Doyle-Hayes

[Souter96Mac]

We've got ourselves a player here. Early shout, but we could be regretting just offering the lad a 2 yr deal!

[hhibs]

We've got ourselves a player here. Early shout, but we could be regretting just offering the lad a 2 yr deal!

:top marks

[Pretty Boy]

He's everything I like in a footballer. Everything he does is for a reason and he makes good decisions with and without the ball.

I said on the match day thread that he looks capable of filling the void that McGeouch left when he moved on and that's very high praise imo.

[jeffers]

Deservedly man of the match, thought he was excellent. Neat and tidy on the ball, does the simple things well and prepared to put a challenge in when required. Really impressed with him tonight.

[Since452]

5 year contract tonight

[Stuarty1875]

Really like the look of him. Superb tonight. The type of player we have been missing.

[Tambo]

Great game tonight from him.

[EI255]

He looks outstanding. What a find.

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[MagicSwirlingShip]

Uses the ball so well. Finds a man and looks forwards, doesn’t admire his work and is always looking to receive the ball in space.

Will enjoy watching him at Hibs.

[Unseen work]

He was brilliant.

Classy classy player, always looked like he had tons of time on the ball. Very composed on the ball but puts in a shift and isn’t afraid to put his foot in.

Also liked how he was screaming at his team mates to get the ball back in play quicker and he was always demnding it.

[Scorrie]

He was quality tonight. Also thought Magennis was really good. Him being fit is like a new signing

[NAE NOOKIE]

Good against Motherwell and better tonight, could turn out to be a great signing if he can maintain that kind of performance or even improve on it ... I thought Magennis was good on Saturday and today as well, could be he is going to be the player Hibs hoped he would be :aok:

[green day]

He is a smashing player, very attack minded.

The way our defence is playing tho, this will be quite an exciting season..............

[Pretty Boy]

Good against Motherwell and better tonight, could turn out to be a great signing if he can maintain that kind of performance or even improve on it ... I thought Magennis was good on Saturday and today as well, could be he is going to be the player Hibs hoped he would be :aok:

Magennis looks like a player who has seriously benefited from the mythical 'proper pre season'. Being played in something close to his proper position is probably helping as well.

[green day]

Magennis looks like a player who has seriously benefited from the mythical 'proper pre season'. Being played in something close to his proper position is probably helping as well.

Is what works for him.........unsurprisingly. Really happy we have him on a long deal.

Similar for JDH would be good.

[Lee Marvin]

Absolute baller. Looks like Dean Shiels, plays like Busquets

[yerauldda]

Proper balance in midfield tonight with him in there. Really good performance.

[lord bunberry]

It’s early days but I really like the look of him, he’s busy and can play a decent pass.

[The Harp Awakes]

He was everywhere, always available, never panics, keeps things simple but always effective. A very impressive display.

[GreenCastle]

Exactly what we have been missing. I said when he signed he used St Mirren to get in shop window. He will do the same at Hibs but hopefully he wants to stay longer as he could easily be the next SJM type if he keeps improving.

[HendoDelivered]

Say it again, reminds me of Dylan McGeouch

[BegbieHSC]

Excellent player! I thought he would be a squad player, but for me based on how he’s came off the bench, and now started he’s one of the first names on the team sheet.

[EdinMike]

👏 👏 👏

[CmoantheHibs]

We had 3 very good centre mids tonight. All comfortable on the ball, can dig, good engines and seem tactically aware. JDH played very well. Good times ahead.

[Vault Boy]

Sometimes you can just tell when someone's a player. JDH is a player. The things that you mainly notice when they're not done well, speed and accuracy of passing, first touch, positioning, vision, composure - all clear strengths of Jake's.

The three that started tonight worked very well together.

[Brightside]

Stand out. The boy is quality. Him and Kyle are top class.

[BoomtownHibees]

Absolute baller. Looks like Dean Shiels, plays like Busquets

Looks more like Scott Robertson

[BegbieHSC]

Him and Magennis are must starts in our midfield now. That 3rd position is between Newell and Allan. It’s fantastic that after years of a weakish midfield post McGinn, we have four very good ones.

I like Hallberg too, but very much a depute now.

[MrRobot]

absolute pler

[The Captain....]

Absolutely superb tonight.

Trying not to get too carried away as its early days for the lad but he has everything imo. Id agree with the comparisons to McGeouch..the way he takes the ball under pressure and slides short, straight passes thru midfield reminded me of him. He also reads the game well and makes interceptions in the way Dylan used to.

Looking forward to watching the blossoming partnership with Magennis in midfield for the rest of the season.

[hibbysam]

The three that started tonight are the three that should play week in week out, barring resting and injuries. Outstanding footballers who keep the ball, break up play, mobile to get around and give away few fouls.

[SteveHFC]

Stand out. The boy is quality. Him and Kyle are top class.

This. Both players will be huge players for us going ahead.

[Eyrie]

Early impression are very positive.

He's good on the ball and his first thought to to look to play the ball forward, which helps us keep the tempo high.

[Nicho87]

Love this thread

Boy was superb I can only recall giving him away the ball once in the 80th minute east stand side.

Absolutely superb player.

Him and Magennis looked very handy.

[B.H.F.C]

Will be a big player for us. Very calm on the ball.

[Stuart93]

I’d earmarked magennis as a potential player of the year but JDH has chucked his name in the hat. Immense tonight

[Partyraiser]

Baller. Thoroughly deserved his motm

[LaMotta]

Was good tonight but would have had a few players ahead of him for MOTM.

[Smartie]

I’d have probably had the midfield as being the part of the team that concerned me most prior to tonight but I thought all 3 in the middle were excellent.

Magennis looks quality as well, and Newell did fine too.

We looked good with 3 footballers who were comfortable on the ball in there, and we didn’t obviously look to be at all short defensively.

[Shrekko]

I wonder if folk who genuinely believed signing ex- St Mirren players meant Hibs lacked ambition were impressed with JDH and MaGennis tonight...?

The level of maturity in JDH's performance was pretty remarkable considering his age and the fact he's barely in the door.

Its been said already but that midfield 3 is already looking like the answer. Gives the wide guys a great platform to perform.

[blackpoolhibs]

Magennis looks like a player who has seriously benefited from the mythical 'proper pre season'. Being played in something close to his proper position is probably helping as well.

I agree, he looks a player. :agree: He clearly is not a wide man, but we were short of bodies last year and he fitted in wherever he was needed. :thumbsup:

[patlowe]

Feels like our style of play has transformed with the improvement in Magennis and the inclusion of JDH. There was a moment in the second half when a ball came in the air towards JDH at a really awkward angle and where many would mis-control or sclaff it he had the confidence and ability to cushion a first time pass to a team mate. A minor moment in the grand scheme of things but my immediate thought was...aye, he'll do.

[hibsbollah]

Got one league cup appearance at Villa, Loan spells at Cheltenham and Cambridge, moved to St mirren, played 19 games in paisley without really leaving a big impression, 22 and never merited an Ireland call up despite them having the worst international side in a generation…I must admit I thought he’d be a squad player and I was a lot more excited about Daniel Mackay.

Just goes to show there’s still some bargains to be had.

[Scooter]

The three that started tonight are the three that should play week in week out, barring resting and injuries. Outstanding footballers who keep the ball, break up play, mobile to get around and give away few fouls.

I would love to see. Joe dropped (through no fault of his I really like him) magennis in Joe's spot and Allan when magennis played

[Callum_62]

I would love to see. Joe dropped (through no fault of his I really like him) magennis in Joe's spot and Allan when magennis playedIt might only be me but Allan looks way off it to me

The odd (really great) pass aside we would lose a hell of alot to fit him in

He has along way to go for me and I hope he can get it back

He's, at best an impact sub for me at the moment

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[mayo hibee]

We've got ourselves a player here. Early shout, but we could be regretting just offering the lad a 2 yr deal!

Are we sure that was our decision? Wouldn't be surprised if that call came from the player and his agent - I'm sure St Mirren would have wanted to sign him for longer than 7 months also. We may have our work cut out to get him to agree to an extension in due course.


Got one league cup appearance at Villa, Loan spells at Cheltenham and Cambridge, moved to St mirren, played 19 games in paisley without really leaving a big impression, 22 and never merited an Ireland call up despite them having the worst international side in a generation…I must admit I thought he’d be a squad player and I was a lot more excited about Daniel Mackay.

Just goes to show there’s still some bargains to be had.

Didn't make any impact when he was the right age for the Irish Under 21s either, although it was an unusually competitive squad to get in to.

Overall I'm not surprised he has started well though - he was highly regarded at both Cheltenham and St Mirren.

[Johnny_Leith]

I suppose it's natural to get excited but time will tell. He's had a positive impact so far and looks an upgrade on gogic.

I remember people calling Josh Vela a great signing after some League cup games, granted it's a different level to European competition but let's just see if the lad can perform as he did last night consistently.

A great start, though.

[Torto7]

Are we sure that was our decision? Wouldn't be surprised if that call came from the player and his agent - I'm sure St Mirren would have wanted to sign him for longer than 7 months also. We may have our work cut out to get him to agree to an extension in due course.





Didn't make any impact when he was the right age for the Irish Under 21s either, although it was an unusually competitive squad to get in to.

Overall I'm not surprised he has started well though - he was highly regarded at both Cheltenham and St Mirren.

He needs to play in a team that moves the ball. His passing is a joy to watch.

[B.H.F.C]

It might only be me but Allan looks way off it to me

The odd (really great) pass aside we would lose a hell of alot to fit him in

He has along way to go for me and I hope he can get it back

He's, at best an impact sub for me at the moment

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I agree to an extent. Problem is, if he’s only an impact sub he’ll probably not get the minutes he needs to get up to any decent level.

Could possibly play on Sunday, think we’ll freshen things up a bit.

[hibbysam]

I would love to see. Joe dropped (through no fault of his I really like him) magennis in Joe's spot and Allan when magennis played

Allan should only play if we go 5-4-1 with Boyle at wing back, which won’t happen often. For the time being he’ll need to be content with coming off the bench.

[jacomo]

I agree to an extent. Problem is, if he’s only an impact sub he’ll probably not get the minutes he needs to get up to any decent level.

Could possibly play on Sunday, think we’ll freshen things up a bit.


It’s up to Scott to earn a starting place, like any player.

[GreenCastle]

Another fantastic performance- playing like he’s been with us for years. Seems to read the game so well and allows others to do what they are good at.

[Onion]

Murphy was unplayable first half, but D_H was my MOTM. Covered every blade, covered runners, assured on the ball. It was the complete centre mid performance.

[Irish_Steve]

Was excellent today again. I wonder if those who were sneering at his signing, care to comment

[Since452]

The missing ingredient

[04Sauzee]

Wasn't sure what type of player Hibs were getting with JDH, didn't think he'd be this type of player tbh. Boy oozed class today and I'm trying not to get to carried away because it was only Ross County

[Torto7]

Was excellent today again. I wonder if those who were sneering at his signing, care to comment

I was baffled at that. I watched him when St Mirren knocked out the Hun and he was fantastic.

[mjhibby]

It’s Ron Gordon’s master plan just to let st Mirren develop players then we take them to another level. Kudos to the paisley club though they are keeping good players coming through for us.🤣

[Stevie Reid]

Hugely impressive again today. Always available for a pass, keeps things moving in a pivotal midfield role, plenty of dig about him and a good range of passing too.

Looks to be an excellent bit of business.

[EVENTUALLY]

Hugely impressive again today. Always available for a pass, keeps things moving in a pivotal midfield role, plenty of dig about him and a good range of passing too.

Looks to be an excellent bit of business.

Reminds me of John McGovern of Forrest.

[Northernhibee]

Amazed that we’ve got him. He looks different gravy.

[gbhibby]

Does What Dylan did would rate him higher than Dylan as he can do the physical stuff as well.

[wookie70]

He is Dylan with legs and better defensive ability

[Shrekko]

He is Dylan with legs and better defensive ability

He reminded me of Scott Brown (Celtic latter years version) today.

Absolutely amazing signing on current evidence.

[Mikey_1875]

Looking like a phenomenal signing. Could be very beneficial against the better teams in the league when trying to get a foot on the ball in midfield.

[makaveli1875]

Didn't know alot about him but he looks the real deal . I'm in his ever growing fan club

[Stonewall]

I wonder if JR will have the courage of his convictions and play that midfield and front formation against Celtic and Rangers.

[Sir David Gray]

I knew nothing about him before he arrived but very pleased with him so far.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

He is Dylan with legs and better defensive ability

High praise.

A fully fit Dylan was an absolute joy to watch!

Great to here we have someone in his ilk, hopefully get back to Easter Road soon and see him in the flesh.

[calumhibee1]

He is majestic.

[Col2]

The missing ingredient

My thoughts exactly. So far looks like a fantastic signing. Our midfield looks like a proper midfield with all the right attributes.

[jeffers]

Other than maybe playing deeper don’t really see the McGeouch comparison. He looks like he has a bit of everything though. Neat and tidy, can pick a pass, can play deep, can play in a more advanced role and not scared to put in a heavy challenge. Was a bit meh when he signed if I’m honest, but been really impressed with his performances so far.

[Lee Marvin]

I'd honestly offer him a new deal already. 2 years is not enough for this lad

[wookie70]

He reminded me of Scott Brown (Celtic latter years version) today.

Absolutely amazing signing on current evidence.

He plays that way, chases the ball giving whoever has it an easy ball and fills all those passing lanes helping out his defence. His energy levels were fantastic today considering the shift he put in on Thursday. He is allowing Newel to get up the park more often and that means Joe looks better too. Could be a very important signing and one I would be looking at extending already

[Golden Bear]

He makes the game look easy. A natural football player if ever there was.

[007]

Other than maybe playing deeper don’t really see the McGeouch comparison. He looks like he has a bit of everything though. Neat and tidy, can pick a pass, can play deep, can play in a more advanced role and not scared to put in a heavy challenge. Was a bit meh when he signed if I’m honest, but been really impressed with his performances so far.

Sounds quite like Dylan.

[jeffers]

Sounds quite like Dylan.

Neat and tidy I’ll grant you. Not to say McGeouch couldn’t do some of the other things but more often than not he looked to be playing within himself through fear of pulling up injured. Overall JDH looks a better all round player to me so far.

[Shrekko]

He plays that way, chases the ball giving whoever has it an easy ball and fills all those passing lanes helping out his defence. His energy levels were fantastic today considering the shift he put in on Thursday. He is allowing Newel to get up the park more often and that means Joe looks better too. Could be a very important signing and one I would be looking at extending already

Yeah that ability to ghost quickly into a position that makes it easy to find him with a pass is something else.

His use of the ball is always spot on and done quickly - he’s creating space for people all over the park.

I think Gogic gave us something we hadn’t had last season but with all respect to him … and he’ll still be a good guy to have around … JDH is taking the midfield to another level.

[04Sauzee]

Dundee Utd must be gutted missing out on him, Fuchs with JDH beside him would be a decent midfield pair.

[Pagan Hibernia]

He’s really got something about him, and only 22... Hibs really need to get that two year contract extended.

obviously I want him to be with us for years and years but he could be worth millions

[Vault Boy]

Dundee Utd must be gutted missing out on him, Fuchs with JDH beside him would be a decent midfield pair.

I hadn't really thought about it, but from what I've read online, Dundee United fans seem to think of us as their Aberdeen when it comes to pinching signings. I can only think of JDH and Nisbet, but there must be more to it.

[mayo hibee]

He’s really got something about him, and only 22... Hibs really need to get that two year contract extended.

obviously I want him to be with us for years and years but he could be worth millions

I think he'll be an "enjoy him while he's here signing" unfortunately. His agent seems to have a bit of a reputation and will be trying to move him on before long.

[cannastar]

probably the most naturally gifted midfield player iv seen here since john collins the kind of player to build a team around for the foreseeable but as a previous poster stated may be best to enjoy him while he is here. after that criminal tackle early on by paton he showed a lot of carachter by geting up and contributing massively to our end result well done on his part.

[Iggy Pope]

probably the most naturally gifted midfield player iv seen here since john collins the kind of player to build a team around for the foreseeable but as a previous poster stated may be best to enjoy him while he is here. after that criminal tackle early on by paton he showed a lot of carachter by geting up and contributing massively to our end result well done on his part.

More gifted than Scott Brown or Kevin Thomson? High praise.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

probably the most naturally gifted midfield player iv seen here since john collins the kind of player to build a team around for the foreseeable but as a previous poster stated may be best to enjoy him while he is here. after that criminal tackle early on by paton he showed a lot of carachter by geting up and contributing massively to our end result well done on his part.

Wow.
Some Assesment after 3 games.
Oan yer JDH

[gbhibby]

Finds pockets of space like Scott Brown did at Celtic. Uses the ball well does the simple things as well. Can't wait to see how he develops. Super JDH.

[Clarence]

He is a very cool head and tidy on the ball. I think he will nullify Mackay-Stevens in the battle of the hyphens next month.

[eastterrace]

He is a very cool head and tidy on the ball. I think he will nullify Mackay-Stevens in the battle of the hyphens next month.he better as that wee sh*t usually turns it on against us.

[jeffers]

Only thing I would say to temper all the superlatives, weren’t there similar comments about Victor Palsson after his first few games….:duck:

[Dashing Bob S]

Get him on a longer contract

[matty_f]

He has been brilliant so far, got a bit of everything about him.

[whiskyhibby]

Thought he was superb today, definitely need to get him on a longer deal, Dan Mckay looks like more a
of a slower burner

[neil7908]

Get him on a longer contract

This.

[Keyser Sauzee]

I highly doubt he will sign a longer deal so just enjoying him while he’s here, cracking signing.

[Jones28]

I wonder if JR will have the courage of his convictions and play that midfield and front formation against Celtic and Rangers.

I’d be surprised if he did, but I would trust his judgement regardless tbh.

[Andy74]

One of these players you just need to see for a few minutes to see he’s a player. Along with Magennis he is making a huge difference.

[JohnM1875]

Reminds me so much of McGeouch, even the way he moves around he pitch. Looks to have settled into the team so easily as well. Hopefully he keeps playing well and we can offer him an extension to his current deal.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I highly doubt he will sign a longer deal so just enjoying him while he’s here, cracking signing.

Is he just on a 1 year deal?

If we get through on Thursday, then get one on the table for him.

European football will be a good carrot to dangle.

[Keyser Sauzee]

Is he just on a 1 year deal?

If we get through on Thursday, then get one on the table for him.

European football will be a good carrot to dangle.

2 years I believe

[hibee_girl]

Is he just on a 1 year deal?

If we get through on Thursday, then get one on the table for him.

European football will be a good carrot to dangle.

He signed a two year deal

[Sir David Gray]

2 years I believe

Yep.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

2 years I believe

Not as urgent as I’d thought then.

[3pm]

Reminds me so much of McGeouch, even the way he moves around he pitch. Looks to have settled into the team so easily as well. Hopefully he keeps playing well and we can offer him an extension to his current deal.

While not in keeping with the great man, I thought his style may be more Sauzee rather than Dylan.

Many folk have said Dylan though so you are probs right ma man.

[Onion]

Strolled through the game. Outstanding performance.

[Onion]

Strolled through the game. Outstanding performance.

[Speedy]

Strolled through the game. Outstanding performance.

You can say that again :greengrin

[CentreLine]

While not in keeping with the great man, I thought his style may be more Sauzee rather than Dylan.

Many folk have said Dylan though so you are probs right ma man.

Until he lets go a couple of thunderous shots from the edge of the box I’m not going to give him the full Sauzee 😉

[hibbysam]

Thought he was superb today, definitely need to get him on a longer deal, Dan Mckay looks like more a
of a slower burner

McKay has played very little senior football, and has now made a big step up. That one will be a longer term project but will have been signed based on his raw attributes (pace and skill) and his potential to improve massively learning from Boyle and Murphy.

[JohnM1875]

Thought he was amazing again tonight. Get's stuck in, calm in possession and was all over the pitch.

Glad he's found form again after a few injuries earlier in the season.

[Johnny_Leith]

I wax lyrical about him all the time, I think JDH is an excellent footballer and I was very glad when he stayed. Hopefully we'll get a consistent run in the team next year with no more injuries and we'll see the best of him.

[Since452]

I think he's a cracking player.

[overdrive]

He’s been great when he’s played the second half of the season. I have a suspicion he’ll be away in the summer but I’d be more than happy if he stayed.

[Scooter]

He was another one who was excellent last night. An extremely close 2nd for my MoTM behind Miller