Rob MacLean's summary of Fenlon's demise

[Keith_M]

OK, this is for all those who think it was just some moaning, hard to please Hibs fans that thought it was time for Fenlon to go.


Read THIS (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24766252)


Extracts.....

"That's the biggest condemnation of Hibs' performance. They went down in the derby, having started so well, with barely a whimper.
And they were playing a team which, apart from a couple of penalty shootout victories, hadn't won a game since August.

A team fifteen points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership and including only three players over the age of 21.

Of the three matches Hearts have won inside 90 minutes this season, two of them have come against their capital rivals.

A double derby letdown on the back of their European embarrassment against Malmo confirmed for the Hibs supporters that Fenlon's time was up."

"What happened next was inevitable; Pat Fenlon jumped before he was pushed. His two years in charge have taken Hibs down the road to nowhere."

[erskine-hibby]

OK, this is for all those who think it was just some moaning, hard to please Hibs fans that thought it was time for Fenlon to go.


Read THIS (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24766252)


Extracts.....

"That's the biggest condemnation of Hibs' performance. They went down in the derby, having started so well, with barely a whimper.
And they were playing a team which, apart from a couple of penalty shootout victories, hadn't won a game since August.

A team fifteen points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership and including only three players over the age of 21.

Of the three matches Hearts have won inside 90 minutes this season, two of them have come against their capital rivals.

A double derby letdown on the back of their European embarrassment against Malmo confirmed for the Hibs supporters that Fenlon's time was up."

"What happened next was inevitable; Pat Fenlon jumped before he was pushed. His two years in charge have taken Hibs down the road to nowhere."


Sounds about right.

[weonlywon6-2]

You cant disagree with what he is saying

[hibsbollah]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?

[greenlex]

OK, this is for all those who think it was just some moaning, hard to please Hibs fans that thought it was time for Fenlon to go.


Read THIS (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24766252)


Extracts.....

"That's the biggest condemnation of Hibs' performance. They went down in the derby, having started so well, with barely a whimper.
And they were playing a team which, apart from a couple of penalty shootout victories, hadn't won a game since August.

A team fifteen points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership and including only three players over the age of 21.

Of the three matches Hearts have won inside 90 minutes this season, two of them have come against their capital rivals.

A double derby letdown on the back of their European embarrassment against Malmo confirmed for the Hibs supporters that Fenlon's time was up."

"What happened next was inevitable; Pat Fenlon jumped before he was pushed. His two years in charge have taken Hibs down the road to nowhere."You would think we were bottom of the pile. A result against Aberdeen and a win on Wednesday and he wouldnt have had anything to write. The only club on a road to nowhere are Hearts. Write the truth about that McLean instead of talking *****.

[BoltonHibee]

Road to nowhere, spot on

[Viva_Palmeiras]

OK, this is for all those who think it was just some moaning, hard to please Hibs fans that thought it was time for Fenlon to go.


Read THIS (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24766252)


Extracts.....

"That's the biggest condemnation of Hibs' performance. They went down in the derby, having started so well, with barely a whimper.
And they were playing a team which, apart from a couple of penalty shootout victories, hadn't won a game since August.

A team fifteen points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership and including only three players over the age of 21.

Of the three matches Hearts have won inside 90 minutes this season, two of them have come against their capital rivals.

A double derby letdown on the back of their European embarrassment against Malmo confirmed for the Hibs supporters that Fenlon's time was up."

"What happened next was inevitable; Pat Fenlon jumped before he was pushed. His two years in charge have taken Hibs down the road to nowhere."

Thankfully the boy can write - saves listening to his dull monotone dronings.

[Godsahibby]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?

Obviously you do as well if you took interest in reading the thread!

[NAE NOOKIE]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?

The truth is the truth no matter what the source. He summed it up pretty well as far as I can see.

[Andy74]

He's summed up the Hearts game alright. No real analysis or insight on anything else to reach his last conclusion.

[hibsbollah]

The truth is the truth no matter what the source. He summed it up pretty well as far as I can see.

If Maclean or anyone from the BBC Scotland crowd get something right its an accident. From the very first day of Fenlons appointment theyve had an agenda, i remember the sportsound when he was appointed, they were all outraged that one of their old boys network hadnt got the job. Ive got no interest in what theyve got to say.

[Dashing Bob S]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?

Yes, it holds all the interest of a No 22 bus driver telling a pass-wielding wifie that he's planning to do his Christmas shopping earlier this year.

[Peevemor]

If Maclean or anyone from the BBC Scotland crowd get something right its an accident. From the very first day of Fenlons appointment theyve had an agenda, i remember the sportsound when he was appointed, they were all outraged that one of their old boys network hadnt got the job. Ive got no interest in what theyve got to say.

Exactly.

[erskine-hibby]

He's summed up the Hearts game alright. No real analysis or insight on anything else to reach his last conclusion.

So how far did we come under Fenlon then?
Think he got it spot on under Fenlon we were on the road to nowhere... even Fenlon thought so that's why he left.

[grunt]

If Maclean or anyone from the BBC Scotland crowd get something right its an accident. From the very first day of Fenlons appointment theyve had an agenda, i remember the sportsound when he was appointed, they were all outraged that one of their old boys network hadnt got the job. Ive got no interest in what theyve got to say.I agree with this. Sportsound and the whole BBC Scotland football crew is just a big old pals act. Look at who they've been suggesting as replacements - all their old friends who are currently out of work. It's sickening that a national broadcaster is such a joke when it comes to football.

[hhibs]

I agree with this. Sportsound and the whole BBC Scotland football crew is just a big old pals act. Look at who they've been suggesting as replacements - all their old friends who are currently out of work. It's sickening that a national broadcaster is such a joke when it comes to football.

Not just football.

[greenlex]

So how far did we come under Fenlon then?
Think he got it spot on under Fenlon we were on the road to nowhere... even Fenlon thought so that's why he left.Strange I thought he said he left the club in a better state than when he took over. He thought someone else might make a better job of moving it forward and thats why he left? Did I misenterpet his interview?

[blackpoolhibs]

So how far did we come under Fenlon then?
Think he got it spot on under Fenlon we were on the road to nowhere... even Fenlon thought so that's why he left.

You know its quite funny, but the only thing Andy thinks Fenlon has done wrong was resign. :greengrin

[erskine-hibby]

Strange I thought he said he left the club in a better state than when he took over. He thought someone else might make a better job of moving it forward and thats why he left? Did I misenterpet his interview?

Well he will say that but he still thinks that any progress the club has made under him (minimal at best) he couldn't take it further.

[greenlex]

Well he will say that but he still thinks that any progress the club has made under him (minimal at best) he couldn't take it further. Yes but nowhere?

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?

Calling Rob McLean an anchor is close.

[erskine-hibby]

Yes but nowhere?

I certainly believe we were going nowhere under Fenlon as did many others.

[heretoday]

Rob Maclean? The anodyne anchor from Sportscene? Seriously? Who cares?
I struggled to stay awake reading it!

[Cropley10]

Strange I thought he said he left the club in a better state than when he took over. He thought someone else might make a better job of moving it forward and thats why he left? Did I misenterpet his interview?

Leaving the Club in a better state than when he came in (it was on its backside) but not being able to improve things further (witnessed by the mind numbing football, complete absence of goals and the more than occasional shambles) are not mutually exclusive. He took us from zero to one place further but couldn't get to step two.

We were clearly on the road to nowheresville.

All in my humble opinion, of course.

[greenlex]

Leaving the Club in a better state than when he came in (it was on its backside) but not being able to improve things further (witnessed by the mind numbing football, complete absence of goals and the more than occasional shambles) are not mutually exclusive. He took us from zero to one place further but couldn't get to step two.

We were clearly on the road to nowheresville.

All in my humble opinion, of course.
And mine. The squad is far better. There seems to be better ethic at East mains too. Hopefully we get lucky with the next a appointment because that's all it is. Luck.