Doidge

[Torto7062]

Saw him back training at HTC last Saturday wondering if he will get a second chance now Myko and Nizzy are away...thoughts

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Not needing its own thread

[timewilltell]

Saw him back training at HTC last Saturday wondering if he will get a second chance now Myko and Nizzy are away...thoughts

Please no…… not good enough.

[Bridge hibs]

Saw him back training at HTC last Saturday wondering if he will get a second chance now Myko and Nizzy are away...thoughts

No I think he will be away by the start of the season, thats based on nothing other than we need better and I think he is a good bargaining tool if we need to negotiate with other Scottish teams for players, for example Baccus from St Mirren or Levit/McGrath Dundee Utd

[Bridge hibs]

Not needing its own thread

Why not, its a forum for discussion isnt it ?

[Torto7062]

Please no…… not good enough.


Tend to agree not sure how his contract looks just now, he never exactly done well at Killie

[hibee-boys]

Never looked the same after than injury but even so I don’t think he offers what LJ is looking for in a front 3. Wish the guy all the best but I would suspect he’ll be moved on if possible.

[jeffers]

Hope he’s away too, finished at our level. He wasn’t exactly mobile before his injury, it’s had a dramatic impact on him. Another poor decision giving him a new deal before it was clear if he’d got over the surgery.

[GreenGray]

He’s done unfortunately, his injury has ruined him. Would rather give Melkersen a chance


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[MWHIBBIES]

Doidge before injury, absolutely. The current version, not sure he's got it.

[Nicho87]

No.

Will be on a decent wage I think, time to move on out permanently

[wookie70]

I've never been a big fan but he did start to look a bit sharper in the last 10 games or so last season so perhaps he may have a chance. I'd probably look elsewhere but you would have to see what he was like now compared to when he went on loan. We will have all the stats so if they are close to what they were pre-injury then he could be a useful squad player

[B.H.F.C]

We’ll still be looking to move him on. And rightly so.

The outgoings are important again this window and we’re doing well on that so hopefully he is added to the list.

[WeeRussell]

Seems a really good lad and hope he can get back to enjoying some decent form and regular football whatever level it may be. Won’t be with us though.

[Since452]

Not so long ago I was singing Doidges praises and thankful we had him instead of Skankland. A Wales call-up looked a matter of when not if. Completely different player since his injury. If he could rediscover that form then he'd absolutely be an asset. I think he'll be moved on through. Very surprised if he wasn't.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I think he has earned an opportunity to prove himself after a good pre season. I’d keep him for now, and if it’s not working loan him out in Jan.

Saying that, I’d be looking for us to still be recruiting a first choice number 9

[Smartie]

I think he has earned an opportunity to prove himself after a good pre season. I’d keep him for now, and if it’s not working loan him out in Jan.

Saying that, I’d be looking for us to still be recruiting a first choice number 9

He maybe deserves an opportunity but not a big, long, sustained one.

If he shows something early enough that he's going to be able to contribute then he might earn the right to stay a bit longer.

We need to be mindful that there is a serious risk we end up being a rehabilitation centre for dud footballers who are never going to contribute sufficiently at Hibs though. Doidge isn't alone in having an awful lot to prove.

You could pick well over half a team that we're either supporting through a dodgy spell or persevering with against better judgment based on a belief that there's a "player in there" and that's not going to have us finishing where we want to.

[tonyrougier123]

Big doidge works tirelessly,every bit as good as what most clubs have up front. I wouldn’t be quick to off load the big man. Perfect age now as well,wealth of experience and mcinness clearly liked him also as he played him alot. Can frustrate with his finishing at times but always looks a handful.worth keeping around.

[HendoDelivered]

Love Doidge but not good enough for where we want to be

[cameronw-hfc]

If he's fine being a plan b option in stuffy games where we need to mix it up a bit, I'd let him stay around for 6 months and see what he can offer. Wouldn't be bothered either way really although he's been a good player for us and would be sad to see him leave in a sense, he's never really looked the same since the injury.

[FitbaFolkKen]

He’s a big earner and that will probably see us try and move him on.

I like him, great attitude. Nothing would make me happier than watching him sclaff, arse and head his way to 25 goals this season from the crosses of Boyle and Youan.


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[greenlex]

Not needing its own thread

Oh no it’s the thread police. Scarper.

[Hermit Crab]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

He’s a big earner and that will probably see us try and move him on.

I like him, great attitude. Nothing would make me happier than watching him sclaff, arse and head his way to 25 goals this season from the crosses of Boyle and Youan.


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What about if Melkerson or McKiridy score 26, would that not make you happier?


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[Forza Fred]

He’s a big earner and that will probably see us try and move him on.

I like him, great attitude. Nothing would make me happier than watching him sclaff, arse and head his way to 25 goals this season from the crosses of Boyle and Youan.


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We can try and move him on, but he’ll only go to aclub within daily travelling distance from Edinburgh due to his previously publicised domestic situation I reckon.

[neil7908]

We must have a pretty sizeable chunk of our wage budget spent on guys that aren't going to get a look in. Doidge signed a new deal when he was banging them in so will likely be on good money. Lots of info on here that McKirdy is on big money for the coming season. Likely that Melkersen and Tavares won't have moved here to be on peanuts either.

Magennis finding a new club is a start but we really need to be more careful going forward about our signings. Not everyone will be a success but the amount of money we're paying players to sit on the bench or in the stands likely to have a huge impact on our potential recruitment going forward.

[MWHIBBIES]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

:faf:

Lucky goals like the belter that secured 3rd. Top player before his injury.

[Allant1981]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Each to their own but no way he was that bad

[MWHIBBIES]

Each to their own but no way he was that bad

It's a fact he wasn't that bad. He scored more goals than them all combined and played every week in a side that finished 3rd. Ridiculous comparison.

[Bridge hibs]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Utter rubbish, by all means not the classiest but grafted and scored goals, never the worst Striker and to place im in the bracket of those named is utter pap. I would advise that when you renew your season ticket then request a seat that faces the pitch !!

[tonyrougier123]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

I’ve seen some belters of posts but that’s up there HC. No way is big doidge keeping that company of below par or past it signings.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Maybe the manager will give him a chance before the league campaign starts.
Just not the same after his injury,he was really playing well up until then.

[Stuart93]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Absolute nonsense

[lyonhibs]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Hahahaha. Statistically miles better than any of the dumplings you mention

[Winston Ingram]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

What absolute drivel :LOL:

[JammyDoidger]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

You're at it. Big Doidge was on fire, at one point I even wanted him in ahead of Nisbet, was close to a Wales call up when he was playing well for us.

[MWHIBBIES]

Rarely do you see such agreement on Hibs.net

[Aldo]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.


HC whilst I always look forward to your input you’ve dropped a changer here.
Doidge on his game was an integral part of the team. As for lucky goals…
I’m sure if you ask any striker they’d be happy with any type of goal.
Important thing is they went in.

FWIW he was no where near as bad as the players you’ve mentioned above.
His career goalscoring record confirms this.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Doidge wasn’t the most stylish striker by any means but for two seasons he was very decent for us.

[Winston Ingram]

Rarely do you see such agreement on Hibs.net

Let's no go overboard. It will probably go down in history as one of the most ridiculous things ever posted on this forum. :greengrin

[Since452]

Put it this way. Give me Doidge over McKirdy every day of the week. He's had a bad injury but he's a proven goal scorer at this level. If he can get that form back we have a very good striker in the building already. Second half of last season at Killie gives me signs of optimism.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Utter crap and we need to get rid??..........not exactly selling him to prospective buyers. With a decent pre-season and maybe a confidence boost, I can see him being a decent replacement for Fletcher at Dundee United. Might be a deal to be struck for their midfielder that we are looking at.

[Aldo]

Put it this way. Give me Doidge over McKirdy every day of the week. He's had a bad injury but he's a proven goal scorer at this level. If he can get that form back we have a very good striker in the building already. Second half of last season at Killie gives me signs of optimism.

Friend who is a Killie ST Holder says he wasn’t very mobile
But when ball was played up to him he was ok and set up a few goals/chances.
Not sure not being mobile is what we need tbh!

[DH1875]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.


Your not only wrong about Doidge, your doing Sodje a disservice too. Was descent enough in his first season and probably saved us from relegation that year.

[LaMotta]

Your not only wrong about Doidge, your doing Sodje a disservice too. Was descent enough in his first season and probably saved us from relegation that year.

:agree: Sodje was ok for us. Trakys wasnt even that bad - never scored but put in some good performances in victories. Wasnt around for long either.

[blackpoolhibs]

Doidge was half decent for a while, but come on folks, he's a slow battering ram that the way we play now is not needed unless we are going to start throwing it long in the last 10 minutes.

We need better than Doidge.

[hibee-boys]

He obviously wouldn’t be a starting number 9 for us but if he decides to stay I’ve no issue with him seeing out his contract. Never doubted his commitment and effort whilst at Hibs and played a vital goal scoring role for a reasonable time pre injury.

[Lendo]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

The most shocking thing about this list is that McKirdy isn’t on it.

[EdinMike]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Hurtardo ? And Doidge actually had goals to his name, McKirdy ?

[B.H.F.C]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Doidge has scored 36 goals for Hibs. He’s not even close to be comparable to those mentioned.

We shouldn’t be seeing him playing for Hibs this season but your post is ridiculous.

[superfurryhibby]

Doidge has scored 36 goals for Hibs. He’s not even close to be comparable to those mentioned.

We shouldn’t be seeing him playing for Hibs this season but your post is ridiculous.

It's attention seeking nonsense. Baffling why anyone would bother to type that kind of stuff, I just don't get it.

The manager will have the chance to re-assess Doidge now that he's back in training. He's going to be in the final year of his contract and not the most urgent of the need to move on players in our squad.

I liked him once he got going at Hibs, he was awkward, linked well with Nisbet and scored a decent number of goals before injury. That said, I would imagine he'll be given the chance to find a new club.

[Brightside]

What absolute drivel :LOL:

I'm thinking drink was taken.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm thinking drink was taken.

Doubt it, he's posted worse about Doidge in the past.

[SHODAN]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

Come on mate, you know that's a stretch.

[WeeRussell]

Come on mate, you know that's a stretch.

I’m sure HC does, and he’s got his intended target coming back for multiple nibbles.

A bit naughty but can’t fault the quality.

[Hibiza]

Christian , a great guy but best he moved on .

[MagicSwirlingShip]

He maybe deserves an opportunity but not a big, long, sustained one.

If he shows something early enough that he's going to be able to contribute then he might earn the right to stay a bit longer.

We need to be mindful that there is a serious risk we end up being a rehabilitation centre for dud footballers who are never going to contribute sufficiently at Hibs though. Doidge isn't alone in having an awful lot to prove.

You could pick well over half a team that we're either supporting through a dodgy spell or persevering with against better judgment based on a belief that there's a "player in there" and that's not going to have us finishing where we want to.

Aye, fair dues.

At least a pre season I’d say! His goals and efforts over the years in my opinion deserves that.

If not, and he moves on, he goes with best wishes. Good player for Hibs, came through some adversity early on to really turn it on for us.

[Springbank]

Christian , a great guy but best he moved on .

In a nutshell

[Hibees1973]

Cumbersome, awkward, slow and stiff are the first four adjectives that come my mind regarding Doidge.

He did go on the occasional streaky scoring run for us, but as an experienced, older player it's telling he was sent out on loan by Johnson.

Has he improved during his time at Kilmarnock. No.

Clearly one who must be moved on and an upgrade required.

[Aldo]

Cumbersome, awkward, slow and stiff are the first four adjectives that come my mind regarding Doidge.

He did go on the occasional streaky scoring run for us, but as an experienced, older player it's telling he was sent out on loan by Johnson.

Has he improved during his time at Kilmarnock. No.

Clearly one who must be moved on and an upgrade required.

We are talking here about Doidge post injury??

I personally think he was an integral part of the team that
finished 3rd and got to the SCF. Scored the goal that
Beat the Dons cementing 3rd and the second in a flowing move
To best Utd in SCSF??

Not good enough now I would agree

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m sure HC does, and he’s got his intended target coming back for multiple nibbles.

A bit naughty but can’t fault the quality.

I mean, he isn't trolling. He's been posting this opinion for Doidge for literally years. Which he is quite entitled to do of course. Long before I ever posted on here about Doidge.

[HoboHarry]

Come on mate, you know that's a stretch.
Stretch is being kind, absolute bollocks is what it is.

[allezsauzee]

Given that LJ was willing to put him out on a season's loan to Killie replacing him with a reasonably unknown quantity in Myko, I'd be surprised if Doidge's 3 goals in 22 games last season will have convinced our manager that he's worth a place in our squad.

[HFC93]

He should have been one of the first out the door when the season ended. One of the worst strikers I've ever seen in a Hibs shirt, half season of lucky goals, nowhere near good enough for this level. File under Akpo Sodje, Shefti Kuqi, Junior Agogo and Valdas Trakys etc etc.

This has to be trolling.

[Sloop67]

I'd be amazed if he pulls on a Hibs shirt next season, surely his ship has sailed .

[JimBHibees]

I'd be amazed if he pulls on a Hibs shirt next season, surely his ship has sailed .

Likely depend how quickly we get strikers in. Can see him playing a part early friendlies to get him up to speed with likely a move this window to another team.

[JimBHibees]

Stretch is being kind, absolute bollocks is what it is.

Pretty much :greengrin

[ChuckNor]

Apparently hit a bit of form toward the end of the season for Killie. Wouldn’t write him off just yet.

[Torto7062]

2 goals today.....he's no finished 🤣🤣

[Heisenberg]

Doidgeball is BACK

[tonyrougier123]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5S2GML0bojU&feature=share

[ElginHibbie]

Ballon d'Oidge to the haters (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeTogfJoeQE&ab_channel=Ashe)

[SHODAN]

He has returned.

[MrRobot]

Love that guy, hope stays as backup.

[Torto7062]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5S2GML0bojU&feature=share


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Bridge hibs]

Still think the big man will be away

[Dashing Bob S]

Let Europe tremble

[Glory Lurker]

Mind the excitement when he came on in the LC semi? That's where we are now. This time, he's properly fixed. Get intae thum, Doidger!

[Paul1642]

I’m still far from decided and won’t let two goals against Edinburgh City sway me. What does give me hope is memories of pre injury Doidge. The guy who couldn’t stop scoring and must have been a whisker away from being called up to a pretty strong wales team.

That player must still be in there and he can re find that form he’s a good as Nisbet. The post injury Doidge however was pretty terrible and we have no room for that if we want to be pushing for 3rd and European progression. The balls firmly in his court and he fact that he played today must suggest he’s LJ hasn’t completely written him off, and Doidge took the chance which if nothing else will do wonders for his confidence. I hope it works out and if he finds his top form he’s as good as any new signing.

I also just quite like him and for his sake too would be nice to see things go well.

[eastmainsmsh]

Horrendous injury a good pre season and he could recover his previous form

[BlackSheep]

The thing I’ll say about Doidge is he won’t give up and has some semblance of loyalty. I say that as I saw him very frequently at our home games when he wasn’t playing for Killie last year, sat in hospitality but not staring at his phone the whole game like a lot of the other lads do.

If he has the right mentality and has restored some fitness then he certainly will prove a few doubters wrong.

[Since452]

Delighted for Doidge. Only a friendly but goals do wonders.

[Donegal Hibby]

Still think the big man will be away
I think he will be away too , don't think he fits into the manager's plans . Do think he could be used in getting Levitt tbh . He'd score a fair few goals for Dundee Utd in the championship imo .

[Ronniekirk]

Well if it wasn’t for his goals today we wouldn’t of won .Let’s see how he goes but we know the Mansgervwants another striker in But he may not be too unhappy keeping Doidge as well if he can show he can still score and play a role in the team even if just off the bench

[HIBS NUTS]

He was hibs best player today, against poor opposition

[FitbaFolkKen]

What about if Melkerson or McKiridy score 26, would that not make you happier?


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[hfc-1875]

Wasn’t at the game today, but I’d think about keeping him. Wouldn’t have him near the starting 11 but could be useful and a different option if we’re chasing a goal late in a game.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Wasn’t at the game today, but I’d think about keeping him. Wouldn’t have him near the starting 11 but could be useful and a different option if we’re chasing a goal late in a game.
It really depends how well we recruit. Last season, for the amount of game time McKirdy had from the bench there's no doubt he would have contributed more.

Also when you see us chucking on a centre half with no football after a year long injury with 10 to play at tynecastle needing a goal, you have to question why he wasn't in our squad.

Depends how much he's on too. If he's happy to play the role, then an option as a sub from the bench for when we need to mix it up late in games I'd keep him around.

[SHODAN]

By all accounts he's settled in Edinburgh and likely more than happy to run out his contract as a backup player. Works for me.

[Glory Lurker]

He was hibs best player today, against poor opposition

Miaow. What does that say about the rest?

[Lancs Harp]

Look, it was the first friendly. If Doidge is the answer then we're in trouble he just isnt good enough for where we need to be. We (quite rightly) get upset with our Scottish football is the pub league tab. Most English football fans would piss themselves to death at an spl club leading with Alf and Doidge.
We need to be at a better level.

[Carheenlea]

By all accounts he's settled in Edinburgh and likely more than happy to run out his contract as a backup player. Works for me.

Not sure what kind of money he’s on, but if nothing extravagant then a decent alternative be that as an occasional starter or tactical change from bench.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

he's no finished 🤣🤣

You're right, he's Welsh.😉

[MWHIBBIES]

Look, it was the first friendly. If Doidge is the answer then we're in trouble he just isnt good enough for where we need to be. We (quite rightly) get upset with our Scottish football is the pub league tab. Most English football fans would piss themselves to death at an spl club leading with Alf and Doidge.
We need to be at a better level.

2 guys with hundreds of goals in England between them? Why would that be so funny?

[Lancs Harp]

At a lower league level mate. If youre happy leading with Doidge and Alf then fair enough. Get back to me latter in the season with their contributions.

[JohnM1875]

If there's any truth in the Levitt stuff I think Doidge could be used in that deal. No doubt he would easily get double figures in the Championship, maybe 20 goals. They've lost Fletcher as well so will need a striker.

Love the big man, but we need to be aiming for better.

Chuffed he played well today though. And if he ends up staying we could do far worse than him as a backup.

[Brooster]

Doidge looked very good today and it's obvious ALF has class.

[Hibbyradge]

Doidge looked very good today and it's obvious ALF has class.

Doidge gets an assist and scores twice yet folk don't want to give him any credit.

Minds are made up.

[basehibby]

Doidge gets an assist and scores twice yet folk don't want to give him any credit.

Minds are made up.

Has Doidge been a good servant for Hibs? YES
Could we do better? YES - although in the markets we work in that's always easier said than done.

Doidge showed a good bit of form for Killie towards the end of last season - helping push them over the line to survival. He's a good character, gets into good positions and works his socks off for the team - but he always did lack a bit of quality in front of goal and I'm sure that's what has the likes of Hermit Crab wailing and gnashing their teeth - or whatever it is crustaceans do their gnashing with.
He's a useful player at SPL level without being a star - would absolutely shine in the Championship though and I can see him going there as a part exchange for Levit in a move that would make sense for all parties.

[lyonhibs]

Is there any actual harm in him being a squad option for the remainder of his contract?

[CapitalGreen]

Is there any actual harm in him being a squad option for the remainder of his contract?

If you ignore his salary then probably not.

[BILLYHIBS]

Fair play to the big man he has probably put himself back into the Manager’s thoughts with his display yesterday

If he can get back to the Doidgerinho who chipped in with 1:3 goals and did a shift all over the park for the cause precovid and serious injury I would have no problem with keeping him as a squad player but would still be looking to bring in a quality replacement for Nisbet

I trust Johnson and his team to make the correct call on this one

He certainly seems to be showing the commitment and desire we are looking for

Excellent assist for the Dan Mackay goal two good strikes and unlucky not to get a hat-trick in only 45 minutes by all accounts

[danhibees1875]

I like Doidge, hope he plays his way back into the mix. Even before he hit a scoring streak he was still doing all the right things and contributing to the team which seemed to go largely underappreciated.

[Since452]

Give the ball to Doidge and he will score

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

By all accounts he's settled in Edinburgh and likely more than happy to run out his contract as a backup player. Works for me.

And he has every right to do so. I would hope that B McD has some oversight into Doidge's future.

[Onion]

Doidge should be gone from Hibs.

[MWHIBBIES]

At a lower league level mate. If youre happy leading with Doidge and Alf then fair enough. Get back to me latter in the season with their contributions.

I didnt say that. I asked why English fans would piss themselves at Hibs having 2 strikers with hundreds of goals in their leagues?

[McD]

Has Doidge been a good servant for Hibs? YES
Could we do better? YES - although in the markets we work in that's always easier said than done.

Doidge showed a good bit of form for Killie towards the end of last season - helping push them over the line to survival. He's a good character, gets into good positions and works his socks off for the team - but he always did lack a bit of quality in front of goal and I'm sure that's what has the likes of Hermit Crab wailing and gnashing their teeth - or whatever it is crustaceans do their gnashing with.
He's a useful player at SPL level without being a star - would absolutely shine in the Championship though and I can see him going there as a part exchange for Levit in a move that would make sense for all parties.


could see Dundee Utd wanting him, would rather they took someone like Henderson than Doidge though

[worcesterhibby]

Doidge hat trick against hearts in a win that sees Fish playing the sauzee role and Levitt standing in for Latapy. :greengrin

I love Doidge, I’m just generally amazed at his inability to strike the ball cleanly. I would reckon only about 20% of his goals hit the back of the net without bouncing first. It’s a skill few footballers have !

[Gmack7]

could see Dundee Utd wanting him, would rather they took someone like Henderson than Doidge though

Maybe both, I'm sure we will try to use players in any negotiation for Levitt, whether DU want any of them is another matter

[McD]

Maybe both, I'm sure we will try to use players in any negotiation for Levitt, whether DU want any of them is another matter


very true

was just thinking that I could see Doidge having a more positive impact across a season than Henderson, and would allow us to change how we’re playing if we wanted to

[w pilton hibby]

If you ignore his salary then probably not.

How much are we paying him?

[Hibbyradge]

Doidge hat trick against hearts in a win that sees Fish playing the sauzee role and Levitt standing in for Latapy. :greengrin

I love Doidge, I’m just generally amazed at his inability to strike the ball cleanly. I would reckon only about 20% of his goals hit the back of the net without bouncing first. It’s a skill few footballers have !

How many times have we seen the ball break across the face of the goal or bounce in the box but no Hibs player gets to it? Doidge had the uncanny ability to get into the right positions to let it bounce off his shin or knee into the goal.

A goal's a goal.

[BILLYHIBS]

How many times have we seen the ball break across the face of the goal or bounce in the box but no Hibs player gets to it? Doidge had the uncanny ability to get into the right positions to let it bounce off his shin or knee into the goal.

A goal's a goal.

The best arse shin knee ankle finisher since Cubby

Adopts the correct positions as he proved at Killie with not always the end result

Still need a quality main striker imho

[lyonhibs]

If you ignore his salary then probably not.

Have we got any actual visibility on where his salary ranks on our club's scale?

[Hibees1973]

What are our main targets this year.

I reckon they are 3rd in the League and reaching the group stages of the Europa Conference League.

A player like Doidge is nowhere near the quality we need to achieve this. I'm not targeting just Doidge as this thread is dedicated to him, but there are loads of others in the squad clearly not at the level we need.

The recruitment team have a huge amount of work still to do for us to get anywhere near our targets for this season.

Sorry but Doidge is not good enough. If he wants to see the end of his contract fine. It's likely he along with numerous other players we have, for example Henderson, Tavares & McKirdy may do the same and will be on the periphery of the squad.

When Doidge does go it won't be to a Championship club England. It will be 4th tier or possibly non-league.

That's the level he is at now. If Doidge is in and around the 1st team then it will prove we have not signed better players so we will get nowhere near the Europa Group stages or 3rd in the league.

[Tyler Durden]

Doidge will be away by the time the window closes. For the same reason as last year…. We’ll want to use his wages to fund better players.

In the meantime he will get a good pre season and be available if we need him.

I think the likes of Dundee or Motherwell will likely take him

[supermcginn]

Doidge will be away by the time the window closes. For the same reason as last year…. We’ll want to use his wages to fund better players.

In the meantime he will get a good pre season and be available if we need him.

I think the likes of Dundee or Motherwell will likely take him
Yip, he scored a hat trick in the league cup group stages last season then was punted not long after. He'll be one of the top earners I'd be astounded if he's not away before the end of the window.

[Dmas]

Have we got any actual visibility on where his salary ranks on our club's scale?

No idea what he’s being paid but did we not spend 150k on him? I’d think with a fee like that from us he’ll be up around top earners in the squad

[Northernhibee]

Doidge as backup would have contributed more than the backup strikers we had to rely on last season, particularly when Myko and Nisbet were out.

We need a few more players who can come off the bench and nab a handful of goals each season as a reliable backup. Doidge is good enough to play that role.

[CapitalGreen]

Have we got any actual visibility on where his salary ranks on our club's scale?

He signed as main striker and then signed a new deal in 2021, you don’t need to be the Finance Director to surmise that his salary will be greater than we should be paying for a 3rd/4th choice striker. If he wasn’t on a high wage, we wouldn’t be struggling to get someone to take him off our books.

[Since452]

Doidge as backup would have contributed more than the backup strikers we had to rely on last season, particularly when Myko and Nisbet were out.

We need a few more players who can come off the bench and nab a handful of goals each season as a reliable backup. Doidge is good enough to play that role.

Absolutely. We could have done with Doidge last game in the Derby when we had to put McKirdy on and Devlin up front.

[Hibees1973]

Absolutely. We could have done with Doidge last game in the Derby when we had to put McKirdy on and Devlin up front.

So it was an error by Johnson and recruitment to loan Doidge out, then sign McKirdy & Devlin.

Kind of agree with you, but it's clear than some of the errors made by the recruitment team have been counter productive.

I still feel Johnson was correct in moving Doidge out on loan. His and the recruitment teams' error was not getting better and fitter players in. Just hope they recruit better this season.

Loads of work still to be done.

[AgentDaleCooper]

if youan and boyle stay fit, i think they would provide an incredible amount of service to doidge, who specialises in scoring with the back of his head/erse/shoulder - i'd like us to have better players than him, but i think he could actually thrive.

[BILLYHIBS]

Was crazy sticking Devlin up front who hadn’t kicked a ball in earnest for god knows how long with Hoppe on the bench

All six goals yesterday were scored by players that could have played for Hibs that day

Need to show game intelligence in the transfer market

[B.H.F.C]

So it was an error by Johnson and recruitment to loan Doidge out, then sign McKirdy & Devlin.

Kind of agree with you, but it's clear than some of the errors made by the recruitment team have been counter productive.

I still feel Johnson was correct in moving Doidge out on loan. His and the recruitment teams' error was not getting better and fitter players in. Just hope they recruit better this season.

Loads of work still to be done.

To be fair, we let Doidge go (which was correct) and replaced him with Myko. So we did replace him with a better player, it’s just that he had a number of injury issues which we couldn’t have foreseen.

[Hibernian Verse]

To be fair, we let Doidge go (which was correct) and replaced him with Myko. So we did replace him with a better player, it’s just that he had a number of injury issues which we couldn’t have foreseen.

I think a few supporters think the recruitment team have a crystal ball.

[500miles]

Was crazy sticking Devlin up front who hadn’t kicked a ball in earnest for god knows how long with Hoppe on the bench

All six goals yesterday were scored by players that could have played for Hibs that day

Need to show game intelligence in the transfer market

Hoppe was an imposter of a player, given cover by McKirdy. If we keep Doidge and both those players leave, we are already in a healthier position.

[Hibees1973]

I think a few supporters think the recruitment team have a crystal ball.

Not really.

All we are expecting is a coherent, logical approach to recruitment.

The squad was very thin at times last season due to poor recruitment. Hibs signed far too many players with very little 1st team experience, from a low level, not suited to the SPFL and even with proven injury problems.

[Stuart93]

I like the big man but do think his best is behind him unfortunately after his injury.

I wouldn’t be against keeping him as back up but not sure he’d want to stay being back up.

Would also mean we’d have him, le fondre and melkersen as back up providing we sign a no9

[BILLYHIBS]

Hoppe was an imposter of a player, given cover by McKirdy. If we keep Doidge and both those players leave, we are already in a healthier position.

Devlin upfront was a gamble that didn’t work

If Hoppe didn’t know he was surplus to requirements he did after that unless he was injured

You just knew Hibs weren’t scoring another

[tonyrougier123]

He might not have the 9 jersey doidge but until we splash the cash on a goal scorer doidge is our best striker at the club, and at his best is more than capable of starting for hibs.

He’s also a very good lad who links well with Boyle and newell and you’d imagine unless ALF or Melky or both can show something extraordinary over the next month we’d be silly to offload his experience.

I’d suggest revising his work in a hibs top to remind yourself what doidge can offer hibs fully fit and with a point to prove.

It’s a long season and we will need options good ones,ALF is 36 and Melkerson is yet to prove he can step it up. I wouldn’t be so hasty to leave them as our options when doidge has more credit in the bank than both for me anyway.

[B.H.F.C]

He might not have the 9 jersey doidge but until we splash the cash on a goal scorer doidge is our best striker at the club, and at his best is more than capable of starting for hibs.

He’s also a very good lad who links well with Boyle and newell and you’d imagine unless ALF or Melky or both can show something extraordinary over the next month we’d be silly to offload his experience.

I’d suggest revising his work in a hibs top to remind yourself what doidge can offer hibs fully fit and with a point to prove.

It’s a long season and we will need options good ones,ALF is 36 and Melkerson is yet to prove he can step it up. I wouldn’t be so hasty to leave them as our options when doidge has more credit in the bank than both for me anyway.

He had a good goals record first year but has 11 league goals across the last three seasons.

If it was a straightforward case of having him there as backup I’d be happy enough but we have a budget to work with. Likelihood is we need to free up cash to get the quality of striker we need to at least have half a chance of replacing Nisbet.

[The_Sauz]

Doidge was very good at helping the defence out at corners and freekicks. :agree: Just find it strange that the season before he got that bad injury then covid, we never lost a headed goal! After that, every week we lost poor goals from freekicks and corners.

[Since452]

I'd be surprised if we didn't try and move Doidge on, however, if he's happy being a squad player and running down his contract then it may suit both parties. You can't ever fault his commitment or work rate and he's clearly a likeable guy. More importantly he isn't a bad player.

[supermcginn]

He might not have the 9 jersey doidge but until we splash the cash on a goal scorer doidge is our best striker at the club, and at his best is more than capable of starting for hibs.

He’s also a very good lad who links well with Boyle and newell and you’d imagine unless ALF or Melky or both can show something extraordinary over the next month we’d be silly to offload his experience.

I’d suggest revising his work in a hibs top to remind yourself what doidge can offer hibs fully fit and with a point to prove.

It’s a long season and we will need options good ones,ALF is 36 and Melkerson is yet to prove he can step it up. I wouldn’t be so hasty to leave them as our options when doidge has more credit in the bank than both for me anyway.

Le Fondre is clearly the best striker on our books, 273 career goals including 12 in the premier league. Doidge hasn't scored a league goal for us in two years it's time to move on.

[147lothian]

Pre injury I recon every team in the SPL maybe outside the OF would like to have Doidge on their books, mcinness obviously rated him he had him playing regular, he works tirelessly and has to be the best player you can bring from the bench when a team is one goal up and loading their box, put simply, over the course of the season there will be times when we have to mix it so I'm all for having Doidge on the books. Also it would be no surprise to me if big CD was to regain his form and be a regular starter he's at the perfect age and has a wealth of experience.

[CL0762]

Some of the comments on here 😂

We’ve had a LOT of wage thieves over the years, Christian Doidge is absolutely not one of them.

Is he the level of 3rd place season under Ross? Absolutely not but I’ve no doubt he could still contribute to an extent in games where we need a lucky break in front of goal.

To say he’s up there with the worst strikers we’ve had is quite frankly the biggest load of pish I’ve ever read on this forum.

[Unseen work]

Some of the comments on here 😂

We’ve had a LOT of wage thieves over the years, Christian Doidge is absolutely not one of them.

Is he the level of 3rd place season under Ross? Absolutely not but I’ve no doubt he could still contribute to an extent in games where we need a lucky break in front of goal.

To say he’s up there with the worst strikers we’ve had is quite frankly the biggest load of pish I’ve ever read on this forum.

100%

I love the big guy, he’s been a really good player for us since he’s been here.

Committed, loves the club, never had a bad word to say about us, huge part of a team that finished 3rd, scores goals and make defenders defend.

Is he technically brilliant? No, but that’s never stopped him.

I know who Id out on if I needed a goal out of him, McKirdy, Tavares, Bojang etc.

Unfortunately I think his time is up with us, but can’t say a bad word about him and wish him all the best.

[Since452]

Has there been any noise or credible source suggesting Doidge could be away? I've not seen him linked with a move away at all whereas Melkersen and Mckirdy both have.

[GRA]

Some of the comments on here 😂

We’ve had a LOT of wage thieves over the years, Christian Doidge is absolutely not one of them.

Is he the level of 3rd place season under Ross? Absolutely not but I’ve no doubt he could still contribute to an extent in games where we need a lucky break in front of goal.

To say he’s up there with the worst strikers we’ve had is quite frankly the biggest load of pish I’ve ever read on this forum.

Agree. Too much hyperbolic nonsense written about Doidge on here. His defensive game is underrated TBH.

He's not looked the same since he injured his achillies but willing to give the big man another few months to show he can still do a job for us.

If not we move on. Simples.

[SHODAN]

The script is written for a stray ball to bounce off Doidge's mid-back as he turns around in anticipation of it heading the other way, then spinning at a snail's pace into the Hearts net at the only angle Clark can't reach it in the last minute of injury time in front of the Roseburn.

[B.H.F.C]

Has there been any noise or credible source suggesting Doidge could be away? I've not seen him linked with a move away at all whereas Melkersen and Mckirdy both have.

The fact he’s been out on loan last year and doesn’t have the number 9 shirt anymore is credible enough surely.

His three goals out on loan aren’t going to have significantly changed the mind of the manager.

[McD]

The script is written for a stray ball to bounce off Doidge's mid-back as he turns around in anticipation of it heading the other way, then spinning at a snail's pace into the Hearts net at the only angle Clark can't reach it in the last minute of injury time in front of the Roseburn.


that's pure filth :woohoo:

can I add to this script that what you’ve described happens right after doidge has fouled one of their players, but the ref and var let it go ��

[JimBHibees]

that's pure filth :woohoo:

can I add to this script that what you’ve described happens right after doidge has fouled one of their players, but the ref and var let it go ��

I have visions of a two foot follow through on Shankland going unpunished just prior to Doidge deflecting the winner in off his erse :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

I think a few supporters think the recruitment team have a crystal ball.

And they’ll probably blame the medical team for not identifying the problem earlier.

[Whelahan62]

Decent player to have about if you are building a squad.
Utter rubbish, by all means not the classiest but grafted and scored goals, never the worst Striker and to place im in the bracket of those named is utter pap. I would advise that when you renew your season ticket then request a seat that faces the pitch !!

[Leith Green]

Has there been any noise or credible source suggesting Doidge could be away? I've not seen him linked with a move away at all whereas Melkersen and Mckirdy both have.


Dodige will definitely be moved on .. It will be to another scottish club , just depending on what offers he has on the table. For what its worth i heard melkerson will be part of the squad this season , and I actually believe he might come good

[Donegal Hibby]

Dodige will definitely be moved on .. It will be to another scottish club , just depending on what offers he has on the table. For what its worth i heard melkerson will be part of the squad this season , and I actually believe he might come good
I like Doidge though i don't think he's mobile enough for the way we want to play now . I wanted to see melkersen going on loan to gain experience of the Scottish game though now i'm not so sure as i think he could learn a lot and improve training with Alf at Hibs tbh . Great role model for him imo .

[Leith Green]

I like Doidge though i don't think he's mobile enough for the way we want to play now . I wanted to see melkersen going on loan to gain experience of the Scottish game though now i'm not so sure as i think he could learn a lot and improve training with Alf at Hibs tbh . Great role model for him imo .

Mckirdy and cadden (who was being deployed as an attacking player latterly) both being injured will definitely give dan mackay and melkerson a place in the 1st team squad this coming season. Can see us signing an out and out number 9 (a big signing) to play with le fondre being ised more sparingly .. id far rather that than loaning someone to bolster the squad. I think mackay and melkerson both have something to offer if given enough of an opportunity

[Donegal Hibby]

Mckirdy and cadden (who was being deployed as an attacking player latterly) both being injured will definitely give dan mackay and melkerson a place in the 1st team squad this coming season. Can see us signing an out and out number 9 (a big signing) to play with le fondre being ised more sparingly .. id far rather that than loaning someone to bolster the squad. I think mackay and melkerson both have something to offer if given enough of an opportunity
I'm hoping for a quality number 9 as you say a big signing , think we definitely need to sign one . Totally agree about Mackay and Melkersen that they both have something to offer and just need a chance. Hopefully both will impress in Marbella mate 👍

[Leith Green]

I'm hoping for a quality number 9 as you say a big signing , think we definitely need to sign one . Totally agree about Mackay and Melkersen that they both have something to offer and just need a chance. Hopefully both will impress in Marbella mate 👍

Fingers crossed, big season for both of them ahead ..