Melker Hallberg

[HendoDelivered]

Apologies if there’s already a thread on him, but what a player he’s turning out to be for us. Excited to see how good he can become for us. Boys a player!

[Nicho87]

Can tell he is 100% fit. At the start he looked rusty. Really settling in nicely now. Wee gem hibs found there.

[greenlex]

Looked absolutely delighted at full time Thursday. I like him.

[Hibee Mac]

Some players you can tell are the real deal pretty soon on. He seems like one who will stand out in many positions and I look forward to seeing him freed up a little in midfield too potentially

[bingo70]

I really like him, classy player that keeps possession.

I thought he was a bit anonymous at the derby though, is that just because I watched it on the tele and they never spoke about him? Do people that were there think he was involved more?

[overdrive]

By far the best of the summer signings. I don’t think where we are playing him just now is even his best position. As he showed in the semi final, he looks fairly handy in a more advanced position.

[B.H.F.C]

Could be a good player for us but not playing the position he is now.

He’s doing a job for the team, because we didn’t bother signing someone who plays that position naturally, but it’s not his position IMO.

There is potential there and, going by his reaction on Thursday, he clearly likes playing for us.

[Hermit Crab]

Player, may even be worth a few quid if he keeps improving on a weekly basis.

[Vault Boy]

By far the best of the summer signings. I don’t think where we are playing him just now is even his best position. As he showed in the semi final, he looks fairly handy in a more advanced position.

Agree with this. A clever acquisition in January could see Melker given more freedom to show his talent.

[we are hibs]

He adds real awareness and calmness on the ball which is something we have sorely lacked since mcgeouch left.

[Sir David Gray]

I like him although I think this thread may have had a slightly different tone if Hearts had been awarded a penalty for his foul on Ikpeazu the other day!

[bingo70]

I like him although I think this thread may have had a slightly different tone if Hearts had been awarded a penalty for his foul on Ikpeazu the other day!

Never a foul.

He was trying to stand his ground, look at Ikpeazu’s arms, he’s grabbing hold of Hellberg and falls/throws himself back.

That’s why he never appealed for a penalty.

[Sir David Gray]

Never a foul.

He was trying to stand his ground, look at Ikpeazu’s arms, he’s grabbing hold of Hellberg and falls/throws himself back.

That’s why he never appealed for a penalty.

I didn't think so at the time but having watched it back, I think we got away with that one.

[J-C]

Cracking classy looking player who is better box2box, get a DM in and we'll see him get even better.

[jax67]

Could be a good player for us but not playing the position he is now.

He’s doing a job for the team, because we didn’t bother signing someone who plays that position naturally, but it’s not his position IMO.

There is potential there and, going by his reaction on Thursday, he clearly likes playing for us.

I can see him making late runs and getting goals when we get a more defensive minded player. See a bit of Pat Mcginlay in him.

[BILLYHIBS]

Gets better every game though needs to remain fully focused and concentrate for ninety minutes the small errors that creep into his game are becoming less and less and he keeps getting better and better

As others have said looks capable of being the box to box midfielder we have been crying out for

Kudos to the Recruitment Team

A goal today would be nice! :greengrin

[Not In The Know]

I didn't think so at the time but having watched it back, I think we got away with that one.

not a foul for me but could have been given.
He does it every time thankfully the ref spotted that Uche wraps his arms round the player and rolls him.

[Unseen work]

I just can’t picture him playing in a role different to what he is now.

[Weegreenman]

I’ll wait until I see a wee bit more of him before I proclaim him to be Hibs class.
Is he a player that can really put his mark on a game ? I’m not sure he is but like I’ve said, I’ll wait a wee bit longer before I judge him. He’s been ok thus far from what I’ve saw of him.

[Heisenberg]

He’s been shoehorned into a position unfamiliar to him thanks to Paul Heckingbottom and our supposedly sensational recruitment team. I like him, I’m sure he’ll get even better once he has a proper midfield around him.

[J-C]

I’ll wait until I see a wee bit more of him before I proclaim him to be Hibs class.
Is he a player that can really put his mark on a game ? I’m not sure he is but like I’ve said, I’ll wait a wee bit longer before I judge him. He’s been ok thus far from what I’ve saw of him this far, that’s all.


He's being asked to do a job that's not natural for him, he's a box2box trying to help out as a DM, let's wait to see what he can do in his proper duty.

[Brooster]

Let's be honest here. He's not good enough. What is actually good at?

[Hermit Crab]

He was murder today. To be fair everyone in a Hibs jersey was pish today. Not one player gets pass marks.

[bingo70]

He was murder today. To be fair everyone in a Hibs jersey was pish today. Not one player gets pass marks.

I thought he was one of our better players, was surprised when he was subbed.

Opinions eh?!

[BILLYHIBS]

Let's be honest here. He's not good enough. What is actually good at?

Some said the same about Brian Hamilton 😁

[Bronson]

He was one of our better players today imo. That’s really not saying a lot, but one of the few who looked like he cared where his pass was going, can’t really say the same for anyone else

[Brightside]

He is the only midfielder we have who defends....left high and dry too many times.

[lord bunberry]

I like him but I wonder where he will play when we bring in a defensive midfielder. We then get into the Mallan type debate.

[J-C]

I like him but I wonder where he will play when we bring in a defensive midfielder. We then get into the Mallan type debate.


He's a box2box player.

[lord bunberry]

He's a box2box player.
I agree, but I wonder who drops out. There’s a thread about Slyvka and most are saying we should hold onto him, the problem is they can’t all play and we can’t afford to have high earners as back up.

[Brooster]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

[supermcginn]

Not convinced by him yet.

[bingo70]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

Retaining possession.

Can’t do it himself though but that’s what his game is about.

[Diclonius]

I like him but I wonder where he will play when we bring in a defensive midfielder. We then get into the Mallan type debate.

He replaces Slivka.

[Smartie]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

He’s not going particularly good at any one thing but he’s not rubbish at anything.

He has a good touch and enough pace to take him away from opposition players. He is a decent passer, has enough energy to get about the park and tracks back as well as going forward.

I’m surprised anyone would look at that Hibs team and highlight Hallberg as a problem. The midfield was guff but he was the one who showed up best.

Stick Marvin Bartley in our midfield and you start to see more from all the other players.

[Onion]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

Composed in possession, can pass a ball and doesn't hide. Our best player today, surprised when he was subbed.

[Aim Here]

Composed in possession, can pass a ball and doesn't hide. Our best player today, surprised when he was subbed.

Indeed. I was surprised too. I was less surprised when they scored a minute after he came off.

[Winston Ingram]

Composed in possession, can pass a ball and doesn't hide. Our best player today, surprised when he was subbed.

This

[wookie70]

He was murder today. To be fair everyone in a Hibs jersey was pish today. Not one player gets pass marks. I thought Hallberg was one of the few pass marks. Couldn't believe he was hooked again. Players were poor today and no idea what our game plan was.

[Bronson]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

He doesn’t have attributes like pace, power, great shooting that jump out at you but neither did dylan mcgeouch. There’s more to being a good player, and hallberg is a good player.

[SMAXXA]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

I think he’s probably the most rounded of our midfield players, he can defend, attack, decent in the air can pass the ball without being specialised in any ie Allan his killer passes, Mallan long range passing and free kicks etc. No doubt he’s playing in a DM role he’s not suited for and doing a job as JR has said so think once the shackles are of we will be able to judge him more accurately.

Certainly not one I’d single out for criticism particularly

[Northernhibee]

I thought Hallberg was one of the few pass marks. Couldn't believe he was hooked again. Players were poor today and no idea what our game plan was.

He was miles better than Scott Allan who should have been off at HT, total shadow of himself on Boxing Day.

Hallberg getting the brunt of it is a little baffling.

[wookie70]

He was miles better than Scott Allan who should have been off at HT, total shadow of himself on Boxing Day.

Hallberg getting the brunt of it is a little baffling.I thought Allan worked hard again but never influenced the game and gave the ball away far too often. Pity Mallan wasn't available as we were desperate for someone to put their foot on the ball

[J-C]

I agree, but I wonder who drops out. There’s a thread about Slyvka and most are saying we should hold onto him, the problem is they can’t all play and we can’t afford to have high earners as back up.


Midfield 3 of Allan, Hallberg and a new DM, with Mallan, Slivka and Newell as back up.

[Smartie]

I thought Allan worked hard again but never influenced the game and gave the ball away far too often. Pity Mallan wasn't available as we were desperate for someone to put their foot on the ball

I thought we were more desperate for someone to shell 40 yard shots at goal in that wind. They were tough to break down, I wonder if today might have suited Mallan in place of Allan?

[Brooster]

He doesn’t have attributes like pace, power, great shooting that jump out at you but neither did dylan mcgeouch. There’s more to being a good player, and hallberg is a good player.

Haha. He isn't near good enough to play for Hibs. A DM needs to be able to tackle and header....he can do neither. Get rid.

[B.H.F.C]

Haha. He isn't near good enough to play for Hibs. A DM needs to be able to tackle and header....he can do neither. Get rid.

In fairness, he’s not a DM. Never has been by all accounts, but we’re having to play him in that role because we never bothered to recruit for it.

I thought he showed glimpses in his early games but games are passing him by at the moment.

[LaMotta]

I’ll wait until I see a wee bit more of him before I proclaim him to be Hibs class.
Is he a player that can really put his mark on a game ? I’m not sure he is but like I’ve said, I’ll wait a wee bit longer before I judge him. He’s been ok thus far from what I’ve saw of him.

:agree:

[The 90+2]

I'll ask again....what is he good at?

We will see when he’s not asked to play out of position and there’s some defensive midfielder behind him. He’s miles better than Slivka.

[we are hibs]

Haha. He isn't near good enough to play for Hibs. A DM needs to be able to tackle and header....he can do neither. Get rid.

He isnt a defensive midfielder. Absolutely bizarre stuff. We have far far bigger issues than Hallberg who for me has practically tried to hold the entire midfield together for 4 months. You have allan whos been inconsistent, slivka the same, Mallan being Mallan and turning up once every 15 games with a goal and hes the only one whos shown any kind of consistency and regular accuracy in his passing.

[Brightside]

I think he’s better for us as a DM than he will be when asked to play higher up the park. He’s not blessed with pace so no idea why everyone assumes he’s a box to box player. He’s maybe done that in other leagues but there are very few box to box players in the Scottish game that stand out. Mainly due to the pace of the game here. He’s doing fine for me as a DM what he needs is other midfielders that are willing to defend in numbers. All Rangers middle three defend and attack.

[J-C]

I think he’s better for us as a DM than he will be when asked to play higher up the park. He’s not blessed with pace so no idea why everyone assumes he’s a box to box player. He’s maybe done that in other leagues but there are very few box to box players in the Scottish game that stand out. Mainly due to the pace of the game here. He’s doing fine for me as a DM what he needs is other midfielders that are willing to defend in numbers. All Rangers middle three defend and attack.

As a team we don't close down or tackle enough, it's been a weakness for 2-3 years now, other teams get in our faces but we sit back and watch them play.

[Anthony Soprano]

Similar to slivka in that he's a bit of a jack of all trades master of none, I think he's a good bit better than slivka though, puts himself about more and is a better passer

[greenlex]

He doesn’t have attributes like pace, power, great shooting that jump out at you but neither did dylan mcgeouch. There’s more to being a good player, and hallberg is a good player.

Smashed a dipping free kick of the woodwork earlier in the season. Decent dead ball if Mallan would give the odd one up.