Wotherspoon and Stevenson

***Scooter*** · 07-11-2009 01:37 PM

I thought they were excellent today

***Monts*** · 07-11-2009 01:41 PM

Wotherspoon i thought was a standout...

Ive come to expect that performance from Stevenson, which i suppose is praise in itself...

**JE89** · 07-11-2009 01:42 PM

Wotherspoon especially. So unlucky with his shot (Nish probably would have been given it) but great save from the keeper.

**zlatan** · 07-11-2009 01:44 PM

This might seem extremely harsh but I'm starting to think the more I see Stevenson it becomes more obvious that he's a really limited footballer.

When he was picking the ball up at left back he was either humping it up the pitch or looking to give it straight to Ian Murray, not once did he take a man on or play an adventurous pass. Compare that to Wotherspoons performance, in the 2nd half especially, and it's night and day between the two already. I still like Stevenson, he does the simple things well but I can't see him getting a starting place in this team when at full strength anytime soon.

The greatest compliment to Wotherspoon was Driver getting switched to the right wing with 15 minutes left.

**shamo9** · 07-11-2009 01:46 PM

So is Stevenson second choice left back over Hanlon now? Surprised at that considering Hanlon did alright in the first couple of games before making way for Murray.

***HFC 0-7*** · 07-11-2009 01:48 PM

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This might seem extremely harsh but I'm starting to think the more I see Stevenson it becomes more obvious that he's a really limited footballer.

When he was picking the ball up at left back he was either humping it up the pitch or looking to give it straight to Ian Murray, not once did he take a man on or play an adventurous pass. Compare that to Wotherspoons performance, in the 2nd half especially, and it's night and day between the two already. I still like Stevenson, he does the simple things well but I can't see him getting a starting place in this team when at full strength anytime soon.

The greatest compliment to Wotherspoon was Driver getting switched to the right wing with 15 minutes left.

Agree with part of this. Wotherspoon was looking to pass the ball out of defence, maybe even take it a wee run, but stevenson was humping it at every chance. He goes to ground quite early, wins the ball granted, but is usually at the expense of a throw in or corner. What I dont agree with is that he is limited. When he first came on the scene he was a good prospect, running with the ball, passing and defending. He just needs to get his confidence back, which wont happen at left back!

***500miles*** · 07-11-2009 01:50 PM

Stevenson needs to be more confident in his abilties when passing the ball. If anyone can instill that in him, it's Yogi.

**Just Jimmy** · 07-11-2009 02:01 PM

I don't think Lewis has developed at all since he broke into the team. He takes one touch too many and as mentioned looks to hoof it away. He played ok today as we spent most of the day defending but his attacking play is limited.

**~~Hibs7~~** · 07-11-2009 02:31 PM

I honestly think Lewis is still mentally recovering from his injury, he is a no nonsense full back and I LIKE HIM. :notworthy:

***Scorrie*** · 07-11-2009 02:46 PM

How unlucky was Wotherspoon with that shot. a great save but didnt that happen to him when Boruc pulled off a similar save abnd push it onto the post earlier in the season?

**bob12345** · 07-11-2009 02:51 PM

I still think Lewis played his best football for Hibs in central midfield. He is never really a full-back, just solid and left sided.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 07-11-2009 02:55 PM

I personally think Lewis is a decent player, but one who will never command a 1st team place at easter road. In fact it would not surprise me if he was to leave before his contract is up.

**Hibs90** · 07-11-2009 02:56 PM

Stevenson was average and Wotherspoon was really good.

**Onceinawhile** · 07-11-2009 02:57 PM

I'd rather have Wotherspoon playing further up the pitch (in place of Rankin today) with McCormack in at right back.

I agree with the above comments about Lewis, has the look of a journeyman about him at the moment. Needs a better haircut as well.

**~~MSK~~** · 07-11-2009 03:00 PM

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Stevenson was average and Wotherspoon was really good.

Stevenson was good ..Wotherspoon was excellent ..

Stevenson aint a full back though, so considering ..i think the lad done good ..

**Wotherspiniesta** · 07-11-2009 03:01 PM

Wotherspoon was okay in the first half, but really came onto a game in the 2nd, his touch and awareness is brilliant for such a young player.

Lewis was OK, but I think Hanlon offers more at LB.

**Hibee_Lisa** · 07-11-2009 03:05 PM

Thought Wotherspoon played really well today,like others have said especially in the second have but id much rather see Hanlon play left back than Stevenson obviously his main objective is to defend but I dont think he offers enough going forward.

***GlesgaeHibby*** · 07-11-2009 03:45 PM

Wotherspoon needs to be played at Right Midfield. We didn't have enough width today, and nobody really capable of beating a man and putting in a good cross/taking a shot. Cracking young player.

**~~MSK~~** · 07-11-2009 03:48 PM

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Wotherspoon needs to be played at Right Midfield. We didn't have enough width today, and nobody really capable of beating a man and putting in a good cross/taking a shot. Cracking young player.

I was confident of the lad playing RFB but in the absence of Zemmama i would have preferred a bit of width in Galbraith as opposed to Benji...we didnt hit the flanks enough..thats where they are weaker imo ..

**maximushibee** · 07-11-2009 03:54 PM

yeh completley aggree thought stevenson did well and wotherspoin was absolutley brilliant. I got to confess i wasn't looking forward to seeing wotherspoon up against driver but thankfully i was proved wrong. think i owe wotherspoon an apology haha SORRY

**~~Dunbar Hibee~~** · 07-11-2009 03:57 PM

Thought they were both excellent, particulary Wotherspoon. Stevenson played very well too

**NaeTechnoHibby** · 07-11-2009 04:06 PM

What some of you have to remember is, that Lewis is a couple of years ahead of young David in breaking into the team as a "teenage star" and he probably knows how hard it is to keep that momentum

Both done well today IMO

I would also say that it was the right decision to play Lewis before Hanlon, as Lewis has been in more matches that mean something

Experience, even in a youngster who hasnae played much, matters in these games IMO

**sesoim** · 07-11-2009 04:26 PM

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I thought they were excellent today

I wouldn't mention them in the same sentence. Wotherspoon looks like he could go on and be another multi-million pound player.

Stevenson doesn't.

***Teo10*** · 07-11-2009 04:59 PM

I thought both played well today. People saying all Stevenson was doing was humping it up the park, where as with Spoony, Stokes was atleast looking for the ball and moving up the wing where as all Stevenson had to help was Rankin standing on the sideline not moving as Stevenson tried to bring the ball further up the park. I'm not Rankin-Bashing BUT IMO Stevenson had limited options of what to do as half the time Rankin wasn't even on the wing.....

**Shrekko** · 07-11-2009 05:06 PM

Lewis played as well as I've seen in a long time but he is indeed an extremely limited player. Well done to him though.

Wotherspoon is the next big thing- he really is. Wonderful footballer-like a more cultured version of Whittaker.

**~~TornadoHibby~~** · 07-11-2009 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by zlatan

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This might seem extremely harsh but I'm starting to think the more I see Stevenson it becomes more obvious that he's a really limited footballer.

When he was picking the ball up at left back he was either humping it up the pitch or looking to give it straight to Ian Murray, not once did he take a man on or play an adventurous pass. Compare that to Wotherspoons performance, in the 2nd half especially, and it's night and day between the two already. I still like Stevenson, he does the simple things well but I can't see him getting a starting place in this team when at full strength anytime soon.

The greatest compliment to Wotherspoon was Driver getting switched to the right wing with 15 minutes left.

It certainly is IMO!

The guy has hardly played this season - he should be given a decent run in the team to get back to where he was the season we won the CIS Cup! Then assess him again!

**Si_17** · 07-11-2009 06:01 PM

Both played very well indeed.

I must admit though, I was on my feet, I thought Wotherspoon's shot was in.

**~~TornadoHibby~~** · 07-11-2009 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Si_17

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Both played very well indeed.

I must admit though, I was on my feet, I thought Wotherspoon's shot was in.

I think everyone in the Roseburn (Stand that is

!) thought it was in!

***givescotlandfreedom*** · 08-11-2009 11:16 AM

Wotherspoon (again) had a very good game, he limited their left side which was their two best players and plays with a class about him I love too see. He's going to be a cracking player.

**Westie1875** · 08-11-2009 11:23 AM

Like others I'd like to see Wotherspoon playing further up the park, we need to sign a right back in Jan as this team IMO would be great;

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New RB-----------Hogg-------Bamba-------Murray

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Wotherspoon-----------Zemmama-----------Riordan

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