Nathan Moriah-Welsh

[Mango Man]

Thought he was really good today, don't think he put a foot wrong, great energy, always hassling and getting a foot in.

Well done, Nathan.

:flag:

[Chorley Hibee]

Put in a great shift today.

Would never have managed that win with Kwon playing.

[richard_pitts]

Put in a great shift today.

Would never have managed that win with Kwon playing.

The difference between midfield today and last Sunday cannot be overstated. I look forward to seeing more of him.

[bingo70]

I thought he was much more controlled than before!

In the past he’s been rash and like a headless chicken, he wasn’t like that today, was a much more mature performance than we’ve seen from him in the past.

[Onceinawhile]

Had a cracking game. Started the move for the first goal with a really brave pass too.

If it wasn't for Campbell he'd have been motm.

[marinello59]

He was outstanding today. Good to see him get a thread to himself, he deserved it for today’s performance.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

He was really good today

[aljo7-0]

Yup, superb energy, tackling and determination

[Bridge hibs]

I thought he was excellent and his performance up there with the best Ive seen in a while in midfield, both him and Bowie ran themselves into the ground today

[lyonhibs]

I like him. Great type of player when you need energy and effort in the engine room.

[MikeyS]

Best I've seen him for us, thought he was very disciplinedas in the past he has a tendency to loose the head and dive in.

[CapitalGreen]

I’ve always said he’s much better when he defends on the front foot and presses the opposition rather than simply sitting in front of the back 4. Similar to JDH in that regard.

[cubehindthegoal]

I’ve always said he’s much better when he defends on the front foot and presses the opposition rather than simply sitting in front of the back 4. Similar to JDH in that regard.

Agree, and that’s what we saw today, albeit I personally believe he is much more capable than JDH. Also bodes well for us that we are seeing individual performances, including weaknesses, developed and improved like this. Reflects positively on both the players themselves, and the management.

I hope those more negative about the club and players in our support can appreciate this, and also voice it too as vehemently as when they do when they are being negative. They deserve it, no point in just beating us when we’re down. We should praise just as loud and clear in times like this. NMW is a great example of that, well done today to that man.

[RyeSloan]

I like him. Great type of player when you need energy and effort in the engine room.

I’ve always liked him and often wondered why he wasn’t getting more of a chance.

It’s always hard to tell with players what’s not quite right but if he’s going to play more like today goi g forward then all is good!

[Pretty Boy]

I was a bit unsure why we kept persisting with an out of form Kwon ahead of him. NMW is our player and on the basis of today he deserves the chance to keep his place.

[Liam89]

Thought he looked really good against Rangers when he came on (minus the bad pass that they ultimately scored from) and has put another classy performance today. Brings a great energy to the team!

[Stairway 2 7]

Was very good. Him Triantis and Campbell didn't stop in midfield.

[A Hi-Bee]

Very good display today run himself into the ground, great stuff.

[JohnM1875]

Phenomenal. Genuinely surprised at the level of performance he put in. Appreciate I'm saying this as a long tie NMW fan, but he was immaculate today.

Used the ball well, closed down for fun, made tackles, didn't get booked.

'Chefs kiss' performance for me.

Late in the first half they had a corner and it was 2 on 1 and he still managed to force them to fanny about with it with his closing down.

[Allant1981]

Think that's the best I've seen him today

[Wheat Hound]

He was immense today. Energy, desire and no little composure. A big well done to him and hope to see more of the same to come.

[Real Emerald]

Great game today 👏👏

[The Modfather]

Is he another one, like Campbell, that’s suited to games where we are the underdog, or a battle like a derby?

He was very good today.

Triantis is is going to take some replacing, but if we can sign him/adequately replace him and sign an attacking midfielder of genuine quality is our midfield in a good shape in this system? NMW looked good, Levitt has been as much a part of our run as everyone else. Two players I’d have been actively looking to move on. Do we finally have a system and manager to make the midfield more than the sum of its parts? If still a bit workmanlike in games we need to break teams down.

[Carheenlea]

Really enjoyed watching him play today.

As others have noted, his game was more mature and disciplined.

There was a sense of purpose to his play today which contributed to making a big impact, which I wonder has been the result of coaching and tactical instruction. Earlier in season I was staring to come to the conclusion that he gave the impression of a player who did a lot of running about and looked busy but didn’t actually contribute a huge amount other than picking up yellow cards.

The performance we saw today was like that of a different player, which is very encouraging.

[EVENTUALLY]

David Gray has worked wonders following a horrific start to the season but how he could start and sub on Kwon ahead of wee Nathan is a mystery. NM-W made a statement today.

[Fergos]

I was a bit unsure why we kept persisting with an out of form Kwon ahead of him. NMW is our player and on the basis of today he deserves the chance to keep his place.

Totally. Starts before Kwon every time for me.

Watched him shaking hands with every team mate as we were coming off at HT. Good egg 🇳🇬

[ALF TUPPER]

Was immense today. Was my MoM.

[The Tubs]

David Gray has worked wonders following a horrific start to the season but how he could start and sub on Kwon ahead of wee Nathan is a mystery. NM-W made a statement today.

Rightly, he probably thinks Kwon should give us more when we expect to have more of the ball. Moriah Welsh played well when he came on against the Huns too. Thankfully, with Manneh and Newell fit, it should become easier to pick our midfield.

[McD]

Best match he’s played for us I think

[J-C]

Looked like the young lad that joined us initially, full of energy and chasing everything down, long may it continue.

[Iain G]

David Gray has worked wonders following a horrific start to the season but how he could start and sub on Kwon ahead of wee Nathan is a mystery. NM-W made a statement today.

It's seems like good, positive, man management actually gets the best out of some players, who knew!

[Saint Hibee]

Better than Kwon. Enough said.

[JohnM1875]

Better than Kwon. Enough said.

And the rest.

Think he's almost a custom built midfielder for this league. Pace, energy, determination, can tackle and had a really positive passing game today.

Really hope he kicks on from here.

[blackpoolhibs]

Looked like the young lad that joined us initially, full of energy and chasing everything down, long may it continue.

Yip, but his form dipped a bit, but he is young and needs time. Today showed he can mix it with the best. :top marks

[Dmas]

I was worried with him starting I have to admit, I’ve felt although full of energy he was a bit headless chicken type looked like he was a player who hadn’t had much 1st team experience, he was class today though, put in a really good shift some really important challenges and interceptions laddy can hold his head high after that should be in ahead of Kwon to end of the season

[J-C]

Yip, but his form dipped a bit, but he is young and needs time. Today showed he can mix it with the best. :top marks

He was on Bournemouth's books, so he has something about him, don't know what happened to his form after the summer break as he looked a real prospect when he joined in January, hopefully he keeps up this form.

[Gatecrasher]

I have been disappointed with him this season until recently maybe the last few times we've seen him he's been playing much better and with the impact he had when he first arrived at the club.

[O'Rourke3]

Put in a great shift today.

Would never have managed that win with Kwon playing.Apparently Kwon was celebrating the second goal.

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[Stairway 2 7]

Was immense today. Was my MoM.

A few with me said the same today but I thought Campbell double did it. Actually didn't realise NMW was only 22, hopefully a long contract because he will be a tremendous player at our level

[I'm_cabbaged]

Apparently Kwon was celebrating the second goal.

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What, their one?

[Up-the-slope]

hopefully folks will realise with the likes of him and others this season that players don't all hit the ground running or integrate instantly.
Him , O'Hora, Ekpiteta, Smith all written off early on only to show with time, decent coaching and played in position / formation that suits them

The other major thing is that hes 22 on a longish contract and like others was meant to be part of an investment in talent that would become a virtuous circle of contributing to improving team and then increase in value to be sold and reinvested... Previous managers appear to have ruined a few. If SDG and his coaches can get that back on track we will be in a much healthier place

[Ozyhibby]

And the rest.

Think he's almost a custom built midfielder for this league. Pace, energy, determination, can tackle and had a really positive passing game today.

Really hope he kicks on from here.

I like him and feel he should have got more chances. I like midfielders who stop the other team playing first.[emoji106]


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[yerauldda]

He was exceptional. Grabbed his chance with both hands, and then some.

[hfc-1875]

Really good today always liked him and a bit unlucky he’s put in that performance in time with newell coming back

[wee Stevie]

Great energy, running, tackling and passing, just what we need from our midfielders.

[FilipinoHibs]

The difference between midfield today and last Sunday cannot be overstated. I look forward to seeing more of him.

Thank God Kwon not playing today.

[TrinityHFC]

Thank God Kwon not playing today.

No need for this nonsense.

[Bob Box Fish]

Brilliant today

[Unseen work]

His energy and ability to dispossess Celtic players was brilliant today

Also showed really good composure at times, especially for our first goal

[AugustaHibs]

No need for this nonsense.

He’s spot on.

I’ll drive him back along the M8 myself.

Today proved we don’t need their sloppy seconds ( paying the wages of a guy who couldn’t sniff the Celtic team)

[Malthibby]

He was immense, everywhere breaking up play, snapping into tackles and worrying the bxllxcks out of them but also picking passes, a major reason
why Taylor didn't come out for the second half - he had stopped even trying to get past NMW.
Don't know how he and Manneh can work together but a hell of a midfield pair if can work.

[cubehindthegoal]

He’s spot on.

I’ll drive him back along the M8 myself.

Today proved we don’t need their sloppy seconds ( paying the wages of a guy who couldn’t sniff the Celtic team)

It’s fair to say that the players that played today did good, and imho that Kwon hasn’t managed to get to that level playing for us .. but… it’s not fair to call him sloppy seconds.

I don’t think the guy deserves that, and I hope he finds his place after this season.

Also, we chose him surely.

Anyway .. I think we need to be a bit fairer to players who don’t make that mark you have .. for example, he couldn’t “sniff the celtic team” .. well, if you think that, then don’t call him out and insult him .. call out Hibs decision. Maybe you are though and I’ve misunderstood, apologies if so.

[B.H.F.C]

I was a bit unsure why we kept persisting with an out of form Kwon ahead of him. NMW is our player and on the basis of today he deserves the chance to keep his place.

Came on and made a difference at Ayr. Then Kwon played last week.

NWH a better player.

[matty_f]

NMW was brilliant today, played an important part in the first goal but his overall play, considering his lack of match time this season, was tremendous.

He's ahead of Kwon for me for a place in the team.

[Hibee Mac]

Fully agree he is ahead of Kwon for a starting midfield spot. Kwon offers very little, and I think that's being generous tbh.

Levitt needs to move on end of the season too, but he can still offer a bit of quality or a goal on the odd occasion so he's worth having on the bench.

For me the order of priority right now in midfield:

Triantis
Campbell
Newell
NMW
Levitt
Kwon

(Manneh, too soon to tell)

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[cubehindthegoal]

NMW was brilliant today, played an important part in the first goal but his overall play, considering his lack of match time this season, was tremendous.

He's ahead of Kwon for me for a place in the team.

Clear as day. He is developing as a player too. And so are his manager and coaches, I would guess. Feel like we are becoming a team !

[Leith Green]

It annoys me that we overlook Nathan and attempting to develop him as a player yet have persisted with Kwon even though he is another clubs player on loan and track record of performing poorly..

Anyway well done today Nathan , thought he also done well when he came on against huns in 3-3 game last month. Id far rather him in our midfield than Kwon.I think that there is defo a player in there

[worcesterhibby]

Excellent performance, love his energy, certainly played his part in the win… no more Kwon please David.

[expresso]

No need for this nonsense.

It’s not nonsense though for us to keep improving we need to recognise mediocrity and Kwon has been mostly that

[Alex Trager]

I thought he was much more controlled than before!

In the past he’s been rash and like a headless chicken, he wasn’t like that today, was a much more mature performance than we’ve seen from him in the past.

Agree. I was really impressed with his ability to keep the ball and his distribution in comparison to previous appearances. He was very good.

[JimBHibees]

He was on Bournemouth's books, so he has something about him, don't know what happened to his form after the summer break as he looked a real prospect when he joined in January, hopefully he keeps up this form.

Was poor at St Mirren in first game of the season and was hooked early.

Was superb yesterday and was absolutely knackered coming off. Great shift

[blackpoolhibs]

It annoys me that we overlook Nathan and attempting to develop him as a player yet have persisted with Kwon even though he is another clubs player on loan and track record of performing poorly..

Anyway well done today Nathan , thought he also done well when he came on against huns in 3-3 game last month. Id far rather him in our midfield than Kwon.I think that there is defo a player in there

Spot on.👍

[PHeffernan]

He was on Bournemouth's books, so he has something about him, don't know what happened to his form after the summer break as he looked a real prospect when he joined in January, hopefully he keeps up this form.

Tavares was on Benfica's books.

[HFC93]

What I like is the the players that haven't been getting a game are showing a lot of hunger and are grabbing their opportunity when it comes. No one is taking a huff. Obviously a good dressing room at the moment.

[PHeffernan]

It annoys me that we overlook Nathan and attempting to develop him as a player yet have persisted with Kwon even though he is another clubs player on loan and track record of performing poorly..

Anyway well done today Nathan , thought he also done well when he came on against huns in 3-3 game last month. Id far rather him in our midfield than Kwon.I think that there is defo a player in there

Kwon and NMW are different types of midfield players.
NMW was the right player for yesterday where legs were what was required.
He played well and ran himself into the ground.

Gray and the coaching staff see Kwon playing everyday and he picks the team based on that.
The special powers of Kwon are height and strength and that has seen him in the midfield of this Hibs team.
I think if he had a more elegant running style supporters would rate him more highly.

I'm glad we have had both players fit and fresh given the absense of Newell.

[PHeffernan]

What I like is the the players that haven't been getting a game are showing a lot of hunger and are grabbing their opportunity when it comes. No one is taking a huff. Obviously a good dressing room at the moment.

It's good that we have a match fit squad now with no need to run players into the ground.
Yesterday we were missing Manneh, Kwon and Levitt from the midfield along with no desire to play Newell yet we were still able to field an unweakened midfield.

[O'Rourke3]

What, their one?Oors.

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[RMQ1967]

Agree, and that’s what we saw today, albeit I personally believe he is much more capable than JDH. Also bodes well for us that we are seeing individual performances, including weaknesses, developed and improved like this. Reflects positively on both the players themselves, and the management.

I hope those more negative about the club and players in our support can appreciate this, and also voice it too as vehemently as when they do when they are being negative. They deserve it, no point in just beating us when we’re down. We should praise just as loud and clear in times like this. NMW is a great example of that, well done today to that man.


Really enjoyed watching him play today.

As others have noted, his game was more mature and disciplined.

There was a sense of purpose to his play today which contributed to making a big impact, which I wonder has been the result of coaching and tactical instruction. Earlier in season I was staring to come to the conclusion that he gave the impression of a player who did a lot of running about and looked busy but didn’t actually contribute a huge amount other than picking up yellow cards.

The performance we saw today was like that of a different player, which is very encouraging.


hopefully folks will realise with the likes of him and others this season that players don't all hit the ground running or integrate instantly.
Him , O'Hora, Ekpiteta, Smith all written off early on only to show with time, decent coaching and played in position / formation that suits them

The other major thing is that hes 22 on a longish contract and like others was meant to be part of an investment in talent that would become a virtuous circle of contributing to improving team and then increase in value to be sold and reinvested... Previous managers appear to have ruined a few. If SDG and his coaches can get that back on track we will be in a much healthier place


All of this, I don't think there's enough being made of the job that SDG and the coaching staff are doing - we finally have a a manager and coaches that can develop & improve players. For me this is much more important the the price we pay for players.

I'd love to see us keeping hold of the likes of Triantis but I'm not too concerned if we don't as I think the current coaching staff will be able to bring in rough diamonds and develop and improve them.

[Stairway 2 7]

Tavares was on Benfica's books.

Tavares was never in an A team squad NMW started for Bournemouth in the FA cup, completely different IMO

[Leith Green]

Kwon and NMW are different types of midfield players.
NMW was the right player for yesterday where legs were what was required.
He played well and ran himself into the ground.

Gray and the coaching staff see Kwon playing everyday and he picks the team based on that.
The special powers of Kwon are height and strength and that has seen him in the midfield of this Hibs team.
I think if he had a more elegant running style supporters would rate him more highly.

I'm glad we have had both players fit and fresh given the absense of Newell.


For somebody blessed with height , it amazes me how often Kwon is out jumped by smaller hungier opposition players.

[Leith Green]

Kwon and NMW are different types of midfield players.
NMW was the right player for yesterday where legs were what was required.
He played well and ran himself into the ground.

Gray and the coaching staff see Kwon playing everyday and he picks the team based on that.
The special powers of Kwon are height and strength and that has seen him in the midfield of this Hibs team.
I think if he had a more elegant running style supporters would rate him more highly.

I'm glad we have had both players fit and fresh given the absense of Newell.


Its not the the difference in style thats my problem.. More the lack of hunger for large parts from Kwon

[EdinMike]

https://youtu.be/UnPdzovkfiA?si=tQ1mlSg-4VOjcSWE

I still think he was outstanding in the middle of the park at the weekend ! Hope he kicks on !

[ekhibee]

I don't think Kwon is anywhere near as bad as some people on here think, but Moriah-welsh looks a really good player at times, if he just adds consistency to his game he'll be a really valuable and classy player imo. Was great on Saturday.

[Jock O]

https://youtu.be/UnPdzovkfiA?si=tQ1mlSg-4VOjcSWE

I still think he was outstanding in the middle of the park at the weekend ! Hope he kicks on !

A big hint he will keep his place Wednesday, and agree he deserves it. A different kind of game for him and one where hopefully he will get his passing working, he was a real little dynamo around the park last weekend, so think this weekend he will get more chances to advance, hopefully see him flesh his game out even more.

[PHeffernan]

Tavares was never in an A team squad NMW started for Bournemouth in the FA cup, completely different IMO

NMW played 2 games for Bournemouth against Yeovil and in an FA Cup loss at home to Boreham Wood :faf:
Pre Hibs his best level season was in the 4th tier in England for that football powerhouse Newport County

Tavares played in the 2nd tier in Portugal for Benfica B.

I have no idea if the Portugese 2nd tier is a better standard than the English 4th tier.

The post I was replying to was a poster saying about NMW "He was on Bournemouth's books, so he has something about him". I simply said that Tavares was on Benfica's books i.e. being on a big clubs books can mean little because big clubs discard hunners of young players every season who they decide are not good enough for their needs.

Fair to say NMW is in the picture at Hibs and Tavares will be gone as soon as he agrees to or when his contract ends in 15 months.

[PHeffernan]

Its not the the difference in style thats my problem.. More the lack of hunger for large parts from Kwon

David Gray doesn't agree with you.
He picks the players he thinks will do the best job for the team and on many occasions this season that has included Kwon.

Interesting to see who he starts in midfield tomorrow alongside Triantis and Campbell given injury counts out Newell and in all probability Levitt.
Reckon it will be NMW with Kwon, Manneh, Hoilett and Molotnikov on the bench.
Newell plus 1 from Saturday's matchday squad won't make this one.

[ian cruise]

I don't think Kwon is anywhere near as bad as some people on here think, but Moriah-welsh looks a really good player at times, if he just adds consistency to his game he'll be a really valuable and classy player imo. Was great on Saturday.

Absolutely. Great engine and tenacity.

[Unseen work]

Thought he was really good first half and one of our best players on the night.

Seems to have improved on the ball and was taking more risk with his passing

Also, he absolutely loves it doesn’t he https://x.com/hibernianfc/status/1894876471518273646?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Great content!

[The Spaceman]

He’s looked really good recently - lots of energy but seems to be a lot more refined all of a sudden? Isn’t lunging in and is a lot calmer with his passing too.

[Stuart93]

Was brilliant tonight

[Not In The Know]

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FT35J8Wxz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Get innnn!!

[JohnM1875]

Thought he was good again tonight. He’s in the starting XI now, so just needs to keep performance levels up.

Pleased, always liked him and wanted him given a chance to show he’s good enough.

[Mcbizz1998]

I really like him in there. A lot more energy and drive than Kwon or Levitt. Could be good in a derby where midfield battle needs to be won.

[Nicho87]

There was one 50-50 in the second half where he stayed out of it. I thought that’s a switched on player, we’ve seen previously lunging in to win a non threatening loose ball in a safe place of the pitch almost isn’t worth the risk now, with var and card happy refs.

Taking his chance very well and delighted for him as he has had to be the most patient out of all the squad.

[hibsbollah]

There was one 50-50 in the second half where he stayed out of it. I thought that’s a switched on player, we’ve seen previously lunging in to win a non threatening loose ball in a safe place of the pitch almost isn’t worth the risk now, with var and card happy refs.

Taking his chance very well and delighted for him as he has had to be the most patient out of all the squad.

:great point, although I haven’t seen the passage of play its always something that annoys me that this kind of good sense often gets called ‘*****ing it’by folk who dont know better.

[Scooter]

Probably our best player tonight

[Vault Boy]

Really grabbing his opportunity, he’s been great. He’s exactly what we’ll need in the derby.

[EVENTUALLY]

There was one 50-50 in the second half where he stayed out of it. I thought that’s a switched on player, we’ve seen previously lunging in to win a non threatening loose ball in a safe place of the pitch almost isn’t worth the risk now, with var and card happy refs.

Taking his chance very well and delighted for him as he has had to be the most patient out of all the squad.

I thought exactly the same thing in that moment. NMW was steady tonight and played within himself but he has much more to give which we'll see as he stays in the team and grows in confidence.

[Hiber-nation]

Very good again. He's really surprised me.

[Kato]

Needs a song.

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[Stonewall]

There was one 50-50 in the second half where he stayed out of it. I thought that’s a switched on player, we’ve seen previously lunging in to win a non threatening loose ball in a safe place of the pitch almost isn’t worth the risk now, with var and card happy refs.

Taking his chance very well and delighted for him as he has had to be the most patient out of all the squad.

Absolutely. There was also an incident on Saturday where he pulled out of a challenge in our penalty area where he could very easily have given away a penalty and would probably have done last year. I think he’s really maturing as a player and is now a credible starter.

[B.H.F.C]

I thought he was our best player tonight. Others had better moments but he was the best throughout the game. Really dug in when it got tough in the second half.

[beensaidbefore]

Needs a song.

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Something to the tune of my old man's a dustman.

I can hear it but don't have the words.

[AdidasHibernian]

Really like him and glad he is playing now if I am honest. Hope he stays in for the derby as he deserves it.

[Mcbizz1998]

He’s been good since the 3-3 Rangers game. He gave the ball away once and it led to a Rangers goal so was written off. But he was really good when he came on against the Huns that day and has continued to be whenever I’ve seen him.

He also seems to absolutely love the Hibees!!

[Since452]

Seems like he loves playing for Hibs

[Ronniekirk]

I love the video at end of match with players celebrating in front of fans you hear a voice shouting then he bursts through a ruck of players shot g come come on or something like that and then says sing a song g for me
Let’s make it happen A wee pocket dynamo in last few games

[O'Rourke3]

Needs a song.

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Good old reliable Nathan. Lyrics from Guys and Dolls.

Good old reliable Nathan Nathan Nathan Moriah Walsh
If your looking for action He'll be on the spot
Even when the heat is on it's never too hot....

Never catch on with B7 :greengrin

[Kato]

Good old reliable Nathan. Lyrics from Guys and Dolls.

Good old reliable Nathan Nathan Nathan Moriah Walsh
If your looking for action He'll be on the spot
Even when the heat is on it's never too hot....

Never catch on with B7 :greengrinYou're like Bing with a bong.

https://youtu.be/iuGN6EhdIic?si=jcFXsdPJwiTJH6kG

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[O'Rourke3]

:thumbsup:
You're like Bing with a bong.

https://youtu.be/iuGN6EhdIic?si=jcFXsdPJwiTJH6kG

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[WestEndHibee]

Absolutely. There was also an incident on Saturday where he pulled out of a challenge in our penalty area where he could very easily have given away a penalty and would probably have done last year. I think he’s really maturing as a player and is now a credible starter.


I agree, he definitely seems to have a more level headed approach now. I’ve noticed this about quite a few players in part as well, maybe learning from the master SDG. It could potentially be helped even further by the fact that the togetherness in the squad and now fans is pretty tight, there’s less desperation from the fans and other players so individual players are slightly less inclined to do something out of desperation.

[hibsbollah]

I agree, he definitely seems to have a more level headed approach now. I’ve noticed this about quite a few players in part as well, maybe learning from the master SDG. It could potentially be helped even further by the fact that the togetherness in the squad and now fans is pretty tight, there’s less desperation from the fans and other players so individual players are slightly less inclined to do something out of desperation.

I am now thinking of SDG as Yoda and NMW as his padawan.

[WeAreHibs]

I agree, he definitely seems to have a more level headed approach now. I’ve noticed this about quite a few players in part as well, maybe learning from the master SDG. It could potentially be helped even further by the fact that the togetherness in the squad and now fans is pretty tight, there’s less desperation from the fans and other players so individual players are slightly less inclined to do something out of desperation.

Think you're spot on here.

[007]

I am now thinking of SDG as Yoda and NMW as his padawan.

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"Engels from your back pocket you shall let out."

[hibsbollah]

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"Engels from your back pocket you shall let out."

:faf: Love this.

[plhibs]

:thumbsup:

I’m an old guy, gees really really old, I liked that.🥴

[StevieT]

Something to the tune of my old man's a dustman.

I can hear it but don't have the words.

Nathan Moriah - Welsh
Our midfield dynamo
Wherever the hibees play
He's always on the go.

[Springbank]

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"Engels from your back pocket you shall let out."

Overweight Shankland Is
Bottom Six You Will Make Him

[Centre Hawf]

I had him written off as one to be gone even in the January window if not the summer. But the manager seems to really like him and must have struggled with an injury/fitness because he's jumped up ahead of Kwon and probably Levitt for me in terms of the type of player I want to see in the midfield beside Triantis if Newell is still unavailable.

He's got an infectious enthusiasm that comes over in the way he plays, full of energy, gets stuck and covers ground quickly, if he can begin to start dictating some of the play a bit more he'll be great.

[Thatdayinmay16]

I had him written off as one to be gone even in the January window if not the summer. But the manager seems to really like him and must have struggled with an injury/fitness because he's jumped up ahead of Kwon and probably Levitt for me in terms of the type of player I want to see in the midfield beside Triantis if Newell is still unavailable.

He's got an infectious enthusiasm that comes over in the way he plays, full of energy, gets stuck and covers ground quickly, if he can begin to start dictating some of the play a bit more he'll be great.

It's funny how football works, Levitt came in done brilliantly when Newell was injured. Now unlikely to get back into the team as Nathan has come in and done what he did! Always a good thing when players who weren't getting regular game time come in and do a great job, refreshing to see.

[kentao]

Will be a big test for him on Sunday, I am hoping he's being asked to man mark Shankland as Hearts will struggle to create anything through the middle with NMW buzzing about in midfield.

[basehibby]

Something to the tune of my old man's a dustman.

I can hear it but don't have the words.

His name's Nathan Moriah - Nathan Moriah-Welsh
He loves to be a Hibee
Would play for no-one else
And when he plays the Jambos - those heathen filth Jam-tarts
He spins them round in circles
And leaves them on their arse

[JohnM1875]

Probably my MotM today. One or two misplaced passes, but thought he was excellent including the first half where we, as a team were quite a bit off it.

Questioned the sub when he went off, but yet again, SDG prove I'm a total mug and he know best!

[hibee1875]

I felt at the time we did need a little more composure in the middle of the pitch. Someone to put their foot on the ball and control it a bit better. Levitt came on and did that to an extent although i did feel we missed NMWs energy

[lyonhibs]

Very unlucky to get taken off I thought, had come on to a good game in the 2nd half after being dugmeat in the first, like the entire team. Starting slot is still his to lose IMO.

[Nicho87]

Taking his chance well.

Good on him

[hibsbollah]

Very unlucky to get taken off I thought, had come on to a good game in the 2nd half after being dugmeat in the first, like the entire team. Starting slot is still his to lose IMO.

This. I thought he and Triantis were both absolute murder in the first, and faultless in the second. But MOTM is Iredale by a mile.

[Smartie]

I thought he was terrible first half and had a wobbly first contribution to the second.

After that he did very well indeed.

Players deserve credit for turning around poor performances and going on to contribute well, as he and Triantis did today. It shows spirit and bottle.

We can’t really pretend that the first half was anywhere near good enough though.

[jakedance]

I like how he’s always asking for the ball from the defenders. A few ropey moments but got better as the game went on. I like his attitude.

[CapitalGreen]

I like NMW but today was far from his best. We needed calm heads in the first half. Levitt was a lot more composed on the ball when he came on.

[hibee_girl]

I didn’t think he played that well in the first half and even said at HT I’d be thinking about replacing him with Levitt.

He came into the second half much better but he wasn’t anywhere near MOTM

[04Sauzee]

Thought he was the most composed midfield player we had fist half. My MOTM before being replaced.

[JohnM1875]

I didn’t think he played that well in the first half and even said at HT I’d be thinking about replacing him with Levitt.

He came into the second half much better but he wasn’t anywhere near MOTM

He was better than Triantis and Campbell first half for me. Was one of the only players trying to close down the space when they were on the ball. Second half he was brilliant til he got subbed off.

Glad he's getting a proper crack at it.

[givescotlandfreedom]

I was a bit surprised when he came off. He was the most composed player in the midfield at the time IMO.

[Stairway 2 7]

Was gutted when he was taken off, less so in hindsight..

Been brilliant recently

[makaveli1875]

He's been really good since he came back in the team . Had a mare in the 1st half but so did 10 other hibs players. 2nd half he was excellent

[Unseen work]

His pass just before he came off was brilliant and something I never knew he had in his locker

[Hiber-nation]

Last 2 games took their toll on a few today and no surprise that he struggled in the first half. But he really sparked us into life in the 2nd until he tired and he's been the surprise package of the season, didn't expect him to emerge from the shadows like he has and no reason why he can't keep his place.

[DH1875]

Brilliant today. Keep it up and Newell has a job getting back in the team.

[Kato]

He puts his whole self in, his whole self out
In, out, in, out
He shakes it all about
He plays for the Hibees
And he is the best
Nathan Moriah Welsh
Ooo
Oh Nathan is a Hibby
Oh Nathan is a Hibby

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[Swedish hibee]

Thought he was great again today. Hope the lad gets a decent run in our team.

[SHODAN]

He was our best midfielder until subbed, team kicked on without him though.

[marinello59]

He was our best midfielder until subbed, team kicked on without him though.

My man of the match.
Levitt did well when he came on for him as well. What a difference a decent bench makes.

[Stairway 2 7]

22 years old he'll be some player

[Billy Whizz]

I like NMW but today was far from his best. We needed calm heads in the first half. Levitt was a lot more composed on the ball when he came on.

It’s the most I’ve seen him play football in a Hibs strip. Been rash about about the pitch in the past, but a completely different performance from him today
Well done Nathan

[Paul1642]

He looks massively improved from what he had previously.

It looks to me like we must have some really good work going on at training right now because the improvements in individual players, some who have been here a while, is drastic.

Makes you wonder what Gray and his team could do with Vente if he was willing to sign a deal rather than be sold in the summer.

[wookie70]

He was our best player up to being subbed imo and has been excellent since coming back in. Seems a really good lad too. Newell will need to fight for his place and Levitt came on and did OK too so we are starting to have some cover in midfield

[HibeeMackenzie]

His ball to boyler just before he was subbed was an absolute disgrace. The composure in such a high intensity game to see that and then pick it out was top class.

I’m sure we have an optional years extension on his deal and he’s another one that’s certainly playing himself into getting kept on

[hibee1875]

His ball to boyler just before he was subbed was an absolute disgrace. The composure in such a high intensity game to see that and then pick it out was top class.

I’m sure we have an optional years extension on his deal and he’s another one that’s certainly playing himself into getting kept on


His current deal runs to 2026, regardless of option

[The Wireless]

What I like is the the players that haven't been getting a game are showing a lot of hunger and are grabbing their opportunity when it comes. No one is taking a huff. Obviously a good dressing room at the moment.
Totally agree, and a team before self mindset.

[Smartie]

My man of the match.
Levitt did well when he came on for him as well. What a difference a decent bench makes.

Amongst Gray’s biggest achievements is the fact that he’s managed to turn players like Levitt and NMW - both of whom have spent very long spells out of our team and looked at times to be miles off being of the required quality - into very important players who at the very least be relied upon to competently cover when others are out. At best, they’re players who can challenge for first team places, this season and beyond.

[DH1875]

Thought he was really good again today and was unlucky to be subbed off. Definitely had a better game than the other two.

[B.H.F.C]

Thought he was really good again today and was unlucky to be subbed off. Definitely had a better game than the other two.

Hard done by to be subbed. Triantis had a stinker and was on a booking. I’d have taken him off instead.

[wookie70]

Hopefully he can start to play for longer than 45-60 minutes as he has been brilliant lately. Triantis was really poor today on the ball which stopped us playing while NMW was on the park

[Kato]

NMW and Traintis given a midfield lesson today. That should be the benchmark they strive for. Young enough to learn.

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[JimBHibees]

NMW and Traintis given a midfield lesson today. That should be the benchmark they strive for. Young enough to learn.

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Was surprised how poor Triantis was on the ball a wee bit like first half of derby seemed to try and rush everything. Three or four times we looked like we might get forward given away under little pressure

[DH1875]

NMW and Traintis given a midfield lesson today. That should be the benchmark they strive for. Young enough to learn.

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Wouldn't say Traintis had a good game at all tbh.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

NMW was fantastic yesterday.

[Kato]

Wouldn't say Traintis had a good game at all tbh.Neither would I.

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[500miles]

Wouldn't say Traintis had a good game at all tbh.

Just saw celtic players bearing down on him every time he got the ball.

It's difficult, but he's kicked on every other time, so i expect more of the same from him.

[hibsbollah]

Was surprised how poor Triantis was on the ball a wee bit like first half of derby seemed to try and rush everything. Three or four times we looked like we might get forward given away under little pressure

Its been a strange dip in form from Triantis, particularly in the first half of two recent big games. Hopefully he gets back to his recent high standard soon.

[we are hibs]

Was surprised how poor Triantis was on the ball a wee bit like first half of derby seemed to try and rush everything. Three or four times we looked like we might get forward given away under little pressure

The derby at Tynecastle Hibs were pretty outstanding the first half hour, Triantis was pivotal to that. He then faded out the game and Hearts came into it before about 70 minutes when he started coming into the game again and Hibs started gaining more control. He's the player that makes us tick imo, when he plays well then it usually coincides with Hibs playing well. But he seems to have large periods of games where he's not involved and it's noticeable in our performance. He's a far, far better player than what he showed yesterday. When he's on the front foot, aggressive, and his passing is accurate he's a very good player. Hes only 21 so hopefully (if he remains at Hibs) it's something that naturally happens with more experience that means he's impactful for longer periods in games. not only is he young but he's still pretty much learning on the job in midfield, considering he's a centre half.

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[JimBHibees]

Its been a strange dip in form from Triantis, particularly in the first half of two recent big games. Hopefully he gets back to his recent high standard soon.

Just seems rushed a bit lacking in composure probably not helped by both Campbell and NMW not being particularly composed on ball either. Would probably have been a good game to have Newell yesterday given his experience and composure. Triantis still very young and learning the position to a great extent. Has been excellent in our recent good run

[DH1875]

Just seems rushed a bit lacking in composure probably not helped by both Campbell and NMW not being particularly composed on ball either. Would probably have been a good game to have Newell yesterday given his experience and composure. Triantis still very young and learning the position to a great extent. Has been excellent in our recent good run

Your being unfair on NMW there.