Episodes
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How Hibs Dismantled Aberdeen - The xG Files
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...
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Ep393 Perfect At Pittodrie
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’...
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What Aberdeen Tie Will Tell Us About Hibs - The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show
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...
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Phone In 4th November
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…
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How Hibs Beat Hearts - The xG Files
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 🔄...
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Ep392 Look Forward, Think Forward, Act Forward
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...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show 30th October
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...
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Phone In 29th October
Hibs have lost 2-1 to Celtic and drawn 1-1 with St Mirren, and a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hearts is on Sunday. Matty is joined by Chris, Steven B, Richard, Ian Mackay and Hibs fan Iain to go through it all. In this episode: • Is there really "no improvement", or is the media…
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How Marink Improved to Face Celtic - The xG Files
Why did Celtic cut through Hibs' press so easily early on, and how did Hibs fix it? On The xG Files, Matty and Colin are joined by analyst Craig Nisbet. He uses the tactics board to go through Hibs' performance against Celtic.In this episode:🎯 How Hibs pressed in the opening 15 minutes, and the...
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Ep391 Signs of Improvement?
Grant Hanley up front. Joe Newell stepping in cold and looking like the calmest man on the pitch. A Hibs team that still lost to Celtic, but finally showed signs of a real plan - and a few reasons to believe the worst might not be permanent.Matty and Colin break down the 2-1 defeat at Easter…
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Can Hibs Shock Celtic? The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show
One bad setup could hand Celtic the game, and Matty and Colin are not pretending otherwise. With Sunday looming, they break down exactly how Hibs can avoid getting exposed in transition, protect the back line, and still create enough on the ball to make this a contest.Matty and Colin get into the...
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Hibs' Problem Isn't the Strikers - It's the Midfield: Fan Phone In 21st October
Two defeats, a toxic home atmosphere, and a midfield that keeps getting overrun. The big question hanging over Hibs is no longer whether there are signs of improvement - it's whether the current shape, selections, and mentality are actually making the problems worse.This episode is a raw,...
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Can Hibs Play Out From The Back Without Getting Punished? The xG Files
Hibs are changing shape, changing habits, and changing the way they build attacks - but is it enough to beat Celtic? Matty and Craig break down the tactical shift that has the right side humming, the left side exposed, and the whole team wrestling with a new possession-first identity.Passlack,...
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Ep390 Is Relegation A Real Concern?
Matty and Colin break down a damaging defeat to Falkirk, ask whether the warning signs are already serious, and dig into the question everyone is now asking: is this a bad run, or something much deeper?The conversation gets straight to the heart of the crisis. Was Reedijk really asking the right...
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Change Needed For Falkirk? The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show
Hibs fans, this is the pre-match debate that tells you exactly where tomorrow's Falkirk game could be won or lost. Matty and Colin break down the new-manager bounce, the selection calls, and the players under the most pressure - and they do it with the kind of honesty only supporters can…
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Phone In 15th October
Hibs are one defeat into the Marink Reedijk era and the fallout is already exposing the real problem: this squad still looks short on leaders, balance, and conviction. If you want the bluntest possible breakdown of what went wrong at Tannadice—and what has to change before Falkirk—this is the...
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Why Hibs' New Manager Needs To Fix The Left Side First - The xG Files
Matty and Craig break down Marink Reedijk’s first game in charge, why the shape looked familiar at first glance, and how the match turned into a revealing early lesson about balance, pressing, and the left side of the team.They dig into the selection surprises, the unfamiliar front line, and the...
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Ep389 Patience Required!
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...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show 9th October
Reedijk first game, a fresh Hibs shape, and a preview that is pure educated guesswork in the best possible way. Matty and Colin W break down what Hibs might look like on Saturday, where the new manager could surprise everyone, and why this match is less about instant answers and more about the...
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Phone In 8th October
Rabbi Matondo’s arrival, a brand-new coaching setup, and a fresh manager trying to stamp an identity on Hibs - this episode is all about what changes first, and whether Saturday can deliver the first real sign of a new era. Matty is joined by Jack, Steven B, Ian Mackay, and HibeefanIain for a...
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Ep388 The Hibs Squad Debate: Who Starts Under Reedijk?
A new manager, a fresh tactical reset, and a squad that suddenly looks far more interesting than it did a week ago. Matty and Colin Wbreak down what Hibs could actually look like now, and why the first test at Dundee United will tell us a lot more than the scoreline alone. They start with the...
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Boyle's Best Bits - The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show
Martin Boyle's Greatest Hibs Moments and Why His Testimonial MattersMartin Boyle has spent more than a decade dragging Hibs through big games, and this episode is all about the moments that turned him into a club legend. Matty and Colin react to the announcement of his testimonial, debate whether...
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Phone In 1st October
Hibs might have just found the coaching reset they’ve been missing. Marink Reedijk's first week is already sparking hope around La Manga, and the big question is whether his detailed, hands-on style can unlock the squad fast enough to change the season. Matty is joined by Ian Mackay, and...
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Ep387 Winger In At Hibs?
David Gray’s time at Hibs might be remembered very differently in a few months. Was it actually a successful period of stability, or did the final run of results warp the story before the club’s next reset?Matty and Colin break down the full picture behind the recent managerial change, why the...
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Reedijk Is Right For Hibs - The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show
Hibs have moved fast, and Colin and Matty think the new era could be a genuine reset. Marink Reedijk’s arrival as first team manager sparks a lively, sharply argued breakdown of why this appointment feels more progressive than the usual recycled football hire - and why it might finally fit what...
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Phone In: Reedijk Is The Man!
Marink Reedijk is in, and Hibs fans are already debating what comes next.Reedijk's appointment as first team manager splits excitement, skepticism, and serious curiosity in the best possible way - because this one feels different. If you want to know why supporters are suddenly talking about...
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The xG Files: The Tactics Behind Gray's Last Game
In a world where football tactics can make or break a team's season, we delve into the crucial moments that led to a managerial shift at Hibs.In this discussion, Craig and Matty reflect on the critical game against Kilmarnock, analyzing the tactical choices that may have sealed David Gray's fate....
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Ep386 New Manager Hunt Begins
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...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show - What Next For Hibs?
In a week that shook the foundations of Hibernian football, Matty and Colin dive deep into the shocking sacking of manager David Gray. Discover why this decision was both anticipated and heartbreaking for fans and players alike. If you’re a Hibs supporter or simply passionate about football...
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Phone In 16th Sept - David Gray Sacked
David Gray’s Hibs era ends in bruising fashion, and the real question is no longer whether the decision was right—it’s what on earth comes next. This phone-in hears from fans who are relieved, gutted, angry, and already turning their attention to the bigger problem: a club that still looks unsure...
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Ep384 Job Done In Dingwall, Bring on the Jambos
This latest episode of Longbangers dives deep into the performances that could make or break their season. Matty and Colin dissect the 3-0 victory over Ross County, but is it enough to silence the critics? Tune in as they analyze what went right, what went wrong, and the looming challenges ahead...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show: Malky's Roundup
Malky McKay's transfer roundup raises bigger questions than the signings themselves. Matty and Colin break down why the club's latest window feels messy, old-school, and strangely at odds with the data-driven recruitment story supporters were told. They unpack the 9-minute video, the players…
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Phone In 10th September
David Gray under pressure, a broken transfer window, and the Ross County warning Hibs fans are done making excuses. After back-to-back defeats, this episode goes straight at the biggest question around the club right now - is David Gray still the man to steady the ship, or have the transfer...
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The xG Files: Hibs' Perth Problems
Hibs looked like two different teams in one match, and the result was a confused performance that left more questions than answers. Matty and Colin are joined by tactical analyst Craig to unpack why the press broke down, why the midfield never quite clicked, and why David Gray’s side seemed…
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Ep383 Inexcusable - Inept Hibs Pathetic in Perth
Hibs didn’t just lose to St Johnstone, they looked coached out of the game. Matty and Colin pick apart a flat, lifeless performance, the worrying lack of cohesion, and the bigger question now hanging over David Gray: is this a blip, or the start of the end? The mood is brutal because there are no...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show - Derby Disaster
Hibs fans are asking the same brutal question after another derby collapse: is David Gray out of his depth, or have Hibs finally hit the ceiling under his management? The first-half horror show, the tactical standstill, and three soft goals turn this into far more than a post-match rant. Matty…
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The xG Files: Devaney Changes Everything!
Hibs didn’t just beat Dundee 2-1 - they looked like a completely different team doing it. The real story is David Gray’s tactical reset: a more fluid midfield, a deeper-lying Devaney, and an attacking shape that created wave after wave of chances. Matty and Craig break down why this performance...
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Extra Time 228 Derby Preview - Taster Episode
The first derby of the season always changes the mood. This week’s preview goes straight to the heart of why Thursday night feels massive - and why Hibs fans should be more confident than the noise around Hearts suggests.Matty and Colin break down a derby that already feels loaded with more than...
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Ep382 Devaney Destroys Dundee
Hibs looked like a different team, and Jacob Devani might be the missing piece. A dominant win over Dundee, a lively first start for the teenager, and a performance that hints at how David Gray could finally unlock the midfield balance fans have been calling for. Matty and Colin break down a...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show - 28th August
Hibs were minutes away from a result that could have changed everything, then one late swing of momentum turned the night into gutting, familiar heartbreak. If you care about Hibs, David Gray, or why big European nights keep ending in the cruellest possible way, this one is for you. Matty…
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Phone In 26th August
Hibs are on the brink of a huge European night, and this phone-in captures the nerves, the optimism, and the raw belief around Easter Road before Gent arrive. With a sell-out crowd, fresh signings, and major money on the line, the panel breaks down what this match could mean for David Gray, the...
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The xG Files: Hibs' False Depth and the tactics behind a strong showing in Ghent.
Hibs have a European night at Easter Road where the tactical battle could decide everything. Craig breaks down why the first leg in Ghent was far more than a 0-0 stalemate, and why David Gray now faces a selection headache that could shape the entire tie. Matty and Colin dig into the big…
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Ep381 Signing of the Summer?
In a world where signings can make or break a season, Matty, Colin, and John dissect the latest buzz surrounding Hibernian FC's new recruit, Jacob Devaney. Will this loan from Manchester United lead to a permanent switch? Tune in as they unravel the complexities of player transfers, revealing…
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show 21 August
Hibs are 90 minutes from history - and Thursday could cement David Gray's club legend status if we qualify for the League Stage. A 0-0 away draw in Belgium might look cautious on paper, but this tie is still alive in every way that matters. Hibs return to Easter Road with everything to play for,...
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Phone In 19th August
David Gray’s 100-game Hibs reign is at a crossroads, and this episode asks the question fans actually care about - is the progress real, or are the performances still not good enough? From the gritty win over Partick to the huge Conference League playoff against Gent, Matty is joined by Jeff,...
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The xG Files: Hibs 1 Partick 0
Hibs won, but the performance raised bigger questions than the scoreline answered. Craig breaks down why the new shape looked more rigid than fluid, why Partick Thistle found so much space, and what Sunday’s win really says about David Gray’s plans going forward. Matty, Colin, and Craig dig into...
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Ep380 It's The Win That Counts
Hibs survive a banana skin, but the performance raises bigger questions A gritty cup win, two straight clean sheets, and a place in the next round - but Hibs also spent long spells making life far harder than it needed to be. After a bright start and an early goal, the conversation turns to why…
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Phone In 14th August
Hibs have turned a shaky start into a huge week, and the big question now is whether David Gray has finally shifted the mood for good. From a professional European result in brutal conditions to a massive cup tie against Partick Thistle, this episode breaks down why the next few days could define...
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The 4 O'Clock Hibs Show 14th August
Ever wondered how the relentless schedule of football affects player performance? In this riveting episode of Longbangers, hosts Matty and John dive deep into the challenges faced by Hibernian FC as they navigate a grueling series of matches in the early season. With insights on player fatigue,...
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The xG Files: Dave Dumps Del
In a tactical masterclass, Matty and Craig dissect the recent Hibs victory over Rangers, revealing the game-changing strategies that led to a stunning result. Dive into the intricate setup that David Gray deployed, designed to stifle Rangers and exploit their weaknesses. If you’re a football...