Considine called up

[Monts]

Andrew Considine called up along with McGinn.

At 33 you have to imagine Clarke is just giving him a cap for a bit of recognition. Not exactly one for the future.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54477749

[weecounty hibby]

Andrew Considine called up along with McGinn.

At 33 you have to imagine Clarke is just giving him a cap for a bit of recognition. Not exactly one for the future.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54477749

When I saw that the first thing that went through my mind was why Paul Hanlon wasn't called up first. Paul is playing his best football at the moment I think

[Since452]

CB at consistently the 3rd best side in Scotland for years. Rather him being called up than some random from Hull City

[Brummie_Hibs]

I wonder if this means that Porteous starts on Sunday and AC is brought in as backup.

[Eyrie]

When I saw that the first thing that went through my mind was why Paul Hanlon wasn't called up first. Paul is playing his best football at the moment I think

Hanlon's certainly playing well, and I wouldn't begrudge him the call up if he was going to play, but given how short of CHs we are, I'm relieved he missed out.

[Brightside]

Andrew Considine called up along with McGinn.

At 33 you have to imagine Clarke is just giving him a cap for a bit of recognition. Not exactly one for the future.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54477749

Amazing but expected.

[jeffers]

Like other posters I’m glad no more of our players are getting called up, but wtf, Considine ? Absolute joke he’s been called up ahead of Paul Hanlon. As much as I like Porteous, based on form this season, Paul Hanlon should have been in before him.

[B.H.F.C]

Like other posters I’m glad no more of our players are getting called up, but wtf, Considine ? Absolute joke he’s been called up ahead of Paul Hanlon. As much as I like Porteous, based on form this season, Paul Hanlon should have been in before him.

IMO, Porteous is the one of the three that should be called up. He’s the one that could potentially develop in to an international player.

I’m not for a minute saying I think Concidine should be in the squad, but if it was the other way round the Aberdeen fans would probably be saying pretty similar things as we are saying about Concidine.

[angus hibby]

Great for Porteous and McGinn being called up, but IMO they’ve not even been our best defenders this season. Hanlon must be wondering why he’s been overlooked.

[jeffers]

IMO, Porteous is the one of the three that should be called up. He’s the one that could potentially develop in to an international player.

I’m not for a minute saying I think Concidine should be in the squad, but if it was the other way round the Aberdeen fans would probably be saying pretty similar things as we are saying about Concidine.

I totally get that Porteous is one for the future, but it’s not as if Paul Hanlon is old and he’s a far better player imo than Considine.

[lord bunberry]

I quite like Considine as a player, he’d be similar ability to Hanlon and the fact that he’s been in the squad before probably swings things in his favour. Having said that I think that Hanlon fully deserves a call, he’s been outstanding this season.

[Speedy]

I totally get that Porteous is one for the future, but it’s not as if Paul Hanlon is old and he’s a far better player imo than Considine.

Different side. We've loads of options at lcb, no many at rcb.

[RIP Bestie]

Well deserved and overdue given some of the players who have been capped over the past few years.
If Consadine had been with us we would have been screaming for his inclusion for a few years now.
Stalwart in a consistant Aberdeen side for quite a while.

[Stonewall]

I quite like Considine as a player, he’d be similar ability to Hanlon and the fact that he’s been in the squad before probably swings things in his favour. Having said that I think that Hanlon fully deserves a call, he’s been outstanding this season.

Similar apart from the fact Hanlon is quicker, a better passer and reads the game better. All qualities you need in International Football.

I would add I can’t recall Considine doing anything apart from passing square or hoofing it forward.

Considine is probably more rugged and physical but his qualities are not so important in international football as in domestic.

[Brightside]

Different side. We've loads of options at lcb, no many at rcb.

Really? Who are the LCBs in the squad right now. I thought McKenna was the only one?

[B.H.F.C]

Really? Who are the LCBs in the squad right now. I thought McKenna was the only one?

Tierney plays left of a back three for Arsenal. And Cooper, who is captaining Leeds.

[Brightside]

Tierney plays left of a back three for Arsenal. And Cooper, who is captaining Leeds.

Tierney is out. So Cooper the only LCB available?

[B.H.F.C]

Tierney is out. So Cooper the only LCB available?

Thought you were talking generally as you mentioned McKenna who is also out.

We’ve got Andy Concidine as well now I suppose.

[The 90+2]

Well deserved for the player. Hanlon could feel aggrieved but I'm happy to concentrate on Hibs' form this season.

[Brightside]

Thought you were talking generally as you mentioned McKenna who is also out.

We’ve got Andy Concidine as well now I suppose.

Yeh so Hanlon should feel a bit pissed off about not being brought in. Based on all current form. But we need him more than Scotland right now.

[The 90+2]

Yeh so Hanlon should feel a bit pissed off about not being brought in. Based on all current form. But we need him more than Scotland right now.

Perhaps with one half of our central pairing away on Internationals already Clarke hasn't called him up for that reason?

I thought clubs could get games postponed with 3 or more full internationals away also?

[Magpie]

Perhaps with one half of our central pairing away on Internationals already Clarke hasn't called him up for that reason?

I thought clubs could get games postponed with 3 or more full internationals away also?

If Hanlon was called up who would have been likely to partner McGregor today?

[The 90+2]

If Hanlon was called up who would have been likely to partner McGregor today?

Doidge? :confused: :greengrin

I know it's only Cove but it's no really the point. Right now we have 4 players away playing full internationals and there's no rule in place for the League Cup to protect this because they know the Old Firm won't be playing.

[Magpie]

Doidge? :confused: :greengrin

The vegan Nish would put in a good shift 😉

[The 90+2]

The vegan Nish would put in a good shift 😉


^^^ Like :greengrin

[Radium]

If Hanlon was called up who would have been likely to partner McGregor today?

McGinn and Gray can both play CB. Mackie or or Stevenson have also played there


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[The 90+2]

McGinn and Gray can both play CB. Mackie or or Stevenson have also played there


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McGinns away and the other 2 at CH would be a disaster.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Well deserved and overdue given some of the players who have been capped over the past few years.
If Consadine had been with us we would have been screaming for his inclusion for a few years now.
Stalwart in a consistant Aberdeen side for quite a while.

Genuinely surprised to find he's never been capped, had to look it up and check.

[Monts]

Could be that Clarke called hibs about both Hanlon and Mcginn, but were told Hanlon is not fit.

[Magpie]

Ross McCrorie now called up too.

[1875Sean]

Considine Starts ahead of Porto, disappointing

[The 90+2]

Considine Starts ahead of Porto, disappointing


I'm happy enough with that TBH. Porto isn't ready.

[Just_Jimmy]

I'm happy enough with that TBH. Porto isn't ready.so why was he called up ahead of considine to start with?

it's a shambles

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[JimBHibees]

I'm happy enough with that TBH. Porto isn't ready.

Way better player than Considine though

[B.H.F.C]

so why was he called up ahead of considine to start with?

it's a shambles

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Different side of the back three. Obviously looking to retain some balance with a left footer.

FWIW, I think Porteous should be in the team as he’s the one, of them all, that has the potential to develop in to an international player.

[The 90+2]

To be in and around the squad and I agree he’s better but I would rather he didn’t play for some reason I can’t even really explain tbh.

[1875Sean]

I'm happy enough with that TBH. Porto isn't ready.

Don’t see much of a point in picking a 33 year old ahead of him, if you think he isn’t ready only caps and games will get him ready

[Brightside]

Just send the hibs players back. They are needed more here.

[The 90+2]

Way better player than Considine though

Probably not way better yet, but better. He will grow into an international player for years to come.

[B.H.F.C]

Just send the hibs players back. They are needed more here.

No they’re not. They still have an opportunity to get a cap tonight or Wednesday and I’m sure they don’t want to be deprived of it.

[Brightside]

No they’re not. They still have an opportunity to get a cap tonight or Wednesday and I’m sure they don’t want to be deprived of it.

I’d rather they didn’t get injured/catch Covid when we have a very small squad now.

[scoopyboy]

I’d rather they didn’t get injured/catch Covid when we have a very small squad now.

The players would rather play for Scotland though I would imagine

[B.H.F.C]

I’d rather they didn’t get injured/catch Covid when we have a very small squad now.

And they might get injured or catch Covid here as well.

I’m sure we can survive Forfar without them.

[cabbageandribs1875]

every footballer dreams of playing for his country :agree:

[B.H.F.C]

The players would rather play for Scotland though I would imagine

Especially Paul McGinn. Porteous’s time will come but this might be the only opportunity McGinn ever gets. I hope he gets his cap.

[hibbysam]

Especially Paul McGinn. Porteous’s time will come but this might be the only opportunity McGinn ever gets. I hope he gets his cap.

These are competitive games so I’m going to stick my head on the block and say there is next to no chance McGinn plays in either of the games. A bench filler due to the number of pull outs/injuries. Porteous and McCrorie are miles in front of McGinn in the pecking order. We’ve got a big game during the week and then a huge game at the weekend, we need all our players fit and firing for Hibs, Scotland will cope even if McGinn wasn’t there.

[The 90+2]

every footballer dreams of playing for his country :agree:

Unless your names Aiden Mcgeady 🤣

[SChibs]

so why was he called up ahead of considine to start with?

it's a shambles

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Maybe he called up Porteous with eyes on playing him in a 3 rather than a 2. Hes inexperienced at this level so it would potentially a better option than throwing him in a 2 with a player hes never played with before

[B.H.F.C]

These are competitive games so I’m going to stick my head on the block and say there is next to no chance McGinn plays in either of the games. A bench filler due to the number of pull outs/injuries. Porteous and McCrorie are miles in front of McGinn in the pecking order. We’ve got a big game during the week and then a huge game at the weekend, we need all our players fit and firing for Hibs, Scotland will cope even if McGinn wasn’t there.

With circumstances as they are, we’ve seen how quickly things change. This time last week, who’d have thought Andy Concidine would be starting.

Would think if McGinn does get an opportunity, it would be in place of Stephen O’Donnell as opposed to in the back three where you might see the other two.

As for coping, so will Hibs and he’ll be back in our team at the weekend.

[The 90+2]

No Celtic or Rangers players playing either.

Funny that.

[MWHIBBIES]

every footballer dreams of playing for his country :agree:

Maybe 30 years ago. Now most would rather play in China and earn 500k a week :wink:

[hibbysam]

With circumstances as they are, we’ve seen how quickly things change. This time last week, who’d have thought Andy Concidine would be starting.

Would think if McGinn does get an opportunity, it would be in place of Stephen O’Donnell as opposed to in the back three where you might see the other two.

As for coping, so will Hibs and he’ll be back in our team at the weekend.

You think McGinn can play right wing back? Not for me. He won’t be in the hibs team if he gets injured, or ends up having to isolate.

[B.H.F.C]

You think McGinn can play right wing back? Not for me. He won’t be in the hibs team if he gets injured, or ends up having to isolate.

Aye he could, especially in the Steve Clarke version. I don’t think Paul McGinn is an international football player by the way, but now he’s there I hope he gets a cap to recognise his efforts for us this year.

As for injuries and Covid, that can happen anywhere. I’m pretty sure I know where Paul McGinn wants to be this week. And I’m pretty sure it’s no Forfar.

[1875Sean]

Maybe he called up Porteous with eyes on playing him in a 3 rather than a 2. Hes inexperienced at this level so it would potentially a better option than throwing him in a 2 with a player hes never played with before

They not playing a 3 at the back? McTominay berms playing in a back 3 the last 2 games would imagine it will be him along with Gallagher and Considine

[hibbysam]

Aye he could, especially in the Steve Clarke version. I don’t think Paul McGinn is an international football player by the way, but now he’s there I hope he gets a cap to recognise his efforts for us this year.

As for injuries and Covid, that can happen anywhere. I’m pretty sure I know where Paul McGinn wants to be this week. And I’m pretty sure it’s no Forfar.

I agree with all your points, I just don’t think he’ll play, which to me would be a waste for the week. I’ll be over the moon if he does and hoping he does a turn and comes back fully fit and raring to go again. The fact these two games are huge for us getting into Tier 1 of the nations league and all the perks that brings then I doubt if he’ll play.

[Robbo6-2]

Porteous has been excellent this season so far.

I don't think he is quite ready for international football never mind out of position at left centre half.

Can see why Clarke has went for Quaver toe instead of him this time.

[blackpoolhibs]

Considine playing well.

[lucky]

I said on the match thread Considine is doing well. He’s a left side CH Porto is not and had a bit of mare last time out for Hibs. The experience will do Porto the world of good and drive him on. Paul McGinn has been outstanding for Hibs is in the squad on merit. I hope he gets his chance.

[Robbo6-2]

Considine playing well.

He is, doesn't look out of place at all

[Hibby Bairn]

Great interview with him there. Obviously means a lot to him. Well done.

[1875Sean]

Fair play to him, fitted in well

[CmoantheHibs]

Hats off to him. Debut and played like he had been in the team for a long time. Good decision by Clark.

[SteveHFC]

I’ll take back any criticism I had towards him tonight. Done well.

[Hiber-nation]

Aye he did fine. I said on another thread that his name in the line up made me want to greet but that wasn't really meant as a criticism of him, it was just the thought that there is no-one else coming through the ranks. Porteous could never have played on the left side of a 3.

[Hibbyradge]

What a good interview. Not just the usual stilted clichés, but a genuine conversation.

He seems a nice big lad.

[Scottie]

What a good interview. Not just the usual stilted clichés, but a genuine conversation.

He seems a nice big lad.
:agree: Came across very well indeed. Well done to him tonight.

[Onion]

:agree: Came across very well indeed. Well done to him tonight.

:agree: Spoke a lot about how proud his family were and the honour of playing for Scotland. Unassuming pro who just gets on with it. Well done, indeed.

[calumhibee1]

Considine should never have been called up after his ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’ video.

[lord bunberry]

Considine should never have been called up after his ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’ video.
I can’t look at him without remembering that video. Apparently they played it at the wedding :wtf:.