Josh Campbell

Going by this article it looks like Josh Campbell is probably going to be playing regularly under Gray who sees him playing as a 10 , 8 or even a 6 too .

Gray seems to rate Campbells workrate and versatility.

Big season for him and hopefully he grabs his chance , certainly off to a good start in the first couple of pre-season games ..

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.c...ission-4691359

Which means if we are going with a midfield 3 and assuming Newell plays most weeks it’s going to be Campbell,Newell and one other 😫

Josh Campbell has basically none of the skills required to play 6. That won't happen.

8 or 10 sure.

Goalscoring, hard working midfielder. Whats not to like? :aok:

The EEN article suggests that he will be a number 10. It also talks in the headline about a new forward and a marquee signing but then nothing mentioned about that in the actual
article!

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Originally Posted by Jones28

Goalscoring, hard working midfielder. Whats not to like? :aok:

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I'm with you, good prospect who lost his way a bit being used in various positions. I'm giving him the chance in the role SDG envisages.

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Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

Josh Campbell has basically none of the skills required to play 6. That won't happen.

8 or 10 sure.

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You’ve got an unhealthy obsession with posting negatively about Josh Campbell.
Everyone knows how you feel about him,don’t you think you should at least let a post or thread stew a while before posting?
Becoming obvious you are on a campaign to shoot down any positivity about the player.
If I was you I’d get used to Josh starting and playing a big part in the side because he’s highly regarded by many including David Gray.

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Originally Posted by tonyrougier123

You’ve got an unhealthy obsession with posting negatively about Josh Campbell.
Everyone knows how you feel about him,don’t you think you should at least let a post or thread stew a while before posting?
Becoming obvious you are on a campaign to shoot down any positivity about the player.
If I was you I’d get used to Josh starting and playing a big part in the side because he’s highly regarded by many including David Gray.

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How about, instead of replying to my username, reply to my post.

Josh Campbell doesn't have the skills to play 6. At all.

He does have to skills to play 8 and 10.

I have no agenda against him. Hard working, good hibby, nice guy. He is not some complete footballer.

Id love for him to play a big part next season.

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Originally Posted by Jones28

Goalscoring, hard working midfielder. Whats not to like? :aok:

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. Exactly right

Could be the new Pat McGinlay. He reminds me of the way Pat played particularly with arriving late in teh box but having the engine to get back too. Hardworking goal scorers are not 10 a penny

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Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

How about, instead of replying to my username, reply to my post.

Josh Campbell doesn't have the skills to play 6. At all.

He does have to skills to play 8 and 10.

I have no agenda against him. Hard working, good hibby, nice guy. He is not some complete footballer.

Id love for him to play a big part next season.

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Actually I see him as 10 mainly box to box,I feel results are better when he plays, I think he tries to take on too much responsibility at times on the park. I feel if he zoned in on his duties he’d be one of the best midfielders we’ve produced in a long long time. I feel also you are very harsh about his technical ability,he’s a fast working fast moving player and at times that can lead to slack play,however I’ve seen him cross and thread some lovely balls. Got to be honest he’s one of my favourite academy players for ages. Love his attitude and work rate. He must be a nightmare to play against loses his man often and breaks free. Also puts pressure on opponents to make quick decisions.
I’m delighted David Gray sees in him what I do.

The potential for the laddie is there to kick on in a big way and I’d personally be offering him a new deal, Lewis Ferguson territory for me could command a big fee in future,or plough away at hibs for his career balls in his court as Gray alluded too.

I’d want to see Josh vastly improve on the ball before I’d want to see him starting in midfield. Much as I respect his work rate and his ability to chip in with a few goals, we really need a more dynamic middle 3. I’d prefer the 10 to have a far better passing ability than Josh, would love him to prove me wrong but I have my doubt.

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Originally Posted by hibee-boys

I’d want to see Josh vastly improve on the ball before I’d want to see him starting in midfield. Much as I respect his work rate and his ability to chip in with a few goals, we really need a more dynamic middle 3. I’d prefer the 10 to have a far better passing ability than Josh, would love him to prove me wrong but I have my doubt.

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Couldn't agree more, if he is going to be a key player it's going to be a very long season.

Despite our midfield not being great last season, I actually feel that between Amos, Newell, Campbell and NMH we have a strong bunch to chose from. It’s the tactics that need to change and I’m feeling positive that David Gray is going to get them right more often than not.

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Originally Posted by tonyrougier123

Actually I see him as 10 mainly box to box,I feel results are better when he plays, I think he tries to take on too much responsibility at times on the park. I feel if he zoned in on his duties he’d be one of the best midfielders we’ve produced in a long long time. I feel also you are very harsh about his technical ability,he’s a fast working fast moving player and at times that can lead to slack play,however I’ve seen him cross and thread some lovely balls. Got to be honest he’s one of my favourite academy players for ages. Love his attitude and work rate. He must be a nightmare to play against loses his man often and breaks free. Also puts pressure on opponents to make quick decisions.
I’m delighted David Gray sees in him what I do.

The potential for the laddie is there to kick on in a big way and I’d personally be offering him a new deal, Lewis Ferguson territory for me could command a big fee in future,or plough away at hibs for his career balls in his court as Gray alluded too.

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You could well be right, but still, not one part of his kit if suited to a deep role. Never seen him play a great long pass, short passing isn't great, gets caught in possession, doesn't hold position. His good attributes are basically causing havoc in the opposition box and closing down.

He could be a good player for us, but never as a 6.

I like Josh. When he is fit and playing well he adds to our midfield. Just needs creative players around him, but I like his work rate and goal threat.

Stick in Josh .🤝

Two footed goalscorers who can tackle and head a ball aren't ten a penny. He is a much better bet than the invisible man we keep talking about every transfer window and who, even if he signs, is rarely better, stronger or harder working than Josh.

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Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

You could well be right, but still, not one part of his kit if suited to a deep role. Never seen him play a great long pass, short passing isn't great, gets caught in possession, doesn't hold position. His good attributes are basically causing havoc in the opposition box and closing down.

He could be a good player for us, but never as a 6.

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This covers it. Campbell is all about disruption of the opposition backline which makes chances for him and others.
I think he is a No.10 running onto the ball.

P.S. Just read the Gray article and he also sees him as 10 so happy days

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Originally Posted by PHeffernan

This covers it. Campbell is all about disruption of the opposition backline which makes chances for him and others.
I think he is a No.10 running onto the ball.

P.S. Just read the Gray article and he also sees him as 10 so happy days

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David also said he could play a 6 or 8 also.

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Originally Posted by random sub

I like Josh. When he is fit and playing well he adds to our midfield. Just needs creative players around him, but I like his work rate and goal threat.

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So do I. Has been a bit unlucky not to score in a couple of derbies

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Originally Posted by JimBHibees

David also said he could play a 6 or 8 also.

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Just because he said could play there, doesn’t mean he can. We’ve all watched Campbell being played in the “6” position by previous managers and it was a disaster. If he is playing it should be where he performs best and that is further up the pitch.

I really wouldn’t mind Josh playing the 10 role against the Old Firm, and perhaps Hearts, as I would see his job spec a bit different. However, we would definitely need someone better on the ball when we’re trying to unlock defences.

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Just because he said could play there, doesn’t mean he can. We’ve all watched Campbell being played in the “6” position by previous managers and it was a disaster. If he is playing it should be where he performs best and that is further up the pitch.

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Pretty sure a coach and now manager wouldn’t say it if he didn’t think he could.

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Originally Posted by RIP

Two footed goalscorers who can tackle and head a ball aren't ten a penny. He is a much better bet than the invisible man we keep talking about every transfer window and who, even if he signs, is rarely better, stronger or harder working than Josh.

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Who is the player you are calling the invisible man ?

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Originally Posted by Jones28

Goalscoring, hard working midfielder. Whats not to like? :aok:

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What's possibly not to like is that on the evidence so far, he's not very good.

He continually gives the ball away - not a great trait for a midfielder.

And if was any good, other clubs would be taking note. They don't.

And before I get shouted at (like the other person on this thread who clearly doesn't think he's any good either), I'm allowed an opinion!!

I would absolutely love to be proven wrong, especially this season under Gray, but thus far, he's not been good. In my humble opinion etc etc etc....

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Originally Posted by JimBHibees

Pretty sure a coach and now manager wouldn’t say it if he didn’t think he could.

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Do you think managers are infallible?

There have been plenty examples in recent years of Hibs managers thinking players can play in positions they clearly aren’t suited to.

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Originally Posted by Cat Stanton

What's possibly not to like is that on the evidence so far, he's not very good.

He continually gives the ball away - not a great trait for a midfielder.

And if was any good, other clubs would be taking note. They don't.

And before I get shouted at (like the other person on this thread who clearly doesn't think he's any good either), I'm allowed an opinion!!

I would absolutely love to be proven wrong, especially this season under Gray, but thus far, he's not been good. In my humble opinion etc etc etc....

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You are allowed an opinion ofcourse,exclamation marks suggests you in fact are the one shouting in here.
I’ll add, that just because your opinion is he isn’t very good doesn’t make it absolute, there’s managers coaches and fellow supporters who all agree that Josh is very very capable indeed.
There is however an unhealthy amount of posts by certain accounts tearing into Josh wherever there’s praise on any thread for the player.

Most of the posts they make end in “but I want him to prove me wrong”
My opinion if I’m allowed is that part in question is complete nonsense,because they wouldn’t be posting incessantly pertaining otherwise if that was the case.

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Originally Posted by tonyrougier123

You are allowed an opinion ofcourse,exclamation marks suggests you in fact are the one shouting in here.
I’ll add, that just because your opinion is he isn’t very good doesn’t make it absolute, there’s managers coaches and fellow supporters who all agree that Josh is very very capable indeed.
There is however an unhealthy amount of posts by certain accounts tearing into Josh wherever there’s praise on any thread for the player.

Most of the posts they make end in “but I want him to prove me wrong”
My opinion if I’m allowed is that part in question is complete nonsense,because they wouldn’t be posting incessantly pertaining otherwise if that was the case.

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Are these posters tearing into josh Campbell in the room with you now?

All I see if folk discussing his ability and merit for being part of the squad. Some folk, like yourself, rate him and others don't.

I think he works hard and had a knack for the odd goal - wouldn't describe him as a goalscoring midfielder - but he's a bit of a ball watcher, is a poor passer, had a poor touch and is one I'd look to move on if an offer came in.

Is that tearing into him?

If Campbell is to be our most attack minded midfielder, he’ll need to improve a hell of a lot for me. He’s seen as a goal scoring midfielder but in over a hundred games he’s scored in 11 of them.

I accept he’s played different roles but he’s not a young laddie now so he’ll need to find some consistency if he wants to make that position his.

I think it’s a big call from Gray if Campbell is going to be a regular (which I think he will be for him).