I'm breaking forum etiquette here, but semi-final chat should not be hidden away in a generic League Cup thread.

Last time we were at Hampden we won the cup against Celtic, so let's not fear this mob.

The last time Stephen Robinson faced Derek McInnes in a semi-final at Hampden he skelped him 3-0 (Motherwell against... doesn't matter who it was against, but the team he beat were wearing blue shirts).

The last two times Robinson has been at Hampden - and in this competition - he won 4-1 (semi) and 3-1 (final).

So aye, we're winning this. Final against Hibs (I'm calling it now, think they'll beat Hearts) on the sacred day that we celebrate Eoin Jess' birthday (and Kristers Tobers).

Dates and kick-off time are either Saturday 31st (17:15 or 17:30 kick-off usually is the slot) or Sunday 1st November (14:00 or 15:00).

Opta (via BBC Sport) has it as a 4-4-1-1 with Nisbet playing behind Mouloua

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4 hours ago, ErchiePlum said:

3 0 down we stay until the bitter end.

Resisting the opportunity to stand with my arms outstretched at the end looking at the players with a "what..." vacant expression on my coupon hoping the tv cameras pick it up.

It seems to be a new trend for the "young uns "

At least that's better than them holding up a piece of card that says "can I have your shirt?"

44 minutes ago, irnbru1903 said:

Without Olusanya we will struggle. Well that and the weakest defence possible a powderpuff midfield and strikers who don't seem capable of scoring at the moment.

But apart from that, it's not looking too bad eh 🙂

Ach well, let's at least try and show some sort of fight

I sort of recognise two hun plaars (Penrice & Raskin) - absolutely nae idea who the others are.

Premier Sports have Bilalovic on the bench for us.

10 minutes ago, wester_ross_don said:

But apart from that, it's not looking too bad eh 🙂

Ach well, let's at least try and show some sort of fight

I'm quite upbeat about this one - beat Sevco and we are in the final, lose and Robinson is toast.

Win-win.

Gyamfi off injured.

Boys made of pretzels.

Whodda thunk it… 🤦‍♂️

10 minutes ago, The.Moog said:

Gyamfi off injured.

Boys made of pretzels.

Whodda thunk it… 🤦‍♂️

Substandard pretzels at that.

Even when we do have the ball we never look in control of it. A free kick to us on the edge of their which should give us a chance ends up in a goal kick... for us.

Edited October 31Oct 31 by irnbru1903

Despite all my doom and gloom and my desperation for another pint of Guinness, think I will stick around for the start of the second half lads.

We have 100% earned the right to still be on this game at half time.

Better than expected for sure.

Huns are very flat. Lacking intensity. A shite bag McInnes showing so far.

Our lot just lack belief (Obi 2 notable exception - he’s well up for it).

More belief and composure & there’s a chance here.

We need much more from the front 2 though. The level of physicality from Nisbet has been pathetic and Moloua needs to stay on his fuckin feet.

Hold the ball up and bring others into play lads - that’s yer job, start doing it.

Oh & Devlin is so much better than Cadden its unreal. Not even close…

Edited October 31Oct 31 by The.Moog

Well it's competitive at least. Better than expected. NGW seems to be our most dangerous player.

We look like a plucky underdog having a big day out. All grit and no talent.

Lucky for us that Sevco have been crap.

A lot better than midweek but lightweight going forward. Feels like nisbet is only here for tap ins.

We need more composure in midfield, particularly from Ronan and Armstrong.

Ntelo is on.

This game will either end with us tiring and Rangers taking full advantage, or we will shithouse our way to penalties and win.

Was unhappy with Mouloua going off midweek but he has been awful today and contributed nothing. Incredibly Olusanya might actually have been an option i day. Still see what the lesser spotted Ntelo can do

Really wobbling now. We need someone that can actually hold the ball for more than a second.

Just dinna see how this is sustainable, playing like this.

7 minutes ago, Brochred said:

Was unhappy with Mouloua going off midweek but he has been awful today and contributed nothing. Incredibly Olusanya might actually have been an option i day. Still see what the lesser spotted Ntelo can do

Mouloua has been surprisingly poor, but then again, so has everyone on the pitch (both teams). As I type, Muller is flapping about like a Trump hairpiece in a strong wind whilst everyone else tries to hit each other with the ball.

This is like watching the worst of a McInnes Aberdeen play the worst of a Robinson Aberdeen.

Watching us is never enjoyable these days but this is getting to be another level of torture.

Christ Nisbet, SHOOOOOOOOOOOOT

Just fucking hit it!!!

Nisbet without confidence is a waste of a shirt. How many chances has he fluffed.

1-0 to the Huns.