Porto

[Helensburghhibs]

Outstanding again today

[calumhibee1]

Done really well other than one moment of madness.

MOTM candidate

[JohnM1875]

Done really well other than one moment of madness.

MOTM candidate

A few moments of madness. But he was class other than that. So were Hanlon, McGinn and especially Macey.

[Big_Franck]

A few moments of madness. But he was class other than that. So were Hanlon, McGinn and especially Macey.

I can only remember one. First half where Boyce almost dispossessed him about 30 yards out. Other than that he was brilliant and one of our better players.

[500miles]

I've never seen a player get so much scrutiny for "almost" making a mistake.

[Vault Boy]

Was given plenty of tests today and passed all the important ones with flying colours.

He was often an influential ball player too, some of his forward passes were of the standard expected from midfielders. Easier said than done, particularly at Tynecastle.

[SHODAN]

Turning into the player we knew he could be.

[Dibben]

Great tackle on Mackay-Steven in the second half as well.

Solid!!

[BILLYHIBS]

Did well for his first Derby at Tiny

Two casual errors at the start apart from that passed with flying colours

Immense

[JimBHibees]

Did well for his first Derby at Tiny

Two casual errors at the start apart from that passed with flying colours

Immense

Agree absolute colossus especially second half when under pressure

[Iggy Pope]

A few moments of madness. But he was class other than that. So were Hanlon, McGinn and especially Macey.

He was great and had the same amount of mad moments that Paul Hanlon did.
1.
I’d expect every one of them to have the odd moment of madness in these modern day derby games.

[JohnM1875]

He was great and had the same amount of mad moments that Paul Hanlon did.
1.
I’d expect every one of them to have the odd moment of madness in these modern day derby games.

Definitely. Can't argue with that at all. Defenders were phenomenal today. Chuffed for them.

[hibsdaft]

Did well for his first Derby at Tiny

Never realised that.

[easty]

I've never seen a player get so much scrutiny for "almost" making a mistake.

Couldn’t agree more. Clean sheet in a Derby at Tynecastle and there are folk complaining about the defence! Get a grip.

[Pretty Boy]

I thought he played well. As did Hanlon and McGinn. Doig struggled a bit but wa still far from poor.

Porto tripping over the ball then missing the ball when he tried to recover was a heart in mouth moment though. He actually recovered well in the end and that's all that matters.

[Bright_Hibee]

He was one of our stronger players today, just as usual. Had one hiccup, but it wasn't the end of the world. Terrific defender and great vision too!

[Allez Hibs]

Reminded me of Efe Ambrose today.

[bigwheel]

Reminded me of Efe Ambrose today.

In what way ?

[Baader]

Back five did well today and Woodburn didnt fancy it much against Porto from early on.

[Unseen work]

Almost got caught with Boyce and had one moment in the first half when he was too busy concentrating on GMS rather than clearing the ball.

That’s his only two mistakes of the game.

Brilliant after that both defensively and on the ball. It doesn’t always come
off but he takes responsibility and never hides.

I was actually going to start a thread tonight about our defensive performance. If that was St Johnstone people would be raving about how solid we were and how our back 3 never gave them a sniff.

It’s a little reminder I feel that our back 3 are good and not as easily replaceable as some may think.

[Helensburghhibs]

Reminded me of Efe Ambrose today.

Your right, comfortable on the ball, brave in possession and keen to build from the back instead of lumping it

[calumhibee1]

Reminded me of Efe Ambrose today.

Yeah I’d agree with that actually :agree:

[Allez Hibs]

In what way ?

Pretty composed for the most part but always a few hairy moments.

[bigwheel]

Pretty composed for the most part but always a few hairy moments.

Largely a myth that about Ambrose in his time here…he did have a few mad moments, but they were few and far between and his pace usually got him out of it . his performances were largely error free….

[Stuart93]

Thought he was solid today and looked to find a pass every time. Even then a couple of lifted passes always had an intended target.

Started the season really well hopefully it continues

[H18 SFR]

I think the intensity of games at Tynecastle, Ibrox and the likes really help Porto.

It’s games at home to Killie, Livi etc that seem to produce a bit of slackness in his game.

He’s definitely back on track in terms of his development as a CD.

[allmodcons]

He's a tremendous central defender.

Good in the air, strong in the challenge and superb with the ball at his feet. His passing out of defence is a huge plus point, confident and like any good player, always available and wanting to be on the ball.

[allmodcons]

He's a tremendous central defender.

Good in the air, strong in the challenge and superb with the ball at his feet. His passing out of defence is a huge plus point, confident and, like any good player, always available and wanting to be on the ball.

[LeithMike]

Thought Hibs looked really solid at the back today just giving away 1 really clear goal-scoring chance to GMS which produced that brilliant save from Macey.

After that, Hearts never looked like scoring and we dealt really well with corners and cross balls which has been a problem of late. Credit to all the defence - particularly Hanlon and Porteous

The debate on Porteous is a bit polarised though and I'm not sure how beneficial it is when people jump on others for calling out his mistakes.

He's a local boy, a Hibs supporter and come through the ranks and everyone wants him to do well but if he's going to progress beyond Hibs (and he has the attributes) then he needs to mature and improve his decision-making. There were still signs of that rashness today (and against Livingston) and these would be punished in a better league. While I wouldn't want to take away his spirit I actually wonder if a move might be better for his own development where he's not playing for his home town team, he's got tougher competition and he needs to knuckle down and impress everyone.

At Hibs he's first choice and unlikely to be dropped and can, therefore, get away with those mistakes and play up to the crowd with some adventurous football. I'm not sure that is good for his long-term development though.

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[Billy Whizz]

If you want to play football at the back, you need to take the odd risk or so, or there’s no point in having players like Ryan in our team
Was a rock at the back, and started a lot of attacks. Maybe once in a while needs to find row Z with his clearances
Ryan’s becoming a real key player for Hibs

[Jones28]

I've never seen a player get so much scrutiny for "almost" making a mistake.

He did make one fairly glaring mistake that he was fortunate came to nothing.

HOWEVER

He was an absolute colossus for the most part.

[easty]

I’ve just got home, went to meet my hearts mates in the Mill. They all thought Porteous was really good.

[Lancs Harp]

Usual Porto. Magnificent for most of the game, the odd clanger but dont think that will ever change. If it does he'll be playing for a bigger Club than us.

To move on he needs his decsion making to the be a lot better. Still a great prospect. He'll be playing in the English championship this time next year IMO. He wont play any higher

[inglisavhibs]

Usual Porto. Magnificent for most of the game, the odd clanger but dont think that will ever change. If it does he'll be playing for a bigger Club than us.

To move on he needs his decsion making to the be a lot better. Still a great prospect. He'll be playing in the English championship this time next year IMO. He wont play any higher
Watching a different player from me, he was the best defender by a mile today and that’s saying something as Hanlon was very good. A clanger is when you gift a simple chance to the opposition ( Mings for Villa yesterday springs to mind) Ryan’s passing, tackling, heading, interceptions, clearances and general leadership were top class. If you are looking for a centre half who doesn’t make mistakes you will have a long wait.

[judas]

I've never seen a player get so much scrutiny for "almost" making a mistake.

Agree.

A superb young player, who gives it 100%, never hides and happens to be a Hibby

Boys a serious asset. We should cherish him.

They have Soutar over at Hearts. Half the player (when he’s fit that is) and they think he’s fxxxx Maldini. Crazy fans we have.

[Magpie]

22 years old. Got a bright future ahead of him, not long until the Old Firm come sniffing.

[HendoDelivered]

New contract please

[Smartie]

I was critical of him last season and over the summer but he's had a superb start to this season.

It's been a huge bonus to hold onto him.

He still needs to curb the daft moments but right now he's getting away with them. Which is fine.

[CentreLine]

I was critical of him last season and over the summer but he's had a superb start to this season.

It's been a huge bonus to hold onto him.

He still needs to curb the daft moments but right now he's getting away with them. Which is fine.

Totally agree. He has finally kicked on and is in danger of reaching his potential. I say “danger” because, if he does, we will lose him instead of having a new captain on the park.

[hibbie02]

If you want to play football at the back, you need to take the odd risk or so, or there’s no point in having players like Ryan in our team
Was a rock at the back, and started a lot of attacks. Maybe once in a while needs to find row Z with his clearances
Ryan’s becoming a real key player for Hibs

Totally agree Billy. Plays with a look on his face that dares opponents to try and get the better of him. Few do. Seems to be the key to playing out from the back and is very confident in doing it. Sometimes, I am not quite so confident, but I don't see him every week. Hanlon seems to have his back and I think that gives the boy the confidence to move forward and pick a pass (or blooter it into nowhere sometimes). Also agree about putting it in row Z when necessary. Even the best have to decide when it needs doing.

[hibby rae]

Reminded me of Efe Ambrose today.

Aye, including the moment of madness 😂

[EI255]

Yip. He put in a superb performance yesterday.

Well done son.

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[Weegreenman]

A case for the defence!

That was outstanding today 👏👏👏

[gbhibby]

If anybody wants Ryan the fee that Aberdeen got for McKenna is the benchmark.

[bigwheel]

If anybody wants Ryan the fee that Aberdeen got for McKenna is the benchmark.

He was a full international by the time he got a move ..Ryan’s got a title to go yet to get to that level ..

[theonlywayisup]

Almost got caught with Boyce and had one moment in the first half when he was too busy concentrating on GMS rather than clearing the ball.

That’s his only two mistakes of the game.

Brilliant after that both defensively and on the ball. It doesn’t always come
off but he takes responsibility and never hides.

I was actually going to start a thread tonight about our defensive performance. If that was St Johnstone people would be raving about how solid we were and how our back 3 never gave them a sniff.

It’s a little reminder I feel that our back 3 are good and not as easily replaceable as some may think.

Totally agree!

Porto is a fantastic footballer, though like all he does make the odd mistake. However, I've seen enough mistakes at the Euros or in the EPL to know that all players will make them. I feel he's in a good place at the moment, with guys like Hanlon & McGregor to offer support. If he keeps learning, he's going all the way to the top.

[Since90+2]

Absolutely quality player. I actually think he's better than Hanlon is now and is our best centre half, that's not a slight on Hanlon but a compliment to Ryan, and will go on to be a top class player.

I can see it getting 3-4 million for him come the summer.

[Since452]

For all of the Jambo hype around John Souttar, Porteous was a level above him yesterday.

[bigwheel]

For all of the Jambo hype around John Souttar, Porteous was a level above him yesterday.

Thought they Both did equally well . Soutters pace and distribution are impressive

[gbhibby]

He was a full international by the time he got a move ..Ryan’s got a title to go yet to get to that level ..
Joe Worrall at Forest is getting quoted at £15m not a full international. Forest fans Rate McKenna above Worrall. Sure caps will come still 2 years younger than McKenna.

[bigwheel]

Joe Worrall at Forest is getting quoted at £15m not a full international. Forest fans Rate McKenna above Worrall. Sure caps will come still 2 years younger than McKenna.

I think caps will come too…the market value for championship players are Significantly greater than those based up here (outside the old firm)

[gbhibby]

I think caps will come too…the market value for championship players are Significantly greater than those based up here (outside the old firm)
Agree it does annoy me that old firm seem to get good money and the rest have to accept lower valuations.

[gbhibby]

For all of the Jambo hype around John Souttar, Porteous was a level above him yesterday.

Soapy is an excellent player as well like to see both in a Scotland squad.

[JohnM1875]

Surprised there isn't a new thread for Porto after that game today. Thought he was outstanding. Really seems to be becoming the player we all thought he would over the past wee while.

Hanlon was fantastic as well, but Porto was slightly better.

[JammyDoidger]

Surprised there isn't a new thread for Porto after that game today. Thought he was outstanding. Really seems to be becoming the player we all thought he would over the past wee while.

Hanlon was fantastic as well, but Porto was slightly better.

Porteous is quality. Love his passion too. Mistakes are becoming a thing of the past too. Solid.

[Allant1981]

Played well today again, a lot of our initial play goes through him, Hanlon had a cracking game i thought

[B.H.F.C]

Thought he was really good today. Booking was his only real mistake, Kane knew exactly what he was doing there.

[cabbageandribs1875]

credit where it's due :agree: he did have a good game

though i did think he fell forward a tad easy one time in the first half in our box

[JohnM1875]

Porteous is quality. Love his passion too. Mistakes are becoming a thing of the past too. Solid.

Totally agree about his passion. Really chuffed with his performances this season. Seems to really have matured.

Can't be long until that first Scotland cap comes. Next International break?

[Wull]

great future and a Scotland certainty, we are lucky to have him :greengrin

[Peevemor]

Thought he was really good today. Booking was his only real mistake, Kane knew exactly what he was doing there.

I wouldn't say it was a mistake. He was fouled and shouldn't have been booked.

[Willis1875]

I wouldn't say it was a mistake. He was fouled and shouldn't have been booked.

Yep Kane had a pull at his shirt,foul should have gone Hibs way

[MartinfaePorty]

Both centre-halfs were excellent

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[Winston Ingram]

I love Porto. He’s been superb this season.

[Vault Boy]

Outstanding performance.

[Lancs Harp]

Outstanding performance.

Wouldnt say outstanding by a long way. Infact no one in a Hibs shirt today was anything like outstanding. Thought Hanlon was better than Porto personally, Too many attempts at hollywood passes from Porto for me.

[eastmainsmsh]

Thought he was really good today. Booking was his only real mistake, Kane knew exactly what he was doing there.

Was impressed by both today Kane’s decent as well

[Danderhall Hibs]

Wouldnt say outstanding by a long way. Infact no one in a Hibs shirt today was anything like outstanding. Thought Hanlon was better than Porto personally, Too many attempts at hollywood passes from Porto for me.

Agree with this - his “distribution” requires some work. Solid decently though.

[JohnM1875]

Wouldnt say outstanding by a long way. Infact no one in a Hibs shirt today was anything like outstanding. Thought Hanlon was better than Porto personally, Too many attempts at hollywood passes from Porto for me.

Surely it's Hanlon that tries more of those with the cross field passes?

I think they were both honestly fantastic today. Won almost everything in the air, never bossed in the tackle and were always available or a pass.

[Irish_Steve]

I love Porto but today there was more than one occasion were he tried to outmuscle Kane first and failed, one time leaving him on his backside. If he had have concentrated on winning the ball and not the man, he probably would have won the ball. However, he's the professional footballer and I'm not

[Unseen work]

Started the season very well, as he did last season.

Hopefully he keeps it up and gets rid of the mistakes we saw last season

His distribution is at times off but overall I would say it’s very good and is a main part of many of our attacks, he pings it wide or slips it into a midfielder in space which most defenders wouldn’t try.

They only thing I would say annoys me is the type of pass, there’s times he tries to fizz it in too much and it bounces right in front of our player leaving a very difficult touch and it gives the opposition the chance to nick it.

[St.Kristopher]

I thought he was excellent again today. I would love someone to post his touch count; everything goes through him from the back. Always available for the midfield and the GK, I think he starts well over 75% of our build-up play. Solid in the header as well.

[Squealing pig]

Immense today as was Hanlon

[CentreLine]

Agreed. Thought our back line were all excellent today but Porto was the pick of the bunch fir me. He’s showing maturity that has been missing in the past. Now making that transition to that higher level in my opinion. We genuinely are lucky to have him and I’m certain clubs will come calling

[Capt Mainwaring]

Outstanding today. He’s young and still has rough edges to his game but he is an absolute winner

Was more apparent at Tannadice when I was much closer to the pitch, that’s it’s Porteous who does the shouting, organising, cajoling and berating in the defence. Captain material

[marinello59]

Outstanding today. He’s young and still has rough edges to his game but he is an absolute winner

Was more apparent at Tannadice when I was much closer to the pitch, that’s it’s Porteous who does the shouting, organising, cajoling and berating in the defence. Captain material

:agree:

[JammyDoidger]

Totally agree about his passion. Really chuffed with his performances this season. Seems to really have matured.

Can't be long until that first Scotland cap comes. Next International break?

Don't see any valid reason why not tbh. Deserves it.

[St.Kristopher]

In the Hearts game, I think he won every header; the lad is a callōsus. He is still only 22, yet being back at games, you can see how he physically and verbally bosses games.

[Green Man]

credit where it's due :agree: he did have a good game

though i did think he fell forward a tad easy one time in the first half in our box

He did fall easily but he got a free kick for it. He knew what he was doing.

[heretoday]

Porteous was my MoM. He's a huge presence on the field. Prone to an error at times but so what.

[Brightside]

But CHs have been top class this season. Very difficult to replace.

[CMurdoch]

Less mistakes this season and that was his achilles heal.
Also becoming a loud voice on the field.
As before I reckon he is the guy we should be asking the big bucks for.
Could easily become a high level player.

[my left peg]

He is definitely a captain on the pitch,got a huge will to win .
I like how he doesnt always play the easy pass,looking to break the lines a lot of the time, will make mistakes at times,but what player doesnt?

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