Scott Allan

His vision for the cross on the first goal today was inspirational. It had to be a great finish as well of course but without Scotty ‘trying something’, the goal would never have been scored!!

Health permitting, he should play as often as he can imo.

One swallow doesn’t make a summer but he looked totally different today and basically brilliant for most of that half.

Him coming on at halftime totally lifted the crowd which had been really flat up until that point. His pass for the first goal was sublime, we simply have to find a way to fit him into the team every week. All the talk about him not being the player he used to be was utter nonsense and not based on anything other than the fact that he had a health problem. Scott Allan is one of the best players I’ve ever seen in a hibs shirt and the fact that so many fans were prepared to write him off bemuses me, more worryingly our manager was willing to swap him for a player that couldn’t lace his boots. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

I also see that his detractors are now inventing stories about him not training properly. :rolleyes: I’m not having that.

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Originally Posted by BlackSheep

I have it on good authority that Scott has been quite lazy in training earlier in the season, which Jack Ross took a disliking to.

He is now back screwing the nut as they say as he realises hard work gets you picked over talent in Ross’s eyes.

According to my source Ross has changed the mentality of the club since coming in, for then better, emphasis on hard work and fitness.

I think it’s clear to see that Scott is getting more minutes as he is proving he is worth them… on the downside Scott’s health has also been a factor in his training, whether it’s stopped him going the extra mile or he is conscious of over doing it.

Catch 22 for Allan cos if he puts in the effort he’ll get game time, but it could also exasperate his health issues.

Fantastic from him today, definitely one of the most intelligent footballers I’ve seen play.

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It was mentioned on the PM board.

I always like to think that we should have a place for game changing talented footballer at Hibs.

Scott Allan is that. I remember hearing that players like Willie Hamilton and Ally MaCleod weren't the best trainers but to be honest I never paid to watch them train.



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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

Him coming on at halftime totally lifted the crowd which had been really flat up until that point. His pass for the first goal was sublime, we simply have to find a way to fit him into the team every week. All the talk about him not being the player he used to be was utter nonsense and not based on anything other than the fact that he had a health problem. Scott Allan is one of the best players I’ve ever seen in a hibs shirt and the fact that so many fans were prepared to write him off bemuses me, more worryingly our manager was willing to swap him for a player that couldn’t lace his boots. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

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Good post M'lud agree 100%......he was involved in practically everything we created

I thought he looked miles sharper today though.

I’ve always been a fan and he showed us what he’s capable of today but he hasn’t looked fit enough to stake a realistic claim for a starting slot until today.

Maybe also worth remembering that when he first joined, he took a few months to get up to speed. He looked sluggish and ordinary in a Hibs team that was toiling, it was possibly late October or November by the time he hit his stride.

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Originally Posted by Hibeewilly

Good post M'lud agree 100%......he was involved in practically everything we created

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He changed the game. We were dreadful in the first half.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

I also see that his detractors are now inventing stories about him not training properly. :rolleyes: I’m not having that.

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I couldn’t be anywhere further from being a Scott Allan detractor, but I heard it too.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

He changed the game. We were dreadful in the first half.

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Absolutely. I'm glad the deal that would have taken him to St Mirren didn't go through. There's no way our defence/midfield could handle Scott Allan.....his foresight is on a different level

Not a big fan but he made a big difference today. Good ball to the back post for the equaliser and generally did the simple things well and didn't lose possession. Held the ball really well in tight areas too and his decision making was much better than usual which meant he never gave the ball away cheaply that I can remember. Most of the good things we did involved Scottie and it was due to him getting the ball moving quickly and simply something I want to see him do more.

Hard to believe but his defending was actually worse than normal. He is never going to be brilliant when we don't have the ball but he at least needs to make some effort. I'm with one of the posters on the match day thread, when we went ahead, I would have considered taking him off. The half will have done him good and Jack Ross will see he can still make a difference but if we are starting to be put under pressure then he is a man short

Changed the game, lifted the crowd and he’s a joy to watch. I don’t know why he’s not playing more but he’s an essential part of the squad as far as I’m concerned. Players who try things win games (although admittedly not this one unfortunately).

JR spoke well about Scott on the radio and made it clear they talk regularly and get on well.

Scott wants to play. Ross wants to win games for Hibs. Those 2 things aren't mutually exclusive. Ross made it clear SA has to take the chances when he gets them and said he had done that today. We all know what a fit, focused and sharp Scott Allan can do, so does the manager.

Absolutely changed the game today. His willingness to go forward gave the team and the fans a lift which eventually got us ahead.

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

JR spoke well about Scott on the radio and made it clear they talk regularly and get on well.

Scott wants to play. Ross wants to win games for Hibs. Those 2 things aren't mutually exclusive. Ross made it clear SA has to take the chances when he gets them and said he had done that today. We all know what a fit, focused and sharp Scott Allan can do, so does the manager.

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Today has to have pushed him forward for a start. He looked far more like his old self, right from the minute he came on.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

I also see that his detractors are now inventing stories about him not training properly. :rolleyes: I’m not having that.

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Definitely not an Allan detractor either. Never had a bad word to say of him.

The info I get is from a youth team player… not the PM board as some may suggest.

I’d love to see Scott starting every week, unfortunately if he does I don’t see him playing many 90 minute matches from what I’ve been told.

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

JR spoke well about Scott on the radio and made it clear they talk regularly and get on well.

Scott wants to play. Ross wants to win games for Hibs. Those 2 things aren't mutually exclusive. Ross made it clear SA has to take the chances when he gets them and said he had done that today. We all know what a fit, focused and sharp Scott Allan can do, so does the manager.

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Exactly this… Ross and Allan are not by anyway enemies but when it comes down to football Ross demands very high standards and Scott wasn’t hitting those marks, the shock of potentially leaving has got him buckling down now and friendship/relationships aside, it hard working players that Ross favours… may this be the fresh start Allan was needing (or the kick up the backside).

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

Him coming on at halftime totally lifted the crowd which had been really flat up until that point. His pass for the first goal was sublime, we simply have to find a way to fit him into the team every week. All the talk about him not being the player he used to be was utter nonsense and not based on anything other than the fact that he had a health problem. Scott Allan is one of the best players I’ve ever seen in a hibs shirt and the fact that so many fans were prepared to write him off bemuses me, more worryingly our manager was willing to swap him for a player that couldn’t lace his boots. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

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:top marks:top marks spot :top markson post :agree:

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Originally Posted by wookie70

Not a big fan but he made a big difference today. Good ball to the back post for the equaliser and generally did the simple things well and didn't lose possession. Held the ball really well in tight areas too and his decision making was much better than usual which meant he never gave the ball away cheaply that I can remember. Most of the good things we did involved Scottie and it was due to him getting the ball moving quickly and simply something I want to see him do more.

Hard to believe but his defending was actually worse than normal. He is never going to be brilliant when we don't have the ball but he at least needs to make some effort. I'm with one of the posters on the match day thread, when we went ahead, I would have considered taking him off. The half will have done him good and Jack Ross will see he can still make a difference but if we are starting to be put under pressure then he is a man short

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Jeez. I'm glad your not the manager. Scott was a joy to watch today. He changes games and his touches and vision is the stuff I am happy to pay to watch at ER. Hibs class.

Allan has some guile about him. He'll be even better when he's fully fit.

Ross hasn’t got 100% off the fans prob lucky if 75% imho

For him to allow Allan leave in the window gone by is a red flag

I am no big Ross fan at all but he has improved the team since hecky

Football ain’t great consistent enough for me personally

But Scott Allan being allowed to leave is poor judgment.

There are plenty others at Easter road way before Scott Allan should have been even considered letting go to st Mirren.

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Originally Posted by heretoday

Allan has some guile about him. He'll be even better when he's fully fit.

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Think thats the issue though mate. I dont think Scotty will ever be fully fit again and be able to deliver a full 90 minutes at the top level.

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Originally Posted by Bostonhibby

I always like to think that we should have a place for game changing talented footballer at Hibs.

Scott Allan is that. I remember hearing that players like Willie Hamilton and Ally MaCleod weren't the best trainers but to be honest I never paid to watch them train.



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Absolutely, a player who can change a game and make it look all so easy is worth paying to see, how much have we missed his vision in the middle of the park.

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Originally Posted by heretoday

Allan has some guile about him. He'll be even better when he's fully fit.

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He’s fully fit now?

He was brilliant when he came on I thought in an attacking sense. I think his position has changed and is probably a number 10 now rather than an attacking midfielder.

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Originally Posted by Nicho87

Ross hasn’t got 100% off the fans prob lucky if 75% imho

For him to allow Allan leave in the window gone by is a red flag

I am no big Ross fan at all but he has improved the team since hecky

Football ain’t great consistent enough for me personally

But Scott Allan being allowed to leave is poor judgment.

There are plenty others at Easter road way before Scott Allan should have been even considered letting go to st Mirren.

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I’m a huge Scott Allan fan but I wouldn’t be using this as a stick to beat Ross with.

The Scott Allan we saw today we haven’t seen for a while.

Ross has actually used Allan a fair amount and even if only through necessity has continued to give him opportunities.

Bobby Williamson will forever be blighted by a transfer that didn’t even happen.

Who knows - this might end up being the making of Allan, Ross and Hibs, a well timed wee kick up the backside.

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Originally Posted by Lancs Harp

Think thats the issue though mate. I dont think Scotty will ever be fully fit again and be able to deliver a full 90 minutes at the top level.

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He can deliver the 45 he delivered today any time he likes though.

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Originally Posted by Smartie

He can deliver the 45 he delivered today any time he likes though.

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Quite possibly but going forward will Hibs be happy paying someone what we pay Scotty to deliver 45 mins, 30 mins, 15 mins every now and then? Ive enjoyed greatly his contribution to Hibs over the years but Id be surprised if he was Hibs player next season.

Allan has said numerous times he’s as fit as he’s ever been and as fit as he’s gonna get without playing week in week out, can understand his heading dropping being hooked in our 1st European game despite having a good pre season then getting over looked for others no where near his level. Seeing jack ross favourites play through poor form or straight back in from injury. Guys played 2 half games and got 2 assists. Play him every week and he’ll guarantee you assists and goals.
Also IMO No fault of his for 2nd goal today he’s passed the goal scorer onto doig. Doig needs to attack that and clear it away. Not for the 1st time doigs inability to defend has cost us along with mcginn and macey making repeated mistakes leading to goals.


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Originally Posted by tmb1875

Allan has said numerous times he’s as fit as he’s ever been and as fit as he’s gonna get without playing week in week out, can understand his heading dropping being hooked in our 1st European game despite having a good pre season then getting over looked for others no where near his level. Seeing jack ross favourites play through poor form or straight back in from injury. Guys played 2 half games and got 2 assists. Play him every week and he’ll guarantee you assists and goals.
Also IMO No fault of his for 2nd goal today he’s passed the goal scorer onto doig. Doig needs to attack that and clear it away. Not for the 1st time doigs inability to defend has cost us along with mcginn and macey making repeated mistakes leading to goals.


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Jack Ross’ favourites 😂😂😂