Kevin McBride

**Long suffering** · 08-08-2009 08:30 PM

I know the real stuff has not begun yet, but what are people's thoughts so far? I must say, I've been reasonably impressed.

**Hibeescott** · 08-08-2009 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Long suffering

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I know the real stuff has not begun yet, but what are people's thoughts so far? I must say, I've been reasonably impressed.

I agree the real stuff hasn't started but I'd go as far as saying I have been very impressed.

***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 08-08-2009 08:37 PM

Brian Hamilton on a motorbike. Fact.

**WindyMiller** · 08-08-2009 08:51 PM

Does he have a Web-site?

If not, I'll hold back my thoughts for now.

**zlatan** · 08-08-2009 08:57 PM

Barely noticed him or Cregg today.

**Marty-Hibee** · 08-08-2009 09:01 PM

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Barely noticed him or Cregg today.

Not neccessarily a bad thing in terms of a defensive minded midfielder.

**~~Speedway~~** · 08-08-2009 09:23 PM

Whilst not quite on a par with his performance on Wednesday, where I felt he was brave-r, he thought he was effective again today. The highlight being that 60 yard track back run he did to get a toe in on the ball and poke it back to Maka, foiling a strong Bolton attack.

***hibbie02*** · 08-08-2009 09:24 PM

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Barely noticed him or Cregg today.

If you were watching on TV you wouldn't. I don't think the commentator had their names on his sheet. According to Europish we only had Rankin and Stevenson in midfield.

**lyonhibs** · 08-08-2009 09:26 PM

He was playing a few yards too deep today, almost like a 3rd centre back, and its true he doesn't offer too much in the way of cutting edge incisiveness, but I like his willingness to take the ball and his workrate.

Thus far, nowhere NEAR as much of a huddy as people had him penned down to be before he'd even played for the club

GGTTH

***Silversand*** · 08-08-2009 09:54 PM

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Not neccessarily a bad thing in terms of a defensive minded midfielder.

Lots of "unseen" work?

**pedroorange1875** · 08-08-2009 10:03 PM

a VERY poor mans Barry Ferguson and thats even more worrying

***matty_f*** · 09-08-2009 12:52 AM

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Whilst not quite on a par with his performance on Wednesday, where I felt he was brave-r, he thought he was effective again today. The highlight being that 60 yard track back run he did to get a toe in on the ball and poke it back to Maka, foiling a strong Bolton attack.

So far, I've liked what I've seen. Shows a real willingness to take the ball, generally finds a Hibs player with his passing, good tackler and hard working.

I think he'll be an important player this season.

**Petrie's Tache** · 09-08-2009 07:21 AM

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So far, I've liked what I've seen. Shows a real willingness to take the ball, generally finds a Hibs player with his passing, good tackler and hard working.

I think he'll be an important player this season.

Agreed Matty, thisnk so far he has shown he is the better player of him and Cregg, that is not the way I would have thought it pan out before they came. I think Cregg will come good however.

***J-C*** · 09-08-2009 08:40 AM

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If you were watching on TV you wouldn't. I don't think the commentator had their names on his sheet. According to Europish we only had Rankin and Stevenson in midfield.

The commentators were very Bolton biased, never gave Hibs credit for any decent work done, it was Bolton this and Bolton that. Couldn't even get Maka or Riordan's names right (Kalambuy and Reardon).

***lucky*** · 09-08-2009 08:42 AM

I think he has been Hibs best player pre-season after Zemama. He is always looking for the ball and has decent contribution.

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 09-08-2009 09:35 AM

I think he looks good. Always available, comfortable on the ball and rarely gives it away. I think we need a new centre-half to allow Bamba to move into midfield and I think it'd be Cregg (at the moment) who'll have to make way.

**Gmack7** · 09-08-2009 10:06 AM

does anyone have Mcbrides goalscoring stats,imo we need much more from our midfielders than last season and apart from zemamma i dont see anyone in the current squad chipping in with too many

**Badge** · 09-08-2009 10:17 AM

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Barely noticed him or Cregg today.

Thought he had a good game yesterday. Works hard and always wants the ball. Tries to play it to feet and keep possession.

**Expecting Rain** · 09-08-2009 12:26 PM

Lat season one of my mates was saying that the days of defensive midfielders charging around and lunging into tackles is gone and that closing space is a better alternative, i now agree with him, especially given the poor standard of refereeing, so far McBride has done well taking a lot of responsibility on the pitch, giving us a better shape and balance.

**Hibs90** · 09-08-2009 12:29 PM

Been impressed. Thought he was MOTM against Blackburn and was alright yesterday.

Can easily go missing though.

**~~The_Horde~~** · 09-08-2009 04:14 PM

Think he's done well from what i've seen so far, he has a pretty easy job though.

**Andy74** · 09-08-2009 05:20 PM

The first player i've seen since Boozy that'll take the ball off the centre halfs and use it. I've been quite impressed with him so far.

**col02** · 09-08-2009 05:49 PM

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The first player i've seen since Boozy that'll take the ball off the centre halfs and use it. I've been quite impressed with him so far.

Noticed him a couple times yesterday spray the ball out wide left to Murray and at other times take the ball in a tight position and play it si mple just to keep possession. Early signs are good imho.

**Wellfan1984** · 09-08-2009 06:07 PM

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a VERY poor mans Barry Ferguson and thats even more worrying

Actually he's a very poor mans Brian Kerr...

**fife hfc** · 09-08-2009 07:21 PM

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Actually he's a very poor mans Brian Kerr...

been impressed with him so far. keeps it simple, covers for other players and generally just keeps the ball moving. we failed to do the simple things last season and by doing this makes us look better already.

***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 09-08-2009 07:26 PM

We kept two clean sheets against Premier League opposition. That to me suggests that our defensive midfielder played his part.

And I know it's a joke thing on here, but that type of unseen work is required. Much like a referee, when you don't mention them throughout the game, you know they've done well and stuck to their task.

***Scorrie*** · 09-08-2009 07:30 PM

Been really impressed with McBride. Always makes himself available and gives an "out" to his defence. Some of his tracking back yesterday has very impressive. Could turn out to be a cracking signing.

***hibb1*** · 09-08-2009 07:47 PM

I work with 3 Falkirk fans and an alleged Falkirk legend(he wisnae that good that i remember)

and they took great pleasure in telling me how pash he is..Ive since had great pleasure telling them that he's having a blinder noo he's at a gid club

..iv'e been pleasently surprised so far a gid link between defence and attack.