Ivan Sproule - Brilliant today!

***California-Hibs*** · 08-04-2012 02:10 PM

I think the lad deserves a thread of his own, for me that was possibly Ivans best game yet since his 2nd return. He showed pace like the Ivan of old, was always wanting and willing to have the ball and run at players. Showed good ability countless times by making the right back unsure as to if he was going to cut in or go to the by-line.

More of the same please Ivan, that's what we want to see from you! I knew he was still capable of a performance like today, and i hope that all the Sproule haters out there take note that this boy still DOES have something to offer us and that he can be an important player for us.

Although he wasn't as lively 2nd half i still felt he put in a good shift and was worthy of the standing ovation he got. Also showed a clear passion and desire to the cause today.

**SaulGoodman** · 08-04-2012 02:11 PM

His tracking back in the second half when he caught up with that Motherwell winger after Kujabi slipped was immense!

**Wotherspiniesta** · 08-04-2012 02:13 PM

Credit where it's due he was good today. I wouldn't say he was brilliant, but certainly put in a great shift. Worked hard, wasn't afraid to take on his man and tracked back which was excellent to see. He's set the standard now. More of the same against Aberdeen please, Ivan.

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 08-04-2012 02:14 PM

He put in a decent shift, but, brilliant? dearie me!

***blackpoolhibs*** · 08-04-2012 02:14 PM

I agree, his best game since returning.

**c31** · 08-04-2012 02:17 PM

6/10 for Ivan, best player was leigh 8/10. Ref 0/10

**Dashing Bob S** · 08-04-2012 02:18 PM

Agreed. It was like the Sproule of old at his best. Not only was his pace back, he had the stamina to keep going for most of the game. Was pleasantly flummoxed by him today.

***HH81*** · 08-04-2012 02:20 PM

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6/10 for Ivan, best player was leigh 8/10. Ref 0/10

Have you had a lot to drink today

***California-Hibs*** · 08-04-2012 02:24 PM

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His tracking back in the second half when he caught up with that Motherwell winger after Kujabi slipped was immense!

I agree, it was immense pace! Let's not forget that it was Humphrey who he beat to that ball and he's no slouch!

**madabouthibs** · 08-04-2012 02:27 PM

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6/10 for Ivan, best player was leigh 8/10. Ref 0/10

Vast improvement from Ivan, and big Gaz, Stevenson was another stand out for me today, as was Hanlon.
We really need McPake to sign in the summer.
Wee Kujabi looks like he could be a bit of a liability against anyone with a bit of pace.

All my own opinions of course.

**col02** · 08-04-2012 02:37 PM

I reckon that is as good as he has played for Hibs since coming back. Definite starter next week I feel on the back of that performance unless his ankle injury flared up today.

**Pretty Boy** · 08-04-2012 02:38 PM

If Ivan could produce a performance like today on a semi regular basis he'd be a good asset to have in the squad.

Much, much better today.

**hibsbollah** · 08-04-2012 02:42 PM

Well done Ivan. I have a feeling he'll do well at Hampden, he just needs to run at the full back more and have the courage to take people on.

**Craig_in_Prague** · 08-04-2012 02:45 PM

V. Good crosses with his weaker foot too. Well played Ivan. Got stuck in, worked hard and got the better of Hately.

***Dirkster23*** · 08-04-2012 02:50 PM

Without a doubt his best performance since he returned. If he can start to perform like that on a regular basis he'll be an asset to the team.

**IWasThere2016** · 08-04-2012 02:51 PM

Played very well

**~~Hibercelona~~** · 08-04-2012 02:54 PM

He was best player in the first half today for me. Really gave us a spark that we've been lacking all season. Just hope he can pull off a similar performace against Aberdeen.

I really think we can beat them. We do need to up our game just that little bit more though.

***danhibees1875*** · 08-04-2012 03:13 PM

Thought he was great today.

Seemed happy enough to hit the by-line and put in - decent - crosses with his left or cut inside onto his right(and winning the free-kick we scored from).

Hopefully he can produce similar next week - and with help on a wider pitch too.

Also felt Stevenson, Hanlon and Griffiths done well and felt GO'C certainly improved from recently but not quite to how he started the season. All players that have been with us for the whole season too I notice. Not that the others done poorly, I just feel these guys were the stand-outs.

***hibee_girl*** · 08-04-2012 03:20 PM

He was my MOM today

**Albion Hibs** · 08-04-2012 03:26 PM

I thought Ivan was excellent today, pretty much all of what we offered up front seemed to come through him, plenty of danger and was nice to see us giving full backs of the opposition a hard time. Worked harder than anyone for me going back and forth and looked dead on his feet after 60 mins as a result. Well done to him.

***Hibbyradge*** · 08-04-2012 03:29 PM

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I think the lad deserves a thread of his own, for me that was possibly Ivans best game yet since his 2nd return. He showed pace like the Ivan of old, was always wanting and willing to have the ball and run at players. Showed good ability countless times by making the right back unsure as to if he was going to cut in or go to the by-line.

More of the same please Ivan, that's what we want to see from you! I knew he was still capable of a performance like today, and i hope that all the Sproule haters out there take note that this boy still DOES have something to offer us and that he can be an important player for us.

Although he wasn't as lively 2nd half i still felt he put in a good shift and was worthy of the standing ovation he got. Also showed a clear passion and desire to the cause today.

When was his first return?

Signed A Pedant.

**heretoday** · 08-04-2012 03:31 PM

Too much hype. Sproule was good but not brilliant.

**woody47** · 08-04-2012 03:32 PM

Certainly agree this was his best game since returning.

Just make sure it wasn't a one off.

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 08-04-2012 03:40 PM

Good showing, but we need this week in and week out. TBF to Ivan he is not the only player to be inconsistent. Trouble for Ivan IMO is that he is either starring or stinking and he doesn't really do just ok. Not MOTM though. Lewis again for me.

**~~Judas Iscariot~~** · 08-04-2012 03:51 PM

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He was my MOM today

How much better could he be if played on the right?!

**Shrekko** · 08-04-2012 05:06 PM

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Too much hype. Sproule was good but not brilliant.

Tend to agree but I'm still sitting stunned after reading somebody giving Griffiths 8/10. Now THAT is too much hype.

**ancient hibee** · 08-04-2012 05:15 PM

Played well -team performance suffered when Wotherspoon replaced him.I'm sure he was brought on to add defensive cover but he failed miesrably in that while being good going forward.

**weedgiehibbie** · 08-04-2012 05:16 PM

Great performance from Ivan both attacking and tracking back

and in good timing as well with the semi next week heres hoping he keeps it up for the rest of the season

***TrinityHibs*** · 08-04-2012 05:17 PM

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Vast improvement from Ivan, and big Gaz, Stevenson was another stand out for me today, as was Hanlon.
We really need McPake to sign in the summer.
Wee Kujabi looks like he could be a bit of a liability against anyone with a bit of pace.

All my own opinions of course.

Or height. But there wasnt a problem on the left until Ivan was burst. After that Humphrey played on the wing one on one against Kujabi. When Ivan went off Kujabi was on his own as Griffiths didnt track back and Spoonie went inside. I would sign Humphrey think he is excellent