card, the debate around the referee’s advantage call, and whether the dismissal was harsh, inevitable, or simply the result of another moment of poor game management. Along the way, they tackle the wider issues that keep resurfacing - recruitment, positional discipline, lack of cutting edge, and the frustration of watching a squad that still doesn’t look like a team.Reedijk’s post-match honesty, the role of his coaching staff, and the expectations around how quickly change can actually happen all come under the microscope too. If you’re trying to make sense of the chaos, separate the overreaction from the genuine concerns, and figure out whether there are real signs of progress hiding inside a disappointing defeat, this one is for you.Perfect for Hibs fans who want the straight-talking breakdown of what went wrong, what might be fixable, and why patience may be the hardest ask of all.
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