Doidge

[Stuart93]

Anyone heard anything? Doesn’t look like he’s been involved with the first team at all yet

[Peevemor]

Anyone heard anything? Doesn’t look like he’s been involved with the first team at all yet

I might be well wide of the mark but in his interview after the Dunfermline match JR spoke about some people being missing due to Covid issues. It didn't sound as if it was serious but I wondered if there was players self-isolating or even in quarantine having been abroad?

[Stuart93]

I might be well wide of the mark but in his interview after the Dunfermline match JR spoke about some people being missing due to Covid issues. It didn't sound as if it was serious but I wondered if there was players self-isolating or even in quarantine having been abroad?

Hadn’t seen that interview so aye it could be that

Guess it’ll be telling if he isn’t at the training camp

[Viva_Palmeiras]

With all that's gone on I think we have to give credit to all of the staff and players for minimising the impact on the team from a COVID infection perspective. And I don't begrudge letting their hair down after the final was probably the last time as a group many of the team would be together after a long though period through COVID - whilst maybe not as bad as it is for the general public, their bubble must have been restrictive to a degree? And by extension their families would have to buy in to taking extra care as well.

[GreenCastle]

With all that's gone on I think we have to give credit to all of the staff and players for minimising the impact on the team from a COVID infection perspective. And I don't begrudge letting their hair down after the final was probably the last time as a group many of the team would be together after a long though period through COVID - whilst maybe not as bad as it is for the general public, their bubble must have been restrictive to a degree? And by extension their families would have to buy in to taking extra care as well.

They weren't in a bubble - they were just being tested more regularly. They were just quite fortunate we didn't have any major outbreaks except Gogic missing the Aberdeen game as a precaution. The families also weren't in any bubbles.

[Peevemor]

Before this becomes a .net fact - I'm only guessing about the Doidge/covid thing.

[Stuart93]

Can’t see him in the training pictures on Twitter, unless he’s got his back turned

[DTS]

I’m working off the same assumption. Doig & Doidge not featured in the game or any images, Ross mentioning covid issues, that’s my guess

[Viva_Palmeiras]

They weren't in a bubble - they were just being tested more regularly. They were just quite fortunate we didn't have any major outbreaks except Gogic missing the Aberdeen game as a precaution. The families also weren't in any bubbles.

So sporting bubble is “fake news”?
I didn’t say the families were but clearly they had to take precautions too.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6497860/celtic-dubai-row-premiership-sfa-spfl-bubble-rules/

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/ross-hibs-aberdeen-sturgeon-coronavirus-18735009

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19003576.covid-confusion-shane-duffy-starts-celtic---days-leaving-squad-bubble/

[GreenCastle]

So sporting bubble is “fake news”?
I didn’t say the families were but clearly they had to take precautions too.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6497860/celtic-dubai-row-premiership-sfa-spfl-bubble-rules/

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/ross-hibs-aberdeen-sturgeon-coronavirus-18735009

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19003576.covid-confusion-shane-duffy-starts-celtic---days-leaving-squad-bubble/

Not "fake news" as such but it's a term that's been used that's had different meanings in different sports and competitions.

Scottish Football and English football teams weren't locked away in hotels / away from families etc. Some sports did this for certain events / competitions.

Yes there were precautions and protocols put in place but a Hibs player basically was tested when arriving at East Mains and that was it. They could go back and see partners / family / friends / go to the supermarket - I wouldn't call that a bubble.

[ian cruise]

I wonder if some players are being allowed a slightly extended break to spend time with family after not being able to to see them while living in Edinburgh and being in the sports bubble. I can only imagine for someone living in a different country from family and friends last year was a very lonely time.

[dp00]

Noticed nisbet and Boyle are back tho despite being on international duty


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[GGTTH07]

Doidge and Doig tested positive on return to training

[Scooter]

Anymore on Christians where abouts. If he did yesterday positive with doig then why hasn't he returned. Is he ok

[GreenCastle]

Hopefully hear from him or the club soon :confused: Hopefully he is ok.

Can't imagine he will be ready to play against Arsenal.

[Stuart93]

Aye strange we’ve still not seen him or heard anything about him.

[S4uzee]

Maybe still hungover from the cup final celebrations?

[scoopyboy]

Aye strange we’ve still not seen him or heard anything about him.

Will probably meet up with the squad when they return from the training camp.

[ancient hibee]

Aye strange we’ve still not seen him or heard anything about him.

As Ross has said that there are a number of covid issues don’t see what is strange.

[erin go bragh]

Maybe still hungover from the cup final celebrations?

😱🤣🤣🤣

[Stuart93]

As Ross has said that there are a number of covid issues don’t see what is strange.

Because another 2 players who supposedly had covid issues have returned to the squad. Thought we would’ve at least been given an update on Doidge.

[CapitalGreen]

Because another 2 players who supposedly had covid issues have returned to the squad. Thought we would’ve at least been given an update on Doidge.

The club didn’t comment on the nature of those 2 players absence while they were isolating so if Doidge is still isolating it is unlikely we will provide an update on him either until he returns.

[Stuart93]

The club didn’t comment on the nature of those 2 players absence while they were isolating so if Doidge is still isolating it is unlikely we will provide an update on him either until he returns.

Aye but he’s not been seen at all, even before the training camp. Can’t remember what date we started back but I’m sure it’s been a lot longer than any isolation period. Unless of course he’s maybe had it and not feeling right

[CapitalGreen]

Aye but he’s not been seen at all, even before the training camp. Can’t remember what date we started back but I’m sure it’s been a lot longer than any isolation period. Unless of course he’s maybe had it and not feeling right

Training started on the 28th of June, if he tested positive that day then his last full day of isolation would be today.

[Stuart93]

Training started on the 28th of June, if he tested positive that day then his last full day of isolation would be today.

Ah right, I thought we’d been back longer! Yea fair enough could still be isolating.

Like scoopyboy’s also suggested (which I’d missed) he might meet up with the lads back up the road

[Hibiza]

Playing Basketball 🏀

[Andy74]

Aye but he’s not been seen at all, even before the training camp. Can’t remember what date we started back but I’m sure it’s been a lot longer than any isolation period. Unless of course he’s maybe had it and not feeling right

There was a feeling with the Scott Allan thing that medical issues are none of our business. Must surely be the same here?

[Callum_62]

There was a feeling with the Scott Allan thing that medical issues are none of our business. Must surely be the same here?Not just a feeling we were basically forbidden from talking about it

Hope doidge is fine and back in training soon

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[Stuart93]

There was a feeling with the Scott Allan thing that medical issues are none of our business. Must surely be the same here?

Aye think you’re right

Probably not right to speculate, myself included

[FilipinoHibs]

Rumour on Facebook he has been seen at Tdanmere Rovers. Seems rubbish given the league they are in. Sure he want to experience European football with us.

[Pretty Boy]

Not just a feeling we were basically forbidden from talking about it

Hope doidge is fine and back in training soon

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And for good reason.

[CapitalGreen]

Rumour on Facebook he has been seen at Tdanmere Rovers. Seems rubbish given the league they are in. Sure he want to experience European football with us.

That was debunked a while ago, the picture they claimed was Doidge training with them looked nothing like him.

[Pretty Boy]

There was a feeling with the Scott Allan thing that medical issues are none of our business. Must surely be the same here?

In the case of Scott Allan we were told the player would be out for some time with an undisclosed medical condition. There was also a request that the privacy of the player be respected.

Given what has transpired since I think it is quite obvious why we were asked to respect that privacy. Scott Allan has been allowed to tell his story, in his own words through his employer and organisations that have helped him with his diagnosis. That is infinitely preferable to some of the rumours and graphic descriptions we removed from the site.

I'm not getting into another draining cyclical argument about this. It has been explained several times why we treated the Scott Allan situation differently to discussions about a hamstring strain or a cup final bonus. Most people accepted that with good grace at the time, considering you have felt the need to dredge it up months later you are obviously incapable of doing that.

If Hibs make a direct plea that the privacy of Christian Doidge be respected in a similar way then we will take the exact same course of action again.

[Andy74]

In the case of Scott Allan we were told the player would be out for some time with an undisclosed medical condition. There was also a request that the privacy of the player be respected.

Given what has transpired since I think it is quite obvious why we were asked to respect that privacy. Scott Allan has been allowed to tell his story, in his own words through his employer and organisations that have helped him with his diagnosis. That is infinitely preferable to some of the rumours and graphic descriptions we removed from the site.

I'm not getting into another draining cyclical argument about this. It has been explained several times why we treated the Scott Allan situation differently to discussions about a hamstring strain or a cup final bonus. Most people accepted that with good grace at the time, considering you have felt the need to dredge it up months later you are obviously incapable of doing that.

If Hibs make a direct plea that the privacy of Christian Doidge be respected in a similar way then we will take the exact same course of action again.

This seems to be another example of a medical condition and not an injury. Hibs have clearly not given any further information on any of the Covid issues and so Doidge or any other player should be given the same respect we were asked to give Allan.

The general point made at the time was that medical issues were not our place to discuss, whether or not Hibs had made any request.

[Since452]

Bit of a pain that he's missed pre season. Not ideal at all.

[Billy Whizz]

Bit of a pain that he's missed pre season. Not ideal at all.

Did he train the 1st week we were back?
Got 2 games next week, all being well, could play at Raith on Friday

[GreenCastle]

Did he train the 1st week we were back?
Got 2 games next week, all being well, could play at Raith on Friday

Surely won’t go back to not playing to a few days training ti playing against Raith. He’s 2 or 3 weeks minimum behind everyone else - that’s assuming he’s back soon.

[Billy Whizz]

Surely won’t go back to not playing to a few days training ti playing against Raith. He’s 2 or 3 weeks minimum behind everyone else - that’s assuming he’s back soon.


I was asking did he miss the weeks training before the camp, I can’t remember!
If he did, you’re right and he’s at least a fortnight behind, plus match practice

[GreenCastle]

I was asking did he miss the weeks training before the camp, I can’t remember!
If he did, you’re right and he’s at least a fortnight behind, plus match practice

Yup sorry wasn’t meant to come across that way :)

As far as I’m aware he wasn’t in any training pictures at the start and not even been seen at the training ground. Hopefully he is ok.

[Billy Whizz]

Yup sorry wasn’t meant to come across that way :)

As far as I’m aware he wasn’t in any training pictures at the start and not even been seen at the training ground. Hopefully he is ok.

You didn’t don’t worry, like you I couldn’t remember if he was in the 1st week
Main thing as you say, he’s ok, and will be back soon. We are light up front though

[Jay]

Bit of a pain that he's missed pre season. Not ideal at all.


We dont even know this to be fact. It started with him not being in photos and grew arms and legs. He was maybe getting physio? Could be a number of reasons

[Bridge hibs]

We dont even know this to be fact. It started with him not being in photos and grew arms and legs. He was maybe getting physio? Could be a number of reasonsHowever Doidge hasnt participated in any pre season games thus far, that is a concern giving competitive games are fast approaching and we are a bit light on the forward front. Would be good to know if he has a **** injury, Ross has recently said we are a bit tight at the back regards defenders with the upcoming game v Arsenal but still no word of Doidge, fans are bound to be concerned or ask questions as to why he has not featured

[scoopyboy]

He doesn't have an injury, he hasn't been at training, he will be training very soon.

Close thread.:greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

He doesn't have an injury, he hasn't been at training, he will be training very soon.

Close thread.:greengrinYou missed fact so not validated 🤣

Anyway, competitive games looming, we need him ready 👍

[scoopyboy]

You missed fact so not validated 🤣

Anyway, competitive games looming, we need him ready 👍

Damn, thought I had posted a thread closer there as well.

Still what I have posted is factually correct, no Tranmere Rovers, not in jail for social media misbehaviour, nothing untoward whatsoever.

I think he will be back for competitive games or near enough it anyway.

[04Sauzee]

Damn, thought I had posted a thread closer there as well.

Still what I have posted is factually correct, no Tranmere Rovers, not in jail for social media misbehaviour, nothing untoward whatsoever.

I think he will be back for competitive games or near enough it anyway.

Fantastic to hear,looking forward to seeing him knock them in again.

[scoopyboy]

Fantastic to hear,looking forward to seeing him knock them in again.

me too

[BSEJVT]

Didn’t Doidge also start back late last season?

[scoopyboy]

Didn’t Doidge also start back late last season?

That rings a bell now that you mention it.

[Bridge hibs]

Damn, thought I had posted a thread closer there as well.

Still what I have posted is factually correct, no Tranmere Rovers, not in jail for social media misbehaviour, nothing untoward whatsoever.

I think he will be back for competitive games or near enough it anyway.Good stuff mate, thanks for that 👍

[Jim44]

Doidged a bullet, you might say. Get back soon Christian.

[Smartie]

He doesn't have an injury, he hasn't been at training, he will be training very soon.

Close thread.:greengrin

It’s not all that unusual for players to start back a week or two later.

I get people’s concerns given we’re light in his position but I don’t feel desperate to reach for the conspiracy theories quite yet.

[Keith_M]

Fantastic to hear,looking forward to seeing him knock them in again.


Don't you mean 'tapping' them in?

[BSEJVT]

It’s not all that unusual for players to start back a week or two later.

I get people’s concerns given we’re light in his position but I don’t feel desperate to reach for the conspiracy theories quite yet.

Agree with this, my only concern would be, and I might be mistaken as my memory may be wrong, that it took Doidge a long time to get up to speed last season, I don't think we saw this best of him till near Christmas.

My guess is that he and Hibs are managing a fairly chronic back issue, that iirc troubled him a fair bit early last season.

Maybe we are trying to ease the strain of too heavy a pre-season regime, but it does reinforce how much we need another couple of options up front.

[B.H.F.C]

Agree with this, my only concern would be, and I might be mistaken as my memory may be wrong, that it took Doidge a long time to get up to speed last season, I don't think we saw this best of him till near Christmas.

My guess is that he and Hibs are managing a fairly chronic back issue, that iirc troubled him a fair bit early last season.

Maybe we are trying to ease the strain of too heavy a pre-season regime, but it does reinforce how much we need another couple of options up front.

He actually started the season all right last year IMO.

Didn’t score a goal from Christmas through until about easter though.

[Iggy Pope]

Agree with this, my only concern would be, and I might be mistaken as my memory may be wrong, that it took Doidge a long time to get up to speed last season, I don't think we saw this best of him till near Christmas.

My guess is that he and Hibs are managing a fairly chronic back issue, that iirc troubled him a fair bit early last season.

Maybe we are trying to ease the strain of too heavy a pre-season regime, but it does reinforce how much we need another couple of options up front.

Think you’re memory maybe wrong. Started well and a cracking winner at Tannadice.

[CMurdoch]

Think you’re memory maybe wrong. Started well and a cracking winner at Tannadice.

Watched that game in a boozer in Dundee.
Did the classic involuntary jump up, two arms aloft yes shout when Doidge scored.
A quick apology after remembering where I was didn't save me from some good natured abuse and calls for my expulsion.

[BSEJVT]

He actually started the season all right last year IMO.

Didn’t score a goal from Christmas through until about easter though.

I knew he had a barren spell but thought it much earlier, apologies

As other poster said great goal at Tannadice

[nlandsafchibee]

Statement from club ..Christian has returned to club and started training but will not be part of squad v Arsenal .He has had Covid. Worries over .

[CentreLine]

Statement from club ..Christian has returned to club and started training but will not be part of squad v Arsenal .He has had Covid. Worries over .

Hope he has fully recovered and he and those close to him stay well.

Welcome back Christian, we need you in great form as soon as possible