Sounds mad after this second half defensive shambles but i dont think hes done much wrong. If anything hes looked like the experienced one alongside Hanlon and Murray, who have been terrible this half.
As for Palsson, a total ****ing disgrace for both his play and attitude. The boy does not give a ****. Drop him now.
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26-10-2011 07:57 PM #1
Stephens
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26-10-2011 10:18 PM #5
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Stephens deserves a more regular game ahead of some of the others.
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26-10-2011 10:20 PM #6
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I thought he was very good tonight. The problem with him to date has been he plays one really good game, followed by two really bad ones. I know that is the reality with younger players but hopefully he can take some confidence from tonights game which will stand him in good stead as and when he comes into the picture this season.
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26-10-2011 10:22 PM #8
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He did well tonight. I would play him and O Hanlon. Murray was run ragged tonight by Hooper.
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26-10-2011 10:22 PM #9
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Clutching at straws.
Stephens was ok but O'Hanlon's leadership was badly missed as Murray and Hanlon didn't provide any.
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You can see he is limited physically by his various injuries over the years. He's determined and of all of the players, you simply cannot dispute his commitment. However, he just looks like he's playing through it and I worry that will make things worse he gets a lot older.
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I've said this before but his signing was what has made me lose faith in CC.
An ex international defender watches this guy on a number of occasions and thinks "this is the guy to sort out our defence and help bring Paul Hanlon on". Words fail me and his absence tonight saved him being undressed all night by the movement and skill of the Celtic frontline.
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26-10-2011 11:15 PM #16
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26-10-2011 11:31 PM #17
Nice move for the celts 4th goal...Offside anyone! Well done
Sorry not having agogo but if you play kids in defence you get kids ie school boy error's...
i wish our manager was someone that had played in a World Cup or a Euro champs at center back, he'd defo sort the team out!
oops we have that guy and he's a ........................we'll done CC i hope the lads look good in training and sharp! it makes all the difference to us Hibees
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27-10-2011 03:24 PM #22
I'd blame Murray and Hanlon for 3 of their goals last night
Palsson lost his marker for Stoke header but also played a part in the 1st goal by giving the game away!
Might be worth a try of O'Hanlon and Stephens on Saturday
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27-10-2011 03:48 PM #23
I've allways thought stephens had something, time to give the lad a wee run, won't be any worse than nid imo
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just a thought, but that aside the attitude after Celtic scored their first goal was shocking from all players, totally surrendered!
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27-10-2011 04:11 PM #25
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First goal, Palsson conceded needless possession, great turn/skill by Forrest to create space, Hanlon (I think) can be excused due to the skill, however Nid can see what is coming with the cut inside and I think is slow to throw his body across. Again, wee bit unfair on both Hanlon and Nid, but totally needless from Palsson. And he had done that three times first half already.
Second goal, or me blame has to be Hanlon's for not closing down space, then once he sees a one-two being played he decides not to even make an effort tracking Forrest's inevitable run onto the return. How a pro fails to continually track and anticipate a telegraphed 'one-two' is beyond me. Very frustrating.
Third goal, great delivery from Ki, Palsson ends up going for a man already marked thus leaving Stokes free.
Fourth goal, we stopped defending from the front, long ball pumped forward and Nid was slow to react and mistimed his run out by a fraction. Great anticipation from Hooper though and sublime control and composure to finish. I think Hanlon, through luck more than anything, plays Hooper offside. Nid plays him on.
Having had time to reflect, I think Hibs were just blown away by better players and skill. First half was full of everything you want to see. Second half Celtic raised their game, and punished every little error we made. The third deflated us, but what worried me more was the reaction to the equaliser. At that point it is a minor set back in a game. You can instantly regroup and rely on the previous 45 minutes to instil belief. We then played like it was inevitable they would score next and win.
So for me, we lost the game due to a lack of leadership and strong belief in their ability. As all my non-supporting Hibs friends have said today......'your team played superb first half last night.....Celtic were awesome second though'. None of them thought Hibs were truly awful second half, just that Celtic raised the bar as they have done against other sides.
I genuinely don't think CC can be blamed for the result last night. He played an attacking formation, it worked splendidly for the first 45 minutes. The players then shot themselves in the foot. Not much you can do from the sidelines when that happens other than get very very frustrated in them.
As I said, that's the best 45 minutes we have played against the Old Firm at Easter Road for a long time, albeit Celtic had chances too. They played with belief and spirit. More of the same against the rest of the SPL and we will win a lot more games IMHO.
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27-10-2011 04:12 PM #26
The defence needs replaced. Experienced blokes. Never rated Murray, I have to say.
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