I thought that some of the passing was shan today. Far too many loose balls
On the up side that seemed to change in the second half and the players seemed a lot more fluid
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16-02-2019 08:50 PM #31
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16-02-2019 08:52 PM #32This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Came up with selling him to the New England Patriots as a specialist kicker.
i will postpone this meantime while i reassess in the light of others comments above .Last edited by CMurdoch; 16-02-2019 at 08:54 PM.
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16-02-2019 09:02 PM #33
Good write up JB,although i did'nt rate Mallan so highly,Slivka MOM,with Milligan a close second.
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16-02-2019 09:41 PM #35
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And we were sitting really deep in the 2nd half but had a few decent counters which we didn't take full advantage of.
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16-02-2019 09:46 PM #37
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16-02-2019 09:53 PM #38
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I notice you refer to his shooting but don't actually mention the goals. He's our joint top scorer this season with 11 in 35 games which is a goal every 3 games, a good return for a midfielder I'd say.
I don't get why you and others contemplate getting rid of him instead of allowing him time to improve.
If after reassessing you decide we should sell him, who do you suggest we replace him with (that is the finished article) for the same money?Last edited by 007; 16-02-2019 at 10:23 PM.
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16-02-2019 10:26 PM #39This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
He has his weaknesses though, and my concern with Mallan is that his weaknesses are very hard to work on and improve. I just don't think he's naturally athletic, and that you need to have a bit more natural athleticism about you in order to be able to build upon it.
It's easier to teach a player to hit a dead ball, to play with his weaker foot or to adapt to a new position than it is to give him a burst of pace. It is that burst of pace that will always be missing in Mallan's game and I think it is going to be what ultimately stops him from being a top, top player. It's a shame, because his weight of pass, strength of shot and ability to hit a dead ball are probably as good as I've seen in a Hibs player.
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16-02-2019 10:33 PM #40
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People who say he’s not a footballer are probably beyond reasoning with. Probably the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read.
Is he getting the most out of his undoubted talent? Probably not, and he isn’t pulling it altogether ... but surely anyone can see the potential he has?
If shooting and set-pieces were so easy it’s funny how so many apparent great players are hopeless at them eh?
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From the outset I was surprised at his inability to get around the pitch.
I thought at first it might just be his general fitness and it would improve as the season went on but he just seems to struggle to run effectively.
Hope I’m wrong and some work can be done to improve his mobility as for sure the boy has an unbelievable ability when it comes to passing and striking the ball.
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16-02-2019 11:58 PM #43
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Great report as always.
Thought Hecky had them playing more purposefully, better organised and structured compared against recent weeks and months prior to his arrival.
Good all round performance today with all three points in the bag. Delighted.
Mon the Cabbage!!!
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17-02-2019 12:08 AM #44
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17-02-2019 02:01 AM #45This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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What he lacks as a player is not down to him in any way.
Through this own hard work and dedication, his skill at striking a football is second to none.
I also suspect his diligence to his fitness, diet etc is absolute.
The restriction for Stevie Mallan is with his god given natural athletic ability.
No amount of hard work can change that and i believe this will always hold him back.
He can and will improve as a player and i hope he can quickly become more effective for Hibs.Last edited by CMurdoch; 17-02-2019 at 02:55 AM.
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17-02-2019 02:52 AM #47This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Your correct ofcourse.
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17-02-2019 05:31 AM #48
Marciano concerns me. He spilled another easy shot but got away with it this time and his distribution was poor again.
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17-02-2019 06:10 AM #50
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There's not a chance we're keeping bogdan and if the the press are to be believed we're after some Armenian lad
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17-02-2019 07:49 AM #52
Thought Hamilton passed the ball well, much better than I've seen then, a couple of shots, but never threatened us much, felt we were in total control of the match yesterday. Slivka was immense, and thought Hanlon & McGregor were solid, much better.
Good to see manager hugging Kamberi after coming off, and even passing notes to players during game. Heckingbottom looks a very hands on manager, seen him clapping passages of play, and giving encouragement."There's class, there's first class and there's Hibs class" - Eddie Turnbull
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17-02-2019 08:26 AM #53This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
PS Fine report John as ever.
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17-02-2019 08:32 AM #54This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Genuinely hate saying that. And he's young, so has youth on his side. He just confuses me. Obviously has potential, I just dunno.
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Hopefully it's something that Heckingbottom will work on in video analysis.Mature, sensible signature required for responsible position. Good prospects for the right candidate. Apply within.
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If he can become a bit more streetwise and is even average at a lot of things he will still be an excellent player at this level. Midfield ‘production’.... goals, assists, chances created, long passing ..is utterly priceless in today’s game.
I really object to comments like ‘he’s never a fitbaw player’ from the keyboard Mourinho’s though. Totally inexplicable.
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