Doidge

[RoslinInstHibby]

Wonder if he will be moved on in the summer? Think he is class but probably won't be happy at the lack of game time at the moment...would love to have seen him on the end of some of the crosses fired in today

[Jones28]

I wouldn’t be so hasty, he’s still getting sharp. Would be excellent to have a fit and firing Doidge going in to the end of the season.

[bingo70]

Wonder if he will be moved on in the summer? Think he is class but probably won't be happy at the lack of game time at the moment...would love to have seen him on the end of some of the crosses fired in today

I don’t think he fits into the current system very well.

For someone that’s apparently class he’s not really shown it since Maloney came in.

Needs to do more when he gets the chance or he will be binned soon.

[The 90+2]

Him and Daz will be certainties to leave in the summer. Not part of the plans.

[LunasBoots]

I imagine we will be after a new striker in the summer, whether one of the current ones moves on is another matter

[MWHIBBIES]

Awful decision if he is allowed to leave imo. Started 3 games in a week recently so I don't think he will go.

[Bridge hibs]

I imagine we will be after a new striker in the summer, whether one of the current ones moves on is another matter

Need a fox in the box, a poacher, like McCoist or Robbo, or get Jamie McLaren back for a year or two

[bingo70]

Awful decision if he is allowed to leave imo. Started 3 games in a week recently so I don't think he will go.

Didn’t play well in any of them from what I can remember.

[Libby Hibby]

I think Doidge will be away in the summer. Not the same player since his injury and I also don’t think his style of play fits in to Maloney’s plans.

[The 90+2]

Awful decision if he is allowed to leave imo. Started 3 games in a week recently so I don't think he will go.


He's not part of the plans.

[wookie70]

Nowhere close to being fit to play on the basis of the last few appearances so is sat in the right place. He is a decent option to have from the bench but I guess he will be away in the summer

[Unseen work]

Love big Doidgey and would be gutted to see him leave.

Unfortunately I just can’t see him being in Maloney’s plans.

Good thing we’ve not just gave him a new contract..

[RoslinInstHibby]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.

Wasn't aware of this??

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.

Opinion or fact?

[The Modfather]

Has been a good player for us and I’d keep him, but he’s replaceable. Particularly the version we’ve seen since he came back from injury.

I know there’s more to a striker than just goals and Doidge has done well at the other side of the game. However a goals return in the league of 12, 7 & 2 isn’t all that special.

[Unseen work]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.

Don’t think his personal life is anything bad, he enjoys a nice meal and wine with his girlfriend.

Plenty players will stay in and eat rubbish and get hammered, but because they’re in house no one notices.

Fwiw it’s an awful injury Doidge has which can take time to recover from, he was never the most mobile and this will add to it.

[Stonewall]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.

is this based on him reportedly buying a bottle of Merlot in Asda in Newhaven.

[The 90+2]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.


That's simply not true.

He never used to look after himself, he's a vegan and looks after himself more than most.

[JimBHibees]

Hopefully Scott coming in ahead of him is the rocket he needs. I’ve never known another player to take so long to get back to match speed after injury. He returned in November ffs.

I liked peak Doidge a lot, however I’m afraid he likes a certain lifestyle (wining and dining) too much to really kick on and stake a claim in this team. He doesn’t live like a modern footballer needs to.

Come on ffs

[Bridge hibs]

Mostly my opinion and a bit of fact I guess? Just from what I see on Instagram really, it was also regularly said on here he could be seen picking up a couple bottles of wine on a Saturday post match. I think it’s easy to make the connection to his underwhelming form this season.

As I said I really like him & don’t mean to start a witch hunt etc, but fact is he’s looked well off it and he’s been back for months now.

Everyone’s entitled to have their life outside of football but if you’re injured and unable to train you’d like to think players would be looking after themselves so they’re ready to hit the ground running. What I’ve seen since Doidge returned is a player majorly struggling for fitness, not just getting over a bad injury.You are a slaver, he is also often buying products at my friends juice bar in Ocean Terminal, John Kennedy is the owner, Rios Juice Bar, you are a slaver and are talking utter garbage, Admins any chance of deleting this utter nonsense please

[bigwheel]

Mostly my opinion and a bit of fact I guess? Just from what I see on Instagram really, it was also regularly said on here he could be seen picking up a couple bottles of wine on a Saturday post match. I think it’s easy to make the connection to his underwhelming form this season.

As I said I really like him & don’t mean to start a witch hunt etc, but fact is he’s looked well off it and he’s been back for months now.

Everyone’s entitled to have their life outside of football but if you’re injured and unable to train you’d like to think players would be looking after themselves so they’re ready to hit the ground running. What I’ve seen since Doidge returned is a player majorly struggling for fitness, not just getting over a bad injury.

Honestly , to look at a few Instagram pics and think you know someone’s nutrition and lifestyle ..don’t be daft ….

[Bridge hibs]

Mostly my opinion and a bit of fact I guess? Just from what I see on Instagram really, it was also regularly said on here he could be seen picking up a couple bottles of wine on a Saturday post match. I think it’s easy to make the connection to his underwhelming form this season.

As I said I really like him & don’t mean to start a witch hunt etc, but fact is he’s looked well off it and he’s been back for months now.

Everyone’s entitled to have their life outside of football but if you’re injured and unable to train you’d like to think players would be looking after themselves so they’re ready to hit the ground running. What I’ve seen since Doidge returned is a player majorly struggling for fitness, not just getting over a bad injury.So mostly your opinion but some facts, lets here your facts then

[18Craig75]

You are a slaver, he is also often buying products at my friends juice bar in Ocean Terminal, John Kennedy is the owner, Rios Juice Bar, you are a slaver and are talking utter garbage, Admins any chance of deleting this utter nonsense please

Don’t think anything I’ve said is utter nonsense? He hasn’t made a mark on the team since returning from injury in November, I don’t think that can be disputed? I’ve offered an opinion as to why that might be? I might be totally wrong and a slaver as you say…but my opinion is formed from what’s in the public domain.

[brog]

You are a slaver, he is also often buying products at my friends juice bar in Ocean Terminal, John Kennedy is the owner, Rios Juice Bar, you are a slaver and are talking utter garbage, Admins any chance of deleting this utter nonsense please

Well done, people posting nonsense as if it was a fact is something I find unfathomable.

[Bridge hibs]

Don’t think anything I’ve said is utter nonsense? He hasn’t made a mark on the team since returning from injury in November, I don’t think that can be disputed? I’ve offered an opinion as to why that might be? I might be totally wrong and a slaver as you say…but my opinion is formed from publicly available information.So what are your facts ? Other than your opinions

[18Craig75]

Honestly , to look at a few Instagram pics and think you know someone’s nutrition and lifestyle ..don’t be daft ….

Deleted original post to avoid storm in a tea cup that was brewing. I guess we’ll see where it goes from here with Doidge in terms of his Hibs career.

As I said in my original post, I’ve liked Doidge a lot @ Hibs…but he hasn’t been the same player for several months now and hasn’t recovered from injury as, in my opinion, an athlete could/should.

[18Craig75]

So what are your facts ? Other than your opinions

Facts are 0 goals, 0 assists since returning from injury. Deleted original post, hope to be proved wrong and that he rediscovers his fitness and goal involvement with Hibs!

[Bridge hibs]

Well done, people posting nonsense as if it was a fact is something I find unfathomable.He is a **** stirrer, he doesnt have facts, its all his opinion as an absolute ****ing slaver. One of my colleagues saw me buying still water at Morrisons last week. It wasnt for me though, honestly, I only drink sparkling, thats my opinion and its a fact

[brog]

Don’t think anything I’ve said is utter nonsense? He hasn’t made a mark on the team since returning from injury in November, I don’t think that can be disputed? I’ve offered an opinion as to why that might be? I might be totally wrong and a slaver as you say…but my opinion is formed from publicly available information.

The problem is in your original post you didn't say it was your opinion. It came over as if you had specific and accurate knowledge of Christian's lifestyle when in reality you were guessing based on minimal information.

[Bridge hibs]

Facts are 0 goals, 0 assists since returning from injury. Deleted original post, hope to be proved wrong and that he rediscovers his fitness and goal involvement with Hibs!Oh brilliant back tracking, get a life ffs instead of spouting garbage, didnt take long to suss you out 🤣

[18Craig75]

The problem is in your original post you didn't say it was your opinion. It came over as if you had specific and accurate knowledge of Christian's lifestyle when in reality you were guessing based on minimal information.

Deleted the original post, fair enough should’ve made clearer I was posting my opinion based on what I’ve seen on social media and previous posts on .net.

Would’ve thought every post is basically the opinion of the poster unless stated as fact, but happy to delete to avoid any confusion.

[Bridge hibs]

Deleted the original post, fair enough should’ve made clearer I was posting my opinion based on what I’ve seen on social media and previous posts on .net.

Would’ve thought every post is basically the opinion of the poster unless stated as fact, but happy to delete to avoid any confusion.Hey bud, well done for clearing that up, GGTTH 👍

[MWHIBBIES]

He's not part of the plans.

Don't pretend you know this mate.

[The 90+2]

Don't pretend you know this mate.

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

[MWHIBBIES]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

McGregor played today

[McGruber]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:


It would be criminal to get rid of Doidge. He is a quality striker in this league, scores goals, works his arse off and brings others into play. Good in both boxes and by far and away our biggest arial threat. Great season last year, Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle - 50 plus goals between them and superb link up play. That was the main reason we finished 3rd. He ended last season in great form not to mention his cracker at Pittodrie in sealing 3rd then started this season on fire. Rescued us v Motherwell then goal and one of the most complete No.9 performances seen in years v County in a thumping win. Doidge is the No. 9 the club had been looking for for years. His injury this year is a major factor in Ross losing his job - that and not dealing with the situation in the transfer market. To lose Doidge, can play up on his own or in a 2 left us with Nisbet - quality player playing beside Doidge but not very good up on his own. Nisbet was awful yesterday.

Doidge has been very ineffective since his come back from injury but that's not totally unexpected. That injury was a bad one and if he is given time and minutes he'll come good no doubt.

One thing to be on the bench as we are playing one up, then to watch that performance from Nisbet and not get on - to then see James Scott getting the nod. Must have been raging.

Letting Doidge go would be madness, he is one of our biggest assets. When he is back to fitness and playing we are a far better team

[jacomo]

Whether injury or long covid or whatever, Doidge isn’t the player he was last season. Would love to see him back to his best.

One issue is we are still not getting quality ball up to our front line, which makes it difficult for the striker to play people in.

James Scott offers nothing. Another chance to impress yesterday but totally ineffective.

[J-C]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

It was confirmed by Gray in his latest interview that he was doing his coaching badges with Daz and Lewis, these 2 will eventually slip into the coaching set up like Gray, both are excellent pros and players the young lads can look up to, sometimes it's not all about playing but having certain people around the club that are Hibs minded.

[Latapy'sVolley]

If Doidge isn't in Maloney's plans, how can James Scott be when he leaves in a few months time (having offered little so far)?

Think giving Doidge the last 15 yesterday wouldn't have done much harm.

[Bridge hibs]

If Doidge isn't in Maloney's plans, how can James Scott be when he leaves in a few months time (having offered little so far)?

Think giving Doidge the last 15 yesterday wouldn't have done much harm.I would have liked to have seen Melkerson get last 10 or 15, taking a wee home debut in front of the fans

[JohnM1875]

If Doidge isn't in Maloney's plans, how can James Scott be when he leaves in a few months time (having offered little so far)?

Think giving Doidge the last 15 yesterday wouldn't have done much harm.

To me that shows that Maloney doesn't see Doidge as part of his plans.

He'll be away in the summer if someone comes in for him. Quite sad at that, love the big man.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

For Daz, that has to be an age thing surely.

[MWHIBBIES]

For Daz, that has to be an age thing surely.

He cannot pass the ball. That and his age make the decision easy. Still a lot to offer in other ways Id think.

[JimBHibees]

I would have liked to have seen Melkerson get last 10 or 15, taking a wee home debut in front of the fans

Maybe Shaun was petrified he would get booed on.

[Mcbizz1998]

Doidge is the kind of striker we have needed for years. He is great at upsetting the opposition and getting scrappy goals. Good option to have and before his injury he was one of our most important players.

The fact James Scott came on instead of him yesterday is a weird one.


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[FilipinoHibs]

Opinion or fact?

Once spotted with a bottle of red wine in his trolley at Meadowbank Sainsburys. Enough for a character assassination😙

[bigwheel]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

Doidge has had game time most weeks in recent times. Daz played yesterday - so they are both clearly still in the managers plans for this season ..

[hibee-boys]

Maloney is asking Nisbet to play a role that is better suited to Doidge, I really wish we could find a place for them both, appreciate that if he’s not fully fit then fair enough. I think that Nisber plays better playing off a target man.

[Ronniekirk]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

May not part of his long term plans But with the injuries we have currently (and we could get more )we can’t afford to just leave them out the squad at present



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[A Hi-Bee]

Deleted the original post, fair enough should’ve made clearer I was posting my opinion based on what I’ve seen on social media and previous posts on .net.

Would’ve thought every post is basically the opinion of the poster unless stated as fact, but happy to delete to avoid any confusion.

Used to be called gossip, can be dangerous and just plain wrong.
:greengrin

[LaMotta]

Deleted the original post, fair enough should’ve made clearer I was posting my opinion based on what I’ve seen on social media and previous posts on .net.

Would’ve thought every post is basically the opinion of the poster unless stated as fact, but happy to delete to avoid any confusion.

Fair do's but I think people need to realise that having a drink at some point during the week ( whether that's wine or whatever) is not really the crime of the century. Top footballers throughout the world enjoy a bevvy now and again. As long as they aren't getting smashed every night It is likely to do them more good than harm from a psychological perspective.

[Greenio]

He might not be part of the plans now.

But he will be if he starts banging the goals in again!

Interested to know why some people think he 'doesnt fit' Maloneys style of play?

Possession based, attack minded. Sounds about right for an inform Doidge for me no?

[Winston Ingram]

Doidge is a superb player. He just needs games to get his fitness up.

[Bostonhibby]

Doidge is a superb player. He just needs games to get his fitness up.Yeah agreed, love what he's done at Hibs, we must be planning to be a helluva team in the new world if we think we can lose Doidge. I seriously hope he's just getting less game time because he is regaining fitness.

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[Iggy Pope]

It’s a shame that slaver of a post has been quoted so many times.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I know 100% Daz and Doidge are not part of the managers plans and I would be surprised if McGregor plays for us again.

PM me if you want confirmation :aok:

You mean like he did yesterday?

[hibbyfraelibby]

For Daz, that has to be an age thing surely.

Daz got a 4 year contract along with SDG for areason and he will see it out and onto the next stage of his footballing career, just like SDG

[truehibernian]

No knowledge of his situation but it strikes me as an outsider looking in that CD was rushed back too soon, perhaps because of his own willingness to play when things and results were going against us - he always strikes me as a right good guy, great player, and someone who probably was anxious to help the team, maybe putting his own plight to the side for the sake of the team.

Too many great attributes to let go in summer, always say we need four really good strikers at the club before a ball in kicked competitively and for seasons we have only ran with 2 or 3.

I also think Maloney will be wanting a more mobile and athletic centre forward next season (for all his strengths, CD is not the most mobile).

Anyone letting his leave - unless he wants to, to get more football - needs their head examined. He's a top player that brings more than goals to the side.

[eastmainsmsh]

As long as we don’t sign Cillian Sheridan lol Micky Mellon was keen on Doidge for Tranmere

[Stevie Reid]

No knowledge of his situation but it strikes me as an outsider looking in that CD was rushed back too soon, perhaps because of his own willingness to play when things and results were going against us - he always strikes me as a right good guy, great player, and someone who probably was anxious to help the team, maybe putting his own plight to the side for the sake of the team.

Too many great attributes to let go in summer, always say we need four really good strikers at the club before a ball in kicked competitively and for seasons we have only ran with 2 or 3.

I also think Maloney will be wanting a more mobile and athletic centre forward next season (for all his strengths, CD is not the most mobile).

Anyone letting his leave - unless he wants to, to get more football - needs their head examined. He's a top player that brings more than goals to the side.

Agree with this completely.

[LaMotta]

No knowledge of his situation but it strikes me as an outsider looking in that CD was rushed back too soon, perhaps because of his own willingness to play when things and results were going against us - he always strikes me as a right good guy, great player, and someone who probably was anxious to help the team, maybe putting his own plight to the side for the sake of the team.

Too many great attributes to let go in summer, always say we need four really good strikers at the club before a ball in kicked competitively and for seasons we have only ran with 2 or 3.

I also think Maloney will be wanting a more mobile and athletic centre forward next season (for all his strengths, CD is not the most mobile).

Anyone letting his leave - unless he wants to, to get more football - needs their head examined. He's a top player that brings more than goals to the side.

Agree with all this. Although if he wants to leave because he isn't getting enough game time, then Maloney will be the one letting him leave - and I would agree he needs his head examined if that happens.