Should we convert David Stephens to play centre forward?

**spike220** · 27-07-2012 03:58 PM

I think we should have a go at converting Stephens to play centre forward. He could be our target man up front and I think he would draw a few defenders and be a bit of a handful. It has got to be worth a whirl. He is reasonable in the air and is quick, I think we could make more of him, he is a big lump of a guy and we should be trying to get him on the park. Our squad has looked like an audition for the seven dwarves pantomime for far too long. He could learn off the other centre forwards and could surprise us all.

GGTTH

***Spike Mandela*** · 27-07-2012 03:59 PM

How about a prop forward?

**Supraninja** · 27-07-2012 04:04 PM

He was once used as centre forward by Hughes as a replacement for Nish and did every bit as good as Colin had been diong up to that point.... which wasn't spectacular.... Stephens did spend less time on his arse though

***SRHibs*** · 27-07-2012 04:06 PM

No.

***Malthibby*** · 27-07-2012 04:11 PM

Yes.

**Hibstrooper** · 27-07-2012 04:12 PM

Maybe.

**Offside Trap** · 27-07-2012 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by spike220

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I think we should have a go at converting Stephens to play centre forward. He could be our target man up front and I think he would draw a few defenders and be a bit of a handful. It has got to be worth a whirl. He is reasonable in the air and is quick, I think we could make more of him, he is a big lump of a guy and we should be trying to get him on the park. Our squad has looked like an audition for the seven dwarves pantomime for far too long. He could learn off the other centre forwards and could surprise us all.

GGTTH

An interesting thought.

It prompts me to think about what type of football wee Pat wants us to play. He talks a lot about having the right type of characters, resilience and leadership within the team, but I must confess I'm not sure I'm clear what type of football he favours to see us actually win games (as opposed to just avoiding defeat). Does he favour a passing game...or more direct?

If the latter then Stephens up front isn't a bad shout.

***Benny Brazil*** · 27-07-2012 04:18 PM

Here's a novel idea - why dont we play players in their natural position? And if we dont have someone for that position - we go and get one

**Finbar** · 27-07-2012 04:19 PM

If we're going to have a smaller squad then we need players who can play 2 or 3 different positions.

**PeterboroHibee** · 27-07-2012 04:23 PM

There are plenty of examples of players who do change position, and whilst its a possibilty, I wouldnt base it just on him being big. He would need to have some sort of attacking positional sense, and the ability to finish. Only Fenlon and the coaches would see something like that in training.

***easty*** · 27-07-2012 04:26 PM

One of the most ridiculous posts ever in my opinion.

Our keepers are always too slow coming off their line, should we try Ivan in goals?

**HoboHarry** · 27-07-2012 04:27 PM

Ye Gods......

**wearethehibs** · 27-07-2012 04:31 PM

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One of the most ridiculous posts ever in my opinion.

Our keepers are always too slow coming off their line, should we try Ivan in goals?

Well I think its quite an interesting post.

Didnt Collins do this with Stevenson? LB into a CM?

I think Pros should be able to play in a few different positions if needed.

**Gala Foxes** · 27-07-2012 04:32 PM

Guy has looked slow and cumbersome since day one - lets face it he looks like a lower league player, if he hasn't got the mobility to play at the back it doesn't follow that he will be any better up front just because he is big - think Eduardo Hurtado

I've maybe got the phrase wrong but did Eddie Turnbull not say "you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear"

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 27-07-2012 04:32 PM

Ltyf! Ffs!

***Aldo*** · 27-07-2012 04:36 PM

Why when you can just play Caldwell there.

***easty*** · 27-07-2012 04:39 PM

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Guy has looked slow and cumbersome since day one - lets face it he looks like a lower league player, if he hasn't got the mobility to play at the back it doesn't follow that he will be any better up front just because he is big - think Eduardo Hurtado

I've maybe got the phrase wrong but did Eddie Turnbull not say "you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear"

You're beIng very harsh on Hurtado actually. He was an international standard striker at one point. Stephens is a centre half who's looked humpty at best in that position. Maybe it could be a new first for Hibs though...we take a **** signing, who's failed to get into the team in his own position and then try him in every position before we get rid?

**HoboHarry** · 27-07-2012 04:39 PM

I often wonder if some of the people who start posts like this are just bonkers or have an overwhelming need for attention.

***Jay*** · 27-07-2012 04:49 PM

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I often wonder if some of the people who start posts like this are just bonkers or have an overwhelming need for attention.

Thats a bit harsh. My fifteen year old was aying almist exactly what the op says just this afternoon. I was convinced spike had been listening in when I read the thread title.

**Wilson** · 27-07-2012 04:49 PM

Lets convert him into a football player first.

**Offside Trap** · 27-07-2012 04:55 PM

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I often wonder if some of the people who start posts like this are just bonkers or have an overwhelming need for attention.

No need. Perfectly fair post putting an opinion out there. Kevin Kyle (for example) is hardly a case study in finesse or mobility yet scored a barrowload in the SPL.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 27-07-2012 05:11 PM

I remember that match where Stephens played up front for a bit and he looked OK for that wee while.

I also remember Dundee Utd used to chuck Lee Wilkie up front when they were chasing a game, they did it at ER more than once and the guy was always a handfull.

I dont see anything daft in trying new things with players, there have been a few guys who have become better players when moved Gordon Rae started his professional career as a striker did he not? Got to admit I cant think of too many centre halfs who have made the transition the other way though.

**Mark79** · 27-07-2012 05:13 PM

Ha ha ha ha. Thats all.

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 27-07-2012 05:15 PM

The thread is still open, dearie me!

**wearethehibs** · 27-07-2012 05:34 PM

There areny have a load of twats on .net eh. The guy has posted a reasonable thread IMO. Some of you need to grow up ffs.

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 27-07-2012 05:36 PM

Gordon Rae springs to mind

**HoboHarry** · 27-07-2012 05:42 PM

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There areny have a load of twats on .net eh. The guy has posted a reasonable thread IMO. Some of you need to grow up ffs.

Yes, you are quite right. We should all aspire to attain your level of eloquence when we grow up.

***easty*** · 27-07-2012 05:42 PM

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There areny have a load of twats on .net eh. The guy has posted a reasonable thread IMO. Some of you need to grow up ffs.

Equally I could say there are an awful lot of ****ing idiots on hibs.net eh? Some of them need to actually watch David Stephens and get a grip... ffs.