Q and A with Johnson,Kensell ,McCallister and Owen

[gazman]

Q and A at Hibs club tonight be interesting to hear their vision and plans ,from what I’ve heard Johnson talks a good game .Don’t know what format is .No doubt the Rocky signing will get an air.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Looking forward to it, great chance to get an early BOOOO in...don't normally get a chance to abuse the manager before he's even been in the dugout 🤣

[PaulSmith]

Q and A at Hibs club tonight be interesting to hear their vision and plans ,from what I’ve heard Johnson talks a good game .Don’t know what format is .No doubt the Rocky signing will get an air.

Keep us posted on what is said.

[bod]

Never saw this advertised 😞

[cameronw-hfc]

Any updates?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Any updates?

Was really enjoyable. Johnson, Owens and Kensell all speak really well and I’m now excited for the coming season


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[bingo70]

Was really enjoyable. Johnson, Owens and Kensell all speak really well and I’m now excited for the coming season


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I know you like a wee new signing rumour Calllum, any hints or suggestions of anything imminent?

[green with envy]

I know you like a wee new signing rumour Calllum, any hints or suggestions of anything imminent?

LJ suggested 2 new signings in the next 48hrs.

[Franck Stanton]

LJ suggested 2 new signings in the next 48hrs.

Good news, hope they are " first team " experienced players.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Good news, hope they are " first team " experienced players.

One certainly is.


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[Iain G]

One certainly is.


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That will be McGeady then?

[cameronw-hfc]

One certainly is.


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any other takeaways from it? Rocky get mentioned?

[basehibby]

Was really enjoyable. Johnson, Owens and Kensell all speak really well and I’m now excited for the coming season


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Johnson has come across as a great communicator - much more of a natural than his last couple of predecessors I think. As the cliche goes, I hope he can get his team talking on the pitch as well as he's come across in interview.

[Hibeewilly]

That will be McGeady then?I spoke to LJ at the Q & A McGeady has shook hands on a deal with Hibs and is getting a medical tomorrow to check his knees in the main. No problems anticipated. The other player who he didn't name said we'll have never heard of him. He's from foreign climes, has a good pedigree, is a 6ft striker and in Lee's words is rapid fast. Both will be announced in the next 48 hours. He's hopeful another two will be coming in but players will have to be moved on two facilitate that. He spoke very well and I for one can't wait for the season to start

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[gazman]

Yes Rocky was 2nd question, detailed answer as to what happened with the contract but they are supportive of him and asked fans to get behind him ,like most in the room I am won over by Johnson ,promises exciting football accepts we will take the odd beating ,really enthusiastic about the boy from Leeds and youngster from Benfica he went to great lengths to sign him and miller ,a lot on sport science ,pace in the team and attacking football and understanding of beating hearts it was so refreshing given the dire stuff we have played last few years ,yes the proof is in the pudding but I’ve bought in like most there ,hope you all will too .

[Hibee Mac]

Yes Rocky was 2nd question, detailed answer as to what happened with the contract but they are supportive of him and asked fans to get behind him ,like most in the room I am won over by Johnson ,promises exciting football accepts we will take the odd beating ,really enthusiastic about the boy from Leeds and youngster from Benfica he went to great lengths to sign him and miller ,a lot on sport science ,pace in the team and attacking football and understanding of beating hearts it was so refreshing given the dire stuff we have played last few years ,yes the proof is in the pudding but I’ve bought in like most there ,hope you all will too .What did they say happened with Rocky's transfer then?

[ChilliEater]

I am a little concerned at the "we'll take an occasional beating" line - that's the second time I've seen it from him. I'd rather an approach of commitment to attack but willingness to tighten things up when a team is countering that effectively. Still excited though and hoping for football similar to the Mowbray years.

[JammyDoidger]

I spoke to LJ at the Q & A McGeady has shook hands on a deal with Hibs and is getting a medical tomorrow to check his knees in the main. No problems anticipated. The other player who he didn't name said we'll have never heard of him. He's from foreign climes, has a good pedigree, is a 6ft striker and in Lee's words is rapid fast. Both will be announced in the next 48 hours. He's hopeful another two will be coming in but players will have to be moved on two facilitate that. He spoke very well and I for one can't wait for the season to start

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That gives me the fear about our centre halfs, one of Rocky, Mcgregor or hanlon is going to be a starter and if porto stays and gets suspended which is highly likely we have Any two of rocky, Mcgregor and Hanlon at the back, wow.

[Hibs90]

That gives me the fear about our centre halfs, one of Rocky, Mcgregor or hanlon is going to be a starter and if porto stays and gets suspended which is highly likely we have Any two of rocky, Mcgregor and Hanlon at the back, wow.

Our defensive record wasn’t that bad last year, it’s the midfield I worry about, lacking real quality and drive in the middle of the pitch.

Dunno why folk are so desperate for McGeady, past his best, barely kicked a ball since November etc.

[JammyDoidger]

Our defensive record wasn’t that bad last year, it’s the midfield I worry about, lacking real quality and drive in the middle of the pitch.

Dunno why folk are so desperate for McGeady, past his best, barely kicked a ball since November etc.

Our defensive record wasn't that bad purely because we wouldn't allow other teams the ball under maloney, our games were a snoozefest every week, wouldn't let our defensive record last year cloud your judgment on individual players at the back, if we play more open we are more open to counter attacks, Hanlon and Mcgregor are past it, and Rocky has shown till now he's not up to the required standard. Our full backs also are not defensive minded, I would question Doig's defensive capabilities, caddens not a natural defensive player either if he plays right back, can't comment on Miller till we've seen him in the green and white, same with Kenneh if he's the holding mid.

[CallumLaidlaw]

That gives me the fear about our centre halfs, one of Rocky, Mcgregor or hanlon is going to be a starter and if porto stays and gets suspended which is highly likely we have Any two of rocky, Mcgregor and Hanlon at the back, wow.

Clarke was going to be played as a centre half so will be bringing another in now


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[JammyDoidger]

Our defensive record wasn’t that bad last year, it’s the midfield I worry about, lacking real quality and drive in the middle of the pitch.

Dunno why folk are so desperate for McGeady, past his best, barely kicked a ball since November etc.

Our defensive record wasn't that bad purely because we wouldn't allow other teams the ball under maloney, our games were a snoozefest every week, wouldn't let our defensive record last year cloud your judgment on individual players at the back, if we play more open we are more open to counter attacks, Hanlon and Mcgregor are past it, and Rocky has shown till now he's not up to the required standard.

[Since452]

I am a little concerned at the "we'll take an occasional beating" line - that's the second time I've seen it from him. I'd rather an approach of commitment to attack but willingness to tighten things up when a team is countering that effectively. Still excited though and hoping for football similar to the Mowbray years.

Sound very similar to Mowbrays era. We could be brilliant but did take the occasional battering. Usually from our neighbours.

[Libby Hibby]

By ‘beatings’ does he just mean get beat? Which will happen. I can’t think many managers would be predicting heavy defeats.

All sounding pretty positive. Except for the Rocky comments, if a player has said that then shame on us, we are better than this as a group of ‘supporters’. The clue is in the name.

[JimBHibees]

By ‘beatings’ does he just mean get beat? Which will happen. I can’t think many managers would be predicting heavy defeats.

All sounding pretty positive. Except for the Rocky comments, if a player has said that then shame on us, we are better than this as a group of ‘supporters’. The clue is in the name.

Unfortunately it only takes a small section to be clowns to taint the rest of us with that reputation

[Steve20]

As great as the Football was a lot of the time under Mowbray, the 4-0, 4-1 defeats at Tynecastle and 4-0 at Hampden to them, all in the one season, was shocking. That can't be seen as acceptable again.

No team should be saying "we'll take occasional beatings".

[Billy Whizz]

By ‘beatings’ does he just mean get beat? Which will happen. I can’t think many managers would be predicting heavy defeats.

All sounding pretty positive. Except for the Rocky comments, if a player has said that then shame on us, we are better than this as a group of ‘supporters’. The clue is in the name.

What do you mean by a “player” has said something?

[Onceinawhile]

Whose Owen?

[CallumLaidlaw]

As great as the Football was a lot of the time under Mowbray, the 4-0, 4-1 defeats at Tynecastle and 4-0 at Hampden to them, all in the one season, was shocking. That can't be seen as acceptable again.

No team should be saying "we'll take occasional beatings".

Kensell said, if we’re losing 1-0, I’d rather we try to attack and possibly lose 2-0 than sit back and stay at 1-0. Recognised that many times in last 2 years when going a goal down we were beat.


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[CallumLaidlaw]

Whose Owen?

Adam Owen. Assistant manager alongside jamie Mcallister.


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[McGruber]

Can anyone that was there tell us what was said about the Rocky situation? There's threads of people arguing about it and speculating, be good to have it understood. Just the contract situation. The online abuse is deplorable and doesn't need detailed other than condemned

[JimBHibees]

What do you mean by a “player” has said something?

Rocky asking why fans hated him

[Heisenberg]

Clarke was going to be played as a centre half so will be bringing another in now


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Glad to hear that. I’d say need another left sided option to compete with Hanlon.

Hopefully this new striker is one to get excited about.

[Brightside]

We have supporters calling players garbage on here. So I’m not sure why some people are surprised by Rockys comments.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Can anyone that was there tell us what was said about the Rocky situation? There's threads of people arguing about it and speculating, be good to have it understood. Just the contract situation. The online abuse is deplorable and doesn't need detailed other than condemned

Rocky was a Shaun signing. He wanted him but there was concerns about injuries so rather than buy him outright in January there was a clause that if he played 50% of the games he was available for, he’d become permanent.
There was a difference between the end of the loan date and the start of his contract which is why he was included in the article thanking the loans.
Johnson says regarding development and game time, rocky should be viewed as a 19yr old. Says he’s an absolute beast physically. So strong. But needs a lot of defensive coaching and they will work on him for that. Has all the right attributes.
But needs loved. Is a confidence player.


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[Alex Trager]

By ‘beatings’ does he just mean get beat? Which will happen. I can’t think many managers would be predicting heavy defeats.

All sounding pretty positive. Except for the Rocky comments, if a player has said that then shame on us, we are better than this as a group of ‘supporters’. The clue is in the name.

What Rocky comments?

Seen them now, supporters hating him

[Mainstandman]

Kensell said, if we’re losing 1-0, I’d rather we try to attack and possibly lose 2-0 than sit back and stay at 1-0. Recognised that many times in last 2 years when going a goal down we were beat.


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in a recent interview Gary Neville said that was what Alex Ferguson said to them

[Libby Hibby]

What do you mean by a “player” has said something?

According to BK last night, Rocky has asked him ‘why is he not liked by the fans’.

[Hibbyradge]

Kensell said, if we’re losing 1-0, I’d rather we try to attack and possibly lose 2-0 than sit back and stay at 1-0. Recognised that many times in last 2 years when going a goal down we were beat.


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That sounds great if we're playing the likes of Motherwell, Livingston and Ross County. I really don't want us to open up against high scoring teams like Celtic in the certain knowledge that we'll ship a barrowload.

That's not good for players' confidence not to mention our defensive record and goal difference.

We used to take a lot of 4, 5 and 6 goal beatings from that lot and I hated it. I very much doubt that the fans' reaction to gubbings of that nature will be at all stoic.

[matty_f]

That sounds great if we're playing the likes of Motherwell, Livingston and Ross County. I really don't want us to open up against high scoring teams like Celtic in the certain knowledge that we'll ship a barrowload.

That's not good for players' confidence not to mention our defensive record and goal difference.

We used to take a lot of 4, 5 and 6 goal beatings from that lot and I hated it. I very much doubt that the fans' reaction to gubbings of that nature will be at all stoic.
Some will be angry, others won't mind if we've been off our seats with the attacking football that's led to the defeat.

I don't think he's predicting it, anyway- more managing expectations.

[Hibbyradge]

Some will be angry, others won't mind if we've been off our seats with the attacking football that's led to the defeat.

I don't think he's predicting it, anyway- more managing expectations.

That's a nice scenario, Matty, but the truth is that attacking flair quickly drains once a team has conceded 2 or 3.

I love attacking football and I really hope that's what the team will provide, but there's still a need to counter opponents' strengths.

I definitely do not want heavy defeats to THEM.

[Percy Vere]

I am a little concerned at the "we'll take an occasional beating" line - that's the second time I've seen it from him. I'd rather an approach of commitment to attack but willingness to tighten things up when a team is countering that effectively. Still excited though and hoping for football similar to the Mowbray years.

But we will take the occasional beating!
It’s just a fact.
If he was saying we will never get beat I’d be more concerned. He’s a pragmatist who is developing a new team, new style of play, so there will be a variety of results along the way. It’ll be next season before he will be promising 100% wins.

[Hibbyradge]

But we will take the occasional beating!
It’s just a fact.
If he was saying we will never get beat I’d be more concerned. He’s a pragmatist who is developing a new team, new style of play, so there will be a variety of results along the way. It’ll be next season before he will be promising 100% wins.

"Taking a beating" means something different to "getting beat".

I don't want 100% wins. Too boring.

[Percy Vere]

"Taking a beating" means something different to "getting beat".

I don't want 100% wins. Too boring.

Much too boring you’re right!
I’m think he just means we will lose a few along the way. I don’t think he’s predicting 5-0 6-1 type bearings.

[GreenGray]

Rocky was a Shaun signing. He wanted him but there was concerns about injuries so rather than buy him outright in January there was a clause that if he played 50% of the games he was available for, he’d become permanent.
There was a difference between the end of the loan date and the start of his contract which is why he was included in the article thanking the loans.
Johnson says regarding development and game time, rocky should be viewed as a 19yr old. Says he’s an absolute beast physically. So strong. But needs a lot of defensive coaching and they will work on him for that. Has all the right attributes.
But needs loved. Is a confidence player.


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This is class, if the manager says that I believe him, hopefully he can turn him into a good player


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[Winston Ingram]

Was anything said on Porto's future?

He's out of contract next summer and genuinely can't believe there's no interest in him.

I can't help but think he's going to be pinched Ali McCann style at the end of the window for a pittance.

[hibsforeurope]

"Taking a beating" means something different to "getting beat".

I don't want 100% wins. Too boring.

'Taking a beating' was also referred to as 'taking a pasting' in the interview he did with the Pods, this certainly doesn't indicate just a loss.

I get the pushing to get back in to a game, i'm sure we'd all be behind that but it's not as if any previous manager thought they would sit back and limit the damage, we've just not had the personnel on the bench to change things.

[SlickShoes]

I'd rather see us try to beat "better" teams by playing whatever way Johnson plays and maybe win or maybe lose heavily than just grind out multiple 2-0 defeats over the course of a season.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Is it not the case that teams out with the old firm will take a pumping during the course of the season?? And what defines a pumping?

[WestStandWillie]

I’d very much like us to have the Mowbray mantra. Just not lose heavily in Derbies like he did.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Was anything said on Porto's future?

He's out of contract next summer and genuinely can't believe there's no interest in him.

I can't help but think he's going to be pinched Ali McCann style at the end of the window for a pittance.

BK told me Porto will not be sold this window.


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[04Sauzee]

Is it not the case that teams out with the old firm will take a pumping during the course of the season?? And what defines a pumping?

Just here for the replies 🤭

[Hibbyradge]

BK told me Porto will not be sold this window.


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Does that mean he's going to sign an extension?

[18Craig75]

BK told me Porto will not be sold this window.


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Any indication as to whether he’ll sign a new deal?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Does that mean he's going to sign an extension?

Trying.


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[Groathillgrump]

Rocky was a Shaun signing. He wanted him but there was concerns about injuries so rather than buy him outright in January there was a clause that if he played 50% of the games he was available for, he’d become permanent.
There was a difference between the end of the loan date and the start of his contract which is why he was included in the article thanking the loans.
Johnson says regarding development and game time, rocky should be viewed as a 19yr old. Says he’s an absolute beast physically. So strong. But needs a lot of defensive coaching and they will work on him for that. Has all the right attributes.
But needs loved. Is a confidence player.

Good summary of what was said regarding Rocky, Callum.

Johnson comments last night about Rocky's limitations made me think we'll not see him playing regularly for the first team for a while. I think he'll get some game time in the League Cup ties but will probably be used sparingly in the league until he's up to the level required.

With Johnson admitting he'd been planning to use Harry Clarke as a centre half this season and he doesn't think Rocky is ready, that leaves us a bit short of central defenders which really needs to be addressed. Porto and Hanlon will be the starters I imagine but that leaves us with McGregor as back up and he'll be 37 in August.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Good summary of what was said regarding Rocky, Callum.

Johnson comments last night about Rocky's limitations made me think we'll not see him playing regularly for the first team for a while. I think he'll get some game time in the League Cup ties but will probably be used sparingly in the league until he's up to the level required.

With Johnson admitting he'd been planning to use Harry Clarke as a centre half this season and he doesn't think Rocky is ready, that leaves us a bit short of central defenders which really needs to be addressed. Porto and Hanlon will be the starters I imagine but that leaves us with McGregor as back up and he'll be 37 in August.

Rocky needing "a thousand hours of defensive coaching" were words the manager used, I don't see him featuring much initially. Likewise Melkerson, he praised his attributes, but talked about need for coaching in basics to fulfill potential, neither of these two should have been starters last season, and won't be starting next season playing a lot of first team football I don't think.

[PaulSmith]

Good summary of what was said regarding Rocky, Callum.

Johnson comments last night about Rocky's limitations made me think we'll not see him playing regularly for the first team for a while. I think he'll get some game time in the League Cup ties but will probably be used sparingly in the league until he's up to the level required.

With Johnson admitting he'd been planning to use Harry Clarke as a centre half this season and he doesn't think Rocky is ready, that leaves us a bit short of central defenders which really needs to be addressed. Porto and Hanlon will be the starters I imagine but that leaves us with McGregor as back up and he'll be 37 in August.

Harry Clarke and the Hibs players knew fine well he wasn’t coming back to Hibs, any suggestion that LJ believed he had him for next season is nonsense.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Harry Clarke and the Hibs players knew fine well he wasn’t coming back to Hibs, any suggestion that LJ believed he had him for next season is nonsense.

How do you know this?
The CEO and manager were very clear last night, so if you are correct they were misleading us, which I can't see much point in.

[hibbyfraelibby]

That sounds great if we're playing the likes of Motherwell, Livingston and Ross County. I really don't want us to open up against high scoring teams like Celtic in the certain knowledge that we'll ship a barrowload.

That's not good for players' confidence not to mention our defensive record and goal difference.

We used to take a lot of 4, 5 and 6 goal beatings from that lot and I hated it. I very much doubt that the fans' reaction to gubbings of that nature will be at all stoic.

Remember the 5-5 game? Cruising along then bam level. Most times we would have tried to play match out but still went for it lost a couple more but crucially kept going for it and pulled it back at the death before air traffic control gave Lenny Airlines permission to take off.

If that what he means I'm in. One of the best adverts for Scottish football ever.

[davhibby]

By ‘beatings’ does he just mean get beat? Which will happen. I can’t think many managers would be predicting heavy defeats.

All sounding pretty positive. Except for the Rocky comments, if a player has said that then shame on us, we are better than this as a group of ‘supporters’. The clue is in the name.

Going on how his teams play and some of the results at Sunderland we’ll probably take a couple of quite large defeats at Ibrox/Parkhead. As long as we counter it by winning well in some of the games against the other teams I think he’ll do alright

[Northernhibee]

Going on how his teams play and some of the results at Sunderland we’ll probably take a couple of quite large defeats at Ibrox/Parkhead. As long as we counter it by winning well in some of the games against the other teams I think he’ll do alright

At least we’ve got a manager who is willing to have a go at them. Sometimes it’ll work out and we’ll catch them out, other times we may get a skelping.

[Iain G]

At least we’ve got a manager who is willing to have a go at them. Sometimes it’ll work out and we’ll catch them out, other times we may get a skelping.

Am loving the Jim Duffy retro vibe going on here, maybe McGeady is the new Chic Charley? 😁

[Silky]

At least we’ve got a manager who is willing to have a go at them. Sometimes it’ll work out and we’ll catch them out, other times we may get a skelping.

I like seeing us have a go. If we go to Parkhead and Ibrox and at least attack and have a go and end up with a skelping I can take that. If we sit back, defend and take a skelping, that's a different story.

We'll not win every game-nobody does, but if we play to attack then we should be ok.

[ian cruise]

Said it before, this time next season Rocky will be regarded as a class act and we'll be debating how much we should get from him from down south and ridiculing suggested bids by Celtic. Feel free to bookmark this and cast it up to me if I'm wrong!

[The Tubs]

Going on how his teams play and some of the results at Sunderland we’ll probably take a couple of quite large defeats at Ibrox/Parkhead. As long as we counter it by winning well in some of the games against the other teams I think he’ll do alright

He has to know how and when to close the door. Imagine being 0-3 down at tynecastle.

[CapitalGreen]

He has to know how and when to close the door. Imagine being 0-3 down at tynecastle.

Imagine being 2-0 down at Tynie and just limply accepting defeat because we are too scared of conceding more. If Stubbs had shut up shop we might never have won the Scottish Cup.

[Mcbizz1998]

Said it before, this time next season Rocky will be regarded as a class act and we'll be debating how much we should get from him from down south and ridiculing suggested bids by Celtic. Feel free to bookmark this and cast it up to me if I'm wrong!

I believe he has it in him, remember being impressed at the ER derby (0-0) when we played quite well.

[One Day Soon]

I spoke to LJ at the Q & A McGeady has shook hands on a deal with Hibs and is getting a medical tomorrow to check his knees in the main. No problems anticipated. The other player who he didn't name said we'll have never heard of him. He's from foreign climes, has a good pedigree, is a 6ft striker and in Lee's words is rapid fast. Both will be announced in the next 48 hours. He's hopeful another two will be coming in but players will have to be moved on two facilitate that. He spoke very well and I for one can't wait for the season to start

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Slightly concerned about an element here. I take the view that we need at least another five signings who are not young prospects but players who can do it from the off - one in central defence, one in midfield and two upfront. Let's say McGeady is one of them, the other guy we just don't yet know but let's give the benefit of the doubt. That leaves us looking for three more but whether we can bring them in depends on shifting others out first?

If that doesn't happen we are going to have problems. Our squad needed a major overhaul - particularly the starting eleven. McGeady - even assuming he stays fit for most games, which is a big supposition - is not going to be able to carry the rest by himself.

[PaulSmith]

How do you know this?
The CEO and manager were very clear last night, so if you are correct they were misleading us, which I can't see much point in.

The player himself said it. Several other players repeated it when they spoke with fans at events towards the end of last season.

O’Neill came up to watch him and left when he was subbed

Arsenal had clauses inserted for a reason and have history of doing this

CEO’s and managers will say what they need to say at the time.

[Groathillgrump]

Rocky needing "a thousand hours of defensive coaching" were words the manager used, I don't see him featuring much initially. Likewise Melkerson, he praised his attributes, but talked about need for coaching in basics to fulfill potential, neither of these two should have been starters last season, and won't be starting next season playing a lot of first team football I don't think.

I was trying to being kind to Rocky by not repeating the exact words the manager used. :wink:


Harry Clarke and the Hibs players knew fine well he wasn’t coming back to Hibs, any suggestion that LJ believed he had him for next season is nonsense.

According to Johnson Arsenal recalled Clarke last Friday, the day before our pre-season training started so I think I'll give the manager the benefit of the doubt on this.

[Winston Ingram]

BK told me Porto will not be sold this window.


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Did he mention if he was signing a new deal?

[CallumLaidlaw]

The player himself said it. Several other players repeated it when they spoke with fans at events towards the end of last season.

O’Neill came up to watch him and left when he was subbed

Arsenal had clauses inserted for a reason and have history of doing this

CEO’s and managers will say what they need to say at the time.

Kensell said they always knew that Arsenal preferred him to go to a Championship club so that was always a possibility.


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[WhileTheChief..]

What were people's views on Kensall?

My thinking is that he's not very good at his job and a lot of our problems started with his appointment.

Did he impress anyone? Piss anyone off? Or all a bit meh?

[CallumLaidlaw]

What were people's views on Kensall?

My thinking is that he's not very good at his job and a lot of our problems started with his appointment.

Did he impress anyone? Piss anyone off? Or all a bit meh?

I was really impressed with him tbh. Spoke well, happy to admit mistakes, he’s honest and has passion.


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[PaulSmith]

What were people's views on Kensall?

My thinking is that he's not very good at his job and a lot of our problems started with his appointment.

Did he impress anyone? Piss anyone off? Or all a bit meh?


He’s emotional and saw this personally on more than three occasions) and isn’t shy in giving his opinions of ex or current employees.

However, I think he also has a passion and knows what he wants to achieve (prob a CEO job in the EPL!) so knows that he has to deliver here or it’s back to a Commercial Role in football.

I think he’ll upgrade the things he can really control (infrastructure projects) but sitting on a recruitment committee with another one learning on the job (IG) and seeing income shrink from poor on the field performances will see him leave within 12 months by mutual consent/other job.

[Soldiersteve]

Remember the 5-5 game? Cruising along then bam level. Most times we would have tried to play match out but still went for it lost a couple more but crucially kept going for it and pulled it back at the death before air traffic control gave Lenny Airlines permission to take off.

If that what he means I'm in. One of the best adverts for Scottish football ever.
Absolutely!:aok:
Just not great for the ticker:greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

Remember the 5-5 game? Cruising along then bam level. Most times we would have tried to play match out but still went for it lost a couple more but crucially kept going for it and pulled it back at the death before air traffic control gave Lenny Airlines permission to take off.

If that what he means I'm in. One of the best adverts for Scottish football ever.

I'd personally rather we'd just won 3 nill. Much rather a ruthless Hibs than a sloppy Hibs who blow a lead like that.

[nonshinyfinish]

The 5–5 game isn't really an example of any kind of footballing philosophy. We needed to win by six goals so tightening up at 3–1 or whatever wouldn't make any sense.

[WhileTheChief..]

Thanks for the replies.

It would be good to hear from him if they do the Hibees Buzz tv thing again when the season's started.

[Eyrie]

The 5–5 game isn't really an example of any kind of footballing philosophy. We needed to win by six goals so tightening up at 3–1 or whatever wouldn't make any sense.

Correct.

Worth mentioning as well that Sevco were reeling at 3-0 and Whittaker almost made it 4-0 before they finally caught us on the break.

[A Hi-Bee]

We will win some and we will lose some thats the name of the game, with luck over time we will win many more than we lose, not gonna get ma knickers in a twist over his use of words. It's fitba after all every team will get beat now and again.
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