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King Cosell
13-09-2019, 11:10 AM
Free agent. Local lad. Exactly what we need. And he's rich af so I don't think wages would be a huge issue.

Cocaine&Caviar
13-09-2019, 11:12 AM
I believe he is considering retirement, with a non playing role on offer at Man Utd

Hibeesmad
13-09-2019, 11:17 AM
I believe he is considering retirement, with a non playing role on offer at Man Utd

Potential DOF I believe

The 90+2
13-09-2019, 11:20 AM
He’s retired.

Zazu62
13-09-2019, 11:39 AM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

hibbysam
13-09-2019, 11:44 AM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

That age old argument where people expected him to be Scotland’s version of Gareth Bale. He was a sitting midfielder and extremely good at it, which allowed others to play, unfortunately at Scotland we don’t have those ‘others’ who will win us games, at United he did. I’m sure SAF would wholeheartedly disagree that he was overrated.

Beefster
13-09-2019, 11:47 AM
For a guy who suffered from a serious illness and then played football for years after major (and life-changing) surgery, he’s done okay. A much better example than 99% of professional football players.

Hibeesmad
13-09-2019, 11:53 AM
For a guy who suffered from a serious illness and then played football for years after major (and life-changing) surgery, he’s done okay. A much better example than 99% of professional football players.

Van Gaal made him vice captain when he went in so he must of had a bit about him off the pitch as well as on it

easty
13-09-2019, 11:54 AM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

Almost 350 appearances for Man Utd at a time when they were really strong. 5 Premier League winners medals, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup.

80 caps for Scotland.

Overrated is nonsense.

c31
13-09-2019, 12:03 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

I remember when people thought Steve Archibald was over rated then he came to Hibs and stood out like sore thumb, miles better that all the other players.

Malthibby
13-09-2019, 12:30 PM
Great player, great guy, probably knacked now though.

The 90+2
13-09-2019, 12:32 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

Couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact he was under rated.

Leitherhibs
13-09-2019, 01:00 PM
overrated for me. Especially for scotland

lol.

Leitherhibs
13-09-2019, 01:02 PM
FWIW. I'd take him at ER in a heartbeat, he'd be our best midfielder, captain and leader instantly. Eloquent, affable young man, who I'll follow the rest of his post-playing career with great interest.

HoboHarry
13-09-2019, 01:05 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland
Errrrrr..............

The Modfather
13-09-2019, 01:29 PM
Rather than being overrated, Fletcher should be the example all Scottish players try to emulate. A player that got every inch of potential out of himself and had the career, with the medals to show for it, only a select few can match.

There’s a year between them, I’d suggest Riordan had more natural talent than Fletcher, but look at how both careers panned out.

Victor
13-09-2019, 01:34 PM
I remember when people thought Steve Archibald was over rated then he came to Hibs and stood out like sore thumb, miles better that all the other players.

Exactly. Having only seen him in televised matches, seeing him ‘live’ was a revelation. His work off the ball and his positioning were outstanding. Unfortunately, he was about two moves ahead of his teammates!


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lyonhibs
13-09-2019, 01:40 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

This is a classic comment from people that think that real football should pan out like a game of FIFA. Darren Fletcher was a highly effective player, rated by Sir Alex Ferguson no less ffs.

badabing67
13-09-2019, 04:38 PM
He would obviously have good contacts at Man Utd but I doubt it would be a realistic proposition. He would have to play for free like Efe for luv of the club, apparently.

CorrieHibs
13-09-2019, 04:54 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

Nonsense! Underrated. Scotland could do with him now.

Phil MaGlass
13-09-2019, 06:23 PM
Overrated for me. Especially for Scotland

Really, a guy that fought his way into a top Man U side, and battled illness and still fought on when it was easier to give up, hes a bloody role model for all kids.

Lago
13-09-2019, 06:27 PM
Would be daft to come to Scotland.

BoomtownHibees
13-09-2019, 06:28 PM
As manager?

The Harp Awakes
13-09-2019, 06:35 PM
Was he not with Hibs as a lad?

The 90+2
13-09-2019, 06:57 PM
Was he not with Hibs as a lad?

He trained a few times with the club.

Smartie
13-09-2019, 10:41 PM
I wonder how many overrated players have a medal collection like his?

If the best manager in the history of the world saw fit to make him part of a successful side.......

FilipinoHibs
14-09-2019, 12:59 AM
Almost 350 appearances for Man Utd at a time when they were really strong. 5 Premier League winners medals, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup.

80 caps for Scotland.

Overrated is nonsense.

The overrated nonsense is symptomatic of a moaning and never satisfied part of the Hibs support that can turn poisonous creating a fear factor for our players.