Gogic

[dastardly8]

I see he has been told he can find a new club , he is hard worker and puts a shift in but not the most mobile , I think Maloney wants more pace in the team which he doesn’t fit into,

[Pretty Boy]

Not really surprised he is one we are looking to move on.

An obvious downgrade on his 2 immediate predecessors in the role and not exactly Mr versatile.

I'm sure he will have plenty suitors in the bottom 6 of the Premiership but if we want to have a crack at catching up on 3rd and 4th we need better.

[Since452]

Good luck to him. A player the vast majority of us were desperate to sign. Did a decent job. Wish him well.

[500miles]

A very good fit in a counter attacking team, but don't think he's had a place this season, or in the sort of team we're trying to build.

Central to our 3rd place finish last season.

[Wilson]

Good luck to him. A player the vast majority of us were desperate to sign. Did a decent job. Wish him well.

Agree with these sentiments.

Best of luck.

[HH81]

Decent player but not a first pick this season. I bet he wants to move on too.

Good luck to him.

[BILLYHIBS]

Great season last season

All the best for the future Alex

Many thanks for the memories

[Nicho87]

Will miss his standard yellow card

All the best goga

[Smartie]

Not sure what happened to him over the summer but he’s looked a shadow of the player this season that he was last season - when he was a very effective player for us, albeit one with limitations.

[oldbutdim]

I see he has been told he can find a new club , he is hard worker and puts a shift in but not the most mobile , I think Maloney wants more pace in the team which he doesn’t fit into,

Goes a wee bit against the 'everyone with a clean slate' mantra. My guess is the lad sees the writing on the wall (it says "you're on the bench son") and as a couple of clubs have been in touch with his agent - or his agent with a couple of clubs - then he's agreed a move might be best for all concerned.

Good luck fella.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Leaves with best wishes.

[easty]

All the best, but glad we’re moving him on.

Got to be as bad a “midfielder” on the ball as I can remember us having. At times it seemed like the rest of the team didn’t want to give him the ball. Can get away with it if he’s doing the defensive side of things really well, but he wasn’t even doing that well at all this season.

[Sir David Gray]

Not surprised at all as I don't think he's good enough at all for where we want to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up back at Hamilton.

[Steven79]

Not surprised at all as I don't think he's good enough at all for where we want to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up back at Hamilton.

Nah he will get a club in the bottom half of our league easily.

[lord bunberry]

Sad to see him go but not surprised. He’s one of those players who always gave it his all and he’ll be welcome back at Easter Road anytime.

[Unseen work]

Wish him all the best if he moves on.

He was brilliant for us last season, especially the first half, and essential to us finishing third.

Seems a great guy who enjoyed being at the club and gave his all for us.

It won’t be long before some fans are saying we’re too soft in the middle of the park and need Gogic.

Always been impressed at how early he manages to get booked but then never sent off. A real art.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not surprising. No good team really plays with a player like that any more.

[J-C]

Limited player but did what was needed last season, our game has moved on from what he offers, good luck to him.

[Logie Green]

Goes a wee bit against the 'everyone with a clean slate' mantra. My guess is the lad sees the writing on the wall (it says "you're on the bench son") and as a couple of clubs have been in touch with his agent - or his agent with a couple of clubs - then he's agreed a move might be best for all concerned.

Good luck fella.

To be fair to Maloney he gave Gogic some game time. I assume he saw enough to make his decision. He also sees him in training every day.

I suspect one or two others will get a little game time here and there before being told they’re surplus to requirements.

[MWHIBBIES]

Goes a wee bit against the 'everyone with a clean slate' mantra. My guess is the lad sees the writing on the wall (it says "you're on the bench son") and as a couple of clubs have been in touch with his agent - or his agent with a couple of clubs - then he's agreed a move might be best for all concerned.

Good luck fella.

You can give all the clean slates in the world, Gogic lack of footballing ability means he'll never work in Maloneys team. Johan Cruyff couldn't teach him to pass and move the ball quickly.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Goes a wee bit against the 'everyone with a clean slate' mantra. My guess is the lad sees the writing on the wall (it says "you're on the bench son") and as a couple of clubs have been in touch with his agent - or his agent with a couple of clubs - then he's agreed a move might be best for all concerned.

Good luck fella.
I understand about the "clean slate"mantra.
Scotsman report suggests Alex was told he was free to find a new club before Shaun came in.
But i ,like you,guess he will move on .He wont be alone, i dont think.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Looks to me like a "we are trying to get players off the payroll" kind of move to free up money to bring some one in

[cabbageandribs1875]

good luck to the man :agree:

[mjhibby]

Looks to me like a "we are trying to get players off the payroll" kind of move to free up money to bring some one in

Ross said as much in December. My guess would be at least three out with a ch and cforward in plus of course Mueller and tait.

[scoopyboy]

Gogic has been a decent enough signing, didn't pay a fee for him and has done us a turn.

I agree with others though that it is time for him to move on.

Wholehearted player and he goes with my best wishes.

[Northernhibee]

Will always get a round of applause from me.

Screamer of a goal too.

[A Hi-Bee]

He done well when required but time to move on, good luck to him, we have had many worse over the past few years.
:thumbsup:

[Malthibby]

Wish him all the best if he moves on.

He was brilliant for us last season, especially the first half, and essential to us finishing third.

Seems a great guy who enjoyed being at the club and gave his all for us.

It won’t be long before some fans are saying we’re too soft in the middle of the park and need Gogic.

Always been impressed at how early he manages to get booked but then never sent off. A real art.


What he said. Good luck, thanks for all you gave.

[jacomo]

Not sure what happened to him over the summer but he’s looked a shadow of the player this season that he was last season - when he was a very effective player for us, albeit one with limitations.


:agree:

Very strange. He put in some good performances last season but we don’t seem to have seen it this season.

Who will replace him if he goes?

[GreenCastle]

Not sure what happened to him over the summer but he’s looked a shadow of the player this season that he was last season - when he was a very effective player for us, albeit one with limitations.

Think it was lack of confidence and Ross didn’t fully trust him.

I liked him and while he wasn’t SJM he gave his all.

Wish him well and wouldn’t be surprised if he goes to another club and starts to be a key player in the middle for another team.

Seems JDH is just a little more comfortable on the ball so his game time would be limited.

[JohnMcM]

Thank you Goga, good fortune in your future.

[Lago]

Thank you Goga, good fortune in your future.
👍

[LancsHibs]

Believe he’s heading to Morecambe

[GloryGlory]

Believe he’s heading to Morecambe

Do you think that's wise?

[MrSmith]

Do you think that's wise?

He’ll earnie a lot more down there than up here!

[et_hibby]

He’ll earnie a lot more down there than up here!
Hope it Brings him Sunshine. (And Happiness.)

[dastardly8]

I believe we are interested in Ewan Henderson of Celtic

[Forza Fred]

I believe we are interested in Ewan Henderson of Celtic

Looks like a reporter flying a kite to me so far

[gaz1875]

Very underrated by a number of posters on here. Short memories as he was a major part of the midfield that finished 3rd last season. Lots of pathetic posts about his lack of ability when he was one of the top performers last season. Maybe if JR had played him from the start instead of 10 minute cameo's when we were getting overrun in the midfield we might have been in a better place and he may have kept his job. All the best Alex.

[RIP]

Very underrated by a number of posters on here. Short memories as he was a major part of the midfield that finished 3rd last season. Lots of pathetic posts about his lack of ability when he was one of the top performers last season. Maybe if JR had played him from the start instead of 10 minute cameo's when we were getting overrun in the midfield we might have been in a better place and he may have kept his job. All the best Alex.

Says it for me too. A midfielder who wasn’t afraid of a tackle as opposed to the vast majority of the so called midfield imposters the fans have been subjected to since the Brown, Beuzy and Thomson era 15 years ago.

Try listing strong tackling Hibs midfielders since 2007. Won’t be an impressive list.

[jacomo]

Very underrated by a number of posters on here. Short memories as he was a major part of the midfield that finished 3rd last season. Lots of pathetic posts about his lack of ability when he was one of the top performers last season. Maybe if JR had played him from the start instead of 10 minute cameo's when we were getting overrun in the midfield we might have been in a better place and he may have kept his job. All the best Alex.


Agreed but if you lose your place in the team you’ve got to work to get another opportunity. This season he’s been poor when he has played.

[basehibby]

Goes with best wishes does Gogic - he added a bit of steel to our midfield at a time it was needed and is not a bad player on the ball either - rarely giving it away even if not known for the defence splitting pass. He certainly gave his all every time he took to the pitch in a Hibs jersey - all the best Alec :thumbsup:

[Eyrie]

Although the report is about Gogic's future under Ross, it's difficult to see him getting much playing time in Maloney's preferred 3-4-1-2 as he doesn't have the same ability on the ball as our other midfielders. That would restrict his playing time to the occasional 10-15 minutes as a substitute if we're hanging on to a lead. Even then, the way we're now playing I suspect Maloney would want someone who can help retain possession as well as break up play.

It wouldn't surprise me if he left this month to get a regular game elsewhere and I don't see him him getting an extension for next year. Gogic did a good job for us last season in a role that emphasised his strengths, so I'd wish him good luck unless he's playing us.

[jacomo]

Although the report is about Gogic's future under Ross, it's difficult to see him getting much playing time in Maloney's preferred 3-4-1-2 as he doesn't have the same ability on the ball as our other midfielders. That would restrict his playing time to the occasional 10-15 minutes as a substitute if we're hanging on to a lead. Even then, the way we're now playing I suspect Maloney would want someone who can help retain possession as well as break up play.

It wouldn't surprise me if he left this month to get a regular game elsewhere and I don't see him him getting an extension for next year. Gogic did a good job for us last season in a role that emphasised his strengths, so I'd wish him good luck unless he's playing us.


Of course he could play in that system.

In reality, there are only two in midfield in this system so at least one of them needs to be able to tackle and block. The problem is that Gogic’s form seems to have dropped markedly.

If he goes, we will then be wondering who will play that defensive midfield role if JDH isn’t available. And probably looking for a replacement.

So the conversation goes round and round: we identify the need for a defensive midfielder, sign one, then decide we don’t want to play with one after all, they leave, and so on.

[B.H.F.C]

Of course he could play in that system.

In reality, there are only two in midfield in this system so at least one of them needs to be able to tackle and block. The problem is that Gogic’s form seems to have dropped markedly.

If he goes, we will then be wondering who will play that defensive midfield role if JDH isn’t available. And probably looking for a replacement.

So the conversation goes round and round: we identify the need for a defensive midfielder, sign one, then decide we don’t want to play with one after all, they leave, and so on.

He can’t play in a Maloney team. He wants us to pass the ball and Gogic isn’t good at passing the ball. We won’t be looking for a similar type of player to replace him if he goes IMO.

[Brightside]

Barrels and Campbell are both better passers of the ball that Gogic. He won’t get a look in unless we have a lot of injuries.

[MWHIBBIES]

Of course he could play in that system.

In reality, there are only two in midfield in this system so at least one of them needs to be able to tackle and block. The problem is that Gogic’s form seems to have dropped markedly.

If he goes, we will then be wondering who will play that defensive midfield role if JDH isn’t available. And probably looking for a replacement.

So the conversation goes round and round: we identify the need for a defensive midfielder, sign one, then decide we don’t want to play with one after all, they leave, and so on.

The defensive one has to be able to distribute the ball. He cannot, so he cannot play in that system

[Since452]

I remember last season when he missed the Aberdeen game because of a false positive Covid test or something like that. Seemed like the end of the world. We lost that game without him. Was such an important player to us then.

[Springbank]

I think this is a good move all round

Gogic seems a really decent kind of fella, one you want to see do well.

I don't think he's been at his best in 2021, as seen by the number of last minute equalisers we lost despite the fresh legs in midfield (all those 10 min cameos folk were bemoaning) and its not easy to come on and pick up the pace of the game when you are getting 10mins here & there.

I reckon he'll be a cult hero wherever he ends up in L2 or L1 down south & wish the big guy all the very best

[Jim44]

Fair comments on this thread …….. a very good servant to Hibs, occasionally very good, regularly reliable, often, especially these days, disappointing……. doesn’t deserve the slating he’s getting from some of the so-called Hibees on Facebook. I wish him well.

[JohnM1875]

Important first team player in the season we finished third for the first time in forever. Always liked him and wish him all the best if he is moving on.

[JimBHibees]

Barrels and Campbell are both better passers of the ball that Gogic. He won’t get a look in unless we have a lot of injuries.

Barrels?

[Since452]

Fair comments on this thread …….. a very good servant to Hibs, occasionally very good, regularly reliable, often, especially these days, disappointing……. doesn’t deserve the slating he’s getting from some of the so-called Hibees on Facebook. I wish him well.

I could imagine. Thankfully I've binned both Facebook and Twitter so don't have to read them.

[BSEJVT]

Have to say I really Liked Gogic and it was refreshing to see us not overrun and battered in midfield every week for the first time in a few years.

But that Gogic had some limitations is without doubt.

I think there is a glass ceiling type thing at play here where basically any given team in the SPL can fight and scrap and enjoy a decent run of form that sometimes takes them places but the minute you want to contend regularly you need to swap some of the fight and grit type players for better footballers.

Gogic has suffered because of this and I would argue so have Hibs as at our budget finding those better footballers needs to be right through the team and they also need to be able to fight a bit.

That is a really hard thing to pull off especially over the short term and with the injuries we had became impossible. and Jack Ross paid the price.

I wish Gogic all the best, no-one could fault his effort or commitment and in a system that suits him he can be very effective.

[jeffers]

Barrels?

JDH I think. Double-barrelled name.

[Brightside]

JDH I think. Double-barrelled name.

Yes. It will catch on eventually. 😂

[H18 SFR]

I could imagine. Thankfully I've binned both Facebook and Twitter so don't have to read them.

100% in the no Facebook, Twitter and instagram etc crowd.

What a difference it makes not reading complete dross.

Only disappointing thing with thinking “I don’t have to read / watch this crap” is an example like today, I turned off Soccer Saturday because Boyd is on it. Can’t control who sky put on the show but I can control my remote.

[Wull]

I think he was a good squad player, sad he will be offski good luck to him wherever he goes.

[One Day]

Good luck to him,

[Iggy Pope]

Yes. It will catch on eventually. 😂

Doubt it.

[Inconsequential]

Strange how Gogic went from flavour of the month to no good almost overnight. Scored a cracking goal and although his form wasn't the best this season who is to say it wouldn't return? Most of the team were off form at some point. Good luck to him whatever happens. Can't really understand the nasty get rid comments.

[The Modfather]

Strange how Gogic went from flavour of the month to no good almost overnight. Scored a cracking goal and although his form wasn't the best this season who is to say it wouldn't return? Most of the team were off form at some point. Good luck to him whatever happens. Can't really understand the nasty get rid comments.

I think it’s merely a reflection of where we are. Last season he was effective and played his part as much as everyone else in us finishing 3rd. I think he was helped by the fact we played passive and deep, in fairness he also played in a two and was outnumbered most weeks.

I think this season the league is of a better standard and we’ve also looked to be on the front foot more. As a result Gogic’s limitations with the ball have been exposed. He was a man for last season but we need more rounded players if we’re to consistently challenge for 3rd and 4th IMO.

He’ll do well in the right system, wish him well.

[Inconsequential]

I think it’s merely a reflection of where we are. Last season he was effective and played his part as much as everyone else in us finishing 3rd. I think he was helped by the fact we played passive and deep, in fairness he also played in a two and was outnumbered most weeks.

I think this season the league is of a better standard and we’ve also looked to be on the front foot more. As a result Gogic’s limitations with the ball have been exposed. He was a man for last season but we need more rounded players if we’re to consistently challenge for 3rd and 4th IMO.

He’ll do well in the right system, wish him well. Maybe, the team has certainly reached a new level - 5th place! :wink:

[Iain G]

I think it’s merely a reflection of where we are. Last season he was effective and played his part as much as everyone else in us finishing 3rd. I think he was helped by the fact we played passive and deep, in fairness he also played in a two and was outnumbered most weeks.

I think this season the league is of a better standard and we’ve also looked to be on the front foot more. As a result Gogic’s limitations with the ball have been exposed. He was a man for last season but we need more rounded players if we’re to consistently challenge for 3rd and 4th IMO.

He’ll do well in the right system, wish him well.

Do we need a spoiler like him as an option to change it around if we are getting overwhelmed?

Never going to be a starter though if we are to develop our play along the lines of the first two games and pass the ball quickly and accurately.

But it's always good to have options to change the system?

[Jdawg]

Do we need a spoiler like him as an option to change it around if we are getting overwhelmed?

Never going to be a starter though if we are to develop our play along the lines of the first two games and pass the ball quickly and accurately.

But it's always good to have options to change the system?

Hopefully a defensive midfielder who can actually pass and control the ball will be signed to replace him.

[SRHibs]

Cue the "we need someone in the Matty Jack role" comments after our first loss of 2022.

[Dmas]

Strange how Gogic went from flavour of the month to no good almost overnight. Scored a cracking goal and although his form wasn't the best this season who is to say it wouldn't return? Most of the team were off form at some point. Good luck to him whatever happens. Can't really understand the nasty get rid comments.

Totally agree, Gogic was one of our better players last season hasn’t went to plan so far this year like many others as you’ve said, I also think the ‘limitations’ some posters are talking about are hugely OTT

[Greenbeard]

Do we need a spoiler like him as an option to change it around if we are getting overwhelmed?

Never going to be a starter though if we are to develop our play along the lines of the first two games and pass the ball quickly and accurately.

But it's always good to have options to change the system?

Any good ball-playing midfielder should have this sort of play in their armoury too - but if they do, they are likely to be above our price range.
So yes, I do do do think we need someone in the squad who can come in on the right occasion to chase, harry and generally be a terrier-like DM, snapping at heels and closing players down. I still think yon Belgian lad at Livvie can do do do that for us as a squad player better than Gogic.

[Tyler Durden]

Any good ball-playing midfielder should have this sort of play in their armoury too - but if they do, they are likely to be above our price range.
So yes, I do do do think we need someone in the squad who can come in on the right occasion to chase, harry and generally be a terrier-like DM, snapping at heels and closing players down. I still think yon Belgian lad at Livvie can do do do that for us as a squad player better than Gogic.

Josh Campbell can do all that plus he can pass and score a goal.

[GreenCastle]

Cue the "we need someone in the Matty Jack role" comments after our first loss of 2022.

Matty Jack - Marvin Bartley - Mark Milligan? - Gogic - destroyers ?

SJM / Dylan / Fyvie..JDH - more ball players / pivot type players linking the play?

[hibee-boys]

Always wish any player well who’s clearly given their all whilst playing for Hibs, Alex certainly has so all the best👍

[S4uzee]

Seemed well liked in the dressing room and can’t fault his effort. All the best

[Danderhall Hibs]

Cue the "we need someone in the Matty Jack role" comments after our first loss of 2022.

An absolute stick on this will be posted next time we lose to Hearts. Or possibly even a “battle” away to Dundee or Ross County.

[RIP]

Since 1961, when I attended my first Hibs game, I’ve been listening to supporters confidently predicting that the player who we will sign next will be better than the one we have in their position at the moment.

[Shrekko]

Strange how Gogic went from flavour of the month to no good almost overnight. Scored a cracking goal and although his form wasn't the best this season who is to say it wouldn't return? Most of the team were off form at some point. Good luck to him whatever happens. Can't really understand the nasty get rid comments.

He was my player of the year last season - he gave us something we’d been missing and his effort was immense.

I noticed if did take him a few games to get up to match sharpness though and that was clearly the case this season too because he really started the year in absolutely stinking form. With JDH’s arrival he was never going to get back in unless we had injuries and JDH is a huge upgrade.

I wish Alex nothing but the best and think apart from a handful of bad games this season he was a good player for us.

[Dashing Bob S]

Gogic did well for us, but obviously Maloney has to build his own team. I hope upon hope that he's successful but it's equally as likely that around nine months from now we'll be getting muscled off the ball by journeymen and lamenting the fact we don't have a Gogic/Bartley/Jack/Hughes/Dennis figure etc to 'add steel'.

But Maloney's style of play is not meant for the Gogic's of this world. However, he was a good player for us and he leaves with my best wishes.

[greenlex]

I hope we’re not building a boy band.:greengrin

[Gmack7]

He won't be the only one we try and ship out

[B.H.F.C]

He won't be the only one we try and ship out

Think there will be a number going out. We’ve already got two additional bodies and looks like there is going to be another three in this week.

In addition to Gogic I think Allan and Gullan will be away. Would have said Wright was a certainty to go but that might have changed with him starting last week and what Maloney had to say about him.

[mjhibby]

I hope we’re not building a boy band.:greengrin

As long as its not a one direction boy band and more a classy take that( the later version). Will be relying heavily on Doyle Hayes and mcginness for central midfield so maybe wright is staying.