Josh Campbell

[SHODAN]

Is there an argument for playing him as a forward rather than AM? He's arguably one of the best finishers in the squad and we really need one of them right now.

[B.H.F.C]

Is there an argument for playing him as a forward rather than AM? He's arguably one of the best finishers in the squad and we really need one of them right now.

Not for me. He’s got two goals when he’s been able to make a late run and get the ball from the centre forward. The goals are great and killed the two games off when teams are committed forward. I still really hope I don’t see him in the starting lineup again. Still pleased he came on and contributed today though.

[Since452]

Pat McGinleyesque

[Fergos]

Won the second penalty, also picked up the loose clearance before nashing into the box to receive from Youan and neatly dispatch for our 3rd.

Credit Josh!

[Fifeshirehibs]

Just turn him into a Stephen Dobbie type striker.

[PatHead]

Pat McGinleyesque

Was what I was thinking.

[Jock O]

Opinions. Outwith his goal I thought he was terrible as usual. Not the time to complain today after a win though.

Today?

[The Harp]

Delighted for Josh. Another goal for him, great to see how much it means to him. Keep doing what you're doing pal.

[Albahibs]

Comes in for a lot of stick (deservedly so at times), however, he deserves to be lauded for his goal scoring feats of late. Well done Josh.

[whiskyhibby]

Well done Josh, another good game, did the dirty work and scored a goal. Respect

[Lago]

Pat McGinleyesque
Couldn’t tie Pat's laces.

[Shrekko]

Couldn’t tie Pat's laces.

I think Josh deserves credit for today - that’s the way it works.

I don’t think I’ve felt such relief at a Hibs goal for a long time and he did make some good contributions. Keep it up is all I can say - and the credit will come.

However .. if people think the stick was over the top we’re now seeing him being called a ‘goal machine’ and the new Pat McGinlay which is equally over the top the other way!

He’s a decent finisher though - I felt confident he’d score and was also surprised he didn’t take one of the pens. Again id have been fairly confident he’d have slotted it away.

[tonyrougier123]

I think Josh deserves credit for today - that’s the way it works.

I don’t think I’ve felt such relief at a Hibs goal for a long time and he did make some good contributions. Keep it up is all I can say - and the credit will come.

However .. if people think the stick was over the top we’re now seeing him being called a ‘goal machine’ and the new Pat McGinlay which is equally over the top the other way!

He’s a decent finisher though - I felt confident he’d score and was also surprised he didn’t take one of the pens. Again id have been fairly confident he’d have slotted it away.

Was a huge fan of McGinlay as a young hibee, I do see a lot of comparison myself tbf.

I do find it ridiculous we have a player finding the net so much so many would gladly see him leave to save the sheer embarrassment of not having a clue. Wins pen scores goal. Won us the game. Majority of the clowns wouldn’t have him in the team, crazy man. No josh no crucial win yesterday for me.

[easty]

Comes in for a lot of stick (deservedly so at times), however, he deserves to be lauded for his goal scoring feats of late. Well done Josh.

Yep.

Praise where it’s due. Well done Josh Campbell.

[PatHead]

Couldn’t tie Pat's laces.

I don't think people are comparing him to Pat McGinlay. Just the goal was like his.

Can you not give him any credit?

[greenlex]

Is there an argument for playing him as a forward rather than AM? He's arguably one of the best finishers in the squad and we really need one of them right now.
Yes. Hell I’d have Rocky up there too.

[Smartie]

The Josh Campbell debate is bizarre.

It can’t really be argued that he doesn’t work hard and have a great finish on him.

It can’t really be argued that he is a silky passer who has all the attributes we’d expect of a starting midfielder.

He’s a player who has his place and his uses and we’re still (after some time) trying to figure out exactly what those are.

I like him but even as a fan it’s hard to make a case for him starting games in our current midfield.

Equally - when he’s come on in recent weeks we’ve had the usual “what’s he going to do” comments when it has made absolute, perfect sense to put him on at that time. With games in the balance and legs tiring, a player who can get up the park, finish and kill games off is absolutely what we’ve needed and so it has turned out in helping us to secure 6 points in particular in recent weeks.

Even his recent positive contributions make it hard to make a case for him to be starting games when we’re seeking to dominate possession, if for no better reason that we may miss his impact off the bench later in games.

[lucky]

Credit for the goal but the number of headers he won in our box was the real difference in us getting 1 or 3 points today. His actual football ability is questionable but he played a big part in our win today I wish he'd stop giving the ball away so cheaply

[Tyler Durden]

Delighted for him and Youan yesterday.

[LewysGot2]

Credit for the goal but the number of headers he won in our box was the real difference in us getting 1 or 3 points today. His actual football ability is questionable but he played a big part in our win today I wish he'd stop giving the ball away so cheaply

Defensively he bailed us out late on. One particular defensive header definitely spared us conceding

[Gmack7]

Delighted for him and Youan yesterday.

Likewise, they both deserve enormous credit.
I haven't been Josh's biggest fan of late, but I wanted him on at half time, well played 👏

[Se7enUp]

Absolutely delighted for Josh. For me, he's more of a McGinlay than the donkey too many on here claim. I've no idea what Newell does so much better than Josh that saves him from the dogs abuse.
To the overweight bloater who sits behind me in the East and who always starts slating Josh as soon as he's getting ready to come on, and continued even after his goal ... STFU. Your laughable claim that *you* would get picked ahead of Josh says it all about your "knowledge" of the game.

[easty]

Absolutely delighted for Josh. For me, he's more of a McGinlay than the donkey too many on here claim. I've no idea what Newell does so much better than Josh that saves him from the dogs abuse.
To the overweight bloater who sits behind me in the East and who always starts slating Josh as soon as he's getting ready to come on, and continued even after his goal ... STFU. Your laughable claim that *you* would get picked ahead of Josh says it all about your "knowledge" of the game.

You think that Newell doesn’t get dogs abuse????

[Se7enUp]

You think that Newell doesn’t get dogs abuse????

Nothing like what Campbell gets.

[Shrekko]

Nothing like what Campbell gets.

Newell gets more stick than Campbell - and Joe has been a much better performer, albeit he’s not been good this season.

By and large though I’d say that our players get credit where it’s due and criticism when it’s warranted. Sometimes it’s over the top but that’s the way it is. Really silly for people to come on and say that because Josh did well yesterday that any previous points made are invalid.

If Campbell becomes a regular high scoring midfielder then nobody will be unhappy. My feeling would be that he’ll need to massively improve other elements of his game to make himself a starter and get the chance to score these goals.

Talking of McGinlay - he was regularly getting goal tally’s that have never been matched by a midfielder since and he STILL got plenty stick from sections of the Hibs support! Paul Kane - another midfielder with goals and many other qualities got it tight often and loudly too! I cannae get my head round why folk are so butt hurt about Josh being criticised for under performing- which by his own admission he has been!

Onwards and upwards I hope.

[JohnM1875]

Newell gets more stick than Campbell - and Joe has been a much better performer, albeit he’s not been good this season.

By and large though I’d say that our players get credit where it’s due and criticism when it’s warranted. Sometimes it’s over the top but that’s the way it is. Really silly for people to come on and say that because Josh did well yesterday that any previous points made are invalid.

If Campbell becomes a regular high scoring midfielder then nobody will be unhappy. My feeling would be that he’ll need to massively improve other elements of his game to make himself a starter and get the chance to score these goals.

Talking of McGinlay - he was regularly getting goal tally’s that have never been matched by a midfielder since and he STILL got plenty stick from sections of the Hibs support! Paul Kane - another midfielder with goals and many other qualities got it tight often and loudly too! I cannae get my head round why folk are so butt hurt about Josh being criticised for under performing- which by his own admission he has been!

Onwards and upwards I hope.

Spot on, completely agree with all of it.

[Northernhibee]

I could see us all on here during Josh’s testimonial year saying how we’ve always rated him.

[Spike Mandela]

Josh may have weaknesses in his game, at the moment, but there is no doubting his attributes as a midfielder supporting the forwards with many late runs into the box and a goal scoring record many other midfielders would bite your hand off for.

His being a Hibs fan shouldn’t make any difference but his desire to do well because of this fact is another attribute and it is up to our coaching staff to get the best out of him and I hope the fans give him a chance.

[Donegal Hibby]

Newell gets more stick than Campbell - and Joe has been a much better performer, albeit he’s not been good this season.

By and large though I’d say that our players get credit where it’s due and criticism when it’s warranted. Sometimes it’s over the top but that’s the way it is. Really silly for people to come on and say that because Josh did well yesterday that any previous points made are invalid.

If Campbell becomes a regular high scoring midfielder then nobody will be unhappy. My feeling would be that he’ll need to massively improve other elements of his game to make himself a starter and get the chance to score these goals.

Talking of McGinlay - he was regularly getting goal tally’s that have never been matched by a midfielder since and he STILL got plenty stick from sections of the Hibs support! Paul Kane - another midfielder with goals and many other qualities got it tight often and loudly too! I cannae get my head round why folk are so butt hurt about Josh being criticised for under performing- which by his own admission he has been!

Onwards and upwards I hope.

You mention players get criticism when warranted at the start of this thread the criticism is along the lines of .. utterly hopeless, woeful footballer , he’s horrendous, awful awful player, bin him etc etc and even yourself described him as having a “ heart of a mouse “ which quite frankly is so far off the mark that the Mcginlay comparison is actually closer …

Criticism about the players weaknesses which he has is fair enough though I regularly see folk saying he has no attributes which is simply not the case and the criticism he gets at times is completely OTT and unwarranted .. not having a go at you pal but that’s my opinion on it as I think Campbell is one of a handful of players that gets a raw deal on here from some .

[A Hi-Bee]

I just wish that I could play for Hibs and be as bad as Josh Campbell, and score a few goals as well.

[Shrekko]

You mention players get criticism when warranted at the start of this thread the criticism is along the lines of .. utterly hopeless, woeful footballer , he’s horrendous, awful awful player, bin him etc etc and even yourself described him as having a “ heart of a mouse “ which quite frankly is so far off the mark that the Mcginlay comparison is actually closer …

Criticism about the players weaknesses which he has is fair enough though I regularly see folk saying he has no attributes which is simply not the case and the criticism he gets at times is completely OTT and unwarranted .. not having a go at you pal but that’s my opinion on it as I think Campbell is one of a handful of players that gets a raw deal on here from some .

Not entirely disagreeing but it’s generally a small loudish minority who make the very crass comments. I’d say most praise and criticism given is fairly balanced.

I think I’ve said before that when Josh made his breakthrough I saw more than him than some others. I’m happy to acknowledge the good points and also the good contributions. I just want to see a lot more from now on from a player who has been around quite a long time now.

When that ball hit the net yesterday I can assure you I was as happy (relieved actually) as I’ve been for a while at a Hibs game - I want all our players to do well and think the vast majority of fans are the same.

[Donegal Hibby]

Not entirely disagreeing but it’s generally a small loudish minority who make the very crass comments. I’d say most praise and criticism given is fairly balanced.

I think I’ve said before that when Josh made his breakthrough I saw more than him than some others. I’m happy to acknowledge the good points and also the good contributions. I just want to see a lot more from now on from a player who has been around quite a long time now.

When that ball hit the net yesterday I can assure you I was as happy (relieved actually) as I’ve been for a while at a Hibs game - I want all our players to do well and think the vast majority of fans are the same.

Josh Campbell will have bad games for us like every other player in our team will though as long as he’s contributing either by chipping in with some goals or generally working hard for the team over the course of the season which I think he will for me he’s a good player to have in our squad …

As a Hibs fan I like his attitude in he always gives us 100% , in saying that i think the whole team have been which was clear to see in the Aberdeen game which is all we can ask …

Yesterday when Josh scored the third which we have Youan to thank for too it was a sense of relief and even though we played poorly I was just happy we had got the 3 points which was what mattered the most…

As you said in a previous post .. onwards and upwards hopefully 👍

[Paulie Walnuts]

What’s with the hands down his pants celebration? :confused:

[HibeeMackenzie]

What’s with the hands down his pants celebration? :confused:

“Just a chill guy” the latest internet meme
A few players in the English league done it last week

[Donegal Hibby]

“Just a chill guy” the latest internet meme
A few players in the English league done it last week

Give me five with the excited ball boy was good too …

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1868349025310699620?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[HibeeMackenzie]

Give me five with the excited ball boy was good too …

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1868349025310699620?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Counted it as seven different celebrations myself

[Donegal Hibby]

Counted it as seven different celebrations myself

Your probably right as there was quite a a few done .

[Wilson]

What’s with the hands down his pants celebration? :confused:

Big Al Bundy fan?

[Sweet Left Peg]

Give me five with the excited ball boy was good too …

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1868349025310699620?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

I like how in that clip you can clearly see Youann analysing the situation -keeper, defender, Campbell's run - in a split second before sliding in a perfectly weighted pass. Really good assist there from him.

[Donegal Hibby]

I like how in that clip you can clearly see Youann analysing the situation -keeper, defender, Campbell's run - in a split second before sliding in a perfectly weighted pass. Really good assist there from him.

It certainly was a really good assist from Youan , another player I like who deserves a lot of credit for his part in helping us get 3 points .

[Paulie Walnuts]

“Just a chill guy” the latest internet meme
A few players in the English league done it last week

Ah ok. :aok:

[GreenCastle]

Give me five with the excited ball boy was good too …

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1868349025310699620?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

It’s a great clip.

The weight and quality of pass for the goal is brilliant by Youan.

Also the timing of the run perfect.

The hands down the shorts celebration is just weird but happy for Campbell. He’s a good sub to bring on with late runs and counter attacks. Of course we could still improve but he does seem to pop up with goals from midfield which Newell and Triantis don’t often do.

Newell scored 10 goals in 188 games.

Campbell scored 17 goals in 122 games.

[theonlywayisup]

You mention players get criticism when warranted at the start of this thread the criticism is along the lines of .. utterly hopeless, woeful footballer , he’s horrendous, awful awful player, bin him etc etc and even yourself described him as having a “ heart of a mouse “ which quite frankly is so far off the mark that the Mcginlay comparison is actually closer …

Criticism about the players weaknesses which he has is fair enough though I regularly see folk saying he has no attributes which is simply not the case and the criticism he gets at times is completely OTT and unwarranted .. not having a go at you pal but that’s my opinion on it as I think Campbell is one of a handful of players that gets a raw deal on here from some .

Yes, I've stopped reading the Josh Campbell threads as they are invariably full of what's highlighted in bold. He has generally been below par for much of the last year, but he's none of those. Add in the "Gray should be sacked for playing him" etc.

It's clear that there are Hibernian fans who have no time for Josh Campbell and are not slow to voice their negativity. It's as if it pains them to post anything positive about him or is ended with the "but he's still not good enough".

IMO, he's an important squad player whose value is at the top end of the pitch, as his goal record clearly demonstrates. For us to be challenging further up the league, we clearly need better starters than Josh Campbell. We obviously need more creativity and energy from the midfield and with the right ammunition, who knows, Josh Campbell may score a lot more goals for Hibernain FC.

[theonlywayisup]

It’s a great clip.

The weight and quality of pass for the goal is brilliant by Youan.

Also the timing of the run perfect.

The hands down the shorts celebration is just weird but happy for Campbell. He’s a good sub to bring on with late runs and counter attacks. Of course we could still improve but he does seem to pop up with goals from midfield which Newell and Triantis don’t often do.

Newell scored 10 goals in 188 games.

Campbell scored 17 goals in 122 games.

What's the numbers for Hibs games, as I think the above includes games when Josh was on-loan.

[Paulie Walnuts]

What's the numbers for Hibs games, as I think the above includes games when Josh was on-loan.

That is Hibs games only.

[RIP]

Ever since I've been a member of this fine forum I've taken a lot of pleasure from reading the insights of long-time Hibs supporters, many of whom I talk to at games.

I also like to share criticism of the way the club is run, players not being deployed to their best advantage and tactics from the last four Coaches, which most of the time have been slow, predictable and a poor watch.

I sometimes think though that we are overly tolerant of a handful of trolls though. Those who seemingly wage war on certain players, or big up hearts, and whose posts never suggest that they actually 'support' the club.

It's a type. They stink the place out by jumping on a lot threads. All over the main board after a loss. Invisible after a win. And yes, they particularly focus on hating certain players (captains, Hibs-supporting players).

Anonymous keyboard posters aren't representative of the supporters I see and hear home and away. We need to maintain perspective.

The fat Campbell-hating slob who sits behind my brother in Section 41 is the exception to the rule. 🤣

[Hibiza]

Picking a favourite between Campbell and Newell is a big cry difficult question .

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Seemingly depending on which what fate/ the wind blows hes in or out of favour.

Question tho - whilst I get the points made about one performance not invalidating previous comments… (also - does that work both ways ?)

At what point do folks acknowledge that the players have established or are establishing a platform on what to build? I think that’s what disillusions well this deferred happy clapper anyway.

[Jones28]

Seemingly depending on which what fate/ the wind blows hes in or out of favour.

Question tho - whilst I get the points made about one performance not invalidating previous comments… (also - does that work both ways ?)

At what point do folks acknowledge that the players have established or are establishing a platform on what to build? I think that’s what disillusions well this deferred happy clapper anyway.

A bit like Rocky, I think lots have made their mind up and for them thats it. Rocky still makes people nervous despite having been solid since the Dundee game. Campbell scores 2 goals in 4 games but he will never be good enough for people who don't like him, there's no nuance to their opinion.

Stevenson was the same, I have a friend who never like him and as soon as a mistake was made it was vindication for their judgement. Players will make mistakes and for those who already dislike them it's further proof that they aren't good enough.

I used to sit next to a guy who was almost physically repulsed by Whittiker and couldn't wait to jump on mistakes he made. He used to actually convulse in his seat.

[Paulie Walnuts]

A bit like Rocky, I think lots have made their mind up and for them thats it. Rocky still makes people nervous despite having been solid since the Dundee game. Campbell scores 2 goals in 4 games but he will never be good enough for people who don't like him, there's no nuance to their opinion.

Stevenson was the same, I have a friend who never like him and as soon as a mistake was made it was vindication for their judgement. Players will make mistakes and for those who already dislike them it's further proof that they aren't good enough.

I used to sit next to a guy who was almost physically repulsed by Whittiker and couldn't wait to jump on mistakes he made. He used to actually convulse in his seat.

We’ve played 4 games since the Dundee game, people aren’t going to change their opinion on Rocky, an opinion that has been established over pretty much 3 seasons, off the back of 4 games where we’ve conceded 7 goals.

Likewise Josh Campbell. He’s been poor for ages. Yes he’s scored 2 goals off the bench recently, but I’m not sure it’s reasonable to be expecting people to suddenly think he’s actually pretty good off the back of a couple sub appearances when we’ve watched him be not very good for ages.

[B.H.F.C]

A bit like Rocky, I think lots have made their mind up and for them thats it. Rocky still makes people nervous despite having been solid since the Dundee game. Campbell scores 2 goals in 4 games but he will never be good enough for people who don't like him, there's no nuance to their opinion.

Stevenson was the same, I have a friend who never like him and as soon as a mistake was made it was vindication for their judgement. Players will make mistakes and for those who already dislike them it's further proof that they aren't good enough.

I used to sit next to a guy who was almost physically repulsed by Whittiker and couldn't wait to jump on mistakes he made. He used to actually convulse in his seat.

It’s the bigger picture than just looking at that handful of games.

Campbell has had praise for his contributions in those games. But he’s seen as a goal scoring midfielder by people, those were his first goals in over a year.

With Rocky, I think some folk just don’t see the solid player others do. Motherwell game aside we’ve still been poor defensively and he’s been part of that.

[Jones28]

We’ve played 4 games since the Dundee game, people aren’t going to change their opinion on Rocky, an opinion that has been established over pretty much 3 seasons, off the back of 4 games where we’ve conceded 7 goals.

Not for me, I've seen the good side and the bad side of Rocky. He has a clanger in him, if he didn't he would be playing at a higher level like everyone else in Scottish football. He's a top athlete and could, IMO, move on to a higher level as he matures and if he can cut out the clangers.

If he has a good rest of the season and moves on will these people change their minds and pine for him sign a new deal?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not for me, I've seen the good side and the bad side of Rocky. He has a clanger in him, if he didn't he would be playing at a higher level like everyone else in Scottish football. He's a top athlete and could, IMO, move on to a higher level as he matures and if he can cut out the clangers.

If he has a good rest of the season and moves on will these people change their minds and pine for him sign a new deal?

If he plays well for the rest of the season then maybe they will? I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think people will do that. I do think it’s unreasonable to think people should be revising their opinion which has been formed over numerous seasons after 5 games where he’s started and we’ve still conceded a massive amount of goals with him as part of the defence.

Ultimately, he’s been a bit part player for 3 years in woefully under performing Hibs teams who always start to ship considerably more goals when he plays. It’s gojng to take a lot more than 5 games where we’ve again started to ship more goals than we had been to convince people he’s actually a good player and I don’t think that’s in any way unfair of people.

[B.H.F.C]

Not for me, I've seen the good side and the bad side of Rocky. He has a clanger in him, if he didn't he would be playing at a higher level like everyone else in Scottish football. He's a top athlete and could, IMO, move on to a higher level as he matures and if he can cut out the clangers.

If he has a good rest of the season and moves on will these people change their minds and pine for him sign a new deal?

It’s not just the clangers IMO. He doesn’t do a lot of the basic things that centre halves need to do, consistently well. Look at Saturday, timing was miles out going for a header in the first minute and they end up through (no the only one at fault in that particular instance). Near the end he let a goal kick go over his head, again, just totally mistimed it and we nearly ended up in trouble. The one thing he does have is his pace and strength to get him out of trouble. He’s 25 and should be coming in to his best years but there is still always talk about him maturing and stuff like that.

[Not In The Know]

It’s not just the clangers IMO. He doesn’t do a lot of the basic things that centre halves need to do, consistently well. Look at Saturday, timing was miles out going for a header in the first minute and they end up through (no the only one at fault in that particular instance). Near the end he let a goal kick go over his head, again, just totally mistimed it and we nearly ended up in trouble. The one thing he does have is his pace and strength to get him out of trouble. He’s 25 and should be coming in to his best years but there is still always talk about him maturing and stuff like that.

The amount of times he misjudges high balls/headers genuinely makes me think he needs his eyes tested...

[Smartie]

It’s not just the clangers IMO. He doesn’t do a lot of the basic things that centre halves need to do, consistently well. Look at Saturday, timing was miles out going for a header in the first minute and they end up through (no the only one at fault in that particular instance). Near the end he let a goal kick go over his head, again, just totally mistimed it and we nearly ended up in trouble. The one thing he does have is his pace and strength to get him out of trouble. He’s 25 and should be coming in to his best years but there is still always talk about him maturing and stuff like that.

He still hasn’t played an awful lot of first team football though. And coming into the side 5 games or so ago wasn’t the easiest ask - and he’s done well under difficult circumstances.

Rocky’s always looked like he had improvement in him but it was going to take patience, time and games to see him make that improvement.

Sadly, I think someone else is going to get the benefit of an improved Rocky in future.


And as for Josh Campbell - J think he’s proven that he is at worst a useful impact player.

They’re certainly not the first 2 I’d be chasing out and could be regular contributors in a mid table side. Whether or not that fits in with loftier aspirations…

[Paulie Walnuts]

He still hasn’t played an awful lot of first team football though. And coming into the side 5 games or so ago wasn’t the easiest ask - and he’s done well under difficult circumstances.

Rocky’s always looked like he had improvement in him but it was going to take patience, time and games to see him make that improvement.

Sadly, I think someone else is going to get the benefit of an improved Rocky in future.


And as for Josh Campbell - J think he’s proven that he is at worst a useful impact player.

They’re certainly not the first 2 I’d be chasing out and could be regular contributors in a mid table side. Whether or not that fits in with loftier aspirations…

Whether people think the likes of Rocky should be the first out the door or not, I’d suggest there can be little argument that a guy who hasn’t been able to nail down a starting berth in crap teams should be one of the most obvious players to shed this summer.

[Smartie]

Whether people think the likes of Rocky should be the first out the door or not, I’d suggest there can be little argument that a guy who hasn’t been able to nail down a starting berth in crap teams should be one of the most obvious players to shed this summer.

Like what was said above, that probably depends on what happens between now and the end of the season.

If he nails down his place, continues to improve and plays a part in a team that hauls itself off the bottom of the league and into a respectable position then I think there's good reason to be trying to keep him - especially if his performances relative to other CBs are positive.

If the judgment call was to be made today, you're probably right.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Like what was said above, that probably depends on what happens between now and the end of the season.

If he nails down his place, continues to improve and plays a part in a team that hauls itself off the bottom of the league and into a respectable position then I think there's good reason to be trying to keep him - especially if his performances relative to other CBs are positive.

If the judgment call was to be made today, you're probably right.

Agree with that. :agree:

[PHeffernan]

Whether people think the likes of Rocky should be the first out the door or not, I’d suggest there can be little argument that a guy who hasn’t been able to nail down a starting berth in crap teams should be one of the most obvious players to shed this summer.

Only the players who are better than Hibs have options and leave before their contracts expire e.g. McGinn, Porteous, Doig, Nisbet and next Youan.
The rest tend to play out their contracts and will start speaking to other clubs in the January before their deal expires unless offered another contract by Hibs before that.
The end of player contracts is the only time that Hibs can easily move a player on without pushing extra money their way.
Accordingly most out of contract players at Hibs move on as we will see in the summer.
In the case of the players spoken about above that means Rocky will almost certainly move on in the summer and Campbell will most likely be at Hibs for another 2 and a half years.
What supporters think is for the birds. It's all about contracts and options.

[500miles]

Campbell has had praise for his contributions in those games. But he’s seen as a goal scoring midfielder by people, those were his first goals in over a year.


Campbell spent most of last season out with a broken ankle from early December. Prior to that he had 5 goals and an assist, breaking down down as a goal contribution every 184 minutes. After his injury he made another assist over 227 minutes of game time, 80 minutes of which were a game against Motherwell where he stood in for Marcondes and we won the midfield battle for possibly the first time that season.

The "Not scored in a year " patter was so disingenuous, i can't believe it's still getting banded about.

[B.H.F.C]

Campbell spent most of last season out with a broken ankle from early December. Prior to that he had 5 goals and an assist, breaking down down as a goal contribution every 184 minutes. After his injury he made another assist over 227 minutes of game time, 80 minutes of which were a game against Motherwell where he stood in for Marcondes and we won the midfield battle for possibly the first time that season.

The "Not scored in a year " patter was so disingenuous, i can't believe it's still getting banded about.

But he hadn’t scored in over a year. He was out of the squad for 12 league games with the injury, hardly most of the season.

[McD]

Campbell spent most of last season out with a broken ankle from early December. Prior to that he had 5 goals and an assist, breaking down down as a goal contribution every 184 minutes. After his injury he made another assist over 227 minutes of game time, 80 minutes of which were a game against Motherwell where he stood in for Marcondes and we won the midfield battle for possibly the first time that season.

The "Not scored in a year " patter was so disingenuous, i can't believe it's still getting banded about.


Weren’t 2 of those 5 goals scored against the part timers in Europe?

[500miles]

Weren’t 2 of those 5 goals scored against the part timers in Europe?

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks. More goals in less minutes than Elie this season as well.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.

[BILLYHIBS]

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.
He’s long overdue a goal against Hearts

C’mon Josh you got this

[Paulie Walnuts]

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks. More goals in less minutes than Elie this season as well.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.

To be fair, you talk about mental gymnastics yet you’re claiming he missed the majority of last season when he actually missed 12 games and repeatedly go on about his minutes on the park whilst failing to acknowledge the reason his cumulative minutes are low, because his performances are far too often really poor.

[JimBHibees]

He’s long overdue a goal against Hearts

C’mon Josh you got this

Has been unlucky in the derby a few times

[Donegal Hibby]

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks. More goals in less minutes than Elie this season as well.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.

:agree::top marks

[K-Zazu]

Is Josh Campbell good enough to start games for Hibs? Not from what I’ve seen this season, decent player who can come on the last 15 minutes if we need a goal that’s about it I’m afraid.

[BILLYHIBS]

Has been unlucky in the derby a few times

I know it

My spidey senses are tingling

Bring it on

[PatHead]

I think we are being totally unfair on Rocky. He deserves a multi page thread like Josh and Youan with experts telling us time and time again how crap these Hibs players are.

They are not fit to wear the strip don't you know?


I get some fans don't like some players but it gets really tiring that every time I come on here negative threads are at the top of the page.

Debating players quality is fair game but repeating the same thing time and again doesn't make your opinion correct at the expense of anyone else's.

[Se7enUp]

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks. More goals in less minutes than Elie this season as well.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.

Great post 👏

[RIP]

I think we are being totally unfair on Rocky. He deserves a multi page thread like Josh and Youan with experts telling us time and time again how crap these Hibs players are.

They are not fit to wear the strip don't you know?


I get some fans don't like some players but it gets really tiring that every time I come on here negative threads are at the top of the page.

Debating players quality is fair game but repeating the same thing time and again doesn't make your opinion correct at the expense of anyone else's.

Well said that man. We are old school supporters who don't believe in abusing our own. Giving them pesters at games doesn't improve the player nor help the team win the match.

[WhileTheChief..]

I think we are being totally unfair on Rocky. He deserves a multi page thread like Josh and Youan with experts telling us time and time again how crap these Hibs players are.

They are not fit to wear the strip don't you know?


I get some fans don't like some players but it gets really tiring that every time I come on here negative threads are at the top of the page.

Debating players quality is fair game but repeating the same thing time and again doesn't make your opinion correct at the expense of anyone else's.

I like Campbell. Prob my favourite player at the club just now.

I’ve no probs with folk posting what they think about him though, why would I let that bother me?

It’s equally tiring reading the same positive crap from the same posters on multiple threads every day too!

[Fergus52]

A bit like Rocky, I think lots have made their mind up and for them thats it. Rocky still makes people nervous despite having been solid since the Dundee game. Campbell scores 2 goals in 4 games but he will never be good enough for people who don't like him, there's no nuance to their opinion.

Stevenson was the same, I have a friend who never like him and as soon as a mistake was made it was vindication for their judgement. Players will make mistakes and for those who already dislike them it's further proof that they aren't good enough.

I used to sit next to a guy who was almost physically repulsed by Whittiker and couldn't wait to jump on mistakes he made. He used to actually convulse in his seat.

I agree with the sentiment of your post, but in the cases of Rocky and Campbell I feel that both have massive weaknesses in their game, that they've shown no real sign of being able to overcome, which will prevent them from being regular starters in a successful Hibs team.


Even aside from the clangers, Rocky's general positioning and inability to properly jump for headers always give me the fear. Then with Campbell his passing and first touch are both so inconsistent, combined with his generally poor composure on the ball means he regularly loses possession needlessly which is so frustrating for a centre mid.

[McD]

The part timers that beat us in the first leg. More goals than Youan, Le Fondre, Dodge, Melkersen etc scored. Important goals.

He's scored against Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen. He saved LJ's job with a hattrick in el sackio against Aberdeen. He's sealed key victories for under pressure David Gray. Screamers, headers, tap ins, headers, counter attacks. More goals in less minutes than Elie this season as well.

The work and mental gymnastics people put in to diminishing his contributions is honestly pathetic, and for a laddie who will be on Lewis Stevenson money, has unbelievable stamina and has a solid goals/assists to minutes ratio ever since he made the change to attacking mid, I can't get my head around the sneering.



So it’s ok to mention he’s scored goals against rangers and Celtic, but not part timers? Ok.


Btw, the same part timers that beat us, he was in the team that was beaten, so you’re not doing your argument any good there. He’s only once gotten more than 5 goals in a season in all competitions. Meanwhile, in those minutes he’s on the pitch you were talking about, he regularly loses his man, loses possession, can’t control or pass the ball well for an attacking midfielder.


No mental gymnastics on my part - I don’t think he’s good enough to be a major part of a successful Hibs side, if he proves me wrong and turns into a mainstay of the side and is scoring regularly, then I’ll happily eat my words. I don’t think he will though. I’m not sneering either, although you seem to be taking it really personally that someone may have a different opinion to you.

[WhileTheChief..]

No mental gymnastics on my part - I don’t think he’s good enough to be a major part of a successful Hibs side, if he proves me wrong and turns into a mainstay of the side and is scoring regularly, then I’ll happily eat my words. I don’t think he will though. I’m not sneering either, although you seem to be taking it really personally that someone may have a different opinion to you.

Whilst I have a totally different opinion of the player, I agree with everything you say here.

For me, it’s his attitude and work rate that I appreciate.

I think he really wants to be at Hibs and is trying his best. There’s not many in our squad I can say that about.

I’d rather have more like Josh than all the crap we’ve been bringing in over the last 5 years.

[theonlywayisup]

Random question but "Josh Campbell or Blair Spittal, who would you prefer in your team".

[JohnM1875]

Random question but "Josh Campbell or Blair Spittal, who would you prefer in your team".

Blair Spittal is better footballer then Campbell. But he's 29 so it is a tough one.

[CapitalGreen]

Random question but "Josh Campbell or Blair Spittal, who would you prefer in your team".

Like asking is someone would prefer a punch in the arm or a kick in the shin?

[worcesterhibby]

I like Campbell.

[Alfred E Newman]

Is it not time this embarrassing thread was shut down.
It's the same folk making the same points over and over again, could they not just lay off the guy for one night?

[theonlywayisup]

Is it not time this embarrassing thread was shut down.
It's the same folk making the same points over and over again, could they not just lay off the guy for one night?

Agree 100%

[JohnM1875]

Is it not time this embarrassing thread was shut down.
It's the same folk making the same points over and over again, could they not just lay off the guy for one night?

Kinda agree.

It's the same both ways though and don't think either are likely to change their minds on Campbell any time soon. Just seems to be folk repeating the same arguments over and over again after he has a bad game or gets subbed on and contributes to a goal.

[Se7enUp]

Is it not time this embarrassing thread was shut down.
It's the same folk making the same points over and over again, could they not just lay off the guy for one night?

Absolutely 👍

[PatHead]

Absolutely 👍

Seconded

[Paulie Walnuts]

Are we back to asking for threads to be closed because folk don’t agree with them?

[PatHead]

Are we back to asking for threads to be closed because folk don’t agree with them?

No. Just nothing new getting added to it.

[HIBS NUTS]

He was excellent today, winning loads of duels.
PART of a very good overall team performance.

[Northernhibee]

He was excellent today, winning loads of duels.
PART of a very good overall team performance.

He was. He’s the new Lewis Stevenson IMO - seems to have the boo boys on his back but gives everything and offers more than he’s given credit for. Also played a number of positions for us.

[EdinMike]

He was excellent today, winning loads of duels.
PART of a very good overall team performance.

“Excellent” seems a bit much for me. He still turns the tap off when the world has to defend…

[SteveHFC]

Get him removed from the squad altogether. 👍🏻

Let’s all ignore this idiot of a poster.

Outstanding today.

[B.H.F.C]

Thought he was very good. He played really high up the park for most of the game and did a lot of good work.

[SHODAN]

The Josh Campbell Redemption Arc

[HibbyAndy]

Credit where credit is due , The flick on heider for out first , Was everywhere today :top marks

[wookie70]

He had another very good game. Movement was good and really got stuck in

[Shrekko]

Really effective in the first half and instrumental in most of our good attacking stuff. This is what we need from him.

The only criticism today was that his big Achilles heel of switching off and losing players was still evident from time to time. He needs to work on that as well as maintaining his good form in the attacking 3rd.

That was far and away his best 90 minute performance for a long time so long may it continue.

[Trinity Hibee]

Campbell was really good today. Hopefully continues this form

[Donegal Hibby]

Never doubted Josh for a minute .. A good player and a good Hibby :thumbsup:

[Glory Lurker]

Always been a fan. I've a soft spot for players who score goals.

[Up-the-slope]

Let’s all ignore this idiot of a poster.

Outstanding today.

:greengrin. Fav post today

[RyeSloan]

Always been a fan. I've a soft spot for players who score goals.

One of our own so I’ve always tried to support him.

Thought he was very clever for our second today. Made the run that allowed Cadds2 to be free then nicely pinned the defender while ducking out the way of the ball. A real no touch assist that.

[worcesterhibby]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/700/cpsprodpb/0c51/live/f3232140-ae17-11ed-8f65-71bfa0525ce3.jpg

[Nicho87]

I’ve gave Campbell stick on here before. Which I think was merited.

Today was his best performance in a few years.

Energetic, desire, leading

Keep it up

[swindonhibs]

I like Campbell.
He’s a good footballer.. (whisper it)

[Donegal Hibby]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/700/cpsprodpb/0c51/live/f3232140-ae17-11ed-8f65-71bfa0525ce3.jpg

I see what you done there :greengrin

[500miles]

Bullied their centre halfs first half, dug in second half. Hibs as ****

[A Hi-Bee]

Good Player, good Hibee as well.
:flag::flag:

[JohnM1875]

Another one who was class today. Tired and understandably so but he was ****ing magnificent. Welly played, JC!

[Since452]

Back to his best. No doubt about it.

[Pete70]

Was terrific in the first half. Quieter second half but still played a part in a great win.

[hibee_girl]

He was excellent today and you could see how much it meant to him.

[HibbyAndy]

I thought he was everywhere today , 2nd half he chased down everything , Gaun yersel son :aok:

[Northernhibee]

Really pleased for the lad.

[Unseen work]

Funny but other than the norm, I liked when he clearly slaughtered O’Hora for a careless misplaced pass

Don’t know if it’s because he’d done it a few time, because the position of the pitch or what

But it’s important to have that blunt approach at times

[JohnM1875]

Funny but other than the norm, I liked when he clearly slaughtered O’Hora for a careless misplaced pass

Don’t know if it’s because he’d done it a few time, because the position of the pitch or what

But it’s important to have that blunt approach at times

Totally, loved that as well.

Think a CB will be the first position we strengthen in the next few days. I don't think O'Hora has been great at all, but I think he's been playing injured for a while, so fair play in that respect.

[Kato]

Another one who was class today. Tired and understandably so but he was ****ing magnificent. Welly played, JC!The way he stuck the boot was marvellous.

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[Onion]

Brought fire, drive and guts to Hibs in midfield - something which is sadly lacking in so many Derby matches. Great to see one of our own score and win at the PBS. Enjoy, Josh :thumbsup:

[tonyrougier123]

When you balance positives and negatives for me Josh Campbell always ticks the right boxes to play regularly. Yes there’s lapses in his play, but I genuinely believe we are hungrier busier and more likely when he plays. He’s normally involved positively in most goalbound action in some way. He’s a workhorse. He scores he flicks he kicks. He harries the opposition. And form has picked up yet again when he’s involved regularly. No coincidence for me. Imagine how fit you have to be to be in all the places he finds himself, incredible shift!

[hibsbollah]

Energy, desire, and a bit of sheethoosery too. I still wouldnt play him every week at the moment but he’s got his place in certain games. Excellent today.

[babahibs]

Brought fire, drive and guts to Hibs in midfield - something which is sadly lacking in so many Derby matches. Great to see one of our own score and win at the PBS. Enjoy, Josh :thumbsup:

He didn't score.
Was great today though, you could see what it meant to him.

[hibee_girl]

Loved his celebration in front of the hearts fans after our second as well.

[Up-the-slope]

Loved his celebration in front of the hearts fans after our second as well.

That made me smile and shows he is a supporter himself. Its obvious the way we have played last 2 games going forward we are often looking for him to win flick ons for Boyle/Yohan like he did for goal at todders - it stretches teams and he is deceptively good in the air. also his running off the ball means either he arrives in good positions or draws defenders creating space

[Billy Whizz]

Covered every blade of grass today, well done Josh

[GreenCastle]

Loved how he celebrated the goal today. Especially celebrating again after the VAR check.

Well done Josh - stepped it up last few weeks.

[WestStandWillie]

Josh covered every blade of grass. Often criticised but he’s had a blinder today and fully deserves his place in the team

[Lago]

Really pleased for the lad.
I really like Josh.

[hibee_girl]

His SJM celebration at the free kick when he thought it was full time was pretty good too 😄

[sauzee1989]

Fair play to him. He was superb today. Didn’t lose any 50/50s

[EdinMike]

Me tinks SDG has maybe lit a firework up there and he’s maybe getting it now…

[Bostonhibby]

Played well today, sets his own standard now needs to maintain it. Delighted for him.

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[Ginger Gehagan]

For me, he's the modern day Pat Mcginlay. Tries hard as ****, puts his body on the line for Hibs, and pops up with important goals.

[Donegal Hibby]

You always get 100% from Josh which was evident today , Josh has quite a few attributes in work rate energy , getting into good goal scoring positions etc though looks like he’s also quite useful in the air too . Good player to have .

[Stokesy's on fire]

Love the chant! Well played Josh!

[HIBS NUTS]

I thought it was an OG
Just got paid out FGS Josh Campbell
skybet

[theonlywayisup]

Always liked Josh Campbell.

Whilst he has been poor for much of the season, I feel he's improved much like the team have. I feel SDG is playing him in his correct position with two quick players ahead of him.

[BroxburnHibee]

Always liked Josh Campbell.

Whilst he has been poor for much of the season, I feel he's improved much like the team have. I feel SDG is playing him in his correct position with two quick players ahead of him.

Agreed he's in the perfect position now. Wins headers and knows where the net is. He'll have some off days as they all do but a Josh Campbell in this form won't be moving on surely?

[EH54]

Thought he was brilliant yesterday particularly in the first half when he was winning everything and unlucky not to have another goal / goal.

[SteveHFC]

Get him removed from the squad altogether. ����

F***y.

[GRA]

He's proved me wrong from start of the season never thought he'd fight his way back into the first team, massive credit to him. His aerial ability is a real asset for the team.

[Unseen work]

He gets criticised

You always feel if someone will score in a big game, it will be him

But he really comes up time and time again for us
.
Are there more creative players out? 100%

Are there bigger goal threats and workhorses out there? I don’t know

Every time we need him he comes up trumps.

We need to keep players like him at the club. Not just his two brilliantly taken goals today, his all round game was brilliant

He’s so underrated at times

[cabbageandribs1875]

Josh mother******* Campbell

He gets criticised

You always feel if someone will score in a big game, it will be him

But he really comes up time and time again for us
.
Are there more creative players out? 100%

Are there bigger goal threats and workhorses out there? I don’t know

Every time we need him he comes up trumps.

We need to keep players like him at the club. Not just his two brilliantly taken goals today, his all round game was brilliant

He’s so underrated at times


i've never saw anyone say anything like that first line, maybe a wee edit needed, i'm sure his family would appreciate it as well

the rest i agree with

[DinkyTwo]

I think it's likely meant as a term of (possibly drunken) endearment.

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[cubehindthegoal]

I think it's likely meant as a term of (possibly drunken) endearment.

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Agree. Read before posting. Hey mate .. I should read this post and think too sometimes .. I know.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I think it's likely meant as a term of (possibly drunken) endearment.

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i'm sure you're right, just not very pleasant when so many other terms could be used i'm sure :greengrin

[Unseen work]

I think it's likely meant as a term of (possibly drunken) endearment.

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Correct. No apologies but amended.

[tonyrougier123]

Big game player, always been convinced of his ability, working really well in a system that suits, just hard work and clinical, many strings to his bow. Bout time he was enjoyed and adulated as one of our own. Graft! Graft! Graft! And a touch of class to his finishing.

[greenlex]

There’s a bit of Scott McTominay about Josh Campbell.

[Stevie Reid]

Late to this thread so probably a point already made, but Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson were divisive players and far from being Hibs legends when they were Josh’s age.

Josh is currently divisive, and has a good bit to go before he could become a legend. But I wouldn’t rule it out based on his career trajectory so far.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Talks so well in his interviews.

Sounds like (1) a proper Hibs boy who loves the club and helps others in the squad appreciate what is good about the club

(2) an intelligent boy who will become a manager one day if he wants to.

Have never understood the coolness towards him.

[Northernhibee]

https://youtu.be/Hb17uaaldwM?si=ZV5o0PfmJ5pAuIwv

It may be a wrestling theme but I can’t help but think it would make a great song for Josh

Say his name and he appears
I believe in Josh Campbell *clap clap*
I believe in Josh Campbell
He scores at Killie, and Dens Park, and Tynecastle
He scores at Ibrox, Pittodrie, and Easter Road
I believe in Josh Campbell

[theonlywayisup]

There’s a bit of Scott McTominay about Josh Campbell.

On the way to the game I was thinking the same.

Obviously not to the same standard, but similar in their style of play.

[theonlywayisup]

https://youtu.be/Hb17uaaldwM?si=ZV5o0PfmJ5pAuIwv

It may be a wrestling theme but I can’t help but think it would make a great song for Josh

Say his name and he appears
I believe in Josh Campbell *clap clap*
I believe in Josh Campbell
He scores at Killie, and Dens Park, and Tynecastle
He scores at Ibrox, Pittodrie, and Easter Road
I believe in Josh Campbell

I always thought "He's one of our own......" is all that's needed.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1893594649128005854

[A Hi-Bee]

Mentioned it a long time ago, when the time comes Josh will make us a fortune when he goes to a top Italian team, he is perfect for over there.

:thumbsup:

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Talks so well in his interviews.

Sounds like (1) a proper Hibs boy who loves the club and helps others in the squad appreciate what is good about the club

(2) an intelligent boy who will become a manager one day if he wants to.

Have never understood the coolness towards him.

[WhileTheChief..]

One of our most important players. When it comes to contract extensions he’d be top of my list.

Similar to when we had Darren McGregor in what he brings to the team, in addition to be being a quality player who just gets it.

[Phil MaGlass]

Nice one Josh, thoroughly deserves the plaudits.

[He's here!]

The calibre of his finishing for both goals was exceptional.

[Iain G]

Talks so well in his interviews.

Sounds like (1) a proper Hibs boy who loves the club and helps others in the squad appreciate what is good about the club

(2) an intelligent boy who will become a manager one day if he wants to.

Have never understood the coolness towards him.

I think it's because he has been played in a deeper midfield position and that has never suited him. SDG is playing him to his strengths, something about round pegs in round holes 😁

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Another player that SDG stuck with despite dropping.

[Up-the-slope]

Mentioned it a long time ago, when the time comes Josh will make us a fortune when he goes to a top Italian team, he is perfect for over there.

:thumbsup:

Josh might be surprised that Transfer Market says he is out of contract on 31st May 2025





Funny when in 2023 he signed a 4 year deal - sensible bit of protecting assets by the club... remember he is still only 24

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1893654796432732419

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1893722995409195180

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1893684994373267496

[Onceinawhile]

https://youtu.be/Hb17uaaldwM?si=ZV5o0PfmJ5pAuIwv

It may be a wrestling theme but I can’t help but think it would make a great song for Josh

Say his name and he appears
I believe in Josh Campbell *clap clap*
I believe in Josh Campbell
He scores at Killie, and Dens Park, and Tynecastle
He scores at Ibrox, Pittodrie, and Easter Road
I believe in Josh Campbell

Joe hendry is a hearts prick. Shouldn't have that tune anywhere near Easter road.

[SHODAN]

Joe hendry is a hearts prick. Shouldn't have that tune anywhere near Easter road.

The guy who wrote and sang Hibs Heroes is a Hearts prick.

[JohnM1875]

Joe hendry is a hearts prick. Shouldn't have that tune anywhere near Easter road.

Went to secondary with him and can't really remember him being into football at all.

[Baader]

The guy who wrote and sang Hibs Heroes is a Hearts prick.

Colin Chisholm wasn't it?

[Donegal Hibby]

Really surprised we have only one that made the TofW but glad for Campbell all the same ….

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1894100482974466296

[makaveli1875]

Really surprised we have only one that made the TofW but glad for Campbell all the same ….

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1894100482974466296

Triantis and Rocky should be in there too

[Wilson]

Really surprised we have only one that made the TofW but glad for Campbell all the same ….

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1894100482974466296

Obviously some politics at play. Celtic lose so rarely domestically that more hibs players should be included. Dundee have been woeful lately therefore Ross County are overrepresented on the back of a flattering scoreline.

Team of the week. Hibs. All. Kabangu as sub.

[Hibernian Verse]

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[Wilson]

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Oh good. Lack of effort then. Poor results.

[Donegal Hibby]

Key player for the Hibees …

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1904950476874879240?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[BILLYHIBS]

Don’t think he has been that great lately but he has had a wee rest now so batteries recharged hoping for a big game from Josh on Saturday 😀

[Donegal Hibby]

Don’t think he has been that great lately but he has had a wee rest now so batteries recharged hoping for a big game from Josh on Saturday 😀

I agree he’s looked like he’s needed a rest lately. It will be interesting to see who Gray goes with in midfield on Saturday, certainly think we will need Josh in the sevco game for his work rate and energy.

[Shrekko]

I agree he’s looked like he’s needed a rest lately.

According to sofascore stats, Josh has played 1631 minutes in 25 SPFL games this season - that's the equivalent of around 18 full games. We've not had long cup runs or Europe and he's not an international player. If a 24 year old full time pro needs 'a rest' on the back of that I'm worried, but you keep using that terminology when it comes to JC - there will be players who've played 3 times that this season.

It's ok to say he's been 'off form' recently mate! The same website lists his weaknesses as 'ball control' and 'passing', which if you're being honest is where he's been lacking recently- although he still has good moments to be fair.

I think his problem is consistency- he needs to improve on his weaknesses and make sure he's 'on it' when it comes to the good stuff he provides. I'm in 2 minds if he starts on Saturday as Hoillet was excellent last week but Hoillet is also our best sub. I'd use Campbell as a 60 minute player.

[Jones28]

I agree he’s looked like he’s needed a rest lately. It will be interesting to see who Gray goes with in midfield on Saturday, certainly think we will need Josh in the sevco game for his work rate and energy.

Think we need Hoilett to start, offers that touch of magic in the final third and a cool head to go with it. Campbell is far more suited to a game where we need a more workman like performance. More than happy with Josh as an option off the bench, but JH needs to start this game IMO.

[Frazerbob]

According to sofascore stats, Josh has played 1631 minutes in 25 SPFL games this season - that's the equivalent of around 18 full games. We've not had long cup runs or Europe and he's not an international player. If a 24 year old full time pro needs 'a rest' on the back of that I'm worried, but you keep using that terminology when it comes to JC - there will be players who've played 3 times that this season.

It's ok to say he's been 'off form' recently mate! The same website lists his weaknesses as 'ball control' and 'passing', which if you're being honest is where he's been lacking recently- although he still has good moments to be fair.

I think his problem is consistency- he needs to improve on his weaknesses and make sure he's 'on it' when it comes to the good stuff he provides. I'm in 2 minds if he starts on Saturday as Hoillet was excellent last week but Hoillet is also our best sub. I'd use Campbell as a 60 minute player.

Deary me. If only it were that simple. Maybe he's been carrying a knock or had **** going on at home. The point is, he had an excellent spell but looked to go off the boil slightly in recent games so hopefully the wee break will have done him good.

[Shrekko]

Deary me. If only it were that simple. Maybe he's been carrying a knock or had **** going on at home. The point is, he had an excellent spell but looked to go off the boil slightly in recent games so hopefully the wee break will have done him good.

Why do people need to get so butt hurt about what they perceive to be criticism of one of their favourites?

I don't think it's that necessary to start bringing in stuff like possible personal issues when discussing whether or not a player 'needs a rest'.

If we can acknowledge the good stuff, there's no reason why we also just can't state that a player hasn't played his best for a few weeks and maybe needs replaced? It's hardly earth shattering to say I'm torn between him or Hoillet starting on Saturday! Dearie me indeed.

[Frazerbob]

Why do people need to get so butt hurt about what they perceive to be criticism of one of their favourites?

I don't think it's that necessary to start bringing in stuff like possible personal issues when discussing whether or not a player 'needs a rest'.

If we can acknowledge the good stuff, there's no reason why we also just can't state that a player hasn't played his best for a few weeks and maybe needs replaced? It's hardly earth shattering to say I'm torn between him or Hoillet starting on Saturday! Dearie me indeed.

My Deary me comment was in response to the tone of your post, directed at a fellow fan. Who needs enemies........

Of course we can state a player hasn't been at his best. Pretty sure I did exactly that. We can also discuss why that may be the case. We can also state that we hope the wee rest will do him good. Not sure what your issue is there. Anyway, can't be arsed with petty bickering with folk who are out to get a rise from a fellow Hibby. Enjoy your day.

[Donegal Hibby]

According to sofascore stats, Josh has played 1631 minutes in 25 SPFL games this season - that's the equivalent of around 18 full games. We've not had long cup runs or Europe and he's not an international player. If a 24 year old full time pro needs 'a rest' on the back of that I'm worried, but you keep using that terminology when it comes to JC - there will be players who've played 3 times that this season.

It's ok to say he's been 'off form' recently mate! The same website lists his weaknesses as 'ball control' and 'passing', which if you're being honest is where he's been lacking recently- although he still has good moments to be fair.

I think his problem is consistency- he needs to improve on his weaknesses and make sure he's 'on it' when it comes to the good stuff he provides. I'm in 2 minds if he starts on Saturday as Hoillet was excellent last week but Hoillet is also our best sub. I'd use Campbell as a 60 minute player.

Don’t mind saying he’s not been at his best or off form a bit recently but I think that a player not playing at his best or being off form slightly can be down to other factors like carry a knock or showing signs of fatigue too …

Some players work harder than others IMO like I think Boyles a harder worker than Youan , Campbell a harder worker than Levitt , you might not agree with that which is fine but that’s the way I see it TBH . I think Campbell covers an awful lot of ground for us in games getting into both boxes and just in what Gray is asking him to do in general for the team ..

I can see why you’re in two minds about him starting in Saturday which is fair enough though I do think he should start in the next game .

[Shrekko]

My Deary me comment was in response to the tone of your post, directed at a fellow fan. Who needs enemies........

Of course we can state a player hasn't been at his best. Pretty sure I did exactly that. We can also discuss why that may be the case. We can also state that we hope the wee rest will do him good. Not sure what your issue is there. Anyway, can't be arsed with petty bickering with folk who are out to get a rise from a fellow Hibby. Enjoy your day.

I'm pretty sure the poster concerned didn't take it as such, and it was posted in a playful manner if anything. Absolute nonsense to say I was trying to get a rise out of anybody.

[JimBHibees]

Think we need Hoilett to start, offers that touch of magic in the final third and a cool head to go with it. Campbell is far more suited to a game where we need a more workman like performance. More than happy with Josh as an option off the bench, but JH needs to start this game IMO.

Would be surprised if our midfield wasn’t the same as Killie game thought we passed the ball well and a bit more creative imo.

[B.H.F.C]

Why do people need to get so butt hurt about what they perceive to be criticism of one of their favourites?

I don't think it's that necessary to start bringing in stuff like possible personal issues when discussing whether or not a player 'needs a rest'.

If we can acknowledge the good stuff, there's no reason why we also just can't state that a player hasn't played his best for a few weeks and maybe needs replaced? It's hardly earth shattering to say I'm torn between him or Hoillet starting on Saturday! Dearie me indeed.

I don’t think Campbell has done anything particularly different in the last few weeks.

What you see is what you get with him. I get that he plays the position a bit differently to a typical player playing there, but I always feel there are too many games that pass him by and we don’t get enough of an attacking contribution. He actually tends to be at his best in games where we don’t have a lot of the ball. With that in mind, I don’t think he’ll be back in on Saturday as I actually thought we played some decent stuff at Kilmarnock but just weren’t clinical enough.

[Nicho87]

Campbell form still quite patchy. If he can get to the next level I don’t think he’d be short of suitors.

Sadly still to many games where he doesn’t have key involvements enough for me.

Still vastly improved under gray to be fair.

[Donegal Hibby]

Would be surprised if our midfield wasn’t the same as Killie game thought we passed the ball well and a bit more creative imo.

I wouldn’t be against this as if they might sit in and try to hit us on the counter attack which would see us getting more of the ball and we would certainly have two good options in changing/ freshening up the midfield in Campbell and hopefully Newell too .

[JohnM1875]

I wouldn’t be against this as if they might sit in and try to hit us on the counter attack which would see us getting more of the ball and we would certainly have two good options in changing/ freshening up the midfield in Campbell and hopefully Newell too .

Think Manneh will feature at some point.

Made the last squad, been here a while now and came on as a sub for Gambia on Monday.

Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the team.

[BILLYHIBS]

Worth mentioning that Josh has improved in the air lately chipping in with a few headers back across goal will run all day is a big game player if he could improve his ball control passing and consistency he would be playing in Italy

[Donegal Hibby]

Think Manneh will feature at some point.

Made the last squad, been here a while now and came on as a sub for Gambia on Monday.

Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the team.

Hopefully , it would be good as you say to see what he brings to the team . We should have plenty of options for midfield this Saturday.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Worth mentioning that Josh has improved in the air lately chipping in with a few headers back across goal will run all day is a big game player if he could improve his ball control passing and consistency he would be playing in Italy

Bit of a stretch.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Bit of a stretch.

I don’t think it’s a stretch, but it’s a hell of a lot of things to improve on at his age now.

If he did have those things in his locker he’d likely be playing at a higher level than us. Without them he’ll always float in and out of our team imo.

God knows what’s happened to his aerial ability though. It was something that was never worth mentioning either way I’d say, now he’s winning everything.

[JimBHibees]

Bit of a stretch.

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

[CapitalGreen]

There’s a reason Gray dropped him away to Killie and it’s not because he needed a rest. He’s put in some excellent performances at home recently but he’s been floating between poor and anonymous in our away games in 2025.

[CapitalGreen]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

Yes

[Jones28]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

He was Jim, Ferguson was tremendous for Aberdeen before he left, they still haven't replaced him and now have a very aged centre midfield partnership.

[easty]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

Yes, miles better.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

Yes he really was.

Ferguson and Campbell are streets apart of each other.

I could be wrong but bar Wigan(lol) there has never been any serious interest in Josh, Ferguson moved to Bologna at the age of 22, at that age already considerably better than Josh at that age and present and is now worth somewhere in the region of 15-25m.

Ferguson could be a main stay in the national side for the next 5-10 years, if used properly.

Let's not act as though Campbell and Ferguson are even close in calibre.

[supermcginn]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

He was Aberdeen's best player. He also went to Italy when he was 22, Campbell is 25 in 6 weeks time.

[Shrekko]

Not really was Lewis Ferguson much better when he went there

You're not doing Josh any favours with that one.

[Donegal Hibby]

In the four away league games Josh has played in 2025 we have remained unbeaten. He has played 76 , 86 minutes as well as playing the full game in the other two …

I’ve not looked into how much he’s played in the home games but after beating Motherwell , Aberdeen , Celtic , hertz and drawing with Sevco I’m sure he’s made a good contribution in these too …

In a couple of these he’s took some fairly hefty challenges. Also the game before the Killie one that he was rested in he played again the full game which was the derby . Good management from Gray in resting a player who gives a 100% and probably needed a break.

[B.H.F.C]

In the four away league games Josh has played in 2025 we have remained unbeaten. He has played 76 , 86 minutes as well as playing the full game in the other two .

In a couple of these he’s took some fairly hefty challenges. Also the game before the Killie one that he was rested in he played again the full game which was the derby . Good management from Gray in resting a player who gives a 100%.

He wasn’t rested. He was left out the team because we set up a bit differently and Hoilett was more suited to it. Nobody rests players at this point of the season in our position, they play what is seen as their best team for the game. I think Campbell will remain on the bench Saturday but more likely to come back in at Ibrox.

[Donegal Hibby]

He wasn’t rested. He was left out the team because we set up a bit differently and Hoilett was more suited to it. Nobody rests players at this point of the season in our position, they play what is seen as their best team for the game. I think Campbell will remain on the bench Saturday but more likely to come back in at Ibrox.

Managers might change players to suit a different set up but they also rest players for different reasons like fatigue , maybe a big game coming up etc ..

I’ve seen the likes of Eddie Howie , Brendan Rodger’s and numerous other managers do this .

[CapitalGreen]

Managers might change players to suit a different set up but they also rest players for different reasons like fatigue , maybe a big game coming up etc ..

I’ve seen the likes of Eddie Howie , Brendan Rodger’s and numerous other managers do this .

After Hoilett replaced Campbell against Dundee Utd we looked like a competent attacking unit for the first time away from home in 2025, Gray obviously recognised that and chose to go with the same from the start against Kilmarnock.

[supermcginn]

After Hoilett replaced Campbell against Dundee Utd we looked like a competent attacking unit for the first time away from home in 2025, Gray obviously recognised that and chose to go with the same from the start against Kilmarnock.

Yeah Hoilett will start and rightly so.

[JimBHibees]

You're not doing Josh any favours with that one.

Appreciate that much was doing a bit of heavy lifting. :greengrin Genuinely thought Ferguson was pretty average at Aberdeen pretty limited but scored a few goals mostly pens

[Donegal Hibby]

After Hoilett replaced Campbell against Dundee Utd we looked like a competent attacking unit for the first time away from home in 2025, Gray obviously recognised that and chose to go with the same from the start against Kilmarnock.

You would expect Hoilett to be creative in him being a winger , personally I thought it was a good substitution considering Campbell was on a yellow card and had done his job , as the game goes into the latter part sometimes there’s more space to exploit too . It certainly was the case with Utd in they were pushing for a winner and then a equaliser…

I think Gray recognises just how important a player Campbell is as the following game , the derby , Campbell started again and played the full 90 minutes plus added time . Hoilett came on in the 85 minute so I can see why he freshened it up for the killie game even though I found it surprising at the time …

The Killie game we had 16 shots with 3 on target and the derby that Campbell played in the entire game we had 11 shots with 3 on target . Not a massive difference considering most people would say hertz are a better team than killie too.

Last thing is I see you posted Campbell has been floating between poor and anonymous in away games in 2025 . I’d say he hasn’t been playing as well as he can and I think that’s partly because he’s looked a bit jaded and took some heavy tackles recently but as to him being anonymous .. I don’t think Campbells ever anonymous as he’s always trying to win flick ons , chipping in with goals when needed, getting from one box to the other and generally works his socks off for the team ..

A good club man who Gray seems to rate and I’m sure his teammates appreciate him too even if a few fans don’t …

You can please some of the people all the time , you can please all of the people some of the time but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.