Hibs 15/16 team preview

[FromTheCapital]

So, with Oxley ,Cerny, Fontaine, Stevenson, Fyvie, Robertson, McGeouch and Craig all out of contract in the summer, who do you honestly believe will stay?

I personally think that Oxley, Fyvie and Craig won't be at Easter Road next year. I can definitely see Stubbs offering new deals to Stevenson and Robertson. Which leaves us with Fontaine and McGeouch.

As for Fontaine, his contract is now up at Hibs. For me personally, I'd be going all guns blazing to get this guy signed up. He's been one of the best centre back's at Hibs in a very, very long time and has brought Hanlon and Forster's games on leaps and bounds. If he was to sign on at Easter Road, he'd be my new club captain.

McGeouch, on the other hand, has a clause in his contract at Celtic where they have the option of giving him a further year on his contract. It looks unlikely for Celtic to keep him on which would mean he'd become a free agent. He may not be the flair player that Scotty Allan is, but Dylan did bring s vast amount of energy and hard work to our midfield. On Saturday, I thought Dylan was our Man of the Match because he worked his heart out for the cause and for the Hibs strip, something which I haven't seen from many loan players at Easter Road in past years.

As for the team, I believe it may look one of two ways...

With Fontaine and McGeouch:

GK - New
CB's - Fontaine, Hanlon and Forster
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, Allan and McGeouch
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Without Fontaine and McGeouch:

GK - New
CB's - New, Forster and Hanlon
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, New and Allan
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Would you agree?

Who would you like to see at ER next season?

EDIT; hopefully Martin Boyle also stays at Hibs. Very good player to have on the right hand side.



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[scoopyboy]

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So, with Oxley ,Cerny, Fontaine, Stevenson, Fyvie, Robertson, McGeouch and Craig all out of contract in the summer, who do you honestly believe will stay?

I personally think that Oxley, Fyvie and Craig won't be at Easter Road next year. I can definitely see Stubbs offering new deals to Stevenson and Robertson. Which leaves us with Fontaine and McGeouch.

As for Fontaine, his contract is now up at Hibs. For me personally, I'd be going all guns blazing to get this guy signed up. He's been one of the best centre back's at Hibs in a very, very long time and has brought Hanlon and Forster's games on leaps and bounds. If he was to sign on at Easter Road, he'd be my new club captain.

McGeouch, on the other hand, has a clause in his contract at Celtic where they have the option of giving him a further year on his contract. It looks unlikely for Celtic to keep him on which would mean he'd become a free agent. He may not be the flair player that Scotty Allan is, but Dylan did bring s vast amount of energy and hard work to our midfield. On Saturday, I thought Dylan was our Man of the Match because he worked his heart out for the cause and for the Hibs strip, something which I haven't seen from many loan players at Easter Road in past years.

As for the team, I believe it may look one of two ways...

With Fontaine and McGeouch:

GK - New
CB's - Fontaine, Hanlon and Forster
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, Allan and McGeouch
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Without Fontaine and Hanlon:

GK - New
CB's - New, Forster and Hanlon
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, New and Allan
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Would you agree?

Who would you like to see at ER next season?




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You have missed Boyle out of your ooc list.

Your second team has without Hanlon and then he is listed in team, pretty sure you meant Dylan McGeouch.

[FromTheCapital]

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You have missed Boyle out of your ooc list.

Your second team has without Hanlon and then he is listed in team, pretty sure you meant Dylan McGeouch.

It was late haha. Edited now bud.


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[Billychaotic182]

Malonga?

[500miles]

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So, with Oxley ,Cerny, Fontaine, Stevenson, Fyvie, Robertson, McGeouch and Craig all out of contract in the summer, who do you honestly believe will stay?

I personally think that Oxley, Fyvie and Craig won't be at Easter Road next year. I can definitely see Stubbs offering new deals to Stevenson and Robertson. Which leaves us with Fontaine and McGeouch.

As for Fontaine, his contract is now up at Hibs. For me personally, I'd be going all guns blazing to get this guy signed up. He's been one of the best centre back's at Hibs in a very, very long time and has brought Hanlon and Forster's games on leaps and bounds. If he was to sign on at Easter Road, he'd be my new club captain.

McGeouch, on the other hand, has a clause in his contract at Celtic where they have the option of giving him a further year on his contract. It looks unlikely for Celtic to keep him on which would mean he'd become a free agent. He may not be the flair player that Scotty Allan is, but Dylan did bring s vast amount of energy and hard work to our midfield. On Saturday, I thought Dylan was our Man of the Match because he worked his heart out for the cause and for the Hibs strip, something which I haven't seen from many loan players at Easter Road in past years.

As for the team, I believe it may look one of two ways...

With Fontaine and McGeouch:

GK - New
CB's - Fontaine, Hanlon and Forster
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, Allan and McGeouch
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Without Fontaine and McGeouch:

GK - New
CB's - New, Forster and Hanlon
RWB - Gray
LWB - Stevenson
CM's - New, New and Allan
ST's - New and Cummings/El Alagui

Would you agree?

Who would you like to see at ER next season?

EDIT; hopefully Martin Boyle also stays at Hibs. Very good player to have on the right hand side.



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We need someone who is a threat from 20 or so yards out. Opposition defences know they can pack the box, and our forwards will struggle for time and space.

Even if we lose Allan, it would appear to be a blow and almost impossible to replace, but we may be more productive with someone who scores those kinds of goals and presents that threat.

[FromTheCapital]

Agreed but Allan has reiterated that he's staying and going to try and lead Hibs back to the Premiership.


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[hibbycraig]

One of our top priorities must be a player who can score direct from free kicks, or at least has a shot. Floating the ball into box at every opportunity is infuriating! Be good to see stats of how many goals griffiths scored from free kicks compared to the last 2 seasons.

[SlickShoes]

The dismissal of Malonga from large sections of our support is truly staggering.

He doesn't run about like a headless chicken and he doesn't celebrate his goals so let's get rid of him. He's not been the best striker we have ever had but in comparison to James Collins or anyone from last season he's like Pele.

[SlickShoes]

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One of our top priorities must be a player who can score direct from free kicks, or at least has a shot. Floating the ball into box at every opportunity is infuriating! Be good to see stats of how many goals griffiths scored from free kicks compared to the last 2 seasons.

Imagine if we could convert some of those crosses as well!

[The Sundance Kid]

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One of our top priorities must be a player who can score direct from free kicks, or at least has a shot. Floating the ball into box at every opportunity is infuriating! Be good to see stats of how many goals griffiths scored from free kicks compared to the last 2 seasons.

Surprisingly Griffiths only ever scored 2 free kicks in his 2 seasons with us (although he also scored 1 direct from a corner against Killie and had one not given against Hearts when it practically hit the back of the net)

In the last 2 seasons we've scored 3 from direct free kicks (1 from Stanton, 1 from Craig and 1 from Allan)

[hibbycraig]

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Surprisingly Griffiths only ever scored 2 free kicks in his 2 seasons with us (although he also scored 1 direct from a corner against Killie and had one not given against Hearts when it practically hit the back of the net)

In the last 2 seasons we've scored 3 from direct free kicks (1 from Stanton, 1 from Craig and 1 from Allan)

Didn't expect that! Must of just been the excitement o what could happen.

[The Leith Dutch]

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Surprisingly Griffiths only ever scored 2 free kicks in his 2 seasons with us (although he also scored 1 direct from a corner against Killie and had one not given against Hearts when it practically hit the back of the net)

In the last 2 seasons we've scored 3 from direct free kicks (1 from Stanton, 1 from Craig and 1 from Allan)

Though it would have been 3 with remotely competent officials who could spot a ball crossing the line by a full yard.

[Jonnyboy]

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The dismissal of Malonga from large sections of our support is truly staggering.

He doesn't run about like a headless chicken and he doesn't celebrate his goals so let's get rid of him. He's not been the best striker we have ever had but in comparison to James Collins or anyone from last season he's like Pele.

[Unseen work]

I think malonga in general has been brilliant this season, I also think he is a very easy target for a lot of fans to shout At and spit the dummy out at.

Because he isn't the type to wipe the opposition out or run about like a idiot some fans think that is a lack of passion.

I don't know who else we could sign in this league who would be better.

I often think people forget we are a team in the championship, the players we attract aren't going to be like the ones you see on sky sports 1 on a Saturday afternoon playing for Chelsea

[J-C]

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I think malonga in general has been brilliant this season, I also think he is a very easy target for a lot of fans to shout At and spit the dummy out at.

Because he isn't the type to wipe the opposition out or run about like a idiot some fans think that is a lack of passion.

I don't know who else we could sign in this league who would be better.

I often think people forget we are a team in the championship, the players we attract aren't going to be like the ones you see on sky sports 1 on a Saturday afternoon playing for Chelsea

Decent goal ratio but his conversion rate is shocking, if he had more composure he'd have bagged 30+ goals this season, you can add Cummings to that as well. In too many games I watch chance after chance going begging, then it was either a draw or a loss, needs to change.

[hibsforeurope]

Oxley - Think he will be snapped up from down south
Cerny - Deserves a chance if the Ox leaves
Fontaine - A new deal is a must
Stevenson - we need better in the team if we are to improve, release.
Fyvie - Been impressive since signing, new deal
Robertson - Although much improved this year I think he will be released.
McGeouch - We will be doing well to sign him permanently, Important player for us.
Craig - Released.

We need to cut our cloth accordingly, quality over quantity is even more important now.