Dylan Levitt

[cameronw-hfc]

A lot of debate around Levitt this season with him looking out of the picture, I thought he done very well today before he went off(cramp?) Nothing fancy but worked his socks off and was tidy in possession. We looked worse on the ball when he went off.

For someone who's barely kicked a ball all season that wasn't a bad showing at all from him. Should keep his place for next game imo

[21.05.2016]

I thought he did well today. Probably one of his best performances I’ve seen from him tbh.

[Hiber-nation]

Did well, was tiring before he tried to make a tackle and took a knock. If he's fit he'll surely be a certain starter next Saturday.

[Paul1642]

Kwon was a definite downgrade when he came on.

Levitt should defiantly play next game if fit, unless of course a new signing enters the mix.

[Hiber-nation]

Kwon was a definite downgrade when he came on.

Levitt should defiantly play next game if fit, unless of course a new signing enters the mix.

The defenders were reluctant to pass to Kwon, he was in space twice but they went long instead and we lost the ball. He's been a huge disappointment considering how well he played at Ibrox earlier in the season. Hopefully he'll show us something against Clydebank.

[Alfred E Newman]

He was very good in the first half, though they all were.

[Murphys Touch]

The defenders were reluctant to pass to Kwon, he was in space twice but they went long instead and we lost the ball. He's been a huge disappointment considering how well he played at Ibrox earlier in the season. Hopefully he'll show us something against Clydebank.
Guy struggled at St Mirren last year - need to lower our expectations with him. I think NMW is a beater option to be honest.

Levitt done fine - obviously like all players he needs a run of games but given how he plays, he isn’t going to get that so it’s why he’ll find himself out the team for lengths of time.

Decent performance today but not enough to write home about

[The Modfather]

I think he’s been treated a little unfairly. Never been given a run of games, Gray seemed reluctant to use him despite bringing in JDH & NMW from out of the blue. We also persisted with Kwon when he was struggling. Which didn’t make sense to me over one of our own players.

Would still be looking to move him on but think in this current set up he probably wouldn’t be out of place alongside any 2 of Triantis, Newell & Campbell.

[CapitalGreen]

Guy struggled at St Mirren last year - need to lower our expectations with him. I think NMW is a beater option to be honest.

Levitt done fine - obviously like all players he needs a run of games but given how he plays, he isn’t going to get that so it’s why hell find himself out the time for lengths of time.

Decent performance today but not enough to write home about

Kwon didnt struggle at St Mirren, the fans really liked him before his season ended prematurely due to injury. He absolutely bossed us in a game at Easter Road - he’s now a shadow of the player that played that day.

[AlbertK86]

Levitt was excellent first half. Composed on the ball, lots of very good passes and best of all absolutely worked his socks off. - no wonder he got cramp


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[MacBean]

Kwon is awful how levitt and NMW don’t start ahead of him has baffled me all season. Hopefully levitts injury is just tiredness and he can be back after the Clydebank game

[GreenCastle]

You can see why he started as Levitt and Newell are probably 2 of our best passers in midfield.

Thought he did well and really hope he can push on.

That performance should give him confidence though lack of playing meant 60 mins only. Hopefully just cramp and not a muscle tear in calf.

He's good at that “pivot” role just recycling ball and helping us switch play.

[Since452]

Did well today which is good going considering he's been used sparingly. Didn't look out of place at all.

[hfc-1875]

Would like to see him get a chance playing ahead of triantis and newell, still think he has something to offer

[JohnM1875]

Would like to see him get a chance playing ahead of triantis and newell, still think he has something to offer

He’s be wasted playing that far forward.

I personally don’t understand the outcry from folk wanting him played higher up the pitch. His best traits are getting on the ball, keeping it moving and picking passes. He wouldn’t see anywhere near as much of the ball playing further forward.

[GreenCastle]

Would like to see him get a chance playing ahead of triantis and newell, still think he has something to offer

Triantis has been one of our best players last few games!!!

[HIBS NUTS]

Triantis has been one of our best players last few games!!!
He is our best player , he was fantastic today .

[Paul1642]

Would like to see him get a chance playing ahead of triantis and newell, still think he has something to offer

Do you mean starting over Triantis and Newell which is a bizarre take, or playing in the same team as them but further up the field which is not how your last reads but makes much more sense?

[Mcbizz1998]

Would like to see him get a chance playing ahead of triantis and newell, still think he has something to offer

He doesn’t deserve to be ahead of either of them. Try him v Clydebank maybe.


Edit: unless you mean ahead as in in-front of? In which case yeah maybe.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Done well and I think he was a good inclusion from the manager today.

Using a squad with limited options on the bench really well.

[B.H.F.C]

Was good today. Suffered for him going off.

[HIBS NUTS]

Was good today. Suffered for him going off.
Yeh played well, better than KWon

[davemcbain]

Kwon reminds me of Ray Wilkins - wouldn't know a forward pass if one slapped him on the face with a wet fish. Doesn't mean either player is bad (though one of them is h-unforgiven (sic) - am I allowed to say that? or have I commited a hate crime?)

Levitt has a bit of nounce about him, but his position is in switching the ball up the field, not tackling back - he's going to come good.

[hfc-1875]

Sorry I meant playing in the 10 not actually play over they 2 triantis has been our best player last few weeks

[greenlex]

Do you mean starting over Triantis and Newell which is a bizarre take, or playing in the same team as them but further up the field which is not how your last reads but makes much more sense?


He doesn’t deserve to be ahead of either of them. Try him v Clydebank maybe.


Edit: unless you mean ahead as in in-front of? In which case yeah maybe.
Fairly sure he means in front of the two holding players in the role Campbell is filling at the moment. I wouldn’t mind seeing that against teams sat in as well.
edit- see hfc-1875 has clarified.

[ancient hibee]

Think that would change the whole balance of the team as Levitt just doesn’t have the Campbell engine even if he is more skilful.

[greenlex]

Think that would change the whole balance of the team as Levitt just doesn’t have the Campbell engine even if he is more skilful.
I’m not sure that engine is needed for every game.

[Hibee Mac]

I think he can offer us something for the remainder of this season, he can do a job in games like today where the midfield aren't expected to do much battling or defensive work. And for what it's worth I think he did a good job at that today, not at the level of Triantis or Newell, but decent.

That being said, we need to move him on end of the season and get better in the door. Same goes for a number of the squad.

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[B.H.F.C]

I’m not sure that engine is needed for every game.

Definitely not. Campbell chasing, working hard and trying to get on the end of things suits certain games. Days like today when you have all the ball doesn’t suit him.

But Levitt’s best role is where he played today IMO. Getting the ball, keeping it moving. Still think we can get more out of him in the right team.

[The Harp Awakes]

Kwon was a definite downgrade when he came on.

Levitt should defiantly play next game if fit, unless of course a new signing enters the mix.

Kwon really struggles with the pace of the Scottish game. He's always miles off his man and the Motherwell midfield were just running past him when they were in the ascendancy in the 2nd half.

Levitt and Triantis controlled the midfield 1st half and they never gave Motherwell a look in.

[Alfred E Newman]

Definitely not. Campbell chasing, working hard and trying to get on the end of things suits certain games. Days like today when you have all the ball doesn’t suit him.

But Levitt’s best role is where he played today IMO. Getting the ball, keeping it moving. Still think we can get more out of him in the right team.

Don’t underestimate Campbells contribution to that first half performance today. He maybe wasn’t as prominent as in the Rangers game but he covered every blade of grass playing behind Boyle & Gayle . Levitt was good today but he doesn’t have the engine to fulfil that role.

[andrew_dundee]

Levitt had a solid game today. I've always thought he's a decent player and would like to see more of him.

That said, with the window open this may have been his last game for us. I hope not.

[B.H.F.C]

Don’t underestimate Campbells contribution to that first half performance today. He maybe wasn’t as prominent as in the Rangers game but he covered every blade of grass playing behind Boyle & Gayle . Levitt was good today but he doesn’t have the engine to fulfil that role.

Agree on Levitt not being able to play where Campbell does. Where he played today just getting the ball and keeping it moving is his position. I’m hoping he can build on today.

[Dashing Bob S]

Grays man management is obviously very good. It seems he doesn’t write anyone off, as long as they’re around he expects them to contribute and is obviously building their confidence. I’d be sky about writing anyone off and believe Gray and his team will get the best out what we have before panic replacements.

Levitt is another prime example. Before today I wouldn’t have batted an eyelid if he left.

[Pete70]

Played well today. Lack of game time obviously caught up with him second half when he went off. Hopefully just cramp and he’ll be available for next week.

[Kato]

Cropleyesque today. Them pressing Triantis created some space for him.

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[ChicoM1875]

His passing is quality

[CapitalGreen]

Another strong performance, not sure there is anyone else in the squad with the range of passing he has in his locker. Hopefully we are looking at extending him beyond next season, if he keeps this form up he could be heading to 2nd World Cup with Wales.

[B.H.F.C]

Very good today. Again. Was always clear that there was plenty ability there, it was finding a way to use him properly.

[HendoDelivered]

His cross field passes were sublime.

[JohnM1875]

He’s been different class the past wee while. A joy to watch.

Dylan and Triantis as a pairing are sensational.

[Nicho87]

The cross field pass to Cadden was marvellous

Gutted no one was there to stab it home for a great goal

[wookie70]

He is now looking like a useful player when we don't have the ball, working much harder and is also lasting well into the second half of games. We actually have options now in midfield as NMW has been playing well too. It would be interesting to see if Newell came straight back in if he recovered from injury

[random sub]

He’s also good when we do have the ball, especially good at finding a pass in tight situations

[Unseen work]

He is now looking like a useful player when we don't have the ball, working much harder and is also lasting well into the second half of games. We actually have options now in midfield as NMW has been playing well too. It would be interesting to see if Newell came straight back in if he recovered from injury

100% this

Looks stronger, fitter and more willing to do that side of the game.

Interesting he said in the pre match press conference that he was working on that side of his game when he wasn’t playing

[Victor]

Worked his socks off today. In addition to his passes, some of which were sublime, he done well closing down and fighting lost causes. Like a different player from his appearances last season.

[BILLYHIBS]

Cropleyesque today. Them pressing Triantis created some space for him.

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Aye that goal was just like Crops

[overdrive]

Shouldn’t be dropped when Newell is back.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

People around me always question why we don't just leave him on but I think SDG knows exactly what he's doing and is giving Levitt the applause he rightly deserves.

[Donegal Hibby]

People around me always question why we don't just leave him on but I think SDG knows exactly what he's doing and is giving Levitt the applause he rightly deserves.

Thought Levitt was very good yesterday , ball he played cross field to Cadden was excellent. I did think they tried to press us more and turn it into a battle in the 2nd half which probably didn’t suit his game as much , might have been the reason we took him off . All the subs we put on were good too .

[basehibby]

People around me always question why we don't just leave him on but I think SDG knows exactly what he's doing and is giving Levitt the applause he rightly deserves.

It's a squad game these days and I think Gray is very conscious of that and wants to keep everyone ticking over with minutes on the pitch and feeling properly involved. Sports science tools are also used a lot more now with all the players wearing these Bra things through which their physical stats can be monitored in real time - I think this is used a lot to determine who to bring off and when.

[Unseen work]

How good has this lad been lately?

He's always had the technical ability, but he’s showing it consistently now. His first time passes, ability to remain calm and play forward passes is brilliant.

But what really impresses me now, is his complete transformation off the ball. His pressing is fantastic and he regularly wins possession back in dangerous areas, he actually looks like he’s enjoying that side of it too, probably as he’s seeing the benefits of it and hearing the reaction from the fans.

His fitness is far better and he’s been brilliant alongside Triantis.

Needs a new contract as it’s up next summer iirc?

[B.H.F.C]

Been outstanding over the last couple of months.

I thought he was the best player on the park first half and absolutely ran the game. He always looks to play a forward pass if he can and it helps get the ball up to the park to where we want it quicker. First and third goals it was him that played the initial ball forward. Simple things but make such a difference.

[MJ hibs]

Bit of a hot take but when he is fit and on form (rare) he is comfortably our best midfielder on the ball.

Definitely seems to be a confidence player, he wasn't attempting the passes he made yesterday a month ago. Another man management win for Gray

[InvertedFullBak]

He’s different class. Everything is made to look so easy by him and his range of passimg along with general play is getting better with every week.

Surely has to be a starter for the remaining matches and the start of next season.

[bingo70]

I see Joe Allan has retired from football, could that open up a place in the Wales squad for Levitt or did Allan retire from international football a while ago?

[lyonhibs]

Bit of a hot take but when he is fit and on form (rare) he is comfortably our best midfielder on the ball.

Definitely seems to be a confidence player, he wasn't attempting the passes he made yesterday a month ago. Another man management win for Gray

Like you say, it's a rare combination. Too rare IMO for him to be at the heart of our midfield in the medium to long term (which is probably another hot take).

Enjoying his in-season revival though, very much so.

[CapitalGreen]

He’s finally being used in the role he excelled in during his first season with Dun Utd with a midfield partner beside him who is good defensively.

[B.H.F.C]

He’s finally being used in the role he excelled in during his first season with Dun Utd with a midfield partner beside him who is good defensively.

I thought it was always obvious that there was a player in there and we weren’t getting what we could from him.

My fear would be what happens when Triantis isn’t there next season (which I don’t think he will be).

[JohnM1875]

He’s finally being used in the role he excelled in during his first season with Dun Utd with a midfield partner beside him who is good defensively.

Could be well off with this, but we’re using him exactly the same positionally as we always have nah? Sitting deep, picking up the ball and dictating play.

The shout from many was to play him further forward?

He's been different class the past few months, and if he'd showed this form earlier on (appreciate he couldn't as be wasn't starting) would easily be in the running for player of the season.

Delighted as I was buzzing when we first signed him.

[hibsbollah]

I thought it was always obvious that there was a player in there and we weren’t getting what we could from him.

My fear would be what happens when Triantis isn’t there next season (which I don’t think he will be).

It was very far from obvious. He was absolutely diabolical weeks on end, in a very similar position he’s occupying today.

[B.H.F.C]

It was very far from obvious. He was absolutely diabolical weeks on end, in a very similar position he’s occupying today.

I thought the talent was obvious. He’d shown it before. He wasn’t playing in a properly balanced midfield and in a set up that he didn’t have the athleticism to play in. Playing in a midfield two under Montgomery was very different to how he has been playing for the last few months.

[The Modfather]

I thought it was always obvious that there was a player in there and we weren’t getting what we could from him.

My fear would be what happens when Triantis isn’t there next season (which I don’t think he will be).

Do we think Triantis’ replacement, assuming he doesn’t return, will come from within? Manneh? Newell? NMW?

[B.H.F.C]

Do we think Triantis’ replacement, assuming he doesn’t return, will come from within? Manneh? Newell? NMW?

I think Newell will be back in the team fitness permitting. And that’s my concern, going back to a pairing that didn’t work. Will be interesting to see how things go with Manneh and if he can make a case for himself in pre season.

[JohnM1875]

Do we think Triantis’ replacement, assuming he doesn’t return, will come from within? Manneh? Newell? NMW?

Honestly, no. I find it quite bizarre Manneh hasn't been given much game time. Been here for months now.

Still think there's a slim chance of getting Triantis back next season on loan. The World Cup could work in our favour with that. He’ll need to be a guaranteed starter wherever he goes.

[Col2]

Honestly, no. I find it quite bizarre Manneh hasn't been given much game time. Been here for months now.

Still think there's a slim chance of getting Triantis back next season on loan. The World Cup could work in our favour with that. He’ll need to be a guaranteed starter wherever he goes.

I don’t think it’s bizarre. Given our form and results. He is unlucky.

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t think it’s bizarre. Given our form and results. He is unlucky.

Doubly unlucky when you consider the ridiculous red card he got as well.

[onemcnamara]

Levitt has benefitted from Newell not being in the team. We play faster more positive football with Levitt in and Newell out. I remember when we played Queens Park earlier this season. We were winning the game comfortably but we were rotten. The ball was going side to side across the back line over and over again. In the second half Levitt came on and we started playing quicker and more direct football immediately. We looked like a modern football team. The game after that he was dropped again. My view is that we’re only seeing this from Levitt now because Newell is completely off the scene. But this is the most impressive and dominant midfield play we’ve seen from a Hibs team in quite a while.

[JohnM1875]

I don’t think it’s bizarre. Given our form and results. He is unlucky.

It absolutely is bizarre. I'm not expecting him to start games for us. But he's been brought in with the view of improving us and has barely made a sub appearance.

Please don't take this as me writing him off as a signing, I'm not doing that at all, I’m actually excited about it and want to see what he has to offer.

[B.H.F.C]

Levitt has benefitted from Newell not being in the team. We play faster more positive football with Levitt in and Newell out. I remember when we played Queens Park earlier this season. We were winning the game comfortably but we were rotten. The ball was going side to side across the back line over and over again. In the second half Levitt came on and we started playing quicker and more direct football immediately. We looked like a modern football team. The game after that he was dropped again. My view is that we’re only seeing this from Levitt now because Newell is completely off the scene. But this is the most impressive and dominant midfield play we’ve seen from a Hibs team in quite a while.

You will probably get some disagreement on this but I agree. We were talking about exactly the same after the game yesterday.

[Smartie]

The change in him has been so drastic it makes you wonder if he was playing through injury or illness.

Based on his early appearances with us, he had absolutely no right to be playing that position for us. He was dreadfully lacking in some of the essential attributes to play there - work rate, pace, tenacity, aggression.

Lately he’s like a different player. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a transformation in a player in a short space of time. It’s like a chronic condition has finally been cured or a penny has dropped mentally.

The player deserves great credit because I saw no way he was going to adequately impact games for Hibs and I thought he faced a very uncertain future post-Hibs. He’s really knuckled down and his performances have been admirable. There was always the thought that you don’t get into Man Utd then stay there for a while unless you have something decent, fortunately he’s managed to rediscover the magic.

His passing ability, touch and ability to keep the ball moving are a joy to behold and tbh one of the biggest improvements in our play has been the speed at which we move the ball around rather than slow, ponderous, deliberate passing. He’s been integral to that of late. That’s before you get onto the work off the ball, which is where his biggest improvements have come.

[Paul1642]

Honestly, no. I find it quite bizarre Manneh hasn't been given much game time. Been here for months now.

Still think there's a slim chance of getting Triantis back next season on loan. The World Cup could work in our favour with that. He’ll need to be a guaranteed starter wherever he goes.

Not Bizarre. We are performing the best we have in many of our lifetimes right now, yet every point is crucial for the most important 3rd place finish in our history given the reward.

There’s not a single player in our midfield deserving of being dropped so Manneh will have to be patient because it makes no sense to shake things up too much. NMH has been good of late yet can’t get a sniff and Campbell seems to appeal to Gray for a certain type of game. If Newell became match fit tomorrow he also wouldn’t walk into the team. Hopefully we can get it wrapped up by next Wednesday and give the likes of Manneh, Eskipeta and Youan some game time vs Rangers.

It’s probably very unlikely but I’d love to see Clelland get the last 30 against Rangers if 3rd is secured.

[HendoDelivered]

It absolutely is bizarre. I'm not expecting him to start games for us. But he's been brought in with the view of improving us and has barely made a sub appearance.

Please don't take this as me writing him off as a signing, I'm not doing that at all, I’m actually excited about it and want to see what he has to offer. I think we will see the best of him next season, along with Bowie etc. Looks like he was potentially signed for next season.

[B.H.F.C]

The change in him has been so drastic it makes you wonder if he was playing through injury or illness.

Based on his early appearances with us, he had absolutely no right to be playing that position for us. He was dreadfully lacking in some of the essential attributes to play there - work rate, pace, tenacity, aggression.

Lately he’s like a different player. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a transformation in a player in a short space of time. It’s like a chronic condition has finally been cured or a penny has dropped mentally.

The player deserves great credit because I saw no way he was going to adequately impact games for Hibs and J thought he faced a very uncertain future post-Hibs. He’s really knuckled down and his performances have been admirable. There was always the thought that you don’t get into Man Utd then stay there for a while unless you have something decent, fortunately he’s managed to rediscover the magic.

His passing ability, touch and ability to keep the ball moving is a joy to behold and tbh one of the biggest improvements in our play has been the speed at which we move the ball around rather than slow, ponderous, deliberate passing. He’s been integral to that of late.

Barely kicked a ball until January. Individually, it might have been as simple as him realising he had to do more when he got back in. Collectively, what he has around him is a big help though.

[JohnM1875]

I think we will see the best of him next season, along with Bowie etc. Looks like he was potentially signed for next season.

Agree on both. Think they’ll both be massive for us next season. Going to be a long old season pushing for the league title and late stages if the Europa League!

[Unseen work]

It absolutely is bizarre. I'm not expecting him to start games for us. But he's been brought in with the view of improving us and has barely made a sub appearance.

Please don't take this as me writing him off as a signing, I'm not doing that at all, I’m actually excited about it and want to see what he has to offer.

I agree.

I just wonder if the red card made SDG think it might take Manneh a while to get up to speed and doesn’t want to hang him out to dry

Expected far more appearances from him though, you’d think if he was better than what we had he would have forced his way in the team to some degree?

Next season we’ll have Levitt, Newell, NMW, Campbell and McGrath as it currently stands. Triantis will likely be away but we’ll be looking to sign someone to replace him imo.

[B.H.F.C]

I agree.

I just wonder if the red card made SDG think it might take Manneh a while to get up to speed and doesn’t want to hang him out to dry

Expected far more appearances from him though, you’d think if he was better than what we had he would have forced his way in the team to some degree?

When he came on at St Mirren, he was brought on ahead of Moriah-Welsh. His sending off and Levitt being injured meant Moriah-Welsh started the next week. He went on to do really well for a few games before Levitt came back in to the team. I really think it’s just been down to circumstance and the team getting the results they have.

[Unseen work]

When he came on at St Mirren, he was brought on ahead of Moriah-Welsh. His sending off and Levitt being injured meant Moriah-Welsh started the next week. He went on to do really well for a few games before Levitt came back in to the team. I really think it’s just been down to circumstance and the team getting the results they have.

Maybe, but that was quite a few games ago now.

I just find it odd he’s not got a 5-10 minute cameo here and there

[hibsbollah]

Maybe, but that was quite a few games ago now.

I just find it odd he’s not got a 5-10 minute cameo here and there

Similarly though, Moriah Welsh has done really well when hes been given game time. Its just a situation in which so many players are playing above themselves.

[The Harp Awakes]

His passing and movement on Saturday were top drawer and effortless. He is fast becoming the top quality player we thought we'd signed .

The bad injury he took held him back. Going to be a big player for us next season.