Lewis Miller

[MacGruber]

Putting a shout out for Lewis, seems to sometimes get some unfounded stick. Excellent this week v Celtic and United away. We improved today when he came on. O'Hora wasn't having a good game (not like him recently tbf) and Miller came on gave us more composure, defended well and stopped the threat of Kabangu in the foot race. Superb today

[hibee_girl]

He was solid when he came on, brilliant.

[basehibby]

Putting a shout out for Lewis, seems to sometimes get some unfounded stick. Excellent this week v Celtic and United away. We improved today when he came on. O'Hora wasn't having a good game (not like him recently tbf) and Miller came on gave us more composure, defended well and stopped the threat of Kabangu in the foot race. Superb today

I think Miller is quicker than O'Hora and generally more of an athlete. That counted today against Hearts' pacey new front man and we looked more assured as a result.

[hibsbollah]

Yeah he did well. O’Horas lack of pace is a problem when hes 1 on 1 and we improved with Miller.

[neil7908]

I was worried about Miller coming on. O'Hora wasn't having the best of games but in a derby that's extremely close putting an RB on at CB isn't exactly what you want to see.

But Miller was outstanding. Absolutely bossed it and didn't put a foot wrong.

Credit to him and SDG for seeing that.

[Unseen work]

Done well and I thought we looked better him him on the pitch

His pace and physicality meant he dealt with Kabangu really well

[FilipinoHibs]

Cut out the silly passes to the opo.

[CJHibby]

He stayed cool and no rash challenges. Kept things simple and used his obvious physical attributes. Well done Lewis.

[Hiber-nation]

Brilliant today

[H18 SFR]

Couple of times he’s player there now. I’d convert him to a RCB in a 3.

[CJHibby]

He kept things simple and didn't do anything rash. Well done Lewis. 'Bossed it' 💪

[3pm]

Not a fan in general but he was superb.

[Alfred E Newman]

O’Hora looked a bag of nerves and was not having the best of games but Lewis never put a foot wrong when he came on. Outstanding performance.

[greenlex]

Another who has benefitted from the David Gray magic. No more falling around and keep it simple.

[MacGruber]

Lewis was very good again as the right sided centre back in the 3.

Personally like him and what he adds with the athleticism and competitive nature. Still young too and demonstrated now can cover couple positions. Hope he gets a new deal

[superfurryhibby]

Lewis is more suited to playing centre back than full back/wing back. I'd like to see him playing there more often.

[coldingham hibs]

He’s a confident lad which is good for any footballer. I think he relishes a challenge which is why he performs so highly in the big matches. I like him & would definitely extend his contract. I thought Gray should have brought on O’Hora for Cadden and moved Miller up.

[wookie70]

I think Miller along with Jordan Smith were our best players yesterday with Iredale not far behind. I just wish SDG had stuck him on the right and brought O'Hora on while taking C Cadden off. He was completely spent after about 65 minutes and a man short for the last 15.

[eastmainsmsh]

Retain Miller but punt O Hora and Ekpiteta and try for a top centre half

[CentreLine]

I think we will struggle to keep hold of Iredale. I realise he has a contract to 2026 but others must be looking at him. A player of his quality at left sided centre half can’t be all that easy to come by. I don’t think we can lose two other CHs if that happened

[B.H.F.C]

I think we will struggle to keep hold of Iredale. I realise he has a contract to 2026 but others must be looking at him. A player of his quality at left sided centre half can’t be all that easy to come by. I don’t think we can lose two other CHs if that happened

I reckon Iredale will be one of the next ones to get an extension. He’s coming up for 29, I don’t think anyone is going to be offering us the type of money that would make it worthwhile selling. I think we’ll see him in a Hibs top for the next few years.

[Unseen work]

Quite like miller at right of a back 3 and think he could grow into the position

It’s one position, if we don’t fancy miller there, I’d be looking to improve.

I’m just not overly convinced by O’Hora and think he looked very immobile and lacks speed on and off the ball at times. Like he’s always stretching for a pass etc. it looks like he has been playing with an injury with how he moves I think

Hopefully he comes back next season fit and sharp

[JohnM1875]

Quite like miller at right of a back 3 and think he could grow into the position

It’s one position, if we don’t fancy miller there, I’d be looking to improve.

I’m just not overly convinced by O’Hora and think he looked very immobile and lacks speed on and off the ball at times. Like he’s always stretching for a pass etc. it looks like he has been playing with an injury with how he moves I think

Hopefully he comes back next season fit and sharp

Totally agree about Miller at RCB and your views on O’Hora. Thought he looked a good signing at first and don’t think he’s been a bad signing. He’s just far too slow.

[allmodcons]

Quite like miller at right of a back 3 and think he could grow into the position

It’s one position, if we don’t fancy miller there, I’d be looking to improve.

I’m just not overly convinced by O’Hora and think he looked very immobile and lacks speed on and off the ball at times. Like he’s always stretching for a pass etc. it looks like he has been playing with an injury with how he moves I think

Hopefully he comes back next season fit and sharp

O’Hora has been excellent during a 13 game unbeaten run in the league.

[CentreLine]

I reckon Iredale will be one of the next ones to get an extension. He’s coming up for 29, I don’t think anyone is going to be offering us the type of money that would make it worthwhile selling. I think we’ll see him in a Hibs top for the next few years.

I sincerely hope so, he’s a class act and can’t help feeling we haven’t even seen the best of him yet.

[matty_f]

I thought Miller was brilliant on Sunday, as he was in the derby. He gets slated by some but I think he's a player who's seen season on season improvement at his time here and when he plays like he did on Sunday he's a huge asset.
I would be surprised it Hibs aren't trying to extend his contract but I'd be more surprised if there weren't a good few teams who have already sounded him out about a move.

[Itsnoteasy]

I sincerely hope so, he’s a class act and can’t help feeling we haven’t even seen the best of him yet.

He's above average.
Class act 🤔

[Golden Bear]

I thought Miller was brilliant on Sunday, as he was in the derby. He gets slated by some but I think he's a player who's seen season on season improvement at his time here and when he plays like he did on Sunday he's a huge asset.
I would be surprised it Hibs aren't trying to extend his contract but I'd be more surprised if there weren't a good few teams who have already sounded him out about a move.

A quick glance on Hibs Net (and at anytime) will show that every player in the squad has been slated at sometime!

[JimBHibees]

I thought Miller was brilliant on Sunday, as he was in the derby. He gets slated by some but I think he's a player who's seen season on season improvement at his time here and when he plays like he did on Sunday he's a huge asset.
I would be surprised it Hibs aren't trying to extend his contract but I'd be more surprised if there weren't a good few teams who have already sounded him out about a move.

So much potential should definitely be looking to extend imo

[AdidasHibernian]

Proved me wrong in recent weeks.. Credit where it is due.

Hope he keeps it up as he is a good footballer when he is on his come. Just needs to cut out silly mistakes and falling in floor he is a big laddie, nae need!

[eastmainsmsh]

So much potential should definitely be looking to extend imo

If SDG can get Miller to concentrate and cut out daft mistakes he could play at higher level

[HIBS NUTS]

If SDG can get Miller to concentrate and cut out daft mistakes he could play at higher level
I thought he had another good game today, he looks a better right centre half, than full back.

[cubehindthegoal]

I thought he had another good game today, he looks a better right centre half, than full back.

Also thought he showed signs of better controlled and focussed aggression and determination today. Good to see first team squad players showing evidence of development on the pitch on match days. Lots of positives around us just now. I like it a lot (many looking in here from elsewhere won’t .. shame 😁💚)

[Forza Fred]

I thought Lewis was one of our best today.

No news on contract extension triggered so far..but with him being one of our lower paid first teamers, a move to England for three times his wages is a possibility.

[HIBS NUTS]

I thought Lewis was one of our best today.

No news on contract extension triggered so far..but with him being one of our lower paid first teamers, a move to England for three times his wages is a possibility.
We might have a year option we can trigger anyway.

[JimBHibees]

I thought Lewis was one of our best today.

No news on contract extension triggered so far..but with him being one of our lower paid first teamers, a move to England for three times his wages is a possibility.

Agree was very good

[CentreLine]

Has been very decent on the right of the three but I’d personally be happy to see him learn that role and stick to it. Otherwise I’d be happy for us to replace him with a player with the dig and ability of Iredale. Someone who plays it simple. Then we’d see the balance we currently have on the left.
Miller can do the job at CB and wins loads of high balls. His long throw is a weapon but if he sticks to the role and doesn’t get pulled out of position or be a frustrated wingback then great. For me he is a big unit with not enough heart for a battle and gets tied up when trying to tackle. Cadden has a role to support him but seems to spend way too much time on that. Our right side lacks balance and opponents exploit it all the time.

[Hiber-nation]

Can't recall seeing such a massive improvement in a player in such a short time. You'd never have believed he was away with Australia. 2 potential replacements on the bench but played the full 90. He's got all the attributes, now he's managed to put them all together and cut out all the daft stuff.

Playing in a back 3 has helped but there's a lot more to it so well done to the lad.

[SHODAN]

Always seems to come back from Australia in a good mood.

[JohnM1875]

A few wee daft mistakes at times, but he's (for me anyway) a much better RCB. Thought he played really well again today.

Surely to god we announce we've triggered the year extension soon. One of the easiest decisions ever (along with the Boyle extension)

[Unseen work]

His athleticism is absolutely key in that position and helps sniff out a lot of attacks

Something I think O’Hora has struggled with, albeit he’s looked injured most of the season imo. Just doesn’t seem to move great or particularly smoothly

Hopefully O’Hora comes back better/fitter after pre season.

[Hibee Daft]

Really hope Miller and Bushiri sign extensions, feels like we could have a settled back line similar to when we had Stevenson, Hanlon, Macgregor, Fontaine and Gray

We all know what they achieved

[Exuberance1875]

Had a good game today, barring the moment right on half time when he mucked about on it and then claimed he was injured. He’s definitely the option we need as a right sided centre back in a back 3, his willingness to get forward is huge for us.

[Smartie]

I didn’t think he was that great.

The occasional wonderful contribution interspersed with a fair bit of nonsense.

Fair play to him playing the full 90 coming off a gruelling schedule and whilst he wasn’t perfect he was far from terrible and part of a very solid team performance.

[supermcginn]

He was decent today but the play acting needs to stop.

[Pete70]

He was decent today but the play acting needs to stop.

Plenty of opposing team players do it so if it works to our benefit I’m ok with it.

[The Harp Awakes]

Would be great if he signed an extension.

Good player with weaknesses, but young enough to work on his game and improve. Battered about the pitch today. No play acting when he went down; studded on his instep which was a reckless challenge. Check out the video replay.

[Donegal Hibby]

Would be great if he signed an extension.

Good player with weaknesses, but young enough to work on his game and improve. Battered about the pitch today. No play acting when he went down; studded on his instep which was a reckless challenge. Check out the video replay.

Agree with everything you say . He must be one of our most fouled players. That was a right sore one he took on the instep and worthy of a yellow card at least .

[Forza Fred]

He was decent today but the play acting needs to stop.

Didn’t see any play acting today, but did see some nasty challenges on him and will be surprised if he never left the ground with a few bruises.

[Callum_62]

Still think there's pretty big potential in Miller

I'd certainly be trying to sign him up longer term

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[HIBS NUTS]

All you can ask any player, is that he’s consistent, and Lewis is getting better at right centre all the time.
He is very good in the air, at both ends , which is an added bonus, he should get a years extension.

[MacGruber]

All you can ask any player, is that he’s consistent, and Lewis is getting better at right centre all the time.
He is very good in the air, at both ends , which is an added bonus, he should get a years extension.

Agree on the new contract but not just the year, 3 year deal hopefully.

[superfurryhibby]

Didn’t see any play acting today, but did see some nasty challenges on him and will be surprised if he never left the ground with a few bruises.

Spot on, Miller has largely eliminated that from his game. As you, say, he took a few hefty ones. Whole hearted guy, deserves an extension at Hibs.

[Hibees1973]

It may be worth extending his contract, with a view to getting a decent transfer fee eventually for Miller. He can be regarded as an asset for Hibs.

Stranger things have happened. Who would have thought we would have got the rumoured £1m plus for Melkersen.

However, watching from the East Stand yesterday and fairy close up to him I cannot see him as our first choice right sided defender in the long term. A couple of times yesterday he beat a man then another and I just don't know, he decided this is great, I can beat another, then lost the ball. Bad timing of passes which could have led to Boyle being clean through on goal. Then the customary moment when he deliberately collided into a saints player who then was in a heap next to the advertising board. It was funny when the ref came over to have a word with him. Ref was laughing and seemed to just say 'come on reel, it in a bit'.

I just don't see him changing. Kind of similar to Porteous in a way.

But if you want a whole hearted, raw, no nonsense right sided defender, then Miller is probably your man. He does have these qualities.

However, I suspect new right sided defender is one of the priorities in the summer for us.

[1875M]

Big strong, lad who starts first choice for me in that RCB slot. Brilliant against Celtic in the 2-1 against good players. Australia international, good age as well and on a good run of form. Credit where credit is due.

[Hiber-nation]

It may be worth extending his contract, with a view to getting a decent transfer fee eventually for Miller. He can be regarded as an asset for Hibs.

Stranger things have happened. Who would have thought we would have got the rumoured £1m plus for Melkersen.

However, watching from the East Stand yesterday and fairy close up to him I cannot see him as our first choice right sided defender in the long term. A couple of times yesterday he beat a man then another and I just don't know, he decided this is great, I can beat another, then lost the ball. Bad timing of passes which could have led to Boyle being clean through on goal. Then the customary moment when he deliberately collided into a saints player who then was in a heap next to the advertising board. It was funny when the ref came over to have a word with him. Ref was laughing and seemed to just say 'come on reel, it in a bit'.

I just don't see him changing. Kind of similar to Porteous in a way.

But if you want a whole hearted, raw, no nonsense right sided defender, then Miller is probably your man. He does have these qualities.

However, I suspect new right sided defender is one of the priorities in the summer for us.

He has changed massively and is keeping 2 right sided CBs out of the team despite coming back from playing for Australia. He's got all the attributes, still learning the game and still doing some daft stuff but you cannot compare him to the Lewis Miller of previous seasons.

[Wheat Hound]

Absolutely improved this season and looks best as right sided CH. A no brainer to take up the existing years contract and hopefully extend beyond that.

[Northernhibee]

I’m very torn. He’s not reliable enough as a long term option as he’s culpable of some silly and selfish decisions - but there is transfer value to him and when he’s good, he is impressive.

[MacGruber]

Absolutely outstanding again. Young player now full internationalist with best year's ahead of him. Big strong and quick and a big competitor. Surely we need to be extending the contract - along with Rocky and Boyle. The more we keep of this group together the better

[Forza Fred]

Absolutely outstanding again. Young player now full internationalist with best year's ahead of him. Big strong and quick and a big competitor. Surely we need to be extending the contract - along with Rocky and Boyle. The more we keep of this group together the better

Lewis was superb today.

You know you are going to get total commitment from him.

Thought he was a tad unlucky not to get man of the match.

[tonyrougier123]

This lad should be giving a long term contract no messing about. Growing and getting better.

[marinello59]

My man of the match today. Absolutely superb performance from him.

[tamig]

Outstanding today. My MOTM by a stretch. And there were a few contenders.

[allmodcons]

My man of the match today.

Bowie was amazing for the short period he was on the pitch but Miller immense today for full 90 minutes.

[1875M]

Has been very consistent and brilliant in that RCB slot. Absolute unit of a guy, and long may it continue.

[James70]

Qualifying for the Europa league will be very useful towards getting extended contracts agreed.

[hibsbollah]

He was a total force of nature today.

[superfurryhibby]

High quality performance, he needs his contract extended.

[Pretty Boy]

I would argue that is the best he has ever played for Hibs. He's been coming on to a game for weeks but today was close to perfect.

[wookie70]

He would have just pipped Rocky to MOTM for me today. Won all his battles, unrelenting energy and he has struck up a great partnership with Cadden. Given his age I think he could end up a very good player and we should be looking to extend his deal as well as Rockys

[Keith_M]

I would argue that is the best he has ever played for Hibs. He's been coming on to a game for weeks but today was close to perfect.


:agree:

[Unseen work]

Really good again at right of the back 3

Solid defensively

The second goal was brilliant - won it in the middle of the pitch, drove forward and played it to Obita. Recognised the space in behind and made the run to get the return pass. Stayed composed on his left foot and picked out Bowie

Brilliant

[poulton hibs]

Magnificent today, my man of the match.

[Centre Hawf]

Brilliant again, constantly improving and making that RCB slot his own.

I hope we've at least activated the 1 year extension on his deal and we're just negotiating the chance to make it longer which is why it isn't announced yet.

[Cat Stanton]

I may have to eat humble pie. My criticism of him a few months ago knew no bounds; he looks a completely different player now. Obviously so much more suited to his current position than he is to full back.

[CmoantheHibs]

That's as good a performance as he has had for Hibs. Even as a CB he is still an attacking threat. Seems to get better week on week. Hope he is here for a while.

[BILLYHIBS]

The build up for Bowie’s first was down to Lewis Miller the pass and go pointing for the return and the lay off to Bowie just superb

Has been a revelation at RCB

His whole game has improved stays on his feet more looks more assured a physical athletic presence and has improved in the air

Keep

[Scooter]

I'd be activating at additional year now

[DaveF]

Frustratingly overplayed it by cutting inside a few mins before doing everything right and laying it on for Bowie.

He has been excellent recently and I'll be amazed if we don't trigger the extra year.

[CapitalGreen]

I'd be activating at additional year now

More likely to be discussing a longer term deal.

[Smartie]

I would argue that is the best he has ever played for Hibs. He's been coming on to a game for weeks but today was close to perfect.

Agree 100%.

On a day when we had a number of excellent performances I thought he was the best.

Definitely motm for me and that was his best performance for the club.

[JimBHibees]

My man of the match today. Absolutely superb performance from him.

Agree thought he was clearly the man of the match. Fantastic performance his set up for the second goal was superb

[JohnM1875]

My man of the match today. Absolutely superb performance from him.

Don't think I would've argued if any player was announced as MotM today. We absolutely strolled it.

But I do agree Miller had a class game. Since moving to RCB I think he's been nothing short of sensational. At the very least we should be triggering the years extension. No brainer.

[cubehindthegoal]

Don't think I would've argued if any player was announced as MotM today. We absolutely strolled it.

But I do agree Miller had a class game. Since moving to RCB I think he's been nothing short of sensational. At the very least we should be triggering the years extension. No brainer.

Absolutely we should, be crazy not too. He will have clubs watching him. Always been good potential in the lad, good to see him put in performances like this.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

I’d love him to score and have a T-shirt saying GIRFUY Michael Stewart!

Every week Miller proves that man wrong.

[Alfred E Newman]

Wonderful performance today. His track back and tackle in the last minute of injury time says everything about the guy. Definitely my man of the match.

[cubehindthegoal]

Wonderful performance today. His track back and tackle in the last minute of injury time says everything about the guy. Definitely my man of the match.

It did. And the great thing was today, there were lots of moments like that from all the players, little things that weren’t scoring goals, just good effort and tackles and working for each other .. we are a proper “team” at the moment. Great stuff, loved it today. Miller has to be signed up if we can do it.

[YETI1875]

Lewis was superb today.

You know you are going to get total commitment from him.

Thought he was a tad unlucky not to get man of the match.

Agreed

Iredale 1st half was tremendous

Miller 2nd half 👌

[Hiber-nation]

Him, Rocky and Iredale are such a great defensive unit. They have different attributes but all defend brilliantly, they're so well drilled now and are all good on the ball.

[JohnM1875]

Him, Rocky and Iredale are such a great defensive unit. They have different attributes but all defend brilliantly, they're so well drilled now and are all good on the ball.

They all cover for each other exceptionally well. I love all three and will be gutted if (more likely when) we don’t have them next season

[CapitalGreen]

I’d love him to score and have a T-shirt saying GIRFUY Michael Stewart!

Every week Miller proves that man wrong.

I’d be surprised if Miller is aware of Stewart’s existence.

[B.H.F.C]

Another one who has benefitted so much from the current shape. It just suits the players we have and gets more out of pretty much all of them. Not so long ago, I wouldn’t have been fussed about keeping him. But I would now although it’s dependent on us continuing with this shape.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Lewis was superb today.

You know you are going to get total commitment from him.

Thought he was a tad unlucky not to get man of the match.

Totally agree Fred. My MOTM. This laddie will be sold on for big money eventually.

[theonlywayisup]

Excellent performance yesterday and in recent games. We're lucky to have him. Hope we can extend his time at Hibernian FC.

[neil7908]

It's incredible in turn around in the last few months. Miller was a player I'd have not been fussed to see going. How I'm desperate to see him get a new deal. Ditto Rocky.

[Forza Fred]

It's incredible in turn around in the last few months. Miller was a player I'd have not been fussed to see going. How I'm desperate to see him get a new deal. Ditto Rocky.

I don’t know how long we’ll be able to hold on to him tbh.

Not only is he likely to attract the attention of English clubs, but his profile at international level at this end of the globe makes him a possible target for cashed up Asian clubs

Whatever happens, he certainly seems to be enjoying his football at the moment.

[HIBS NUTS]

I thought he was MOM yesterday.

[JimBHibees]

I thought he was MOM yesterday.

Absolutely he was Stewart no doubt didn’t want to give it to him or Rocky for that matter after previously slating them

[JimBHibees]

Him, Rocky and Iredale are such a great defensive unit. They have different attributes but all defend brilliantly, they're so well drilled now and are all good on the ball.

Agree and kept a very dangerous front three yesterday very quiet

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t know how long we’ll be able to hold on to him tbh.

Not only is he likely to attract the attention of English clubs, but his profile at international level at this end of the globe makes him a possible target for cashed up Asian clubs

Whatever happens, he certainly seems to be enjoying his football at the moment.

He’s done very well since switching position, but I still don’t see a huge queue of clubs forming for him. He’s doing well just now, he needs to do well for a consistent period of time before he has that IMO. Would he get another club in the summer, yes. Does he get a significantly better club than Hibs, I’m not sure.

[Jock O]

New hair colour but same strong and improving performance, his part in the goal was exceptional and very clever in both the position he took up for return pass and the pass he made. Not many defenders make that.

He still looks like he could lose a ball when charging forward, but rarely has recently, and his strength is now being used so well when defending. Players now seem to think twice before taking him on rather than looking at him as a weak link.

I actually think he is one of our bigger risks to lose if he continues, probably not this year, but certainly next year. But that is the price of success for us really.

I have real high hopes for him now, including a more sensible haircut to match his new mature style :-)

[Donegal Hibby]

Dyed my hair blonde , turned into Neymar 😆…

https://youtu.be/ZPljQcHfPjE?si=8CnIIwravAZzcY2n

[BILLYHIBS]

Hibs have triggered the option to extend Lewis’ stay at the club until May 2026

Wasn’t for this but he has been outstanding since moving to RCB

He has won me over

Well done Lewis

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Well deserved! Bags of potential

[Col2]

Great news. Found his perfect role, athletic and quick.

[Brightside]

Hibs have triggered the option to extend Lewis’ stay at the club until May 2026

Wasn’t for this but he has been outstanding since moving to RCB

He has won me over

Well done Lewis

I dont think there was ever a chance of us not using the extension. Makes commercial sense for the club.

[Bishop Hibee]

He’s deserved it. It’ll be interesting to see if that deal is extended further, if he goes for free at the end of next season or we take a fee for him this summer.

[cocteautwin]

Nice one. Keeping the band together for next year’s adventures.

[we are hibs]

Reading Mackay's comments it sounds like he's been extended with a view to being sold on in the summer?

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[BILLYHIBS]

I dont think there was ever a chance of us not using the extension. Makes commercial sense for the club.

Yes but might have struggled for game time at right back just glad he has found his niche in the team

Still needs bigger shorts :greengrin

[S4uzee]

Reading Mackay's comments it sounds like he's been extended with a view to being sold on in the summer?

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No comments from Miller is a bit strange too

[scoopyboy]

I’m hoping this is just a short term move to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere in the short term.

He’s not one of our bigger earners and I hope we try and get him to sign a new contract for a couple of years extra and increase his wages

[superfurryhibby]

Reading Mackay's comments it sounds like he's been extended with a view to being sold on in the summer?

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On triggering the defender’s extension, Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray said: “This decision makes complete sense. Lewis has been working really hard on his game, he’s a very coachable player, and he’s seen the rewards from that so far this season.

“He has shown with his performances for us, and on the international stage, that he’s developing as a player.

“He’s a good character and is keen to constantly progress. We look forward to continuing our journey together.”

Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: “Lewis is a good player, great person, and a valuable asset for the Football Club, which is why triggering his contract extension is important for us.

“He has performed well for us and his National Team, and has a number of attributes that make him well suited to the modern game.

“Lewis’ sole focus will now be on continuing his excellent run of form as we enter an exciting time of the season.”

[Speedy]

Reading Mackay's comments it sounds like he's been extended with a view to being sold on in the summer?

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These contracts where we have an option to extend for a year make brilliant commercial sense for the club.

If the player isn't cutting it then we can release but effectively we have control of their registration for 1 extra year from the start for the purposes of sales.

[JimBHibees]

I’m hoping this is just a short term move to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere in the short term.

He’s not one of our bigger earners and I hope we try and get him to sign a new contract for a couple of years extra and increase his wages

Assume we will be trying to do that. Maybe some interest and just making it clear to interested teams and Lewis himself we have this option.

[Squealing pig]

Well deserved , hopefully a longer contract next

[theonlywayisup]

No brainer to activate the extra year.

I imagine that there was discussion first about extending the deal beyond May 2026, but none could be agreed. I would think that there will be further conversations next season about extending it, though I wouldn't be surprised if Championship clubs in England are looking at him.

The rest is up to Lewis Miller. He's proven to many that he's a good solid footballer, with a bit of skill about him. At a age of 24, his next deal will likely be the most profitable to him, so important for him to get it right. World Cup on the horizon too!

[MacGruber]

I’m hoping this is just a short term move to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere in the short term.

He’s not one of our bigger earners and I hope we try and get him to sign a new contract for a couple of years extra and increase his wages

Agree. Was really hoping for a new longer deal but it buys us time to work something out.

[Unseen work]

Was hoping for a new deal and couple of years added

Miller is a confident lad and will have his own goals, wouldn’t surprise me if he wants to get down to England.

I feel it’s an extension so we get money for him in the summer.

[EGL2000]

Very pleased with this! Always liked him even when a lot on here were giving him stick. Think he's probably one of the most valuable assets in our team right now and with another year and hopefully another contract I could see us getting some decent money for him.

[Up-the-slope]

It's almost as if the football department know what they are doing now. :) Deals that protect our spending and asset ( if they pro e to be one ) at the same time

[Nicho87]

If I was ekpiteta / ohora I’d be concerned about starting many games

Well done Lewis, think he’s improved and think he suits the RCB position very well

[Tambo]

Great news, has been like a new player at the RCB position, can also play RB/RWB.

[Shrekko]

Great news, has been like a new player at the RCB position, can also play RB/RWB.

He's been almost faultless since his switch of position - words I never thought I'd type out.

Also never thought I'd be so pleased he's been extended but I am - he could become a star at centre-half and another slice of humble pie I've been delighted to take this season.

[Jock O]

I am with the slightly concerned group, especially given no comments from Miller. It looks like we are protecting our position, which is great, but had thought he was worth an extension, so interested in who, if either, don't want that. Could understand Miller wanting to see what is out there, and also maybe thinking he is worth more at top end of our budget now, which we might not agree on, or be capable to within the budget.

Having said that, most of our positions are capable of being improved with the right budget, so maybe looking at him funding an improvement if he goes.

And off course it could even be that everyone is actually happy but don't want to worry about negotiations for extended contract until season is over, and then we we announce extension with Miller standing by, saying he is over the moon gaffer, with his slightly goofy grin, sensible haircut and his new slightly longer shorts reflecting his new maturity :-)

I suppose we need to trust the process pt 2! As always we don't actually have a scoobie but its fun to speculate:-)

[cubehindthegoal]

They all cover for each other exceptionally well. I love all three and will be gutted if (more likely when) we don’t have them next season

I hope we do what we can to keep them .. but if we don’t, then hopefully bring in players that can step in as good as or better … and we also have a couple of players who may develop into the roles already - if any leave - and we have seen how SDG has improved these players, and made them into a great defensive trio, so who’s to say he won’t do it again when having to transition to a new defence.

[Hibspur]

He's been almost faultless since his switch of position - words I never thought I'd type out.

Also never thought I'd be so pleased he's been extended but I am - he could become a star at centre-half and another slice of humble pie I've been delighted to take this season.

Agreed. A model of consistency. I guess playing in a side which is bursting with confidence helps, but he's definitely stepped up to the mark.

[LewysGot2]

I think the World Cup is something that he will be hoping to go to and maybe get in a bigger shop window…glad he’s staying

[MJ hibs]

I think the World Cup is something that he will be hoping to go to and maybe get in a bigger shop window…glad he’s staying

The World Cup coming up actually works well for us trying to sign/ motivate players. 4 Aussies and other internationals hoping to get in squads for the tourney/qualifying

[Forza Fred]

The World Cup coming up actually works well for us trying to sign/ motivate players. 4 Aussies and other internationals hoping to get in squads for the tourney/qualifying

The money the club receives for players involved in the World Cup is not peanuts either..

Although there is a long way to go and I’d be surprised if there are 4 Hibees in the squad.

[The Modfather]

Out of curiosity, I assume if a player signs a pre contract with someone a club can’t overrule that by invoking an option to extend the deal?

[Centre Hawf]

Out of curiosity, I assume if a player signs a pre contract with someone a club can’t overrule that by invoking an option to extend the deal?

Without knowing the full intricacies of the legal side I think the clubs option will trump anything if it's within the confines of the contract agreed.

I know something similar happened with David Marshall coming here where he agreed months prior but there was performance clauses in his contract that meant he could be 'forced' into another year at QPR.

[HH81]

Out of curiosity, I assume if a player signs a pre contract with someone a club can’t overrule that by invoking an option to extend the deal?

I'd have thought Hibs evoked this months ago and only just announcing it now?

[Iain G]

Without knowing the full intricacies of the legal side I think the clubs option will trump anything if it's within the confines of the contract agreed.

I know something similar happened with David Marshall coming here where he agreed months prior but there was performance clauses in his contract that meant he could be 'forced' into another year at QPR.

I would assume a suitable release fee would/cpuld be discussed and agreed between the parties in this case?

[Centre Hawf]

I would assume a suitable release fee would/cpuld be discussed and agreed between the parties in this case?

If the club knows the player wants away something can be hashed out to make it as painless for all possible rather than just holding a player hostage for one more year. At the end of the day these clauses usually just protect clubs from losing players for nothing so the clause itself may already come with an automatic release clause of sorts, which could be peanuts in comparison to their real worth as you were about to lose them for nothing anyway.

These things can be as varied as you like as long as both parties can agree to it all when signing the deal initially.

[overdrive]

Was there not something weird surrounding his signing with us? Had either agreed to sign for another club in Australia or actually had then immediately signed for us?

[Centre Hawf]

Was there not something weird surrounding his signing with us? Had either agreed to sign for another club in Australia or actually had then immediately signed for us?

He had left Central Coast Mariners to join Macarthur FC on a pre I believe, but we then agreed to sign him from them pretty much as soon as he joined anyway.

[stalbanshibby]

Has Lewis got the huff over his contract extension? Not in the squad for today’s game. Anyone itk??

[TrinityHFC]

Has Lewis got the huff over his contract extension? Not in the squad for today’s game. Anyone itk??

Wouldn’t have been my first thought….

[WeAreHibs]

Has Lewis got the huff over his contract extension? Not in the squad for today’s game. Anyone itk??

That will no doubt be the narrative. Take cover!

[blackpoolhibs]

Has Lewis got the huff over his contract extension? Not in the squad for today’s game. Anyone itk??


:agree: He stamped his foot in anger on Youan's toe too.

[ChicoM1875]

Has Lewis got the huff over his contract extension? Not in the squad for today’s game. Anyone itk??

Aye - I heard that he punched Gray in the belly and stood on Elie Youan's sore toe and stormed out.

[stalbanshibby]

Aye - I heard that he punched Gray in the belly and stood on Elie Youan's sore toe and stormed out.

Jeez. He’s been quiet over his extension which the club invoked and he’s not in the squad. But apparently he’s injured. Excuse me for asking. Delighted he’s just injured. He was awesome last time out v Dundee.

[ChicoM1875]

Jeez. He’s been quiet over his extension which the club invoked and he’s not in the squad. But apparently he’s injured. Excuse me for asking. Delighted he’s just injured. He was awesome last time out v Dundee.

You're excused

[Boyle89]

Huge miss today. Ohora is awful in comparison

[Paul1642]

Huge miss today. Ohora is awful in comparison

O’Hora was good today IMO.

[tamig]

Huge miss today. Ohora is awful in comparison

O’Hora never lost us that game. Combination of Rocky and a daft sub. .

[Boyle89]

O’Hora never lost us that game. Combination of Rocky and a daft sub. .

Don't disagree about the sub but thats not the first time ohora has let a cross come in thats resulted in a goal. Might have to watch it again but it didn't look like he tried very hard to block it. Don't think rocky could do much with the clearance, will need to watch it back.

[tamig]

Don't disagree about the sub but thats not the first time ohora has let a cross come in thats resulted in a goal. Might have to watch it again but it didn't look like he tried very hard to block it. Don't think rocky could do much with the clearance, will need to watch it back.

Rocky let the ball bounce off his head to the edge of the box. Pace was on the cross so if he puts a bit of neck on it the ball goes at least ten yards further up the park. His heading still isn’t great.

[Boyle89]

Rocky let the ball bounce off his head to the edge of the box. Pace was on the cross so if he puts a bit of neck on it the ball goes at least ten yards further up the park. His heading still isn’t great.

Ok you're talking nonsense. He mistimed his jump but tried to put everything into the header. Ohora on the other hand just stood and let shinnie swing it in.

[tamig]

Ok you're talking nonsense. He mistimed his jump but tried to put everything into the header. Ohora on the other hand just stood and let shinnie swing it in.

Lol. Timing your jump is all part of heading. Rocky screwed up.

[BILLYHIBS]

Lol. Timing your jump is all part of heading. Rocky screwed up.

Love Rocky but heading is still a weakness in his game

Needs to get more spring in his jump and more power in his neck muscles

Best defensive headerer of the ball we have at the club is Ekpiteta

Shame because we had a warning earlier with Nisbet’s offside goal

Bad day at the Office with tactics and personnel all wrong against a poor Aberdeen side looked as though we were set up for a 0-0 with zero threat in the final third

Montyball

What happened to the defensive unit playing a high press breaking at pace and hunting in packs to win the ball back ?

Poor from Rocky but Nisbet still had it all to do a brilliant strike

[MacGruber]

Love Rocky but heading is still a weakness in his game

Needs to get more spring in his jump and more power in his neck muscles

Best defensive headerer of the ball we have at the club is Ekpiteta

Shame because we had a warning earlier with Nisbet’s offside goal

Bad day at the Office with tactics and personnel all wrong against a poor Aberdeen side looked as though we were set up for a 0-0 with zero threat in the final third

Montyball

What happened to the defensive unit playing a high press breaking at pace and hunting in packs to win the ball back ?

Poor from Rocky but Nisbet still had it all to do a brilliant strike

O'Hora needs to do better to stop the cross too. Miller would have stopped that cross. O'Hora is generally good but he does lack a bit of pace and can be a bit flat footed in those situations when he's out wide. Had a good game that one incident apart

[MacGruber]

Don't disagree about the sub but thats not the first time ohora has let a cross come in thats resulted in a goal. Might have to watch it again but it didn't look like he tried very hard to block it. Don't think rocky could do much with the clearance, will need to watch it back.

Agree, think Miller stops the cross. Think it's a benefit of him having also played full back and being that bit more agile than O'Hora. Still think O'Hora is decent but when he gets caught out wide people can get past him easier

[Boyle89]

Lol. Timing your jump is all part of heading. Rocky screwed up.

That wasn't what you said though was it? You've just moved the goalposts there. I agree he's messed up though. As has ohora and personally i think ohoras was worse, because if he does his job then theres no need for rocky to clear anything. Rocky been solid all season. Let's hope that's the last of that kind of defending from either of them for the last few games.

[Nicho87]

Watched the highlights back this morning

Not a witch hunt but ohora just looks far to slow in closing Shinnie down, he must know he is all left foot and the only thing he should have been showing him was inside on his right.

Poor defending, backs the notion that miller signing says O’Hora is down the pecking order. Maybe he’d be better in Rocky’s position but he looks akward in there

[flash]

Love Rocky but heading is still a weakness in his game

Needs to get more spring in his jump and more power in his neck muscles

Best defensive headerer of the ball we have at the club is Ekpiteta

Shame because we had a warning earlier with Nisbet’s offside goal

Bad day at the Office with tactics and personnel all wrong against a poor Aberdeen side looked as though we were set up for a 0-0 with zero threat in the final third

Montyball

What happened to the defensive unit playing a high press breaking at pace and hunting in packs to win the ball back ?

Poor from Rocky but Nisbet still had it all to do a brilliant strike

We were 10 minutes away from a priceless point and would have got it but for a one in a million finish.

There are debates to be had about the team selection and use of subs but if so many players are slightly off their game on the same day there's always the chance of losing a football match.

Onwards and upwards.

[BILLYHIBS]

We were 10 minutes away from a priceless point and would have got it but for a one in a million finish.

There are debates to be had about the team selection and use of subs but if so many players are slightly off their game on the same day there's always the chance of losing a football match.

Onwards and upwards.

Still have a gnawing in the back of my brain that we have too many players that do not look comfortable on the ball at this level especially when we go into the lions den

Definitely need a recognised striker at this level and more imagination and guile in the final third and a back up or first choice keeper

Said on previous threads that O’Hora and Ekpiteta are too slow and need to buck their ideas up

[JimBHibees]

Love Rocky but heading is still a weakness in his game

Needs to get more spring in his jump and more power in his neck muscles

Best defensive headerer of the ball we have at the club is Ekpiteta

Shame because we had a warning earlier with Nisbet’s offside goal

Bad day at the Office with tactics and personnel all wrong against a poor Aberdeen side looked as though we were set up for a 0-0 with zero threat in the final third

Montyball

What happened to the defensive unit playing a high press breaking at pace and hunting in packs to win the ball back ?

Poor from Rocky but Nisbet still had it all to do a brilliant strike

He should also be looking to head it wide not central like he did. In saying that thought again he was excellent and Nisbets finish was a tremendous finish

[Pretty Boy]

Rocky's header cleared the box and Nisbet was closed down quickly when the ball fell to him. I'd say if he hadn't been closed down so quickly Nisbet might well have taken another touch and tried to work a better opportunity to get a shot away. As it was he forced into hitting that ball on the volley and it's a wonder strike.

Aye you can probably point to things we could have done better in the build up. Maybe the strikers could have closed the initial outball quicker, maybe the midfield could have tracked runners better, maybe O'Hora could have closed down quicker etc etc but sometimes teams or players just score great goals and yesterday was one of those days.

I thought O'Hora looked shake early doors yesterday but came on to a decent game. As a defensive unit we were good. The line was organised and consistent hence how many times we caught them offside. Until we had to open up last 10 minutes I don't recall Smith having a safe of note to make and what he did have to do was confident and with minimal fuss. Miller is the first pick in that RCB role now but O'Hora is a decent back up.

I was fairly critical post match yesterday but I can see how things played out the way they did and we need to keep the heads. I didn't really have any complaints about the defence at all, I think our problems were largely further up the park.

[JimBHibees]

Rocky's header cleared the box and Nisbet was closed down quickly when the ball fell to him. I'd say if he hadn't been closed down so quickly Nisbet might well have taken another touch and tried to work a better opportunity to get a shot away. As it was he forced into hitting that ball on the volley and it's a wonder strike.

Aye you can probably point to things we could have done better in the build up. Maybe the strikers could have closed the initial outball quicker, maybe the midfield could have tracked runners better, maybe O'Hora could have closed down quicker etc etc but sometimes teams or players just score great goals and yesterday was one of those days.

I thought O'Hora looked shake early doors yesterday but came on to a decent game. As a defensive unit we were good. The line was organised and consistent hence how many times we caught them offside. Until we had to open up last 10 minutes I don't recall Smith having a safe of note to make and what he did have to do was confident and with minimal fuss. Miller is the first pick in that RCB role now but O'Hora is a decent back up.

I was fairly critical post match yesterday but I can see how things played out the way they did and we need to keep the heads. I didn't really have any complaints about the defence at all, I think our problems were largely further up the park.

Pretty fair summary

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Did jump on the wrong thread ;)

[tamig]

Pretty fair summary

Agreed. On the point of the problems being further up the park, I’m still mystified with the two unforced changes to the starting lineup in Campbell and Bowie. It changed everything.

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed. On the point of the problems being further up the park, I’m still mystified with the two unforced changes to the starting lineup in Campbell and Bowie. It changed everything.

I thought the Campbell change was the big one. It totally changes what you do on the ball in comparison to Hoilett. Bowie I could understand. He came on and scored 2 and set up 1 in his last appearance. It’s not often a striker will do that and not start the next game. You could see after 5 minutes he was off it though.

[Hibees1973]

O'Hora needs to do better to stop the cross too. Miller would have stopped that cross. O'Hora is generally good but he does lack a bit of pace and can be a bit flat footed in those situations when he's out wide. Had a good game that one incident apart

It's a bit of a myth this 'needs to do better to stop the cross' stuff.

We have scored loads of goals as a result of goals from Nicky Cadden. It's actually very difficult, well nigh impossible, to stop all crosses coming into the box. Goals have to come from somewhere.

There is a wee bit of over analysing going on here after yesterday's defeat and over criticism of some individuals. We lost a tight game. We won quite a few tight games on the unbeaten run.

Move on to the next game.

[MacGruber]

It's a bit of a myth this 'needs to do better to stop the cross' stuff.

We have scored loads of goals as a result of goals from Nicky Cadden. It's actually very difficult, well nigh impossible, to stop all crosses coming into the box. Goals have to come from somewhere.

There is a wee bit of over analysing going on here after yesterday's defeat and over criticism of some individuals. We lost a tight game. We won quite a few tight games on the unbeaten run.

Move on to the next game.

Each play is different. Granted you can't stop all crosses. In that particular one, given O'Hora was out to Shinnie, I think he should have done more to close him down. That's not the reason we got beat and O'Hora had a good game overall and done well on occasion v the pace of Keskanin (sp).
Nisbet has scored a worldie - fair play. Just have to win next week

[ancient hibee]

I thought the Campbell change was the big one. It totally changes what you do on the ball in comparison to Hoilett. Bowie I could understand. He came on and scored 2 and set up 1 in his last appearance. It’s not often a striker will do that and not start the next game. You could see after 5 minutes he was off it though.
Yes but coming on as a sub seems to be easier for him fitness wise because he knows how long he is going to play for.

[matty_f]

I thought O’Hora was good yesterday, he certainly didn’t look out of place.

[JohnM1875]

I thought O’Hora was good yesterday, he certainly didn’t look out of place.

Same, thought he had a good game, one of his best yet for us.

[tonyrougier123]

I thought O’Hora was good yesterday, he certainly didn’t look out of place.

I think the attacking aspect of the two former wingbacks/full backs or in iredales case ex left winger has been the surprise element for teams playing against hibs,been a real thorn in opposition sides having to counter that against us. Whilst O’Hora can defend well I don’t think he has that dynamism to his game.

Millsy and Iredale get forward quite a bit helping the midfield who then become harder to pin down because of the sweeping moves from the back. Just my view of what’s been working well.

[itslegaltender]

Has it been confirmed Miller was injured. The timing of the 1yr extension announcement pretty much means we/him didnt want to agree on a longer deal. Transfer this summer? :hmmm:

[CapitalGreen]

Has it been confirmed Miller was injured. The timing of the 1yr extension announcement pretty much means we/him didnt want to agree on a longer deal. Transfer this summer? :hmmm:

Or perhaps means we haven’t yet come to an agreement on wages for a longer term deal by the deadline for exercising the option.

[Mcbizz1998]

Has it been confirmed Miller was injured. The timing of the 1yr extension announcement pretty much means we/him didnt want to agree on a longer deal. Transfer this summer? :hmmm:

Foot injury.

[blackpoolhibs]

Foot injury.

God i hope its not his toe. :wink:

[superfurryhibby]

Has it been confirmed Miller was injured. The timing of the 1yr extension announcement pretty much means we/him didnt want to agree on a longer deal. Transfer this summer? :hmmm:

:confused:

Very creative.

[green day]

SDG said Miller was back in training this week, but it didn't sound like he would be straight back in tbh.

[1875M]

Needs to start tomorrow if he’s fit. O’Hara by no means a bad player, but Miller is better in that RCB slot.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder…

“Millsy” **** the naysayers!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

God i hope it’s not his toe. :wink:

Genius G Genius!

[7Hero]

Hope he gets back fit as ohora in that position is a disaster..

[flash]

Hope he gets back fit as ohora in that position is a disaster..

Hardly.

[JohnM1875]

Hope he gets back fit as ohora in that position is a disaster..

O'Hora played well last weekend.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Needs to start tomorrow if he’s fit. O’Hara by no means a bad player, but Miller is better in that RCB slot.

Pretty much this.


Hope he gets back fit as ohora in that position is a disaster..

He's not really, he doesn't give us as good a balance though imo.

[Ray_]

O'Hora played well last weekend.

he should have stopped the cross that led to the goal. I thought we missed Miller.

[babahibs]

Has it been confirmed Miller was injured. The timing of the 1yr extension announcement pretty much means we/him didnt want to agree on a longer deal. Transfer this summer? :hmmm:

Eh?

[CapitalGreen]

he should have stopped the cross that led to the goal. I thought we missed Miller.

The idea that defenders should stop every cross is nonsensical. Does Miller block every cross? Of course not. O’Hora and Rocky dealt with loads of crosses last weekend. Aberdeen didn’t even score from Shinnie’s cross, the cross was cleared and then Nisbet scored an unbelievable shot (0.05xg).

[7Hero]

Miller is a far better option than ohora and ohora was shown up time and time again for lack of pace last week against United.

W

[7Hero]

[QUOTE=Billy Bunter 07;7949836]Pretty much this.



He's not really, /QUOTE]

He really is

[superfurryhibby]

Miller is a far better option than ohora and ohora was shown up time and time again for lack of pace last week against United.

W

😱

[WeAreHibs]

Miller is a far better option than ohora and ohora was shown up time and time again for lack of pace last week against United.

W

We played United last week?