Doidge

[RossScott1991]

His work rate / presence has been sorely missed. Might not have the best ability at times but he leads the line and makes others around him jobs easier. Hopefully more appreciated when he returns. Need him back asap

[Unseen work]

I love the big guy, what a miss he’s been.

[bigwheel]

I love the big guy, what a miss he’s been.

So do I, and yes. Huge loss…yet it will take him weeks, even when back, to get up to full speed.


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[Radium]

… Nisbet drops off, picks up the ball a swings it out to Boyle on the right who delivers across the doc yard line… but unfortunately Doidge is in the stand.

Need the three of them back together in the team


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[jeffers]

I’m not disputing he’d be useful to be able to call on him, but feels like he’s getting better and better the longer he’s out. Can never fault him for effort/work rate, but our current problems are bigger than simply him being unavailable.

[mim]

We would not be losing so many goals from set pieces with Doidge back in the side.

[SMAXXA]

I’m not disputing he’d be useful to be able to call on him, but feels like he’s getting better and better the longer he’s out. Can never fault him for effort/work rate, but our current problems are bigger than simply him being unavailable.

I think it’s more a case of more people realising what he brings to the side not just his goals but his all round contribution is massive for us.

[Shrekko]

I think it’s more a case of more people realising what he brings to the side not just his goals but his all round contribution is massive for us.

Exactly.

One of the most under rated players I’ve seen at Hibs.

The guy has gone through some really barren spells but has the BALLS to keep putting himself in the firing line and break his neck to get into scoring positions. Generally he will eventually go on a hot streak and it’s all down to his perseverance. It’s so easy for players to hide on a football park which we’re seeing at the moment but Doidge will NEVER do that. He also contributes when he’s not scoring.

[Weegreenman]

We’ve been a shadow of the side we were since he’s been out. It’s actually embarrassing tbh.
Players we’ve brought in to compensate have been honking!

[JimBHibees]

We would not be losing so many goals from set pieces with Doidge back in the side.

Good point to be fair he is very good at defending set pieces

[Peevemor]

We’ve been a shadow of the side we were since he’s been out. It’s actually embarrassing tbh.
Players we’ve brought in to compensate have been honking!

Embarrassing? What - do you get a beamer if you think people know you're a Hibee?

[Since452]

Exactly.

One of the most under rated players I’ve seen at Hibs.

The guy has gone through some really barren spells but has the BALLS to keep putting himself in the firing line and break his neck to get into scoring positions. Generally he will eventually go on a hot streak and it’s all down to his perseverance. It’s so easy for players to hide on a football park which we’re seeing at the moment but Doidge will NEVER do that. He also contributes when he’s not scoring.

Totally agree. Love him.

[Since90+2]

Doidge is a good player but I do have a feeling he's getting better in certain folks memory as each week passes that he is out.

There seems to be an expectation in some quarters he will come back and everything will dramatically change. I hope it does but I'm not sure that's how it will play out.

[Since90+2]

I’m not disputing he’d be useful to be able to call on him, but feels like he’s getting better and better the longer he’s out. Can never fault him for effort/work rate, but our current problems are bigger than simply him being unavailable.

Never seen this post before posting myself. Pretty much in agreement.

[jacomo]

I think it’s more a case of more people realising what he brings to the side not just his goals but his all round contribution is massive for us.


:agree:

We put a lot of balls into their box last night, I’m confident he’d have got a goal.

Also, don’t overlook Doidge’s usefulness in defending set pieces too.

He’s a big miss.

[Smartie]

:agree:

We put a lot of balls into their box last night, I’m confident he’d have got a goal.

Also, don’t overlook Doidge’s usefulness in defending set pieces too.

He’s a big miss.

There was a floated one from Doig that Nisbet didn't even get close to jumping for that Doidge would have been all over.

There have been a few balls into the box that Nisbet hasn't been anywhere near that you'd hope and expect Doidge would turn into a decent chance.


FWIW I still agree with those who say he's getting better the longer he's out, and it's easy to forget how often he's struggled as the focal point in a 1 up front / 3 up front formation for us in the past.

[Stevie Reid]

He's scored 34 goals in less than two full seasons with us, and his all round game (including defensively, as others have pointed out) is crucial to us playing well.

He isn't getting better the longer he is out, we are quite simply much worse off without him. Only danger about when he does get fit is how long it will take him to get up to speed again.

[Since452]

I wonder if he's back training. Can't be far away.

[HibsGW]

Doidge is a good player but I do have a feeling he's getting better in certain folks memory as each week passes that he is out.

There seems to be an expectation in some quarters he will come back and everything will dramatically change. I hope it does but I'm not sure that's how it will play out.

It’s half that Doidge is a good player but half that playing him actually allows us to have a style of play. When we have Doidge, we can play balls into the channels and play off of him, as it stands, Nisbet makes no movement so we just pray for a bit of magic from Boyle, there’s nothing else aside from that. When we have Doidge we have a clear way that we play which also gets more out of Nisbet. Add to that he’s actually a good player and good goalscorer, along with being one of few players in the squad who can defend crosses.

[MWHIBBIES]

Can sign with another side for nothing in January. We need to sort his contract

[007]

:agree:

We put a lot of balls into their box last night, I’m confident he’d have got a goal.

Also, don’t overlook Doidge’s usefulness in defending set pieces too.

He’s a big miss.

Was probably a big factor in us not conceding from any headers in the league last season.

[007]

I wonder if he's back training. Can't be far away.

JR hoping he'll be back available in time for the cup semi.

[Nicho87]

Can sign with another side for nothing in January. We need to sort his contract

Wasn’t a fan of doidge at all but the last 18 months he is the player we have needed for the past 5 years not even an exaggeration.

I’d offer a healthy two year deal.

[Brightside]

If he comes back and has 2 poor games this thread will be all about letting him go

[silverhibee]

We would not be losing so many goals from set pieces with Doidge back in the side.

Very good point.

[Since452]

Wasn’t a fan of doidge at all but the last 18 months he is the player we have needed for the past 5 years not even an exaggeration.

I’d offer a healthy two year deal.

Agree. We were crying out for a player like him for years and have been crying out for him since he's been out. So important to the team.

[blackpoolhibs]

He's not the classiest centre forward we've had, but he does give his all every game.

[hibsbollah]

If he comes back and has 2 poor games this thread will be all about letting him go

:agree: No doubt. Two poor games is the .net ‘Get Rid’ cut off point. See Gogic and Matt Macey for the evidence.

[JimBHibees]

If he comes back and has 2 poor games this thread will be all about letting him go

:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

:greengrin

I know we’re laughing but Doidge is a prime example of giving players time to get a bad patch of form out of their system. We sign Doidge in the summer of 2019, he scores in a preseason friendly against Carlisle and doesn’t score again for 11 league games, misses some sitters, Richard Gordon develops an unhealthy obsession about him slagging him off on a weekly basis, then we sack Heckinbotham and the very next game he scores a hat trick against St Johnstone and he doesn’t look back. Was the same with the start of Cummings career too.

[Since452]

I know we’re laughing but Doidge is a prime example of giving players time to get a bad patch of form out of their system. We sign Doidge in the summer of 2019, he scores in a preseason friendly against Carlisle and doesn’t score again for 11 league games, misses some sitters, Richard Gordon develops an unhealthy obsession about him slagging him off on a weekly basis, then we sack Heckinbotham and the very next game he scores a hat trick against St Johnstone and he doesn’t look back. Was the same with the start of Cummings career too.

:agree: We are good at writing off players too early. Kyle Magennis is another one. Arguably our biggest miss right now.

[Is It On....]

If he comes back and has 2 poor games this thread will be all about letting him go

That is known as "recency bias" and it's a key behavioural trait of humans. It's why knee jerk reactions are rarely the right thing that to do (like 70% of people voting JR needs to go after 2 bad defeats).

[Edinburgh Green]

That is known as "recency bias" and it's a key behavioural trait of humans. It's why knee jerk reactions are rarely the right thing that to do (like 70% of people voting JR needs to go after 2 bad defeats).

That's not the sole reason, but you already know that.

[Andy74]

That's not the sole reason, but you already know that.

No, some don’t like the sound of his voice either.

And it is nowhere near 70% wanting him to go.

[Moulin Yarns]

That is known as "recency bias" and it's a key behavioural trait of humans. It's why knee jerk reactions are rarely the right thing that to do (like 70% of people voting JR needs to go after 2 bad defeats).

It's actually 71.5% want him to stay!

[Brightside]

:agree: We are good at writing off players too early. Kyle Magennis is another one. Arguably our biggest miss right now.

And some are already saying he is injury prone so best get rid of him now too. I'm never sure what people expect at Hibs. These are average players in the grand scheme of things and changes in form are totally to be expected.

[Bostonhibby]

We are a far better attacking proposition with Christian Doidge in the team, arguably better all round because of the example he sets and he is handy at helping out the defence as well.

Been a great signing for us after a settling in period.

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[Is It On....]

No, some don’t like the sound of his voice either.

And it is nowhere near 70% wanting him to go.

Ffs...I can't put off getting glasses any longer 😬😂

[Is It On....]

It's actually 71.5% want him to stay!

Glasses required

[SMAXXA]

I wonder if he's back training. Can't be far away.

Yeah and that’s some overdue good news he’s been back running and is due to be integrated back into the squad very soon. Covid issues permitting 🙈

[Nicho87]

Should be gettin offered a new contract asap we miss him badly when he’s not playing

Such a presence up front

[SMAXXA]

Should be gettin offered a new contract asap we miss him badly when he’s not playing

Such a presence up front

Think he has been

[Since452]

Yeah and that’s some overdue good news he’s been back running and is due to be integrated back into the squad very soon. Covid issues permitting 🙈

Huge boost

[California-Hibs]

He's fantastic, a vital player for us and has been sorely missed. Its been covered but to echo others, its not just his goals and presence, its literally his running, hard work, example, defensive headers, areal threat, and the fact that it allows us to play a different system, a system that is proven and tested that gets better results out of Nesbit in particular.

Really hoping he's not too far away. The international break could be a blessing in disguise for us.

Deserves a new contract! 🤞

[Gloucester Hibs]

He's fantastic, a vital player for us and has been sorely missed. Its been covered but to echo others, its not just his goals and presence, its literally his running, hard work, example, defensive headers, areal threat, and the fact that it allows us to play a different system, a system that is proven and tested that gets better results out of Nesbit in particular.

Really hoping he's not too far away. The international break could be a blessing in disguise for us.

Deserves a new contract! 🤞

Good post. He’d started the season really well for us too, such a key player.

[18Craig75]

Hope we can get him tied up ASAP. If not I could see Aberdeen coming in for him. He seems pretty settled in Edinburgh to be honest and seems to have a genuine affinity for the club, hope he stays.

[Northernhibee]

I rate him as highly as some of the very best strikers of the last ten to fifteen years with us. He does it all.

Hugely under rated.

[Geo_1875]

I’m not disputing he’d be useful to be able to call on him, but feels like he’s getting better and better the longer he’s out. Can never fault him for effort/work rate, but our current problems are bigger than simply him being unavailable.

He is the answer to our problems up front. Unfortunately, he wouldn't help us at the back where our biggest problems are.

[The Veteran]

We need the big fella back, and we need him quick.

Can’t afford to drop anymore points even this early in the campaign.

[greenlex]

He is the answer to our problems up front. Unfortunately, he wouldn't help us at the back where our biggest problems are.
It would you know.

[St.Kristopher]

He is the answer to our problems up front. Unfortunately, he wouldn't help us at the back where our biggest problems are.

I have no evidence for this but I’m think if anyone on here had access to wyscout. (Tony off the Terrace podcast 👀). I think we might find he is as useful to the team at the back as up front.

[JohnM1875]

I have no evidence for this but I’m think if anyone on here had access to wyscout. (Tony off the Terrace podcast 👀). I think we might find he is as useful to the team at the back as up front.

From corners etc definitely! But we've lost a lot of goals from crosses in open play this year. Doidge isn't and to be fair shouldn't really be back marking up in those situations.

[A Hi-Bee]

While we need the big guy back playing I am a bit surprised that so many seem to think he will just be back to his best not long after he is up and running. I think it is going to take him some time before he is back playing to full potential, and yet another reason why we should have brought in at least 2 other proven strikers even for the short term.

[lord bunberry]

Hope we can get him tied up ASAP. If not I could see Aberdeen coming in for him. He seems pretty settled in Edinburgh to be honest and seems to have a genuine affinity for the club, hope he stays.
He should be getting the same money that Nisbet is getting, he’s a big player for us. He’s never going to be pleasing on the eye and he can miss some sitters, but his head never goes down and he always comes back for more. We’d really struggle to replace him if he does leave.

[Since90+2]

He should be getting the same money that Nisbet is getting, he’s a big player for us. He’s never going to be pleasing on the eye and he can miss some sitters, but his head never goes down and he always comes back for more. We’d really struggle to replace him if he does leave.

He's probably on more than Nisbet at the moment.

[lord bunberry]

He's probably on more than Nisbet at the moment.
Nisbet signed a new deal recently.

[JimBHibees]

Nisbet signed a new deal recently.

Thought they were just discussing one.

[Since90+2]

Nisbet signed a new deal recently.

I don't think he did.

[Brightside]

Every injured or moved on player is always the biggest miss.

[MWHIBBIES]

Every injured or moved on player is always the biggest miss.

No, they're not. Doidge is extremely good and started this season well. He is clearly out biggest miss.

[lord bunberry]

I don't think he did.
I thought he had, but it must’ve just been talks going on.

[Smartie]

Every injured or moved on player is always the biggest miss.

There's a saying about only being as good as your last game and Doidge's last game was pretty spectacular.

Had he been fit for the past few months I don't doubt that there would have been a few dodgy performances along the way - such is football - but it's stark raving bonkers not to acknowledge how significant Doidge's absence has been for us this season.

Everyone involved with Hibs will have their own reason to be delighted when he returns and I'm looking forward to the ovation he's going to receive when he does.

[Franck Stanton]

I don't think he did.

Good, imo we should withdraw offer of new deal, put the moody wee sh yte on gardening leave & punt him in Jan window.
No doubting his ability, just that his lack of effort, couldn't care less attitude is something we could well do without.

[MWHIBBIES]

Good, imo we should withdraw offer of new deal, put the moody wee sh yte on gardening leave & punt him in Jan window.
No doubting his ability, just that his lack of effort, couldn't care less attitude is something we could well do without.

Great idea. Really will make other players queue up to join us.

[Franck Stanton]

Great idea. Really will make other players queue up to join us.

Always one smart arse, would maybe let other players know we won't be messed about.

[A Hi-Bee]

Good, imo we should withdraw offer of new deal, put the moody wee sh yte on gardening leave & punt him in Jan window.
No doubting his ability, just that his lack of effort, couldn't care less attitude is something we could well do without.

Naw that's a daft idea that would potentially cost the club millions of pounds, better to let JR and his staff deal with him as I am sure they know him a lot better than anyone on here does.
:aok:

[CropleyWasGod]

Always one smart arse, would maybe let other players know we won't be messed about.

Or lets them know that, if they want a move, they just need to down tools.... they'll get their move, but cheaper for the buyer and, possibly, more of a signing-on fee for them.

[MWHIBBIES]

Always one smart arse, would maybe let other players know we won't be messed about.

No. They'd just go somewhere else. Nothing smart arse about it. Your suggestion is awful. Like, dreadful, terrible, horrific. No club is ever doing that.

[Since90+2]

Always one smart arse, would maybe let other players know we won't be messed about.

I thought you were joking when you first suggested it but now I'm not so sure.

[Stonewall]

He is the answer to our problems up front. Unfortunately, he wouldn't help us at the back where our biggest problems are.

Apart from his defensive headers, which others have mentioned, his hold up play and continual niggling fouls on defenders breaks up play and reduces the number of times the ball comes straight back at the defence.

The defence does need sorted out though.

[Since452]

Semi Final winner would do just nicely

[Keith_M]

While I totally agree that we have really missed Doidge recently, I also agree with the poster that suggested his perceived value greatly increases the longer he's out.

There's always the danger that we could expect too much of him when he gets back in the side, especially after a long time away from first team action.





Although, if he does get back in the side and his performances are really poor, Hermit Crab will have a field day on here :wink:

[kaimendhibs]

Apart from his defensive headers, which others have mentioned, his hold up play and continual niggling fouls on defenders breaks up play and reduces the number of times the ball comes straight back at the defence.

The defence does need sorted out though.

I agree with you. Doidge is excellent defensively, as well as a fantastic out ball. He holds it up really well.
A huge miss

[The Veteran]

If we had 10 more that tried as hard as him, we’d be in a better position right now.

[SMAXXA]

No, they're not. Doidge is extremely good and started this season well. He is clearly out biggest miss.

Correct, the comment you quoted was ridiculous he’s obviously a miss and massive one at that.

[Brightside]

No, they're not. Doidge is extremely good and started this season well. He is clearly out biggest miss.

When he comes back we can revisit after 6/7 games. For the record I’m a fan of him. I just know what this forum is like.

[bigwheel]

Doidge has been out for a long time, I think he will need a good 6 games or so to get back to full fitness …we should not expect too much to begin with

[Smartie]

When he comes back we can revisit after 6/7 games. For the record I’m a fan of him. I just know what this forum is like.

The thing that’s gnawing at me - Doidge had a really good game against Ross County in the 4231 earlier this season with Magennis playing just behind him, however - it was only Ross County (who didn’t start the season brilliantly) and it was only one game. And until that game Doidge hadn’t really even shown enough to be considered an automatic first pick, Ross having alternated between him and Nisbet through the games up to that point (although iirc Doidge had covid over the summer and his pre-season was affected by it).

Under Hecky Doidge toiled a bit in that system and it took Eddie May to come in and change it so he had a partner beside him before he started scoring. Jack Ross persisted with the changed formation when he came in and our form continued to improve.

Arguably there is more evidence that Doidge’s struggles in our current formation of choice than there is evidence that he thrives in it.

So I’m a wee bit concerned that so many of our hopes are being pinned on Doidge’s return alone. Magennis coming back will certainly also help but I’m just a bit concerned that we won’t see the improvement some are expecting, because our problems extend beyond just a couple of injured players…

Although the return of those two will undoubtedly help massively.

[Brightside]

I think Doidge and Niz are great as a 2. But Doidge is better in the 1. Both are better when Kyle is behind them. For me Kyle is our biggest miss and him and Barrels have been the top 2 players this season.

[MWHIBBIES]

When he comes back we can revisit after 6/7 games. For the record I’m a fan of him. I just know what this forum is like.

He's been good for 2 years, why would we need to revisit after 7 games?

[greenlex]

Doidge has been out for a long time, I think he will need a good 6 games or so to get back to full fitness …we should expect too much to begin with

100% this.

[Brightside]

He's been good for 2 years, why would we need to revisit after 7 games?

I thought we decided if players are ***** after 4 or 5 games?

[The 90+2]

I think this Shan period has shown how much we miss the guy and it’s vital a new contract is given.

[ahibby]

I’m not disputing he’d be useful to be able to call on him, but feels like he’s getting better and better the longer he’s out. Can never fault him for effort/work rate, but our current problems are bigger than simply him being unavailable.

Thats what concerns me, current problems need more than a Doidgy return to fix but Magennis and Doidgy return might spark tge difference. Thought Doidgy was fantastic in the Motherwell game though, but then again they all were.

[Stonewall]

Good, imo we should withdraw offer of new deal, put the moody wee sh yte on gardening leave & punt him in Jan window.
No doubting his ability, just that his lack of effort, couldn't care less attitude is something we could well do without.

So you want to take actions which will decrease his value and give him a bad reputation and then try and punt him. You’re a genius.

[Franck Stanton]

So you want to take actions which will decrease his value and give him a bad reputation and then try and punt him. You’re a genius.

Doesn't need any help from me, the way he is, ( or should I say, isn't) performing, he is doing it all by himself. He is an empty jersey.

[The Veteran]

Doidge has been out for a long time, I think he will need a good 6 games or so to get back to full fitness …we should not expect too much to begin with

6 games?

Why would he need as many as that?

If he’s good then he’s good. If he’s fit again then he’s fit again.

Nobody else would get 6 games to recover their form, would they?

[Callum_62]

6 games?

Why would he need as many as that?

If he’s good then he’s good. If he’s fit again then he’s fit again.

Nobody else would get 6 games to recover their form, would they?For folk being out with a long term injury?

Course they would, or should

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[hibbydog]

I think this Shan period has shown how much we miss the guy and it’s vital a new contract is given.

Shan. Brilliant word that I haven’t heard in years.

Yer ma cooks a Shan breakfast

[The Veteran]

Shan. Brilliant word that I haven’t heard in years.

Yer ma cooks a Shan breakfast

I saw that too but didn’t comment.

I have no idea what that word means. :dunno:

[bigwheel]

6 games?

Why would he need as many as that?

If he’s good then he’s good. If he’s fit again then he’s fit again.

Nobody else would get 6 games to recover their form, would they?

they are human beings not robots - of course it takes them a decent number of games to get fully back at it

[McD]

Doesn't need any help from me, the way he is, ( or should I say, isn't) performing, he is doing it all by himself. He is an empty jersey.


your sentiment to his performances and general demeanour is correct, but what you’re suggesting would be bad for the club for a number of reasons, several mentioned already

[The Veteran]

they are human beings not robots - of course it takes them a decent number of games to get fully back at it

Well, you and I are obviously going to have to agree to disagree on this one.

It strikes me that if the player in question is popular (which Doidge is) then he is given as much leeway as is needed. If he isn’t popular, he is given no time at all to get back up to speed.

That’s how I see it anyhow. :aok:

[bigwheel]

Well, you and I are obviously going to have to agree to disagree on this one.

It strikes me that if the player in question is popular (which Doidge is) then he is given as much leeway as is needed. If he isn’t popular, he is given no time at all to get back up to speed.

That’s how I see it anyhow. :aok:

Disagree all you want , but if you feel a player can be out for months and the. come back and hit the ground running at full performance levels right away, then you are setting unrealistic expectations….

[Keith_M]

He's been good for 2 years, why would we need to revisit after 7 games?


I think he means we should at least cut him a bit of slack after being out the side for so long.

Yes, he might hit the ground running, but if it takes him a couple of games to get up to speed, then so be it.

[Phil MaGlass]

When is Doidge expected back, maybe a plus for us that we have had the last two games postponed, get our players back and up to fitness.

[JimBHibees]

When is Doidge expected back, maybe a plus for us that we have had the last two games postponed, get our players back and up to fitness.

Only cog in that wheel may be that the training centre has been closed though of course will still be able to do training sessions. Hopefully the bulk of the squad can be back soon.

I think the initial prediction was he would be back for semi final hopefully that is still the case.

[GreenCastle]

Only cog in that wheel may be that the training centre has been closed though of course will still be able to do training sessions. Hopefully the bulk of the squad can be back soon.

I think the initial prediction was he would be back for semi final hopefully that is still the case.

Would be very surprised if he makes the semi. 2 weeks away and we haven’t even seen Doidge back doing regular training (HTC also closed) let alone he hasn’t played a match since early August.

[Lago]

Would be very surprised if he makes the semi. 2 weeks away and we haven’t even seen Doidge back doing regular training (HTC also closed) let alone he hasn’t played a match since early August.
Big ask right enough

[JimBHibees]

Would be very surprised if he makes the semi. 2 weeks away and we haven’t even seen Doidge back doing regular training (HTC also closed) let alone he hasn’t played a match since early August.

Probably true they certainly won't want to rush him back especially with our ridiculous schedule upcoming.

[SMAXXA]

Would be very surprised if he makes the semi. 2 weeks away and we haven’t even seen Doidge back doing regular training (HTC also closed) let alone he hasn’t played a match since early August.

He’s been back running for a wee while now. Started back full training with the squad today 👍

[Stuart93]

He’s been back running for a wee while now. Started back full training with the squad today 👍

Superb news that

Missed the big guy. Which is mental when you think how he started out. Genuinely one of the biggest improvements I’ve seen in a player for a long time

[Col2]

He’s been back running for a wee while now. Started back full training with the squad today 👍

That’s fantastic news. 10 days to get fitter. Must have a chance to make the bench for the semi.

[Since452]

Would be very surprised if he makes the semi. 2 weeks away and we haven’t even seen Doidge back doing regular training (HTC also closed) let alone he hasn’t played a match since early August.

Is HTC still closed? Must be beyond the 10 days since the last confirmed case. Players should be back now?

[JimBHibees]

Is HTC still closed? Must be beyond the 10 days since the last confirmed case. Players should be back now?

Smaxxa above seemed to be saying full squad training with Doidge included.

[Coco Bryce]

Is HTC still closed? Must be beyond the 10 days since the last confirmed case. Players should be back now?

Opened back up on Monday.

ALL players back training :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Opened back up on Monday.

ALL players back training :greengrin

Even the injured ones Magennis for example

[Alex Trager]

Even the injured ones Magennis for example

Magennis was expected back at this point anyway. Would be good to get an update from the club.

Of course that will come next week but I am impatient

[Coco Bryce]

Even the injured ones Magennis for example

Yes. He was due back anyway.

Just delighted Doidge is back in on the road to recovery.

[flash]

He’s been back running for a wee while now. Started back full training with the squad today 👍

Hopefully none of the squad suffer lingering effects from covid.

[Brightside]

Magennis was expected back at this point anyway. Would be good to get an update from the club.

Of course that will come next week but I am impatient

Kyle wasn’t expected back until after the international break. I’d say zero chance of having him for Rangers.

[Since452]

Opened back up on Monday.

ALL players back training :greengrin

Brilliant news. I think Nisbet will be like a different player with Doidge back. If Kyle and even the likes of Hallberg and MacKay are back training that would be a huge boost.

[04Sauzee]

Opened back up on Monday.

ALL players back training :greengrin

Does that include Halberg do you know?

Not opening up a debate about Halberg but it's another body.

[Smartie]

There's quite a lot of expectation on Doidge's shoulders when he comes back, but based on what I've seen this season Magennis has turned into the player who makes us tick and the difference between Hibs with him and without him is dramatic. He glues Ross' favoured formation together (just about) and loads of players who look good when Magennis plays suddenly look very average when he doesn't.

A nice bit of pressure heaped on his shoulders too now but that's the way I see it. We need Magennis back even more than we need Doidge back, but the 2 of them are huge for us.

[superfurryhibby]

There's quite a lot of expectation on Doidge's shoulders when he comes back, but based on what I've seen this season Magennis has turned into the player who makes us tick and the difference between Hibs with him and without him is dramatic. He glues Ross' favoured formation together (just about) and loads of players who look good when Magennis plays suddenly look very average when he doesn't.

A nice bit of pressure heaped on his shoulders too now but that's the way I see it. We need Magennis back even more than we need Doidge back, but the 2 of them are huge for us.

Magennis won’t have a played a game for two months by the time the semi comes around. Given his injury history, I have my doubts that he will start v Rangers.

[Smartie]

Magennis won’t have a played a game for two months by the time the semi comes around. Given his injury history, I have my doubts that he will start v Rangers.

Yeah, I agree.

As a result, I doubt we'll lay a glove on Rangers (although I accept we started the recent Ibrox game fairly well).

[Stuart93]

He’s back & he’s beautiful

[hibby rae]

He’s back & he’s beautiful

I'm not keen on his hair being so short!

Has anyone posted Daffy yet?

[Alex Trager]

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Diego returns [emoji7]

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[CMurdoch]

Thanks for the Doidge photo's guys, great stuff.
Looks well and happy.

[ancient hibee]

Opened back up on Monday.

ALL players back training :greengrin

According to the News a significant number are still self isolating.

[green day]

According to the News a significant number are still self isolating.

Based on the dates when players and staff had +ve tests, I suppose its possible that some are still isolating as one or two emerged late in the day, but if so even they will be a bawhair away from being back.

I would have thought that a "significant" number is a bit of a stretch.

[Unseen work]

Looks like Sean Mackie is back training too.

[cameronw-hfc]

Looks like Sean Mackie is back training too.

I'd love to see us try him out as a left winger. Short in that role as it is and considerably better going forward than he is defensively.

[CMurdoch]

Looks like Sean Mackie is back training too.

Yeah, my son showed me a picture of Sean training.
He has been out for a year.
Great to see him back.

[wookie70]

Great to hear that long term absentees are getting fit again

[malcolm]

I saw that too but didn’t comment.

I have no idea what that word means. :dunno:

Supposedly borrowed from Romany like a few Edinburgh words - it is disappointing and no very good that it’s not known more widely :wink:

[Coco Bryce]

Saw Doidge in George Street today. Well I think it was him but he looks really different now with the shaved napper 🤔

[Feed McGraw]

I saw that too but didn’t comment.

I have no idea what that word means. :dunno: For example, if Hibs played bad in the 60's or 70's it would quite often be described as " They played Shan ".

[Since452]

Saw Doidge in George Street today. Well I think it was him but he looks really different now with the shaved napper 🤔

Sick of our players always up George Street like a boy band 😉😉

[Coco Bryce]

Sick of our players always up George Street like a boy band 😉😉

Aye. Actually swigging champagne straight out the bottle mid afternoon. Shocking 😂

[Tarrahib]

Saw Doidge in George Street today. Well I think it was him but he looks really different now with the shaved napper 🤔
Aye,that Doidge is a shan deeking gadgie.

[hibsbollah]

Aye. Actually swigging champagne straight out the bottle mid afternoon. Shocking 😂

That was in Sainsbury’s. Disgusting so it was.

[Eyrie]

That was in Sainsbury’s. Disgusting so it was.

To be fair to Doidge, he can't afford Waitrose because of the low wages Hibs pay.

[Since452]

The only guys happier than me that he's back will be Jack Ross and Kevin Nisbet. We have missed him. Absolute nuisance on the park. What a boost having him and Magennis back will be. Add in Mueller and hopefully one or two others and I'm really looking forward to the second part of the season.