Darren McGregor

[Bridge hibs]

Fantastic to see him back, was solid against rangers and by reading the match thread today, aside from scoring a good goal he was solid. For a guy who probably thought he wouldnt kick a ball this season I bet he is absolutley delighted to be at the heart of the defence again

A good solid hibby and a cup winning legend, the young guns must love having this guy around, well done Darren 🇳🇬💚🇳🇬

[Argylehibby]

:agree: He's been excellent the last 2 games and the rest of the team are probably driven on by his attitude.

[-Jonesy-]

Management Material

[Pretty Boy]

We shouldn't have been pissing about with 4 years contracts for him. He can stay as long as he likes.

[hibee_girl]

He was solid once again :agree:

[lord bunberry]

He’s a class defender....

[hibbysam]

I’ll be the first to say I didn’t think he was good enough anymore and was done. Couldn’t have been more wrong. Him and Hanlon were outstanding today and gave us the basis to go and win the game.

[andy1875]

A leader, a fighter, bleeds Hibs and still a very able defender.

Legend.

[Since452]

The leader we were missing

[greenlex]

I thought he was pished for about the first 10 minutes. Came onto a game tho.🚀

[Allant1981]

Gives everything for the club, not going to be a long term CH any longer but it's good to have someone of his quality to come in if players are out of form or injured. His beard is also magnificent

[MWHIBBIES]

Way too small a sample size to think he has solved our problems but he's definitely played well and still has something to offer.

[Squealing pig]

Solid again from the big man , hopefully can stay injury free til end of the season

[A Hi-Bee]

A leader, a fighter, bleeds Hibs and still a very able defender.

Legend.

:thumbsup:

[NC1875]

Exactly what a centre half should be. He’s been missed. He won’t play every game but what a difference when he plays

[wookie70]

I'm surprised how easily it has been for him to look like he has never been away. I just wish he had been playing a bit sooner as Porteuos has looked like he needed a rest for a wee while

[G B Young]

The leader we were missing

Shows the value of an old head when a team is going through a sticky spell. Could have done with him last Saturday in hindsight.

[howdenthehibby]

I love big Daz! Probably the only man at the club just now that would run through a brick wall just for a game at Hibs.Oh for eleven Darren McGregors long may your season remain.One more year ya funkin legend.YLT ya bass.

[S4uzee]

The leader we were missing

Totally agree. A player who doesn’t let us down

[worcesterhibby]

Beardy braveheart

[G15 Hibs]

Tam McManus' comparison to Sauzee was maybe a bit over the top (although it was more about age and suchlike) but his experience in being able to read the game and get in the right place at the right time has settled the defence after a shaky wee period. Let's hope it continues.

[CMurdoch]

The obvious thing is that if Daz (instead of Porteous) and Doidge had played in the semi final we wouldn't have lost the 2 headed set piece goals.
Porteous probably needs to drop back into the side on Tuesday to give Daz's knees a rest after 2 tough games in 3 days.
Well done Daz, you have found another bit of magic.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

He was solid once again :agree:

Very much so.

[Vault Boy]

Absolute warrior and a class player to boot. He'll be so hard to replace when he retires in ten years.

[supermcginn]

Best defender we've had at the club since bamba. Legend.

[Lancs Harp]

He is not only solid but he reads the game so well. He's certainly made a massive difference and as one or to others have said certainly a leader on the pitch, which we have certainly missed IMO.

[Northernhibee]

Still got a couple of seasons in him yet I reckon.

[WhileTheChief..]

:not worth:not worth:not worth

[Bridge hibs]

Absolute warrior and a class player to boot. He'll be so hard to replace when he retires in ten years.Ten years, 😆 never say never, do you remember Paul McGrath who played for Villa, both knees absolutely goosed but bandaged them up every game and was solid, warrior !! Think Darren will last a wee bit but when it comes to hang up his boots he will do it gracefully 😆

[Crab apple]

Experience and leadership. Something that’s been missing in recent weeks.

[weecounty hibby]

Wish he was five years younger. Still good enough to play at this level but probably not for very much longer

[chasitup]

Absolutely solid, just goes and attacks the ball. The sort of aggression our defence has been missing.

[Baader]

Management Material

Definitely. Hope he agrees as if he's any good he will be Hibs manager in years to come without a doubt.

[Malthibby]

I’ll be the first to say I didn’t think he was good enough anymore and was done. Couldn’t have been more wrong. Him and Hanlon were outstanding today and gave us the basis to go and win the game.

Me too. so pleased to be wrong.
GG

[Hillsidehibby]

He has the desire to win. Good enough for me.

[gaz1875]

Another solid performance and great finish for the goal :top marks

[LustForLeith]

I met Darren a couple of times through The Changing Room programme and he’s an absolute gent. I was lucky enough to take part in a discussion with Darren about mental health for Movember in which he talked openly about his own experiences.

Here it is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjrREoHj8lQ&feature=youtu.be

Apologies, not sure how to make the link clickable!

[1875Sean]

Even if Porto stays I think McGregor and Hanlon looked solid today and deserve a run in the team

[hibbysam]

Even if Porto stays I think McGregor and Hanlon looked solid today and deserve a run in the team

Daz won’t be able to play every few days, I doubt his legs would cope, but playing the three at the back McGinn can drop out for a rest, Porteous can come in, knowing they can get dropped should give them the boot up the arse as well.

[Unseen work]

Been absolutely brilliant the past 2 games and it was fitting for him to score today.

Im not going to pretend he is the answer going forward however and I still think we need another centre half in. Similar mould to Daz but about 10 years younger.

[Since452]

That was a proper captians display from Darren. Courage and character. That rubs off on the other players. Gutted he's not a few years younger as you can't put a price on that today. I hope Ryan Porteous was watching closely.

[Alfred E Newman]

Darren is fine in games like Wednesday where lack of pace doesn't really matter a a lot, its about being solid at the back.
Its games where you are mostly on the front foot trying to break teams down that he tends to get caught out by the long hoof over the top. That's why he fell out of favour.
He's been a great servant to the club but he's not the long term answer at centre half.

[JOD]

MacGregor/ Hanlon great memories.

It was like turning the clock back.

But we have to move on I suppose.

:hibees

[Onceinawhile]

He's got at least another year in him.

I just hope he isn't putting his career ahead of the rest of his life.

[hibee-boys]

I just feel far more at ease at high balls into the box with Mcgregor in there, he’s a defender first and foremost, first priority is to win the ball and clear the danger.....and he’s the best defender at the club at that job.

[Liam89]

The way some of you are talking about McGregor here you'd think he was 50. Davie Weir played until 41, sure he's got a few good years left in him yet.

[neil7908]

I'll admit I thought he was finished at this level but delighted to see him back and playing really well.

[LancsHibs]

Mr. Hibs:flag:

[Mikey_1875]

If we keep him at the centre of a three and not in a two I think that keeps him protected from being exposed and lets us utilise his best strengths when marking at close quarters and defending in the box. The leadership he brings i think is a big help us well. Really good couple of performances and does ease some fears over our depth in the area if Porteous stays.

[raeburnhibs]

I met Darren a couple of times through The Changing Room programme and he’s an absolute gent. I was lucky enough to take part in a discussion with Darren about mental health for Movember in which he talked openly about his own experiences.

Here it is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjrREoHj8lQ&feature=youtu.be

Apologies, not sure how to make the link clickable!

He sold me a few pairs of trainers back in the day at Xile Waverley Market

[Clarence]

I’m not saying that he should have been ever present this season but surely he should have been involved more than he has been. Is this something to do with a young manager stamping his own authority on the team and not wanting senior players from a more success team having too much say?

[JimBHibees]

Darren is fine in games like Wednesday where lack of pace doesn't really matter a a lot, its about being solid at the back.
Its games where you are mostly on the front foot trying to break teams down that he tends to get caught out by the long hoof over the top. That's why he fell out of favour.
He's been a great servant to the club but he's not the long term answer at centre half.

Against Rangers lack of pace could be an issue. Very good in a 3 but can also play in a 2. Thought was superb in both games and defended brilliantly particularly in relation to set pieces.

[Clarence]

Against Rangers lack of pace could be an issue. Very good in a 3 but can also play in a 2. Thought was superb in both games and defended brilliantly particularly in relation to set pieces.

I’m not saying he’s absolutely rapid or that he would be able to sustain his fitness over a season but I don’t think he looked slow against Rangers.

[JimBHibees]

I’m not saying he’s absolutely rapid or that he would be able to sustain his fitness over a season but I don’t think he looked slow against Rangers.

Certainly isn't slow and what he does provide is aggression leadership and defensive quality which compliments other players we have. Still an important member of our squad.

[MWHIBBIES]

McGregor is one of the quickest centre backs I've seen at Hibs. Pace shouldn't be an issue although he is slower than he was. His pace is what allowed him to be so aggressive, always winning first balls.

[Magpie]

I’m not saying that he should have been ever present this season but surely he should have been involved more than he has been. Is this something to do with a young manager stamping his own authority on the team and not wanting senior players from a more success team having too much say?

I think Ross wants to progress the likes of Porteous and Doig as they are the future of the team and will be profitable for us, they are also decent players so still good enough to earn a starting spot. There have been times this season I felt as though Stevenson should have played instead of Doig and McGregor has fully earned his opportunity to come back in the last couple of games.

Sad to see David Gray not involved but McGinn has made that position his own this season.

[Hibs90]

If only he was 25.

I said yesterday what a difference having a leader on the park makes performance wise and it shows when Daz plays. Quite happy to see him step in when required. Long term answer - no, but he clearly has proven me and a few others wrong who had written him off.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I’m not saying that he should have been ever present this season but surely he should have been involved more than he has been. Is this something to do with a young manager stamping his own authority on the team and not wanting senior players from a more success team having too much say?

In the cup game - either of them in fact that’s a dropped ball right there.

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m not saying that he should have been ever present this season but surely he should have been involved more than he has been. Is this something to do with a young manager stamping his own authority on the team and not wanting senior players from a more success team having too much say?

Its not really difficult to see why he hasn't played. Firstly, he hasn't been particularly good in the last 18 months or so when he has played. Secondly, Hanlon is the best footballer of our centre backs and since Ross has came in has been generally very good. He is also the only leftie. Ryan started the season really well and is a real long term option if he continues to improve. He'll either move for good money or be a great player for Hibs. Hanlon and Porteous both done very well up until the Ross County game and there was no reason to bench either of them.

Nothing to do with a young manager etc. Plenty of senior players have played plenty of games.

[EI255]

Absolutely superb last couple of games. The boy is a rock.

Sent from Columbia

[HH81]

Outstanding again. Strolled the game today and looked untroubled at the back.

To play so many on the bounce after not playing all season shows he is class and the best defender at the club.

[Magpie]

He was excellent. Proper professional.

[Brightside]

defence looks steadier with him in it

[neil7908]

I thought he was done but what a difference he'd made. I hope Porto is watching him very carefully.

[Andy74]

Much less panic with him in there.

[sleeping giant]

He's a class defender.

[neil7908]

Much less panic with him in there.

Nail on head. We don't looked ruffled or worried. His experience and composure seems infectious.

[Stevie Reid]

Immense again. Rarely caught out by anything, positional sense is so good.

[Coco Bryce]

Fantastic player. Does the right things all the time.

[Vault Boy]

Rolling back the years. Class.

[Kato]

Hibernian Icon.

[JimBHibees]

Another huge performance well done Daz. :flag:

[Bridge hibs]

Absolutely superb last couple of games. The boy is a rock.

Sent from ColumbiaAbsolutely solid today 👍

[hibee-boys]

The leader we needed on the park.

[Unseen work]

Nothing fancy about him.

Wins his headers, wins his tackles and gives the ball to someone better.

You see at times he wins the ball and there’s heaps of space to break into, he knows that’s not his game though and steps five yards into the space and gives it to someone better so he can keep his position.

You can also see how the whole team are more organised with him in the squad.

Fair play to Ross trusting him and giving him a go when I admit, I thought he was done.

[truehibernian]

Humble pie from me big time, Darren has been outstanding since his return. Does what a defender should do first and foremost, defend and clear lines, knows his limitations in passing but when it's come to doing the basics, he's done it superbly. A very steadying influence for both Hanlon and Doig. Showed his experience - top stuff Darren :aok:

[kaimendhibs]

Tackle of the season today

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[Smartie]

He is the signing that money couldn't have bought in January.

Outstanding player but he's also having an impact on the players around him.

Porteous and Nisbet have a job on their hands getting back in this team.

[Onion]

What a difference he's made for Hibs at the back. Rock solid and decent leadership skills too. Great to have the Legend back in the side :thumbsup:

[Borderhibbie76]

Big Daz rolling back the years 3 starts in a week and strolled it today

[Seveno]

Another great display. Perhaps time for Sir David to be brought back as well.

[blackpoolhibs]

What I like about him is he does not piss about, it may be old school, but he does what he is good at.

[Allant1981]

Another great display. Perhaps time for Sir David to be brought back as well.


Who would you drop? Cadden isn't going to be dropped and mcginn has been consistent

[Billy Whizz]

Outstanding again. Strolled the game today and looked untroubled at the back.

To play so many on the bounce after not playing all season shows he is class and the best defender at the club.

Absolutely, even McInnes said in his interview that Daz was brilliant
He’s got a weeks recovery now, so he keeps the jersey

[Since90+2]

Been the best central defender at the club for years and continues to show it despite being 36 this year.

[Coach Jon]

Been our best defender in every game since he hes come back in. Well Played again Darren.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Absolute hunk

[supermcginn]

Legend.

[MWHIBBIES]

Another great display. Perhaps time for Sir David to be brought back as well.

I love Gray but no. That race is firmly run. It has been for a while sadly.

[wookie70]

He has been the biggest difference in our change of form for me. We are working much harder and defending so much better

[Pretty Boy]

He's the man in the chair at the moment. Same with Boyle up front.

Porteous and Nisbet will just have to bide their time.

[gaz1875]

Tackle of the season today

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Timed to perfection which it had to be:top marks

[The 90+2]

Get him a Scotland call up. He would be perfect against England at the Euros.

[Crunchie]

Get him a Scotland call up. He would be perfect against England at the Euros.
Would love to see the guy get a cap, and why not if he keeps this kind of form up. Another solid performance today.

[Stokesy's on fire]

If a player like Considine can get a call up then so can Daz!

[Hiber-nation]

The legend's legend.

[WhileTheChief..]

Been the best central defender at the club for years and continues to show it despite being 36 this year.

Agreed, can’t think of anyone we’ve signed since him that’s been a bigger asset to us.

Love everything about him.

[Borderhibbie76]

The legend's legend.

Spot on love this

[supermcginn]

He's up there with hunter, bamba, sauzee and jones as the best cbs in the last 30 years. Immense.

[Brightside]

He's up there with hunter, bamba, sauzee and jones as the best cbs in the last 30 years. Immense.

And Hanlon

[Aldo]

He does the hardest thing of all imho and makes it look easy.... he keeps the simple things simple.

Sounds really daft but some players find that really difficult to do!

He defends, knows his limitations and strolls it!


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[capitals_finest]

He does the hardest thing of all imho and makes it look easy.... he keeps the simple things simple.

Sounds really daft but some players find that really difficult to do!

He defends, knows his limitations and strolls it!


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That’s a good summary :agree:

[Since452]

Wish Daz was a few years younger. A rare breed of Hibs who has passion for the club and ability to go with it.

[truehibernian]

Wish Daz was a few years younger. A rare breed of Hibs who has passion for the club and ability to go with it.

The thing is, Darren is genuinely a hard laddie..........what you don't get it finesse you get back real toughness in spades. Opposition players hate playing against him. Not wishing to turn the thread, but not many would have the same opinion playing against Paul and Ryan.

I remember speaking to Don Cowie after the game at Tynecastle, and the replay at Easter Road (in the cup) a few seasons ago and he said he had never been hit as hard by a player in his career............he looked and sounded genuinely shaken by it. And it was a fair challenge too :agree:

Have to admit, I doubted Darren still had it in him at this time in his career, but last few games he's proved me wrong and been vital. Not many opposition players look forward to playing against him.

[gazzag70]

Wish Daz was a few years younger. A rare breed of Hibs who has passion for the club and ability to go with it.

Totally agree, If we had Team a team full of players with his attitude and ability we would be sorted. Absolute Legend!

[S4uzee]

The thing is, Darren is genuinely a hard laddie..........what you don't get it finesse you get back real toughness in spades. Opposition players hate playing against him. Not wishing to turn the thread, but not many would have the same opinion playing against Paul and Ryan.

I remember speaking to Don Cowie after the game at Tynecastle, and the replay at Easter Road (in the cup) a few seasons ago and he said he had never been hit as hard by a player in his career............he looked and sounded genuinely shaken by it. And it was a fair challenge too :agree:

Have to admit, I doubted Darren still had it in him at this time in his career, but last few games he's proved me wrong and been vital. Not many opposition players look forward to playing against him.

That challenge was a belter and the one on Haring at Tynecastle

[gazzag70]

He's up there with hunter, bamba, sauzee and jones as the best cbs in the last 30 years. Immense.

He played a massive part in us winning the Cup so in my opinion he has bettered all of them including Le God

[mjhibby]

Totally agree, If we had Team a team full of players with his attitude and ability we would be sorted. Absolute Legend!

And also a lovely guy off the pitch. Just a true hibby in every sense of the word. Just so pleased he’s playing as of ten years younger. Be great if we could have gray,Hanlon, mcgregor and Stevenson playing together in one of the last few games. All great aervants.

[calumhibee1]

What a player.

[147lothian]

If we were allowed into Easter Road the stands would be belting out 'he's one of our own'.

[Percy Vere]

Always liked him. Solid, dependable, instils confidence in others, great example to younger guys like Porteous.
Hibs through and through. Looks like he could do a job for another couple of seasons.

[HendoDelivered]

A lot quicker than I thought, considering his age!

[Tambo]

Defenfitly a contender for motm for me.