Player Ratings

**hibsbollah** · 03-03-2012 04:53 PM

No poor performances today but no-one was really spectacular either. Despite all the new additions we are still lacking some creativity, although the midfield four were hardworking as a unit.

Stack 6 not much do. Came out well when asked.

Kujabi 7
McPake 8 Another commanding performance.
Hanlon 7
Francombe 8 Really impressive from dead balls, defended well, kept Hasselbaink quiet and covered for others. Probably had more of the ball than anyone else.

Stevenson 7
Osborne 6 Some great through balls spoiled by some slack passing.
Claros 6 See Osborne.
Sproule 6 His best game for ages, unlucky to be hooked.

ODonovan 6 Bullied and battered by Goodwin, got no protection at all from the ref.
Griffiths 7 Worked hard throughout.

Subs-
Wotherspoon- Came on for a dangerous Ivan and was really poor. terrible delivery today.

erty- Fine. I'd rather he start week in week out.
O'Connor-Waddled on, waddled off.

hfc rd · 03-03-2012 05:09 PM

Stack - 7

Francomb - 6.5
Mcpake - 9
Hanlon - 8
Kujabi - 7

Osbourne - 6.5
Claros - 8
Stevenson - 8
Sproule - 6.5

O'Donovan - 6
Griffiths - 8

Docherty - 3
Wotherspoon - 3
O'Connor - 2

***ano hibby*** · 03-03-2012 05:13 PM

Can't agree with Francomb I'm afraid thought he had plenty chances to add width but didn't take them. Crossing very mixed also. Only a 5 for me. Doherty to start at RB for me.

Thought Hasselbank was very good for them, caused us number of problems.

Elephant Stone · 03-03-2012 05:14 PM

Stack 6. Not much to do, uneasy attempt at a punch in the second half.

Francomb 5
McPake 7. Brilliant
Hanlon 6
Kujabi 6

Sproule 3. Offered nothing, doesn't even do the simple things like making runs for team mates anymore.
Osbourne 3. Distribution absolutely woeful, made a good forward pass in the first half and the rest were out of play or Christ knows where else.
Stevenson 6
Claros 7. Class act, wish he'd keep the ball to himself a bit more and show what he can do.

O'Donovan 6
Griffiths 7- Never stopped working, hopefully he can get the goals he deserves soon.

***BSEJVT*** · 03-03-2012 05:17 PM

Stack - 5 Terrible attempt at a punch and lucky not to give away a penalty when he grabbed the guy afterwards

Francomb - 7 Much better than previous few incumbents
Mcpake - 8 At last a centre half
Hanlon - 7 Much improved
Kujabi - 6 Would need another look to be sure

Osbourne - 5 - Lack of urgency and fitness a worry -
Claros - 8 - this guy is definitley a player
Stevenson - 7 - usual mixed bag, the good the bad and the ugly
Sproule - 4 Dreadful, lacking in pace , technique and confidence.

O'Donovan - 5 - not for me
Griffiths - 8 - Could do with learning a bit more composure, but a trier, makes good runs and not afraid to shoot

Docherty - 3 No time
Wotherspoon - 3 there must be something in there, I just dont see it
O'Connor - 3 No time

**hibsbollah** · 03-03-2012 05:18 PM

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Can't agree with Francomb I'm afraid thought he had plenty chances to add width but didn't take them. Crossing very mixed also. Only a 5 for me. Doherty to start at RB for me.

Thought Hasselbank was very good for them, caused us number of problems.

Opinions eh? I thought the only time Hasselbaink got any joy was when George Francombe was upfield and no-one else had picked him up. Hasselbaink then switched to the right and got no change out of Kujabi, and McPake covered him well when he went down the centre. He's a good player and our defence deserve credit for the way they handled him.

I agree

erty should start, but i like him in the middle next to McPake.

**SquashedFrogg** · 03-03-2012 05:22 PM

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No poor performances today but no-one was really spectacular either. Despite all the new additions we are still lacking some creativity, although the midfield four were hardworking as a unit.

Stack 6 not much do. Came out well when asked.

Kujabi 7
McPake 8 Another commanding performance.
Hanlon 7
Francombe 8 Really impressive from dead balls, defended well, kept Hasselbaink quiet and covered for others. Probably had more of the ball than anyone else.

Stevenson 7
Osborne 6 Some great through balls spoiled by some slack passing.
Claros 6 See Osborne.
Sproule 6 His best game for ages, unlucky to be hooked.

ODonovan 6 Bullied and battered by Goodwin, got no protection at all from the ref.
Griffiths 7 Worked hard throughout.

Subs-
Wotherspoon- Came on for a dangerous Ivan and was really poor. terrible delivery today.

erty- Fine. I'd rather he start week in week out.
O'Connor-Waddled on, waddled off.

Really don't know what's happened with him?? Perhaps a failed move to HMRC FC?? The browner he gets the more he plays like a jobby!!

**Albion Hibs** · 03-03-2012 05:22 PM

Stack - 7 - had little to do but did come off his line when required, clearly something he is keen to work on

Francomb - 7 - Played well, some decent deliveries when he got up the pitch and defended well
Mcpake - 7 - Good performance did pretty well up against thompson
Hanlon - 8 - MOM for me, thought he was excellent, did well in the air and covered the back line when required to do so
Kujabi - 7 - Thought he was going to give away a penalty in the 2nd, again like the rest of the back four defended well

Osbourne - 7 - Some really good passing, will be a massive loss against hertz think he is our only midfielder at present that can get a ball forward
Claros - 7 - some decent passing and fought well in midfield.
Stevenson - 7 - as above
Sproule - 6 - thought he played well and was surprised he came off, much better 2nd half than first

O'Donovan - 6 - works hard, playing against 3 CH's so had plenty of running to do. Should have scored from Griffiths shot.
Griffiths - 7 - held the ball up well, in behind the defense more than a few times, deserved a goal for his work.

Dont really see why Fenlon took off a right back for another right back when we needed a goal. Would have liked to see O'Connor on sooner, they were happy to defend all game and were there for the taking IMO.

However, a decent performance and we controlled the game overall pretty disappointed we did not get the three points which I think we deserve and need.

**smurf** · 03-03-2012 05:26 PM

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Stack - 7 - had little to do but did come off his line when required, clearly something he is keen to work on

Francomb - 7 - Played well, some decent deliveries when he got up the pitch and defended well
Mcpake - 7 - Good performance did pretty well up against thompson
Hanlon - 8 - MOM for me, thought he was excellent, did well in the air and covered the back line when required to do so
Kujabi - 7 - Thought he was going to give away a penalty in the 2nd, again like the rest of the back four defended well

Osbourne - 7 - Some really good passing, will be a massive loss against hertz think he is our only midfielder at present that can get a ball forward
Claros - 7 - some decent passing and fought well in midfield.
Stevenson - 7 - as above
Sproule - 6 - thought he played well and was surprised he came off, much better 2nd half than first

O'Donovan - 6 - works hard, playing against 3 CH's so had plenty of running to do. Should have scored from Griffiths shot.
Griffiths - 7 - held the ball up well, in behind the defense more than a few times, deserved a goal for his work.

Dont really see why Fenlon took off a right back for another right back when we needed a goal. Would have liked to see O'Connor on sooner, they were happy to defend all game and were there for the taking IMO.

However, a decent performance and we controlled the game overall pretty disappointed we did not get the three points which I think we deserve and need.

Francomb came off as he was blowing oot his backside!

**Postman** · 03-03-2012 05:28 PM

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Stack 6. Not much to do, uneasy attempt at a punch in the second half.

Francomb 5
McPake 7. Brilliant
Hanlon 6
Kujabi 6

Sproule 3. Offered nothing, doesn't even do the simple things like making runs for team mates anymore.
Osbourne 3. Distribution absolutely woeful, made a good forward pass in the first half and the rest were out of play or Christ know where else.
Stevenson 6
Claros 7. Class act, wish he'd keep the ball to himself a bit more and show what he can do.

O'Donovan 6
Griffiths 7- Never stopped working, hopefully he can get the goals he deserves soon.

You are a hard man to please if brilliant gets a 7!

hfc rd · 03-03-2012 05:29 PM

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Stack - 7 - had little to do but did come off his line when required, clearly something he is keen to work on

Francomb - 7 - Played well, some decent deliveries when he got up the pitch and defended well
Mcpake - 7 - Good performance did pretty well up against thompson
Hanlon - 8 - MOM for me, thought he was excellent, did well in the air and covered the back line when required to do so
Kujabi - 7 - Thought he was going to give away a penalty in the 2nd, again like the rest of the back four defended well

Osbourne - 7 - Some really good passing, will be a massive loss against hertz think he is our only midfielder at present that can get a ball forward
Claros - 7 - some decent passing and fought well in midfield.
Stevenson - 7 - as above
Sproule - 6 - thought he played well and was surprised he came off, much better 2nd half than first

O'Donovan - 6 - works hard, playing against 3 CH's so had plenty of running to do. Should have scored from Griffiths shot.
Griffiths - 7 - held the ball up well, in behind the defense more than a few times, deserved a goal for his work.

Dont really see why Fenlon took off a right back for another right back when we needed a goal. Would have liked to see O'Connor on sooner, they were happy to defend all game and were there for the taking IMO.

However, a decent performance and we controlled the game overall pretty disappointed we did not get the three points which I think we deserve and need.

He took Francomb off because the guy was proper shattered. You could see him breathing heavily and St Mirren were trying to exploit that with most of their attacks coming down their left hand side of the attack. That's how kujabi was coming across.

**Albion Hibs** · 03-03-2012 05:36 PM

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He took Francomb off because the guy was proper shattered. You could see him breathing heavily and St Mirren were trying to explthallium most of their attacks coming down their left hand side of the attack. That's how kujabi was coming across.

The guy is 20 odd years old would hope he could manage 90 mins in a game which in relitive terms the back was was pretty quiet. If it was down to his booking then perhaps, but being tired!

Elephant Stone · 03-03-2012 05:39 PM

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Osbourne - 7 - Some really good passing, will be a massive loss against hertz think he is our only midfielder at present that can get a ball forward

And what kind of crack was it you were smoking?

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You are a hard man to please if brilliant gets a 7!

Should've scored. Nah, probably did merit an 8, he was excellent.

***Winston Ingram*** · 03-03-2012 05:43 PM

Stack - 6 nowt to do

Francomb - 7 surprised he was subbed
Mcpake - 8 a brick wall
Hanlon - 7 different player with someone who knows was he's doing. Thought he handled Hasselbaink well
Kujabi - 7 good again
Osbourne - 5 - Lack of urgency and fitness a worry -
Claros - 8 - very tidy
Stevenson - 8 superb yet again
Sproule - 7 surprised he was subbed. Best performance for a while
O'Donovan - 4 a total non event. Couldn't believe he wasn't subbed earlier
Griffiths - 7 busy

Docherty - 4 ok
Wotherspoon - 5 decent when he came on
O'Connor - 3 he gets fatter every week. Those shorts look like they are painted on

hfc rd · 03-03-2012 05:53 PM

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The guy is 20 odd years old would hope he could manage 90 mins in a game which in relitive terms the back was was pretty quiet. If it was down to his booking then perhaps, but being tired!

Yeah he was tired. Up and down that right wing all day on his own.

**BEEJ** · 03-03-2012 05:55 PM

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Stack - 7

Francomb - 6.5
Mcpake - 9
Hanlon - 8
Kujabi - 7

Osbourne - 6.5
Claros - 8
Stevenson - 8
Sproule - 6.5

O'Donovan - 6
Griffiths - 8

Docherty - 3
Wotherspoon - 3
O'Connor - 2

These threads are always interesting. Of all the scorecards so far, this is the one I agree with most. Think the OP must have been inbibing before that match.

Claros was excellent. He and McPake the best performers on the day. Sproule was largely ineffective and I would have subbed him. Right decision.

However, O'Donovan was getting no change out of the St Mirren defence and I would have subbed him on the hour mark.

And Francomb was indeed knackered and could easily have been subbed 15 mins earlier than he was.

***lucky*** · 03-03-2012 06:03 PM

Stack - 6 had nothing to do but still managed to muck up a punch

Francomb - 6 ran his heart but no final ball
McPake -7 won his hare of headers
Hanlon - 7 never troubled
Kujabi - 6 did ok without really getting into the game

Osborne - 6 final pass poor not a wide midfielder
Claros - 6 sat deep but neat and tidy
Stevenson - 6 see above
Sproule - 6 did well today

O'Donovan - 6 did OK but missed a great chance
Griffiths - 6 missed a couple of chances but worked hard

overall a hard working performance a bit unlucky no to have won

**hibsbollah** · 03-03-2012 06:03 PM

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These threads are always interesting. Of all the scorecards so far, this is the one I agree with most. Think the OP must have been inbibing before that match.

Claros was excellent. He and McPake the best performers on the day. Sproule was largely ineffective and I would have subbed him. Right decision.

However, O'Donovan was getting no change out of the St Mirren defence and I would have subbed him on the hour mark.

And Francomb was indeed knackered and could easily have been subbed 15 mins earlier than he was.

I wasnt imbibing pre-match. This makes a change, I must confess

I only start these threads to allow more perceptive posters such as yourself to pick me up on my mistakes...

**truehibernian** · 03-03-2012 06:14 PM

Key word today was composure, or lack of sadly..........cannot fault the workrate of all the players today though. They chased for every ball and made their tackles. Just lacked that spark in the final third for me today...combination of taking to long to get the passes forward, and the midfield not getting up to support Leigh and Roy quick enough.

Lovely and tidy in places, particularly Claros. Osbourne grew into the game and I thought he was too quiet first half. Francomb's set pieces for me were poor.....too many not getting past the first man. McPake was majestic from start to finish. Danny Lennon was smart to this and wee Hasselbaink worked his way from McPake, Hanlon and finally Francomb to get some joy.....nearly worked due to Francomb being on his feet (through effort). I would have subbed him sooner as both McLean (who should have done better) and Hasselbaink were starting to get success on that flank.

Stevenson again solid......just niggles me a wee bit that we have 3 players all doing the same kind of role and don't have one that pushes on and drives forward. Sproule....hot and cold for me. Put a shift in, did his defensive job well today, but 'nosebleeds' when getting into shooting positions.....frustrating from him today.

Leigh and Roy worked hard, chased down, just didn't get the break or bounce of the ball. Their keeper pulled off three superb saves (McPake, Leigh and Wotherspoon) and got the wee bounce of the ball when ROD nearly nicked in after the free kick.

Stack.....flapped at one, but did what he needed to do without being truly tested.

When watching the lads warm up today, Doyle clearly had his shooting boots on.....I would have liked to see him and Leigh getting 25 minutes, up against a makeshift and hesitant St Mirren centre pairing in Mair and Goodwin. But hey ho.....a game we certainly didn't deserve to lose, bags of effort, just lacked that killer ball.

Willie Collum......baffling decisions from him today. Pedantic as usual....both sides I thought could have had a penalty today (handball for us second half, Thompson getting pushed off ball in our box)...would like to see both again.

**Franck is God** · 03-03-2012 06:32 PM

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The guy is 20 odd years old would hope he could manage 90 mins in a game which in relitive terms the back was was pretty quiet. If it was down to his booking then perhaps, but being tired!

To be fair as well as playing at RB all afternoon and trying to offer an overlap where possible he also spent the rest of his time running all over the pitch to take corners and free kicks from both sides of the pitch. He got taken off after a very poor cross from open play probably cause he was simply knacked, had a good game as far as I'm concerned and only went off when he had nothing left in the tank.

**BEEJ** · 03-03-2012 06:41 PM

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I wasnt imbibing pre-match. This makes a change, I must confess

I only start these threads to allow more perceptive posters such as yourself to pick me up on my mistakes...

Well, thanks then.

***Baldy Foghorn*** · 03-03-2012 07:05 PM

Thought Stevenson had another good game putting in a power of work.

Defence did well, Sproule has not got a final ball and infuriating to see him not lifting his head and seeing what's on.

A number of players looked really knackered during latter part of game...

**Cropley10** · 03-03-2012 07:23 PM

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Thought Stevenson had another good game putting in a power of work.

Defence did well, Sproule has not got a final ball and infuriating to see him not lifting his head and seeing what's on.

A number of players looked really knackered during latter part of game...

Spot on.

**TheEastTerrace** · 03-03-2012 07:38 PM

Not a massive fan of ratings but my tuppence FWIW

Stack - nothing much to do but made an awful attempt at a punch when catching it was easier.
Francomb - Solid but he needs to work harder to get beyond our midfielders in possession to offer Hibs more width. Final delivery needs a bit of work
McPake - making the difference for Hibs at the back. Would be a great signing if we could make him permanent.
Hanlon - improved markedly since I last saw him being dragged all over the place by Sandanza against St.J.
Kujabi - had a couple of shaky moments and thought he was going to dive in and give away a pen in second half. Solid.
Stevenson - thought he was good today, big improvements in his game
Claros - first time I've seen him play and seems a tidy player
Sproule - I'll be slated for this but I've never rated Sproule in a starting XI - impact sub for sure - but I can't see him being at ER next season. No surprise he was hooked early in second half.
O'Donovan - nothing special and led the line ok.
Griffiths - he is a livewire for sure and has the talent - however, he went for the spectacular or over-elaborate on a few occasions today when a bit of composure might have seen better results for him.

**patlowe** · 03-03-2012 07:49 PM

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Stack - 5 Terrible attempt at a punch and lucky not to give away a penalty when he grabbed the guy afterwards

Francomb - 7 Much better than previous few incumbents
Mcpake - 8 At last a centre half
Hanlon - 7 Much improved
Kujabi - 6 Would need another look to be sure

Osbourne - 5 - Lack of urgency and fitness a worry -
Claros - 8 - this guy is definitley a player
Stevenson - 7 - usual mixed bag, the good the bad and the ugly
Sproule - 4 Dreadful, lacking in pace , technique and confidence.

O'Donovan - 5 - not for me
Griffiths - 8 - Could do with learning a bit more composure, but a trier, makes good runs and not afraid to shoot

Docherty - 3 No time
Wotherspoon - 3 there must be something in there, I just dont see it
O'Connor - 3 No time

I thought Wotherspoon did really well when he came on. It really got to me how much abuse he was getting for the slightest mistake today. He's young and struggling to establish himself in the team right now but for me his technical ability is there for all to see. We don't produce many technical players at Hibs or in Scotland generally and I'd hate to see a guy like Wotherspoon fall by the wayside because of a lack of support/confidence.

***Baldy Foghorn*** · 03-03-2012 07:50 PM

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Not a massive fan of ratings but my tuppence FWIW

Stack - nothing much to do but made an awful attempt at a punch when catching it was easier.
Francomb - Solid but he needs to work harder to get beyond our midfielders in possession to offer Hibs more width. Final delivery needs a bit of work
McPake - making the difference for Hibs at the back. Would be a great signing if we could make him permanent.
Hanlon - improved markedly since I last saw him being dragged all over the place by Sandanza against St.J.
Kujabi - had a couple of shaky moments and thought he was going to dive in and give away a pen in second half. Solid.
Stevenson - thought he was good today, big improvements in his game
Claros - first time I've seen him play and seems a tidy player
Sproule - I'll be slated for this but I've never rated Sproule in a starting XI - impact sub for sure - but I can't see him being at ER next season. No surprise he was hooked early in second half.
O'Donovan - nothing special and led the line ok.
Griffiths - he is a livewire for sure and has the talent - however, he went for the spectacular or over-elaborate on a few occasions today when a bit of composure might have seen better results for him.

Fair assessment....

**frazeHFC** · 03-03-2012 07:51 PM

Some rather odd ratings imo posted so far.

I'd go with:

Stack - 6

Francomb - 6
McPake - 9
Hanlon - 8
Kujabi - 7

Sproule - 7
Claros - 9
Stevenson - 8
Osbourne - 7

O'Donnovan - 7
Griffiths - 7

**leithsansiro** · 03-03-2012 07:53 PM

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You are a hard man to please if brilliant gets a 7!

Pah, Maradona vs England in 1986 was only worth an 8

***erin go bragh*** · 03-03-2012 08:49 PM

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Key word today was composure, or lack of sadly..........cannot fault the workrate of all the players today though. They chased for every ball and made their tackles. Just lacked that spark in the final third for me today...combination of taking to long to get the passes forward, and the midfield not getting up to support Leigh and Roy quick enough.

Lovely and tidy in places, particularly Claros. Osbourne grew into the game and I thought he was too quiet first half. Francomb's set pieces for me were poor.....too many not getting past the first man. McPake was majestic from start to finish. Danny Lennon was smart to this and wee Hasselbaink worked his way from McPake, Hanlon and finally Francomb to get some joy.....nearly worked due to Francomb being on his feet (through effort). I would have subbed him sooner as both McLean (who should have done better) and Hasselbaink were starting to get success on that flank.

Stevenson again solid......just niggles me a wee bit that we have 3 players all doing the same kind of role and don't have one that pushes on and drives forward. Sproule....hot and cold for me. Put a shift in, did his defensive job well today, but 'nosebleeds' when getting into shooting positions.....frustrating from him today.

Leigh and Roy worked hard, chased down, just didn't get the break or bounce of the ball. Their keeper pulled off three superb saves (McPake, Leigh and Wotherspoon) and got the wee bounce of the ball when ROD nearly nicked in after the free kick.

Stack.....flapped at one, but did what he needed to do without being truly tested.

When watching the lads warm up today, Doyle clearly had his shooting boots on.....I would have liked to see him and Leigh getting 25 minutes, up against a makeshift and hesitant St Mirren centre pairing in Mair and Goodwin. But hey ho.....a game we certainly didn't deserve to lose, bags of effort, just lacked that killer ball.

Willie Collum......baffling decisions from him today. Pedantic as usual....both sides I thought could have had a penalty today (handball for us second half, Thompson getting pushed off ball in our box)...would like to see both again.

Was just about to post the same ..lol.. spot on

ggtth