Ryan McGivern

[Fergus52]

Sorry if this is mentioned elsewhere,

But was he injured? can't see why he'd be left out otherwise. Even if Fenlon was preparing for him leaving you'd think he'd still play him against the league leaders.

Anyway, if Stevenson and Hanlon can keep up that level of performance, he wont be too sorely missed when he goes.

[fife hfc]

He was in alot earlier than the rest of the players today. I take it was to see if he was fit enough to play.

[Hibs Class]

Fenlon said on the radio that he had a slight hamstring problem which kept him out but he'd hopefully be okay for thursday.

[fife hfc]

He was in alot earlier than the rest of the players today. I take it was to see if he was fit enough to play.

[Pretty Boy]

Be very harsh to drop Stevenson after his performance today imo.

[JIm]

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Be very harsh to drop Stevenson after his performance today imo.

Stevenson has been immense, thought that he was harshly dropped the other week as well, again Motherwell i think? He has slotted in at left back in recent weeks and been one of the best players on the park each game. Composure personified.

[Jones28]

I see no reason to change the team after performance tbh

[bingo70]

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Be very harsh to drop Stevenson after his performance today imo.

I've been critical of Stevenson in the past but I totally agree.

Jonnyboy will fall off his seat if he reads this post.

[Stantons Angel]

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Stevenson has been immense, thought that he was harshly dropped the other week as well, again Motherwell i think? He has slotted in at left back in recent weeks and been one of the best players on the park each game. Composure personified.

150% from Louie today and a first class performance he put in.

He needs to get more of this sort of praise from the supporters and i hope that he will now get a wee run in the team and go from strength to strength!

Well done Lewis once again!!!

[thebakerboy]

Was in the FF today and now just watched game on Alba and I hadn't realised how often Stevenson had headed the ball clear in the 2nd. half. Well done wee man 11 out of 10 today and two fingers to the guy I was talking to before the game who totally slagged him Spoony and Fenlon off and said we needed to get rid of all three.

[frazeHFC]

Was wondering where he was today, but can see he is a presenter tonight on 'Superstars' BBC 1.

[Jonnyboy]

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I've been critical of Stevenson in the past but I totally agree.

Jonnyboy will fall off his seat if he reads this post.

**THUMP**

[Jonnyboy]

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Was in the FF today and now just watched game on Alba and I hadn't realised how often Stevenson had headed the ball clear in the 2nd. half. Well done wee man 11 out of 10 today and two fingers to the guy I was talking to before the game who totally slagged him Spoony and Fenlon off and said we needed to get rid of all three.

Didn't have a tache and sewn up trooser pockets did he?

[Speedy]

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Was wondering where he was today, but can see he is a presenter tonight on 'Superstars' BBC 1.

Someone mentioned that he was in BTG before the game but I didn't see him personally, surprising before you'd think his hair would stand out.

[Shrekko]

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I've been critical of Stevenson in the past but I totally agree.

Jonnyboy will fall off his seat if he reads this post.

I've been a critic too, if only because I feel the guy used to play within himself, but there's absolutely no way he can be dropped after today and it was bordering on cruel to drop him after the Killie game.

Lewis said himself in the programme today that in the past he was his own worst enemy for not grabbing chances that all Hibs managers have given him, but I can't remember the last time he had a poor game (I've blotted the cup final from my mind). He's playing like a mature man now as opposed to a wee laddie.

[Brebners Bookie]

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I've been a critic too, if only because I feel the guy used to play within himself, but there's absolutely no way he can be dropped after today and it was bordering on cruel to drop him after the Killie game.

Lewis said himself in the programme today that in the past he was his own worst enemy for not grabbing chances that all Hibs managers have given him, but I can't remember the last time he had a poor game (I've blotted the cup final from my mind). He's playing like a mature man now as opposed to a wee laddie.

Completely misread that bit.

[Wheat Hound]

I think he is actually better at left back than midfield. Composed, tenacious and is able to read the game better further back. His improved reading of the game and physical strength is compensating for his lack of pace. Would maybe keep McGivern on the bench for Swinie.

[Holmesdale Hibs]

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Be very harsh to drop Stevenson after his performance today imo.

I agree with this but also harsh to drop McGivern after his performance against Ross County.

A good problem to have though

[Jamesie]

I have said since day one that Stevenson is an individual who appreciates the opportunity presented to him to be a professional footballer and the opportunity to play for Hibs that follows. Having met the guy once or twice I reckon he'll do all he can to make sure he holds down a berth in the Hibs team for as long as possible. The first time I met him he was going for a run round Arthur's Seat with John Collins a few hours afterwards on a Sunday morning and that was my measure of the guy IMHO.

[SmokieJoe]

Hopefully nothing to serious, but with Lewis playing as well as he is just now and with the prospect of McGivern maybe heading back to his parent club, it might just be a shrewed peice of management by PF.

[EskbankHibby]

I would play McGivern. Great dilemma for Pat and no offence to Lewis but McGivern is the better player imo.

Better in the air and on the ground imo, he slung in two great balls against County.

Aerial dominance will be required against the one dimensional Gorgie hatchet men.

[hfc rd]

A great dilemma to have. Two excellent players. What about McGivern CB with Stevenson LB? Or McGivern LB with Stevenson LM? Having said that though, I think Paddy will stick with the same team from yesterday as no one deserves to be dropped after that. McGivern will be on the bench.

[Speedy]

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A great dilemma to have. Two excellent players. What about McGivern CB with Stevenson LB? Or McGivern LB with Stevenson LM? Having said that though, I think Paddy will stick with the same team from yesterday as no one deserves to be dropped after that. McGivern will be on the bench.

He's steady at left back and he'd be a ready made replacement if McGivern goes but unfortunately for Lewis he is second choice at the moment.

I wouldn't have him anywhere in midfield either (barring injuries), I don't think he had the confidence/ability to get past his man.

[tooley]

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150% from Louie today and a first class performance he put in.

He needs to get more of this sort of praise from the supporters and i hope that he will now get a wee run in the team and go from strength to strength!

Well done Lewis once again!!!

Well said JC about time Lewis was given credit too many people ready to slag him off but if every hibs player had his commitment then we'd be a far stronger team IMO

[Billy Whizz]

If mcgivern's fit, he'll play

[Judas Iscariot]

Not a fan of LS by any means but he did have a decent game against Celtc and it would be harsh to drop him out the team completely..

I'd start with McGivern at LB for his height at presence but possibly slot LS into midfield for Taiwo as we all know LS loves a battle and Taiwo isn't that type of player..

[IWasThere2016]

I wouldn't change the team.

[ALF TUPPER]

I wouldnt change the team. They were all fantastic.

The guy sitting near me in the FF even applauded at the end - 2 minutes into the game - calling McPake a "f***ing donkey" and should leave . He plays crap every week. Disnae know what Fenlon sees in him etc/... "

Whatta plum. He ermmmmm kinda got the message when all of us started encouraging and cheering James Mc any time he was near the ball.

Hehe

Glory Glory

[JimBHibees]

Any chance that McGivern's non appearance may have something to do with him possibly moving elsewhere.

[Springbank]

I'd play McGivern. Seen too many derby goals conceded from headers at set pieces. Need the height to compete. Then once we match them we can go on and beat them