Andy McNeil

[Winston Ingram]

Played for Bonnyrigg Rose on Sat

[Deek01]

He was training with Raith Rovers a few weeks back.

[rainman]

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Played for Bonnyrigg Rose on Sat

Got an email saying the same thing.

I predicted Edinburgh amateur so he doesn't have much further to fall.

[Toaods]

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I predicted Edinburgh amateur so he doesn't have much further to fall.

he wouldn't have far to fall anytime*...


*apologies to any dwarfs reading

[Dashing Bob S]

Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

[banarc7062]

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he wouldn't have far to fall anytime*...


*apologies to any dwarfs reading

Vertically challenged if you dont' mind

[half.time.draw.]

He was murder by the way

[Gatecrasher]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

Mcneil is easily a first division player

[silverhibee]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

[hibbiedon]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

maybe its their pathetic way of honouring a cup winner or jealousy that they have achieved even less

[Hibby 2005]

Quite a sad story really, 2 years ago he was holding a Cup medal.

Just highlights what a fine line it can be between the haves and have-nots in football today.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

No you're not alone. McNeil always tried hard - he was unfortunate in a way that he had to play when Zibi and Brown were found out. His confidence got hammered by the constant criticism from the media (and fans) and small errors were highlighted.

He had some cracking games and if he was given the leeway Maka is currently being given by a section of the support he might have "made it".

[Hainan Hibs]

Remember when he first came in and seemed very decent, good guy who pulled off a cracking save to deny Naismith in the cup final at 0-0 if I remember correctly.

Good luck to the guy and hope he finds a good team.

[bingo70]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

Your spot on, but i don't think for a minute this will be a permanent move for him, i'm sure he'll be playing with them to keep his fitness up until he can get a full time professional club.

Too good a shot stopper to drop out the game completely IMO.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Mcneil is easily a first division player

Definitely a better player than junior level.

I’d imagine he was just playing as a trialist to keep his eye in though.

[blackpoolhibs]

I find it strange that Mcneil gets away from Gordon Marshall yet has not been snapped up by another club, and Maka is getting it tight from all and sundry, after his part in another comedy goal conceded, and Marshall is nowhere to be seen. Strange eh?

[Chuckie]

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Got an email saying the same thing.

I predicted Edinburgh amateur so he doesn't have much further to fall.

What a classless, graceless post.

The guy is League Cup Winner with Hibs.

[Judas Iscariot]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

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What a classless, graceless post.

The guy is League Cup Winner with Hibs.

It would be different if he was a yam goon or a player that ripped the pash oot the club via contract dealings or in the press..

But that's not the case

[Danderhall Hibs]

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What a classless, graceless post.

The guy is League Cup Winner with Hibs.

It’s just someone else having an attempt at saying “I said it all along”. That’s why players get criticised before anyone’s seen them play (McBride) or after 30 minutes of their 1st game for the club. Some folk have a thirst to say “I knew from day one he’d never be a plyer”.

[Beefster]

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Got an email saying the same thing.

I predicted Edinburgh amateur so he doesn't have much further to fall.

What a horrifyingly Yam-like thing to say.

[johnrebus]

Some shocking things being said on here.

Andy is capable of playing at 1st Division level at least and I hope he gets a club soon.

Best of luck to him.

[CABBAGE & RIBS]

Over the top reaction again on here.

He has obviously found his level and is happy to play there.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Some pretty bad double standards by some on this thread. McNeil must be on the "OK to slag" list.

[Septimus]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

You are most certainly not alone. Good luck to him. I wish him all the best in the world and still believe that we let the wrong one go.

[dirtydirk]

Have to say, out of all the professional players I've met, Andy McNeil is one of the most down to earth nicest guys you'll meet.
Would always go round every table at the hospitality if he was playing or not. A committed Hibee that just didn't make the grade but there is no need for anyone to have a dig at him for it.
Hopefully he finds a club soon as he could certainly have a career ahead of him.

[TornadoHibby]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

No!

I'm with you on this one Bob! Andy McNeill is a professional standard goal-keeper and deserves to be playing at Div 1 or Div 2 standard at least IMO!

Wonder how some of the "gloaters" would feel if the boot were on the other foot should they not immediately get the job they wanted were they to (effectively) be made redundant!

Still, the lad has at least a CIS Cup Winners medal to treasure, something that none of the "gloaters" will ever win themselves!

[jacomo]

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No you're not alone. McNeil always tried hard - he was unfortunate in a way that he had to play when Zibi and Brown were found out. His confidence got hammered by the constant criticism from the media (and fans) and small errors were highlighted.

He had some cracking games and if he was given the leeway Maka is currently being given by a section of the support he might have "made it".

I like Andy McNeil and willed him to come good - I think most fans were in this position? He had lots of opportunities at Hibs - but doubts always remained.

I hope he has a decent career, to state that he wasn't given the chance at Hibs is not true.

[Baader]

Save the vitriol for the guys who use Hibs and try to screw the club over not for good guys like McNeil who never let the club down. He got on with his training and being a squad player when he knew he probably was on the way out. Mind he's a Hibby and so wish him well. He'll find a better level soon anyway I'm sure

[Danderhall Hibs]

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I like Andy McNeil and willed him to come good - I think most fans were in this position? He had lots of opportunities at Hibs - but doubts always remained.

I hope he has a decent career, to state that he wasn't given the chance at Hibs is not true.

I'm not saying he wasn't given enough chances - I'm saying he's not being given as many chances as Maka is currently being given.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

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Am I alone in finding it not very endearing that some of our fans seem to be gloating that a very decent young chap and committed Hibernian supporter is apparently falling from grace in his chose field?

But isn't the flip side of that arguement, that if the lad is good enough to make it in the game, he will do that irrespective of whatever people think? I would guess that he is playing juniors to keep fit and keep his eye in. But surely if there is a manager out there wanting him as a keeper, he won't be thinking...I'll check out what the half-wits on Hibs.Net are saying first just to make sure? Apart from the odd yam with four posts over two years, we are all Hibbies on the site and we all wind each other up at some point.