The return of Brandon Barker

[GreenCastle]

Hopefully back in action soon..was one of our best players before his injury.

Not sure who he will replace but going to be exciting having Barker, Boyle and Allan in the same team.

[GreenLake]

I bought a shirt with Barker 20 so I sure hope he starts playing soon. He might be off at the end of the season but I have a mate called Barker and if he ever wants to wear a Hibs jersey.

[Billy Whizz]

That’s entertainment

[Speedy]

I suspect he'll have to wait his turn on the bench.

Great issue to have.

[Billy Whizz]

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I suspect he'll have to wait his turn on the bench.

Great issue to have.

He’ll be on the bench as soon as he’s fit

[Jack Hackett]

Deserves another shot at tearing the hertz a new one

[B.H.F.C]

Since we changed shape, and have went on this unbeaten run, it’s difficult to see him getting back in to the team IMO.

Good option to have though.

[Deansy]

Can't come soon enough - Brandon Barker in full flight is a thing of beauty !

[West lower]

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I suspect he'll have to wait his turn on the bench.

Great issue to have.

Which in turn will see Danny Swanson miss out. Which is what was happening in January.

[hibsbollah]

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Since we changed shape, and have went on this unbeaten run, it’s difficult to see him getting back in to the team IMO.

Good option to have though.

He'll be straight back into the team IMO. Too good to be left out.

[Souter96Mac]

Our current formation and lineup seems to have gelled well and is working well, but Barker is a quality option to have off the bench running at tired legs. Could only see him starting if either one of Flo or Maclaren are dropped.

[Col2]

Really hope we can get him for next season even if it’s first half of season.

[B.H.F.C]

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He'll be straight back into the team IMO. Too good to be left out.

No he’s not. He was coming on to a game pre injury but had one goal and about three assists all season.

Who does he replace?

[KWJ]

He had a couple of very productive games and has done many exciting things without wnd product in others so I wouldn't say he's been one of our best players this season. Great option to have from the bench.

[ancient hibee]

Don’t think we’ll change what has been the most successful formation but will use him later in games depending on the situation.

[bingo70]

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He'll be straight back into the team IMO. Too good to be left out.

He’s not played any development games yet has he?

The time he’s been out I’d have thought he’d need to get a couple of those games under his belt then a game or two off the bench. Assuming he’s not involved tomorrow night that only leaves 6 games left so I don’t think he’s really got the time to establish himself as a regular starter again.

[Lancs Harp]

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No he’s not. He was coming on to a game pre injury but had one goal and about three assists all season.

Who does he replace?

Horses for courses, like playing Marv against a physical team or when we need a bit of defensive strength in midfield. If we are playing a team we feel we need to attack from the start or perhaps are a bit weak wide then we play Boyle on one side and Barker on the other, the natural player to miss out would be Lewis as Barker offers far more going forward.

[B.H.F.C]

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Horses for courses, like playing Marv against a physical team or when we need a bit of defensive strength in midfield. If we are playing a team we feel we need to attack from the start or perhaps are a bit weak wide then we play Boyle on one side and Barker on the other, the natural player to miss out would be Lewis as Barker offers far more going forward.

Don’t see it happening. As someone else mentioned he’s going to need a bit of time to get back up to speed. At this stage of the season he’s not going to get that starting for the first team.

[Lancs Harp]

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Don’t see it happening. As someone else mentioned he’s going to need a bit of time to get back up to speed. At this stage of the season he’s not going to get that starting for the first team.

I wast necessarily meaning next week or the week after. Just tactically where he'll fit in when hes fit.

[Onceinawhile]

Must admit I'd forgotten about him.

[Lee Marvin]

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He'll be straight back into the team IMO. Too good to be left out.

Injury or shocking performance aside, he won't.

For who exactly? Lewis?? No chance

[Dashing Bob S]

I’m a fan of Barkers. Great player.

[Lancs Harp]

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Injury or shocking performance aside, he won't.

For who exactly? Lewis?? No chance

If we are playing 3 at the back and looking for goals then Brandon offers an awful lot more than Lewis does. Horses for courses like I said earlier.

[Lee Marvin]

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If we are playing 3 at the back and looking for goals then Brandon offers an awful lot more than Lewis does. Horses for courses like I said earlier.

He is never a wing back in his life. Boyle can get away with it as his work rate and desire are phenomenal. Barker doesn't work anywhere near as hard as Boyle and plays in bursts. We would be ripped apart down his side.

In no way does barker 'go right back into the side' when fit (and i'am a big fan of his)

[Lancs Harp]

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He is never a wing back in his life. Boyle can get away with it as his work rate and desire are phenomenal. Barker doesn't work anywhere near as hard as Boyle and plays in bursts. We would be ripped apart down his side.

In no way does barker 'go right back into the side' when fit (and i'am a big fan of his)

We'll see mate, book marked

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Don’t think he would ever be played as a left wing back. Ain’t gonna happen.

Most likely we will see him introduced after 70 minutes when he is fit & ready.

[Eaststandee]

Great wee player to have back at it

[shetlandhibee]

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Don’t think he would ever be played as a left wing back. Ain’t gonna happen.

Most likely we will see him introduced after 70 minutes when he is fit & ready.

this.. dangerous impact sub when fit Strengthning squad at Buisness end of season

[Hermit Crab]

How far away is he from full fitness?

[calumhibee1]

I reckon in the current system that he could only really be competing with Allan for a position. Even then, it wouldn’t be in his best position. He’s more likely to be used as a sub to change the game from now on IMO which is unfortunate as he’s a superb footballer. Hopefully he’s here next season as I doubt we’ll still be 3-5-2 once we lose players in the summer.