Levitt

[Dashing Bob S]

Had his critics (deservedly) but looked class and full of enthusiasm when he came on. Perhaps the winter signings and the increased quality of the squad is making players realise that they have to perform to get a sniff of a jersey.

[The Harp Awakes]

Had his critics (deservedly) but looked class and full of enthusiasm when he came on. Perhaps the winter signings and the increased quality of the squad is making players realise that they have to perform to get a sniff of a jersey.

Clearly has ability. Needs played further up the pitch to influence the game.

Was never going to miss that chance today. Great attitude when he came on.

[weecounty hibby]

I like him. Good run and finish today. Couple of misplaced passes but much better

[Bakerman]

Definitely significantly improved us when coming on. Scored a good goal, which adds to his other beauty, against Celtic wasn't it? Glad to see it. We all want our players to succeed, and he's coming back after a lot of flak, so shows real spirit. Well done Levitt.

[Kentao1985]

We looked a far more attacking team when he came on, played some great balls in behind which didn't quite work out. Great finish for his goal and really put the game to bed. Definitely a good option to come off the bench.

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[ChicoM1875]

Misses a lot of passes, but when he successfully makes a pass, it's usually one that gets us into a good attacking position

[Stairway 2 7]

We'll need him, Youan and Cadden with our busy run in

[Kato]

84% pass accuracy. 2 shots on target, 1 goal.

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[GreenPJ]

84% pass accuracy. 2 shots on target, 1 goal.

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Impressive stats but what I liked most other than his goal was his reaction to the goal. He showed a fair bit of passion in the celebration which I haven’t seen from him before. Hope he keeps it up.

[Sparrows tongue]

He's obviously wanting to become a regular starter and, on todays performance, he has a pretty good chance of being one.

[JoeT]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

[ACLeith]

And he started the move for our first with a lovely piece of skill.

[Allant1981]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

You would have subbed the sub? He wasn't that bad

[chrisski33]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.
God help him if he hadnt scored, hate to imagine your reaction 🤣

[tamig]

Excellent today and transformed the game. Two ropey moments within seconds of each other out wide on the left, but some really good stuff other than that. Best performance in a Hibs strip yet from him.

[scoopyboy]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

I would actually say you weren't watching full stop.

Watch Sportscene tonight then come back and tell me about the lack of a decent touch apart from his goal. His skill at the first goal was different class

[SChibs]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

84% pass accuracy so more than 4 passes out of 5 were completed yet he barely found a green jersey

[FastEddieFelson]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

You mustn't have been watching the match during his excellent play in the build up to the first goal? And his shot on the half volley that he hit really well?

[Kato]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.31 out of 37 passes found a hibs player. 3 out 3 long balls. Think he had an involvement in the 1st goal too.

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[AldoHFC]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.
What game were you watching? Started the move for the 1st, scored the 2nd and a superb ball for Youan that should have resulted in another goal.

[CocoHibs91]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

As others have pointed out this is an utterly bizarre take.

Hes deservedly had some criticism for past performances but he made a real positive difference today.

[neil7908]

So much more positive with his passing than others. Actually tried to play it quickly and over the top rather than just going back or sideways.

Also impressed with his defending - put in quite a few tackles.

[Mcbizz1998]

He was fine when he came on, let’s not get carried away. Gave the ball away twice in succession but made up for it with a well taken goal.

Still nowhere near what we need in the middle of the park if we want to progress imo.

[B.H.F.C]

He was fine when he came on, let’s not get carried away. Gave the ball away twice in succession but made up for it with a well taken goal.

Still nowhere near what we need in the middle of the park if we want to progress imo.

He gave it away twice in succession but he instantly got us playing forward. Marcondes gave the ball away about a dozen times today. Moriah-Welsh gave it away plenty in the first half.

Credit where it’s due, Levitt had a positive impact on the team today. From that contribution, I wouldn’t be picking out the twice in succession he gave it away.

[MWHIBBIES]

Played well. Always available which helped massively.

[Real Emerald]

Levitt played well when he came on and actually made a difference in a positive way. Hope he keeps this up.

[BILLYHIBS]

Never been totally convinced until today

Said on the match day thread he was playing like Messi when he came on the way he took a pass in tight situations playing the pass out fighting and winning the ball back played a few delightful through balls and the way he passes and strikes a ball using his low centre of gravity his goal being a case in point

If he keeps playing like that no way can we leave him out

I’ve not had a drink yet honest just in

[The Wireless]

Technically very good on the ball. Lacks the assertive physicality to boss an opponent and hesitates out of possession to press the ball. Has without any doubt the ability to cut open defences and as an earlier. poster mentioned performs better higher up the pitch.

[Greensunshine]

I like him, although it can’t be denied he’s not been in great form recently. Good to see him get a goal.

It’s amazing what a wee bit of confidence can do for a player.

[Crab apple]

I've been a big critic of his but credit to him for today. Some good passing and he actually won a tackle which led to an attack on goal.

[LewysGot2]

The extra body in the middle makes all the difference to his game. Added goals now, too.

[Bridge hibs]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.You should ask hibs if you can get a seat that faces the pitch

[Cabbage-Patch]

His passing is absolutely woeful but can he can pull off a moment of magic. Reminds me a bit of a Mallan. He's a good option off the bench but don't think he should be starting over NMW or JN

[04Sauzee]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

😯 You most definitely were watching a different game if that was your take. Find that an incredible critique tbh.

[Mikey_1875]

Gives us a good option especially against the teams we are struggling to break down. Hopefully kicks on from a good performance today.

[keep the faith]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

You sure were at a different game!

[CL0762]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

😂😂😂

What an absolute load of ***** that is.

[Steve88]

Perhaps more of a case he found his level.

Not meaning to be malicious here, but that was one of the worst teams I've seen at ER in a while. They were Unfit, parked the bus from the start. Zero interest in competing unless the ball came into the final third

Levitt has failed to show up in every other outing. It'll take a run of consistently good performances to get pass marks from me

[BILLYHIBS]

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What an absolute load of ***** that is.

Yip can think of two 40 yard accurate pingers played straight to feet one right to left to Obita and another left to right to Youan

Totally outstanding play

[CallumLaidlaw]

He was fine when he came on, let’s not get carried away. Gave the ball away twice in succession but made up for it with a well taken goal.

Still nowhere near what we need in the middle of the park if we want to progress imo.

He had the highest pass completion rate of any midfielder or forward. He was excellent in the buildup to the first goal, played 2 superb balls even before that and looked much more confident.

I’ve been a huge critic of him recently and didn’t think he was good enough but he deserves credit where it due today for a very good 45 minutes.


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[Bakerman]

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What an absolute load of ***** that is.

It exemplifies a Hibs supporter who has made their mind up immediately. Unwilling to forgive or forget. Probably up off their seat pointing and hollering in their loudest voice at a misplaced pass, in order, to reinforce their never unwilling to change mind. I've seen it umpteen times. Other players could score own goals every other match, but will never be criticised because said supporter thought he was a good player from the outset.

From a personal point of view, I was critical of Rocky, but he has shown great change in his play, hasn't put a foot wrong since returning, and deserves great praise for it. I'm a big big fan of Will Fish, and when he leaves, I hope that Rocky continues his progress, which I now think he will.

[ChuckNor]

He came on and brought the intensity and instinctive play we were sorely missing in the first half. That made all the difference. He plays the risky passes that cut teams open. If you want Hibs to score more then we need players that take risks against sides like Ross County, not just recycle possession by passing back to the centre halves. We shouldn’t be booing that play but encouraging it. For me, the three points are down to him coming on and bringing the attributes we needed to win.

Having said all that, Moriah Welsh still starts for me. Wasn’t his game today but he’s been excellent and I think his quality defensively will be crucial against Rangers.

[JimBHibees]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

Really ? he made a few excellent passes two of three behind full backs. Excellent pass in build up to first goal and lovely finish for second. Did misplace a couple of passes but was a huge influence in us winning today. Such a talent which he would show it more consistently

[Tambo]

I can't judge his performance as I only seen the highlights, delighted for Levitt for his goal today.

[smff1916]

Had his critics (deservedly) but looked class and full of enthusiasm when he came on. Perhaps the winter signings and the increased quality of the squad is making players realise that they have to perform to get a sniff of a jersey.

There’s a player in there somewhere, he’s been lacking confidence. Hopefully he can kick on now. Saw rocky giving him some words of wisdom after his slick turn set up the first goal.

[JoeT]

It exemplifies a Hibs supporter who has made their mind up immediately. Unwilling to forgive or forget. Probably up off their seat pointing and hollering in their loudest voice at a misplaced pass, in order, to reinforce their never unwilling to change mind. I've seen it umpteen times. Other players could score own goals every other match, but will never be criticised because said supporter thought he was a good player from the outset.

From a personal point of view, I was critical of Rocky, but he has shown great change in his play, hasn't put a foot wrong since returning, and deserves great praise for it. I'm a big big fan of Will Fish, and when he leaves, I hope that Rocky continues his progress, which I now think he will.
As usual a player is never as bad as his worst critic. On the flip side he wasn't close to some of the gushing takes on his performance. Fair enough, watching the highlights he was involved in 2 or 3 of the games critical moments. I don't feel I exemplify any group. Earlier in the season I compared him to Boozy in how composed he'd been in tight situations. I sat quietly today, paid attention to him as much as anyone and I still thought despite Marcondes giving the ball away loads, Levitt was the one of the 3 midfielders I'd have taken off. My user name shows that I appreciated a player that was maybe booed more than deserved. It seems in most eyes I got it wrong, again, fair enough. I think you exemplify a holier than though condescending tw@t.

[Billychaotic182]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

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[Bobby's Cinema]

Perhaps more of a case he found his level.

Not meaning to be malicious here, but that was one of the worst teams I've seen at ER in a while. They were Unfit, parked the bus from the start. Zero interest in competing unless the ball came into the final third

Levitt has failed to show up in every other outing. It'll take a run of consistently good performances to get pass marks from me
I've been a big critic critic but I don't need several performances to be able to say he was excellent today.

I don't think its a case he's found his level - but it could be that coming on second half as the game stretches against a team affording him time on the ball is an ideal scenario to use him. Wasn't up at Inverness but believe it was similar reports there too.

[CapitalGreen]

As usual a player is never as bad as his worst critic. On the flip side he wasn't close to some of the gushing takes on his performance. Fair enough, watching the highlights he was involved in 2 or 3 of the games critical moments. I don't feel I exemplify any group. Earlier in the season I compared him to Boozy in how composed he'd been in tight situations. I sat quietly today, paid attention to him as much as anyone and I still thought despite Marcondes giving the ball away loads, Levitt was the one of the 3 midfielders I'd have taken off. My user name shows that I appreciated a player that was maybe booed more than deserved. It seems in most eyes I got it wrong, again, fair enough. I think you exemplify a holier than though condescending tw@t.

I see you’re doubling down. Just to confirm, you would have taken Levitt off after 34 minutes?

[tamig]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

You must have been watching something else bud. Honestly. That’s one of the oddest assessments I’ve seen of any player’s performance on here for a long time. And there have been many odd ones. It doesn’t come anywhere close to Levitt’s excellent second half shift today.

[Bishop Hibee]

Montgomery deserves praise for putting Levitt on for Moriah-Welsh who wasn’t having a bad game but couldn’t give us enough creativity. I don’t think Levitt is the the long term answer in midfield but it worked today.

[JimBHibees]

Montgomery deserves praise for putting Levitt on for Moriah-Welsh who wasn’t having a bad game but couldn’t give us enough creativity. I don’t think Levitt is the the long term answer in midfield but it worked today.

I thought Nathan gave the ball away a lot in first half. Was the right sub imo

[TrinityHFC]

I thought Nathan gave the ball away a lot in first half. Was the right sub imo

Yeah, he’s been great and energetic but he had a really poor first half today and the change was a big factor in us having a much better second half.

[john rossi]

Levitt made a difference when he came on nice assist 1st goal scored goal that secured the points. Not a great fan of Levitt but proved me wrong today

[john rossi]

Levitt made a difference when he came on nice assist 1st goal scored goal that secured the points. Not a great fan of Levitt but proved me wrong today

[Hiber-nation]

Made a difference, some nice passes and a fine finish but some poor passes and one particular instance where he simply didn't bother tracking his man.

Hopefully we can get the best out of him.

[Sparrows tongue]

As usual a player is never as bad as his worst critic. On the flip side he wasn't close to some of the gushing takes on his performance. Fair enough, watching the highlights he was involved in 2 or 3 of the games critical moments. I don't feel I exemplify any group. Earlier in the season I compared him to Boozy in how composed he'd been in tight situations. I sat quietly today, paid attention to him as much as anyone and I still thought despite Marcondes giving the ball away loads, Levitt was the one of the 3 midfielders I'd have taken off. My user name shows that I appreciated a player that was maybe booed more than deserved. It seems in most eyes I got it wrong, again, fair enough. I think you exemplify a holier than though condescending tw@t.

Me too. :aok:

He/She has made a (very) short term career out of being exactly how you describe him/her.

[JoeT]

I see you’re doubling down. Just to confirm, you would have taken Levitt off after 34 minutes?

No, I wouldn't have put Triantis on in midfield, I'd have left the 3 as they were

[matty_f]

Levitt is such a frustrating player - can be excellent as he was today, but there are other games that completely pass him by.

I really like him as a player, he has been disappointing this season but if he plays like that more often, he'll be a key part of the midfield.

[Pete70]

A couple of slack short passes but more than made up for it. Pinged a couple of long balls straight to feet and a great bit of skill to set up the first goal. Needs to play further up the park than he’s been playing to get the best out of him imo.

[VoltaireHibs]

I am definitely not in his fan club but fair-do's if he turned the game around today. Maybe a start to his Hibs career proper.

[Dashing Bob S]

He came on and brought the intensity and instinctive play we were sorely missing in the first half. That made all the difference. He plays the risky passes that cut teams open. If you want Hibs to score more then we need players that take risks against sides like Ross County, not just recycle possession by passing back to the centre halves. We shouldn’t be booing that play but encouraging it. For me, the three points are down to him coming on and bringing the attributes we needed to win.

Having said all that, Moriah Welsh still starts for me. Wasn’t his game today but he’s been excellent and I think his quality defensively will be crucial against Rangers.

Great post. I agree wholeheartedly. When we’re trying to break down teams below us better players like Levitt having the ball, who will try the defense splitting pass or run in preference to the centre half.

Giving the ball away is likely to be more consequential against the top two though, so yes M-W should start v Huns

[Brooster]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

Seriously? He turned the game around and was instrumental in us winning the game.

84% pass accuracy. 2 shots on target, 1 goal.

[Heedersnvolleys]

The difference for me with him yesterday was when he gave the ball away he had a bit of desire to make up for it and get it back.

[Nicho87]

Definitely has improved

Imo the competition he now has for his place has made him get it together

Defensively I think he struggles with the physical side. But a technically gifted player who I think still can improve

Would like to see him drive further on from midfield just like his goal rather than sit back

All good

[JimBHibees]

Good to see how delighted he was when he scored.

[Unseen work]

Thought he was really good when he came on yesterday, was playing the ball much quicker and playing through the lines.

Good goal and very unlucky with his long range shot.

The best bit of quality imo though was his pass to Youan, massive diagonal pass right on to his foot. So unlucky Youan’s cut back went just behind ALF as it would have been a brilliant goal.

[flash]

I was watching a different game. Thought he lacked confidence, was indecisive and barely found a green jersey with a pass. His goal was his only decent touch I saw. I'd have taken him off for Triantis instead of Marcondes.

They walk amongst us.

[Shanksaidno]

They walk amongst us.

He played well but proved again he needs to be playing further forward. Against top teams he is a liability when he plays back near the defence as he has no awareness of other team's runners ... the Ross County ran some distance behind him near the end and we were fortunate Marshall saved the final shot at goal.

[neil7908]

Thought he was really good when he came on yesterday, was playing the ball much quicker and playing through the lines.

Good goal and very unlucky with his long range shot.

The best bit of quality imo though was his pass to Youan, massive diagonal pass right on to his foot. So unlucky Youan’s cut back went just behind ALF as it would have been a brilliant goal.

Yup. Before Levitt came on there was no one attempting to mix our passing up by playing it long. Everything was 6 yard safe passes. These long balls don't always work but we have quick players and it's essential to change our game a bit to keep the opposition on their toes.

Delighted with the 3 points but we made it far too easy for them yesterday until we got the goal.

[Northernhibee]

Huge improvement yesterday. A little concerned it’s taken this long to show, but like a different footballer to the one we’ve seen for most of the season.

Keep it up Dylan 👍

[BoomtownHibees]

”Levitt was the one of the 3 midfielders I'd have taken off”

“I'd have left the 3 as they were”

Which one was it?

[Baldy Foghorn]

He is much better playing higher up for me. Good player who maybe couldn't adapt to playing too deep. I like him

[CapitalGreen]

He is much better playing higher up for me. Good player who maybe couldn't adapt to playing too deep. I like him

He played deep for Dun Utd and was excellent when they finished 4th but he had a proper defensive midfielder alongside him in Jeandro Fuchs. They sold Fuchs at the end of that season and never replaced him. Both Levitt and Dun Utd struggled as a result the following season.

[hibbiedon]

God help him if he hadnt scored, hate to imagine your reaction 🤣
Thought his touch of class that led to the first goal was worthy of acknowledgment

[Baldy Foghorn]

He played deep for Dun Utd and was excellent when they finished 4th but he had a proper defensive midfielder alongside him in Jeandro Fuchs. They sold Fuchs at the end of that season and never replaced him. Both Levitt and Dun Utd struggled as a result the following season.

Didn't know that, I tend to not notice other teams. I thought he liked playing further forward

[Golden Bear]

He is much better playing higher up for me. Good player who maybe couldn't adapt to playing too deep. I like him

Absolutely correct. I've never doubted his ability although he has disappointed at times but I suppose that's no different from any other player.

[FastEddieFelson]

Thought his touch of class that led to the first goal was worthy of acknowledgment

Agreed it was well worthy of acknowledgement, yet the replays on sky and BBC have chosen to omit it, starting their footage seconds after the moment of play.

[B.H.F.C]

Didn't know that, I tend to not notice other teams. I thought he liked playing further forward

To me he’s just one of them that plays in the middle of the park. Players are always labelled as a particular type of midfielder these days. When he came on yesterday you had Newell sitting in, Marcondes playing where he does and it just left Levitt to get on with doing the bit in between. In games like yesterday where teams are just going to sit in, similar to what it’ll be like against Livingston in a couple of weeks, he can definitely help us move the ball quicker in that setup. I wouldn’t have him as the deepest midfielder, he lacks what you need off the ball. But equally, although his strengths are on the ball, I think it’s in a different way to Marcondes and Levitt needs the game in front of him.