Midfield today

[HAZ2000]

Everyone in midfield played very well today . Slivka has been fantastic recently, Gauld looks better than when he left UTD, Mallan back scoring and Bartley solid again. More of the same in the league pls.

[660]

That midfield isn’t good enough to play in bigger games. Bartley isn’t good enough on the ball. I’d expect Omeonga to replac Bartley and Allan to replace Mallan.

[hibby rae]

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That midfield isn’t good enough to play in bigger games. Bartley isn’t good enough on the ball. I’d expect Omeonga to replac Bartley and Allan to replace Mallan.

Tbf to Bartley, pretty much every derby he's played he's been immense. We missed him in the last one imo.

[660]

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Tbf to Bartley, pretty much every derby he's played he's been immense. We missed him in the last one imo.

There’s 10 other teams we have to play.

[Allant1981]

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That midfield isn’t good enough to play in bigger games. Bartley isn’t good enough on the ball. I’d expect Omeonga to replac Bartley and Allan to replace Mallan.

Cant see mallan being dropped, gauld, Allan and Mallan with omeonga sitting behind them would be a good midfield, not a lot of width right enough

[hibby rae]

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There’s 10 other teams we have to play.

Yep but you said bigger games, and the derby is fairly big. Bartley's job isn't to be a playmaker, he breaks up the other teams' play. And does it very well most of the time. Strong, good pace and reads the game well.

[The Spaceman]

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That midfield isn’t good enough to play in bigger games. Bartley isn’t good enough on the ball. I’d expect Omeonga to replac Bartley and Allan to replace Mallan.

Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

[660]

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Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

Hmm not sure what you’re seeing tbh.

[Here’s Lucy!]

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There’s 10 other teams we have to play.

So, the derby isn't a 'big game' as in your prerequisite?

[Dashing Bob S]

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Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

I agree. Mallan next huge star from Hibs

[660]

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So, the derby isn't a 'big game' as in your prerequisite?

By bigger games I meant the 30 odd teams better than Elgin. I like Bartley but I’d rather have a hibs team that can beat Hearts without bringing in battlers for one opponent.

[Hibeesmad]

Said it many of times that Mallan will be a success at Hibs, great player. Was only Elgin but I thought Slivka was best player on the park today. Signs of a player who has been on the books of Juventus.

[04Sauzee]

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Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

I like Mallan , think he's playing an unnatural position and gets alot of stick. I'm sure Stevenson will keep him OK

[Tug Wilson]

Think we have to wait until the end of the transfer window before we can start arguing over our best midfield.

On today's showing Gauld brings some much needed creativity.

Omeonga is a completely unknown quantity but seems a deep midfielder.

If Scott Allan comes in this window then there's lots of options going forward.

Also it depends on who we bring in up front. If Cummings comes back then we will have to play 2 up front to fit him in.

With a back 3 unlikely with Efe away then it will be 4 at the back.

Leaves 4 in midfield from

Milligan
Bartley
Omeonga
Allan
Mallan
Slivka
Horgan
Gauld
Murray
Agyepong

Have I missed anyone?

Be interesting to see how that pans out.

[MWHIBBIES]

Slivka really good. Others all good, Horgan 2 good goals.

[cleanyman]

Not bothered about performances in the cup. Only victories.

That midfield may play well against the mighty Elgin but once again its against the better teams where we will continue to struggle

[InchHibby]

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Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

The penny’s dropped for me 👍

[erin go bragh]

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Hmm not sure what you’re seeing tbh.

Midfielder scoring 10 goals . Today’s pen , the first he has scored inside the box . No sure but probably the first midfielder to do that for us since Pat McGinlay ( and it’s only Jan )

[Here’s Lucy!]

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Not bothered about performances in the cup. Only victories.

That midfield may play well against the mighty Elgin but once again its against the better teams where we will continue to struggle

Agreed.

That midfield the day is all well and good against Elgin. They would not run the show at say Parkhead, Ibrox or even Tynecastle.

[Lago]

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The penny’s dropped for me 👍

Me to, right from the very first game!

[Brightside]

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Not bothered about performances in the cup. Only victories.

That midfield may play well against the mighty Elgin but once again its against the better teams where we will continue to struggle

Thats the spirit.

[JohnM1875]

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Said it many of times that Mallan will be a success at Hibs, great player. Was only Elgin but I thought Slivka was best player on the park today. Signs of a player who has been on the books of Juventus.

Really glad to hear that. Always seen something in him and really hope he reaches his potential here.

[SChibs]

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By bigger games I meant the 30 odd teams better than Elgin. I like Bartley but I’d rather have a hibs team that can beat Hearts without bringing in battlers for one opponent.

Did we not play bartley in the derby last season despite having what is regarded our best midfield in a decade?

[SChibs]

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Agreed.

That midfield the day is all well and good against Elgin. They would not run the show at say Parkhead, Ibrox or even Tynecastle.

I don't think he have the right to run the show at those grounds to be honest.

[LaMotta]

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That midfield isn’t good enough to play in bigger games. Bartley isn’t good enough on the ball. I’d expect Omeonga to replac Bartley and Allan to replace Mallan.

Bartley is more than good enough on the ball. I wish people would stop peddling the myth that he isn't.

[SChibs]

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Bartley is more than good enough on the ball. I wish people would stop peddling the myth that he isn't.

I think it's because he sometimes looks a bit clumsy when in possession that gives people that thought. I wonder what his passing stats are they must be relatively high

[Here’s Lucy!]

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I don't think he have the right to run the show at those grounds to be honest.

I don't get that.

Why should we not run the midfield at these places if we can? Home teams, like those I listed, have no devine right to this.

[Hibernian Verse]

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Mallan will be a very big player for us next couple of years. We won’t drop him. He’s too good and I’m looking forward to that penny finally dropping for many of our support.

You're on the moon, Spaceman.

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[660]

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Bartley is more than good enough on the ball. I wish people would stop peddling the myth that he isn't.

Lost cause of an opinion but thanks for your input.

[Tug Wilson]

It is all about balance.

If we play 4-1-3-2 with the fullbacks pushing up then a true defensive midfielder like Marvin will be absolutely vital. He will protect the centre backs whilst leaving the other 3 midfielders to do the creative stuff.

Admittedly Milligan can also do that job and we are yet to see what Omeonga offers.