Hibs v Groningen

[BILLYHIBS]

My laddie summed it up :

‘They started like Man City and finished like Edinburgh City’

[1875Sean]

JDH though. What a player. Looks so much better given a bit of freedom.

If we keep him I'm calling it now, POTY incoming

Had a few pints before the game?

[JohnM1875]

Had a few pints before the game?

Nah, just think he's a really good player.

[Mikey_1875]

I can't believe the amount of stick Rocky gets at times on here . I said before when folk were quite willing to sell Campbell for 500K or 1 million I wouldn't let him go for that as I think he's worth more TBH. Big player for us this year and the only midfielder we have that can score goals. 3 goals so far and counting! .Did the new guy Harbottle get on ? , and how did he do ?

Got the last 15 or so but the game was fizzling out. Looked the part in the little he had to do though. Seems quite an imposing figure as well which is good.

[Lancs Harp]

The week hot weather training in Spain paying dividends.

Can only really say that and the entire pre season results in us being up and running come the start of the seasons. Can beat Groningen tonight and put 10 past Blackpool but lose in our openers to St Mirren and Motherwell then beating the likes of Groningen and Blackpool is meaningless.

[hibees 7062]

Youan is going to make us a lot of money.

Huge waste of money according to that lot 😆

[IberianHibernian]

JDH though. What a player. Looks so much better given a bit of freedom.

If we keep him I'm calling it now, POTY incomingAn excellent player who we`d be crazy not to keep given his age , experience and ability . I was never Jack Ross`s biggest fan but think signing JDH was a big plus for JR even if at the time , JDH probably hadn`t stuck out much . With Maloney , he improved a lot ( goals v Ross County for example ) and it`s a pity he didn`t play much last season whether cause of injuries or manager`s decisions . I don`t actually remember any game where I`ve thought JDH had a bad game , only a few games where I thought he might have got involved a bit more and sometimes he`s got yellow cards that could maybe have been avoided but I hope LJ is counting on him and club is planning to offer him a contract extension .

[Donegal Hibby]

Got the last 15 or so but the game was fizzling out. Looked the part in the little he had to do though. Seems quite an imposing figure as well which is good.
Thanks 👍 . After reading this on the game .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-v-groningen-three-talking-points-as-josh-campbells-double-hands-hibs-win-4228314

[Since452]

Huge waste of money according to that lot 😆

Makes me chuckle when they're spending roughly the same on an Australian nobody with hardly any games and calling him the new Callum McGregor.

[1875Sean]

Nah, just think he's a really good player.

Hope he can keep it up however see him dropping out when Newell is fit tho

[random sub]

Youan is going to make us a lot of money.

He’s also going to win us football matches and secure us points. Love watching him. Genuinely unpredictable and exciting.

[CB Hibs 68]

Can only really say that and the entire pre season results in us being up and running come the start of the seasons. Can beat Groningen tonight and put 10 past Blackpool but lose in our openers to St Mirren and Motherwell then beating the likes of Groningen and Blackpool is meaningless.
Thanks for that insightful analysis.Helps me out no end in figuring out how Hibs are going to do this season.

[GreenPJ]

JDH though. What a player. Looks so much better given a bit of freedom.

If we keep him I'm calling it now, POTY incoming

100%. If he keeps fit and the drive he showed tonight he will be our POTY

[dp00]

Rocky put Van been in his place , came out second half and had moved over to hanlon instead [emoji23]


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[BS44]

How are the early match cliff jumpers feeling now??

[cameronw-hfc]

Rocky put Van been in his place , came out second half and had moved over to hanlon instead [emoji23]


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Careful praising Rocky, he's crap if you listen to some on here😂

[NAE NOOKIE]

Jeezo, for the first 20 minutes of that I thought we were going to end up getting hammered, we were cut open time and again :confused:

We eventually started to push further up the pitch and for the rest of the game we got better and better, nothing flash really but far more competitive and on it, with the passing, tackling and movement all improved markedly from the first half hour.

I thought Rocky was really good after him, and everybody else, had a shaky start, Marshall nearly sold the jerseys twice with a couple of shocking attempts to pass the ball out. Levitt looked neat and tidy without doing anything spectacular What can you say about Youan, yeh he sometimes gets himself into a fankle through trying to do too much, but he was a constant threat throughout the 2nd half and looked like he was really enjoying himself ... some of his cross field passing was excellent.

Say what you want about Campbell, but the guy knows where the goal is and that's worth its weight in gold.

Harbottle looked like a bit of a throwback, just a big solid guy who thumps into challenges .. like him already, a statement I'll no doubt live to regret :greengrin

But boy oh boy ... and I can't stress this enough .............. WE NEED A STRIKER !!!

As an aside .... I get what folk were saying about the food queues, bloody huge and looked no better than last season, think I'm going to start bringing a flask and my own pieces :greengrin

[SHODAN]

Also thought Harbottle looked solid when he came on.

[tug.lismore]

First 20 minutes we were very poor. Defence shakey, opposition walking through our midfield and Alf isolated up front.

We were probably helped by Van Veen kicking a few Hibs players. Seemed to get us more in the mood. Started to put effort in.

Thought Hanlon played well.

After a very anonymous start Levitt got on the ball and controlled the game.

Youan grew as a threat. ALF looks a clever player.

Like the look of Riley Harbottle. Looks an intelligent player and committed defender.

Still need a couple more signings but squad looking OK.

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[Brightside]

JDH though. What a player. Looks so much better given a bit of freedom.

If we keep him I'm calling it now, POTY incoming

Amazing what people don’t see. Especially if they just watch highlights.

[NAE NOOKIE]

How are the early match cliff jumpers feeling now??

You can't blame them mate, that first 20 odd minutes was truly scary, we were miles off it and if that had been one of the Uglies we probably would have been 0 - 2 or even 3 down before we had woken up. Start any of our competitive games like that and we'll be in real trouble.

[O'Rourke3]

Thought we started the game like it was pre season friendly. They started like they thought they were Hearts with Neil Berry in the midfield.determined to kick anything that moved . 34 looked like he'd chew us a new one then faded. Van Veen was determined to get sent off wasnt then Rocky beasted him for the rest of the half
Rocky will no doubt get blamed for the goal but Delf was in the wrong postcode on the run in.

We worked our way back in. Different game second half. Youhan robbed by the post for the first goal and Josh with a superb run and a header that somehow went in off the bar.

Collum had his usual bizarre game where he knew he should send KVV off but didn't. Gave a pen but rescinded as soon as the Lino said no.

What more do you want for nothing?

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[Silky]

You can't blame them mate, that first 20 odd minutes was truly scary, we were miles off it and if that had been one of the Uglies we probably would have been 0 - 2 or even 3 down before we had woken up. Start any of our competitive games like that and we'll be in real trouble.

Get it out the way now in the friendlies. I think we'll see a different beast on Thursday.

[eastmainsmsh]

Enjoyed the game we will do ok this season Big Van Veen a player

[Donegal Hibby]

You slaver so much pish. Did a player get on??? I
I was away and missed the game and just wondered did the new guy get on and how he done which I don't think there was anything wrong in asking folk that seen the game . Surprised anyone would be annoyed by that TBH :rolleyes:

[Bridge hibs]

I was away and missed the game and just wondered did the new guy get on and how he done which I don't think there was anything wrong in asking folk that seen the game . Surprised anyone would be annoyed by that TBH :rolleyes:

Nowt wrong with your post mate, according to posts on here the lad got last 20 and by all accounts handled the game well with some decent challenges

Not all subs used

Substitutes not used: Wollacott, Boruc, McAllister, Megwa, MacIntyre.

[tonyrougier123]

I was away and missed the game and just wondered did the new guy get on and how he done which I don't think there was anything wrong in asking folk that seen the game . Surprised anyone would be annoyed by that TBH :rolleyes:

Your post had a lot of praise for Campbell,that’s not allowed mind,be lucky to get in our midfield 😏. Cause to quote another poster “goals and assists aren’t everything” 🤷*♂️. Josh one of those laddies always be judged by his latest game and never be good enough on here for a few posters, who absolutely slaughtered the player in his breakthrough season when he clearly showed he can be a very handy player for hibs.

[NAE NOOKIE]

You slaver so much pish. Did a player get on??? I

Been far too many arguments on this site recently and I don't usually bother about them, just scrolling through until I get past them.

But in this case ..... Going to explain what the hell was wrong with asking that question? Who the hell are you to belittle the guy, or any other poster, like that?

[SaulGoodman]

You slaver so much pish. Did a player get on??? I

Bedtime mate

[SHODAN]

You slaver so much pish. Did a player get on??? I

uuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhh

[babahibs]

Dearie me........

[BS44]

You can't blame them mate, that first 20 odd minutes was truly scary, we were miles off it and if that had been one of the Uglies we probably would have been 0 - 2 or even 3 down before we had woken up. Start any of our competitive games like that and we'll be in real trouble.

Yeah you can blame them. A game lasts 90 minutes, but there are 'fans' who can't wait anywhere near that long to twist the knife into 'their' club. It's all a bit bizarro.

[matty_f]

Thought that was a decent game, we were awful for about twenty minutes but one we got into the game there was only one team in it.

Marshall is a worry, I’ll be concerned if we start the season with him starting.

Delferierre had a slow start, was at fault for their goal but he grew into the game and I was impressed with him.

Levitt let the game pass him by, or the way we set up made it look like that. He’s got the potential to be our best player but not if we’re playing him like that.

JDH was really good, if he can bring that consistently this season then he’s a key player for us.

Molotnikov looked like he was playing at a level that he’s not quite reached yet, first 45 i thought he struggled. Better in the second half until he went off though.

ALF - some good touches but i didn’t think he was a goal threat at all.

Campbell - took his goals well, we need a goal scoring midfielder and he’s definitely developing that knack of being in the right place.

Still plenty of work to be done on the team, once we got going i thought we looked decent, can’t afford to start games as slowly as we did today when it matters though.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Yeah you can blame them. A game lasts 90 minutes, but there are 'fans' who can't wait anywhere near that long to twist the knife into 'their' club. It's all a bit bizarro.

Ach, folk are like that mate, just check out any match thread on here during the season :greengrin I try not to get too hot and bothered when things don't go our way early doors in games but sometimes Hibs are so off it it gives you the fear. I don't know if you were at the game tonight, but I'm not kidding for 15 to 20 minutes it looked like we could very well end up on the wrong side of an absolute embarrassment to a club who are in the Dutch 2nd division, they were absolutely waltzing past our defence.

[BS44]

Ach, folk are like that mate, just check out any match thread on here during the season :greengrin I try not to get too hot and bothered when things don't go our way early doors in games but sometimes Hibs are so off it it gives you the fear. I don't know if you were at the game tonight, but I'm not kidding for 15 to 20 minutes it looked like we could very well end up on the wrong side of an absolute embarrassment to a club who are in the Dutch 2nd division, they were absolutely waltzing past our defence.

Yeah I went tonight too. I missed the first ten and never thought the teams were similar levels. And Hibs were miles ahead of them in the second half. A good workout and a good result.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Thought that was a decent game, we were awful for about twenty minutes but one we got into the game there was only one team in it.

Marshall is a worry, I’ll be concerned if we start the season with him starting.

Delferierre had a slow start, was at fault for their goal but he grew into the game and I was impressed with him.

Levitt let the game pass him by, or the way we set up made it look like that. He’s got the potential to be our best player but not if we’re playing him like that.

JDH was really good, if he can bring that consistently this season then he’s a key player for us.

Molotnikov looked like he was playing at a level that he’s not quite reached yet, first 45 i thought he struggled. Better in the second half until he went off though.

ALF - some good touches but i didn’t think he was a goal threat at all.

Campbell - took his goals well, we need a goal scoring midfielder and he’s definitely developing that knack of being in the right place.

Still plenty of work to be done on the team, once we got going i thought we looked decent, can’t afford to start games as slowly as we did today when it matters though.

Yeh, I agree about Levitt, he was neat enough on the ball, but after all the hype I kind of expected him to stand out a lot more ... I gave him a pass for the Bournemouth game because we hardly got a kick of the ball in that one.

The talk about him is his range of passing being a cut above, I've even seen the phrase 'quarterback' used, but there was one point in the first half where he had the ball just inside our half and Hibs had an overload on the right, a decent pass would have had us in behind, he must have seen it but he didn't even attempt the pass, a pass that wasn't as difficult as at least two Youan made in the 2nd half where he switched the play brilliantly.

[Musselbound]

Yeh, I agree about Levitt, he was neat enough on the ball, but after all the hype I kind of expected him to stand out a lot more ... I gave him a pass for the Bournemouth game because we hardly got a kick of the ball in that one.

The talk about him is his range of passing being a cut above, I've even seen the phrase 'quarterback' used, but there was one point in the first half where he had the ball just inside our half and Hibs had an overload on the right, a decent pass would have had us in behind, he must have seen it but he didn't even attempt the pass, a pass that wasn't as difficult as at least two Youan made in the 2nd half where he switched the play brilliantly.

Levitt played very deep, just in front of the defence. I didn't see him that involved at all. Youan was by far our biggest threat with Campbell obviously getting into the right positions to finish things off.

[Donegal Hibby]

LJ post match.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/johnson-picks-positives-from-groningen-win

[SaulGoodman]

Am I going off my head or did Levitt make a brilliant pass and assist for the second goal??

[matty_f]

Am I going off my head or did Levitt make a brilliant pass and assist for the second goal??

He might have done :greengrin: Would need to watch it back but I can’t remember who was all involved for that goal!

[Musselbound]

Am I going off my head or did Levitt make a brilliant pass and assist for the second goal??

Maybe not. I'm not sure who provided the cross. Saw someone say on here the header came off the bar but I was in line with it and think the keeper got hands to it but just couldn't keep it out?

[NAE NOOKIE]

Maybe not. I'm not sure who provided the cross. Saw someone say on here the header came off the bar but I was in line with it and think the keeper got hands to it but just couldn't keep it out?

Correct :agree:

[Musselbound]

Correct :agree:

Yeah the keeper didn't look too clever tbh but credit to Campbell for getting into another good position.

[overdrive]

Harbottle looks like an old school, big no nonsense centre half so far.

I’m probably going to be against the grain here but I prefer Rocky from the little I saw of him tonight. He reminded me of Ash Taylor which isn’t necessarily a good or a bad thing… and I’m probably erring on caution with that one as I have mutual friends with Ash’s wife.

[EVENTUALLY]

Youan is going to make us a lot of money.

I thought Youan looked much more comfortable on the right wing. He didn't not dally about so much probably due to the fact that he was confident of delivering a cross off his right foot after passing his opponent on the outside. The differnce from twisting and turning so often from the left wing reduces his effectiveness. I'd like to see him more often on the right or through the middle with Boyle on the left or through the middle.


I thought delferrierre played well. Put in some great tackles

I felt sorry for him as he looked like a fish out of water at right back and it was his initial error which led to the goal. He steadied up as the game went on and looked more comfortable on the ball and showed good composure. I despair sometimes when players are given a rare opportunity but the manager puts them in a very unfamiliar position thereby creating uncertainty. Delferrierre will have been glad for the chance to play and his ability to recover from his mistake then tackle and pass well is a credit to him, but he looks more suited to a midfield role and has the physique to a midfield enforcer. Megwa is the right back in waiting who should have played in front of a home crowd to raise his confidence after a difficult game against Bournemouth.

I liked Levitt and Rudi M. Both tidy footballers who will get better with games and encouragement.

I'm sure we'll have a better 1st half of the season compared to last year which was awful.

[JimBHibees]

You slaver so much pish. Did a player get on??? I

Bit out of order

[Libby Hibby]

Am I going off my head or did Levitt make a brilliant pass and assist for the second goal??

Yes he did

[JimBHibees]

Been far too many arguments on this site recently and I don't usually bother about them, just scrolling through until I get past them.

But in this case ..... Going to explain what the hell was wrong with asking that question? Who the hell are you to belittle the guy, or any other poster, like that?

Totally agree

[Crunchie]

I’m probably going to be against the grain here but I prefer Rocky from the little I saw of him tonight. He reminded me of Ash Taylor which isn’t necessarily a good or a bad thing… and I’m probably erring on caution with that one as I have mutual friends with Ash’s wife.
Rocky and Fish would be my starting pair.

[Brightside]

I was away and missed the game and just wondered did the new guy get on and how he done which I don't think there was anything wrong in asking folk that seen the game . Surprised anyone would be annoyed by that TBH :rolleyes:

Apologies. A bit too much Italian vino last night.

[matty_f]

Am I going off my head or did Levitt make a brilliant pass and assist for the second goal??

Watched it back, he did put a lovely ball right onto Campbell’s head for the winner.

[AlbertK86]

Excellent assist from Levitt

Surely not … the manager is playing him out of position [emoji12]


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[Allant1981]

Rocky and Fish would be my starting pair.

Rocky was his usual solid self last night, I really don't understand the issue folk have with him, it's like they formed an opinion on his first season and have stuck with it

[BILLYHIBS]

Thought that was a decent game, we were awful for about twenty minutes but one we got into the game there was only one team in it.

Marshall is a worry, I’ll be concerned if we start the season with him starting.

Delferierre had a slow start, was at fault for their goal but he grew into the game and I was impressed with him.

Levitt let the game pass him by, or the way we set up made it look like that. He’s got the potential to be our best player but not if we’re playing him like that.

JDH was really good, if he can bring that consistently this season then he’s a key player for us.

Molotnikov looked like he was playing at a level that he’s not quite reached yet, first 45 i thought he struggled. Better in the second half until he went off though.

ALF - some good touches but i didn’t think he was a goal threat at all.

Campbell - took his goals well, we need a goal scoring midfielder and he’s definitely developing that knack of being in the right place.

Still plenty of work to be done on the team, once we got going i thought we looked decent, can’t afford to start games as slowly as we did today when it matters though.

Agree over Marshall that time he got caught in no man’s land dearie me !

Delferierre looks like a first teamer has filled out has stamina and fitness now but still no convinced will benefit from more first team games

Levitt needs to play slightly further forward to connect more with the forwards I see him more a Scotty than a Dylan

Youan will be big for us this season if he avoids injury looked more direct and a serious threat I don’t think even he knows what he is going to do next

Always liked JDT can be silky and tidy when he wants but needs to stop picking up daft yellows would love to see him in a balanced midfield

Campbell put in a shift looked dead on his feet long before the end but cannae complain with two goals Well done Josh

We badly need a quality striker that will hit the ground running like yesterday

Was a worthwhile workout

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Hearing there was trouble after the game?

[hibee1875]

Youan will be big for us this season if he avoids injury looked more direct and a serious threat I don’t think even he knows what he is going to do next



Why “if he avoids injury”? Surely you could say that for every player.

That reads as if last year he was in an out the team will niggles, which he wasn’t.

[BILLYHIBS]

Why “if he avoids injury”? Surely you could say that for every player.

That reads as if last year he was in an out the team will niggles, which he wasn’t.

I just think he might be targeted as he is an obvious threat to the opposition as he looks more direct this season

Took a couple of sore ones last night for example

Boyle would be another coming in for special attention

Worrying we haven’t had a sniff of him so far

Who mentioned last season?

[CapitalGreen]

I just think he might be targeted as he is an obvious threat to the opposition as he looks more direct this season

Took a couple of sore ones last night for example

Boyle would be another coming in for special attention

Worrying we haven’t had a sniff of him so far

Who mentioned last season?

Why is it worrying? We were told weeks ago he wouldn’t feature until the European 2nd leg at the earliest.

[CapitalGreen]

Rocky and Fish would be my starting pair.

Lucky you aren’t the manager then.

[BILLYHIBS]

Why is it worrying? We were told weeks ago he wouldn’t feature until the European 2nd leg at the earliest.

Cool !

Hope he returns as good as new

[BILLYHIBS]

Lucky you aren’t the manager then.

Another vote for Rocky and Fish though still to really see the new guy

[Since452]

Rocky and Fish would be my starting pair.

Agree with that

[flash]

Agree with that

Ahead of Hanlon? Terrifying.

[Borderhibbie76]

Rocky was his usual solid self last night, I really don't understand the issue folk have with him, it's like they formed an opinion on his first season and have stuck with it

He was excellent i thought and really out that thug Van Veen in his place

[Paul1642]

Ahead of Hanlon? Terrifying.

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

[Smartie]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

We’ve been waiting for Hanlon to decline for years now but after a wobbly spell around Christmas he was excellent again for the last few months of last season.

Whenever we sign an improvement (maybe that will be Harbottle) thenI’ll endorse his replacement, but - like Stevenson - I think it can be a mistake to automatically think the shiny new signing will prove to be better than the tried and tested.

[B.H.F.C]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

Fish (when he’s eventually here) and Hanlon are the best partnership we have and we were better with them playing together in the second half of the season.

It’s all about the here and now and doing what gives us the best chance of progressing in the two cup competitions we enter in the next few weeks as well as taking advantage of a favourable set of fixtures in the league.

[Hiber-nation]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

I wouldn't want any young right footed CB having to move to the left in their first full season. If we find a left footed replacement for Hanlon then fine. We certainly need to fine one in the next year. But let's keep our best CB partnership for ages intact and we can see how Harbottle can fit in. The Rocky discussion has been done to death so I'm not even going to engage on it.

[Jones28]

Rocky was his usual solid self last night, I really don't understand the issue folk have with him, it's like they formed an opinion on his first season and have stuck with it

Rocky will play out his skin and the same people will insist he’s a nightmare/bombscare and will never change their mind. We’ll sell him for a few million in a couple of years and the same folk will be saying the same ****.

Good to hear the big man had Van Veen in his back pocket for most of the game, he’s a dirty ******* and I’ve never like him since he tried to throw Rocky into the disabled enclosure at fir park last season.

[BILLYHIBS]

Rocky will play out his skin and the same people will insist he’s a nightmare/bombscare and will never change their mind. We’ll sell him for a few million in a couple of years and the same folk will be saying the same ****.

Good to hear the big man had Van Veen in his back pocket for most of the game, he’s a dirty ******* and I’ve never like him since he tried to throw Rocky into the disabled enclosure at fir park last season.

The ragdoller became the ragdolled

He just bounced off the big man

Put back in his box

[number9dream]

I'm a bit disappointed MacKay only got 10 minutes. It looks a bit like LJ doesn't really fancy him.
If we haven't got a new striker in place, then I'd have thought Youan through the middle would be a better option than old ALF for our early games, opening up a chance for MacKay out wide.
Will he be part of the squad this season or will be back up the road at Inverness again?

[SickBoy32]

Agree with that

😂

Yogi maybe had a point !

[Brightside]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

Rocky is nowhere near the level of Hanlon at LCB. Once we have a better LCB Hanlon will step aside. We don’t have one yet.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Rocky is nowhere near the level of Hanlon at LCB. Once we have a better LCB Hanlon will step aside. We don’t have one yet.

Rocky isn’t the level of centre half Hanlon is full stop but as you said he’s certainly not a better LCB.

Fish has to be played in his natural RCB position with how good a player he is, he can’t be wasted being put into LCB. Therefore the other centre half on the left has to be Hanlon imo by virtue of being the second best centre half behind Fish but also being a natural in that position.

[Mikey_1875]

Marshall is a worry, I’ll be concerned if we start the season with him starting.
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I was also thinking that. I’m hoping Wollacott maybe had a small niggle as I don’t understand why he wouldn’t have been given the second half otherwise.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I was also thinking that. I’m hoping Wollacott maybe had a small niggle as I don’t understand why he wouldn’t have been given the second half otherwise.

I don’t know why but I’m concerned Wollacott won’t be our number 1 at the start of the season.

Marshall is miles past it imo but I can see LJ sticking with him for a while yet.

[Ronniekirk]

Did Alf look like scoring and how did he play Very little mention of him on the thread that I have read so far

[.Sean.]

I wonder if Hanlon being captain last night is an indicator Marshall might not be our starting goalie when we’re back playing competitive games?

[bingo70]

I wonder if Hanlon being captain last night is an indicator Marshall might not be our starting goalie when we’re back playing competitive games?

I think that’s a certainty tbh.

FWIW I was told about Wollacot before he signed, one of the reasons he came was for first team football so he could get into the Ghana side for the African nations cup. He’s not come here to be a back up goalie.

We will need Marshall while Wollacot is at the African nations cup though so wouldn’t surprise me if he stays as club captain or something.

[Wheat Hound]

I wonder if Hanlon being captain last night is an indicator Marshall might not be our starting goalie when we’re back playing competitive games?

Good point. Seems to have been glossed over a bit Hanlon being captain last night despite Marshall playing the full 90 mins but think it is potentially significant.

[Brightside]

Good point. Seems to have been glossed over a bit Hanlon being captain last night despite Marshall playing the full 90 mins but think it is potentially significant.

I’ve never understood a goalie being captain.

[Bridge hibs]

I’ve never understood a goalie being captain.Kind of agree but to be honest teams these Goalkeepers captained done not too bad, Gianpiero Combi, Hugo Lloris, Lev Yashin, Oliver Khan, Peter Shilton, Peter Schmeichel, Gigi Buffon, Dino Zoff or Iker Casillas

[matty_f]

Did Alf look like scoring and how did he play Very little mention of him on the thread that I have read so far

He would have scored the first if Josh hadn’t taken it off his toe, I think.

[Cod Boy]

Found it strange Marshall getting 90 mins with 2 keepers on the bench

[Donegal Hibby]

He would have scored the first if Josh hadn’t taken it off his toe, I think.
Just watched the highlights Matty and thought it was JDH josh beat for the ball . I could be wrong though .

[Donegal Hibby]

Rocky and Fish would be my starting pair.
Think Rocky and Fish would have the makings of a good defensive partnership TBH .

[NAE NOOKIE]

Did Alf look like scoring and how did he play Very little mention of him on the thread that I have read so far

For the first 20 to 25 mins the poor guy was left up on his own chasing down their back line, nobody pushed up to support him so they just played the ball round him all the time ... you couldn't fault him for effort that's for sure. In the second with far more support he played quite well and did some nice link up stuff outside the box.

Hibs had better not subject him to too many periods like the first quarter of last night or the poor guy will be retiring at the end of the season suffering from exhaustion, or PTSD :greengrin

[matty_f]

Just watched the highlights Matty and thought it was JDH josh beat for the ball . I could be wrong though .

You may well be right. :agree:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Apologies. A bit too much Italian vino last night.

Well done mate. This site by its nature will be full of disagreements ... look at the Rocky and Newell discussions ... it's all good until folk start getting personal.

FWIW I think Rocky and Joe are far better players than a lot of folk give them credit for :greengrin

[Brightside]

Think Rocky and Fish would have the makings of a good defensive partnership TBH .

Both are heavily right footed. That’s why it won’t work. You can have a right footed LCB but they need to be at least handy with their left. The new lad apparently is capable of playing on the left. Let’s see how things develop. But I really can’t see Hanlon dropping out any time soon unless he’s injured.

[Ringothedog]

Hearing there was trouble after the game?

Who with? They had about 50 at the game

[eastmainsmsh]

Wigan are looking for a goalkeeper /coach wonder if Maloney will try for Marshall

[Ringothedog]

Wigan are looking for a goalkeeper /coach wonder if Maloney will try for Marshall

We could not afford to let him go, we would then be on the lookout for an experienced back up to replace him

[Chorley Hibee]

Who with? They had about 50 at the game

They supposedly attacked Hibs fans in the West Stand after the game.

I also walked past a crowd of them making their way round to the Famous Five/East stand after the game and they were exchanging a few words with Hibs fans then.

One Hibs fan was particularly vocal towards them about their behaviour.

[Since90+2]

They supposedly attacked Hibs fans in the West Stand after the game.

I also walked past a crowd of them making their way round to the Famous Five/East stand after the game and they were exchanging a few words with Hibs fans then.

One Hibs fan was particularly vocal towards them about their behaviour.

Where are you hearing they attacked Hibs fans at the West Stand?

[Chorley Hibee]

Where are you hearing they attacked Hibs fans at the West Stand?

Few posts on twitter and a few posts on the Hibs Bounce too.

[Since90+2]

Few posts on twitter and a few posts on the Hibs Bounce too.

Surprised it's not been mentioned on here then, think this site has about 10x the users the Bounce does.

Edit - just to clarify, not saying it didn't happen, just I thought it would have been mentioned on here.

[A Hi-Bee]

Who with? They had about 50 at the game



Oh, was more than fifty at the game, made for a decent bit of noise till it tailed off in the 2nd half.
Seemed in good spirits before the game with a few dozen cans of beer in a supermarket trolley just behind the west with security trying to tell them it was not allowed, full of exuberance they was.

Enjoyed the game and it was good to be back, first 20 mins we were all over the place, then settled down and slowly took control.
Young Delf, started shacky but came onto a really good game, strange starting hin at right back, the new guy Harbottle looks the part no nonsense clear the lines and made a couple of good long range passes. Once Doidge and Melks came on we looked better in attack as well.
Youn still lacks that awareness to help his defender more but love him going forward.
Levitt, JDH and Campbell all done well if not consistantly. The pies still the same and by all accounts lucky to be able to get one.
All in all good to be back.
:flag::flag::flag:

[HendoDelivered]

Wigan are looking for a goalkeeper /coach wonder if Maloney will try for Marshall

Steve Marsella would be a good option for them :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Thought Doidgerinho did ok last night

Won everything in the air looked more mobile and never gave up closing and chasing down showing the correct attitude

Thoughts ?

[Donegal Hibby]

Both are heavily right footed. That’s why it won’t work. You can have a right footed LCB but they need to be at least handy with their left. The new lad apparently is capable of playing on the left. Let’s see how things develop. But I really can’t see Hanlon dropping out any time soon unless he’s injured.

Fair enough though would be a interesting pairing that I'd like to see tbh . Fish more solid and steady . Think Rocky's abit like Porto in that he likes to get forward with the ball . Will be interesting to see how Harbottle does too anyhow if we get Fish we will have plenty of competition at the back which is a good complaint for us to have mate 👍
Highlights of Groningen game .

https://youtu.be/9_SbfLdgZq4

[NAE NOOKIE]

Oh, was more than fifty at the game, made for a decent bit of noise till it tailed off in the 2nd half.
Seemed in good spirits before the game with a few dozen cans of beer in a supermarket trolley just behind the west with security trying to tell them it was not allowed, full of exuberance they was.

Enjoyed the game and it was good to be back, first 20 mins we were all over the place, then settled down and slowly took control.
Young Delf, started shacky but came onto a really good game, strange starting hin at right back, the new guy Harbottle looks the part no nonsense clear the lines and made a couple of good long range passes. Once Doidge and Melks came on we looked better in attack as well.
Youn still lacks that awareness to help his defender more but love him going forward.
Levitt, JDH and Campbell all done well if not consistantly. The pies still the same and by all accounts lucky to be able to get one.
All in all good to be back.
:flag::flag::flag:

Maybe not last night, but more than once towards the end of last season I was full of praise for Youan's new found willingness to track back, IMO it's a part of his game that's improved significantly.

On that note, his two long range cross field passes to switch the play last night were a delight, if that's something else he's added when the time comes we are going to be laughing at offers of less than 5 million for this guy.

[Northernhibee]

Thought Doidgerinho did ok last night

Won everything in the air looked more mobile and never gave up closing and chasing down showing the correct attitude

Thoughts ?

I’d keep him at the club.

[Wheat Hound]

I’d keep him at the club.

I agree and also that he looked more mobile and sharp last night. Gives us a different option from the bench but we still need a quality number 9.

[A Hi-Bee]

I agree and also that he looked more mobile and sharp last night. Gives us a different option from the bench but we still need a quality number 9.

Agree :top marks

[Since452]

If we don't need Doidge to move on to free up wages to bring another striker in I'd be happy for him to stay as back up. We're going to need all the squad at some point and I'd feel a lot better relying on Doidge than some of our other bit part strikers.

[A Hi-Bee]

Any from Groningan that Hibs should be looking at, dont say van vein, but they had a couple of alright players in the middle of the park.

[Since90+2]

Any from Groningan that Hibs should be looking at, dont say van vein, but they had a couple of alright players in the middle of the park.

Any of their good players will be out of our price range I'd imagine.

[SHODAN]

They supposedly attacked Hibs fans in the West Stand after the game.

I also walked past a crowd of them making their way round to the Famous Five/East stand after the game and they were exchanging a few words with Hibs fans then.

One Hibs fan was particularly vocal towards them about their behaviour.

Lmao thought we were friends?

[Chorley Hibee]

Lmao thought we were friends?

So did I.

The small group I saw certainly weren't.

[cabbageandribs1875]

someone on a fb page saying around 20/30 groningen fans attacked a couple of stewards ?


they're pure hard

[weecounty hibby]

Saw some stuff on twitter saying it may have been Motherwell. It was twitter though so may be a load of nonsense

[Keith_M]

Saw some stuff on twitter saying it may have been Motherwell. It was twitter though so may be a load of nonsense


Motherwell Fans at a Hibs game? That would be a bit weird.

[Ringothedog]

Motherwell Fans at a Hibs game? That would be a bit weird.

Van Veen?

[Keith_M]

Van Veen?


Wow, they must be really devoted to the guy :greengrin

[CentreForward]

Motherwell Fans at a Hibs game? That would be a bit weird.


Van Veen connection ???

[CallumLaidlaw]

There was a load of Dutch fans all dressed in black at the Hibs club so I’m presuming it was them.


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[linlithgowhibbie]

Saw some stuff on twitter saying it may have been Motherwell. It was twitter though so may be a load of nonsense

Tam Cowan saying that he knew at least 7 Motherwell fans who went to see Van Veen, were maybes more too

[Since90+2]

Tam Cowan saying that he knew at least 7 Motherwell fans who went to see Van Veen, were maybes more too

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

[LewysGot2]

Motherwell Fans at a Hibs game? That would be a bit weird.

You could see a few in the away end wearing claret and Amber.

Think these guys were Dutch - big in stature. The Well fans I spotted were a family and a couple of wee Wishaw gadgies :greengrin

[hibee316]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

Don't really get having a go at people for just going to a football game.

But, you do you.

[JohnM1875]

Don't really get having a go at people for just going to a football game.

But, you do you.

It's no different than Hibs fans popping down to see McGinn at Villa or Porto at Watford, if anything it makes more sense cause it's closer and cheaper.

[HFC93]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

Did a group of Hibs fans not recently go to watch Porteous at Watford?

[EVENTUALLY]

Any from Groningan that Hibs should be looking at, dont say van vein, but they had a couple of alright players in the middle of the park.

I very much liked the look of the No.12 Radinio Balker. Centre Back who was strong composed and read the game well.

[DH1875]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

Half way across the country. You make it sound as if we live in America or Australia. Its 40 miles FFS.

[eastmainsmsh]

The number 20 looked a very good player

[Since90+2]

Did a group of Hibs fans not recently go to watch Porteous at Watford quite recently?

And start bother? No, not that I've heard.

[Since90+2]

Half way across the country. You make it sound as if we live in America or Australia. Its 40 miles FFS.

Aye, that's sound then. Only 40 miles to start a bit of nonsense trouble.

[JohnM1875]

The number 20 looked a very good player

Thought their number 8 looked really strong in the middle. Did a bit of digging and it's Leandro Bacuna. Think he's currently a free agent after leaving Watford but he's training with Groningen (used to play for them)

[PHeffernan]

Thought their number 8 looked really strong in the middle. Did a bit of digging and it's Leandro Bacuna. Think he's currently a free agent after leaving Watford but he's training with Groningen (used to play for them)

He was born in Groningen

[LewysGot2]

We had another bounce game today with them? Is that right? Heard something about Doidge scoring 2?

[LewysGot2]

We had another bounce game today with them? Is that right? Heard something about Doidge scoring 2?

Confirmed. Mixture of Dev squad and subs from yesterday at East Mains. Ended 2-2

[JohnM1875]

He was born in Groningen

... Prefer Jeggo anyway.

[04Sauzee]

Thought their number 8 looked really strong in the middle. Did a bit of digging and it's Leandro Bacuna. Think he's currently a free agent after leaving Watford but he's training with Groningen (used to play for them)

Looked very good for 15-20 minutes, thought he tired very early on.

[Brooster]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

I have no issue with that whatsoever. I'd travel to watch John McGinn or Liam Henderson for example.

[04Sauzee]

I have no issue with that whatsoever. I'd travel to watch John McGinn or Liam Henderson for example.

Same, hoping to taking in a villa game next season.

[zitelli62]

Thought their number 8 looked really strong in the middle. Did a bit of digging and it's Leandro Bacuna. Think he's currently a free agent after leaving Watford but he's training with Groningen (used to play for them)

Looked a class act strolled the game till he tired late on looked good though.

[GRA]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

A bit harsh. Didn't a group of our fans travel to see Conrad Logan shortly after our cup win in 2016?

[HFC93]

And start bother? No, not that I've heard.

Do you know for certain that Motherwell fans were causing bother?

[Frazerbob]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

Loads of Hibs fans have travelled to see SJM play for Villa.......

[Since452]

Imagine being such a **** little club and support that you travel half way across the country to watch Kevin Van Veen as an ex player.

I know Motherwell is a depressing place but that takes the biscuit.

I found Hibs fans going to watch Porteous play for Watford a bit odd but each to their own. It's a bit like going on holiday with your ex wife and her new husband.

[Frazerbob]

I found Hibs fans going to watch Porteous play for Watford a bit odd but each to their own. It's a bit like going on holiday with your ex wife and her new husband.

It really isn't

[WeAreHibs]

I found Hibs fans going to watch Porteous play for Watford a bit odd but each to their own. It's a bit like going on holiday with your ex wife and her new husband.

Is her new husband Ryan Porteous?

[CentreForward]

Haven’t heard much mention of it and was wondering how the new pitch looked last night.

[Haymaker]

Did a group of Hibs fans not recently go to watch Porteous at Watford quite recently?I used to travel from London to Bristol to see Ivan Sproule. Still got my signed City top from the Legend.

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[Caversham Green]

Thought their number 8 looked really strong in the middle. Did a bit of digging and it's Leandro Bacuna. Think he's currently a free agent after leaving Watford but he's training with Groningen (used to play for them)

Another ex-Reading man too - but after McDermott's time there. Good player but maybe another one that's looking for big wages.

[JimBHibees]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.

Only if players replacing them are better still to be convinced they are. Paul is very much one of our two best central defenders

[blackpoolhibs]

I travelled 3 miles fron London Colney to St Albans to see Eddie May make his debut for Brentford against St Albans in a pre season friendly.:greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

I travelled 5 miles to see Derek Riordan play for York City. He got hooked at half time.

[ToffeeCabbage]

I went to Almondvale with a couple pals for a Livingston v Coventry pre-season game as Beuzelin had just signed for them. There were a fair few other hibs fans there that day as well.

Griffiths and McPake were playing for Livi. McPake must've made an impression as he ended up signing for Coventry a couple months later

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[killie-hibby]

I found Hibs fans going to watch Porteous play for Watford a bit odd but each to their own. It's a bit like going on holiday with your ex wife and her new husband.

I travelled with 6000+ Hibs supporters during August 1967 to watch Joe Baker playing for Nottingham Forest in a preseason friendly against Raith at Starks Park.I very much doubt any of us were considered as "odd".

[MWHIBBIES]

I travelled with 6000+ Hibs supporters during August 1967 to watch Joe Baker playing for Nottingham Forest in a preseason friendly against Raith at Starks Park.I very much doubt any of us were considered as "odd".

Were the same 6000 at the next Hibs away game? If not, yes, its a bit weird :greengrin

[jacomo]

Hanlon will be 34 mid season, Lewis 36.

It’s time to move away from these guys being first team starters. They are both steady and still good enough as cover but playing the younger guys will be better for us long term IMO. They have been great servants to Hibs and I hope they still find a place at the club but the starting 11 shouldn’t be that place for much longer.

Also what’s terrifying about Fish and Rocky,

Fish is a brilliant young player who will be an English prem defender in the next few years IMO. Delighted to get him on Loan again but gutted it’s not a perm move as initially suggested. Would be great to get more than 1 season more from him and he would have sold for millions.

Rocky is no worse than Hanlon and will be improving over time whilst Hanlon can only decline from here.


If we play 2 centrebacks it seems like Rocky and (hopefully) Fish competing for the right sided position, and Hanlon and Riley for the left. We shall see.

[Billy McKirdy]

I found Hibs fans going to watch Porteous play for Watford a bit odd but each to their own. It's a bit like going on holiday with your ex wife and her new husband.

As a Luton fan this gave me a chuckle 😂

[Dight]

I travelled 5 miles to see Derek Riordan play for York City. He got hooked at half time.
We did something similar to watch Alex Harris at York.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I travelled 5 miles to see Derek Riordan play for York City. He got hooked at half time.

I travelled 500 more to watch, well you know ...