Forster deserves a run

[Still Smiling]

Feel Forster deserves a start in place of McGregor. Really liked him before his injury. He ran off at the end yesterday almost embarrassed at only being on for 1 min!

[MyJo]

Feel Forster deserves a start in place of McGregor. Really liked him before his injury. He ran off at the end yesterday almost embarrassed at only being on for 1 min!

Nope

[HibsNutter]

There's a reason he's the fourth choice

[Eaststandee]

I really like Forster and agree he deserves a chance, but our defenders are playing well so he'll have to wait, and he will know this.

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[Ronniekirk]

Feel Forster deserves a start in place of McGregor. Really liked him before his injury. He ran off at the end yesterday almost embarrassed at only being on for 1 min!

I was surprised when he resigned as i just couldnt see him getting s game unless otherd ate injured
If he gets verylittle game time before next Transfer window you ouldnt blame him if he wanted to go out on Loan again to get game time At his age he needs to be playing

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

If he deserves a chance then for me it's ahead of Fonts. As it goes I'd play neither because I do not believe 3 centre backs are required (particularly at home) in this league now that the rangers are out the division

[CallumHibs07]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.

[Heisenberg]

Forster isn't good enough. Well built but can't defend.

[Danderhall Hibs]

There's a reason he's the fourth choice

Any idea what it is mate?

I thought it was due to his injuries.

[S4uzee]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.

I think McGregor is probably our best defender

[Scouse Hibee]

I think McGregor is probably our best defender

I agree.

[California-Hibs]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.

I mean, you are kidding right?? Guys, tell me he's kidding..

[Allant1981]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.

Mcgregor is probably the best defender we have

[CallumHibs07]

Mcgregor is probably the best defender we have

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.

[Shrekko]

Last 2 seasons Darren won Rangers Player of the Year and then was voted onto the Championship team of the year by his peers. Sounds like plenty of folk are impressed with his defending.

He's maybe not the most technically gifted but I'm astounded anyone wouldn't be happy with what he's done for Hibs.

[Scouse Hibee]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.

Wow

[fulshie]

I really like Forster and agree he deserves a chance, but our defenders are playing well so he'll have to wait, and he will know this.

Sent from my SM-J500FN using TapatalkThey're not playing that well! We've lost 5 goals in 3 games all to championship sides, 4 of those at home. It isn't good enough. We'll drop a lot of points if these stats continue. I'm certainly not advocating Forster is the answer but, something has to change. Maybe a wee bit more protection from the midfield or a change of formation.

[MWHIBBIES]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.Someone hold me back

McGregor is a very good defender, far better than Forster.

[JimBHibees]

Feel Forster deserves a start in place of McGregor. Really liked him before his injury. He ran off at the end yesterday almost embarrassed at only being on for 1 min!

Disagree Darren is one of our strongest defenders. Jordan needs to be patient and take his chance when it will inevitably come along.

[Eaststandee]

They're not playing that well! We've lost 5 goals in 3 games all to championship sides, 4 of those at home. It isn't good enough. We'll drop a lot of points if these stats continue. I'm certainly not advocating Forster is the answer but, something has to change. Maybe a wee bit more protection from the midfield or a change of formation.
Falkirk scored a screamer can't blame the defence for that. I wasn't at the QOTS game but I know one of these goals was down to the keeper, the dunfermline goal was a great bit of play from what I seen.

Take away the QOTS league cup game where the whole team lapsed and have acknowledged this. We have played a team who have just been promoted and are on a high then a team who is one of our main contenders, and only conceded two, while collecting 6 points along the way. So IMO I think they are playing well.

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[Steviep73]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.
I agree hanlon must be the best defender we have

[MWHIBBIES]

Falkirk scored a screamer can't blame the defence for that. I wasn't at the QOTS game but I know one of these goals was down to the keeper, the dunfermline goal was a great bit of play from what I seen.

Take away the QOTS league cup game where the whole team lapsed and have acknowledged this. We have played a team who have just been promoted and are on a high then a team who is one of our main contenders, and only conceded two, while collecting 6 points along the way. So IMO I think they are playing well.

Sent from my SM-J500FN using TapatalkGood points.

It also isn't just defenders who concede the goals, there is always something that the midfield/forwards can do better to help the defence.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I can't see Forster getting in the team anytime soon and rightly so, he's a good defender but not better than the guys in front of him.

For pure old fashioned defending ability, physically and aggressiveness then McGregor is our best centre half but that doesn't cut it anymore for me as a modern centre half, you need to be good on the ball and in saying this I think Hanlon comes out on top overall but not by a great deal tbf.

[Greenworld]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.
Your not the brightest are u callum a very good consistent performer

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[SunshineOnLeith]

Paul Hanlon is our best defender
Darren McGregor on 2016's form is our second best.
Fontaine and Forster are pretty closely matched in my opinion but a case could be made for either of them as third best.

All four are good.

Sorry for this calm and balanced post which didn't call a single Hibs player rubbish or purport to be anything more than my opinion.

[portycabbage]

Paul Hanlon is our best defender
Darren McGregor on 2016's form is our second best.
Fontaine and Forster are pretty closely matched in my opinion but a case could be made for either of them as third best.

All four are good.

Sorry for this calm and balanced post which didn't call a single Hibs player rubbish or purport to be anything more than my opinion.

I agree with all of that.

[CallumHibs07]

Your not the brightest are u callum a very good consistent performer

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:faf:

[Smartie]

Paul Hanlon is our best defender
Darren McGregor on 2016's form is our second best.
Fontaine and Forster are pretty closely matched in my opinion but a case could be made for either of them as third best.

All four are good.

Sorry for this calm and balanced post which didn't call a single Hibs player rubbish or purport to be anything more than my opinion.

I think any club in Scotland would be happy to have those 4 - and I include Celtic in that.

We're well stocked with ability in this position.

The players selected haven't exactly excelled themselves in the past 2 matches though and need to buck their ideas up - having a player as good as Forster waiting in the wings should keep them on their toes.

[Albanian Hibs]

[QUOTE=CallumHibs07;4792554]Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.[/QUOTE

Earlier you were slating Stevenson, tonight its McGregor 😴

[Heisenberg]

Don't get the love for McGregor, we look very shaky at the back with him IMO. Would rather have Forster in there.

Why do you think Forster deserve a place in the team ahead of McGregor? He isn't anywhere near to being as good as him defensively.

[supermcginn]

Feel Forster deserves a start in place of McGregor. Really liked him before his injury. He ran off at the end yesterday almost embarrassed at only being on for 1 min!

Ive read some nonsense on here but this tops the list!

[Allant1981]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.

You clearly have no idea what you are talking about

[fulshie]

Good points.

It also isn't just defenders who concede the goals, there is always something that the midfield/forwards can do better to help the defence.Yes they are good points but, never the less we have still conceded 5 goals in 3 games whether it was goalkeeping errors, defensive errors or midfielders not covering etc etc, so therefor something has to change IMO. Maybe revert to a 4-4-2 or something. The 3 central defenders playing just now are our best we have and probably the best in the league so if we're conceding as many then something is clearly wrong. If we lose 5 goals in our next 3 league games we'll drop points that's for sure. I would just like to see things shored up a bit as we all would.

[fat freddy]

I think McGregor is probably our best defender

He never gives the ball away

[Cod Boy]

Forster can't get a start when they play three at the back even less of a chance if they go back to a four.

[Billy Whizz]

He's in the squad for cover, he can't be happy with the amount of game time he's had, but he's got to be ready in case someone gets injured

[Onceinawhile]

When did we last keep a clean sheet? Alloa?

[CropleyWasGod]

When did we last keep a clean sheet? Alloa?
Brondby [emoji6]

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[ShinyFantastic]

Definitely deserves a chance over Fontaine.

[Onceinawhile]

Brondby [emoji6]

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Hahaha!

Totally forgot about that.

Regardless, we don't keep enough imo.

[Brightside]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.

Indeed.

[iwasthere1972]

I mean, you are kidding right?? Guys, tell me he's kidding..

He's kidding. There you go. :aok:

[WeeRussell]

Definitely deserves a chance over Fontaine.

There may be an argument for that - but MacGregor and Hanlon are easily ahead of them both. Personally I think the three best centre halves we have started on Saturday. Just because Forster looked a bit embarrassed at only playing a minute doesn't mean he should jump in ahead of someone who is a better defender. Can't believe some has started a thread wanting MacGregor out for Forster!!

Actually, I can.

[Since90+2]

I would rate our centre halfs as:

1. Darren
2. Hanlon
3. Fontaine
4. Forster

McGregor and Hanlon are clearly the best two we have although I give the edge to Darren. Both of them had a terrible game on Saturday but have generally been very consistent and deserve to be the first choice centre halfs.

[pacoluna]

Pish. Physicality and aggression covers his poor technical ability. To say he's better than Hanlon is downright insane.
McG is by far a better player than Hanlon, Hanlon will only improve by playing with him.

[bigwheel]

McG is by far a better player than Hanlon, Hanlon will only improve by playing with him.


I think even Darren would laugh at this one....

[GlesgaeHibby]

Paul Hanlon is our best defender
Darren McGregor on 2016's form is our second best.
Fontaine and Forster are pretty closely matched in my opinion but a case could be made for either of them as third best.

All four are good.

Sorry for this calm and balanced post which didn't call a single Hibs player rubbish or purport to be anything more than my opinion.

:agree: This.

[HappyHanlon]

Hanlon
Darren
Liam
Jordan

In that order.

[pacoluna]

I think even Darren would laugh at this one....

I know he wouldn't

[bigwheel]

I know he wouldn't

well, I don't believe you...and anyway it's wrong. Hanlon is our top defender..our manager would agree with that, our previous manager too... Never gets subbed or rotated. Not the case with Darren.

McGregor has been an excellent signing. Great to see him in the team. The last two games, not at the top of his form, but sure it will come again. There is no evidence in his playing record, or his time at Hibs to suggest he is stronger than Paul Hanlon.

[JDHibs]

Our defence is playing well? 5 goals conceded in 3 games is good?

They were cut apart against QoS and Dunfermline wandered through on Saturday with ease. Both games the opposition player had 3 yards of space, 14 yards out centre of the goal...

But i dont think Forster is the answer. A change of formation is.

McGregor and Hanlon have been immense for us. Forster is good but not quite to their standard.

[Finn2015]

Our defence is playing well? 5 goals conceded in 3 games is good?

They were cut apart against QoS and Dunfermline wandered through on Saturday with ease. Both games the opposition player had 3 yards of space, 14 yards out centre of the goal...

But i dont think Forster is the answer. A change of formation is.

McGregor and Hanlon have been immense for us. Forster is good but not quite to their standard.

Is agree with your assessment of the defence. I actually wrote a thread after the Falkirk game extolling the virtues of the defence but sadly, I could have spoken to soon. They were cut open last Tuesday and the goal on Saturday again evidences this. I hope and trust Lennon identifies there is much still to work on to shore it up. I mean that in the nicest possible way of course cos I am aware of my station in life 😊