Jordan Smith - new contract until 2028 [Archive]

hibsbollah

08-03-2025, 08:00 PM

You honestly think he signed an extension to be a back up? He's our number one and should be too.

:agree:
I’m not sure why some posters feel the need to bang on about us needing a new #1. He’s proved his worth. He’s rightfully got the gloves. Of course , ALL our players wont be ‘guaranteed’ their place, that goes for any position, all of which conceivably could be improved with better players. He’s done very very well.

Pretty Boy

08-03-2025, 08:08 PM

We are going to sign a keeper in the summer, not a hope in hell we go into next season with the options we currently have contracted as our 3. At a club like Hibs you don't pay someone to come with no aspirations but to sit it out on the bench, whoever we sign will be coming to compete. Ironically such an accusation was leveled at Smith and it was nonsense then and is nonsense now.

Smith will have signed a contract because he's enjoying his football now, will have confidence in his ability to keep his place and because at 30 year old he now has security for 3 years. Footballers at the lower reaches don't live in some idealised world where they can jump about and experience the world. They have mortgages to pay, families to support, schooling, friendships etc etc to think about and futures to plan for the same as everyone else.

I think once we see who we bring in then we can judge who is our number 1 going forward. Smith has the gloves now and if he keeps them then great, it will mean he continues to do well and has earned it. If he loses them then that's also great because it means whoever we have signed is better. A no lose really.

IberianHibernian

08-03-2025, 08:10 PM

Fair enough keeping him but surely he isn’t our number 1 next year?

Would be more than happy to have him as back up.I`d imagine we`re planning to sign at least one more experienced goalie next season . We `ve seen very well in the last decade that we need at least 2 experienced goalies to provide cover and competition . Murray Johnson is on the bench for QOS , Boruc played against Berwick midweek but rarely gets a chance and keeper at Civil CS seems to be doing well but will need more games . Think there was talk of some kind of reserve league which might give more match practice for goalies especially as none of our present loanees at other clubs would be eligible for Under 18 ( Under 19 next year ) . There is no way that we are planning to start next season with Jordan Smith as undisputed number 1 whatever happens in the rest of this season .

Donegal Hibby

08-03-2025, 08:15 PM

He has done more than enough to be our number 1 next year

:agree:

We will sign another keeper but Smudge will be our NO 1 .

Hiber-nation

08-03-2025, 08:18 PM

:agree:

We will sign another keeper but Smudge will be our NO 1 .

You don't know that. I hope we can sign better but I also hope he can improve.

B.H.F.C

08-03-2025, 08:19 PM

He has done more than enough to be our number 1 next year

Longer term, I’m not so sure. I think he’s steadied things massively when you think of what we had before. But there has still been his share of mistakes in there, some overlooked because they didn’t cost us points whereas every mistake earlier in the season did (not that I’m saying he isn’t a better goalie than Bursik).

JohnM1875

08-03-2025, 08:22 PM

Longer term, I’m not so sure. I think he’s steadied things massively when you think of what we had before. But there has still been his share of mistakes in there, some overlooked because they didn’t cost us points whereas every mistake earlier in the season did (not that I’m saying he isn’t a better goalie than Bursik).

I really like him. Think he’s a good (if unorthodox at times) shot stopper, has good distribution, does the ‘dark arts’ side of the game well and ****ing loves being here.

If he just stops coming for crosses and lets the defence deal with it I think we have a good number 1.

Bridge hibs

08-03-2025, 08:23 PM

Longer term, I’m not so sure. I think he’s steadied things massively when you think of what we had before. But there has still been his share of mistakes in there, some overlooked because they didn’t cost us points whereas every mistake earlier in the season did (not that I’m saying he isn’t a better goalie than Bursik).

Then we look longer term, there isnt a keeper in the SPL who hasnt had **** ups, Smith is no different to them is he ?

B.H.F.C

08-03-2025, 08:28 PM

Then we look longer term, there isnt a keeper in the SPL who hasnt had **** ups, Smith is no different to them is he ?

I never suggested that we’d find a keeper who will be error free. I just think Smith has his limitations, that’s all. He’s played under 20 games, still think he’s got a bit to go until we decide he’s earned that longer term place as number one.

JimBHibees

08-03-2025, 08:33 PM

Thoroughly deserved 👏

The Modfather

08-03-2025, 08:34 PM

:agree:
I’m not sure why some posters feel the need to bang on about us needing a new #1. He’s proved his worth. He’s rightfully got the gloves. Of course , ALL our players wont be ‘guaranteed’ their place, that goes for any position, all of which conceivably could be improved with better players. He’s done very very well.

I think he’s fine. No more, no less. Makes the saves you expect him to make but not the kind of out of the ordinary match winning saves someone like Marciano did. He’s been in good form since he came into the team and doesn’t make a lot of Bursic like howlers. Mistakes have been creeping into his game the last 3 or 4 games though. He seems to have a really good habit of not being punished for his mistakes or VAR bailing him out. Off the top of my head. Motherwell free kick, save against Kilmarnock that got them a red card, 2 against Celtc (1 ruled out), Dundee Utd goal ruled out, mix up with Rocky for Hearts equaliser, partly responsible IMO. Even that Hearts strike, it had pace but if that was at Gordon I think he would have saved it. All errors or where he should do better, IMO, but none that you can definitively point the finger at him.

JohnM1875

08-03-2025, 08:35 PM

I think he’s fine. No more, no less. Makes the saves you expect him to make but not the kind of out of the ordinary match winning saves someone like Marciano did. He’s been in good form since he came into the team and doesn’t make a lot of Bursic like howlers. Mistakes have been creeping into his game the last 3 or 4 games though. He seems to have a really good habit of not being punished for his mistakes or VAR bailing him out. Off the top of my head. Motherwell free kick, save against Kilmarnock that got them a red card, 2 against Celtc (1 ruled out), Dundee Utd goal ruled out, mix up with Rocky for Hearts equaliser, partly responsible IMO. Even that Hearts strike, it had pace but if that was at Gordon I think he would have saved it. All errors or where he should do better, IMO, but none that you can definitively point the finger at him.

His double save against St Mirren at 0-0 was out of this world. Best double save I’ve seen from a Hibs keeper.

B.H.F.C

08-03-2025, 08:40 PM

I think he’s fine. No more, no less. Makes the saves you expect him to make but not the kind of out of the ordinary match winning saves someone like Marciano did. He’s been in good form since he came into the team and doesn’t make a lot of Bursic like howlers. Mistakes have been creeping into his game the last 3 or 4 games though. He seems to have a really good habit of not being punished for his mistakes or VAR bailing him out. Off the top of my head. Motherwell free kick, save against Kilmarnock that got them a red card, 2 against Celtc (1 ruled out), Dundee Utd goal ruled out, mix up with Rocky for Hearts equaliser, partly responsible IMO. Even that Hearts strike, it had pace but if that was at Gordon I think he would have saved it. All errors or where he should do better, IMO, but none that you can definitively point the finger at him.

I agree with most of what you say with the exception of the Hearts bit. I was right behind the goal in the east and he was never stopping that. At the game I thought he should have come out and got the ball in the first place but not so sure seeing it back. I do think that him being glued to his line isn’t a great thing longer term. Defenders do need a bit pressure take off at times.

HIBS NUTS

08-03-2025, 08:43 PM

He’s been fine, but the length of the contract seems very long.

Donegal Hibby

08-03-2025, 08:47 PM

You don't know that. I hope we can sign better but I also hope he can improve.

Up to now Smith has been good and as I said he’s got one of the better save percentages in the league and if he keeps up his current form or improves further than he should retain the gloves for the start of the new season whoever we take in .

Eyrie

08-03-2025, 08:57 PM

Good news,

Smith has earned the extension and if he isn't our keeper next year then we'll have pushed the boat out to sign someone even better.

hibsbollah

08-03-2025, 09:06 PM

I think he’s fine. No more, no less. Makes the saves you expect him to make but not the kind of out of the ordinary match winning saves someone like Marciano did. He’s been in good form since he came into the team and doesn’t make a lot of Bursic like howlers. Mistakes have been creeping into his game the last 3 or 4 games though. He seems to have a really good habit of not being punished for his mistakes or VAR bailing him out. Off the top of my head. Motherwell free kick, save against Kilmarnock that got them a red card, 2 against Celtc (1 ruled out), Dundee Utd goal ruled out, mix up with Rocky for Hearts equaliser, partly responsible IMO. Even that Hearts strike, it had pace but if that was at Gordon I think he would have saved it. All errors or where he should do better, IMO, but none that you can definitively point the finger at him.

Gordon has had more errors than Smith this season. In fact,I suggest Smith would have saved Boyles opener in the derby. Gordon moved like he was reaching for his carer’s buzzer. Statistically if you want a better keeper at saves you need the big Ghanaian at Ross County who is a big reason they have been on form recently, or Kaspar Schmeicel.

Donegal Hibby

08-03-2025, 09:14 PM

He’s been fine, but the length of the contract seems very long.

Is three years not sort of normal to give nowadays to one of your better player’s or a new signing?

badabing67

08-03-2025, 09:17 PM

Just announced.

Just seen that and it made me think of you. I now it's early but Jamie McGrath and now this and possibly more pre-contracts to come maybe it's about time you were thinking about the summer window thread. Just saying

But with regard to Smith I think he has proved himself, he has been a big part in the upturn in form but I fully expect us to be signing another keeper in the summer after Bursik returns to his parent club.

Unseen work

08-03-2025, 10:27 PM

Quite surprised it’s announced today.

Thought we’d maybe wait until the end of the season for extensions etc

Howler incoming tomorrow now isn’t it 🤣

Keepthefaith

08-03-2025, 10:36 PM

You honestly think he signed an extension to be a back up? He's our number one and should be too.

he's been a back up for most of his career I think? I also think we can do better - he remains poor commanding his box. I expect us to sign a no 1 but am happy enough to have retained him as no2

HoboHarry

08-03-2025, 10:37 PM

Quite surprised it’s announced today.

Thought we’d maybe wait until the end of the season for extensions etc

Howler incoming tomorrow now isn’t it 🤣
Haw you, go wash your mouth out with soap......

Donegal Hibby

08-03-2025, 10:53 PM

he's been a back up for most of his career I think? I also think we can do better - he remains poor commanding his box. I expect us to sign a no 1 but am happy enough to have retained him as no2

Maybe time somebody gives him a chance as a NO .1 … certainly been good since he came in for Bursik …

https://youtu.be/oxuOlcxlcU0?si=jiEfMHB7cn87Z_tC

Lago

08-03-2025, 10:57 PM

Not sure this couldn't have waited till end of season, it's not as if there's any likely hood of him being a transfer target, he's a compitent keeper not exceptional.

TrinityHFC

08-03-2025, 11:11 PM

:agree:

We will sign another keeper but Smudge will be our NO 1 .

You don’t know that. Very sensible to get a competent keeper and good character for the long term but still every chance we will be trying to sign better. We thought Bursik was better but that didn’t work out.

Donegal Hibby

08-03-2025, 11:32 PM

You don’t know that. Very sensible to get a competent keeper and good character for the long term but still every chance we will be trying to sign better. We thought Bursik was better but that didn’t work out.

I hope we do try and sign better but that applies to every position in the team . It’s only natural to want better players than we have . The point is whoever comes in if Smith keeps playing well until the end of the season then I don’t think Gray will be dropping him for the start of the new season and he will remain as our No.1 and rightly so ..

One last point in personally I’m happy with Smith even though I hope we get another good keeper in to push him but I don’t think we need to stretch whatever budget we have on a keeper when there’s other areas of the team we should focus on more , maybe? 🤔

CallumHibs07

08-03-2025, 11:51 PM

You honestly think he signed an extension to be a back up? He's our number one and should be too.

I do. He's 30 years old and has played non-league most of his career. I highly doubt he'd be getting a better offer than a 3 year deal at Hibs, backup or not.

Allant1981

09-03-2025, 06:31 AM

I do. He's 30 years old and has played non-league most of his career. I highly doubt he'd be getting a better offer than a 3 year deal at Hibs, backup or not.

When did he play non league?

Edit - just noticed he was on loan 10 years ago

Iain G

09-03-2025, 07:36 AM

Gordon has had more errors than Smith this season. In fact,I suggest Smith would have saved Boyles opener in the derby. Gordon moved like he was reaching for his carer’s buzzer. Statistically if you want a better keeper at saves you need the big Ghanaian at Ross County who is a big reason they have been on form recently, or Kaspar Schmeicel.

So much negative vibes running through this thread, we have probably our best keeper since Adam Bogdan, who has been at the core of our unbeaten run and upturn in form, clearly is a good character and has bought into what SDG is doing, and has one of the best save rates in the league. What's not to like? We need two good keepers we can rely on, especially when we are in the league stages in Europe next season 😁

SHODAN

09-03-2025, 07:40 AM

Just seen that and it made me think of you. I now it's early but Jamie McGrath and now this and possibly more pre-contracts to come maybe it's about time you were thinking about the summer window thread. Just saying

I get your point but still think it's a wee bit early; will probably wait until the split depending on how things go.

CallumHibs07

09-03-2025, 08:07 AM

When did he play non league?

Edit - just noticed he was on loan 10 years ago

Majority of his career appearances have been in non league.

Allant1981

09-03-2025, 08:13 AM

Majority of his career appearances have been in non league.

47 in the championship, 16 up here, 12 in league 2, 1 in league 1 compared to 42 in non league would suggest the majority have been in league football

CallumHibs07

09-03-2025, 08:26 AM

47 in the championship, 16 up here, 12 in league 2, 1 in league 1 compared to 42 in non league would suggest the majority have been in league football

Aye? 46 games for Ilkeston and 42 games for Nuneaton would suggest the majority is non league 👍🏼

Cheers

Iain G

09-03-2025, 08:31 AM

Aye? 46 games for Ilkeston and 42 games for Nuneaton would suggest the majority is non league 👍🏼

Cheers

Not sure what point the non-league games make though? Clearly the best keeper we have had in a number of years

Allant1981

09-03-2025, 08:33 AM

Aye? 46 games for Ilkeston and 42 games for Nuneaton would suggest the majority is non league 👍🏼

Cheers

Was going with transfermarket stats, personally don't really care where he played over 10 years ago, he is playing well now and deserves his new contract

Pretty Boy

09-03-2025, 08:35 AM

The argument about where he has played most of his football is an irrelevance. He's proven in recent times he is good enough for our level.

I said earlier we will bring in another keeper to compete, which we undoubtedly will, but if Smith remains number 1 then that's fine because he will have earned it.

David Gray's job is reliant on him winning football matches and he will pick players based on who is most likely to deliver that rather than based on sentiment. If we sign better than Smith then they will be number 1 regardless of how well has done this season, how lovely his mum is or how good the song for him is.

That's football. Smith will know that as well as anyone, as will any other keeper coming in. The one position in which you can't accommodate 2 good options.

CallumHibs07

09-03-2025, 08:42 AM

Not sure what point the non-league games make though? Clearly the best keeper we have had in a number of years

My point is he’s probably not made big money and at his age to get a 3 year deal at Hibs is IMO a no brainer even if he’s been told he’s back up

Iain G

09-03-2025, 08:44 AM

My point is he’s probably not made big money and at his age to get a 3 year deal at Hibs is IMO a no brainer even if he’s been told he’s back up

It's a win win for club and player then, he has bought a house and moved the family up to Scotland
so clearly is enjoying life, and we have a solid goalkeeper who is invested in playing for Hibs.

blackpoolhibs

09-03-2025, 09:00 AM

He's been decent, not brilliant but decent. We will sign another keeper in the summer, i hope he's better than Smith, and he reverts back to a decent back up.

Unseen work

09-03-2025, 09:16 AM

It’s a funny one.

Smith as a whole has been very good with us, a couple of iffy moments or little mistakes and everyone wants better and a real quality number 1.

However, I’m not sure there are many quality keepers out there.

Look in the SPFL for example. How many are better than him or make less mistakes than him?

Going through every keeper I think they’ve all made a couple of errors.

Butland, Gordon and Zander Clark for example. 3 pretty highly rated keepers in the league, 2 of which have made several howlers this season and the other doesn’t get a game

Smith loves the club and is also a decent keeper who produces good saves.

No issue with it and actually happy he got an extension, not sure if have announced it the day before a big game but who cares!

Ship of Hope

09-03-2025, 09:25 AM

I think commenting on a thread about someone extending their deal and commenting “i’d like us to sign better” is a bit meh. There is not a position in the team or a place on the bench or in the squad even that most people would like to see hibs “sign someone better”. Jordan is very much a part of the upturn in our fortunes and the current feel good factor around match days. All that really needs said is well done and thanks for continuing to commit to our club and we wish you every success over the next 3 years. The need to caveat every opinion with a but is not necessary. Imo of course..

cannastar

09-03-2025, 09:41 AM

Deservedly so cant be coincidence that our good run has materialised since Jordan has been a constant in the side. As previous posters have said we look a lot more settled and confident with him in the team. Keep it up Jordan.

GreenPJ

09-03-2025, 09:41 AM

Since452

09-03-2025, 09:43 AM

Deserved

Iain G

09-03-2025, 09:57 AM

Smith has proven to be better than I expected but that was low bar. He seems a good guy and good around the dressing room but as others have said, I expect we will sign a number 1 in the summer. Assuming that to be the case then I am not sure what Smith signing a 3 year deal does for Murray Johnstone and if the previous praise for him is starting to diminish?

I expect we sign another keeper in the summer then they can battle for the number 1 position, which currently and rightfully is in the possession of Jordan Smith.

Bobby's Cinema

09-03-2025, 10:19 AM

I think he has arguably become quite an important part of the team. I'm surprised some people can't see that.

Well deserved glad he's staying on.

Alfred E Newman

09-03-2025, 10:36 AM

I think he has arguably become quite an important part of the team. I'm surprised some people can't see that.

Well deserved glad he's staying on.

He has, and having a settled defence in front of him has helped.
It's a big test for him today as it's unlikely we can win without the goalkeeper having a good day.
Fingers crossed for him.

tug.lismore

09-03-2025, 11:38 AM

I expect we sign another keeper in the summer then they can battle for the number 1 position, which currently and rightfully is in the possession of Jordan Smith.Definitely this.

Bursik will leave at the end of the season so a second keeper will be required.

I don't think Smith can be given any guarantees about being first choice and the new goalie needs to be seen as competition or no point signing him.

However Smith has a lot of credit in the bank.

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1875M

09-03-2025, 03:55 PM

Clear number 1. Had a brilliant game today and stopped it from 4/5-0.

lyonhibs

09-03-2025, 04:01 PM

Can't be any arguments with that extension based on that performance

Sheffhibee

09-03-2025, 04:02 PM

New contract, money well spent
Played a blinder today
Well done Smudge

makaveli1875

09-03-2025, 04:03 PM

Outstanding today

Juice-Terry

09-03-2025, 04:03 PM

Our MotM today - by some distance.

Since452

09-03-2025, 04:04 PM

Excellent today. Just excellent.

Hiber-nation

09-03-2025, 04:08 PM

Brilliant today

LaMotta

09-03-2025, 04:09 PM

As has been said before best since Marciano, and before that Leighton.

Fully deserves to be a Hibs number one. Some right twats on X moaning about his contract extension since yesterday - utterly clueless and classless.

CapitalGreen

09-03-2025, 04:11 PM

Our MOTM today by some distance.

Donegal Hibby

09-03-2025, 04:12 PM

Wasn’t half bad today for a non - league playing keeper that’s to small :greengrin

Iain G

09-03-2025, 04:13 PM

cubehindthegoal

09-03-2025, 04:15 PM

So much negative vibes running through this thread, we have probably our best keeper since Adam Bogdan, who has been at the core of our unbeaten run and upturn in form, clearly is a good character and has bought into what SDG is doing, and has one of the best save rates in the league. What's not to like? We need two good keepers we can rely on, especially when we are in the league stages in Europe next season 😁

Agree totally. Great game today too. If we can find another keeper to compete with him, then we are sorted goalie-wise next season imo.

LaMotta

09-03-2025, 04:27 PM

Best since Bogdan ��

Bogdan had a terrible game at home for us v Asteros, then redeemed himself a week later in Greece. Other than that I don't remember him doing anything noteworthy in a good or bad way in his remaining 16 games with us.

JohnM1875

09-03-2025, 04:28 PM

Potentially the best keeper in... the world?

Nah, in all seriousness he was unreal today! Some phenomenal saves.

Wull

09-03-2025, 04:33 PM

Fully deserves the new contract, but we need to give him serious competition with a decent new signing

JohnM1875

09-03-2025, 04:35 PM

Fully deserves the new contract, but we need to give him serious competition with a decent new signing

We definitely will. But in Smiths defence, he’s bossing it right now with Bursik as the back up. That’s like having a sock puppet on the bench as your replacement

Scooter

09-03-2025, 04:36 PM

He was excellent today

HIBERNIAN-0762

09-03-2025, 04:48 PM

Was superb today 👍💚

Musselbound

09-03-2025, 04:57 PM

Clear number 1. Had a brilliant game today and stopped it from 4/5-0.

Yeah I wasn't able to focus much on the game today but from what I saw that's how it seemed. Another good performance from him.

He's here!

09-03-2025, 05:01 PM

Kept us in the game right up until the end with a superb display. Deserves his new contract.

badabing67

09-03-2025, 05:05 PM

I get your point but still think it's a wee bit early; will probably wait until the split depending on how things go.

Trust your instinct.

:aok:

duffers

09-03-2025, 05:11 PM

I’ve been critical, but thought he was outstanding today. His save particularly from McGregor was different class and seemed a lot more assured.

H18 SFR

09-03-2025, 05:17 PM

Smith was outstanding today.

LunasBoots

09-03-2025, 05:22 PM

Been superb since hes come in, absolutely deserves the contract.

Crab apple

09-03-2025, 05:29 PM

That was a Goram like performance today. Brilliant. Contract extension is fully deserved

Cabbage-Patch

09-03-2025, 05:33 PM

He was brilliant today, saved it being a hiding. I hope we sign an experienced international keeper in the summer to compete with him but for now he is deservedly our no 1.

Ralphy C

09-03-2025, 05:37 PM

im in the need better camp but that was his best performance for us, well done Jordan.

JohnM1875

09-03-2025, 05:39 PM

im in the need better camp but that was his best performance for us, well done Jordan.

Going to have to spend a fair whack to sign better imo. Is he not statistically the second best keeper in the league?

AdidasHibernian

09-03-2025, 06:06 PM

Was absolutely superb today.. Our best player for me by a fair bit, more than deserves his extension.

JimBHibees

09-03-2025, 06:08 PM

Thought he was excellent today

kentao

09-03-2025, 06:09 PM

MOTM by a mile, He was simply outstanding today. A lot more confident coming off his line and dealt with every cross fired on top of him. I asked for a Conrad Logan performance after the league fixture where he made 1/2 mistakes and he delivered.

DH1875

09-03-2025, 06:21 PM

I'm his biggest critic. Had an excellent game today.

Donegal Hibby

09-03-2025, 07:27 PM

Made some very good saves today , thought the one from McGregor was brilliant .

Cat Stanton

09-03-2025, 08:25 PM

I'm his biggest critic. Had an excellent game today.

Me too. My main targets for criticism have been him - justifiably! - and Lewis Miller. Both were good today, Smith especially so. Hope he/they keep it up.

B.H.F.C

09-03-2025, 08:27 PM

Thought Smith was superb today, right from the start. His handling, everything. Deserved a bit of luck with the save at the first goal.

TrinityHFC

09-03-2025, 08:51 PM

Me too. My main targets for criticism have been him - justifiably! - and Lewis Miller. Both were good today, Smith especially so. Hope he/they keep it up.

Justifiably?

Cat Stanton

09-03-2025, 08:59 PM

Justifiably?

Yes, because he has made some howlers - the Celtc goal the other week the most recent example. But he was very, very good today. As I have said.

LaMotta

09-03-2025, 09:03 PM

Yes, because he has made some howlers - the Celtc goal the other week the most recent example. But he was very, very good today. As I have said.

He's had one howler on his debut v Aberdeen. Could have done better for the Maeda goal at ER, as could Rocky. That's it for me.

Northernhibee

09-03-2025, 09:08 PM

Yes, because he has made some howlers - the Celtc goal the other week the most recent example. But he was very, very good today. As I have said.

Tbf, most keepers do. If a striker makes a howler but scores later in the game, everyone forgives them.

A keeper can make four five saves, spill the ball into his own net, and people will only remember the error. It’s a largely thankless position.

Cat Stanton

09-03-2025, 09:09 PM

He's had one howler on his debut v Aberdeen. Could have done better for the Maeda goal at ER, as could Rocky. That's it for me.

OK.

LaMotta

09-03-2025, 09:16 PM

OK.

List his other "howlers" then?!

Flapped at cross for Dalby non goal after N Cadden gave away a really cheap free kick. Didn't cost us.

What are the others?

davym7062

09-03-2025, 09:17 PM

Thought he was excellent today

brilliant today so unlucky with the goal goes anywhere else nobody scores

Cat Stanton

09-03-2025, 09:34 PM

List his other "howlers" then?!

Flapped at cross for Dalby non goal after N Cadden gave away a really cheap free kick. Didn't cost us.

What are the others?

I wasn't trying to provoke an argument. He's made a lot of mistakes. Those games aside (and he got lucky at Tannadice) he has looked nervous and unconvincing in many games - today and St. Mirren away being the notable exceptions. I don't think anything I am saying is controversial or hasn't been mentioned by many others.

Anyway, he did very well today. And I am now knackered having spent the day among the plastic paddies cheering him, so I'm going to bed.

Glory Lurker

09-03-2025, 09:40 PM

He was great today, in the highest stakes match of the season so far. Can't ask for more than that.

LaMotta

09-03-2025, 10:07 PM

I wasn't trying to provoke an argument. He's made a lot of mistakes. Those games aside (and he got lucky at Tannadice) he has looked nervous and unconvincing in many games - today and St. Mirren away being the notable exceptions. I don't think anything I am saying is controversial or hasn't been mentioned by many others.

Anyway, he did very well today. And I am now knackered having spent the day among the plastic paddies cheering him, so I'm going to bed.

Fair enough mate me neither, but saying he has made a lot of mistakes just isnt true. You are not able to list them because they haven't happened - false narratives start about players online as people just start to believe what they read sometimes.

He's been incorrectly blamed for a number of so called mistakes when he hasn't even made one - I don't think that's fair so need to challenge it.

The Harp Awakes

09-03-2025, 11:19 PM

Jordan was assured throughout. Brilliant performance. Kept us in it.

basehibby

10-03-2025, 12:10 AM

List his other "howlers" then?!

Flapped at cross for Dalby non goal after N Cadden gave away a really cheap free kick. Didn't cost us.

What are the others?

There was one game at ER (Mothwell?) where he was poorly positioned for a free kick - didn't matter as we won.
In any case his mistakes have been few and far outweighed by good all round performances. He excelled himself today though - made several great stops and couldn't be faulted for either goal. The new contract is entirely deserved I think and glad we got that over the line.

Jones28

10-03-2025, 05:49 AM

Was the save in the last minute when he got the ball almost taken round him as good as I thought at the time? Or was even a save?

Bridge hibs

10-03-2025, 06:13 AM

Was the save in the last minute when he got the ball almost taken round him as good as I thought at the time? Or was even a save?Def a save, the celtc player tried to meg Smith but he closed his legs and the ball went out for a corner.

JimBHibees

10-03-2025, 06:21 AM

Was the save in the last minute when he got the ball almost taken round him as good as I thought at the time? Or was even a save?

The Maeda one at the end a brilliant save

theonlywayisup

10-03-2025, 06:58 AM

I wasn't trying to provoke an argument. He's made a lot of mistakes. Those games aside (and he got lucky at Tannadice) he has looked nervous and unconvincing in many games - today and St. Mirren away being the notable exceptions. I don't think anything I am saying is controversial or hasn't been mentioned by many others.

Anyway, he did very well today. And I am now knackered having spent the day among the plastic paddies cheering him, so I'm going to bed.

He's not made lots of mistakes. He's not had any that I would class as howlers. He was slow coming off his line against Celtic and came off his line against Dundee United when he should have stayed on it. He made mistakes in the Aberdeen 3-3 game, a view shared by many. However, this aside, he's proven to be pretty reliable, a good shot-stopper with safe hands and his distribution is generally good. A key component of why this team has moved from marooned at the bottom to third in the league. Do we need better, yes if that goalkeeper is available in the summer!

Every day I watch Match of the Day, I see some unbelievable 'howlers' / 'mistakes' by experienced goalkeepers. It happens!

Jones28

10-03-2025, 07:53 AM

Def a save, the celtc player tried to meg Smith but he closed his legs and the ball went out for a corner.

The Maeda one at the end a brilliant save

I thought as much from the far end, brilliant from JS.

He's here!

10-03-2025, 10:01 AM

I wasn't trying to provoke an argument. He's made a lot of mistakes. Those games aside (and he got lucky at Tannadice) he has looked nervous and unconvincing in many games - today and St. Mirren away being the notable exceptions. I don't think anything I am saying is controversial or hasn't been mentioned by many others.

Anyway, he did very well today. And I am now knackered having spent the day among the plastic paddies cheering him, so I'm going to bed.

Can't agree with either of those claims. They sound as though you're talking about Bursic.

Smith's probably the most reliable keeper in the league right now and rather than looking nervous I'd say it's his presence in goal which has inspired those in front of him to play with more confidence. If he'd made a lot of mistakes and looked nervous and unconvincing in many games we'd still down at the foot of the table.

Good move by Hibs to announce his new deal ahead of him playing at the toughest venue in Scotland. He was clearly buzzing off the back of that news and played a blinder.

Unseen work

10-03-2025, 10:19 AM

hibsbollah

10-03-2025, 10:24 AM

A brilliant performance.

Even the 2 saves right at the death when it was 2 nil were fantastic

Hopefully that performance and the new contract gives him a real confidence boost as he knows the club have belief in him

You saw how the 7000 in Celtic Park yesterday responded to him. He went in front of the other players to get the adulation and rightfully so. When you look back to some of the hysterical reactions to his performance in the 3-3 Aberdeen game its been a remarkable turnaround.

Shrekko

10-03-2025, 12:13 PM

He's not made lots of mistakes. He's not had any that I would class as howlers. He was slow coming off his line against Celtic and came off his line against Dundee United when he should have stayed on it. He made mistakes in the Aberdeen 3-3 game, a view shared by many. However, this aside, he's proven to be pretty reliable, a good shot-stopper with safe hands and his distribution is generally good. A key component of why this team has moved from marooned at the bottom to third in the league. Do we need better, yes if that goalkeeper is available in the summer!

Every day I watch Match of the Day, I see some unbelievable 'howlers' / 'mistakes' by experienced goalkeepers. It happens!

When you take a step back and analyse it like you have there it's actually phenomenal how well he's done. It's close to half a season's work and for a goalie to have made just a handful of errors is just excellent.

He's definitely being judged far too harshly at times because of preconceptions. I do it myself, and it's ridiculous! As you say- there are errors every week from goalies in all leagues.

Aside for Schmeichel, who is in a class of his own, Jordan Smith has been as good as any goalie in the league, which stats appear to back up.

Donegal Hibby

10-03-2025, 03:45 PM

Not only a very good keeper but comes across very well , does Smudge :not worth ..

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1899044892178825676

McD

10-03-2025, 05:34 PM

Pleased for him. He, Iredale and Nicky Cadden are not only key catalysts on turning our season around, they’re arguably some of the key signings made across the whole league this season, when you weigh up cost versus contributions.

I think he's a really solid keeper, he’s comfortable with the ball at his feet, looks like he’s really enjoying his football. Someone earlier on the thread said he’d bought a house and moved his family up, I’m actually chuffed to read that, as it shows he’s committed to the club, and having his own home and his family round him will no doubt be beneficial to his own contentment and wellbeing.

Tambo

10-03-2025, 06:34 PM

Very happy with his performances overall, a couple of moments here and there especially in the Celtic home win but there has been many game where he has made some outstanding saves and looked really solid, even yesterday thought he was good when coming for cross and looked confident also pulled off a few great saves.

JimBHibees

12-03-2025, 10:44 AM

Not only a very good keeper but comes across very well , does Smudge :not worth ..

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1899044892178825676

Speaks very well. Really like what he has done since becoming the keeper.

worcesterhibby

12-03-2025, 01:27 PM

Thoroughly deserved.

JohnM1875

22-03-2025, 11:45 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

1875Sean

22-03-2025, 12:13 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Podcast full of jambos so not a surprise

Smartie

22-03-2025, 12:15 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Recency bias?

Smith has had a very poor last 5 or 6 games.

For the dozen games prior to that he was up there with the best of them.

hibsbollah

22-03-2025, 12:20 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Someone not paying attention. Mitov :faf: Walton nothing special either. Andy Fisher has only played 7 games.

hibsbollah

22-03-2025, 12:25 PM

Recency bias?

Smith has had a very poor last 5 or 6 games.

For the dozen games prior to that he was up there with the best of them.

He really hasn’t. Great performance againstSt Mirren, man of the match Conrad Logan esque performance against Celtic. At fault in the derby once but also made some key interceptions that kept us in it, so I’d say average in thatgame. ‘Very poor’ is laughably harsh.

Donegal Hibby

22-03-2025, 12:29 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

This is like something Stewart would come up with :faf:

Smartie

22-03-2025, 12:30 PM

He really hasn’t. Great performance againstSt Mirren, man of the match Conrad Logan esque performance against Celtic. At fault in the derby once but also made some key interceptions that kept us in it, so I’d say average in thatgame. ‘Very poor’ is laughably harsh.

The good has been great through that run but the other games have been poor.

Some mistakes he got away with (the flap for the disallowed goal against Dundee United, spilling the ball for the disallowed goal against Celtic) some he didn't and they were costly.

It's a shame because his previous run of form was very strong with minimal or no mistakes.

I reckon if you didn't know anything about him but watched our last 5 or 6 games in isolation, you'd think he was shaky. If you'd watched the previous 12 or so in isolation, he'd be challenging to be at the top of that list.

Over the piece I still like him and I'm happy he's signed the new contract. If the past few games become a longer run though, I think he could be in trouble.

Hibspur

22-03-2025, 12:31 PM

Recency bias?

Smith has had a very poor last 5 or 6 games.

For the dozen games prior to that he was up there with the best of them.

???

Nothing he has done has cost us a single point in any of the league games (in fact he probably gained us one against St Mirren), and in our solitary defeat in the cup he was our man of the match by a mile.

If anything he should be at the top of that poll.

Best keeper we've had for a number of years and is likely only to get better.

Smartie

22-03-2025, 12:36 PM

???

Nothing he has done has cost us a single point in any of the league games (in fact he probably gained us one against St Mirren), and in our solitary defeat in the cup he was our man of the match by a mile.

If anything he should be at the top of that poll.

Best keeper we've had for a number of years and is likely only to get better.

Killie away?

Elsewhere, stuff that happened elsewhere saved his bacon, the disallowed goals against Celtic and United that could have ended up costly. Ok we got the late clincher against United but he's not far off having cost us 6 points in that run.

I didn't think he was at all culpable for the goal vs Hearts.

St Mirren and Celtic away performances were unarguably excellent.

I just think that this run hasn't mirrored the steady nature of what he had put in before and if you'd only started watching us in February then you may have a different perspective of him.

I would say though that he's got no business being at the bottom of that list, without professing to know loads about some of the names on there.

LaMotta

22-03-2025, 12:38 PM

The good has been great through that run but the other games have been poor.

Some mistakes he got away with (the flap for the disallowed goal against Dundee United, spilling the ball for the disallowed goal against Celtic) some he didn't and they were costly.

It's a shame because his previous run of form was very strong with minimal or no mistakes.

I reckon if you didn't know anything about him but watched our last 5 or 6 games in isolation, you'd think he was shaky. If you'd watched the previous 12 or so in isolation, he'd be challenging to be at the top of that list.

Over the piece I still like him and I'm happy he's signed the new contract. If the past few games become a longer run though, I think he could be in trouble.

Sorry really cant agree with this. To say he has been very poor is not fair at all. In fact his performances 2 games ago was outstanding, his best of the season.

And it is a bug bear of mine :greengrin but people really have to stop blaming him for the disallowed Celtic goal - which was far more at the hands of Ekpiteta. I accept the Dun Utd flap but other than that he has been solid.

Even the error he did make is not close to being as bad as some of the ones I've seen in the last month from Butland ( v Motherwell), Dun Utd keeper v Dundee last week, and Schmieichel v Aberdeen at home and also nearly gifting Huns a goal last week with his kick out.

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 12:40 PM

Recency bias?

Smith has had a very poor last 5 or 6 games.

For the dozen games prior to that he was up there with the best of them.

Smith has played absolutely faultlessly in the last two Hibs games at Celtic and Killie.
Awesome if he can stay in that groove for the next 7 games.

hibsbollah

22-03-2025, 12:45 PM

The good has been great through that run but the other games have been poor.

Some mistakes he got away with (the flap for the disallowed goal against Dundee United, spilling the ball for the disallowed goal against Celtic) some he didn't and they were costly.

It's a shame because his previous run of form was very strong with minimal or no mistakes.

I reckon if you didn't know anything about him but watched our last 5 or 6 games in isolation, you'd think he was shaky. If you'd watched the previous 12 or so in isolation, he'd be challenging to be at the top of that list.

Over the piece I still like him and I'm happy he's signed the new contract. If the past few games become a longer run though, I think he could be in trouble.

Liking him or not is irrelevant, youve said hes been very poor in the last 5 or 6, thats just a crazy take. St Mirren-outstanding, clean sheet. Dundee Utd- no chance with the goal, youve come up with a ‘flap’. Celtic defeat-incredible performance, Celtic league game, one bit of indecision on a perfect delivery caused a goal, Killie, beaten once with a deflected shot from 6 yards out, not his fault, Hearts also fine, it was widely agreed it was defensive indecision that caused that goal. Im not even mentioning his 2nd best save % in the league which has improved over the last 6 games from where it was.

Just not seeing what youre seeing.

Donegal Hibby

22-03-2025, 12:48 PM

Recency bias?

Smith has had a very poor last 5 or 6 games.

For the dozen games prior to that he was up there with the best of them.

There’s only two keepers I’d have ahead of Smith . How Mitov is 2nd is quite bizarre . This is him in action for Bulgaria . The 2nd ROI goal he did something similar against us for St Johnstone where we should have got a penalty , went off injured too ( 1:46 and 3:20 in)….

https://youtu.be/kXllnn4sBlE?si=EDc6nPUKLr1WOEf0

LaMotta

22-03-2025, 12:51 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Terrace podcast getting rightly hammered on social media for this.

On the back of their poorly worded tweet about Porteous during the Scotland game - its not been a good week for them.

Smartie

22-03-2025, 12:58 PM

Liking him or not is irrelevant, youve said hes been very poor in the last 5 or 6, thats just a crazy take. St Mirren-outstanding, clean sheet. Dundee Utd- no chance with the goal, youve come up with a ‘flap’. Celtic defeat-incredible performance, Celtic league game, one bit of indecision on a perfect delivery caused a goal, Killie, beaten once with a deflected shot from 6 yards out, not his fault, Hearts also fine, it was widely agreed it was defensive indecision that caused that goal. Im not even mentioning his 2nd best save % in the league which has improved over the last 6 games from where it was.

Just not seeing what youre seeing.

I thought he looked very wobbly second half at United. The ball in for the disallowed goal was a good one that would cause problems for any keeper but he didn't cover himself with glory for it and got bailed out by the referee. He got away with a fumble from a free kick that half too, got away with it but just looked shakier than we've become accustomed to.

In my opinion he was culpable for the disallowed goal vs Celtic. That could have been a costly 2 mistakes in a game to drop points.

The Killie goal doesn't look great imo. Yes, it was deflected and I suppose he has to gamble a bit when someone has a free shot in that situation but I still don't think that goal looks great.

That's a potentially costly sequence of mistakes that were notable in their absence prior to that.

Bursik gets a lot of grief if he has the same run of incidents with his context rather than Smith's imo.

I'm not suggesting he gets dropped, I'm not saying he's got any business being 10th on that list. I just think that a Jambo website vaulting in to watch a small sample of games has some ammo with some costly and potentially costly moments over that run of games - without having seen the other keepers on the list, I'd be surprised if there are many others with a recent run like that. Actually, I watched the Rangers vs Celtic game and tbf I thought Schmeichel was ropey in that game.

I have every confidence he'll turn it around but in a poorer Hibs team that isn't scoring as many goals as we are currently (Auntie's baws, I know) - I think he's getting more grief for costly mistakes.

JimBHibees

22-03-2025, 01:00 PM

LaMotta

22-03-2025, 01:01 PM

I thought he looked very wobbly second half at United. The ball in for the disallowed goal was a good one that would cause problems for any keeper but he didn't cover himself with glory for it and got bailed out by the referee. He got away with a fumble from a free kick that half too. Got away with it but just looked shaky. Uncharacteristically shaky at that point tbf.

In my opinion he was culpable for the disallowed goal vs Celtic. That could have been a costly 2 mistakes in a game to drop points.

The Killie goal doesn't look great imo. Yes, it was deflected and I suppose he has to gamble a bit when someone has a free shot in that situation but I still don't think that goal looks great.

That's a potentially costly sequence of mistakes that were notable in their absence prior to that.

Bursik gets a lot of grief if he has the same run of incidents with his context rather than Smith's imo.

I'm not suggesting he gets dropped, I'm not saying he's got any business being 10th on that list. I just think that a Jambo website vaulting in to watch a small sample of games has some ammo with some costly and potentially costly moments over that run of games - without having seen the other keepers on the list, I'd be surprised if there are many others with a recent run like that. Actually, I watched the Rangers vs Celtic game and tbf I thought Schmeichel was ropey in that game.

I have every confidence he'll turn it around but in a poorer Hibs team that isn't scoring as many goals as we are currently (Auntie's baws, I know) - I think he's getting more grief for costly mistakes.

Surely when you watch that Celtic goal again you can see that Ekpiteta is most culpable?

As for the Killie goal. Murray has been given a free shot at goal from 10 yards out. I don't think you can ever be blaming a keeper there for not saving it.

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 01:02 PM

This is like something Stewart would come up with :faf:

It's just a bit of fun and a loads of decent keepers didn't make their top ten

JimBHibees

22-03-2025, 01:04 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

The recent derbies have obviously irked absolutely brilliant 🤩

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 01:09 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Smith has played absolutely faultlessly in the last two Hibs games at Celtic and Killie.
Awesome if he can stay in that groove for the next 7 games.

Worst mistakes were:
goal against Aberdeen in his first game so discarding that
goal against Celtic in our victory at ER so no points cost to that
at disallowed goals v Celtic (shared with Ekpiteta) in same game and in win v Dundee Utd so no points cost to them

Fair to say he has cost us no points since his first game unless I have missed a costly error.
Also fair to say every goalkeeper in our league has cost their teams goals with mistakes this season.

Smith has done very well and looks at home on the pitch now after not playing much in the last 5 years.

Re the list, it's just a bit of fun and a loads of decent keepers didn't make their top ten.
10 of those of the top of my head: Carson and McCracken at Dundee, Clark at Hearts, Kelly at Rangers, McCrorie and O'Hora at Kilmarnock, Doohan at Aberdeen, Laidlaw at Ross County, Bain at Celtic, Balcombe at St Mirren and Motherwell,

HFC93

22-03-2025, 01:24 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

The podcast is ran by a Hearts fan and is riddled with Hearts fans.

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 01:28 PM

Terrace podcast getting rightly hammered on social media for this.

On the back of their poorly worded tweet about Porteous during the Scotland game - its not been a good week for them.

What was the tweet about Porteous?

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 02:06 PM

The podcast is run by a Hearts fan and 2 Hibs, 2 Hearts, a Raith Rovers, a Motherwell, a Kilmarnock, a Stenhousemuir, a Rangers and a Celtic fan are contributors

Sorted that for you.
The Terrace has been the best Scottish football podcast for a long time and their coverage of the 3 leagues below ours by Telfer and McGuigan is absolutely off the charts good.
All the guys on the podcast love Scottish football, are knowledgeable from watching a lot of games every week and they are intelligent enough to avoid more than fun bias towards their teams. One of the Hibs supporter contributors, Tony Anderson, is a really funny and vocal guy so Hibs more than get equal coverage if that is important to you.

P.S.It should be noted that the contributors aren't so good on their telly programme where they can't swear or make the jokes and comments they make in the podcast.

LaMotta

22-03-2025, 02:27 PM

What was the tweet about Porteous?

https://x.com/terracepodcast/status/1902836490016522259

They claimed it was a jokey/supportive tweet for Porto and seemed perplexed that people thought otherwise - but if it was meant to be supportive then it certainly is poorly drafted, as it looked like they were having a go at him which is why it led to people criticising them.

Sorted that for you.
The Terrace has been the best Scottish football podcast for a long time and their coverage of the 3 leagues below ours by Telfer and McGuigan is absolutely off the charts good.
All the guys on the podcast love Scottish football, are knowledgeable from watching a lot of games every week and they are intelligent enough to avoid more than fun bias towards their teams. One of the Hibs supporter contributors, Tony Anderson, is a really funny and vocal guy so Hibs more than get equal coverage if that is important to you.

P.S.It should be noted that the contributors aren't so good on their telly programme where they can't swear or make the jokes and comments they make in the podcast.

I like the podcast overall - usually a good listen.

B.H.F.C

22-03-2025, 02:54 PM

Surely when you watch that Celtic goal again you can see that Ekpiteta is most culpable?

As for the Killie goal. Murray has been given a free shot at goal from 10 yards out. I don't think you can ever be blaming a keeper there for not saving it.

I wouldn’t have him down as being at fault for the disallowed goal v Celtic, I would for the goal that stood in that game though.

The Killie goal I think is debatable. When you see it back, he actually dives past the ball. If Murray catches it properly he probably ends up with a better chance of saving it. I think he’s tried to anticipate where it’s going and been done by a scuffed shot. If anything, any slight nick from Rocky knocked it more towards him and I’m not sure that’s played a part.

I agree with Smartie’s general point about him over the last month or so. St Mirren and Celtic away were really, really good but I think he had a few moments over the other 3 or 4 games. I’d include Tannadice in that, I thought he got away with one at the disallowed goal (I’m sure Gray even mentioned that one in his post match about him being too far towards his front post or words to that effect).

cameronw-hfc

22-03-2025, 02:55 PM

The podcast is ran by a Hearts fan and is riddled with Hearts fans.

Also got a few Hibs fans that are regulars. Don't get the hate they get. Good podcast that does more than anyone else for the Scottish game when it comes to coverage and spends most of their time NOT talking about the ugly sisters.

They don't always get it right imo with these lists but they're pretty open about it being their opinion and know it will be taken poorly by some.

Compared to Open Goal and Sportsound, these guys are a breath of fresh air.

Disagree with them but I can understand it. We see Smith every week and there's still some Hibs fans unsure so not an insane thought other teams fans that don't see him as much haven't been fully swayed yet.

The Modfather

22-03-2025, 03:01 PM

Surely when you watch that Celtic goal again you can see that Ekpiteta is most culpable?

As for the Killie goal. Murray has been given a free shot at goal from 10 yards out. I don't think you can ever be blaming a keeper there for not saving it.

The way I saw the Killie goal was that Murray scuffed it into the middle of the net, including a minor deflection that doesn’t really impact the shot. It went in the part of the goal where Smith was standing previously. He, understandably, tried to guess where the shot is going to go, otherwise it’s a basic catch and 3 points. Not a glaring error, but one I’d be looking for my keeper to save.

LaMotta

22-03-2025, 03:04 PM

I wouldn’t have him down as being at fault for the disallowed goal v Celtic, I would for the goal that stood in that game though.

The Killie goal I think is debatable. When you see it back, he actually dives past the ball. If Murray catches it properly he probably ends up with a better chance of saving it. I think he’s tried to anticipate where it’s going and been done by a scuffed shot. If anything, any slight nick from Rocky knocked it more towards him and I’m not sure that’s played a part.

I agree with Smartie’s general point about him over the last month or so. St Mirren and Celtic away were really, really good but I think he had a few moments over the other 3 or 4 games. I’d include Tannadice in that, I thought he got away with one at the disallowed goal (I’m sure Gray even mentioned that one in his post match about him being too far towards his front post or words to that effect).

All fair points. I actually don't even think Rocky touched the ball v Killie - I think Smith gambled that Murray would put it in the corner. He almost mis-hit it in to the ground and the plastic pitch ensured it bounced over Smith - think he was just unlucky tbh.

I think generally though that keepers are always going to have "moments" - as I said earlier I've seen worse from Schmeichel, Butland and Walton in the last 3-4 weeks and I think there is a wee bit too much being made of Smith supposedly having ropey moments.

Viva_Palmeiras

22-03-2025, 03:37 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

any one can compile a list is not a sign of talent or knowledge.
Nick Hornby has a lot to answer for.
it can also an easy and lazy way to fill content - see end of year Christmas “countdowns”

All-time Hearts Fannies
Rousset
The Tatooed lady
Skatchel
Lock
the muppet with the crap hair and beard on Off The Terrace

etc…

Since452

22-03-2025, 03:41 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Clueless, biased or both.

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 06:08 PM

https://x.com/terracepodcast/status/1902836490016522259

They claimed it was a jokey/supportive tweet for Porto and seemed perplexed that people thought otherwise - but if it was meant to be supportive then it certainly is poorly drafted, as it looked like they were having a go at him which is why it led to people criticising them.

I like the podcast overall - usually a good listen.

Reads like a jokey post of the type you would make whilst watching the game.
There is nothing in the tweet that wasn't similar to what a lot of folk said on here at the same time and what most Scotland supporters would have been thinking.
First Porto Scotland appearance since his massive sending off v Germany and he risked another with a needless wild follow through.

Coincidentally, I was watching him playing for Preston against Sunderland 2 weeks ago.
Preston were 1 up but under pressure in the last 5 minutes and Ryan decided to cheat. He did his pretending to have a head injury thing to get the game stopped but it bit Ryan and Preston on the arse when the referee made him leave the field and the opposition scored when he was standing on the sidelines.
He is 26 on Tuesday and his decision making is still poor.

Mcbizz1998

22-03-2025, 06:10 PM

Who cares what those balding jambo nerds on view from the terrace say?

They are absolute gimps and their programme is brutal.

PHeffernan

22-03-2025, 06:14 PM

any one can compile a list is not a sign of talent or knowledge.
Nick Hornby has a lot to answer for.
it can also an easy and lazy way to fill content - see end of year Christmas “countdowns”

All-time Hearts Fannies
Rousset
The Tatooed lady
Skatchel
Lock
the muppet with the crap hair and beard on Off The Terrace

etc…

:greengrin:aok:

andrew70

23-03-2025, 12:32 PM

The most pointless lot on tv and the internet. Make Boyd look coherent.

PHeffernan

23-03-2025, 06:14 PM

The most pointless lot on tv and the internet. Make Boyd look coherent.

Pot kettle :wink:

LaMotta

23-03-2025, 10:45 PM

Reads like a jokey post of the type you would make whilst watching the game.
There is nothing in the tweet that wasn't similar to what a lot of folk said on here at the same time and what most Scotland supporters would have been thinking.
First Porto Scotland appearance since his massive sending off v Germany and he risked another with a needless wild follow through.

Coincidentally, I was watching him playing for Preston against Sunderland 2 weeks ago.
Preston were 1 up but under pressure in the last 5 minutes and Ryan decided to cheat. He did his pretending to have a head injury thing to get the game stopped but it bit Ryan and Preston on the arse when the referee made him leave the field and the opposition scored when he was standing on the sidelines.
He is 26 on Tuesday and his decision making is still poor.

The post came across to many people completely the opposite way from what they meant it to, so it was a failure of a post. It looked critical of him, but they later claimed it was meant to be supportive of him.

You've proved that by misunderstading what they subsequently said it meant!

LaMotta

05-04-2025, 04:57 PM

YETI1875

05-04-2025, 05:04 PM

Another excellent performance from Smith today despite sustained pressure, comfortably outshining his fellow country man who has 9 international caps for England.

Is anyone still not convinced he is good enough to be a Hibs number 1?:cb
One decent save,dealt with everything else no probs,he’s a big part of the hibs
turnaround
Looks very confident
New deal and a couple of quid on the table please

Donegal Hibby

05-04-2025, 05:08 PM

Another excellent performance from Smith today despite sustained pressure, comfortably outshining his fellow country man who has 9 international caps for England.

Is anyone still not convinced he is good enough to be a Hibs number 1?:cb

Keeps playing the way he is , I don’t think it matters who comes in , Smudge should be our NO 1 next season.

BILLYHIBS

05-04-2025, 05:09 PM

Was outstanding at Parkhead and very good today

No complaints

Not In The Know

05-04-2025, 05:37 PM

He was great today.

JimBHibees

05-04-2025, 05:41 PM

Simply a brilliant signing. So composed and confident. Well done again Jordan :thumbsup:

Shrekko

05-04-2025, 05:41 PM

He was brilliant today - absolutely faultless.

I loved that corner where they tried to pen him with 2 players and put in a swinger which he simply sidestepped them all and caught cleanly. I didn’t think he’d ever do stuff like that. He’s been tremendous and gets better.

Bridge hibs

05-04-2025, 05:44 PM

Hibs No1 💚

gbhibby

05-04-2025, 05:52 PM

He seems to get the club.

JohnM1875

05-04-2025, 05:56 PM

He seems to get the club.

Yup, lucky for us he's also a really really good goalkeeper.

tamig

05-04-2025, 05:59 PM

He seems to get the club.

Think he’s just loving playing regular football again and is feeling the love from the stands. His confidence has grown massively during this magnificent run. A few shaky moments about a month ago but was imperious today.

GloryGlory

05-04-2025, 06:04 PM

He seems to get the club.

Given he has been a bit part player and mostly sub goalie at his previous clubs you've got to say the guy must be living in dreamland, cloud nine and seventh heaven at the moment at the way his career has suddenly blossomed. Been a part of a tremendous team effort getting great results against the likes of Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen in sold out stadiums. Good on the lad! :greengrin

GloryGlory

05-04-2025, 06:06 PM

theonlywayisup

05-04-2025, 06:10 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmo_CSSWUAAuaRr?format=jpg&name=medium

...wow.

Butland 3rd best! Jordan Smith 10th best!

:faf::faf::faf:

Hibs Go Bragh

05-04-2025, 06:22 PM

Think he’s just loving playing regular football again and is feeling the love from the stands. His confidence has grown massively during this magnificent run. A few shaky moments about a month ago but was imperious today.

His confidence must be through the roof! Brought in as an obvious No 2, had to sit and watch possibly the worst keeper we’ve ever seen and then thrown in when we’re bottom of the league and shipping goals for fun!

He’s gone to pittodrie, tynie and Ibrox and won the lot!

I’ve no idea how to post photos but the boy in South Park walking around with his bollocks in a wheel barrow is Jordan Smith 😂

Unseen work

05-04-2025, 06:30 PM

Brilliant save from Dessers at 1-0

Well done

Wilson

05-04-2025, 06:39 PM

You don't know that. I hope we can sign better but I also hope he can improve.

You don't have to know. We're all guessing on here. I'd bet on him starting the season with the gloves. Whether anyone thinks he's number one for the long term.

His position to lose, for me.

Donegal Hibby

05-04-2025, 09:22 PM

Butland 3rd best! Jordan Smith 10th best!

:faf::faf::faf:

https://youtu.be/n5aUZchUFI0?si=64K4evOe7SZNUomE 😂😂😂

HIBS NUTS

05-04-2025, 09:23 PM

Another really good game .

ruthven_raiders

05-04-2025, 09:29 PM

Another really good game .

He keeps improving, he's totally won me over, thought ok maybe as a back up he will be fine, but next season he will be our no 1 with someone else coming in to challenge him. Just shows if you get games the confidence can grow and tho he's not the tallest he makes up for it in many other ways ... He probably thought he'd be a no 2 for life.....

He's here!

06-04-2025, 09:24 AM

One decent save,dealt with everything else no probs,he’s a big part of the hibs
turnaround
Looks very confident
New deal and a couple of quid on the table please

He's already signed a new deal hasn't he?

Stanton Spence

06-04-2025, 09:42 AM

He's already signed a new deal hasn't he?

He has mate and I’ve been one of his biggest critics but I’ve seen a different keeper in our last two visits to Glasgow and he’s slowly making me change my opinion

Allant1981

06-04-2025, 09:52 AM

He has mate and I’ve been one of his biggest critics but I’ve seen a different keeper in our last two visits to Glasgow and he’s slowly making me change my opinion

He has been playing well for a while now, not just on our last 2 visits to Glasgow, anyone that hasnt changed their opinion on him now likely aren't going to

Stanton Spence

06-04-2025, 10:01 AM

He has been playing well for a while now, not just on our last 2 visits to Glasgow, anyone that hasnt changed their opinion on him now likely aren't going to
Maybe so but we’re all intitled to our opinions

Donegal Hibby

06-04-2025, 10:04 AM

With Schmeichel out , Butland making mistakes . Is there a better keeper in our league than Smith? .

Allant1981

06-04-2025, 10:05 AM

Maybe so but we’re all intitled to our opinions

Of course but not sure what else he can do now to change anyone's opinions, we have seen what type of keeper he is, he is a more than capable keeper at this level

lucky

06-04-2025, 10:57 AM

He is an average keeper but the best we've got. Hibs will sign another keeper in the summer who will compete with him to our No1

Donegal Hibby

06-04-2025, 11:01 AM

He is an average keeper but the best we've got. Hibs will sign another keeper in the summer who will compete with him to our No1

Save percentage is one of the best in the league , surely he’s a cut above being average?

Brooster

06-04-2025, 11:02 AM

Great keeper with a great attitude. What a difference he's made since he came in.

roo62

26-04-2025, 10:04 PM

Great keeper with a great attitude. What a difference he's made since he came in.

A wee shout out for Jordan Smith again today thought he was safe, good handling, confident and is looking more and more like the calibre of a first choice keeper. If only he had started the season - can't help feeling 3rd place would have been done and dusted now.

Malonga's Cat

26-04-2025, 11:20 PM

BILLYHIBS

27-04-2025, 06:25 AM

Get’s better every game starting to look like a #1

theonlywayisup

27-04-2025, 07:16 AM

A wee shout out for Jordan Smith again today thought he was safe, good handling, confident and is looking more and more like the calibre of a first choice keeper. If only he had started the season - can't help feeling 3rd place would have been done and dusted now.

Yes, agree!

During the match, I was thinking how good is his kicking with both feet. One minute he's kicking them forward with his left foot, but if needed he's also able to launch them with his right. He's better kicking the ball on his less dominant side than many outfield players.

And what about the control for the ridiculous back pass that was launched to him. I was envisaging him taking a heavy touch straight to the Aberdeen player who was closing him down. But no, better control than some outfield players.

It also took a wonder goal to concede our first goal in over 360 minutes of football.

matty_f

27-04-2025, 07:20 AM

Smith had a really good game yesterday. Don’t think he could do anything about the goal but his all round game was excellent yesterday.

HIBS NUTS

27-04-2025, 07:47 AM

I thought he was excellent yesterday, almost everything he done was spot on.

flash

27-04-2025, 07:53 AM

His decision making and handling have improved enormously since he came in and he is more than good enough.

No keeper on earth saves that goal, it was a ridiculously good finish.

JimBHibees

27-04-2025, 08:22 AM

His decision making and handling have improved enormously since he came in and he is more than good enough.

No keeper on earth saves that goal, it was a ridiculously good finish.

Yep confident commanding very good decision making and handling. Best goalie we have had in a while

Pretty Boy

27-04-2025, 08:26 AM

He looked really confident coming and claiming crosses yesterday which was probably his biggest weakness when he first came into the side.

Surely no one has suggested he should save the goal? I haven't seen anyone do so but a couple of posts above suggest someone maybe had, I can't think that there would even be a discussion to be had there. Some goals aren't howlers but keepers still look at what they could have done better. Some you just forget about because there was nothing you can do. Yesterday was the latter.

If the rumours of Paulsen coming in are true then goalkeeper is a department in which we look very strong going into next season.

JimBHibees

27-04-2025, 08:29 AM

Unseen work

27-04-2025, 10:41 PM

Thought he was brilliant yesterday again.

Really good keeper.

Whoever we sign next season in goals will need to be playing to an extremely high standard to start ahead of him

Ronniekirk

28-04-2025, 11:20 AM

Given he was brought as no 2 and his history suggested that might be his level , he has taken his opportunity and steadily improved to the point he clearly is our established No 1 Delighted for him

Ribs1875

28-04-2025, 12:56 PM

I hope he's number 1 for the gloves and have Johnson backup next season with a view to becoming number 1 further down the line. Seen keepers like Smith come and go in Scotland to get a decent moves to teams down south as backup. Mark Gillespie was pretty average for Motherwell and has been 3rd choice at Newcastle since 2020.

HendoDelivered

28-04-2025, 01:33 PM

How good was that first touch after that sketchy back pass that came down with snow on it? 😂😂👌🏼👌🏼

Donegal Hibby

29-04-2025, 10:32 AM

Thought Smith showed his quality in our last game . Whoever the keeper is we sign in the summer to challenge Smith there’s no doubt in Smith should remain our No. 1 keeper.

Centre Hawf

29-04-2025, 12:12 PM

Thought Smith showed his quality in our last game . Whoever the keeper is we sign in the summer to challenge Smith there’s no doubt in Smith should remain our No. 1 keeper.

Have to admit while I've been happier with him and was okay with him being our number 1 this season I always harboured a thought in my mind that next season we still needed an upgrade. But more recently, and Saturday especially, I've came away thinking he's actually into the full flow and beginning to look the part. Would be hard to drop him for anyone at this point unless they were a clear cut upgrade.

Donegal Hibby

29-04-2025, 12:19 PM

Have to admit while I've been happier with him and was okay with him being our number 1 this season I always harboured a thought in my mind that next season we still needed an upgrade. But more recently, and Saturday especially, I've came away thinking he's actually into the full flow and beginning to look the part. Would be hard to drop him for anyone at this point unless they were a clear cut upgrade.

I’ve been thinking on the guy we were getting linked with from Bournemouth who’s meant to be a outstanding keeper..

Problem with that one for me is if Smith continues the way he’s playing to the end of the season then I think he should imo start as No 1 next season ( jerseys his to lose ) .. would Bournemouth want to loan us a young keeper that might be on the bench ?

Centre Hawf

29-04-2025, 12:22 PM

I’ve been thinking on the guy we were getting linked with from Bournemouth who’s meant to be a outstanding keeper..

Problem with that one for me is if Smith continues the way he’s playing to the end of the season then I think he should imo start as No 1 next season ( jerseys his to lose ) .. would Bournemouth want to loan us a young keeper that might be on the bench ?

I think ultimately whoever will help us win more games should play. At the moment Smith isn't giving me much reason to doubt he's that guy for now at least.

If this A-League lad comes in then he'll have to show it rather than come in expecting it. As you say Bournemouth might not fancy that for him and want him playing every minute possible, in that case he should probably be moved elsewhere.