interview with Lee Johnson

[matty_f]

we caught up with Lee Johnson along with Hibs.pod, Down the Slope, and Strong Opinion Hibs.

you can see it here:

https://youtu.be/48Mtb12kuoA

[Vault Boy]

Cheers for sharing Matty. Good to chat with everyone again. Lee seems like an up front character.

[matty_f]

Cheers for sharing Matty. Good to chat with everyone again. Lee seems like an up front character.

He was very open, eh? Just have to hope that enthusiasm and belief makes its way into the pitch.

[matty_f]

podcast versions

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/longbangers/id1474463560?i=1000564720372

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZLjB23TRfZ6V6iqGMhQrc?si=dXDvAqBsS1GrXi8bnbV_Ag

[Pretty Boy]

Enjoyed what I have seen of that so far.

Well done to all of those who were able to make it on.

The more I hear from Johnson and the more I hear about him the more I like him. If he doesn't do well here it won't be because of alck of enthusiasm for the job.

[Lancs Harp]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

[Onion]

Enjoyed what I have seen of that so far.

Well done to all of those who were able to make it on.

The more I hear from Johnson and the more I hear about him the more I like him. If he doesn't do well here it won't be because of alck of enthusiasm for the job.

That's good. If enthusiasm was key to success, Terry Butcher would have taken us to to the CL. Let's hope RG based his call on more than LJ's presentation skills :greengrin

[Onion]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

That's another way of putting it :greengrin

[flash]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

Personally I enjoy hearing from people at the club.

[Lancs Harp]

Personally I enjoy hearing from people at the club.

Wasnt my point fella. Basically the talking is done on the pitch. Lee's a likeable bloke. Does that mean anything?

[Pretty Boy]

Wasnt my point fella. Basically the talking is done on the pitch. Lee's a likeable bloke. Does that mean anything?

Not really. But I think a manager who can build a bit of rapport with fans gets an easier time of it and more of a chance.

I could be well wide off the mark but I think a big part of the issue with Jack Ross was he was a bit dour and robotic in his interviews. It was 100% from the answer a question without saying anything school. Maloney sounded like he was reading from a textbook or as if he was imitating a manager he had heard on TV. It's no shock that a lot of the criticism aimed at them was of a personal nature.

The likes of Lennon wore his heart on his sleeve. For all it was a but much sometime, he had the support well up for it throughout much of his reign even in the, fairly lengthy, spells when the football wasn't up too much.

If Johnson can get the fans partially onside with his chat then back it up on the park then he'll be fine. Of course all the chat in the world is worth nothing if the results and performances don't come. As it is though there is such a vocal ambivalence or even hostility towards him that he needs to get these interviews spot on. He's doing OK so far imo.

[Stairway 2 7]

I've barely listened to a managers interview in years, they can all talk a good game. Think I was burned after everyone was salivating over Terry butchers chat when he came in, there was videos doing the rounds of some managers seminars he was doing. Also talk from his physio scout mate.

I'll judge what I see us play like now

[DaveF]

I like this guy. He has a quiet calmness about him but is also clear in how his team's play.

Yes, it's just talk at the moment but I think he will be a success here.

Oh, and glad the dog was found Matty 😂

An interesting comment from him re leaks to the press and finding out about them. The mole better watch out.

[Greencore]

Can't seem to find any of his games managing on YouTube.

[Dashing Bob S]

Wish I had twenty quid for every Hibs boss in the last 18 months who gave a good interview.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I like this guy. He has a quiet calmness about him but is also clear in how his team's play.

Yes, it's just talk at the moment but I think he will be a success here.

Oh, and glad the dog was found Matty 😂

An interesting comment from him re leaks to the press and finding out about them. The mole better watch out.

That was interesting- it was mentioned on the oldfirmfacts podcast the other week that the club leak info to DTS.

[Hibbyradge]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

I like the talk whether it's the manager or the owner.

[Ray_]

I like this guy. He has a quiet calmness about him but is also clear in how his team's play.

Yes, it's just talk at the moment but I think he will be a success here.

Oh, and glad the dog was found Matty 😂

An interesting comment from him re leaks to the press and finding out about them. The mole better watch out.

I'm with you on this Dave, he comes across assured without portraying arrogance, very approachable, while giving the impression that he won't hesitate to make the difficult decisions. To me he has what it takes to be a successful and efficient leader.

[Alex Trager]

I like him.

I understand why people are saying get the talking done on the pitch, we all agree.

I think it is valuable to have a manager sit down with all of the fans podcasts and by extension make the time for the fans to try and engage us.

This is the strongest the fan media has ever been so it is a great opportunity to engage with the support, and I really appreciate that he has done it.

Hopefully he gets the results. Hopefully he keeps a presence with the fans.

It’s novel approach but I like it.

[Hibernian Verse]

that was interesting- it was mentioned on the oldfirmfacts podcast the other week that the club leak info to dts.

dts?

[Hibbyradge]

dts?

Down the Slope

[Unseen work]

Very good interview and thanks to all of the guys involved in the podcasts for making it possible.

I really like how he comes across, he seems to say the right amount without taking the fans for idiots, he’s very honest in his assessment of where the team are and that we’ll undoubtedly “take some pastings”.

He seems to have a bit of everything about him as a person which will hopefully reflect well on the club, media and fans.

I also like how he said he wasn’t happy with how late the players are back from pre season as I think it’s become the norm for clubs/fans to view the league cup group stages as part of pre season which he seems to really disagree with which is a good sign.

I think he’ll bring in a couple of really good additions from the English league, think we’ll see a Man City player join on loan too. He got Doyle from them at Sunderland who got rave reviews.

Really looking forward to who we sign and the new season.

[Stairway 2 7]

dts?

Down the slope podcast. I thought at first it was dave Lee Travis

[Chip shop Joe]

Very impressive talker and comes across as both calm and confident.

Loved his quote about getting the ball back in play within 5 seconds from a throw in. If he can manage that (something that I have yet to see in 35 years) then he gets my vote!

[Mikey_1875]

He is well researched and I think he has put to bed any concerns of coming up from England and underestimating the game up here.

Comes across as very genuine and realistic with his goals for the club and how he wants us to play. Certainly a lot different from Maloneys aloof appearance.

If he can translate his philosophy into reality here then I think we will be in for an exciting time under his tenure.

[kaimendhibs]

Really like him. Good luck

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[JohnM1875]

Was a really good listen that. Liked his openess and honesty and think at the very least we're going to be entertained this coming season.

Interesting him mentioning about stuff getting out to the press etc as well. Wonder who the leaker is!

[dp00]

Was a really good listen that. Liked his openess and honesty and think at the very least we're going to be entertained this coming season.

Interesting him mentioning about stuff getting out to the press etc as well. Wonder who the leaker is!

Sounds good , can tell he has done his research into the Club. Clearly seen things while researching that he wants to fix like things being leaked, wouldn’t suprise me if he has been on here

He has a plan, comes across more confident than maloney let’s hope he does the business on the pitch


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[Brown Hibs]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

[hibeejeebies]

Enjoyed this a lot. I find it really refreshing that the club are open to this kind of engagement with the fans nowadays, great stuff from all involved. I thought this, and Ron fronting up re: Shaun Maloney's sacking were both really well done, changed days indeed from mostly silent treatment under Rod Petrie etc.

It's also nice to see all the podcasts working together and bouncing off each other. Hopefully there will be a lot more of these to come.

Like others have said, the more I hear from LJ the more I warm to him. He seems to have a natural relatability which will hopefully go a long way to improving our players, something we've not been particularly great at lately. Wish him luck and will be right behind him 💚

[Since452]

I'm convinced this guy will do well for us.

[LustForLeith]

If the players buy into his thinking then he could be decent.

Hardest part is going to get the fans buying in

[DaveF]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

What were you expecting to be asked that wasn't? He said he had a good relationship with the heirarchy, that was important, explained his ideal squad breakdown and so on. The who does what in a transfer is neither her nor there IMO

He is the manager not the owner and the questions were absolutely fine IMO.

[bingo70]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

I don’t understand the confusion regarding the recruitment process. I’ve not listened to it yet but I’m pleased they didn’t ask about it.

What is it you find baffling?

[Unseen work]

If the players buy into his thinking then he could be decent.

Hardest part is going to get the fans buying in

I think the fans will buy into his style but there will undoubtedly we some results that makes fans question everything.

I fully expect a couple of 4-0 wins where people think we’re the best team in the league followed by a 5-2 defeat to the old firm or a 3-0 counter attacking defeat to Livingston.

He’s already said he’ll try and win every game which could be his downfall but I think as a fan base we’ll relish that.

[Ray_]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

It has been stated already that the manager has the final say and the recruitment team helps with putting together a list and assisting in putting together the character assessments, what is there to be baffled about?

It's good to know that the two signings so far were independently on the club and manager's list before the new manager joined.

[Danderhall Hibs]

It has been stated already that the manager has the final say and the recruitment team helps with putting together a list and assisting in putting together the character assessments, what is there to be baffled about?

It's good to know that the two signings so far were independently on the club and manager's list before the new manager joined.

He also mentioned he had lists (for the various age ranges he uses). Don’t think there was much more to ask really?

[DaveF]

He also mentioned he had lists (for the various age ranges he uses). Don’t think there was much more to ask really?

I liked his 4-8-8-4 squad. A lot of work to do to get our squad in that shape but simple things like that tick my box 🙂

[Hibernian Verse]

He also mentioned he had lists (for the various age ranges he uses). Don’t think there was much more to ask really?

It's completely baffling if you have selective hearing :wink:

[AugustaHibs]

I’m convinced this guy will be a hibs manager.

[blackpoolhibs]

I don’t understand the confusion regarding the recruitment process. I’ve not listened to it yet but I’m pleased they didn’t ask about it.

What is it you find baffling?

I would like to know if LJ could go and get a player he likes other than just the ones he's presented with. So yes, there are some things that need clarification in my opinion. Anyway he has come across as someone who has bought into the club, and i do like what he is saying. Win games and i will be happy. 👍👍

[Stairway 2 7]

I’m convinced this guy will be a hibs manager.

He is, was confirmed a few weeks ago mate

[SMAXXA]

I would like to know if LJ could go and get a player he likes other than just the ones he's presented with. So yes, there are some things that need clarification in my opinion. Anyway he has come across as someone who has bought into the club, and i do like what he is saying. Win games and i will be happy. 👍👍

He’s already clarified that and the answer to that is yes he can sign who he wants. He said as much in the Interview he has his own list and contacts down south and in Europe. The Narrative around our signing policy is completely nothing to see her stuff, the recruitment team will have supported Maloney more than they would need to support LJ simply due to the fact Maloney didn’t have the range of contacts and player awareness as LJ did so he relied on players being presented to him where LJ will sign who he wants wether that’s from the list out recruitment team provide (for him to have the final say) or from his own contacts.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I liked his 4-8-8-4 squad. A lot of work to do to get our squad in that shape but simple things like that tick my box 🙂

I like stuff like that as well - a squad needs a balance and that’s a really simple way of breaking it down.

[matty_f]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

There was absolutely no briefing on what we could or couldn’t ask. Keep in mind this is the first time each of the podcasts have had any contact with him and so there’s not really anything to call him out for and he’s not had any time to make what we might think are mistakes.

He gave really expansive answers, I don’t think there were too many areas we could have explored that we didn’t, given the format and limited time we had to ask questions.

[matty_f]

I like stuff like that as well - a squad needs a balance and that’s a really simple way of breaking it down.

Very unique formation, the old 4-8-8-4. :agree:

[BILLYHIBS]

Enjoyed that

Seems to ‘get us’ which is a start

Filled me with fresh optimism for the new season

Did not realise he won the League Cup with Kilmarnock

[04Sauzee]

He’s already clarified that and the answer to that is yes he can sign who he wants. He said as much in the Interview he has his own list and contacts down south and in Europe. The Narrative around our signing policy is completely nothing to see her stuff, the recruitment team will have supported Maloney more than they would need to support LJ simply due to the fact Maloney didn’t have the range of contacts and player awareness as LJ did so he relied on players being presented to him where LJ will sign who he wants wether that’s from the list out recruitment team provide (for him to have the final say) or from his own contacts.
He also mentioned the City Group which has been brought up before. I wonder if we may see 1 or maybe ,2 very talented youngsters from within the City Group ?

[superfurryhibby]

If the players buy into his thinking then he could be decent.

Hardest part is going to get the fans buying in

I think the hardest part will be assembling a team that the Hibs fans deserve. If he gets results, fans won’t have to buy into anything, that’s because we are already invested, massively.

[Stairway 2 7]

I think the hardest part will be assembling a team that the Hibs fans deserve. If he gets results, fans won’t have to buy into anything, that’s because we are already invested, massively.

Our fans want 3rd in the league, Our finances are 5th, 7th is unacceptable.

It's a tricky gig

[G15 Hibs]

Wish I had twenty quid for every Hibs boss in the last 18 months who gave a good interview.

Indeed. And owner. Remember listening to Maloney having a cosy chat with one of the podcasts earlier in the year and coming across well too, so much that I could have started to get enthused listening to him if I hadn't been seeing something completely different on the park. These things are all well and good, but I'm feeling slightly more cynical about them now. It's a clever move by the club though. The more they make folk available to the podcasts the less likely they are to get criticism from that direction in case the access dries up.

[CapitalGreen]

I would like to know if LJ could go and get a player he likes other than just the ones he's presented with. So yes, there are some things that need clarification in my opinion. Anyway he has come across as someone who has bought into the club, and i do like what he is saying. Win games and i will be happy. 👍👍

Maloney could go and get a player he likes (Marshall) so I’m fairly certain LJ could too.

[Since452]

Were you guys briefed on what you could and couldn't ask? The questions were all very vague and safe. Didn't learn anything sadly which seems a bit of a waste of access for an hour. Not a criticism you guys are not journalists but I thought the questions to Ron Gordon were much better and getting to the issues we want to hear about. Someone could have asked him what role he plays in recruitment. Something I'm still baffled at.

I don't know exactly what his role in recruitment will be but going by what Ron was saying i think he'll have a far more active part in it than Maloney did where players were put to him and he said yes or no. It sounds to me like he'll make the recomendations to Ian Gordon and it's down to Ian to get them over the line. Just speculating mind.

[bingo70]

Maloney could go and get a player he likes (Marshall) so I’m fairly certain LJ could too.

Yes exactly but by the same token, there’s no harm in doing some extra data driven research on targets.

The days of managers getting free reign to go and just spend £100,000’s + of the clubs money on players without the club doing proper due diligence are behind us and quite rightly so, that doesn’t mean the managers working with his arms ties behind his back though.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Indeed. And owner. Remember listening to Maloney having a cosy chat with one of the podcasts earlier in the year and coming across well too, so much that I could have started to get enthused listening to him if I hadn't been seeing something completely different on the park. These things are all well and good, but I'm feeling slightly more cynical about them now. It's a clever move by the club though. The more they make folk available to the podcasts the less likely they are to get criticism from that direction in case the access dries up.

I get why you might have that perception and also on managers always saying the same stuff to get you excited, however the challenge on the Ron Gordon Q&A on recruitment (in particular) kind of flies in the face of what you said?

[matty_f]

Indeed. And owner. Remember listening to Maloney having a cosy chat with one of the podcasts earlier in the year and coming across well too, so much that I could have started to get enthused listening to him if I hadn't been seeing something completely different on the park. These things are all well and good, but I'm feeling slightly more cynical about them now. It's a clever move by the club though. The more they make folk available to the podcasts the less likely they are to get criticism from that direction in case the access dries up.

I don’t think we’re in any danger of not being critical, i’ve had conversations to that effect and we’re more than happy to give up access if we ever felt that we were in a position where we couldn’t say what we thought.

[Iain G]

Very unique formation, the old 4-8-8-4. :agree:

Am glad I listened as I thought we were gonna have 4 goalies again, which worked so well last time!

[G15 Hibs]

I don’t think we’re in any danger of not being critical, i’ve had conversations to that effect and we’re more than happy to give up access if we ever felt that we were in a position where we couldn’t say what we thought.

Good. I hope that remains the case. Fan-lead media has a part to play, but needs to be watchful of blurring the line between being the voice of the fan and the voice of the club. I'd imagine a lot of clubs would be quite keen to have that line blurred.

[hibeejeebies]

Am glad I listened as I thought we were gonna have 4 goalies again, which worked so well last time!

Fitba folk ken.

[bingo70]

I enjoyed that this morning, well done to all involved. The questions were good and of course there weren’t any critical questions of him, he’s just in the door and not done anything wrong yet, to be expected that all the questions would be quite warm.

In the recent past I’ve really had to try and enjoy listening to Maloney and Ross as I wanted to like them, in truth though I found them boring and difficult to stay engaged with, before I knew it I had stopped paying attention and missed chunks of what they had said, even if what they were saying was interesting. Got a completely different feel to this interview and was disappointed when it finished.

I think he will do well.

[Itsnoteasy]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

Yes your right, we are sick of the talk. But what else do you expect the guy to say when put on the spot.

[bingo70]

Yes your right, we are sick of the talk. But what else do you expect the guy to say when put on the spot.

Just to clarify something though, im not sick of the talk. I like having a manager I enjoy listening to.

What happens on the pitch will always be the most important thing but having a manager you like helps as well.

[bigwheel]

I think the issue is we are all a bit done with rhetoric. Just prove it on the pitch Lee and the fans will back you to the hilt. We're sick of the talk whether thats the manager the Owner or whoever. Just f*****g deliver something.

That’s true - but what would you prefer during close season - no interviews or communication? I think it’s helpful to get to know him and his views more - he knows he will be judged on results …

[WhileTheChief..]

Managed around 20 mins before drifting away, will try and catch the rest later on.

Nice enough guy saying the same things as our last few managers.

Nothing new but nothing to worry about either I suppose.

[ancient hibee]

That’s true - but what would you prefer during close season - no interviews or communication? I think it’s helpful to get to know him and his views more - he knows he will be judged on results …

Constant common complaint over the last few months -“ why don’t we hear more from the club?”

Latest complaint -“ Why are these people talking to us.It’s what happens on the field that counts”

Is there no end to the moaning on here?

[bigwheel]

Constant common complaint over the last few months -“ why don’t we hear more from the club?”

Latest complaint -“ Why are these people talking to us.It’s what happens on the field that counts”

Is there no end to the moaning on here?

Yep…people seem to spend more time finding issues with something than enjoying what’s good about stuff ….

[Stairway 2 7]

Constant common complaint over the last few months -“ why don’t we hear more from the club?”

Latest complaint -“ Why are these people talking to us.It’s what happens on the field that counts”

Is there no end to the moaning on here?

I don't think anyone has said they don't hear enough from the manager, maloney loved a speech.

Obviously you need communication with the manager but it doesn't usually reflect what the results are.

Butcher talked fantastically and lennon less so. Post season is obviously about filling the void, but we're eager to see him do the business on the park. I'm hopeful he will do grand

[matty_f]

Good. I hope that remains the case. Fan-lead media has a part to play, but needs to be watchful of blurring the line between being the voice of the fan and the voice of the club. I'd imagine a lot of clubs would be quite keen to have that line blurred.

Agreed, we are very aware of that and we feel it’s important that we can be authentic on the podcast - if we’re rubbish we’ll say we’re rubbish, if we think the manager should be sacked or a player isn’t good enough, we’ll say it, and if we’re think the decision makers are going it wrong we’ll say that as well - in fact, if you listen to the questions from longbangers to Ron Gordon, they are both very critical (one about a poor transfer window, which Ron disagreed with and asked us to follow up with him with why we thought the windows wasn’t good, we did and he’s yet to respond properly, and the other was basically - were bottom 6, lost two derbies in a week, sacked two managers this season, what’s going on? I don’t think either of those questions could be criticised for not challenging Ron).

If we ever got to the point where we couldn’t or wouldn’t criticise the club when it’s warranted, I’d pack it in. You’ll only ever hear what we genuinely think from us.

[18Craig75]

I’m absolutely furious and baffled as to how I’ve listened to 56 minutes of questions put to our new manager and I’m still none the wiser about what biscuit he’d choose in a throwing competition!!!!!

[Stairway 2 7]

I’m absolutely furious and baffled as to how I’ve listened to 56 minutes of questions put to our new manager and I’m still none the wiser about what biscuit he’d choose in a throwing competition!!!!!

The old wagon wheels

[WhileTheChief..]

Constant common complaint over the last few months -“ why don’t we hear more from the club?”

Latest complaint -“ Why are these people talking to us.It’s what happens on the field that counts”

Is there no end to the moaning on here?

You see that as moaning, as I see that as different people with different takes on things.

What's wrong with that?

[CapitalGreen]

You see that as moaning, as I see that as different people with different takes on things.

What's wrong with that?

He thinks it’s moaning, you don’t. Maybe he just has a different take on things, what’s wrong with that?

[DaveF]

You see that as moaning, as I see that as different people with different takes on things.

What's wrong with that?

Let's face it, if there is an alternate point of view from the majority then you will take it 🙂

[Brightside]

I would like to know if LJ could go and get a player he likes other than just the ones he's presented with. So yes, there are some things that need clarification in my opinion. Anyway he has come across as someone who has bought into the club, and i do like what he is saying. Win games and i will be happy. 👍👍

Yes - he clearly said he has his own lists.

[WhileTheChief..]

Let's face it, if there is an alternate point of view from the majority then you will take it 🙂

Depends what the subject is.

I call things as I see them.

[FastEddieFelson]

Enjoyed that

Seems to ‘get us’ which is a start

Filled me with fresh optimism for the new season

Did not realise he won the League Cup with Kilmarnock

Not only that, he got the assist for the winning goal

https://youtu.be/G0-338EHJCM

[Since452]

Not only that, he got the assist for the winning goal

https://youtu.be/G0-338EHJCM

Does that mean we get to call him "a born winner" etc?

[blackpoolhibs]

Yes - he clearly said he has his own lists.

I had it streaming on the tv earlier, while making some food in the kitchen and must have missed that bit.

Good to hear he's got his own list too, i like when a manager knows who he wants through knowing the player or seeing a bit of them. :top marks

[Carheenlea]

I enjoyed listening to Lee Johnson and and I sense even he knows it’s one thing talking a good game and actually putting that into positive action.

One positive for me would be that as a young manager he is also an experienced one, but not old enough to be set in his ways and will have learned from previous mistakes and May do things differently this time round in certain scenarios. He’s certainly very open an honest, and his opinion that we are returning too late for his liking evidence of that.

I’ve got a good feeling about this appointment.

[bigwheel]

I enjoyed it too - good communicator …also sounds less technically rigid compared to Maloney, think the players will enjoy that ..

[Alfiembra]

Not only that, he got the assist for the winning goal

https://youtu.be/G0-338EHJCM

amazing how many ex or future Hibbys played in that game.

Broony
Stokesy
Dean Shiels
Paul Heffernan
Anyone else I missed?

and now our new manager

[Northernhibee]

I like him. Wasn't my choice for the job but the more I see of him, the more I think I'd enjoy working for him and that he's got that element that Stubbs and Mowbray had that would make you want to work for them and with them. Complete polar opposite to Maloney who came across like a smug, aloof erse who couldn't possibly be wrong, I think LJ is coming across as someone who is prepared to make changes if he sees things that are not working.

I really hope it works out for him, there's a lot to like.

[hibee-boys]

I enjoy listening to LJ, I found listening to Maloney a bit of a chore, appreciate that’s a very simplistic analysis but he seems far more personable, Sean came over very robotic.

[Percy Vere]

Really enjoyed the interview, great to have that access.
Lee (I feel I can call him Lee now)comes across really well.
I like his football philosophy and I like that he’s not promising the earth, but is looking for realistic positive change.
I reckon players will like him and buy into the style of play he wants from the team. Excited to see the new additions.
Roll on the new season. Good luck Lee.

[FastEddieFelson]

amazing how many ex or future Hibbys played in that game.

Broony
Stokesy
Dean Shiels
Paul Heffernan
Anyone else I missed?

and now our new manager

Kris commons, and Neil Lennon was Celtic's manager

[Bayern Bru]

amazing how many ex or future Hibbys played in that game.

Broony
Stokesy
Dean Shiels
Paul Heffernan
Anyone else I missed?

and now our new manager

Cammy Bell and Michael Nelson.

[Since452]

I don't think anyone has said they don't hear enough from the manager, maloney loved a speech.

Obviously you need communication with the manager but it doesn't usually reflect what the results are.

Butcher talked fantastically and lennon less so. Post season is obviously about filling the void, but we're eager to see him do the business on the park. I'm hopeful he will do grand

I think Lennon and Ross articulated things very well whereas i often wondered where Maloney was going with what he was saying. Lee comes across very well IMO. I think the players will like him.

[Stairway 2 7]

I think Lennon and Ross articulated things very well whereas i often wondered where Maloney was going with what he was saying. Lee comes across very well IMO. I think the players will like him.

Fenlon came across fantastic and was a really good guy going above and beyond for fans groups ect. He was partly responsible for some of our most disgraceful games. As I said before I remember butchers speeches being shared on here when he signed up.

We'll see how it goes and I am hopeful

[jacomo]

Fenlon came across fantastic and was a really good guy going above and beyond for fans groups ect. He was partly responsible for some of our most disgraceful games. As I said before I remember butchers speeches being shared on here when he signed up.

We'll see how it goes and I am hopeful


You are right, but the fact that our new guy comes across as an engaging and likeable character certainly doesn’t do him any harm.

He’s clearly put in a lot of work learning about Hibs, which in turn gives him the confidence to do interviews with fan groups etc so early on in his tenure.

[sauzeelegod]

No clues as to what formation we’re gonna line up in?

[Percy Vere]

Fenlon came across fantastic and was a really good guy going above and beyond for fans groups ect. He was partly responsible for some of our most disgraceful games. As I said before I remember butchers speeches being shared on here when he signed up.

We'll see how it goes and I am hopeful

You sound worried mate!
This guys coming with very good experience.
He’s only able to talk at the moment, we shall have to wait for the playing matches part. But he’s accessible, talking well, interested in the club and seems to realise what’s required. I’m convinced he’s a great fit.
GGTTH

[Stairway 2 7]

You sound worried mate!
This guys coming with very good experience.
He’s only able to talk at the moment, we shall have to wait for the playing matches part. But he’s accessible, talking well, interested in the club and seems to realise what’s required. I’m convinced he’s a great fit.
GGTTH

Not worried about him a bit worried about the conveyor belt previously. I'd obviously prefer if he sounded spot on, although jaded with so much talk so little results recently. I wish him all the best and think he will hopefully do the business, but we've heard so much that didn't relate to what was on the pitch

[Danderhall Hibs]

No clues as to what formation we’re gonna line up in?

He covered that in the q&a. Not too fussy and set on any one formation.

[snedzuk]

'If the ball goes out for a throw in, can we get that ball back within 5 seconds'

Given this has been one of my bugbears for about 50 years, Im sold!

[Since452]

Listened it on the way home from work. You can see exactly why Ian, Ron and Ben were sold on him because I am too. The club certainly won't be criticised by me if it doesn't work out. Very excited for the future under Lee.

[Johnny_Leith]

Listened this afternoon. It was good to hear a bit more from LJ, I think Hibs/the media been a little quiet on his appointment in terms of engagement, think we've had his announcement interview and a Hibs TV interview and that's been all I've seen, so good to get some more time listening to his opinions and outlook and you can see why he has been appointed as he comes across well, is articulate and emotionally intelligent.

Few points I would have followed up on - bit of a red flag when he mentioned we might take a pasting occasionally, especially in reference to a question about the derby. I don't think Hibs should ever be accepting of getting a pasting, and I was hoping someone would follow up on exactly what he meant, why he thinks that might happen and why that happened at Sunderland.

I think he was given some pretty straightforward questions and some further insights would have been great. Firstly, it would have been great to get his understanding on our derby record, or lack of it really. What was instilled to him on day 1 of his time at Hearts in reference to the derby, how they prepared, how (if) there seems to be a difference in approach/perspective on the derby comparative to his experiences at both clubs so far. I was also hoping to hear a bit more about what Jamie McAllister might bring to the table. Finally, LJ's time must be very precious, it's great that he engaged on the podcast but what is with the 3 random questions from one of the podcasters? Surely there's better, more pressing issues to take with. Each to their own, I just thought that was a waste of everyone's time.

But generally it was good to listen and I'm hopeful about the season ahead. He seems very focused on performances which is good as results will follow more often than not if we play well, looking forward to the start of the season.

[Fergos]

Really good listen.

Well done to all those involved and thanks for your efforts.

GGTTH

[matty_f]

Listened this afternoon. It was good to hear a bit more from LJ, I think Hibs/the media been a little quiet on his appointment in terms of engagement, think we've had his announcement interview and a Hibs TV interview and that's been all I've seen, so good to get some more time listening to his opinions and outlook and you can see why he has been appointed as he comes across well, is articulate and emotionally intelligent.

Few points I would have followed up on - bit of a red flag when he mentioned we might take a pasting occasionally, especially in reference to a question about the derby. I don't think Hibs should ever be accepting of getting a pasting, and I was hoping someone would follow up on exactly what he meant, why he thinks that might happen and why that happened at Sunderland.

I think he was given some pretty straightforward questions and some further insights would have been great. Firstly, it would have been great to get his understanding on our derby record, or lack of it really. What was instilled to him on day 1 of his time at Hearts in reference to the derby, how they prepared, how (if) there seems to be a difference in approach/perspective on the derby comparative to his experiences at both clubs so far. I was also hoping to hear a bit more about what Jamie McAllister might bring to the table. Finally, LJ's time must be very precious, it's great that he engaged on the podcast but what is with the 3 random questions from one of the podcasters? Surely there's better, more pressing issues to take with. Each to their own, I just thought that was a waste of everyone's time.

But generally it was good to listen and I'm hopeful about the season ahead. He seems very focused on performances which is good as results will follow more often than not if we play well, looking forward to the start of the season.
I asked the three random questions, we get a lot of requests for those and they’re in keeping with some of the stuff we do on the podcast, I’m well aware they’re not everyone’s cup of tea which is why they were asked as it was drawing to a close and after the proper questions has been asked.

[Since452]

I liked that he attended the Dundee and Livingston games before he was confirmed. Wanted to see us in the flesh. He's certainly not taken this job half arsed.

[Northernhibee]

Fenlon came across fantastic and was a really good guy going above and beyond for fans groups ect. He was partly responsible for some of our most disgraceful games. As I said before I remember butchers speeches being shared on here when he signed up.

We'll see how it goes and I am hopeful

The whole club was an absolute shambles when Fenlon came in, top to bottom. I do think that if Fenlon was to come into the team once Dempster was here he'd have done well.

[JammyDoidger]

I liked that he attended the Dundee and Livingston games before he was confirmed. Wanted to see us in the flesh. He's certainly not taken this job half arsed.

He knows all the history and stuff too, done his research, making all the right noises, sounds like he gets us, will get my full backing. Hopefully he's backed by the board too.

[Unseen work]

I liked that he attended the Dundee and Livingston games before he was confirmed. Wanted to see us in the flesh. He's certainly not taken this job half arsed.

What really pleases me about it was he saw us play absolutely shocking twice in quick succession.

He will be under no illusions as to how bad we are after watching those games.

In hindsight the worst thing would have been for us to have played really well and give him a false sense about where we are.

[04Sauzee]

Is his 4-8-8-4 meaning he's looking at a squad of 24 or is he saying that's the minimum in each bracket?

Who do we have in each bracket at the moment assuming all loanees leave and no out of contact players are offered a new deal?

[cameronw-hfc]

Is his 4-8-8-4 meaning he's looking at a squad of 24 or is he saying that's the minimum in each bracket?

Who do we have in each bracket at the moment assuming all loanees leave and no out of contact players are offered a new deal?


Neither, I think imo anyway, he was talking about an ideal scenario. So something close to that would be expected, but I took it as, if finances, injuries and play time all lined up perfectly that's what he's looking for, otherwise it's more of a guideline. That's how I understood it anyway, I might be miles off.

[Unseen work]

Is his 4-8-8-4 meaning he's looking at a squad of 24 or is he saying that's the minimum in each bracket?

Who do we have in each bracket at the moment assuming all loanees leave and no out of contact players are offered a new deal?

Hoping that’s a rough figure but he’ll have a couple more hopefully for squad depth, id you look at our team now it’s probably not far off what he’s highlighted


4 youth/up and coming

Hauge
Delferriere
Blaney/Brydon
O’Connor/Young/Laidlaw etc

8 early 20’s

Melkersen
Campbell
Doig
Clarke
JDH
Henderson
Tait
Mackay

8 ‘prime’

Mitchell
Porteous
Magennis
Nisbet
Newell
Doidge
Macey
Cadden


4 older players (5 in squad)

Marshall
Hanlon
Stevenson
McGinn
McGregor

We also have young Bradley out on loan with an option to recall so will be interesting what happens there.

For me the glaring weakness is the ‘prime’ players. In fairness a couple should probably be in the younger category but such as their role at a young age they’ve been bumped up.

[angus hibby]

I liked that he attended the Dundee and Livingston games before he was confirmed. Wanted to see us in the flesh. He's certainly not taken this job half arsed.

Amazed he wasn’t spotted by press at either game.

[CentreLine]

'If the ball goes out for a throw in, can we get that ball back within 5 seconds'

Given this has been one of my bugbears for about 50 years, Im sold!

That and “load the box”. Far too often there are good quality balls and nobody there to meet them.

[Big90inOz]

Load the box got me sitting up, far far too often we are lucky if we have 2 players in the box making it much easier to defend. Our 2 central midfielders very rarely get up in support and I've always thought if we are attacking down the right why is the left winger / wing back not getting up into the box. If he can get 4-5 bodies in and around the box we will score more

[OldEast]

Load the box got me sitting up, far far too often we are lucky if we have 2 players in the box making it much easier to defend. Our 2 central midfielders very rarely get up in support and I've always thought if we are attacking down the right why is the left winger / wing back not getting up into the box. If he can get 4-5 bodies in and around the box we will score more

We haven't had a penalty for ages either. More bodies in the box increases the chances.

[Unseen work]

Interesting that in a recent interview Clarke was saying that JDH is very good at finishing in training and that he should shoot a lot more.

I wonder if this is something Johnson will try get out of him by getting him in the box more.

[BILLYHIBS]

Interesting that in a recent interview Clarke was saying that JDH is very good at finishing in training and that he should shoot a lot more.

I wonder if this is something Johnson will try get out of him by getting him in the box more.

In the little I have seen of Harry Clarke he looks to be an excellent finisher and should be encouraged to get forward and have a pop more

The guy is a baller as my son would say :greengrin

JDH needs to have friends and family at all his games as he puts on a show

[Northernhibee]

Interesting that in a recent interview Clarke was saying that JDH is very good at finishing in training and that he should shoot a lot more.

I wonder if this is something Johnson will try get out of him by getting him in the box more.


Something that's really irked me is for years if we get a good central midfielder with potential to be decent in attack we push them deeper and deeper down the park. Liam Craig, Scott Allan, Melker Hallberg (if you take his play at St Johnstone as an indication) Stevie Mallan, Joe Newell, Josh Campbell and by the sounds of it JDH.

I don't know why we do it.

[jacomo]

No clues as to what formation we’re gonna line up in?


Lee Johnson has shown a strong preference for a back 4 with two wide players high up the pitch. So expect something like a 4-5-1 / 4-2-3-1 shape to proceedings.

This is why I was surprised we didn’t take up the option to sign Jasper as he looks well suited to that formation. I expect us to sign a midfielder happy to sit in front of the back 4 and let others play.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Lee Johnson has shown a strong preference for a back 4 with two wide players high up the pitch. So expect something like a 4-5-1 / 4-2-3-1 shape to proceedings.

This is why I was surprised we didn’t take up the option to sign Jasper as he looks well suited to that formation. I expect us to sign a midfielder happy to sit in front of the back 4 and let others play.

Is that not what Kenneh is?


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[Kato]

Something that's really irked me is for years if we get a good central midfielder with potential to be decent in attack we push them deeper and deeper down the park. Liam Craig, Scott Allan, Melker Hallberg (if you take his play at St Johnstone as an indication) Stevie Mallan, Joe Newell, Josh Campbell and by the sounds of it JDH.

I don't know why we do it.Thought Hallberg was great in the SC semi final the season before last. Played high up and took the game into the oppositions box. No wonder he was hacked off at being left out of the final line-up and looking at what happened he might have made all the difference.

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[jacomo]

Is that not what Kenneh is?


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Doh oh yeah!

Job done.

[JimBHibees]

Is that not what Kenneh is?


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Think he is

[GreenCastle]

He talks about the amount of time before the season starts and he feels he wants the players in earlier.

Would it be Maloney who give them the month off from 22nd May till June 18th or ?

Is a month off common for most clubs ?

Said he wants 5 or so weeks training before first game but we will only have 3 weeks.

[04Sauzee]

He talks about the amount of time before the season starts and he feels he wants the players in earlier.

Would it be Maloney who give them the month off from 22nd May till June 18th or ?

Is a month off common for most clubs ?

Said he wants 5 or so weeks training before first game but we will only have 3 weeks.

I'm sure he also mentions trying to get players in as early as possible even if that means paying slightly over the odds?

[BILLYHIBS]

Remember Wee Jimmy O’Rourke getting fined and dropped for turning up one week late for preseason training by Eddie Turnbull after agreeing it with Dave Ewing 😂

[Bertie Wooster]

Load the box got me sitting up, far far too often we are lucky if we have 2 players in the box making it much easier to defend. Our 2 central midfielders very rarely get up in support and I've always thought if we are attacking down the right why is the left winger / wing back not getting up into the box. If he can get 4-5 bodies in and around the box we will score more

Really liked the way he talked about his approach and appreciate we will have gaps at the back at times , but one concern is do we have the players who are fit enough to play this style for 90 minutes. Be it getting into the box to support , getting back behind the ball to defend , close down the opposition (getting the ball back in x amount of seconds) and so on.

What I saw last season, a number of them would not be able to adapt to this

[Since452]

Lee is a good egg. Very positive vibes about this appointment.

[Hibbyradge]

The way he talks about his approach to games reminds me of the way the Tornadoes played.

Exciting to watch, brilliant going forward but susceptible to the occasional thrashing (usually from Celtc).

We can only hope...

[GreenGray]

Indeed. And owner. Remember listening to Maloney having a cosy chat with one of the podcasts earlier in the year and coming across well too, so much that I could have started to get enthused listening to him if I hadn't been seeing something completely different on the park. These things are all well and good, but I'm feeling slightly more cynical about them now. It's a clever move by the club though. The more they make folk available to the podcasts the less likely they are to get criticism from that direction in case the access dries up.

Maloney sounded like he didn’t believe a word he said. Came across quite cold and was over thinking everything. At least LJ sounds like he believes in what he’s saying and is natural.


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[snedzuk]

Really liked the way he talked about his approach and appreciate we will have gaps at the back at times , but one concern is do we have the players who are fit enough to play this style for 90 minutes. Be it getting into the box to support , getting back behind the ball to defend , close down the opposition (getting the ball back in x amount of seconds) and so on.

What I saw last season, a number of them would not be able to adapt to this

Would that number be about 15.

[Stuart93]

Loading the box would also mean us needing to be very fit. Looking forward to that, feel like it’s been a while since we’ve looked fitter than the team we’ve been playing

[Brown Hibs]

Best question of the session was who LJ has tried to sign from the Hibs squad in the past. I'm also a big fan of Nisbet and think he will do well in a good Hibs team, as he has shown in the past. It's a sad state of affairs though that LJ can openly laugh about making illegal moves for our player. This is the game nowadays where tapping up is just accepted as part of the game. It definitely disrupted things for us and Nisbet. He went off the boil for a period and could well have cost us 3rd place.

[Brightside]

Best question of the session was who LJ has tried to sign from the Hibs squad in the past. I'm also a big fan of Nisbet and think he will do well in a good Hibs team, as he has shown in the past. It's a sad state of affairs though that LJ can openly laugh about making illegal moves for our player. This is the game nowadays where tapping up is just accepted as part of the game. It definitely disrupted things for us and Nisbet. He went off the boil for a period and could well have cost us 3rd place.

Every single player has been illegally tapped since the beginning of football.

[Brown Hibs]

Every single player has been illegally tapped since the beginning of football.

I didn't disagree it goes on it's just sad now that nothing is done to prevent it. Is there no punishment for it anymore?

[Since452]

I remember being very underwhelmed when Mowbray was given the job then i listened to his phillosophy and ideas on the game and i started to get excited. I feel the same way about Lee. I was a big Jack Ross fan but Lee has managed more games and at a higher level than Jack did, and at 40 is still a young manager. Even after 400 odd games in management he's still not the finished article and can grow with us.

[PPZPOL]

'If the ball goes out for a throw in, can we get that ball back within 5 seconds'

Given this has been one of my bugbears for about 50 years, Im sold!

Same! Literally would have handed him the keys to the city at this point once he said that. The tactic of EVERY club at Easter Road is to slow it down and I include us in that, never seen such lethargy by players when the ball goes out or free kicks are given, that’s why I loved McGinn, genuinely seemed to love football and had energy about him. We should be running over the top of teams and not giving them a second.

[Phil MaGlass]

Just listened to the podcast, he came over as sincere and knowledgable, he has a bag load of managerial experience. Exactly what I was hoping for from a manager. He has experience of Edinburgh derbies which I think is crucial for him to relay to our lads just how it went before his derbies with against us. I also like the fact he mentioned the City group, may be a surprise or two in there for us? Anyhoos with the games starting in a few weeks I just hope he has enough time to get the team gelled, we really need to hit the ground running.