Dylan McGeough

**SirDavidsNapper** · 20-09-2017 06:37 AM

All about managing Dylan's fitness. He's a huge player for us when avaliable. He's an asset even if it means limited appearances.

***bigwheel*** · 20-09-2017 07:03 AM

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All about managing Dylan's fitness. He's a huge player for us when avaliable. He's an asset even if it means limited appearances.

It's nothing to do with that recently ...he is fit - has has simply been dropped..

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**eastcoasthibby** · 20-09-2017 07:12 AM

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Not good. Come on Hibs, Dylan is class.

Lennon obviously prefers the physicality and ponderous play of Bartley ...whilst I appreciate the need for a Bartley type, I just have not seen for it much at all so far, the need for McGeouch's abilities of ball retention, link up, creativity and tempo are evident in every game ...if Lennon doesn't rate him then it raises the profile of the questions about team selection in games wherever we should have won ....delighted Dylan is still here and fighting to prove Lennon wrong !!

***green day*** · 20-09-2017 07:22 AM

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It's nothing to do with that recently ...he is fit - has has simply been dropped..

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I think the point he was making was that it doesnt feel like we can play DM for a full 90 for the whole season, so using him in smaller doses rather than losing him for large chunks of the season.

That is the only rational explanation as he has been great when he came on.

***bigwheel*** · 20-09-2017 07:36 AM

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I think the point he was making was that it doesnt feel like we can play DM for a full 90 for the whole season, so using him in smaller doses rather than losing him for large chunks of the season.

That is the only rational explanation as he has been great when he came on.

And Dylan is saying that is not the case ...he is 90mins fit and ready to play - it's also his last year of his contract and no discussions have been made with a view to extending it....

***J-C*** · 20-09-2017 07:57 AM

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And Dylan is saying that is not the case ...he is 90mins fit and ready to play - it's also his last year of his contract and no discussions have been made with a view to extending it....

Dylan went to see a specialist, recommended to him by another fellow pro, Robert Snodgrass I've been told and it seems to be working, he's getting extra work done by the fitness coach specially designed for his hip problem, he looks a lot fitter this season.

**Nicho87** · 20-09-2017 07:59 AM

If Dylan had no injury concerns he wouldn't be at hibs. On his day better player than McGinn IMO. For where we are currently, id be offering Dylan a 2 year deal with maybe a clause of some sort to cover any long term injuries if that is the worry from Lennon or Hibs. He is a top player when fit.

**MB62** · 20-09-2017 09:24 AM

The man is a class act in midfield. He is fantastic in his own right but when he plays, it also frees up more space for SJM as now the opposition have somebody else to worry about. Against Motherwell, SJM was easily closed down because he was a 'one man midfield'.
Dylan's problem is how NL likes setting his team up, as soon as Marv plays, there's no room for Dylan, unless we only play one up front.

Darren and Liam being out are limiting our options too.

**seanoheimhin** · 20-09-2017 09:58 AM

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The man is a class act in midfield. He is fantastic in his own right but when he plays, it also frees up more space for SJM as now the opposition have somebody else to worry about. Against Motherwell, SJM was easily closed down because he was a 'one man midfield'.
Dylan's problem is how NL likes setting his team up, as soon as Marv plays, there's no room for Dylan, unless we only play one up front.

Agreed. Dylan's game is all about controlling the pace of play and making it work for us. He reminds me of Scott Brown in that respect.

Having either been at or watched our three draws in a row and the win last night, I'm going to be arrogant and assert my belief that our biggest issue has been an inability to control the pace of the game.

As a result, we've been got at from all angles out of nowhere and conceding a goal feels only a couple of seconds away at any given moment. After the last three years of trying to break teams down, we've all been craving teams that actually attack us and give us more space to attack as well.

Now that's happening, we still need to be able to control the game or we're going to be very, very short on clean sheets this year.

I think having Dylan along with Marv and SJM in centre mid is the ideal lineup that mixes control, solidity and aggression and will allow us to adapt to the new environment we find ourselves in - even if that means only one up top.

***BSEJVT*** · 20-09-2017 12:14 PM

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He has to start on Saturday. I'm not sure if there's an issue with him and Lennon but if there is it has to be put to one side for the good of the team.

He changed the whole dynamic of the game tonight and when he came on we played all our football with a quicker tempo in their half. He has the ability to take the ball in tight spaces and creates space from nothing. More importantly he knows when to keep it simple and ensure we keep the ball rather than trying to force something that isn't on and losing us possession. Hopefully that's a lesson he can teach Messrs McGinn and Swanson.

It mystifies me that some still can't seem to see or acknowledge just how good a fit McGeough is, the best footballer at the club.

McGeouch is the best midfielder at the club by a long long long way, its not even close.

***Hibeewilly*** · 22-09-2017 09:34 AM

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McGeouch is the best midfielder at the club by a long long long way, its not even close.

Totally agree. If he doesn't start tomorrow something is far wrong between him and Lennon

***Brightside*** · 22-09-2017 09:42 AM

Correct. When he doesnt play we also have almost no out ball for the defence.

**IWasThere2016** · 22-09-2017 10:58 AM

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McGeouch is the best midfielder at the club by a long long long way, its not even close.

This. A joy to watch on his game.

**Dalehibbie** · 22-09-2017 11:06 AM

Could it just be that Lennon is so concerned about our leaky defence that he is worried not to play with Bartley at DM, and this is what is killing Dylan's chances?

***J-C*** · 22-09-2017 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dalehibbie

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Could it just be that Lennon is so concerned about our leaky defence that he is worried not to play with Bartley at DM, and this is what is killing Dylan's chances?

I think Lennon likes the big hard tackling DM, he had Wanyama at Celtic doing that job for him, unfortunately Dylan plays deep and collects the ball from the defence so is in the same area of the pitch as Bartley, maybe as you say he's worried about the defence.

***Lancs Harp*** · 22-09-2017 12:00 PM

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McGeouch is the best midfielder at the club by a long long long way, its not even close.

Dylans one of my favourite players and Im pretty sure SJM plays better with Dylan in the team. Im not quite so sure about being the best by a "long long long way" though bit unfair on the rest of the boys that IMO.

I think the problem without Marv in the team is sometimes we are weak defensively in midfield, its certainly not Dylan and SJMs strongest point and we've seen teams in the Championship in recent times for exmple just walk through our midfield on occasion. The opposition to a large extent needs to be taken into account for instance the need for Marv is probably alot more urgent against the likes of Celtic and Aberdeen than it was for the likes of Alloa and Dumbarton.

Its great we actually have so many options I guess, if we go with a three in midfield my three would be Dylan, Marv and SJM. Personally Im not convinced the current "experiment" with two wide men is working as its leaving us short in middle of midfield. If we try to retain the width with a 4-3-3 formation then you have the quandry of trying to fit a combination of Barker, Boyle, Murray and Stokes into a three.

We all have our ideas I guess and reading this message board the flavour changes from week to week as the results change, which is understandable kicking our thoughts and ideas about is what message boards are for.

**1van Sprou7e** · 22-09-2017 12:07 PM

We should start with 3 CMs vs Ross County IMO

Could probably get away with McGinn, McGeouch and Slivka but Slivka was poor against Livi so I guess Bartley will be ahead of him

***Eyrie*** · 22-09-2017 06:04 PM

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Its great we actually have so many options I guess, if we go with a three in midfield my three would be Dylan, Marv and SJM. Personally Im not convinced the current "experiment" with two wide men is working as its leaving us short in middle of midfield. If we try to retain the width with a 4-3-3 formation then you have the quandry of trying to fit a combination of Barker, Boyle, Murray and Stokes into a three.

That's a good quandary to have as it creates competition for places and gives us an excellent option off the bench to freshen things up.

**mjhibby** · 22-09-2017 10:19 PM

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McGeouch is the best midfielder at the club by a long long long way, its not even close.

Of that there is no doubt. Why he isn't playing is the issue. I think it's Nl not sure of his best 11; A wee clue Neil your best 11 includes Dylan. Could be they are trying to manage his injury situatioj but unless he has a problem then he should be in the starting 11.

**pacorosssco** · 22-09-2017 10:23 PM

Its hard to tell if rested or not starting. Lennon played when fit first 11 last year and said was huge loss when went of semi. If he was fully fit hed have got a move from us to England already. Very good player who makes Mcginn look better also.

I never thought but may have said will move on end od season so lennon planing ahead

**mjhibby** · 22-09-2017 10:47 PM

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Its hard to tell if rested or not starting. Lennon played when fit first 11 last year and said was huge loss when went of semi. If he was fully fit hed have got a move from us to England already. Very good player who makes Mcginn look better also.

I never thought but may have said will move on end od season so lennon planing ahead

Could be but I sincerely hope that's not the case. We will struggle to get a player of his quality. There should always be questions asked when our best players aren't playing. It's a no brainer for me. We are soooo much better with Dylan in the team.

**pacorosssco** · 22-09-2017 10:58 PM

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Could be but I sincerely hope that's not the case. We will struggle to get a player of his quality. There should always be questions asked when our best players aren't playing. It's a no brainer for me. We are soooo much better with Dylan in the team.

Im now thinking this could be why less game time but could be management of injury. Looks like new deal was is based on game time this season as doubt would want to let run down contract.

***Brightside*** · 22-09-2017 11:38 PM

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Could it just be that Lennon is so concerned about our leaky defence that he is worried not to play with Bartley at DM, and this is what is killing Dylan's chances?

Bartly makes it worse

**pacorosssco** · 22-09-2017 11:49 PM

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Bartly makes it worse

Like Bartley gives all but limited when gets win ball has no idea what to do ball. Not much of a footballer. Suits derby games where its a fight lost in others

**~~Tornadoes70~~** · 23-09-2017 12:27 AM

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Could be but I sincerely hope that's not the case. We will struggle to get a player of his quality. There should always be questions asked when our best players aren't playing. It's a no brainer for me. We are soooo much better with Dylan in the team.

Exactly!

Prior to Dylan going off against the sheep in last years semi we had looked the team most likely to win. Dylan is real quality and we miss him when not available. Dylan is different class.

GGTTH

**MacGruber** · 23-09-2017 07:08 AM

[QUOTE=lgnsh_070362;5175749]Exactly!

Prior to Dylan going off against the sheep in last years semi we had looked the team most likely to win. Dylan is real quality and we miss him when not available. Dylan is different class.

GGTTH[/QUOTE

Won't be long until Dylan is running out against us in a Hearts Jersey and dominating our midfield.

That'll be the chat by January. We're sleep walking into losing him - couple of months until he can sign pretty contract elsewhere. We could shortly be without both him,McGinn.

C'mon hibs, fingers out. Get an offer infront of the week man

**MacGruber** · 23-09-2017 07:10 AM

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Exactly!

Prior to Dylan going off against the sheep in last years semi we had looked the team most likely to win. Dylan is real quality and we miss him when not available. Dylan is different class.

GGTTH[/QUOTE

Won't be long until Dylan is running out against us in a Hearts Jersey and dominating our midfield.

That'll be the chat by January. We're sleep walking into losing him - couple of months until he can sign pretty contract elsewhere. We could shortly be without both him,McGinn.

C'mon hibs, fingers out. Get an offer infront of the week man

'Wee' man, lol

***Allant1981*** · 23-09-2017 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by underscore

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Bartly makes it worse

no he doesnt

**stevie-bee** · 23-09-2017 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by allant1981

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no he doesnt

Any one know How did Dylan play today ?

***flash*** · 23-09-2017 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by underscore

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Bartly makes it worse

Utter pish.

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