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Matty hosts a Hibs Phone In after back-to-back wins over Hearts and Aberdeen. The panel discusses the team’s changing style, growing confidence and togetherness, the impact of players returning to the side, and what the results could mean for Hibs’ season.They also debate finishing and expected goals, striker options, league ambitions and the cost of the cup final tickets. How far can Hibs go from here?

How did Hibs’ tactical changes help turn recent performances around? On this episode of The xG Files, Matty, Colin and analyst Craig break down Hibs’ approach with the tactics board, exploring the movement, pressing and midfield combinations behind their improved play.They look at how Hibs create overloads, rotate positions and play forward to beat the press, with a closer look at the impact of Joe Newell, Jamie McGrath, Martin Boyle and Josh Mulligan. Craig also explains how Hibs’ shape shifts between building possession and defending—and where the system could be vulnerable.In this episode:Hibs’ attacking shape and midfield overloadsHow the press helped disrupt the oppositionJoe Newell’s influence and Mulligan’s roleThe contributions of McGrath and BoyleWhat Hibs can improve as the system developsWhat’s impressed you most about Hibs’ recent tactical evolution? Share your thoughts in the comments.Subscribe to Longbangers for more Hibs analysis, match reactions and fan discussions.#Hibs #HibernianFC #ScottishFootball #FootballTactics #TheXGFiles

Hibs delivered a memorable 4–0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie—and Matty and Colin break down how they did it. From outstanding goals and key performances to Hibs’ forward-thinking football, this is a full match reaction to a huge result on the road.The lads discuss the team selection, Hibs’ midfield balance, the impact of the new coaching approach and the young players stepping up. They also look at Aberdeen’s chances, the defensive work still to improve, and whether Hibs can build on this momentum.What stood out most from Hibs’ win at Pittodrie? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe to Longbangers for more Hibs match reactions, previews and analysis.#Hibs #AberdeenFC #Pittodrie #ScottishFootball

After the high of beating Hearts in the semi-final, Matty and Colin look ahead to Hibs’ trip to Aberdeen. They discuss the injury concerns, possible team changes and how Hibs can carry their recent momentum into the match. Plus, they talk tactics, backing the players through difficult spells and share their score predictions.

Matty is joined by Hibs supporters to look back on a dramatic 2–1 Edinburgh derby win over Hearts at Hampden—and what it means for the team’s confidence and season.The discussion covers Hibs’ comeback, the team’s shape and attacking play, the defensive performance, the atmosphere at the semi-final and the growing belief in the manager’s approach. The panel also looks ahead to Saturday’s league match against Aberdeen and shares its predictions.What stood out most from the Hampden win, and can Hibs carry that performance into the league? Let us know in the comments.

How did Hibs take Hearts apart in the semi-final? On The xG Files, Matty and Colin are joined by analyst Craig for a tactics board breakdown of the win that sent Hibs to the Premier Sports Cup final. In this episode: 🎯 How Hibs overloaded Hearts in midfield and why Hearts' press let them in 🔄 Hibs' out-of-possession shape and how it stopped Hearts using their extra man 🔺 The triangles and rotations that made the first half work ⚖️ Strengths and limits of Radek's high-press, attack-first approach 🧤 Salinger, zonal marking at set pieces and the Braga goal 💬 Your YouTube questions: Sunday's XI, Mulligan's role, Boyle on the left, Joe Newell and the centre-back partnership 🔮 Looking ahead to the final against Rangers

Hibs are in the League Cup final. Matty and Colin go through the 2-1 semi-final win over Hearts at Hampden while it's still fresh. They cover the early setback, the performances that won it, and the Hearts concussion substitution that's still causing a stir. In this episode: ⚽ First thoughts: a two-minute setback, then Hibs take control 📋 The line-up, the injury list and Boyle's surprise start 🎯 Boyle's goal from Yule's pass through the lines and Eldon's hold-up, then McGrath's second 🔒 How Hibs managed the second half and Salinger's long kicks ⭐ Standout performances from Newell, Boyle, Mulligan, Chaiwa and Kerr 🩹 The Hearts concussion sub and whether it should lead to a ban 💬 Your YouTube and Twitter comments 🧠 Radek's impact: the tactics, the dressing room speech and what it means for the manager 🔮 Who comes back from injury, and how the final against Rangers looks

The semi-final is on Sunday, and Matty and Colin are previewing it live from the Friday 4 o'clock Hibs show. They cover the latest injury news, who should start, Hearts' main threats and how Hibs can get at them. Then they give their score predictions.In this episode:🩹 Injury news: Boyle, Wright and Chaiwa could be available, but who should start?📋 Team selection: stick with the Wednesday side or go back to the team that started against Celtic?⚡ Hearts' threats, including McPake and Miller, and why the big Hampden pitch could help Hibs🔒 The hoodoos Hibs need to break, including 14 or 15 games without a clean sheet🟨 Referee and bookings: the pattern in recent derbies💬 Your YouTube comments: score predictions, Joe Newell and Klidje🏆 Who needs to step up on the biggest stage, and Reedijk's biggest game yet🔮 Score predictions