McPake interview for BBC
...more changes needed to turn this into a good team
...far from being a good Hibs team but give the manager time and we will be
...now showing a fighting spirit which has been lacking, not just by the players but through the entire club
Can't argue with any of that
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16-09-2012 05:33 PM #1
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16-09-2012 07:22 PM #3
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The previous post about Doyle is wide of the mark IMO. I think heas a clever player who does an effective job, I would like to see him be more direct and play on the last man more as sometjines his best work is either down the flank or in areas where hes having to drop deeper and isnt hurting teams too much.
Happy with his progress so far.
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16-09-2012 07:43 PM #6
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16-09-2012 07:56 PM #8
I quite like Doyle. He gives 100% if nothing else and that'll do for me for now. He needs to improve his decision making and sharpen up a bit but he's improving imo.
There was a guy behind me yesterday who was never of his back, even when he done something right he gave a sarcastic cheer and made some smart arse comment. The same guy constantly called Maybury a 'hearts *******' though so that about sums him up.
He seemed a bit upset when I asked him if Maybury and Doyle had had a threesome with his missus right enough.
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16-09-2012 08:15 PM #10
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16-09-2012 08:21 PM #11This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
1. Had we collapsed as you put it, we'd have lost
2. Greeting faced Shiels had loaded his midfield and brought on another forward to try and get the equaliser. It failed but that's why Pat brought Lewis on. Sure, he looked short of match practise but that's because he was.
Furthermore, Doyle is no dud. Watch his movement and then listen to what Pat makes of him.
Opinions eh?This is how it feels
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16-09-2012 09:10 PM #14
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16-09-2012 11:58 PM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I like Doyle, great off the ball movement, just need to add more goals. I do think thatll come in time though.
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17-09-2012 12:20 AM #17
Doyle is technically excellent and a very good reader of the game. I really rate him.
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17-09-2012 12:26 AM #18This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The 'new guy' as you call him (his name is Ryan McGivern) is here on a loan till Christmas.
Alan Maybury is here till the end of the season.
So suggesting Ryan as a longer-term 'fix' for Alan seems a wee bit strange to me. Maybe if Ryan is actually here on trial with a view to a longer contract it might make sense, but there's been no word of that happening.
Alan Maybury is a strong character, loads of experience and in the side as much for his level-headedness as for his footballing skills. He was very quick to step in and pull young Cairney away from their keeper when said keeper was doing everything he knew to provoke Cairney into reacting after the award of the penalty, which was important - the Killie players would have liked nothing better than for the argument about the penalty award to flare up into a full-blown rammy. Distract the penalty-taker and get some of our players carded ...
And as well as McPake he was also missing from the back four at Dumfries - at least until the second half, by which time the damage had been done, but his absence certainly IMO contributed to the first-half defensive shambles there. He's a steadying influence and well worth his place IMO.
As for the morons who abuse him because he used to play for THEM (I know you're not one of them, btw) - well, I remember Gordon Marshall Snr, an excellent keeper for us in the late 60's - ex-Hearts; Jim Brown, wing-half and captain the first time we went on a Div One 'adventure' - ex-Hearts; Ralph Callachan, a cracking midfielder signed from Newcastle United in the early 80's - Newcastle signed him from Hearts. Eric Stevenson, left-winger in the 1960's before Arfur, a really classy player and a crowd favourite, was signed from Hearts. I could go on, but it's late and I'm heading for bed.
We have a few short-term fixes in the side right now, which doesn't really fill me with confidence for the second half of the season. Alan M at least is here till the summer, and IMO he'll give us value for money and owe us nothing when he leaves.
Sheridan flatters to deceive, IMO - looks good, but you don't get what it says on the tin from him. According to the BBC website, in 106 appearances, plus 38 as a sub, he's managed the princely total of 18 goals. That's one goal every 8 games. 'Nuff said.
I just hope Rod and the boys will have found some extra cash for players come January time.Last edited by --------; 17-09-2012 at 12:35 AM.
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17-09-2012 12:44 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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17-09-2012 01:32 AM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Or THAT...
There is still a long way to go
Clearly this guy cares in some way.
Very unusual.
In society and very unusual in a football context
Jeez, if they still dont get it now after May then are they really that dim?
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17-09-2012 01:37 AM #21
BTW Ralph Callaghan, probably my favourite Hibs player ever, in my time... he could certainly pass the ball, thats for sure.
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17-09-2012 05:49 AM #22This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
On a side note, I see he played in '64-'65 season for THEM when they lost the league title on goal average, shame really.
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17-09-2012 05:58 AM #23
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17-09-2012 08:12 AM #26
People who are raving about Sheridan, keep it in mind that he had his best season playing alongside Sandaza. I think any striker in the SPL playing next to him would have a good season as he is class.
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17-09-2012 08:46 AM #29
Maybury has been a hugely important signing, anyone who was a Tannadice at the start of the season will tell you that - horrible error against Hearts aside, he has barely put a foot wrong, and is a composed and clever player. Although they are far from perfect, the shape of the back four is very good, and teams haven't gotten in behind us too much this season.
I still cannot understand how so many people cannot see Doyle's quality - he finds pockets of space really well, has a good first touch and can beat a man. It should be remembered that he has only played as a centre forward for one season, and that was in Ireland. He is getting better and learning that position - I think things could work out perfectly with Doyle, I'm sure he will be offered a longer contract and sign it, and I think he will really blossom during that time. Though as things stand, I cannot see us keeping Leigh beyond January, so he could have a big job to do in the latter half of the season.
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