Laidlaw

[Captain Trips]

Asked a question at 2-0 and answered it. 2 decent keepers on the books for a change.

[Hi Heid Yin]

Asked a question at 2-0 and answered it. 2 decent keepers on the books for a change.

I agree. Laidlaw was solid and his save in the 2nd half was pivotal. United heads dipped visibly after his acrobatic and brilliant leap to push away a goalbound shot.

[Borderhibbie76]

Has never let us down and will be a tough decision for lennon when rocky is fit. Makes a change 2 have 2 able and reliable keepers

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[Centre Hawf]

I like Marciano and happy to have him but I fully believe we may have found a potential long term keeper in Laidlaw. Looks safe as houses and is doing everything right as far as I can tell.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Its going to be a tough one for NL once Marciano is fit .... Laidlaw has been more than competent in all the games he has played as has Rocky ... but unfortunately for Laidlaw Lennon clearly sees Marciano as his 'go to' keeper. But if Marciano doesn't want to commit to Hibs long term Laidlaw is making a good case for the number 1 spot next season.

[bigwheel]

Its going to be a tough one for NL once Marciano is fit .... Laidlaw has been more than competent in all the games he has played as has Rocky ... but unfortunately for Laidlaw Lennon clearly sees Marciano as his 'go to' keeper. But if Marciano doesn't want to commit to Hibs long term Laidlaw is making a good case for the number 1 spot next season.

Marciano is on a different level...will be back in when fit..


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[lucky]

Marciano is on a different level...will be back in when fit..


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Not sure about that. Since both have been at the club both have performed well but generally neither has had s lot to do.

[bigwheel]

Not sure about that. Since both have been at the club both have performed well but generally neither has had s lot to do.

Marciano looks as good as we have had for a number of years.....that said, Laidlaw did well again tonight....that save is the sort of thing that Oxley wasn't stopping. Great to see a clean sheet.


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[Libby Hibby]

Outstanding last night

[Craig_in_Prague]

He dealt with all balls back to him, came out once or twice to sweep up, so he was very focused even though a quiet night for him. It's nice to see defenders have the confidence to use him with passes back if and when necessary and his kicking is generally very good.
As others said finally 2 really decent keepers that don't give us palpitations when the ball is played back etc :)

[hibbymick]

He was never really bothered tonight, the header was straight at him so more a reflex save....the boys done well for us though.

[heretoday]

I'd say his save in the second half was pivotal to the result.

Had that gone in we could have been in familiar territory with an edgy team trying to hang on to a narrow lead.

[southsider]

I'd say his save in the second half was pivotal to the result.

Had that gone in we could have been in familiar territory with an edgy team trying to hang on to a narrow lead.
Agreed. Super stop and whole team seemed to get a lift and the crowd really got behind the team. When SJM came on the place was buzzing. And that goal......

[BoomtownHibees]

Agreed. Super stop and whole team seemed to get a lift and the crowd really got behind the team. When SJM came on the place was buzzing. And that goal......

Decent enough save but think it looked better than what it actually was.

Would have been disappointed if it had gone in

[Blaster]

Decent enough save but think it looked better than what it actually was.

Would have been disappointed if it had gone in

You're cheery eh. Between the save and Humphrey's cross, you really hate giving praise

[H18 SFR]

I noticed that the whole bench was applauding the save. He really done well last night.

[BoomtownHibees]

You're cheery eh. Between the save and Humphrey's cross, you really hate giving praise

I will give praise when I feel it deserves it. I said it was a decent enough save but just felt after seeing it again on the telly when I got home that it was quite comfortable for him.

And don't tell me that you also think it was a pass from Humphrey for the first goal?? Oh you think it was a cross? From the edge of the box? Bloody hell

[superfurryhibby]

I've been very impressed by Laidlaw, a shrewd signing and probably our long term number1. He should keep the gloves on Marciano's return, Lennon should reward performances and thus far he has provided them. Decent save last night and generally looked confident with the ball at his feet. Good to see that we have two good keepers in the squad, it's been quite a while since we've enjoyed that!

[jonny]

I really like the lad. Amazing to think he was warming a bench at Raith Rovers last season.
I think Rocky has the edge meantime but fully agree with the posters that say he could very well be a long term keeper for us.

[Shrekko]

In a quiet way Laidlaw has been a great signing.

Not saying he's a world beater and maybe not massively commanding for a big guy but what a job he's done. If a number 2 comes on for a lot of games and it makes no difference then that's pretty amazing.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

General assumption is that Laidlaw doesn't play when Marciano is fit. Wouldn't be surprised if he knows this too but he must be in the frame for the jersey long term if and when Marciano leaves.

[southsider]

General assumption is that Laidlaw doesn't play when Marciano is fit. Wouldn't be surprised if he knows this too but he must be in the frame for the jersey long term if and when Marciano leaves.

He is on a years contract. NL called him into his office just before Xmas. The lad was bricking it bul Neil said he was doing well and they would talk about an extension of his contract.

[Billy Whizz]

He is on a years contract. NL called him into his office just before Xmas. The lad was bricking it bul Neil said he was doing well and they would talk about an extension of his contract.

Does he want to stay?

[21.05.2016]

Wasn't troubled much yesterday but what a brilliant save he made at 2-0. If they had scored that and made it 2-1 they could have perked up and pressed us more for another.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

A position I have complete and utter confidence in whether it's our first or second choice playing

Only had 1 save to make and at such a crucial time in the game it was massive.

Excellent distribution all game which again was crucial because when there's no confidence in the keeper's ability to clear a ball you can sense the unease in the stadium.

Well played Ross

[McD]

Laidlaw and the back 4, and Bartley, all played very well last night, and were rewarded with a clean sheet.

Bartley did a great job of stopping Utd getting to run at and attack the back 4. They in turn did a great job of closing down, marshalling utd's forward players, and stopping the ball coming into troublesome areas near Laidlaw. On the odd occasion that Utd did threaten down one side, the other side tucked in well and backed up their teammates (Gray's header in the 6 yard box). On the odder occasion that Utd got the better of them, laidlaw was always in the right place at the right time, and made the good save he needed to. Arguably he could have come for a few more high balls, but with a clean sheet and the performance it would be very hard to criticise.

I'd also add that both Humphrey and Boyle did an excellent job of helping their fullbacks, McGeouch supported Bartley in keeping Utd from running at the defence, and keeping the midfield shape.

overall, I'd say as a team Hibs were very solid defensively, from front to back, through teamwork, effort, tactical nous and no little skill. All of that was impressive as well as the superb attacking play we put together at times.

[southsider]

Does he want to stay?

Oh yes. Loves it here. Glad of chance to play in front of big crowds for such a big club.

[RoYO!]

I've more faith in Marciano but that's more gut feeling than anything. It is going to be the real test next year- when we're back in the premier ;)

[Centre Hawf]

Oh yes. Loves it here. Glad of chance to play in front of big crowds for such a big club.

Keeps playing like he has been and he's welcome to continue to do so for as long as he likes! Its nice to have a good young keeper. Saying that even Marciano is young in keeper terms.

[Godsahibby]

I really like Laidlaw, goof young keeper, always looks composed when he has the ball, shown the last few games he has outstanding reactions, can come for a ball, can kick and he has some presence about him. I think Marcianio is our number 1 but Laidlaw is not far behind.

[Billy Whizz]

Oh yes. Loves it here. Glad of chance to play in front of big crowds for such a big club.

That's great to hear, hope he does get an extended deal. Goalies seem to improve with age

[Mibbes Aye]

I'm really pleased for Laidlaw. I saw him playing for the dev team at the start of the season and he looked smart and tidy enough. It's great that he's stepped up and is making a case to keep the gloves.

My ST is in the West Upper towards the away end but due to work and stuff I've only made a handful of games this season. There was an absolute walloper sitting behind me last night, I've never heard him before so I'm guessing he was a walk-up (or just a rubbish ST holder like me :greengrin).

Every time Laidlaw had the ball he was screaming at him for not looking for a short pass out, ignoring the fact the defenders were never showing for the ball. I think there was one occasion where Gray was deep enough to take the ball but was clearly not looking or expecting it.

Obviously Laidlaw had been instructed to kick deep and that's fair enough - in an ideal world I would love us to play out from the back but if Lennon had told him to go long for this match then the keeper needs to do what he's been told.

I thought he showed smart reactions for his big save and generally looked confident. Really good to have a couple of keepers who look the part.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Just watched the Raith v Falkirk goals on YouTube and whoever they have in goals now didn't have the best of games.

[truehibernian]

Just watched the Raith v Falkirk goals on YouTube and whoever they have in goals now didn't have the best of games.

Shocking goalkeeping - so much so I'd be checking his football coupon to see if he had Falkirk +3 😀

[Smartie]

Shocking goalkeeping - so much so I'd be checking his football coupon to see if he had Falkirk +3 😀

Was it not Cuthbert?

He's normally been pretty decent against us.

One of the features of games between us and Raith is that whoever plays in goals for them they have a blinder.

[maturehibby]

Perhaps it would be good to get Alan combe's opinion as the Goalkeeping coach his thoughts on who is the best prospect and regardless if it's Laidlaw or Rocky both are well ahead of Mark Otley who I could guarantee would not have saved the header that confirmed our victory on Friday night .
Am also happy with his kicking out from passbacks which clear the half way line every time .
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I applauded Laidlaw at the end and I think he heard me as a "Thumbs Up came to my direction praise due when it's earned