Whittaker

[jws1875]

Thought he slotted into centre back perfectly. Wouldn't be against him playing there again!

[Brightside]

Yes he did very well today.

[Coco Bryce]

One for the future 👍

[Doh Rae Me]

He was excellent this afternoon.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Was just about to start a thread. Another one with folk in his back all the time and he manages to ignore the negativity. Very good today in an unfamiliar position.

[hibee_girl]

He was brilliant, he got BT Sport man of the match

[supermcginn]

He was very good. Too slow for full back but still got a great football brain.

[Diclonius]

He's improved massively under Heckingbottom and arguably should be in the DM role.

[we are hibs]

Was just about to start a thread. Another one with folk in his back all the time and he manages to ignore the negativity. Very good today in an unfamiliar position.

Absolutely no one got on his back today.

[SMAXXA]

Excellent

[Springbank]

Great to see him do well today!

[B.H.F.C]

Today was what Whittaker is there to do, cover where required. More often than not, he does that well.

One thing about him is that he’s really calm and I thought that was a massive help to the rest of them today.

[Torto7]

He's always been a good technical player. If he's playing in the middle then he's less likely to be exposed for pace. He's a very useful guy to have in a squad. Well played Whitts.

[thegaffer12]

Don't think we would have stopped those final attacks without him. Well done Whitts!

[Bob Box Fish]

Whittaker has been excellent when called upon this season. Can he play striker too ?

[Seekyit]

Was a bit worried when he came on but he did well.

[FilipinoHibs]

He was very good. Too slow for full back but still got a great football brain.

Yes feared the put him out wide and bring James into centre. PH got it that he has no pace now.

[Vault Boy]

He did well in a solid defensive unit. Fair play to him for sticking through after the inordinate amount of criticism he's had these last couple of years.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Absolutely no one got on his back today.

They would’ve looked a bit stupid given how he played. Like the woman behind me who was “walking out if he brought Whittaker on”

[hfc rd]

I though when he came on, James was going to slot into CB alongside Hanlon but I thought he was excellent at CB. Didn’t put a foot wrong and solid throughout.

[hibby6270]

I’ve said it many times before. He was a revelation for us 12-15 years ago and still has plenty ‘credit’ in the bank from that for any lapses he may have now. The guy has the experience and that counts for so, so much.

[Smartie]

He's played well on the right of a 3 for us before I thought he'd struggle in a 2.

Whittaker is a brilliant player to have at Hibs - wholehearted, composed and versatile. He might not be a first pick but a brilliant player to be able to call upon when you're in a spot of bother.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Superb today

[sean04]

Better at center back, no getting exposed for pace out wide. No doubt he has a lot of football about him but his legs and pace are away. Might be his new position

[A Hi-Bee]

He is just a class player and always good to see him get the knockers off his back, more skill than most and very cool under pressure.

[The 90+2]

He’s almost done but a great footballing brain. Mental how he used to go on his wee runs and how he’s matured

[blackpoolhibs]

Deserves a new contract. :top marks

[hibee_girl]

Deserves a new contract. :top marks

Is this the last year of his contract?

[The 90+2]

Is this the last year of his contract?

He’s got a year after pal.

[Hibee Mac]

Whittaker was a top performer today, didn't look one bit out of place in an unfamiliar position against Celtic, fair play.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Is this the last year of his contract?

Yes

[CL0762]

He’s got a year after pal.

3 year deal in the first season back so will be out of contract at the end of this one no?

[Allant1981]

He’s got a year after pal.

Signed in 2017 on a 3 year deal so out of contract the end of this season

[Crab apple]

Good today.

[CloudSquall]

I've been one of Whittaker's biggest critics but maybe a move to CB could be perfect for him now that he doesn't have the pace but still has the brain (like the Sauzee CM to CB move).

[Speedy]

Did well today

[Malthibby]

I've been one of Whittaker's biggest critics but maybe a move to CB could be perfect for him now that he doesn't have the pace but still has the brain (like the Sauzee CM to CB move).

As have I, his days as a defensive full back are gone but he was excellent today & meybes the manager has found a new role for him. I'd be more than happy with that.

[BILLYHIBS]

:not worth

[Robbo6-2]

Whitty was excellent today and has been for the majority of the time hes been called upon this season.

[green day]

Whitty was excellent today and has been for the majority of the time hes been called upon this season.

Correct. It will be rather ironic if he finds his spot as a CB, we allow him to leave and he plays another 3 seasons strolling about :agree:

[weecounty hibby]

Top class professional and never lets us down when called upon. Some of the criticism he gets is way over the top

[matty_f]

Thought he was the catalyst for us passing the ball a bit better and he coped very well with his defensive duties. I was very impressed with him today.

[The Captain....]

Did very well when he came on..read the game particularly well I thought.

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[lucky]

Today’s game suited him at CB as Hibs sat deep and Celtic played high up so his lack pace was never exposed. Against lesser teams their ability to counter attack would leave him toiling. But today he did very well and proved a good emergency CB

[Jones28]

Invaluable experience and even in his mid thirties probably still the fittest player in the side. Really solid.

[BoltonHibee]

Great performance from him today


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[number9dream]

Could play central sweeping role if we ever go with a back three. Calm head, reads the game well, comfortable with both feet and can bring the ball forward with the odd stroll out of defence to pick a pass. There was a lot of blootering it anywhere today but we saw it out with a gutsy display.
Very handy player to have around.

[Sir David Gray]

He's nowhere near as bad as some people think that he is.

Don't get me wrong he's far from perfect but he's been reliable more often than not.

[Hibs1969]

I've been one of Whittaker's biggest critics but maybe a move to CB could be perfect for him now that he doesn't have the pace but still has the brain (like the Sauzee CM to CB move).
Exactly that. When Sauzee first came to Hibs he was a world class midfielder but as he slowed down he became more of a sweeper and did so to great effect. I’d be delighted if Whittaker could do the same sort of job for us as his career draws to a close.

[Blaster]

One for the future 👍

Can some folk not give credit when it’s deserved

[JOD]

He is still a 2007 Legend and always will be.

Well done Whitts.

:thumbsup:

[The Harp Awakes]

SW is a valuable squad player to have and deserved his MOM.

[bigwheel]

Wonder if a few of the “he’s finished “ posters will come on and acknowledge his performance and contribution today ...

[percy veer]

Wonder if a few of the “he’s finished “ posters will come on and acknowledge his performance and contribution today ...

They probs boycotted today, but will be back for the semi.

[Squirrel 1875]

Really enjoyed watching him today. Very comfortable in possession and a lot of our best work came through him from the back. Definitely a great squad player.

[Hibeesmad]

Is this the last year of his contract?

Yes

[Edinburgh Green]

I’ve said it many times before. He was a revelation for us 12-15 years ago and still has plenty ‘credit’ in the bank from that for any lapses he may have now. The guy has the experience and that counts for so, so much.

Eh, not sure that’s how it works.

[Leith Green]

Thought we looked better on the ball 2nd half compared to 1st , he looked to play out where possible which helped

[ardecos]

Should we be considering a sweeper system. It's probably out of fashion these days but Whittaker seems made for the role, al la Sauzee.

[Carheenlea]

Invaluable experience and even in his mid thirties probably still the fittest player in the side. Really solid.

Yes, proved today why he is a valuable member of the squad. Knows he won’t be playing every week but has all the attributes to do so when required. A model pro.

[The Wireless]

Very good performance today from Steven Whittaker, he never batted an eyelid and brought out the best in A recently uncertain Paul Hanlon. 🇳🇬

[Scouse Hibee]

He’s almost done but a great footballing brain. Mental how he used to go on his wee runs and how he’s matured

He’s nowhere near being almost done.

[basehibby]

He's improved massively under Heckingbottom and arguably should be in the DM role.

I thought that's where he was playing anyway for most of the match and he did a great job. He's a classy player Whitts and would love to see him make that position his own.

[CMurdoch]

Very impressive today and (other than when we went down to 10 at Ibrox) is having a very good season, probably his best since he returned.

[FilipinoHibs]

Correct. It will be rather ironic if he finds his spot as a CB, we allow him to leave and he plays another 3 seasons strolling about :agree:

Obviously not seen all the times he was ripped at left back and the goals that came from that side. Good today at CB.

[southsider]

Whittaker has been excellent when called upon this season. Can he play striker too ?

Our CF was great today too. In their faces all game and won his fair share in the air. Just wish we had someone in midfield to play with SA. Some of his stuff was brilliant but I must say he went down a tad too easy a couple of times in the second half. Billy, can we can the Hammer back at Xmas ?

[wookie70]

Whitts was very good yesterday. He has been lots of times since his return. He is the nearest we have to an Efe type we have and that type of calm under pressure is needed to start playing football on the deck. I think he should be in the DM slot alongside Hallberg

[Here’s Lucy!]

Quite possibly his best game of the season, yesterday.