Who Will Come Good This Season?

[Dashing Bob S]

A lot of players with potential haven’t delivered. Yet it’s not inconceivable to think one or more might come good.

Who do you think is the most likely and why?

I’m going for Vente. He obviously has quality and it might just happen for him.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think Gray will get some good things out of Campbell and Miller. Probably Cadden too.

[Unseen work]

Campbell

[oneone73]

I think Gray will get some good things out of Campbell and Miller. Probably Cadden too.

I have hopes for Levitt.

[zitelli62]

Campbell player of the year you heard it here first.

[superfurryhibby]

Miller will have gained experience and come back better this season

[sleeping giant]

Campbell player of the year you heard it here first.

:agree:

[Smartie]

Miller will have gained experience and come back better this season

Miller drives me mad.

His good games are top notch. The poor games he drops in regularly are abysmal.

He's probably one of the most likely ones to meet the criteria of this thread - he possibly just needs to screw the nut a bit, have a bit more stability at CH and CM next to him and build on the experience he's gained in recent seasons.

I'm going to go for Campbell though. Definitely not choosing Vente here - if we get a decent replacement for Vente, the "front 4" will be better glued together and I think we'll get a lot from Campbell this season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Campbell for me . Though if and it's a big if , if Mykola were to sign he would be one I'd also pick . The reason being is we seem to be more direct in our play under Gray and that might suit him .

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Chapeau de papel aluminium na cabeça (tin hat on)I’m still against all odds holding out for Jaír now folks know how to pronounce his name ;) Unless he’s gone to Killie :/

[Hibby70]

Levitt.

[Unseen work]

Miller drives me mad.

His good games are top notch. The poor games he drops in regularly are abysmal.

He's probably one of the most likely ones to meet the criteria of this thread - he possibly just needs to screw the nut a bit, have a bit more stability at CH and CM next to him and build on the experience he's gained in recent seasons.

I'm going to go for Campbell though. Definitely not choosing Vente here - if we get a decent replacement for Vente, the "front 4" will be better glued together and I think we'll get a lot from Campbell this season.

Miller drives me mental too, his constant need to try and win fouls instead of staying on his feet and his inability to play the ball in behind for Boyle to run on to. The amount of time he under or over hits it is incredible.

But, he does have a lot of good attributes - mainly how powerful and aggressive he is. He’s an absolute athlete and at times makes it look like he’s playing against little boys

He we can improve his passing and decision making he’ll be a very good right back in this league

[Bobby's Cinema]

I predict Newell will grow into the captain role and be our player of the season again, hopefully win over a larger % of fans than now.Beyond that, I still have hope for Levitt.

[Unseen work]

I predict Newell will grow into the captain role and be our player of the season again, hopefully win over a larger % of fans than now.Beyond that, I still have hope for Levitt.

Really hope so with Levitt

He’s got all the ability, he just needs to run more/harder. Thankfully I think Gray is the man to get that out of him

It would be interesting to see if we got that side out of him if he would play as the 6 and we push Newell up one.

[Donegal Hibby]

Miller drives me mental too, his constant need to try and win fouls instead of staying on his feet and his inability to play the ball in behind for Boyle to run on to. The amount of time he under or over hits it is incredible.

But, he does have a lot of good attributes - mainly how powerful and aggressive he is. He’s an absolute athlete and at times makes it look like he’s playing against little boys

He we can improve his passing and decision making he’ll be a very good right back in this league

He actually is fouled a lot though . Good player imo

[The Modfather]

Nmw

[Since452]

Levitt

[Unseen work]

He actually is fouled a lot though . Good player imo

He is, but I think sometimes he looks for the contact or he could stay on his feet.

It’s times when I think if he stayed up the team could be in a good position, but going down allows the opposition to get set again and back in position

[DIXIHIBS]

Vente and Levitt.

[Caversham Green]

If Luke Amos can recover his pre-injury form we've got a real gem on our hands.

[bordergreen]

Mmw

If that is a drunken, or, sleepy attempt at Nathan Moriah-Welsh, I am with you there. I think he is going to be a cracking player for us.

[Coco Bryce]

If Luke Amos can recover his pre-injury form we've got a real gem on our hands.

Based on what exactly?

[Jones28]

I'll probably regret saying this but I still think Tavares has a lot of potential. A player who will thrive on confidence and a bit of backing from the stands. I fully concede that he has struggled so far but there have been flashes of quality that I think he could show more often he would be a real asset. If he can show his best qualities regularly like Youan has done since he arrived then I think he'll be an asset.

But we need a left sided attacker to back him up if Youan is to leave, which would suit the idea of signing the Aberdeen player whose name I've forgotten.

Vente is the big one for me though, I think he will hit 15 goals this season in the league and kick on.

Levitt and Amos have been disappointing, but again they both have potential to grow.

[Hibernian Verse]

Based on what exactly?

Presumably his QPR form, 6 in 29 from midfield in the Championship.

[Coco Bryce]

Presumably his QPR form, 6 in 29 from midfield in the Championship.

He looks miles off anything like that every time I've seen him.

We can only hope half our squad all 'come good' in the next few weeks!

[Caversham Green]

Based on what exactly?

Based on seeing him play for QPR on several occasions. That Luke Amos would be one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Premiership outside of Glasgow.

[H18 SFR]

Amos is definitely one who has an abundance of ability. The question is what do we need to do to support him to bring it onto the pitch on a consistent basis.

[superfurryhibby]

Amos is definitely one who has an abundance of ability. The question is what do we need to do to support him to bring it onto the pitch on a consistent basis.

I suspect the only support he needs is to be fit enough to play and compete.

[MWHIBBIES]

Based on what exactly?

He literally says exactly what it is based on in the post.

[B.H.F.C]

Based on seeing him play for QPR on several occasions. That Luke Amos would be one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Premiership outside of Glasgow.

He may well be but he looks a million miles away from being that at the moment.

Hope he does come good as we could really, really do with a real quality player in there. One thing with Amos, I’m not entirely sure what type of midfield player he really is, from what I’ve seen so far (which obviously isn’t a lot).

[hibsbollah]

Amos and (i cant believe im saying this after some performances i witnessed last season but…) Levitt. The boy has actually grown a pair.

[Tambo]

I think NMW will come good this season, also feel Boyle will have a productive season.

[Ronniekirk]

Sir David Gray will mature into. Great Manager this Season if backed properly imo But if they are wanting him to to it on the cheap then it’s top six finish and no decent cup runs

[Carheenlea]

He may well be but he looks a million miles away from being that at the moment.

Hope he does come good as we could really, really do with a real quality player in there. One thing with Amos, I’m not entirely sure what type of midfield player he really is, from what I’ve seen so far (which obviously isn’t a lot).

Similarly not too sure what his main strengths are going to be, but he looks like a footballer and he’s not yet shown us his full game with all engines running.

He actually reminds me of Brian Hamilton, more so for his upright running style more than anything else.

[allezsauzee]

Youan

[007]

McKirdy. May well get some game time in the next few matches so here's hoping he takes his chance, starting with a goal on Sunday.

[basehibby]

I know it's only been lower league opposition thus far but young Rudi Molotnikov has really impressed me these last few games. His performances have shone out and he looks a cert to start against St Mirren. If he can take his LC form forward into the league with any consistency then we'll have an exciting player on our hands!

[Billy McKirdy]

McKirdy rates high in the point to prove category, there is a good player in there.

[Since452]

McKirdy rates high in the point to prove category, there is a good player in there.

Make or break for him this season. At 27 he should be in his prime as a forward.

[blackpoolhibs]

Based on seeing him play for QPR on several occasions. That Luke Amos would be one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Premiership outside of Glasgow.

This is my hope, but he does look so unfit from the player i remember at QPR.:boo hoo:

[Coco Bryce]

This is my hope, but he does look so unfit from the player i remember at QPR.:boo hoo:

This is why he's at Hibs.

Looks nothing like the player he was for QPR

[blackpoolhibs]

This is why he's at Hibs.

Looks nothing like the player he was for QPR

Hope you are wrong, and he just needs time to get upto speed, but he is taking his time and perhaps injuries have caught up with him.

We certainly have form in picking up players who rarely play. :boo hoo:

[Since452]

Hope you are wrong, and he just needs time to get upto speed, but he is taking his time and perhaps injuries have caught up with him.

We certainly have form in picking up players who rarely play. :boo hoo:

I think we've had a good pre season on the whole but Amos has disappointed me. Only because i had high expectations of him. Hopefully pushes on.

[bod]

The hawks above the stands, we’ll soon be seagull free :hibees

[Saint Hibee]

I think both Vente and Mckirdy might well score more than we're expecting.

[InvertedFullBak]

Vente will come good this season. 15 goals minimum for the Dutchman. :flag::flag:

[B.H.F.C]

I think both Vente and Mckirdy might well score more than we're expecting.

I’m really critical of Vente, but I’ve seen enough now and again to think that he does have a bit of ability. Whether we can get more out of him and whether he can do more to get more out of himself is a different question. With McKirdy, I just really can’t see it though. Doesn’t help him that it’s so stop/start at the moment but I’ll be surprised to see him start any games, never mind score any goals.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://youtu.be/74BzSTQCl_c?si=Yc54IHk5TCELNBIi. :thumbsup:

[Smartie]

I’m really critical of Vente, but I’ve seen enough now and again to think that he does have a bit of ability. Whether we can get more out of him and whether he can do more to get more out of himself is a different question. With McKirdy, I just really can’t see it though. Doesn’t help him that it’s so stop/start at the moment but I’ll be surprised to see him start any games, never mind score any goals.

Only positive I can see with Vente is that at if we play the way we have done up until now he should get plenty of chances. That’s partly to his credit as I think he’s canny enough to get into decent positions.

Whether that’ll be enough for us remains to be seen.

I’m far from convinced he’s good enough.

[RIP]

Since Elie joined us 25 months ago I've been waiting for a Head Coach to give him a sustained stint up front.

10 goals and 10 assists starting from deep and wide was an excellent return in a poor season. I've no doubt he would improve his goals tally played in the Vente position.

[TrinityHFC]

Since Elie joined us 25 months ago I've been waiting for a Head Coach to give him a sustained stint up front.

10 goals and 10 assists starting from deep and wide was an excellent return in a poor season. I've no doubt he would improve his goals tally played in the Vente position.

Don’t think so. Think he’s better coming from wide but not the deep and narrow position Monty wanted the wide players to play. Don’t think he would ever be a lone striker.

[Donegal Hibby]

Don’t think so. Think he’s better coming from wide but not the deep and narrow position Monty wanted the wide players to play. Don’t think he would ever be a lone striker.

:agree:

[MWHIBBIES]

Since Elie joined us 25 months ago I've been waiting for a Head Coach to give him a sustained stint up front.

10 goals and 10 assists starting from deep and wide was an excellent return in a poor season. I've no doubt he would improve his goals tally played in the Vente position.

He is much better out wide.

[RIP]

He is much better out wide.

Is there any basis for that claim?

Elie's never had a sustained run in the Vente role. What evidence is there that he wouldn't convert more of the chances supplied by Boyle, Obita, Molotnikov, Miller or Cadden?

He's faster, two-footed, stronger and better in the air. A superior physique too.

We have an abundance of wingers and wingbacks, produce loads of goalscoring opportunities and don't have enough players to convert them.

What would Gray have to lose by playing Youan up front for a few games?

[Smartie]

Is there any basis for that claim?

Elie's never had a sustained run in the Vente role. What evidence is there that he wouldn't convert more of the chances supplied by Boyle, Obita, Molotnikov, Miller or Cadden?

He's faster, two-footed, stronger and better in the air. A superior physique too.

We have an abundance of wingers and wingbacks, produce loads of goalscoring opportunities and don't have enough players to convert them.

What would Gray have to lose by playing Youan up front for a few games?

If the alternative is Vente - who we’re just hoping will “come good” - then I’d suggest there’s nothing to lose.

I also think that Youan’s often at his worst when he’s got time to think - if he had to play more instinctively, he might end up curbing his own excesses.

[heid the baw]

Jordan Obita will be the most improved performer this season

[B.H.F.C]

Jordan Obita will be the most improved performer this season

Good to see him get a couple of assists already. Never got enough last season, possibly not helped with lack of movement and bodies in the box.

If we get big Myko in, Obita will give him decent service and Obita will have something to hit.

[Tyler Durden]

Is there any basis for that claim?

Elie's never had a sustained run in the Vente role. What evidence is there that he wouldn't convert more of the chances supplied by Boyle, Obita, Molotnikov, Miller or Cadden?

He's faster, two-footed, stronger and better in the air. A superior physique too.

We have an abundance of wingers and wingbacks, produce loads of goalscoring opportunities and don't have enough players to convert them.

What would Gray have to lose by playing Youan up front for a few games?

Youan is not a great finisher.

Perhaps there is good reason that 3 coaches at Hibs, plus his prior teams played him wide. I think they know what they’re doing.

Lee Johnson spoke about converting him into a 9 and he gave that up quickly as it was clear he couldn’t do it.

[Smartie]

Jordan Obita will be the most improved performer this season

Interesting suggestion, given he was our player of the year last year.

I actually think he’s a decent shout and that at times his defending was suspect - he was occasionally guilty of stuff that Rocky would be crucified for.

He’s brilliant going forward and with a better centre half pairing next to him and a bit more defensive concentration, he has the potential to be a quite brilliant player for us.

I think I’m a bit more positive than your average Hibs fan right now and the prospect of a full season of Obits is one of the reasons for that.

[MWHIBBIES]

Is there any basis for that claim?

Elie's never had a sustained run in the Vente role. What evidence is there that he wouldn't convert more of the chances supplied by Boyle, Obita, Molotnikov, Miller or Cadden?

He's faster, two-footed, stronger and better in the air. A superior physique too.

We have an abundance of wingers and wingbacks, produce loads of goalscoring opportunities and don't have enough players to convert them.

What would Gray have to lose by playing Youan up front for a few games?

All the games he's started up front are my basis for that claim. Maybe in a game we're totally dominant in possession. Otherwise, he'd be a man down.