Josh Doig

[AugustaHibs]

Stevenson has been a superb servant and a legend of this club, however, this lad is special.

[Dunbar Hibee]

Really looks the part, does this young man. Brings us a whole new dynamic.

[Hibs90]

I don't see how Stevenson gets a look in if he keeps this level of performance up. Still raw and areas of his game need work but excellent to see.

[The 90+2]

Steven Whittaker level performance tonight.

[Walter]

My motm

[Vault Boy]

Looks like the real deal. He's gotten better every game, too.

He's got plenty still to learn, he'll make mistakes, he'll need support - but nurture him correctly and we're on to a winner.

Superb tonight, even during the lengthy spells in which we weren't at our best.

[Crab apple]

Came onto a very good game second half. He offers a real positivity and pushes forward as evidenced at our goal. Looks a prospect and even better that the yams let him go.

[TheReg!]

He’s a fit boy. Just needs to add a bit more quality with his crossing but what a talent, works well with Horgan.

[blackpoolhibs]

Another Hearts reject like Cummings, have you any more you dont want gimps. :aok:

[JammyDoidger]

Quality defensively and wasn't scared to get forward. Top performance. Keep it up young man.

[scuttle]

My motm

By a country mile

[MWHIBBIES]

Excellent so far. If he has half the impact for Hibs that Lewis has i'll be delighted.

[Bristolhibby]

Was well impressed with the lad. What a shift, up and down that left flank.

J

[Numptie]

He had a great game and suits a 5 at the back. Got turned a few times so some learning to do when we are under the cosh against better teams

[Dinkydoo]

Loads of energy, presses and reads the game great.

Don't remember him doing anything wrong tonight and he also played part in the goal. A really solid performance and can't see how Lewis gets the position back if it continues.

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[Billy Whizz]

My motm

Mine too, that energy going up and down the left flank

[lucky]

The boy is playing well but far too early to compare him to Stevenson.

[Since452]

Thanks again Hearts

[Lee Marvin]

Today reminded me of the first time I saw Andy Robertson play..he was just obviously so so good for his age. Never been so confident a Hibs youth will be special than with him. Lad has everything you need to make it in football.

[Squealing pig]

Take a bow josh , great performance

[GreenCastle]

Another Hearts reject like Cummings, have you any more you dont want gimps. :aok:

Did Hearts have Hickey and Doig in same team ?

Unbelievable start to his Hibs career but as we know with young players lots can change - hopefully he gets good advice - keeps his head screwed on and doesn’t hang around with the wrong folk as definitely had a good career ahead.

[berwickhibee]

Green machine💚⚽

[HH81]

How long has he got on his contract?

Good today as he was on Saturday.

[The 90+2]

The boy is playing well but far too early to compare him to Stevenson.

Like I said, more of a Whittaker comparison.

[Heisenberg]

How long has he got on his contract?

Good today as he was on Saturday.

Signed until 2023.

[fat freddy]

Why did Hearts let him go? Did he have an injury that was going to cost them money to repair?

[The 90+2]

Why did Hearts let him go? Did he have an injury that was going to cost them money to repair?

He asked to be released.

[Unseen work]

First performance against Killie i was very hesitant and thought it might be a bit too early for him and maybe a loan would be better, against Livi he looked a lot better.

Tonight was by far far better. Getting up and down the line, lots of energy and driving at the opposition.

I think the first couple of games was nerves which is understandable, he’s now growing in confidence and seems like he’s believing he’s a first team player.

Still has a lot to learn and gets caught now and again but he’s just turned 18 so that will happen.

Really good prospect and well worthy of his starting place now.

[Northernhibee]

Why did Hearts let him go? Did he have an injury that was going to cost them money to repair?

They probably were spaffing themselves silly over a lower league player down south who's six feet five and twenty stone so didn't see the value in him.

[LancsHibs]

Another Hearts reject like Cummings, have you any more you dont want gimps. :aok:

Loving what Hearts are doing over their with their young players, seem to punt the real talent our way!
JD is only going to get better as the season goes on.😄😄

[Billy Whizz]

Loving what Hearts are doing over their with their young players, seem to punt the real talent our way!
JD is only going to get better as the season goes on.😄😄

It’s because they sign many more than Hibs do, because they’ve had a much bigger budget than Hibs
Whether they can afford to continue this, who knows

[Pretty Boy]

Laddie looks a player.

His final ball let him down a few times tonight but that will come with experience. He's keeping a very good player out the side so that says it all about how he has done so far.

Always looking to get on the ball and seems to have that swagger a few of our youngsters have lacked in recent years.

[mal]

He was with them since he was 7 years old. If he was released by them does that mean they don't retain any financial interest in him?

[RyeSloan]

Laddie looks a player.

His final ballet him down a few times tonight but that will come with experience. He's keeping a very good player out the side so that says it all about how he has done so far.

Always looking to get on the ball and seems to have that swagger a few of our youngsters have lacked in recent years.

Yeah agree with that. Still a bit raw for sure but seems more than comfortable expressing himself which is great to see [emoji106]

[Torto7]

I like how two footed he is. When he was cutting in on his right foot they couldn't stop him. We've got some really good assets just now. Porteous/Nisbet/Doidge/Doig/Boyle are all worth some serious dough.

[rotherhamrob]

Laddie looks a player.

His final ballet him down a few times tonight but that will come with experience. He's keeping a very good player out the side so that says it all about how he has done so far.

Always looking to get on the ball and seems to have that swagger a few of our youngsters have lacked in recent years.

Don't mess with his tutu

[Hiber-nation]

Always on the front foot, so positive and bags of energy. Great to see.

[B.H.F.C]

Always on the front foot, so positive and bags of energy. Great to see.

This. Makes such a difference

Last season watching Stevenson, nearly every time he got the ball you knew it was just coming inside and, generally, getting passed back to Paul Hanlon. The first thing in Doig’s mind is to carry it forward.

Looks like he’s growing in confidence as well. Quite liked it when the strikers were giving him a bit of grief in the first half for not getting the ball over. He wasn’t shy in sticking up for himself.

[A Hi-Bee]

The boy is a real steal fi the jamfarts as well to make things all the better, bags of potential, and room to grow into a very fine full back.
:flag::flag::flag:

I remember 1974 we done good then, can we do same again.

[we are hibs]

He played really well. going forward especially. Glad Jack Ross stuck with him after having a tough game against Killie.

[Greencore]

He was with them since he was 7 years old. If he was released by them does that mean they don't retain any financial interest in him?

Yes.

[truehibernian]

It’s because they sign many more than Hibs do, because they’ve had a much bigger budget than Hibs
Whether they can afford to continue this, who knows

They also rushed through their set up with Balerno under the instruction of Levein and Hearts and at the time (and now) I've heard criticism of their set up Billy. Doesn't surprise me one bit some of their (better) young players come to Hibs :agree:

[inglisavhibs]

Loads of energy, presses and reads the game great.

Don't remember him doing anything wrong tonight and he also played part in the goal. A really solid performance and can't see how Lewis gets the position back if it continues.

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He got skinned once in the first half but overall he was great especially as we were not playing too well. What a find, definitely pushes us up the park naturally as he is such an athlete. Feet on the ground and the world’s his oyster🤒

[Robbo6-2]

Genuinely who in there right mind in Hearts Academy let him go.

He looks brilliant, so impressive for only turned 18 as well.

Great to see young boys coming through.

[EAZY-ME]

Could be worth a few million in a few years time depending on how he progresses

[Billy Whizz]

They also rushed through their set up with Balerno under the instruction of Levein and Hearts and at the time (and now) I've heard criticism of their set up Billy. Doesn't surprise me one bit some of their (better) young players come to Hibs :agree:

I didn’t know that
Clubs always have a decision to make at 16/17. Who do you keep on, who leaves, when you have to make a decision between 2 players
This is what happened with Gullan too, Hearts decided to go with someone else, and he was released

[lord bunberry]

He’s very much the modern full back, he’s always looking to get forward and get beyond the midfield. It’s early days but he’s definitely got a chance.

[truehibernian]

Genuinely who in there right mind in Hearts Academy let him go.

He looks brilliant, so impressive for only turned 18 as well.

Great to see young boys coming through.

When you have 'cheerleaders' like the winner that is Craig Levein, are you surprised :cb:greengrin

https://cloudfront.news.stv.tv/sport/1414653-craig-levein-harry-cochrane-is-future-scotland-star?top

Couldn't even cut it at Dunfermline :aok:

[matty_f]

He’s very much the modern full back, he’s always looking to get forward and get beyond the midfield. It’s early days but he’s definitely got a chance.

He was really unlucky with a few breaks of the ball going against him for United goal kicks when we could have had corners. I think of his kick has been in and we had won those corners, his contribution would have been even more noticeable.

He had a very good game, i hope he really pushes on this season.

[HibeesLittleHel]

Thought he was excellent going forward 1st half looked suspect defensively Our change of shape helped him

[lord bunberry]

He was really unlucky with a few breaks of the ball going against him for United goal kicks when we could have had corners. I think of his kick has been in and we had won those corners, his contribution would have been even more noticeable.

He had a very good game, i hope he really pushes on this season.
Yes he was really unlucky that the ball deflected back of him a couple of times.

[Kato]

Genuinely who in there right mind in Hearts Academy let him go

The people there who assess everyone who comes through their system on physical attributes first and football attributes second. They want them hefty and they want them dirty.

[Onceinawhile]

Thought he played well.

The man City boy gave him a tough time, but he never let him have it easy.

[heretoday]

Him and Gogic men of match. No disrespect to Lewis but the left flank has been needing refreshment for a while.

[MWHIBBIES]

Him and Gogic men of match. No disrespect to Lewis but the left flank has been needing refreshment for a while.

A while is a bit much for me. Lewis has seen off about 10 left backs and even more managers. He only really dipped last season and the lack of pre season wont have helped that. Still a lot to offer.

[truehibernian]

A while is a bit much for me. Lewis has seen off about 10 left backs and even more managers. He only really dipped last season and the lack of pre season wont have helped that. Still a lot to offer.

I've been one of Lewy's staunchest supporters but he is back up now............we need(ed) a better option and a more athletic player in the top flight. He is great back up (and for midfield), but think we need far better in that position moving forward MW. Other sides targeted him last season and the season before, admittedly not helped by a chronic imbalance ahead of him in midfield.

[JohnM1875]

Thought he was excellent going forward 1st half looked suspect defensively Our change of shape helped him

Think exactly the same. Was a bit ropey at times defensively. But he's so young you definitely expect that.

Maybe a bit unlucky for him that he'll always be judged against Stevenson who is an exceptional defender.

Knowing Lewis though, even if Doig is keeping him out the team at present, Stevenson will still be giving him pointers on how to defend better.

Looks like the guy could have a real future at Hibs. Chuffed for him.

[OfficialHSL]

Laddie looks a player.

His final ball let him down a few times tonight but that will come with experience. He's keeping a very good player out the side so that says it all about how he has done so far.

Always looking to get on the ball and seems to have that swagger a few of our youngsters have lacked in recent years.

Delighted to confirm that he has been voted as MOTM by Hibernian Supporters. Punter in the Studio is just that, only one persons opinion.

Hope this proves of interest to the thread .

Hibernian Supporters

[calumhibee1]

Delighted to confirm that he has been voted as MOTM by Hibernian Supporters. Punter in the Studio is just that, only one persons opinion.

Hope this proves of interest to the thread .

Hibernian Supporters

Well deserved

[MWHIBBIES]

I've been one of Lewy's staunchest supporters but he is back up now............we need(ed) a better option and a more athletic player in the top flight. He is great back up (and for midfield), but think we need far better in that position moving forward MW. Other sides targeted him last season and the season before, admittedly not helped by a chronic imbalance ahead of him in midfield.

What sides targeted him? He really didn't get targeted defensively. Other side's let him have the ball because he rarely done anything with it but he never, ever got torn to bits defensively.

He is back up now, no doubt. He is not suddenly Pa Kujabi. Quality player for this club for near 15 years.

[truehibernian]

What sides targeted him? He really didn't get targeted defensively. Other side's let him have the ball because he rarely done anything with it but he never, ever got torn to bits defensively.

He is back up now, no doubt. He is not suddenly Pa Kujabi. Quality player for this club for near 15 years.

I'm not saying he's not quality - but he was definitely targeted by sides as our weak link. Both full back areas were :aok:

[Centre Hawf]

I don't see how Stevenson gets a look in if he keeps this level of performance up. Still raw and areas of his game need work but excellent to see.

At the moment for me Doig is number one on current displays. But he is still 18 and growing as a player. If anything we're supremely lucky to have someone like Lewis able and waiting to come in if he ever finds himself knackered or has a poor few games and needs taken out the firing line and also to hopefully guide him as a player.

[1648]

Hearts were only willing to offer him a second part time contract and that’s when we stepped in and gave him a full time.

[hibee_girl]

At the moment for me Doig is number one on current displays. But he is still 18 and growing as a player. If anything we're supremely lucky to have someone like Lewis able and waiting to come in if he ever finds himself knackered or has a poor few games and needs taken out the firing line and also to hopefully guide him as a player.

:agree:

Stevenson will still have a big part to play this season.

Doig is doing brilliantly but we are only three games into the season

[jacomo]

Hearts were only willing to offer him a second part time contract and that’s when we stepped in and gave him a full time.


Levein is a genius.

To be fair, they do have Hickey, who will no doubt be at Hearts for years to come and will probably become captain.

[jacomo]

At the moment for me Doig is number one on current displays. But he is still 18 and growing as a player. If anything we're supremely lucky to have someone like Lewis able and waiting to come in if he ever finds himself knackered or has a poor few games and needs taken out the firing line and also to hopefully guide him as a player.


Every young player should look to learn from Lewis, and a left back certainly should. A model pro.

[Centre Hawf]

:agree:

Stevenson will still have a big part to play this season.

Doig is doing brilliantly but we are only three games into the season

Absolutely. Lewis is getting on, despite his fitness probably being similar to what it was 10 years ago, but he'll know that he's nearing the stage of his career where he'll need to start to play back up to someone who will finally replace him and as I said previously we're lucky to have someone like him who will do that and give us 110% every time and not throw the toys out the pram.

[Haymaker]

Absolutely. Lewis is getting on, despite his fitness probably being similar to what it was 10 years ago, but he'll know that he's nearing the stage of his career where he'll need to start to play back up to someone who will finally replace him and as I said previously we're lucky to have someone like him who will do that and give us 110% every time and not throw the toys out the pram.


This. Lewis is the kind of guy who, while he won't be happy at being backup, he'll help the young lad and when called upon put everything in.

[HoboHarry]

Why did Hearts let him go? Did he have an injury that was going to cost them money to repair?

I said on another thread that he couldn't kick the ball high enough for the maroon balloons to want him.....

[Haymaker]

I said on another thread that he couldn't kick the ball high enough for the maroon balloons to want him.....

He plays football.

[HoboHarry]

He plays football.

Indeed, the antithesis of what's required in a Hearts player......

[Forza Fred]

No doubt his inexperience will lead to a couple of inconsistent performances...something that happens with nearly every Young player breaking through, but on his performances so far, I think he’ll be in the starting eleven more than he’s out of it this season.

We’re used to Lewis being an automatic choice at left back, but he certainly has reached the stage in his career where he is up against strong competition.

[PeeJay]

Thought the young lad had a good game yesterday evening - lots of energy, combined with the attitude and confidence of youth. He was willing to try things out and he is great going forward - will be interesting to see how he stands up when up dealing with better opposition coming at us - looks like a great prospect.

[Billy Whizz]

I said on another thread that he couldn't kick the ball high enough for the maroon balloons to want him.....

Made me laugh😄

[My old man]

Another Hearts reject like Cummings, have you any more you dont want gimps. :aok:


hahahahaha
ive just spat ma Frosties oot !!!

GGTTH

[LongJohnBanger]

Admin: Please update the thread title to Dougie Tripod.

[sean04]

I love how he is comfortable cutting onto his right foot. Difficult to defend when he can go both ways

[Oscar T Grouch]

Good interview with Josh in the digital match day programme today. Worth a read. Laddie seems to have his head screwed on the right way. Exciting potential and it will be fun watching him develop into a great player for us.

[green day]

Good interview with Josh in the digital match day programme today. Worth a read. Laddie seems to have his head screwed on the right way. Exciting potential and it will be fun watching him develop into a great player for us.

Really mature interview - its hard to believe he is just 18 years old.

Great to see the acknowledgement of LS contribution to his development.