Hibs missed out on the chance to top the SPL on Saturday after only drawing with Rangers 1-1 at Ibrox, not often we can say that.
I suppose it shows how far Yogi Hughes has taken Hibs since he took over in the summer. That and how far the rest of the teams have fallen after loosing out on TV money when Setanta went bust.
There is no doubting the exciting style of play Hibs are taking to the table and as each week goes by our expectations become more and more unrealistic, its great.
On Saturday Stokes had levelled for Hibs after 63 minutes, Rangers had taken an early lead through Chris Boyd. Rangers passed up a few good opportunities early in the second half but could also easily have lost the game when Colin Nish missed a great chance for Hibs with only a few minutes remaining.
Last week Hibs had defeated Kilmarnock at Easter Road by a goal to nil. After a tight first half Hibs came out fighting and totally dominated the game. Despite their dominance Hibs had to wait till the 83rd minute for their goal. A slightly dodgy penalty was awarded after Benji tumbled in the box. Benji picked himself up and scored to the keepers left.
I would not say Hibs are anywhere near a finished article but when they click they are producing nice football, If they continue to improve at this rate we Hibees are in for a good season.
The Round Ball in Ankara! Dedicated to football lovers in Ankara (Except for those who follow Osmanlispor)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Live radio blogging: Diyarbakir v Genclerbirligi
Preamble: Good morning football lovers. My first opportunity of the season for some live radio blogging. For those of you who are new to this caper, this is a Web 2.0 production whereby I listen to the radio and try to understand what the hell is going on and then write it up. It is normally a bit haphazard as for a start my Turkish is shaky at the best of times and the radio commentators speak extremely fast.
I'll be back here for KO which is at 2pm Turkish time. Remember the clocks went back an hour last night and don't forget you can contact me during the match through our wisely-named 'Contact us' form.
1:49 pm: Slight change to the plans. KO isn't for another hour and a bit.
2:37 pm: Its all gone pear-shaped and I haven't even started. It seems as if TRT radio is the only place doing live radio. As there are four matches on at the same time they will be crossing backwards and forwards. In other words, you won't be getting full-on Diyarbakir on Gencler action.
Last year Lig Radyo had radio rights and they streamed every match over the internet. Well done TRT and the TFF, flamin' galahs, you have managed to go backwards technology-wise.
Abbreviated coverage coming soon.
2:46 pm: The four matches kicking off at 3 pm are:
Diyarbakir v Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa v Denizli
Manisa v Antalya
Sivas v Gaziantep
3:02 pm: Peep, peep and they are off. Gencler start off with a free kick which Kahe sends out. Not sure of the team yet.
3:05 pm Patiyo sends it to Hursit, big chance but last minute stop from a defender. Sounds like we are up for it. Radio moves on to another match.
3:09 pm Oh dear, now TRT have decided to cross to second division matches. This is a joke.
3:16 pm No idea what is happening in Diyarbakir but Kasimpasa have gone one up against Denizli.
3:17 pm Hursit has a shot off the post, ball falls to Kahe but misses. Commentator says we have had a lot of chances, including Kahe missing a "bom bosh" shot at goal (I don't have Turkish characters on my laptop. Sorry about that). And off we go to another match.
3:25 pm I still have no idea of the team.
Feedback! Of a sort. Sir Eski Kanka has just phoned and says he and Battle Damaged are heading down to the Chopin Bar to watch Liverpool v Man. United. They will also be staying there for the Fener v Galatasaray match which kicks off at 8pm. If you are thinking of heading down, give Jim or Damon a ring so they can reserve a seat for you.
3:30 pm Kahe on the attack, Pektemek fails to capitalize. Meanwhile the commentator must be reading this blog as he has just acknowledged that he hasn't given the weather nor the team squad. Now Hursit has a go, to the keeper. Now he does give the squad but speaks so bloody fast I can't follow.
3:32 pm Now Cem Can hits the post. C'mon boys! EDIT: that might have been Hursit hitting the post actually.
3:36 pm
Oh dear, Diyarbakir have scored. Sounds like we should be ahead but haven't been putting it away. Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi
3:42 pm Following football on the radio can be nerve wracking. As they commentate on some match and news comes through: "And goal news from Diyarbakir". Your hopes are high and then..... arrrgggghhhh. In actual match news, we continue to attack full on, just no luck.
3:47 pm Arggh. Commentator says they scored. But then takes it back not realising that the ball actually went out. Half-time. I'm off for a cigarette.
3:53 pm Commentator says it is a great fast match. Glad he is enjoying it.
Half-time scores:
Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa 1 - 1 Denizli
Manisa 0 - 1 Antalya
Sivas 0 - 0 Gaziantep
4:07 pm Second-half has kicked off but they have yet to cross to Diyarbakir. In the meantime, why are Sir Eski and Battle Damaged talking about (in the comments section of this post) tonight's derby and not the match at hand. Meanwhile, Kahe has another go... but no luck.
4:17 pm Burhan comes on, Cem Can off. Then Diyarbakir counter... seems like they should have scored. And then Diyarbakir attack again, and again. Now we attack. Burhan is straight into the action, but nothing is happening. Get on with it Gencler!
4:23 pm Commentator says we are very messy. Losing possession all the time. Back to normal?
4:28 pm We keep on attacking but still nothing. Just a few minutes left. Can we get back a goal? I'm not confident. Now Kahe stuffs up again, and another attack and a ball goes to no one.
4:31 pm Actually we have a fair bit of time left, 17 minutes. Diyarbakir though look more likely to score.
4:36 pm Kahe misses again!
4:42 pm Now Burhan misses a "bom bosh" goal. Corner coming up. Nothing comes from it.
4:46 pm Both teams have used up their substitutes. I have no idea who has come on, or off, for us. Looks like there will be no points for us today. Just a couple of minutes left.
4:52 pm Peep, peep and we have lost. All very depressing considering how many shots we stuffed up.
All the results:
Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa 3 - 1 Denizli
Manisa 1 - 2 Antalya
Sivas 3 - 0 Gaziantep
Evening all. I'll try and join Sir Eski and Battle damaged down at the Chopin.
I'll be back here for KO which is at 2pm Turkish time. Remember the clocks went back an hour last night and don't forget you can contact me during the match through our wisely-named 'Contact us' form.
1:49 pm: Slight change to the plans. KO isn't for another hour and a bit.
2:37 pm: Its all gone pear-shaped and I haven't even started. It seems as if TRT radio is the only place doing live radio. As there are four matches on at the same time they will be crossing backwards and forwards. In other words, you won't be getting full-on Diyarbakir on Gencler action.
Last year Lig Radyo had radio rights and they streamed every match over the internet. Well done TRT and the TFF, flamin' galahs, you have managed to go backwards technology-wise.
Abbreviated coverage coming soon.
2:46 pm: The four matches kicking off at 3 pm are:
Diyarbakir v Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa v Denizli
Manisa v Antalya
Sivas v Gaziantep
3:02 pm: Peep, peep and they are off. Gencler start off with a free kick which Kahe sends out. Not sure of the team yet.
3:05 pm Patiyo sends it to Hursit, big chance but last minute stop from a defender. Sounds like we are up for it. Radio moves on to another match.
3:09 pm Oh dear, now TRT have decided to cross to second division matches. This is a joke.
3:16 pm No idea what is happening in Diyarbakir but Kasimpasa have gone one up against Denizli.
3:17 pm Hursit has a shot off the post, ball falls to Kahe but misses. Commentator says we have had a lot of chances, including Kahe missing a "bom bosh" shot at goal (I don't have Turkish characters on my laptop. Sorry about that). And off we go to another match.
3:25 pm I still have no idea of the team.
Feedback! Of a sort. Sir Eski Kanka has just phoned and says he and Battle Damaged are heading down to the Chopin Bar to watch Liverpool v Man. United. They will also be staying there for the Fener v Galatasaray match which kicks off at 8pm. If you are thinking of heading down, give Jim or Damon a ring so they can reserve a seat for you.
3:30 pm Kahe on the attack, Pektemek fails to capitalize. Meanwhile the commentator must be reading this blog as he has just acknowledged that he hasn't given the weather nor the team squad. Now Hursit has a go, to the keeper. Now he does give the squad but speaks so bloody fast I can't follow.
3:32 pm Now Cem Can hits the post. C'mon boys! EDIT: that might have been Hursit hitting the post actually.
3:36 pm
Oh dear, Diyarbakir have scored. Sounds like we should be ahead but haven't been putting it away. Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi3:42 pm Following football on the radio can be nerve wracking. As they commentate on some match and news comes through: "And goal news from Diyarbakir". Your hopes are high and then..... arrrgggghhhh. In actual match news, we continue to attack full on, just no luck.
3:47 pm Arggh. Commentator says they scored. But then takes it back not realising that the ball actually went out. Half-time. I'm off for a cigarette.
3:53 pm Commentator says it is a great fast match. Glad he is enjoying it.
Half-time scores:
Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa 1 - 1 Denizli
Manisa 0 - 1 Antalya
Sivas 0 - 0 Gaziantep
4:07 pm Second-half has kicked off but they have yet to cross to Diyarbakir. In the meantime, why are Sir Eski and Battle Damaged talking about (in the comments section of this post) tonight's derby and not the match at hand. Meanwhile, Kahe has another go... but no luck.
4:17 pm Burhan comes on, Cem Can off. Then Diyarbakir counter... seems like they should have scored. And then Diyarbakir attack again, and again. Now we attack. Burhan is straight into the action, but nothing is happening. Get on with it Gencler!
4:23 pm Commentator says we are very messy. Losing possession all the time. Back to normal?
4:28 pm We keep on attacking but still nothing. Just a few minutes left. Can we get back a goal? I'm not confident. Now Kahe stuffs up again, and another attack and a ball goes to no one.
4:31 pm Actually we have a fair bit of time left, 17 minutes. Diyarbakir though look more likely to score.
4:36 pm Kahe misses again!
4:42 pm Now Burhan misses a "bom bosh" goal. Corner coming up. Nothing comes from it.
4:46 pm Both teams have used up their substitutes. I have no idea who has come on, or off, for us. Looks like there will be no points for us today. Just a couple of minutes left.
4:52 pm Peep, peep and we have lost. All very depressing considering how many shots we stuffed up.
All the results:
Diyarbakir 1 - 0 Genclerbirligi
Kasimpasa 3 - 1 Denizli
Manisa 1 - 2 Antalya
Sivas 3 - 0 Gaziantep
Evening all. I'll try and join Sir Eski and Battle damaged down at the Chopin.
ANKARAGUCU - ANOTHER GREAT VICTOREEEEE !
Greetings Kankas and Kankies.
Another great win for Ankaragucu today and three more valuable points !
ANKARAGUCU 3 Ankaraspor 0
Yes, and all done without a ball being kicked ! What a bloody farce !
Anyway, enough has been said about the Ankaraspor 'punishment' on this blog.
A difficult match for Genclerbirligi today in far off Diyabakir. Perhaps Oz Kanka will be giving us a 'live post' on that one ?
Looking to next week, and I've already mentioned in the previous post that we will be meeting in The Chopin Bar on Wednesday from 4.30pm for the Ankaragucu Cup match against Karsiyaka.
Looking further ahead to next Saturday 31st October, it will be back to The Chopin Bar to watch the Besiktas v Ankaragucu match on Lig TV. KO is 8pm and I'll probably be there around 7pm to reserve some seats. Let me know if you're coming for that one so that I know how many seats we need.
The next day Gencler will be at home to Manisa KO 2pm. No doubt Oz Kanka will decide on meeting arrangements and let everyone know by kanka mail.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
Another great win for Ankaragucu today and three more valuable points !
ANKARAGUCU 3 Ankaraspor 0
Yes, and all done without a ball being kicked ! What a bloody farce !
Anyway, enough has been said about the Ankaraspor 'punishment' on this blog.
A difficult match for Genclerbirligi today in far off Diyabakir. Perhaps Oz Kanka will be giving us a 'live post' on that one ?
Looking to next week, and I've already mentioned in the previous post that we will be meeting in The Chopin Bar on Wednesday from 4.30pm for the Ankaragucu Cup match against Karsiyaka.
Looking further ahead to next Saturday 31st October, it will be back to The Chopin Bar to watch the Besiktas v Ankaragucu match on Lig TV. KO is 8pm and I'll probably be there around 7pm to reserve some seats. Let me know if you're coming for that one so that I know how many seats we need.
The next day Gencler will be at home to Manisa KO 2pm. No doubt Oz Kanka will decide on meeting arrangements and let everyone know by kanka mail.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
Thursday, October 22, 2009
THE TURKISH CUP - WEDNESDAY
Greetings Kankas and Kankies.
The KO times have been announced for Wednesday.
Istanbul BBS v Genclerbirligi - KO 3pm
Ankaragucu v Karsiyaka - KO 7pm
Therefore, with the evening KO I will defo be going. Due to school time contraints, I will go to The Chopin Bar direct from school. I'll be there about 5.30ish and going to the Stadium at about 6.15ish.
However, there is a chance that my school will be finishing early on Wednesday due to the Bayram the next day. If that is so, then I'll be in The Chopin earlier !!
Anyone up for joining me ? If so, see you in The Chopin or in Maraton in the usual area.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
The KO times have been announced for Wednesday.
Istanbul BBS v Genclerbirligi - KO 3pm
Ankaragucu v Karsiyaka - KO 7pm
Therefore, with the evening KO I will defo be going. Due to school time contraints, I will go to The Chopin Bar direct from school. I'll be there about 5.30ish and going to the Stadium at about 6.15ish.
However, there is a chance that my school will be finishing early on Wednesday due to the Bayram the next day. If that is so, then I'll be in The Chopin earlier !!
Anyone up for joining me ? If so, see you in The Chopin or in Maraton in the usual area.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
News flash from economy control centre
News flash just sent in by text message from our World Economic Disaster correspondent Spine:
Deputy Central Bank Governor Erdem Başçı today announced that he supports Ankaragucu.
In extensive background research (ie we Googled his name) we have discovered that Dr. Başçı is an Ankara boy through-and-through having been born here and completing school and university in the capital. Perhaps this is the man we should be lobbying to take over Ankaragucu.
In a second text news flash Central Bank Governor Durmuş Yılmaz by neat example showed why the big Istanbul teams have so many supporters.
"I know nothing about football. I am a Galatasaray supporter, officially at least," he said on Tuesday.
Deputy Central Bank Governor Erdem Başçı today announced that he supports Ankaragucu.
In extensive background research (ie we Googled his name) we have discovered that Dr. Başçı is an Ankara boy through-and-through having been born here and completing school and university in the capital. Perhaps this is the man we should be lobbying to take over Ankaragucu.
In a second text news flash Central Bank Governor Durmuş Yılmaz by neat example showed why the big Istanbul teams have so many supporters.
"I know nothing about football. I am a Galatasaray supporter, officially at least," he said on Tuesday.
THE TURKISH CUP
Greetings Kankas and Kankies.
Here we go then. Another season to try for some Cup glory for Ankara.
The draw for the last knock-out round before the Group Stage was made yesterday.
ANKARAGUCU v Karsiyaka of Izmir
Istanbul BBS v GENCLERBIRLIGI
There is no doubting Gencler's credentials in this competition in the last few seasons, especially two seasons ago when they should have won the Cup.
However, the same can't be said for Ankaragucu !
Last season for instance was a diabolical disaster in the Group Stage. Lost to Fener, Bursa and Eskisehir and only managed to beat 2nd League team, Tokat, 1-0 in Ankara !
Karsiyaka is a team which must never be underestimated. They almost won promotion to the Super League this season but surprisingly lost their play-off match against Kasimpasa in The Stadium from Hell in Ankara. They are currently in mid-table in the Asya Bank 2nd League and will no doubt be up there challenging for promotion again towards the end of the season.
The matches will be played on Wednesday 28th October but I don't have a KO time yet.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
Here we go then. Another season to try for some Cup glory for Ankara.
The draw for the last knock-out round before the Group Stage was made yesterday.
ANKARAGUCU v Karsiyaka of Izmir
Istanbul BBS v GENCLERBIRLIGI
There is no doubting Gencler's credentials in this competition in the last few seasons, especially two seasons ago when they should have won the Cup.
However, the same can't be said for Ankaragucu !
Last season for instance was a diabolical disaster in the Group Stage. Lost to Fener, Bursa and Eskisehir and only managed to beat 2nd League team, Tokat, 1-0 in Ankara !
Karsiyaka is a team which must never be underestimated. They almost won promotion to the Super League this season but surprisingly lost their play-off match against Kasimpasa in The Stadium from Hell in Ankara. They are currently in mid-table in the Asya Bank 2nd League and will no doubt be up there challenging for promotion again towards the end of the season.
The matches will be played on Wednesday 28th October but I don't have a KO time yet.
All the best from Eski Kanka Jim
Monday, October 19, 2009
ANKARAGUCU - WAS MR AYDINUS 'A HOMER' OR ......
Greetings Kankas and Kankies.
Bad luck for Ankaragucu yesterday to have Firat Aydinu appointed to officiate the match !
It was honours even until the 24th minute when Koray of Ankaragucu was blatantly kicked by Makukula while he was lying on the ground.
The photos of the incident in The Hurriyet doesn't actually show that contact was made, but the intent looks clear enough to me.
So, what action does Mr Aydinus take ? A YELLOW card for BOTH players !!!
So, I return to my headline. Was he 'a homer', or did he 'chicken out', or does he urgently require to visit a specialist and have an appointment with an Opthalmic Surgeon ???
By the way, The Hurriyet marked him 4 out of 10, which is an unusually low mark for that newspaper !
Obviously this incident changed the course of the match which Kayseri went on to win 3-0, as I reported last night. However, there was no mention in The Hurriyet of the fighting which Phillie Kanka mentioned. Perhaps another Battle of Kayseri ensued later ???
Cangele scored after 33 minutes. Ten minutes into the 2nd half and Mehmet Eren put the match beyond Ankaragucu, and kick-boxer Makukula wrapped it up in the dying minutes when he should have been taking an early bath in the 1st half !!!
The Ankaragucu starting line-up was -
Serkan
El-Yasa, Koray, Risp and Broggi
Semavi, Barbaros, Murat Duruer and Hurriyet
Ceyhun and Metin
2nd half substitutes were Vassell, Emre and Mehmet Cakir
So, we come back down to earth again. It just means that Ankaragucu has another mountain to climb in 2 weeks time at the Inonu Stadium. Let's face it, if Ankaragucu can score THREE against Galatasaray then there is nothing to fear from that other lot from Istanbul is there ?!
No doubt we will be watching it in The Chopin Bar. Details nearer the time.
All the best from 'Aydinus Hater', Eski Kanka Jim
PS ...... Aydinus tried to make amends for his effin cock-up by gifting Ankaragucu a penalty at the end. Ahem ..... Mehmet Cakir didn't accept the present !!!
Bad luck for Ankaragucu yesterday to have Firat Aydinu appointed to officiate the match !
It was honours even until the 24th minute when Koray of Ankaragucu was blatantly kicked by Makukula while he was lying on the ground.
The photos of the incident in The Hurriyet doesn't actually show that contact was made, but the intent looks clear enough to me.
So, what action does Mr Aydinus take ? A YELLOW card for BOTH players !!!
So, I return to my headline. Was he 'a homer', or did he 'chicken out', or does he urgently require to visit a specialist and have an appointment with an Opthalmic Surgeon ???
By the way, The Hurriyet marked him 4 out of 10, which is an unusually low mark for that newspaper !
Obviously this incident changed the course of the match which Kayseri went on to win 3-0, as I reported last night. However, there was no mention in The Hurriyet of the fighting which Phillie Kanka mentioned. Perhaps another Battle of Kayseri ensued later ???
Cangele scored after 33 minutes. Ten minutes into the 2nd half and Mehmet Eren put the match beyond Ankaragucu, and kick-boxer Makukula wrapped it up in the dying minutes when he should have been taking an early bath in the 1st half !!!
The Ankaragucu starting line-up was -
Serkan
El-Yasa, Koray, Risp and Broggi
Semavi, Barbaros, Murat Duruer and Hurriyet
Ceyhun and Metin
2nd half substitutes were Vassell, Emre and Mehmet Cakir
So, we come back down to earth again. It just means that Ankaragucu has another mountain to climb in 2 weeks time at the Inonu Stadium. Let's face it, if Ankaragucu can score THREE against Galatasaray then there is nothing to fear from that other lot from Istanbul is there ?!
No doubt we will be watching it in The Chopin Bar. Details nearer the time.
All the best from 'Aydinus Hater', Eski Kanka Jim
PS ...... Aydinus tried to make amends for his effin cock-up by gifting Ankaragucu a penalty at the end. Ahem ..... Mehmet Cakir didn't accept the present !!!
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