Demi Mitchell

[Unseen work]

Injured start of the year and came back after a couple of months then vanished again.

Came back start of the season for one sub appearance then injured again.

Came back against Celtic and we were told he was looking brilliant and like a new signing but he’s not been since since?

Anyone know what the update with him is?

I’m a big fan but it’s getting to the stage where we’re struggling to justify keeping him.

[hibsbollah]

He’s down the Albion Bar with McGeady, Shergar and that bass player from the Manics.

I really liked what I saw of him, he’s be a great option to change things up in wide positions when fatigue starts to play a role in the season.

[Since452]

I thought he was available again? It's a shame as i thought he was one of the very few shining lights during Maloney's time and thought he had a lot to offer.

[Unseen work]

I thought he was available again? It's a shame as i thought he was one of the very few shining lights during Maloney's time and thought he had a lot to offer.

Was on the bench against st Johnstone and never got on and then not in the squad against st Mirren.

Hopefully he’s not injured again.

[Frazerbob]

Squad player who needs to wait on his chance?

[Pretty Boy]

If he can get fit and stay fit then I think there is an opportunity there for him on the left in a 352.

After a very good start I think Cabraja has tailed off a bit, not a bad player by any stretch but his form has definitely dropped off. The only 2 big chances St Mirren created on Saturday both came from his defensive frailties.

[Nicho87]

He was looking razor Sharp a couple of weeks back before the Celtic game LJ said.

Can see him leaving in jan hasn’t worked out

[superfurryhibby]

If he can get fit and stay fit then I think there is an opportunity there for him on the left in a 352.

After a very good start I think Cabraja has tailed off a bit, not a bad player by any stretch but his form has definitely dropped off. The only 2 big chances St Mirren created on Saturday both came from his defensive frailties.

That left back/wing back position is very much up for grabs. Cabraja has done Ok, but he's lacking a bit of quality in terms of his delivery and seems a bit one paced. I would love to see Mitchell back and challenging. As it stands, I would be tempted to rest Cabraja and play Lewis just now.

[Tambo]

That's a good shout as I've not seen anything about him recently.

Could be a different option in the LWB position.

[jacomo]

If he can get fit and stay fit then I think there is an opportunity there for him on the left in a 352.

After a very good start I think Cabraja has tailed off a bit, not a bad player by any stretch but his form has definitely dropped off. The only 2 big chances St Mirren created on Saturday both came from his defensive frailties.


Yes indeed, he’d be a good option at LWB. But I must confess I had completely forgotten about him.

[The Modfather]

Is Oscar Macintyre in the mix to step up and make the LWB position his own in the same way Doig did?

[Tambo]

Is Oscar Macintyre in the mix to step up and make the LWB position his own in the same way Doig did?

Maybe but will probably see him more near towards the end of the season I think with Johnson saying he wants ready made players.

Not that Oscar is not capable of making the step up.

[Unseen work]

Good to see him training today.

[Brightside]

Is Oscar Macintyre in the mix to step up and make the LWB position his own in the same way Doig did?

Not yet. Expect him to start getting game time next year for sure.

[1620]

If he can get fit and stay fit then I think there is an opportunity there for him on the left in a 352.

After a very good start I think Cabraja has tailed off a bit, not a bad player by any stretch but his form has definitely dropped off. The only 2 big chances St Mirren created on Saturday both came from his defensive frailties.

I completely agree with you. During his first spell with the Jambos Mitchell was outstanding at LWB. If he could recapture that form he could really improve the team.

[SteveHFC]

If he can get fit and stay fit then I think there is an opportunity there for him on the left in a 352.

After a very good start I think Cabraja has tailed off a bit, not a bad player by any stretch but his form has definitely dropped off. The only 2 big chances St Mirren created on Saturday both came from his defensive frailties.

Would start Mitchell and give Cabraja a break for the next few games.

[Stevie Reid]

I missed the game on Saturday due to work, but did Cabraja not put over an excellent ball for big Myk’s disallowed goal, and then for Boyle’s chance at the back post?

I know highlights don’t tell the whole story, but he seemed to be heavily involved in our attacking play in the first half.

[superfurryhibby]

I missed the game on Saturday due to work, but did Cabraja not put over an excellent ball for big Myk’s disallowed goal, and then for Boyle’s chance at the back post?

I know highlights don’t tell the whole story, but he seemed to be heavily involved in our attacking play in the first half.

He did, but he also ballooned a few crosses from promising positions and seems to do this often. St Mirren had more joy from attacks down his flank too and he ran out of steam before being substituted.
Mitchell would add more quality on the ball and perhaps a bit more pace.

[Tyler Durden]

I missed the game on Saturday due to work, but did Cabraja not put over an excellent ball for big Myk’s disallowed goal, and then for Boyle’s chance at the back post?

I know highlights don’t tell the whole story, but he seemed to be heavily involved in our attacking play in the first half.

Hanlon crossed for Boyle.

Being harsh, arguably Cabraja should have kept himself onside for the disallowed one. He was looking right across the line

Poor for St Johnstone’s winning goal too.

[Cat Stanton]

Mitchell available for Friday: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-player-set-to-return-for-aberdeen-trip-as-lee-johnson-gives-update-on-injured-duo-3903391

[Billy Whizz]

Mitchell available for Friday: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-player-set-to-return-for-aberdeen-trip-as-lee-johnson-gives-update-on-injured-duo-3903391

One back and possibly another one out in Boyle. Can’t see him risked regardless of the injury extent

Is Daz away with the under 19’s too? Aitken was on the bench last week, can’t see him being on it on Friday, if he’s travelling back from France tomorrow

[MWHIBBIES]

I missed the game on Saturday due to work, but did Cabraja not put over an excellent ball for big Myk’s disallowed goal, and then for Boyle’s chance at the back post?

I know highlights don’t tell the whole story, but he seemed to be heavily involved in our attacking play in the first half.

It was a very easy pass for the disallowed goal. Newell made the hard pass.

Been pretty critical of Cabraja but he was fine Saturday. Should start on Friday

[Paulie Walnuts]

One back and possibly another one out in Boyle. Can’t see him risked regardless of the injury extent

Is Daz away with the under 19’s too? Aitken was on the bench last week, can’t see him being on it on Friday, if he’s travelling back from France tomorrow

Daz is in Nantes :agree:

[bayhibs]

Mitchell had the flu last week. Back in the squad for tomorrow.

[SHODAN]

Mitchell had the flu last week. Back in the squad for tomorrow.

Good stuff.

[superfurryhibby]

Mitchell had the flu last week. Back in the squad for tomorrow.

Excellent, probably too soon for him to start but I'm hoping he can start contributing soon. Technically decent, strong running and attack minded.

[Is It On....]

He’s down the Albion Bar with McGeady, Shergar and that bass player from the Manics.

I really liked what I saw of him, he’s be a great option to change things up in wide positions when fatigue starts to play a role in the season.

Saw Ritchie James at The Venue in the early 90s...hardly anyone there...Motown Junk had just been released and they were brilliant 🙂

[ian cruise]

He’s down the Albion Bar with McGeady, Shergar and that bass player from the Manics.

I really liked what I saw of him, he’s be a great option to change things up in wide positions when fatigue starts to play a role in the season.

Can we please try avoid such misinformation being spread on this board?

Richey James Edwards was a guitarist, Nicky Wire has always played bass for the Manics

[ian cruise]

Saw Ritchie James at The Venue in the early 90s...hardly anyone there...Motown Junk had just been released and they were brilliant 🙂

Fun fact, though he was a fantastic lyricist he was a pretty poor guitarist. The band used to have his guitar turned down and he mimed at shows

[green day]

Fun fact, though he was a fantastic lyricist he was a pretty poor guitarist. The band used to have his guitar turned down and he mimed at shows

I have clearly modelled my guitar technique on his in that case :greengrin

[Stevie Reid]

It was a very easy pass for the disallowed goal. Newell made the hard pass.

Been pretty critical of Cabraja but he was fine Saturday. Should start on Friday

I don’t think we’ll see a better pass than Newell’s all season. It did put Cabraja in a great position and I agree that it shouldn’t have been difficult for him to pick out big Myk - but the pace and direction on his pass was perfect, taking the two defenders and goalkeeper out of the equation, and ensuring MK had a tap in.

I thought it was a very good ball.

[superfurryhibby]

I don’t think we’ll see a better pass than Newell’s all season. It did put Cabraja in a great position and I agree that it shouldn’t have been difficult for him to pick out big Myk - but the pace and direction on his pass was perfect, taking the two defenders and goalkeeper out of the equation, and ensuring MK had a tap in.

I thought it was a very good ball.

It was a good pass, as you say, perfectly delivered. Not as easy as some seem to think, just a shame he was caught offside before making it.

[badabing67]

He's been out with the flu hopefully back in the squad tonight if not maybe next game

[GRA]

Signed in January. Played barely a dozen games for us. Started tonight for first time in ages but injured after 38 minutes. The guy is a permanent sick note!

[jeffers]

And was the same at his previous two clubs.

[Heisenberg]

He doesn’t fancy it. A horrendous signing and one quick check of his history at other clubs would’ve told you that.

[The Modfather]

I think Maggenis calls him injury prone.

[Nicho87]

Should be told free to find new club in morning

Wage thief of highest order confirmed

A player that wouldn’t even consider playing through the pain barrier

Broken nail, sub me gaffer

[Trinity Hibee]

Thing is we knew he had a bad injury history but we still Signed him. Sums up our recruitment . This is laughable with him and Magennis now.

[tamig]

Should be told free to find new club in morning

Wage thief of highest order confirmed

A player that wouldn’t even consider playing through the pain barrier

Broken nail, sub me gaffer

Please stop this wage thief pish.

[loanheadhibby]

I’ll drive him back to England free of charge. And I’ll drop Henderson & Magennis back in Glasgow.

[Nicho87]

Please stop this wage thief pish.

Sorry boss

How about complete waste of money we’ve wasted on a player never available

[Stuart93]

Get him gone in January.

Magennis isn’t far behind him either

[Carheenlea]

Will be the last we see if him. Will be back on the injured list for remainder of his time and will surely be allowed to move for free at January window. One of many who will need to be moved on to try and clear the decks for a probable new manger.

[The Modfather]

He’s not going anywhere as no one will sign him. How long are we stuck with him & Doidge before we can get them of the wage bill?

[Trinity Hibee]

He’s not going anywhere as no one will sign him. How long are we stuck with him & Doidge before we can get them of the wage bill?

If no one signs him then just pay him off. Completely pointless him being here

[MelbourneHibees]

He’s not going anywhere as no one will sign him. How long are we stuck with him & Doidge before we can get them of the wage bill?
June 2024 for Mitchell.

[bingo70]

Was he injured tonight when he got subbed?

I just thought he looked mikes off it from the first minute.

[#2 Double Tap]

Been a dreadful signing.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He doesn’t fancy it. A horrendous signing and one quick check of his history at other clubs would’ve told you that.

Yup. He’s a coward.

Rubbed his thigh a couple of times yet he was fine when he got the ball. Then developed a phantom limp on the way off.

[Carheenlea]

If no one signs him then just pay him off. Completely pointless him being here


June 2024 for Mitchell.

As Trinity suggests - a deal may need to be negotiated with him and move on for both parties.

[HibsGW]

Please one day can we stop signing players who are never fit and have never been fit at previous teams.

[Hiber-nation]

Was he injured tonight when he got subbed?

I just thought he looked miles off it from the first minute.

That's what I thought. Wasn't at it from the first whistle. I've defended Johnson before but it was an astonishing decision to start him tonight.

[DaveF]

On that 40mins, I've seen enough so he can absolutely be added to the let go list.

No way should he be blocking a path for the lad MacIntyre.

[Mcbizz1998]

Why was our first choice left back dropped for the clearly unfit Mitchell and then replaced by poor old Lewy who has also hardly played, when Cabraja was on the bench?!

[B.H.F.C]

Was he injured tonight when he got subbed?

I just thought he looked mikes off it from the first minute.

I thought the same. He didn’t look terribly enthusiastic to be back on the park either.

Sure we’re stuck with him for another year and a half as well.

[GreenCastle]

Was mental to start him.

He’s hardly played for months - 22 mins since April and he starts.

Desperation from the staff and you do wonder who is making these decisions at the club.

[CL0762]

LJ said to sky he’s had a bit of an illness and recently had a baby, but didn’t think it would effect him that much.

He’s no started for months, and thought it was a good idea to throw him in from the start?

[sean]

Why was our first choice left back dropped for the clearly unfit Mitchell and then replaced by poor old Lewy who has also hardly played, when Cabraja was on the bench?!

baffling and worrying.

[The Modfather]

LJ said to sky he’s had a bit of an illness and recently had a baby, but didn’t think it would effect him that much.

He’s no started for months, and thought it was a good idea to throw him in from the start?

Certainly explains his lack of appearances the last 9 months!

[The Harp Awakes]

Why was our first choice left back dropped for the clearly unfit Mitchell and then replaced by poor old Lewy who has also hardly played, when Cabraja was on the bench?!

Said exactly the same to my laddie at the game. Shows the Manager has little confidence in Cabraja. And he's not anywhere near one of our worse signings.

Doesn't look good.

[Smartie]

Why was our first choice left back dropped for the clearly unfit Mitchell and then replaced by poor old Lewy who has also hardly played, when Cabraja was on the bench?!

That was a strange shout.

I like Lewis and he still very much has his uses but he’s not a wingback any more.

I can only assume Cabraja was less than 100% fit and they didn’t want to have to bring him on that early.

[CMac1988]

That was a strange shout.

I like Lewis and he still very much has his uses but he’s not a wingback any more.

I can only assume Cabraja was less than 100% fit and they didn’t want to have to bring him on that early.

Strange indeed. If Magennis isn't fit enough to make then bench as he has a niggle then why is Cabraja there? If he's got them you'd have thought he'd come on in place of Mitchell.

That said Stevenson came on and managed to get up the park much more than Mitchell did despite his age and pace. Didn't do himself any favours with their 2nd goal but Hanlon was the one who dropped him man to pick up the one already being marked by Lewis not giving Lewis the chance to get on to the striker quick enough. The less said about Porteous the better but he's another playing out of position. Time to get back to 4 at the back and drop one of Paul or Ryan.

Back to Mitchell if he wasn't ready he shouldn't be starting. If he is and that's all he has to give before pulling up again then it's time to get rid.

[Hibby70]

LJ said to sky he’s had a bit of an illness and recently had a baby, but didn’t think it would effect him that much.

He’s no started for months, and thought it was a good idea to throw him in from the start?

Think he got taken off because his waters broke.

[Scotty Leither]

Went backwards with the ball most of the time. Twice Hanlon ran into the space that he couldn’t/wouldn’t run into. Another crushingly disappointing signing.

[JammyDoidger]

Waste Of a jersey. Will be playing in the English non league after us.

[Since452]

Breaks down more than a clapped out Vauxhall Astra. Need to find a way of moving him on. Showed promise when he first arrived but unfortunately now a complete waste of a wage.

[JohnM1875]

I honestly think he just doesn't want to be here. Maybe doesn't want to be a footballer at all. We need to try everything to move him on and let him get back down south.

[Not In The Know]

He missed the game the other week Cause he had a cold. Ffs. Heart of a mouse.

[SHODAN]

We won't see him again, no point worrying.

[hibee-boys]

Seems to have been here for ages but other than a couple of goals against lower league opposition has contributed very little. Another that will be on a half decent wage that we’re getting nothing from. Scary to think the wages we’re throwing at players who’ve delivered nothing, or very little, for this club as yet.

[MrRobot]

Thought he’d be a decent signing but think we are best trying to offload. No idea how he got a start last night :dunno:

[Hibs90]

Was a terrible signing from the start

[basehibby]

Was surprising to see Mitchell start and it soon became apparent he wasn't fully fit as he could not beat a man and looked reluctant to venture forward. Taking him off after 35 mins made it a truly baffling decision to start him in the 1st place. Surely coming off the bench for 20 mins would make more sense for a player returning from injury!

[Since452]

Was surprising to see Mitchell start and it soon became apparent he wasn't fully fit as he could not beat a man and looked reluctant to venture forward. Taking him off after 35 mins made it a truly baffling decision to start him in the 1st place. Surely coming off the bench for 20 mins would make more sense for a player returning from injury!

He picked up a knock during the game as was holding his leg. I think he was fit enough to start but looked rusty. The starting lineup looked to me as if we thought it was going to be a walk in the park. Starting someone who has barely kicked a ball this season was strange.

[Northernhibee]

He picked up a knock during the game as was holding his leg. I think he was fit enough to start but looked rusty. The starting lineup looked to me as if we thought it was going to be a walk in the park. Starting someone who has barely kicked a ball this season was strange.
I thought Stevenson gave us more going forward, a few good passes, got forward, and some nice balls into the box.

[Brooster]

This situation is one of the reasons why we are losing at home to teams like Ross County:

1. We should be playing with a back 4 and Cabraja should be the LB.
2. We shouldn't still be relying on Lewis Stevenson.
3. Mitchell is an awful signing and shouldn't be anywhere near our first team.
4. If Cabraja is unfit or out of form why isn't Oscar McIntyre getting a chance?

As every game goes by I question the coaching staff's ability to do what's right.

[hibsbollah]

I see his partner gave birth last night. Congratulations to him and hopefully he can become a focused better player going forward. Being fully fit would help.

[danhibees1875]

I see his partner gave birth last night. Congratulations to him and hopefully he can become a focused better player going forward. Being fully fit would help.

My baby is due next year and I've been reading the odd thing here and there about parenting, I'm sure there was something in there about laser sharp focus on account of all the sleep and relaxation time a newborn brings. :agree:

[Stuart93]

This situation is one of the reasons why we are losing at home to teams like Ross County:

1. We should be playing with a back 4 and Cabraja should be the LB.
2. We shouldn't still be relying on Lewis Stevenson.
3. Mitchell is an awful signing and shouldn't be anywhere near our first team.
4. If Cabraja is unfit or out of form why isn't Oscar McIntyre getting a chance?

As every game goes by I question the coaching staff's ability to do what's right.

I think starting 5 defensive minded players against Ross county at home is also a problem. No need for it

[raeburnhibs]

I think starting 5 defensive minded players against Ross county at home is also a problem. No need for it

Why change a winning system from earlier in the season? Rocky or Hanlon not both. Cabraja in. Can Cadden play right back? If not play somebody who can. Demi Mitchell has never been a solution to left back. Don't sub off the only goalscorer we have at half-time just cause he is on a booking. Manage this situation by talking with him at half time. Don't replace a conventional centre forward with one who has shown consistently he is more comfortable drifting out wide. Don't start Henderson, he doesn't have it. Start Campbell in place of somebody else, he at least makes late runs forward to support strikers. Kenneh should be persevered with. Melkerson is not ready to start. Tavares similarly sub only.

Stop making illogical luck dip decisions when we have all seen enough of them to know these decisions are bizarre at best

[hibsbollah]

My baby is due next year and I've been reading the odd thing here and there about parenting, I'm sure there was something in there about laser sharp focus on account of all the sleep and relaxation time a newborn brings. :agree:

:greengrin point taken. It can effect people different ways, personally it made me decide to focus on my career a bit more.

[loanheadhibby]

Was a terrible signing from the start
Rumours are that we tried to get rid on the last deadline day but the deal fell through.
As you say a terrible signing on a par with Kyle Magennis.

[bod]

We won't see him again, no point worrying.

If he’s taking a wage & not up to standard then we should be worried,
hopefully we move him on next window

[hibsbollah]

Rumours are that we tried to get rid on the last deadline day but the deal fell through.
As you say a terrible signing on a par with Kyle Magennis.

:dunno: except Magennis has returned playing really well in the last game he’s just played?

[B.H.F.C]

:dunno: except Magennis has returned playing really well in the last game he’s just played?

I wouldn’t say Magennis has returned playing really well. Looked decent in his cameos of the bench, let us down against St Johnstone, little impact against Aberdeen then injured again.

Hopefully he can come back after the international break but we’ve been saying that for most of his time here.

[hibsbollah]

I wouldn’t say Magennis has returned playing really well. Looked decent in his cameos of the bench, let us down against St Johnstone, little impact against Aberdeen then injured again.

Hopefully he can come back after the international break but we’ve been saying that for most of his time here.

He was the best player on the pitch against St Johnstone, so, yeah, I stand by my statement that he came back, playing really well. He made a stupid tackle on 70 minutes and got himself sent off,that’s a different discussion, and you clearly brought that up because you want to go in a predictably negative direction.

Things have conspired against us with him, but this bull crap about him being some sort of mistake or error is just that, utter bull crap. He and McGeady were supposedly the experienced talent that could push on to challenging for 3rd and we’ve had some bad luck there, no question. But what’s the point you’re actually making? You doubt his ability? Because he was absolute quality in the St Johnstone game, you’d need your eyes painted on not to see that.

[B.H.F.C]

He was the best player on the pitch against St Johnstone, so, yeah, I stand by my statement that he came back, playing really well. He made a stupid tackle on 70 minutes and got himself sent off,that’s a different discussion, and you clearly brought that up because you want to go in a predictably negative direction.

Things have conspired against us with him, but this bull crap about him being some sort of mistake or error is just that, utter bull crap. He and McGeady were supposedly the experienced talent that could push on to challenging for 3rd and we’ve had some bad luck there, no question. But what’s the point you’re actually making? You doubt his ability? Because he was absolute quality in the St Johnstone game, you’d need your eyes painted on not to see that.

I was merely disagreeing that he’s come back playing really well. Particularly in his last game that you mentioned. Did you really think he played really well against Aberdeen, thought he was fairly anonymous myself.

He did play well for an hour or so against St Johnstone. Looked decent in a couple of his appearances from the bench. But overall he’s not really positively impacted the team as we’d hope IMO, not helped by the fact that he’s out as soon as he’s back again.

[jeffers]

I was merely disagreeing that he’s come back playing really well. Particularly in his last game that you mentioned. Did you really think he played really well against Aberdeen, thought he was fairly anonymous myself.

He did play well for an hour or so against St Johnstone. Looked decent in a couple of his appearances from the bench. But overall he’s not really positively impacted the team as we’d hope IMO, not helped by the fact that he’s out as soon as he’s back again.

I thought he was anonymous against Aberdeen too and should have been hooked earlier. I don’t think he’s been bad in other games, but wouldn’t say he’s stood out either.

[One Day Soon]

He was the best player on the pitch against St Johnstone, so, yeah, I stand by my statement that he came back, playing really well. He made a stupid tackle on 70 minutes and got himself sent off,that’s a different discussion, and you clearly brought that up because you want to go in a predictably negative direction.

Things have conspired against us with him, but this bull crap about him being some sort of mistake or error is just that, utter bull crap. He and McGeady were supposedly the experienced talent that could push on to challenging for 3rd and we’ve had some bad luck there, no question. But what’s the point you’re actually making? You doubt his ability? Because he was absolute quality in the St Johnstone game, you’d need your eyes painted on not to see that.


I remain unconvinced about the McGeady signing. We must be paying him quite a wedge by our standards to be sitting in the stands injured. I'm not sure when he's due back to fitness but whenever that is he'll have to have one hell of an impact to justify the opportunity cost of signing him in the first place. I don't think there can be any debate about Magennis being a good player because he undoubtedly is. The problem is that even if he was Messi he's little use to us unless he can stay fit and on the park consistently.

On another note I can't see any way that Tavares, Melkersen or Henderson can make it while they all remain miniaturised in both height and build.

[tonyrougier123]

I remain unconvinced about the McGeady signing. We must be paying him quite a wedge by our standards to be sitting in the stands injured. I'm not sure when he's due back to fitness but whenever that is he'll have to have one hell of an impact to justify the opportunity cost of signing him in the first place. I don't think there can be any debate about Magennis being a good player because he undoubtedly is. The problem is that even if he was Messi he's little use to us unless he can stay fit and on the park consistently.

On another note I can't see any way that Tavares, Melkersen or Henderson can make it while they all remain miniaturised in both height and build.

I said it when we signed McGeady it was a shocker,we’re in to November guy still isn’t back.just pure waste because we have a terrible set up behind the management and let’s face it the jury’s out on that as well.
We got Boyle back and thank god for that! A committed loyal hibs legend who has been easily one of the best players I’ve seen at Easter road for contribution to the cause.and a great guy,shirks nothing loves the club,we need more of that.

Stubbs used say we need to sign the right types and under him on the whole we did.there’s gems out there but we seem to miss the boat more often than not.

[BoomtownHibees]

:dunno: except Magennis has returned playing really well in the last game he’s just played?

Have you forgotten the Aberdeen game? Don’t blame you if you’ve wiped it from your memory however Magennis was anonymous in that game, which was the last he’s just played

[Unseen work]

Surprised Johnson saying he came off with a calf/fitness issue as he was cramping up a bit and expected him to last longer.

I get not feeling well and having a kid a couple of days before may take it out of you, however I’d expect him to still last longer than 35-40 minutes.

He seems to look after himself fitness wise (not injury) so I can understand how Johnson never saw it coming.

What I would say though as it looked obvious from the first minute he was struggling, so you’d think it would have been noted in the warm up.

[loanheadhibby]

He was the best player on the pitch against St Johnstone, so, yeah, I stand by my statement that he came back, playing really well. He made a stupid tackle on 70 minutes and got himself sent off,that’s a different discussion, and you clearly brought that up because you want to go in a predictably negative direction.

Things have conspired against us with him, but this bull crap about him being some sort of mistake or error is just that, utter bull crap. He and McGeady were supposedly the experienced talent that could push on to challenging for 3rd and we’ve had some bad luck there, no question. But what’s the point you’re actually making? You doubt his ability? Because he was absolute quality in the St Johnstone game, you’d need your eyes painted on not to see that.

Fair point he was playing well against St Johnstone, absolute quality I'm not so sure.
I'm not convinced he will play many games for us on a regular basis hence my statement that he has been a very poor signing.

[The Baldmans Comb]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.

[JimBHibees]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.

Dear oh dear absolute nonsense

[Since452]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.

Quite a bizarre take

[Brightside]

Have you forgotten the Aberdeen game? Don’t blame you if you’ve wiped it from your memory however Magennis was anonymous in that game, which was the last he’s just played

First half he was excellent as were Hibs.

[Colr]

Demi is half the player he could be (get it?)

[Groathillgrump]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.


I'm not Lee Johnson's biggest fan but if you're gonna slag him off at least try to get his name right.

[BoomtownHibees]

First half he was excellent as were Hibs.

What was he excellent at in the Aberdeen game? Can’t really remember him contributing too much, if anything at all. To be fair to him I also think he was being asked to play in strange position

[Jones28]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.

Arrogance and laziness for…trying to re introduce a player to the first team?

[Hibbyradge]

Never kicked a ball in months, recovering from both illness and injury with heid allover the place and rightly so due to his partners imminent baby.

What could possibly go wrong in a crucial must win game against a hard physical and well drilled defensive side like County.

The laziness and arrogance of Johnston is just astounding and his lack of understanding of Scittish football off the scale.

Laziness?

Did you expect him to put on a pair of boots and play?