MotM and positives from today's game

[Donegal Hibby]

My MotM is Miller , put in a very good shift and capped it of with two goals . I thought NMW after a rash tackle was very good also .

[Since452]

Thought NMW had his best game for us so far. It was another positive display. A complete freak result at Kelty aside we've been impressive. Really looking forward to St Mirren now.

[Paul1642]

Positives - Completely dominated them at least equal to the most we’ve ever dominated a team in the past that I can remember. They never even had a sniff of an attack let alone a half chance. When did a team last time waste against us when they are behind btw?

Negatives - we must have had about 20+ corners yet couldn’t create a goal from one of them.

4 goals is nice and I won’t complain but a more clinical side could have had 10 today. Goal scoring striker needed.

[LancsHibs]

14-2 on aggregate in our group games. One shocking display & result aside we have eased through and strolled the group table. Next week is the big test!

[basehibby]

My MotM is Miller , put in a very good shift and capped it of with two goals . I thought NMW after a rash tackle was very good also .

Jordan Obita in with a shout as well with some rampaging runs and several great balls in and around the box - one being converted.
It was an assured team performance and SDG seems to have the team well organised with players being played to their strengths.
The opposition will be much stiffer in the league of course, and we obviously need to add further quality to the squad before the window is shut.
I like the look of the new CH pairing and keeper though - and young Molotnikov looks a realy exciting prospect who will make an impact this season.

[Hiber-nation]

Positive is that we won 4-0, should have been more and we managed it with about 4 regulars having little or no influence on the game.

[hibsbollah]

Molotnikov for me.

[Donegal Hibby]

Positives - Completely dominated them at least equal to the most we’ve ever dominated a team in the past that I can remember. They never even had a sniff of an attack let alone a half chance. When did a team last time waste against us when they are behind btw?

Negatives - we must have had about 20+ corners yet couldn’t create a goal from one of them.

4 goals is nice and I won’t complain but a more clinical side could have had 10 today. Goal scoring striker needed.

63% possession . 29 shots , 9 on target , 7 wide and 13 blocked . 16 corners to 1. They didn't have a single shot in the match .

[Malonga's Cat]

Positives - Completely dominated them at least equal to the most we’ve ever dominated a team in the past that I can remember. They never even had a sniff of an attack let alone a half chance. When did a team last time waste against us when they are behind btw? Negatives - we must have had about 20+ corners yet couldn’t create a goal from one of them.4 goals is nice and I won’t complain but a more clinical side could have had 10 today. Goal scoring striker needed.This sums it up for me. We can't complain at a 4-0 win but we need to be more clinical. They were as poor a side as we'll play all season. We really should have scored many more. NMW my MoTM and the fact we limited them so much was a positive. Never felt like we weren't in control.

[Mikey_1875]

Molotnikov for me.

Another really good display. I hope we are able to manage his development properly as it looks like we are going to be relying on him to turn out performances in the early part of the season at least.

The Kelty game is in the past so all that was left for today was to go out and put in a professional performance and win the match. I don’t think Levitt will start next week but he has made a case to play a good chunk of the match and if he continues like that he will work his way into the team.

[hhibs]

Positives - Completely dominated them at least equal to the most we’ve ever dominated a team in the past that I can remember. They never even had a sniff of an attack let alone a half chance. When did a team last time waste against us when they are behind btw?

Negatives - we must have had about 20+ corners yet couldn’t create a goal from one of them.

4 goals is nice and I won’t complain but a more clinical side could have had 10 today. Goal scoring striker needed.

We need to be more inventive at corners,go short sometimes,we are woeful with corners and against decent opposition it will cost us as they make the break upfield.

[McD]

Jordan Obita in with a shout as well with some rampaging runs and several great balls in and around the box - one being converted.
It was an assured team performance and SDG seems to have the team well organised with players being played to their strengths.
The opposition will be much stiffer in the league of course, and we obviously need to add further quality to the squad before the window is shut.
I like the look of the new CH pairing and keeper though - and young Molotnikov looks a realy exciting prospect who will make an impact this season.



Thought Obita did a fantastic job of being a steady and positive support for Rudi, always there for a pass, making great runs for him, worked very well together

[Donegal Hibby]

Jordan Obita in with a shout as well with some rampaging runs and several great balls in and around the box - one being converted.
It was an assured team performance and SDG seems to have the team well organised with players being played to their strengths.
The opposition will be much stiffer in the league of course, and we obviously need to add further quality to the squad before the window is shut.
I like the look of the new CH pairing and keeper though - and young Molotnikov looks a realy exciting prospect who will make an impact this season.

I think we will see a striker signed next week and hopefully O'Hora injury isn't to bad going by this ...
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/hibs-reaction-david-gray-lifts-lid-on-latest-striker-search-and-gives-injury-update-on-warren-ohora-4719344

[ChicoM1875]

I really like Ekpiteta. Really strong and accurate in his tackling. Think we have a great CH pair in him and O'Hora.

[Jones28]

Miller was excellent, his throw is a real weapon as well. My MOTM. Not a single player less than a 7/10 for me with many more at 8/10.

Plenty of positives from today.

O’Hora being injured the negative.

[B.H.F.C]

Find it hard to take too much in a game like that.

Thought both full backs did well. Miller with the goals obviously and Obita put some really good balls in. NMW was the best of the midfield.

[lugz]

Think NMW will be a big player for us this season in the 8 position, so much energy and willing to get stuck in.

[tamig]

I really like Ekpiteta. Really strong and accurate in his tackling. Think we have a great CH pair in him and O'Hora.

I also like the crisp passing of the two new boys. Keep the ball moving forward and they hardly misplace any of their passes. And the Rudi/Obita combo on the left has looked very promising so far.

[Paul1642]

We need to be more inventive at corners,go short sometimes,we are woeful with corners and against decent opposition it will cost us as they make the break upfield.

We looked more dangerous from corners once Jair came on and started going short. ( not that jair is the answer)

[davym7062]

levitt when he came on changed the way we played.. its not rocket science he needs played further forward

[LewysGot2]

Miller was excellent, his throw is a real weapon as well. My MOTM. Not a single player less than a 7/10 for me with many more at 8/10.

Plenty of positives from today.

O’Hora being injured the negative.

Miller was mine, too. Though I have to say I thought Newell was not particularly impactful today.

All the subs came on and did well. Enjoyed Levitts passing range opening up the pitch. Rocky strolled it. Jair involved in some good build up play.

[Alan62]

I think, for some reason, they’re calling it ‘Player of the Match’ now. [emoji1787]


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[CapitalGreen]

I think, for some reason, they’re calling it ‘Player of the Match’ now. [emoji1787]


Heard somebody at the game call a shy a throw-in, the world has gone mad.

[Alfred E Newman]

I think, for some reason, they’re calling it ‘Player of the Match’ now. [emoji1787]


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It will be Match Person shortly.

[Alan62]

Heard somebody at the game call a shy a throw-in, the world has gone mad.

No way. Madness.


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[Coco Bryce]

I think, for some reason, they’re calling it ‘Player of the Match’ now. [emoji1787]


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Fortunately we're not 🤣

Will always be MOTM to me.

[CapitalGreen]

It will be Match Person shortly.

Probably just keep it Player of the Match, like Player of the Month or Player of the Season.

[Stairway 2 7]

Despite some experts saying different I think NMW is really head and shoulders above when it comes to potential. Only 22 but more important Only 50 odd starts not including starting for his country. He'll be above us in 3 years but I'll enjoy him when he's here

Rudi unbelievable for his age too but don't want to rush him Harris and Stanton show us that

[Viva_Palmeiras]

It will be Match Person shortly.I think it’s to be inclusive fellas - players that play for Hibernian. The US has Most Valuable Player.I don’t really have an issue with it. Then again I was brought up in Stocky in the late 70s…

[MWHIBBIES]

I think it’s to be inclusive fellas - players that play for Hibernian. The US has Most Valuable Player.I don’t really have an issue with it. Then again I was brought up in Stocky in the late 70s…

I think it's hilarious it's bothering folk.Potm or motm, makes zero difference.

[McD]

Miller was mine, too. Though I have to say I thought Newell was not particularly impactful today.

All the subs came on and did well. Enjoyed Levitts passing range opening up the pitch. Rocky strolled it. Jair involved in some good build up play.



Newell was anonymous today. One moment in acres of space and no pressure, tried a pass out to Boyle which sailed 10 feet over his head and out of play

[O'Rourke3]

Newell was anonymous today. One moment in acres of space and no pressure, tried a pass out to Boyle which sailed 10 feet over his head and out of playWonder if he's playing with a knock? Was surprised when he didn't come on at Kelty.
Martin Boyle seems to have found his mojo but needs to learn that blasting a ball from 2 feet is unlikely to get past that defender right in line of the cross.

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[Alan62]

I think it's hilarious it's bothering folk.Potm or motm, makes zero difference.

It’s an odd thing. I suspect the root of the change is in a comparison to women’s football. ‘Woman of the Match’ sounds downright weird. So they say ‘Player of the Match’. To my ears, that’s equally uncomfortable because it sounds stupidly formal. The interesting thing about language is that you can try to force it to change for political reasons but the language always resists and quickly reminds us that it’s an unnatural change. Player of the Match is linguistically loaded. It’s a forced change where no change was needed. Usually, language rejects that kind of change. We’ll see.


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[McD]

Wonder if he's playing with a knock? Was surprised when he didn't come on at Kelty.
Martin Boyle seems to have found his mojo but needs to learn that blasting a ball from 2 feet is unlikely to get past that defender right in line of the cross.

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Could be something in that about Newell, he didn’t seem to be getting about the pitch as much, and was a bit laboured in running a few times

[blackpoolhibs]

We are not going to play an injured player in a game against Peterhead, Newell's performance was just like many he's had for us over the years and completely normal.

[BILLYHIBS]

Miller MOTM for his two goals and for showing the forwards how it should be done might have had a hat-trick also did not let niggly wee fouls get to him and remained focused and in the zone Bright spots Rudi and NMW also think Jair is looking better but still needs an end product - had a nice wee dummy and Cruyff turn that bought him some space in the box that I haven’t seen from him before that reminded me of Elie Youan Disappointments Boyle and Vente for their finishing and wastefulness once upon a time Boyle would be skipping away from these but did have one impressive recovery in the first half sprinting from the halfway line to win the ball back and break up a counter Newell never got involved in the game

[hibstag]

We looked more dangerous from corners once Jair came on and started going short. ( not that jair is the answer)
Unfortunately I think your right was pretty obvious that peterhead were about Jairs level got space to put a few balls in and the defenders backed off him to allow time and possession he doesn't get normally,

[hibsbollah]

Unfortunately I think your right was pretty obvious that peterhead were about Jairs level got space to put a few balls in and the defenders backed off him to allow time and possession he doesn't get normally,

Jair looked several levels above Peterhead defenders today. I dont think anyone expects him to produce that against st mirren or celtic but its a bit classless to not give proper credit for doing everything that was asked of him yesterday. Hes not a 4th tier level player, thats just daft.

[MWHIBBIES]

Jair looked several levels above Peterhead defenders today. I dont think anyone expects him to produce that against st mirren or celtic but its a bit classless to not give proper credit for doing everything that was asked of him yesterday. Hes not a 4th tier level player, thats just daft.

He looked good in many top level games last season. Stick he gets is utterly vile, and totally disproportionate based on last season.

[Up-the-slope]

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO PARAGRAPH BREAKS?Some really good bits of yesterdays gameReally like the Keeper constantly talking to his back 4 ( admittedly he had little else to do)Ch's really hope its just a simple knock for O'Horan? they look like decent additions and as importantly a pairing. In recent seasons we have had at times decent CH's but never seemed to get a pairing that just worked / clicked with each other. major plus. Also both decent with feet. - my criticism (maybe just this game) was that every time it was diagonal ball to FB and hardly ever into feet in midfield meaning it was more obvious for defender how to shuffle across to close spaceNMW for such a young player is a level above what we have had probably since JMcG - skill pace and a great engine - a full pre season and getting regular games you can see he is still growing which is great - fantastic goal at end of the kind of move we need to achieve regularly - pace skill and direct forward passing that turns defenders Joe N - I am an unashamed fan (probably the thing I argue most with my mate about Hibs) but he had a really poor game yesterday - only Boyle was poorer. He has the ability to thread balls into feet but watching Vente and Campbell make run after run looking for through balls was painful to watch (again ball going out wide EVERY time, when a bit of mixing it up required) Is this the coaching or player choice? Not long before he was subbed Campbell was rightly having a go at him when for the umptenth time the ball went wide slowing down play when he and Vente had run on defenders and was an obvious ballWhile just a cameo Levitt played 5 through balls in the first 5 minutes of coming on and the number of clear chances suddenly increased (including leading to goals) as it meant defenders did not have time to set. also a couple of balls wide BUT between the CH & FB again making more space and turning defender.Was willing Campbell & or Vente to get goals as they put in a power of work with both coming close several times with good runs. Still looks like Vente is over thinking it when he has a bit more time. Twice we should have scored but its like he needs to relax and go on instinct but has got tense with the number that have not gone in. Reminds me of a period Doidge had. It Changed for Doidge at St J IIRC and then he seemed to score a load of sclaffs and ricochets etc when everything went in... hope this happens and soon!Boyle was a pale shadow of the player he can be . 5 corners hitting the first man were just so poor and never managed until last 10 mins to shake of full back who did a good job on him, aided by it looking like Martin had someone elses boots on.FB's were good (Miller always looks better going forward than defending so it was a game for him) Jordan just looks such a comfortable footballer who could probably play a number of positions and styles ... hope he keeps fit he and Rudi look like the will flourish with Jordans experience helping Hope we can all be patient with Rudi as he has the skill and unpredictability to create in tight situations - Twice he shot wildly when again Vente and Campbell had made runs that would have been a tap in with the right ball to them

[Mr Grieves]

I thought both full backs were excellent. Miller skinned their 11 every time and Obita's crossing was excellent.

I like Molitnikov, he's not afraid to take a man on or try a through ball even if it doesn't always work out.

I'm still sceptical if this squad is anywhere near ready for the league.

[Jones28]

He looked good in many top level games last season. Stick he gets is utterly vile, and totally disproportionate based on last season.

100%, a player that, like Rocky, will never been anything other than mediocre for many on here regardless of how good a performance they put in.

[flash]

Unfortunately I think your right was pretty obvious that peterhead were about Jairs level got space to put a few balls in and the defenders backed off him to allow time and possession he doesn't get normally,

He is way above that level.

[LewysGot2]

Could be something in that about Newell, he didn’t seem to be getting about the pitch as much, and was a bit laboured in running a few times

McKirdy apparently was unwell. Let's hope there's not a bug going round

[Musselbound]

Unfortunately I think your right was pretty obvious that peterhead were about Jairs level got space to put a few balls in and the defenders backed off him to allow time and possession he doesn't get normally,

I think this could equally apply to a number of players who are getting rave reviews. For example, I'm hopeful our new centre backs will be better than previous but I dont read too much into their performances so far as they haven't really been tested.

[IberianHibernian]

He looked good in many top level games last season. Stick he gets is utterly vile, and totally disproportionate based on last season.Agree completely . Every time he comes on (last game of season at Livi , Kelty , yesterday for example ) he improves the team and creates more chances than more popular players . And not just against lower division teams . He`s about our only player who can beat a man and use both feet . Can`t understand clamour here from some to get rid of him and hope he stays and is given more playing time .