Stevenson

[Mango Man]

How good was he last night?! I thought he had an excellent game and must keep his place for the final.

[CMac1988]

His last couple of performances have been a marked improvement on Doig, especially from a defensive stance. Should be his place to lose just now.

[keep the faith]

Yes Lewis should 100% play in the final.

[Mango Man]

His last couple of performances have been a marked improvement on Doig, especially from a defensive stance. Should be his place to lose just now.

Absolutely, We need Stevos experience for the final, we look much more solid with him in the team.

[Green_one]

Absolutely, We need Stevos experience for the final, we look much more solid with him in the team.

I agree but it's not the left back position that is the main weakness. The whole central defence, including midfield, needs to up their game.

I would love Lewis to end his career as he started it, with a cup win

[SChibs]

Obviously he doesn't offer as much going forward as Doig but that was never his game. Stevenson was solid defensively last night and put in a few hard challenges to show he still has plenty to give for hibs

[BlackSheep]

I’ve been thinking a lot recently that Doig is more suited to a left midfield position than defence… though ver the past 2 seasons he has flourished going forward but I feel he is just a body at the back, doesn’t really offer much in the way of defensive duties.

Lewy last night made some fantastic challenges to stop Dundee attacks, and I pointed out to my mates that Doig would likely have stood off their attackers and not committed to a tackle….

I’d love to see Doig play in front of Lewy and give the team width on both sides….

Boyle playing wide with Doidge and Nisbet in the centre was also a welcome return.

[hibee_girl]

I agree but it's not the left back position that is the main weakness. The whole central defence, including midfield, needs to up their game.

I would love Lewis to end his career as he started it, with a cup win

He’s not quite at the end of his career yet.

[FilipinoHibs]

Also his inter passing with team mates much better than Doig's.

[Smartie]

He’s not quite at the end of his career yet.

Yeah, i was sort of hoping the poster meant the 2028 Champions League.

[BILLYHIBS]

He sees them aw off

Lang may his lum reek

[SHODAN]

Yup, I'd keep him in for the final.

[Squealing pig]

Better player than Doig atm

[wookie70]

Obviously he doesn't offer as much going forward as Doig but that was never his game. Stevenson was solid defensively last night and put in a few hard challenges to show he still has plenty to give for hibs

Maybe in the last third Doig is better, I'd say it is close. However going forward often starts with a pass from the defence and Lewis is a good deal better at getting the ball up the park and retaining possession than Josh is. I find it hard to believe Lewis has got so few minutes this season when we have been so poor in defence and when Josh really hasn't offered too much in goals or assists. NO surprise to me that Lewis comes in and we start picking up points

[HibsGW]

I’d agree Stevenson keeps his place, out of interest where was Doig last night anyway? Is he going to be available for Sunday?

[hibee_girl]

I’d agree Stevenson keeps his place, out of interest where was Doig last night anyway? Is he going to be available for Sunday?

Gray said Doig was feeling unwell

[Since452]

His shirt to lose right now. Go and win yet another medal Lewis.

[BoomtownHibees]

His shirt to lose right now. Go and win yet another medal Lewis.

Aye and he’s not giving that shirt up, especially to the wee pitch invader last night

[Northernhibee]

He's still an excellent player at this level and when you see someone on here or social media use him as an example of "how we accept mediocrity" or "is past it" or "isn't good enough" then you can safety write that persons opinion off as absolute rubbish.

[Shrekko]

He's still an excellent player at this level and when you see someone on here or social media use him as an example of "how we accept mediocrity" or "is past it" or "isn't good enough" then you can safety write that persons opinion off as absolute rubbish.

Totally agree with this.

I'm just not sure what people are seeing when they talk about him being not good enough. Although I think he may have lost a wee bit of his (deceptive) pace he's more than made up for it with his reading of the game and timing. He has a fantastic first touch, is an excellent short passer and very strong in the tackle- for the life of me I can't see anything that would make you think he's sub-standard. Crossing would be his one obvious weakness but he's a very fine player- sad he's under appreciated by quite a few. I've said it before- I do rate Josh Doig as a prospect, but Lewis is still better for the team at this stage.

[Smartie]

Totally agree with this.

I'm just not sure what people are seeing when they talk about him being not good enough. Although I think he may have lost a wee bit of his (deceptive) pace he's more than made up for it with his reading of the game and timing. He has a fantastic first touch, is an excellent short passer and very strong in the tackle- for the life of me I can't see anything that would make you think he's sub-standard. Crossing would be his one obvious weakness but he's a very fine player- sad he's under appreciated by quite a few. I've said it before- I do rate Josh Doig as a prospect, but Lewis is still better for the team at this stage.

His crossing is miles better than it used to be. He's clearly worked on it.

It has been quite comforting to see Josh Doig shell a few crosses out behind the goals in the recent past, as well as few megastars playing in the glamour leagues on the telly. Getting the odd one wrong is part and parcel of being a modern fullback/ wingback.

My biggest criticism would still be his occasional reluctance to take players on down the outside and his safe preference for doubling back and retaining possession when there was a chance to drive on. Doig has that part of his game and Lewis doesn't. It sometimes makes Lewis a wee bit predictable and a wee bit easier to play against.

Lewis Stevenson has actually evolved into a very complete player and is ridiculously underappreciated by some.

[HibsGW]

Some leap on him as well, wins some headers pretty emphatically for one of our shorter players.

[bigwheel]

Some leap on him as well, wins some headers pretty emphatically for one of our shorter players.

Agreed - He’s good decent in the air for his size, as he showed a few times last night

[loanheadhibby]

His crossing is miles better than it used to be. He's clearly worked on it.

It has been quite comforting to see Josh Doig shell a few crosses out behind the goals in the recent past, as well as few megastars playing in the glamour leagues on the telly. Getting the odd one wrong is part and parcel of being a modern fullback/ wingback.


My biggest criticism would still be his occasional reluctance to take players on down the outside and his safe preference for doubling back and retaining possession when there was a chance to drive on. Doig has that part of his game and Lewis doesn't. It sometimes makes Lewis a wee bit predictable and a wee bit easier to play against.

Lewis Stevenson has actually evolved into a very complete player and is ridiculously underappreciated by some.
Certainly by me.
Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.
To say he is the complete player is ridiculous.

[Northernhibee]

Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.


Why would that be sad to have an experienced player who is still a very good player at this level, has achieved a lot at the club and may still achieve more?

[MWHIBBIES]

Certainly by me.
Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.
To say he is the complete player is ridiculous.

Hes a legend, not a servant. A legend.

Nothing sad about him still playing for us. He has won 2 cup finals in a Hibs shirt, twice as many as anyone else alive. Absolutely no fear having him in the side for a cup final.

[worcesterhibby]

Love him…the thought of him picking up another cup, with SDG as Manager gives me goosebumps!

[Tambo]

Definitely a more reliable defender than Doig which is not a dig at Doig.

Would always be hard to emulate last seasons performances for Doig and this is his first season at a club the size of Hibs with crowds.

Do you think Doig could be moulded into a left sided winger?

[Inconsequential]

There's life in the old dog yet! Great wee player, bags of experience and consistent. Must play on Sunday. Should've been back in the side a while ago during this sticky spell. Let's hope he has a hat-trick of winner's medals with Hibs! An end of leg without doubt! :agree:

[Aldo]

Certainly by me.
Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.
To say he is the complete player is ridiculous.

As others have mentioned Lewis is a legend and I’m not sure why it’s sad he’s our first choice left back!

You obviously don’t rate him and can’t wait fir him to make a mistake to say told you so!


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[The Harp]

Thought Lewis had a great game against Dundee. Put in some great tackles and his distribution for the most part was spot on. Personally feel he is worth a place in the team for Sunday.

[WestEndHibee]

Rewatched the cis cup final highlights today, it has been said so many times but when you think what hibs have gone through between that final and this one, its utterly unreal he's been there the whole time.

[Ronniekirk]

Rewatched the cis cup final highlights today, it has been said so many times but when you think what hibs have gone through between that final and this one, its utterly unreal he's been there the whole time.

He deserves another testimonial game


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[stantonhibby]

Certainly by me.
Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.
To say he is the complete player is ridiculous.

Strange that you call him 'the complete player' in another thread. It's almost like you post so much rubbish you forget what you've said!

[007]

Strange that you call him 'the complete player' in another thread. It's almost like you post so much rubbish you forget what you've said!

😂😂

I wonder what Lewis could have done in 6 hours 23 minutes to make someone do a complete 180°.

[Forza Fred]

As someone who likes Josh Doig but never quite got the £5million claims I too hope that Lewis is in the starting line up.

Lewis is very good defensively and his distribution is far better than Josh’s.

Josh is very good at carrying the ball from the edge of our penalty area to the opposition 18 yard box, but like Lewy, could not be considered dangerous in any attacking sense.

[Hibbyradge]

I agree.
In Lewis Stevenson we have the complete player.
I actually fancy him to score on Sunday.


Certainly by me.
Lovely guy and great servant over the years but I find it sad that he is our first choice left back going into a cup final.
To say he is the complete player is ridiculous.

Will the real loanheadhibby please stand up, please stand up.

[greenlex]

Will the real loanheadhibby please stand up, please stand up.:thumbsup:

[Forza Fred]

Will the real loanheadhibby please stand up, please stand up.

There were two Andy Goram?

[Aldo]

Will the real loanheadhibby please stand up, please stand up.

Boom! [emoji23]


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[Northernhibee]

I read that more like a haiku.

Majestic Lewie,
Marauding down the left wing,
Cross comes in, goal kick

[Hibbyradge]

I read that more like a haiku.

Majestic Lewie,
Marauding down the left wing,
Cross comes in, goal kick

:faf:

[Northernhibee]

There was a young man from Kirkcaldy
Whose contribution to the Hibs was godly,
One night at Ibrox
He popped up like a fox
And volleyed the winner quite oddly

[Stevie Reid]

Doig did improve after a poor start to the season but I'd much rather have Lewis in at the moment, if there is a choice to make.

Absolute legend and still has plenty to offer.

[Northernhibee]

Doig did improve after a poor start to the season but I'd much rather have Lewis in at the moment, if there is a choice to make.

Absolute legend and still has plenty to offer.

Doesn't rhyme

[Radium]

Rogic will likely be on our left or drift that way so LS is the better defensive option


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[Jones28]

Doesn't rhyme

😂😂😂

[EdinMike]

Love him…the thought of him picking up another cup, with SDG as Manager gives me goosebumps!

This.

[Iggy Pope]

Will the real loanheadhibby please stand up, please stand up.

Probably comes fi Bilston

[loanheadhibby]

Strange that you call him 'the complete player' in another thread. It's almost like you post so much rubbish you forget what you've said!
I was being sarky.
I take it I have to agree with the norm that our players are great.
We are a shambles at the moment because of these over hyped players

[bigwheel]

Love him…the thought of him picking up another cup, with SDG as Manager gives me goosebumps!

If Carlsberg did Sunday’s…..

[MWHIBBIES]

I was being sarky.
I take it I have to agree with the norm that our players are great.
We are a shambles at the moment because of these over hyped players

We're in a cup final, and have taken 4 points from last 2 games. We're not a shambles and Lewis ****ing Stevenson certainly isn't to blame if we are.

[hibsbollah]

Hes a legend, not a servant. A legend.

Nothing sad about him still playing for us. He has won 2 cup finals in a Hibs shirt, twice as many as anyone else alive. Absolutely no fear having him in the side for a cup final.
:top marks

[worcesterhibby]

I was being sarky.
I take it I have to agree with the norm that our players are great.
We are a shambles at the moment because of these over hyped players


Shambles eh ? are you sure that's not a 'Complete' shambles

[Northernhibee]

I was being sarky.
I take it I have to agree with the norm that our players are great.
We are a shambles at the moment because of these over hyped players

Yes, because Stevenson is a hype magnet.

He’s a legend and a ****ing decent left back who has accomplished what no other did in the green and white.

[Iggy Pope]

We're in a cup final, and have taken 4 points from last 2 games. We're not a shambles and Lewis ****ing Stevenson certainly isn't to blame if we are.

Only 7 days ago you had us as a shambles. Delighted you’ve changed your mind.

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?355285-Ron-Gordon&p=6776270&highlight=#post6776270

[Libby Hibby]

I was being sarky.
I take it I have to agree with the norm that our players are great.
We are a shambles at the moment because of these over hyped players

Wow, strange thing for a hibby to say in the lead up to a cup final.

[Inconsequential]

Wow, strange thing for a hubby to say in the lead up to a cup final. Maybe it was his Missus that told him to say it!😁

[BoomtownHibees]

Wow, strange thing for a hubby to say in the lead up to a cup final.

How do you know he’s married?

[Libby Hibby]

How do you know he’s married?

😂😂

[Hibbyradge]

Probably comes fi Bilston

:tee hee:

:top marks

[MWHIBBIES]

Only 7 days ago you had us as a shambles. Delighted you’ve changed your mind.

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?355285-Ron-Gordon&p=6776270&highlight=#post6776270

Yes.

I didn't say all is sorted and well in the world. I don't think the playing side right now is a shambles, we've got ourself back on course a bit, and are looking good for a new manager soon. A week is a long time in football.

I'd still say off the pitch there is an element of shambles about it. Only time will tell if that has changed.

[Inconsequential]

How do you know he’s married? The blonde in his avatar, that's his wife!! Lucky bug*er! :greengrin

[Northernhibee]

How do you know he’s married?

Probably the general vibes of misery :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

If Doig is fit he has to start imo. This is a bit like the Porteous and Daz argument for the cup final last season, Porteous stated that game and I expect Doig to start this one.

[jacomo]

He's still an excellent player at this level and when you see someone on here or social media use him as an example of "how we accept mediocrity" or "is past it" or "isn't good enough" then you can safety write that persons opinion off as absolute rubbish.


That crowd were quietened a good while ago.

Obviously Lewis is nearer the end of his career than the beginning, but he’s proved himself beyond doubt.

I’d love to see him in the final.

[Libby Hibby]

If Doig is fit he has to start imo. This is a bit like the Porteous and Daz argument for the cup final last season, Porteous stated that game and I expect Doig to start this one.

On recent form, Stevenson should start. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t think Doig will become the player he was hyped up to be in the summer.

[lord bunberry]

On recent form, Stevenson should start. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t think Doig will become the player he was hyped up to be in the summer.
You have to remember he’s still a really young boy and is still learning his trade. The club see him as the future and Stevenson as backup, that’s why I think they’ll go with Doig. For me I’m not fussed, it’s a strong position for us at the moment.

[JohnMcM]

If we go by form, experience, reliability and sheer determination to win, it has to be Lewis Stevenson taking the field.

[CMac1988]

You have to remember he’s still a really young boy and is still learning his trade. The club see him as the future and Stevenson as backup, that’s why I think they’ll go with Doig. For me I’m not fussed, it’s a strong position for us at the moment.

I doubt Doig was unwell when Gray picked Stevenson and left him on the bench against St Mirren. With a good performance from Stevenson in both games even if Doig is back surely the position picks itself?

[lord bunberry]

I doubt Doig was unwell when Gray picked Stevenson and left him on the bench against St Mirren. With a good performance from Stevenson in both games even if Doig is back surely the position picks itself?
Not for me, if Doig is fit he should play.

[Allant1981]

Not for me, if Doig is fit he should play.

Why should doig start? Defensively he is not as good as stevenson, and lets face it we will likely be under a lot of pressure from celtic so we need our best defenders playing, doig is slightly better going forward than stevenson but not by a great deal

[shetlandhibee]

If we go by form, experience, reliability and sheer determination to win, it has to be Lewis Stevenson taking the field.
:top marks:top marksabsofrikn lootly! has to start :agree:

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Dropping an in-form club legend and icon may not be the best idea. If things get a bit heated tomorrow, you would want to see Lewis there setting the example.