Hanlon

[bigwheel]

Hanlon is without doubt our best defender ...he has improved immensely over the last two seasons - it would be very hard with our funds to replace him. If he goes he will leave a big hole in our squad - not one easy to fill ...I'm not saying he is perfect , far from it - but anyone who doesn't rate him, will notice his value when he is not there. He will get a good move if he chooses to go ...


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[1987kev]

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Lewey hasn't cost us the amount of goals Hanlon has I would bet my life on that. If Lewey had played like Hanlon had in that semi against Utd they would be calling for his head on here, Hanlon looked like an amateur at times in that game and nothing is said.
Lewey had a far better game than Hanlon last night but there is yet another thread on here stating how wonderful a player Hanlon is, go figure.

There is more chance of a centre halfs mistake costing a goal than a left back. Even stevie wonder can see Hanlon better than lewis 😉 . Also this myth about Lewis gives 100% every week does every player not give 100% ???

[SunshineOnLeith]

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Lewey hasn't cost us the amount of goals Hanlon has I would bet my life on that. If Lewey had played like Hanlon had in that semi against Utd they would be calling for his head on here, Hanlon looked like an amateur at times in that game and nothing is said.
Lewey had a far better game than Hanlon last night but there is yet another thread on here stating how wonderful a player Hanlon is, go figure.

Didn't we keep a clean sheet in the semi final?

You were probably angry that he didn't score his penalty in the shootout well enough

[Pete]

So to summarise...Gail hates Paul Hanlon?

[blackpoolhibs]

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I didn't say he was poor last night, you could say he was culpable at the goal though given he is our best defender. Why do we lose so many headed goals, why have we lost so many headed goals in the past christ knows how many years? Why do managers like Houston say we cannot defend cross balls?

You know diddly squat about Hibs if you think our centre half marks the front post from corners. How many goals have we actually lost from crosses that were Pauls man?

[hibbysam]

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You know diddly squat about Hibs if you think our centre half marks the front post from corners. How many goals have we actually lost from crosses that were Pauls man?

One of McGinn or Bartley along with Conrad last night at fault for the goal, McGinn ducked so not sure if it was a mistake by him or if he got a shout from behind him, and Conrad just threw himself into no mans land.

Paul Hanlon getting the blame when he was marking a player at the back post throws any credibility, of which there wasn't any already, straight out the window Gail.

[Super_JMcGinn]

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Didn't we keep a clean sheet in the semi final?

You were probably angry that he didn't score his penalty in the shootout well enough

We kept a clean sheet due to Conrad Logan, despite Hanlon's blunders.

He took his penalty supremely well, as good a penalty as you are likely to see and top marks to him for stepping up and taking one after having a **** game.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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You know diddly squat about Hibs if you think our centre half marks the front post from corners. How many goals have we actually lost from crosses that were Pauls man?

Hanlon has definitely improved a hell of a lot over the last couple of seasons.

Can't remember if it was his man or not but the 1st goal Falkirk scored the other week looked a bit dodgy from him?

[Super_JMcGinn]

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You know diddly squat about Hibs if you think our centre half marks the front post from corners. How many goals have we actually lost from crosses that were Pauls man?

Ok I know diddly squat, and we haven't lost any goals that were directly linked to Paul Hanlon

I go to more games than most and I am entitled to my opinion, you can sit in your comfy armchair and give yours.

[blackpoolhibs]

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Ok I know diddly squat, and we haven't lost any goals that were directly linked to Paul Hanlon

I go to more games than most and I am entitled to my opinion, you can sit in your comfy armchair and give yours.

There you go again talking sheite, i never said he'd not been responsible for mistakes in the past, i asked you which ones were his fault from crosses into the box?

[mmmmhibby]

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He'd be their best centre half.

That would be your opinion of course....I disagree.

[Super_JMcGinn]

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There you go again talking sheite, i never said he'd not been responsible for mistakes in the past, i asked you which ones were his fault from crosses into the box?

In the 8 years he has been at the club I doubt Paul has been at fault with any of them, but hang on a few weeks and I shall check every game and get back to you.

[northstandhibby]

Not into openly criticising current players overly. We lost one goal. It happens in most games. If they score one we should be able to overcome that by scoring ourselves. We can still do it at a noisy ER on Saturday. Come on Hibs.

[blackpoolhibs]

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In the 8 years he has been at the club I doubt Paul has been at fault with any of them, but hang on a few weeks and I shall check every game and get back to you.

So none have stuck in your head then?

[Hi Heid Yin]

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I didn't say he was poor last night, you could say he was culpable at the goal though given he is our best defender. Why do we lose so many headed goals, why have we lost so many headed goals in the past christ knows how many years? Why do managers like Houston say we cannot defend cross balls?

The bits in bold are good, solid points. We certainly do lose a lot of headed goals. Just think of the two conceded in the last few minutes to Falkirk. Where on earth was our defence?

[J-C]

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Genuine question.. This not a dig at Hanlon! but in your opinion why do you think he hasn't made the step up to the senior Scotland squad? we haven't exactly been blessed with top center backs.

Poor coaching/management, playing in a team that has struggled this past 5-6 years and a couple of injuries that has hampered his development

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Any amount of players have been capped at that level, it means nothing if you don't progress to the full squad,of which he has never came close.

Chriss hogg was England under 21 captain and whatever became of him?

I DO NOT HATE anyone, least of all Paul Hanlon, I just don't get the high status he has amongst some of our support.

Any player we have EVER had since the 60s that has been of quality has lasted nowhere near 8 years at the club, Hanlon is no different.

Celtic even came in and took Yogi ffs.

As you may be aware Hogg only had U19 caps and Yogi came to Hibs from Celtic but as a Hibs fan you should've known that,

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Could it just be possible that part of the reason those brutal Hibs teams were particularly bad at the back be a result of Hanlon? Or was it all the other defenders fault?

Wee Lewey has been there longer than Hanlon, busts a gut and never gives anything less than 100% even though he has been played all over the park and out of position. He takes an outrageous amount of abuse by some, totally unwarranted.

I happen to think Hanlon is a decent footballer, he is just rank rotten at centre half. He played a game in midfield this season, he applied himself admirably and did ok. Ask him to defend high balls into the box however and you are as well having Stevie Wonder as your CH.

The brutal teams were managed by brutal managers, Hughes(2nd season), Mixu, Calderwood, Fenlon and Butcher...yep some beauties they were, how many players developed under them, jeez we even had Fenlon playing a one footed Stevenson at RB, yeh that helped.

Hanlon is not the answer to Scotland's defensive problems but he's a decent CB who is at the level he is, whether it's with us or someone in the premiership next season.

[Allant1981]

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Coz he plays for Hibs. If he left and went to Aberdeen for example he'd be in that squad very quickly. If (more likely) he goes down south he will also be in the squad quickly.

Sorry but thats just wrong on so many levels, plenty of hibs players have been picked for scotland, including this season and thats us playing in the first division. I think he is a decent enough player but if he went down south to play against stronger, quicker players he would struggle big time, he struggles up here some times, again i think he is decent enough but never good enough to play at a high level in england

[Allant1981]

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Hanlon is without doubt our best defender ...he has improved immensely over the last two seasons - it would be very hard with our funds to replace him. If he goes he will leave a big hole in our squad - not one easy to fill ...I'm not saying he is perfect , far from it - but anyone who doesn't rate him, will notice his value when he is not there. He will get a good move if he chooses to go ...


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It wouldnt cost a lot of money to replace him, we got mcgregor who is just as good if not better for free

[bigwheel]

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It wouldnt cost a lot of money to replace him, we got mcgregor who is just as good if not better for free

We disagree on that point- McGregor has done well, but he is no Hanlon - and Stubbs thinks that also. I'd add also, if it is that easy, how come we have failed to replace at that level since Rob Jones was here ?

[Allant1981]

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We disagree on that point- McGregor has done well, but he is no Hanlon - and Stubbs thinks that also. I'd add also, if it is that easy, how come we have failed to replace at that level since Rob Jones was here ?

We arent talking about rob jones though are we? We are talking about hanlon, but rob jones had his faults as well, just so happens he captained us to a cup final win so qll his faults are forgotten about, all about opinions i suppose but i rate mcgregor more than hanlon and others will disagree

[hibs69]

Must admit, I do feel more assured when opponents attacks are right sided with Hanlon there. McGregor is good, but I always think he's seconds away from a memorable howler.

[Betty Boop]

Who's Gail anyway ?

[FranckSuzy]

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Who's Gail anyway ?

I have visions of her (if it's a female) following Paul Hanlon and behaving like this