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**Garymcl** · 17-04-2019 11:46 AM

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***Mikey*** · 17-04-2019 12:03 PM

Has he been on yet?

**Lago** · 17-04-2019 12:05 PM

Did they concentrate on his time at Leeds 😁

**~~The 90+2~~** · 17-04-2019 12:22 PM

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Did they concentrate on his time at Leeds 😁

😁

***Diclonius*** · 17-04-2019 12:23 PM

I have to say, it's quite refreshing having a manager to whom TalkSport/SSN can't ask 1,527,734 questions about Celtic.

**Garymcl** · 17-04-2019 12:34 PM

All about hibs thank goodness good interview by Luke Shanley every time I listen to the new manager I am more and more impressed he talks well and puts emphasis on hard work on training ground to his recent success we really I think have found a gem in this guy and would encourage all hibbys to renew or purchase season tickets again to back him to the hilt can’t wait to see which players he brings in so looking forward to next season already “Heckys at the wheel “ Ggtth

**~~The 90+2~~** · 17-04-2019 12:38 PM

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I have to say, it's quite refreshing having a manager to whom TalkSport/SSN can't ask 1,527,734 questions about Celtic.

Would love it if he was asked and he done a Malonga 😂

**~~The 90+2~~** · 17-04-2019 12:38 PM

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All about hibs thank goodness good interview by Luke Shanley every time I listen to the new manager I am more and more impressed he talks well and puts emphasis on hard work on training ground to his recent success we really I think have found a gem in this guy and would encourage all hibbys to renew or purchase season tickets again to back him to the hilt can’t wait to see which players he brings in so looking forward to next season already “Heckys at the wheel “ Ggtth

Yep. Let the good times roll.

**JeMeSouviens** · 17-04-2019 12:42 PM

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All about hibs thank goodness good interview by Luke Shanley every time I listen to the new manager I am more and more impressed he talks well and puts emphasis on hard work on training ground to his recent success we really I think have found a gem in this guy and would encourage all hibbys to renew or purchase season tickets again to back him to the hilt can’t wait to see which players he brings in so looking forward to next season already “Heckys at the wheel “ Ggtth

Isn't the recruitment team just going to be the same as the last couple of years?

**~~Peevemor~~** · 17-04-2019 12:44 PM

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Isn't the recruitment team just going to be the same as the last couple of years?

Yes, but it's the manager who request different types of players for specific roles. He'll also make his own suggestions re players to look at.

**B.H.F.C** · 17-04-2019 12:45 PM

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Isn't the recruitment team just going to be the same as the last couple of years?

Aye but he still decides who we actually sign and it’ll be interesting to see if he favours a different type of player to Lennon.

***CapitalGreen*** · 17-04-2019 12:48 PM

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Isn't the recruitment team just going to be the same as the last couple of years?

The manager is part of the recruitment team.

**Vini1875** · 17-04-2019 12:52 PM

Must admit to not being excited when he came in, but week after week he grows on me. It feels like he is a guy who can get a group of individuals and make them into a team. A good string of results in this last 5 might see STs remain steady, when only a few months ago it looked like sales would plummet.

**~~The 90+2~~** · 17-04-2019 12:58 PM

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Isn't the recruitment team just going to be the same as the last couple of years?

I think we will see a few gems from down south. Like Lennon took any player told to. Probably why Flo’ was forced on trial before on loan to prove himself.

***Northernhibee*** · 17-04-2019 12:59 PM

If you look at the managerial profile outside of Scotland and the sort of job that they could get elsewhere if they had wanted, Heckingbottom is every bit a coup as the last manager. He says he turned down a number of jobs and before Leeds had been touted as a potential future EPL manager.

The more I think about it (and I was excited about Appleton so felt a little disappointed) the more I think it’s a fantastic appointment for not only what he brings to the club but also shows how good we are off the pitch that he chose to kick start his managerial career with us.

**Lago** · 17-04-2019 01:25 PM

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If you look at the managerial profile outside of Scotland and the sort of job that they could get elsewhere if they had wanted, Heckingbottom is every bit a coup as the last manager. He says he turned down a number of jobs and before Leeds had been touted as a potential future EPL manager.

The more I think about it (and I was excited about Appleton so felt a little disappointed) the more I think it’s a fantastic appointment for not only what he brings to the club but also shows how good we are off the pitch that he chose to kick start his managerial career with us.

Correct in all respects, we need to enjoy him while we have him.

**JeMeSouviens** · 17-04-2019 01:35 PM

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The manager is part of the recruitment team.

Yeah, that's true. I don't personally think there's been much wrong with our recruitment anyway.

**~~Hibeesmad~~** · 17-04-2019 01:52 PM

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Yeah, that's true. I don't personally think there's been much wrong with our recruitment anyway.

It's been excellent since Dempster, Craig and Mathie came in. There are always going to be players who don't quite make it but that happens at every club whether that be down to personal reasons, injuries or just not good enough.

***JohnM1875*** · 17-04-2019 01:58 PM

I was the same as a lot of others about this appointment. A bit 'meh' but wow was I wrong. I just totally buy into his approach and what he says. More importantly it seems the players do as well!

Glad to be proven wrong about this one! What do I know about appointing a new manager though, I was over the moon when we brought in Butcher!

***J-C*** · 17-04-2019 02:03 PM

Lennon had final say on who came in, Kamberi impressed on his loan but it was soon clear he and Lennon didn't get on, that happens in football. Lennon didn't have a great eye for a player and it looked like he went for players he knew previously like Efe, Stokes, Whittaker etc. Also Lennon's squad building was suspect, every squad was unbalanced.

**we are hibs** · 17-04-2019 03:56 PM

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Lennon had final say on who came in, Kamberi impressed on his loan but it was soon clear he and Lennon didn't get on, that happens in football. Lennon didn't have a great eye for a player and it looked like he went for players he knew previously like Efe, Stokes, Whittaker etc. Also Lennon's squad building was suspect, every squad was unbalanced.

Mr.Lennon...

***allezsauzee*** · 17-04-2019 04:19 PM

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I was the same as a lot of others about this appointment. A bit 'meh' but wow was I wrong. I just totally buy into his approach and what he says. More importantly it seems the players do as well!

Glad to be proven wrong about this one! What do I know about appointing a new manager though, I was over the moon when we brought in Butcher!

I'm pretty sure we were unbeaten in Butcher's first 8 games too

There is a world of difference between the two of them though. I was gutted to see Lenny go, but I couldn't have been more impressed with Hecky so far. Seems to get all of his ideas drummed into the players on the training ground as they all look as though they are confident in what their role is without him barking at them.

**SquashedFrogg** · 17-04-2019 04:36 PM

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The manager is part of the recruitment team.

Perfectly put 👍

***Jim44*** · 17-04-2019 04:39 PM

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I have to say, it's quite refreshing having a manager to whom TalkSport/SSN can't ask 1,527,734 questions about Celtic.

I bet Lennon is getting fed up being asked about his time at Hibs.

**davhibby** · 17-04-2019 04:45 PM

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I'm pretty sure we were unbeaten in Butcher's first 8 games too

There is a world of difference between the two of them though. I was gutted to see Lenny go, but I couldn't have been more impressed with Hecky so far. Seems to get all of his ideas drummed into the players on the training ground as they all look as though they are confident in what their role is without him barking at them.

I'm pretty sure you're wrong there. Butcher did have a good start but we lost at least one of his early games(away to Celtic) not sure if there were any others

***allezsauzee*** · 17-04-2019 05:20 PM

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I'm pretty sure you're wrong there. Butcher did have a good start but we lost at least one of his early games(away to Celtic) not sure if there were any others

you are correct. we lost 1-0 at Celtic in the first 8. However the point I was making that although Butcher also made a pretty decent start in his first 8 league games, I believe that there is a lot more substance to what Hecky is doing. Butcher got a new manager bounce and changed our style to be more direct which probably foxed opposition for a few games.

**~~Hibeesmad~~** · 17-04-2019 05:22 PM

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I'm pretty sure you're wrong there. Butcher did have a good start but we lost at least one of his early games(away to Celtic) not sure if there were any others

The loss to Raith in the cup was the start of a downward spiral

**Deeds** · 17-04-2019 05:26 PM

I wonder when Celtic will want to talk to him, now that he’s with us and doing well...

***JohnMcM*** · 17-04-2019 05:28 PM

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It's been excellent since Dempster, Craig and Mathie came in. There are always going to be players who don't quite make it but that happens at every club whether that be down to personal reasons, injuries or just not good enough.

Aha! I sense an intelligent, thoughtful and knowledgeable post here.

For goodness sake stop it! You'll spoil a potentially filled-with-guff thread.