Joe Newell

[SteveHFC]

Outstanding.

[Northernhibee]

Beautiful man.

[Bostonhibby]

Deserved man of the match. I've been a critic but has turned me right round recently.

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[Vault Boy]

He’s genuinely become one of the best midfielders I’ve seen play for us. What a performance tonight, absolutely ran the show.

[supermcginn]

Best I've seen him, absolutely outstanding.

[Tambo]

Deserved man of the match. I've been a critic but has turned me right round recently.

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Two seasons ago I think he would probably admit he deserved it, I never seen last Sunday but he has probably been our best player so far.

[heretoday]

Amusing fellow Newell. Can't beat a Brummie voice!

[hibee_girl]

Best player on the pitch.

[makaveli1875]

When he's at his best he's 1 of the best centre midfielders in the country . Totally controls the game

[HendoDelivered]

Someone on here called him a charlatan last week 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


Boys immense and if you dont rate him, get your head checked.

Super Joe Newell.

[B.H.F.C]

Easiest MOTM in the history of football tonight.

[California-Hibs]

That is absolutely hands down the best I've ever seen Joe Newell play. Never mind his outstanding finishing and beautiful feet for the second, his desire, drive, commitment etc just wow. Take a massive bow tonight Joe, you were a hero out there!

[Moulin Yarns]

Referred to himself as a bluenose, I take it that's Birmingham City.

[Vault Boy]

Referred to himself as a bluenose, I take it that's Birmingham City.

Yes

[Dmas]

Unreal tonight absolutely everywhere, I’ve been a critic no arguments from me giving that every week

[bordergreen]

Everywhere tonight. Class display.

[WeeRussell]

Outstanding again.

Seems a top lad too.

Keep it up Joe 👍

[MagicSwirlingShip]

His best ever for us. A real talisman tonight. Well done Joe, that was class

[Gordy M]

I actually think that signing Levitt allows JN to play further forward....i think he is a better player playing the most advanced of the centre mids.

[Kentao1985]

As Joe Newell's biggest critic, I'm sorry.

What a performance, he was immense. Mon the Hibees

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[Lago]

Outstanding.
Certainly not a one trick pony as I remember him being called.

[O'Rourke3]

MOTM just for the hair. Superb this evening.

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[nickwhibs]

Was brilliant tonight. I mentioned on another thread about having someone with drive and to take the game by the scruff of the neck - that performance was exactly that and more!

[Liberal Hibby]

Absolutely superb. Think he's looking forward to going toe to toe with SJM.

[Glory Lurker]

One of the best performances by a Hibs player for a long time, imho. Oozing confidence now and making it happen. So emphatic a MotM that it probably counts for the next few games, too.

Well done, Newell. Take a bow.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'll bet a few fans missed his goal


tho i presume the tellyboxes were on in the concourses

[Up-the-slope]

He just loves playing football and seems to love Hibs which helps. He is loved in the dressing room and you can see with his banter

[Hibbyradge]

He's desperate to play against Villa!

[Liberal Hibby]

He's desperate to play against Villa!

:agree:

[Stubbsy90+2]

That is absolutely hands down the best I've ever seen Joe Newell play. Never mind his outstanding finishing and beautiful feet for the second, his desire, drive, commitment etc just wow. Take a massive bow tonight Joe, you were a hero out there!

Definitely. He’s in the form of his Hibs career this year.

[hibby67]

Does that booking means he misses the next game ? Hope not as he was outstanding tonight

[CL0762]

Always been a critic of Newell’s and that’s only because I know he can put in performances like that.

Absolutely outstanding tonight.

[Wull]

I’ve always liked him, but tonight was special, go on yoursel Joe boy

[J-C]

That was his best game for Hibs and what I want to see from him every week, take a bow Joe that was almost perfection tonight.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

He’s a classy player. Blootering the ball at the opposition player was fantastic!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Does that booking means he misses the next game ? Hope not as he was outstanding tonight

i think it's three yellow cards allowed


therefore if he picks up a card against villa he will miss our first group stage game :(

[Hibbyradge]

i think it's three yellow cards allowed


therefore if he picks up a card against villa he will miss out first group stage game :(

:agree:

Ha ha. I just saw your second sentence.

[Liberal Hibby]

i think it's three yellow cards allowed

So he may not play in Switzerland so he can against the Villans :wink:

[King conrad]

He’s a classy player. Blootering the ball at the opposition player was fantastic!

Loved it when he done that.
Brilliant player for Hibs, absolutely everywhere

[Hiber-nation]

Absolutely brilliant tonight.

[hibby67]

i think it's three yellow cards allowed


therefore if he picks up a card against villa he will miss our first group stage game :(

Magic cheers.. I did think that was his 3rd.. need him for next week

[Mick O'Rourke]

Ok ...that was a superb European night at the Holy Ground
Played a team that are good, but dont like it up them !
Brought back some memories of such battles in the long past.

Joe Newell ? Since he came to us, i read ifs and buts about Joe .
For me,he is and has been for some time our most important player .
Worth his weight in gold for us . He loves the club.
I think we might need to take a couple of paramedics for the next leg
That team will kick lumps out us if we score early.

Bring on SJM :greengrin

And well done Joe Newell

[Smartie]

I actually think that signing Levitt allows JN to play further forward....i think he is a better player playing the most advanced of the centre mids.

I agree.

[Bob Box Fish]

That was a Mcginn esk performance by Newell tonight.

[ian cruise]

Joe Newell loves Hibs

[Hibees1973]

Great night for Joe and the club.

Well done.

[Paul1642]

That was a Mcginn esk performance by Newell tonight.

Newell vs McGinn, coming to ER in a few weeks time.

[Unseen work]

Absolutely outstanding tonight.

Real leader and drove us forward

[Sweet Left Peg]

Newell has been threatening to play like that for a while now but I feel he has often been playing at 70/80% of what he is capable of. I've wanted to see him driving forward more, getting more assists with through balls etc and chipping in with more goals. He's got the ability but perhaps he's been played too deep for too long to allow others to push up more. His drive and run for Vente's goal was exactly what I've wanted to see more from him. Tonight was a wonderful display from Newell and long may he remain at the club. Top player.

[Sheffhibee]

Well done Joe absolutely led by example for the entire game. :thumbsup:

[Steve20]

Never been his biggest fan, but wow what a performance that was.

He was different class.

[JammyDoidger]

Closest performance I've seen to a John McGinn performance since John McGinn. Majestic.

[Pretty Boy]

He's just a fantastic footballer at his best.

No shrinking violet either, puts himself about and is clearly playing for the jersey.

He's a Hibs man now and it shows.

[Ozyhibby]

He was excellent tonight and judged the game very well. Deserved mom although I would have voted Vente just because it was a debut.


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[DinkyTwo]

That is absolutely hands down the best I've ever seen Joe Newell play. Never mind his outstanding finishing and beautiful feet for the second, his desire, drive, commitment etc just wow. Take a massive bow tonight Joe, you were a hero out there!Can't say any more than that. He was brilliant all over the park

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[.Sean.]

He is Hibs as ****

Captain material

[Jones28]

Just fantastic tonight. Goal, that run for the second and being hard as ****. Well in Joe.

[babahibs]

Immense, end of.

[blackpoolhibs]

Magnificent tonight. :top marks

[DIXIHIBS]

Thought it was a great strike at the game but having watched again on tv...outstanding. So many good things about the 2nd goal too...and the 3rd:flag:

[wookie70]

I think he is close to being the box to box, goal scoring midfielder, captain we desperately need. He was brilliant tonight and has been out best midfielder for some time. It will be interesting to see if we persist with two up top and how we construct teh midfield. We were lucky a few times tonight as Youan was atrocious tracking back and Boyle is miles off it. Newell needed to be at his best and was and Levitt after a slow start got better and better too. I thought Miller had a very good game too and I hope he stays fit and start to improve with games

[GIBBY NEWTON]

Does that booking means he misses the next game ? Hope not as he was outstanding tonight

I looked up europa conference league suspensions Article 52 says a suspension next game after 3rd booking hope i have read it wrong but a sickner if correct

[aljo7-0]

That dribble past 4 players before the second......wow!

[BILLYHIBS]

Best team goal and execution since Brazil 1970



I’ll get ma coat

[Mikey_1875]

I like Newell but I never knew he had that in his locker. He was skipping past players for fun. Exceptional

[Bishop Hibee]

Superb tonight. He’s a boyhood Birmingham City fan I believe so if he needed any incentive, the chance of playing the Villa would have helped.

[147lothian]

You could see in the second half of last season that Newell has added so much to his game, he is now an a much more all rounded midfielder.

[GreenGray]

What a player, good others are finally starting to realise


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[Jim44]

That dribble past 4 players before the second......wow!


Best team goal and execution since Brazil 1970



I’ll get ma coat

Alf and Dylan are getting deserved credit for the quality of the goal but without Newell’s superb run and service it would never have happened.

[Criswell]

Fans have even got a song for him (Superjoe) Any idea what his contract situation is? Would love to see him sign an extension.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Fans have even got a song for him (Superjoe) Any idea what his contract situation is? Would love to see him sign an extension.


summer 2025

[Torto7]

He shat gold tonight. 11/10.

[Borderhibbie76]

That was a Joe Newell masterclass tonight - should be our captain imo as he's a leader and he's Hibs as ####. No slight kn Hanlon who was also excellent tonight but Joe should ne our captain imo

[SaulGoodman]

Should be captain.

Him scudding the ball off that Luzern boy set the tone for the rest of the second half.

[1875Sean]

Quality player, mental how some people on here don’t rate him

[Squealing pig]

What a player

[DinkyTwo]

That dribble past 4 players before the second......wow!Forced almost everyone I know to watch it [emoji23]

Silky!

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[Criswell]

summer 2025
That's great news

[BILLYHIBS]

Alf and Dylan are getting deserved credit for the quality of the goal but without Newell’s superb run and service it would never have happened.

I was referring to Newell’s goal build up and finish were perfection

Alf’s contribution to Dylan’s goal was not too shabby

[gaz1875]

Fantastic performance, covered every blade of grass tonight :top marks

[hibee-boys]

He’s been Hibs most consistent player for a while now. Baffles me the stick he gets on here occasionally, tremendous footballer.

[Keepthefaith]

He’s been Hibs most consistent player for a while now. Baffles me the stick he gets on here occasionally, tremendous footballer.

because as well as being our best midfielder, he's also a handsome bugger and some folk just can't cope with it haha

[duffers]

Absolutely superb.

Not sure he was deserving of a booking though. Absolutely blootered the ball at the boy which started the melee, but pretty sure it was while the ball was in play.

[CMac1988]

Been saying it for ages and wanted him as captain a long time ago. Different Gravy when he's on it. Lovely stuff! :flag:

[JohnM1875]

Joe Newell. Wow. What. A player.

Man of the match by a country mile

[NAE NOOKIE]

Can be a bit smug here because I can honestly say I've never understood the level of criticism Joe Newell gets from some of our fans. Tonight he was superb, an absolute no brainer for MOM .... what a performance from him :not worth

[BILLYHIBS]

Never really rated him to me he was a 1:4 performer

Mr Inconsistent

Eating humble pie tonight

Different gravy

Onwards and upwards

Like Doidge loves our club and wants to be here

[JohnM1875]

I'm not usually one to take credit. But I met oor Joe and had a wee picture taken in hospitality after the Rangers spanking in May.

Ever since then he's been untouchable.

You're welcome.

[Shrekko]

Never really rated him to me he was a 1:4 performer

Mr Inconsistent

Eating humble pie tonight

Different gravy

Onwards and upwards

Like Doidge loves our club and wants to be here

His consistency has been fantastic for the vast majority of his Hibs career - he’s consistently above average and often outstanding. Poor games are virtually non-existent.

We all know the knives will be back out the next time we lose but surely the vast majority (going by the adulation he seems to get at games) have stopped all this nonsense about him being central to any problems we have? The boy has been a generally excellent Hibs player- the scapegoating of him by people has been almost inexplicable.

[Malonga's Cat]

He was simply unbelievable tonight.

[BILLYHIBS]

His consistency has been fantastic for the vast majority of his Hibs career - he’s consistently above average and often outstanding. Poor games are virtually non-existent.

We all know the knives will be back out the next time we lose but surely the vast majority (going by the adulation he seems to get at games) have stopped all this nonsense about him being central to any problems we have? The boy has been a generally excellent Hibs player- the scapegoating of him by people has been almost inexplicable.
Yip hope he continues in this vein he was more or less consistent towards the end of last season the less disappearing acts the better

We will see what happens as the season progresses

I hope like every Hibs fan he continues where he left off tonight

A masterclass from Joe

[cameronw-hfc]

Yip hope he continues in this vein he was more or less consistent towards the end of last season the less disappearing acts the better

We will see what happens as the season progresses

I hope like every Hibs fan he continues where he left off tonight

A masterclass from Joe

Tbf tonight was just an extension of how he's performed for a good time now. As others have said, he's been good his whole hibs career.

[BILLYHIBS]

Tbf tonight was just an extension of how he's performed for a good time now. As others have said, he's been good his whole hibs career.

A matter of opinion

Was never a winger and has only scored 8 goals in 144 appearances

I would expect more from an attacking mid or midfield player for that matter that gets forward as much as Joe

Loads of games where he has disappeared as I said usually 1:4 decent games

I take the point that recently he is vastly improved but we are speaking about his whole Hibs career

I remember him letting us down in a Scottish Cup semi final by stupidly getting himself sent off

[The Modfather]

Poor on Sunday and outstanding second half last night, was also decent enough first half but really stepped it up second half. What a strike for the goal.

[Allant1981]

Poor on Sunday and outstanding second half last night, was also decent enough first half but really stepped it up second half. What a strike for the goal.

He wasn't poor on sunday

[JimBHibees]

Take a bow Joe. Sensational

[Stubbsy90+2]

Tbf tonight was just an extension of how he's performed for a good time now. As others have said, he's been good his whole hibs career.

Na, it’s not. Last night was nothing like what he’s been throughout his Hibs career or else he wouldn’t still be at Hibs. He was excellent.

[He's here!]

Played great and seems like a really sound guy judging by his post-match interview, where he was not only generous with his time but genuinely interesting to listen to. A lot of players are keen just to get the formalities out the way but you felt he'd have stood there chatting even longer if Marv and Stewart had wanted.

[The Modfather]

He wasn't poor on sunday

No sense in taking this thread down a negative route when he deserves all the credit for last night. However, poor, ineffective, quiet, whatever adjective you want to use, the midfield was poor for 60 or 70 minutes collectively and individually, along with the rest of the team on Sunday IMO.

Back to last night, the second half energy and quality was a joy to watch.

[oneone73]

Do bookings get reset for the play-off round?

[truehibernian]

Second half Joe Newell is exactly the player I want to see consistently- one of the best midfield performances in a good few seasons. At times he was playing all midfield positions, great composure on the ball, biting tackles, great decision making, good penetrating runs, and a fabulous goal.

That was a ‘captains’ performance and he showed real leadership yesterday.

Well done Joe 👍

[B.H.F.C]

Joe Newell booting the ball off the big boy and the rest of the team piling in was a game changer. We were toiling a wee bit after their equaliser but that got the crowd up and rattled them.

The big 99 who is about 8ft tall **** the bed.

[Since452]

Newell is class. So undervalued by some. Sublime goal and brilliant all round display.

[MWHIBBIES]

Never doubted him

[Since90+2]

If he's booked on Thursday is he out of the game against Villa if we progress? That would be a massive blow.

[Keith_M]

Superb tonight. He’s a boyhood Birmingham City fan I believe so if he needed any incentive, the chance of playing the Villa would have helped.


:agree:


Funnily enough, I was wondering if that was his motivation for his performance.

If we could just get every opposing team to play in Villa colours, he might play like that regularly :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

If he's booked on Thursday is he out of the game against Villa if we progress? That would be a massive blow.

Think it's three bookings then you miss a game, think last night was his first booking in Europe? Could be wrong though.

[flash]

Think it's three bookings then you miss a game, think last night was his first booking in Europe? Could be wrong though.

You are correct John.

[Posh Swanny]

I actually saw Joe score his first senior goal. It put Posh 1-0 up against Leeds at Elland Road and involved a cheeky Cruyff turn to bamboozle the defence before slotting cooly under the keeper. He was a classy performer for Posh who, like Hibs, seemed determined to play him wide left before realising his true calling was in the middle.

Was brilliant to see him doing the business on the big stage last night.

[DaveF]

Joe Newell booting the ball off the big boy and the rest of the team piling in was a game changer. We were toiling a wee bit after their equaliser but that got the crowd up and rattled them.

The big 99 who is about 8ft tall **** the bed.

That was a brilliant passage of play. Levitt with 2 hard tackles, then Newell followed by everyone piling in. Great team spirit and it lifted the whole place.

[Glasgowhibby95]

He was everywhere last night. His best game in a hibs jersey imo.

[heretoday]

:agree:


Funnily enough, I was wondering if that was his motivation for his performance.

If we could just get every opposing team to play in Villa colours, he might play like that regularly :greengrin

Hate the Villa.

[LewysGot2]

Do bookings get reset for the play-off round?

you would think so otherwise the team’s fighting their way through are seriously disadvantaged

[Mick O'Rourke]

Joe being from Birmingham,you could say that last night he played a Peaky Blinder !:greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Joe Newell booting the ball off the big boy and the rest of the team piling in was a game changer. We were toiling a wee bit after their equaliser but that got the crowd up and rattled them.

The big 99 who is about 8ft tall **** the bed.

He got out the way because he had already been booked for cattling Miller of course which should have been red. Would have been a huge loss for them for the second leg.

[huggie1875]

Head and shoulders above everyone last night absolutely outstanding

a debate ending performance

[Bostonhibby]

I actually saw Joe score his first senior goal. It put Posh 1-0 up against Leeds at Elland Road and involved a cheeky Cruyff turn to bamboozle the defence before slotting cooly under the keeper. He was a classy performer for Posh who, like Hibs, seemed determined to play him wide left before realising his true calling was in the middle.

Was brilliant to see him doing the business on the big stage last night.[emoji16]

When he signed for us the Posh guy in our street said straight away, bags of potential and ability but consistency has been the problem. I posted it at the time

Maybe he just had to find a city he wanted to stay in?[emoji6]

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[Donegal Hibby]

I thought against St mirren he was poor tbh ( sorry ) though against Luzern that was probably the best I've seen him play in a Hibs shirt. :top marks performance and showed what a quality player he is .

[Up-the-slope]

Played great and seems like a really sound guy judging by his post-match interview, where he was not only generous with his time but genuinely interesting to listen to. A lot of players are keen just to get the formalities out the way but you felt he'd have stood there chatting even longer if Marv and Stewart had wanted.

Was just so much better than the usual player post match sound bites!!


The best bit of pre-season tour was his co-commentating on Bournemouth game - made the supposed 'pundits' we have to put up with most of the time covering radio & TV look even more hopeless when you had someone with real insight a bit of humor (an also some wee snippets of how things go behind the scenes)

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Was just so much better than the usual player post match sound bites!!


The best bit of pre-season tour was his co-commentating on Bournemouth game - made the supposed 'pundits' we have to put up with most of the time covering radio & TV look even more hopeless when you had someone with real insight a bit of humor (an also some wee snippets of how things go behind the scenes)

Yeah if he sticks around in the Scottish game until he retires then I think a gig at bbc scotlands football team could be on the cards.
Then in future European games Jambos can moan when we have Marv and Newell in the studio.

[WeAreHibs]

Was just so much better than the usual player post match sound bites!!


The best bit of pre-season tour was his co-commentating on Bournemouth game - made the supposed 'pundits' we have to put up with most of the time covering radio & TV look even more hopeless when you had someone with real insight a bit of humor (an also some wee snippets of how things go behind the scenes)

Any links to his interview?

[hibee-boys]

Watched the second half on bbc I player and Joe’s after match interview last night. Fantastic footballer, devilishly handsome and great personality, not jealous at all😂 What a very entertaining/honest interview, far better than the usual post match cliche ridden summary we hear. Vente looked a happy lad as well, great to see and long may it continue🙏

[hibee-boys]

Any links to his interview?

The game/post match interviews are on bbc I player, just search for Hibs👍

[WeAreHibs]

The game/post match interviews are on bbc I player, just search for Hibs👍

Thanks mate. Totally forgot it was on the telly. Really enjoyed the interview!

[tonyrougier123]

Joe newell the midfield maestro! Absolutely strolling through games in the centre last wee while,I love listening to Joe talk football or anything tbh,so real and nothing artificial about him, clearly loves hibs and is enjoying his football,a terrific ambassador for the club on and off the park. Improving his game constantly. Pleasure to watch recently on a consistent run of form. Superb!

It’s the consistency that’s shining through now. Integral part of our club.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/nathan_andy22/status/1690091995211935745?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw Great angle of his goal the other night.

Brilliant finish and something he needs to do more often as he clearly has the ability

[Squealing pig]

Best performance since stokes?

[cameronw-hfc]

Best performance since stokes?

He had a game vs Hearts last season or the one before as well where he was like a man possessed. Can't remember what one, maybe the Nisbet one?

[B.H.F.C]

He had a game vs Hearts last season or the one before as well where he was like a man possessed. Can't remember what one, maybe the Nisbet one?

The 1-0 win against them last season. But the other night was another level and his best performance for Hibs by a distance.

[ancient hibee]

Joe newell the midfield maestro! Absolutely strolling through games in the centre last wee while,I love listening to Joe talk football or anything tbh,so real and nothing artificial about him, clearly loves hibs and is enjoying his football,a terrific ambassador for the club on and off the park. Improving his game constantly. Pleasure to watch recently on a consistent run of form. Superb!

It’s the consistency that’s shining through now. Integral part of our club.

You really think he strolled through the St.Mirren game?

[Hiber-nation]

It’s the consistency that’s shining through now. Integral part of our club.

Consistency is the problem. He was murder last Sunday for the most part. Then as good a midfield performance as you'll see on Thursday.

[Kato]

You really think he strolled through the St.Mirren game?Probably why we were beat.

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[cameronw-hfc]

Consistency is the problem. He was murder last Sunday for the most part. Then as good a midfield performance as you'll see on Thursday.

It isn't the problem. If he wasn't consistent last season he wouldn't have won both POTY awards.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It isn't the problem. If he wasn't consistent last season he wouldn't have won both POTY awards.

Considering we were a wildly inconsistent team last season then it makes perfect sense.

[Libby Hibby]

He had a game vs Hearts last season or the one before as well where he was like a man possessed. Can't remember what one, maybe the Nisbet one?

I think it was under the lights when Campbells effort was blocked by Sibbick at the end, 0-0.

He was unbelievable that night.

[KWJ]

Agree with the comments about his inconsistency.

He has improved as I think in his first couple years if we wasn't playing well, he was poor. Now, if he's not running the show it's more likely a 6/10 performance.

I don't expect what he did on Thursday every week, that was just different gravy, but he should show glimpses of it more often in every game even when things aren't going all his way.

Part of the problem may be the way we set up and just how much of a muddle Scottish football games can be in the middle of the park but quality should shine through and it doesn't often enough from Joe.

Really hope he can kick on and run far more games. If he does we'll have the player of the year and be fighting to keep him on January.

[jacomo]

Considering we were a wildly inconsistent team last season then it makes perfect sense.


:agree:

Joe’s a good player but we’ve all seen games when he’s just not been at the races. To pretend that’s not the case is silly.

[.Sean.]

I think it was under the lights when Campbells effort was blocked by Sibbick at the end, 0-0.

He was unbelievable that night.
It was the 1-0 Nisbet game he was unplayable in

[Unseen work]

:agree:

Joe’s a good player but we’ve all seen games when he’s just not been at the races. To pretend that’s not the case is silly.

As with every player in the cinch.

If Joe played every week like he did against Luzern he wouldn’t be playing at Easter Road

[Hibbyradge]

As with every player in the cinch.

If Joe player every week like he did against Luzern he would be playing at Easter Road

He is playing at Easter Road! :tee hee:

[Unseen work]

He is playing at Easter Road! :tee hee:

**Wouldn’t 🤣

[CapitalGreen]

As with every player in the cinch.

If Joe player every week like he did against Luzern he would be playing at Easter Road

Yup, if he consistently put in such good performances, bigger clubs would come in for him like the truly great players in our recent past.

But he doesn’t, so they don’t.

[Since452]

Newell has improved under Johnson. Just like Rocky and Campbell imo.

[Up-the-slope]

Any links to his interview?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001pvb6/sportscene-202324-3-europa-conference-qualifier-first-leg-hibernian-v-luzern

wind time to 2.06:30

[jacomo]

As with every player in the cinch.

If Joe played every week like he did against Luzern he wouldn’t be playing at Easter Road


I don’t believe sponsor benefits extend to mentions on fan forums. Please stop.

[KWJ]

He is a big game player.

[The Modfather]

Midfield midfield midfield.

For as good as Newell was on Thursday, and he was really good, he reverts back to a nothing performance. That’s away in Andora, home to St Mirren and today he had been poor. Individually and collectively. Versus good at home to the Andorran team and tremendous on Thursday. It’s not enough for me.

At least all other midfielders are capable of getting dropped or subbed. Newell plays 90 minutes regardless of how he is playing.

[Smartie]

He is a big game player.

He’s somebody who cannot be relied upon.

[BILLYHIBS]

Where are all the Newell wags today ? 😂

[Northernhibee]

Where is all the Newell wags today ?

The ball was punted over the midfields heads time after time after time today.

LJ needs to be seeing that we're best when we try to play football.

We end up hoofing aimless balls at Doidge all day long.

[MWHIBBIES]

11 players fail, Joe Newell to blame.

[CapitalGreen]

Mr Consistent.

[The Modfather]

11 players fail, Joe Newell to blame.

Is that a defence that because Newell was equally as poor as everyone else today it’s not relevant to talk about his performance?

Fish, Stevenson, Doidge etc will all be talked about after todays performance, which is fair. I’ve not seen anyone say Newell is the singular reason we lost today, but for our most experienced player and one of the supposed top midfielders in the league. The frequency of days like today, particularly this season, is fair comment IMO.

[1875Sean]

Where are all the Newell wags today ? 😂

You can’t wait to stick it into Newell, what’s your issue?

[neil7908]

This thread is Newell down to a T. Great one week, terrible the next. I do think he's not got the right players beside him but I find him deeply frustrating.

[NC1875]

Mr Inconsistent. Suppose that’s why he’s at Hibs. So frustrating though.

[Smartie]

11 players fail, Joe Newell to blame.

As a senior player who is capable of putting in performances of a very high standard, he should take the appropriate share of criticism when he fails to reach those heights.

[BILLYHIBS]

You can’t wait to stick it into Newell, what’s your issue?

I think I have made my point

When he is on it he is on it

Mr Inconsistent

Not all down to him though

Could have done with someone anyone grabbing that game by the scruff of the neck today

He was outstanding on Thursday

My comment was tongue in cheek

[MWHIBBIES]

As a senior player who is capable of putting in performances of a very high standard, he should take the appropriate share of criticism when he fails to reach those heights.

Yes. And as he lined up next to 10 other senior players, that's 1/11th.

[MWHIBBIES]

Is that a defence that because Newell was equally as poor as everyone else today it’s not relevant to talk about his performance?

Fish, Stevenson, Doidge etc will all be talked about after todays performance, which is fair. I’ve not seen anyone say Newell is the singular reason we lost today, but for our most experienced player and one of the supposed top midfielders in the league. The frequency of days like today, particularly this season, is fair comment IMO.

This season is 5 games in and he's been exceptional in 3 of them. Don't think he was bad at all Vs St Mirren. Bit if a brain fart for a very soft penalty, but fine otherwise. Important pass for 2-1.

[CapitalGreen]

This season is 5 games in and he's been exceptional in 3 of them. Don't think he was bad at all Vs St Mirren. Bit if a brain fart for a very soft penalty, but fine otherwise. Important pass for 2-1.

Someone needs to learn the definition of exceptional.

[Lago]

Is that a defence that because Newell was equally as poor as everyone else today it’s not relevant to talk about his performance?

Fish, Stevenson, Doidge etc will all be talked about after todays performance, which is fair. I’ve not seen anyone say Newell is the singular reason we lost today, but for our most experienced player and one of the supposed top midfielders in the league. The frequency of days like today, particularly this season, is fair comment IMO.
But why is he always at the head of the line to have his performance talked about?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

But why is he always at the head of the line to have his performance talked about?

Because he’s supposedly our best player


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[Smartie]

This season is 5 games in and he's been exceptional in 3 of them. Don't think he was bad at all Vs St Mirren. Bit if a brain fart for a very soft penalty, but fine otherwise. Important pass for 2-1.

He was missing first half, as he often is. I remember applauding him putting in a great tackle out wide - in first half injury time, it was his first.

No doubt he had a very good spell when we had our tails up during the second half but some players carry higher expectation and he is one. He is falling shorter of expectation more often compared to other players.

[jeffers]

But why is he always at the head of the line to have his performance talked about?

Probably because he showed on Thursday what he’s capable of. I like Joe Newell, think he’s a top bloke, loves the club but too often puts in performances like today.

[PH91]

I've never understood the inconsistency comments. He obviously isn't going to put in a motm performance every single game (the same as every other player in the world) and even when not at his best he generally doesn't have a shocker and always puts in a power of work. Maybe the comments are from a minority, though, given his poty awards last season.

He could be doing with playing alongside a player or two who can up their game every now and again. There is a long list of bang average to cr@p midfielders been signed to play with him and levitt looks to be the latest one based on what we've seen so far. Imo magennis is the only one who looked like he could make the midfield better as a unit and we have let him go!

[B.H.F.C]

Probably because he showed on Thursday what he’s capable of. I like Joe Newell, think he’s a top bloke, loves the club but too often puts in performances like today.

I’ve never been a big Newell fan but I think anyone would have toiled in the middle of the park today. The ball was just lumped over their heads for the entire game. Right from minute one. The way we played, which we were clearly set up to do and continued to do for the whole 90 minutes, was an absolute joke.

[MWHIBBIES]

Someone needs to learn the definition of exceptional.

Got us back into the Inter tie and then assisted both goals to put us ahead.

Motm on Thursday.

Brilliant performances. We could be out without him.

[Smartie]

Got us back into the Inter tie and then assisted both goals to put us ahead.

Motm on Thursday.

Brilliant performances. We could be out without him.

Nobody’s disputing the quality or importance of those performances.

It’s the pish ones that they’re interspersed with that are the issue.

[MWHIBBIES]

Nobody’s disputing the quality or importance of those performances.

It’s the pish ones that they’re interspersed with that are the issue.

Hes absolutely carried us in three games in Europe this season. Hes the last one I'm worried about after defeat today. His teammates are the consistently poor ones.

[Hibees1973]

Where are all the Newell wags today ? ��

Come on Billy.

You are one of the more sensible posters on here and a custodian of hibs.net

You are better than that.

....apologies Billy. Saw your tongue in cheek comment later.

[BILLYHIBS]

Come on Billy.

You are one of the more sensible posters on here and a custodian of hibs.net

You are better than that.

....apologies Billy. Saw your tongue in cheek comment later.

👍

[The Modfather]

Hes absolutely carried us in three games in Europe this season. Hes the last one I'm worried about after defeat today. His teammates are the consistently poor ones.

He scored a goal away in Andora, no more no less. It’s not balanced to count that game as one of his exceptional performances this season or that he carried us that game as for 70/80 minutes no one deserved pass marks. In the same way I’d not argue Doidge carried us today winning a penalty or ALF carried us scoring a goal.

It’s not balanced to say his poor/quiet/ineffective performance today shouldn’t be discussed as he was one of eleven. Yet it’s fine to praise his very good performance on Thursday and not temper it by making the same point that he shouldn’t be singled out for praise as he was one of eleven.

[cameronw-hfc]

He scored a goal away in Andora, no more no less. It’s not balanced to count that game as one of his exceptional performances this season or that he carried us that game as for 70/80 minutes no one deserved pass marks. In the same way I’d not argue Doidge carried us today winning a penalty or ALF carried us scoring a goal.

It’s not balanced to say his poor/quiet/ineffective performance today shouldn’t be discussed as he was one of eleven. Yet it’s fine to praise his very good performance on Thursday and not temper it by making the same point that he shouldn’t be singled out for praise as he was one of eleven.


The second half in Andorra Joe definitely deserves pass marks. He drove us on and was the only one actually trying to get us forward.

The pile on when we lose is as predictable as anything. Seems to be a group of people who cant wait to come and have a go or give it the 'told you so' tone comments when he isnt at his absolute best. If he could play exactly like Thursday every week he'd be nowhere near Hibs. He's almost always a 6/10, with quite a few 9/10, games chucked in.

Even Mcginn when he was here had the odd shocker, I can't think of many shockers from Joe, and thats obviously not me saying he's close to SJM level, but it seems people expect him to be 9/10 every week and if he's not, then it means he's inconsistent.

For someone who's regularly our best player, clearly loves the club and has given us a good few years already, next to some rubbish players as well, he gets nowhere near the respect he deserves.

[The Modfather]

The second half in Andorra Joe definitely deserves pass marks. He drove us on and was the only one actually trying to get us forward.

The pile on when we lose is as predictable as anything. Seems to be a group of people who cant wait to come and have a go or give it the 'told you so' tone comments when he isnt at his absolute best. If he could play exactly like Thursday every week he'd be nowhere near Hibs. He's almost always a 6/10, with quite a few 9/10, games chucked in.

Even Mcginn when he was here had the odd shocker, I can't think of many shockers from Joe, and thats obviously not me saying he's close to SJM level, but it seems people expect him to be 9/10 every week and if he's not, then it means he's inconsistent.

For someone who's regularly our best player, clearly loves the club and has given us a good few years already, next to some rubbish players as well, he gets nowhere near the respect he deserves.

I think that’s actually a good, and fair, description of Newell. 6/10 most weeks but also some 9/10 performances.

For me that’s not enough in the most important area of the pitch. Our best midfielder, but still part of the problem and being 6/10 most weeks isn’t enough to have anything but a midfield less than the sum of its parts as we’ve seen for years. With Newell our best midfielder and someone who plays every minute we’ll always get games like St Mirren and Motherwell, interspersed with games like Thursday night.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think that’s actually a good, and fair, description of Newell. 6/10 most weeks but also some 9/10 performances.

For me that’s not enough in the most important area of the pitch. Our best midfielder, but still part of the problem and being 6/10 most weeks isn’t enough to have anything but a midfield less than the sum of its parts as we’ve seen for years. With Newell our best midfielder and someone who plays every minute we’ll always get games like St Mirren and Motherwell, interspersed with games like Thursday night.

We've had those ganes with every midfielder we've ever had. Mcginn lost plenty of winnable games (despite being much better than Joe)

[Brightside]

But why is he always at the head of the line to have his performance talked about?

Not a chance that Newell get the most criticism in this team. Not even close.

[flash]

Not a chance that Newell get the most criticism in this team. Not even close.

Are we including the manager?:greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

I think that’s actually a good, and fair, description of Newell. 6/10 most weeks but also some 9/10 performances.

For me that’s not enough in the most important area of the pitch. Our best midfielder, but still part of the problem and being 6/10 most weeks isn’t enough to have anything but a midfield less than the sum of its parts as we’ve seen for years. With Newell our best midfielder and someone who plays every minute we’ll always get games like St Mirren and Motherwell, interspersed with games like Thursday night.
Found it interesting that some poster’s said that he has always been a top player for us especially having witnessed possibly the worst debut I have ever seen at Stirling where Joe stood on the wing looking like he would rather be somewhere else and loads of games where I had to remind myself he was actually playing

Looking into his average marks out of ten since he arrived per season :

2019/20 6.95

2020/21 7.13 *

2021/22 6.95

2022/23 7.29 *

* = highest score for a Hibernian player

Source Sofascore

Shows inconsistency but better than I expected and definitely one of our best players