Spoony

[WestEndHibee]

When he came on he looked like the Wotherspoon of 09/10 when he broke into the team. Loads of dummies, roll overs and direct running and played a great role in the 3rd goal. He has been completely absent in games that I've seen him in recently but he doesn't get mentioned much after his good games. It got me wondering though as a huge confidence player why he seemed so relaxed? Is it true that he's signed with Sevco?

[East Coast Hibe]

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When he came on he looked like the Wotherspoon of 09/10 when he broke into the team. Loads of dummies, roll overs and direct running and played a great role in the 3rd goal. He has been completely absent in games that I've seen him in recently but he doesn't get mentioned much after his good games. It got me wondering though as a huge confidence player why he seemed so relaxed? Is it true that he's signed with Sevco?

He played really well when he came on - should have been on 15 minutes earlier though!

I have also heard he will be away at the end of the season - to Sevco

[Aldo]

Sorry but one or two half decent games (or 30 mins) a season is not good enough IMHO.

Sorry but don't think he has done enough to merit a new contract.

[clerriehibs]

I'd start him every week.

[Sir David Gray]

Did well when he came on today but he's shown time after time that he doesn't do enough when he's on for 90 minutes.

[Hiber-nation]

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Did well when he came on today but he's shown time after time that he doesn't do enough when he's on for 90 minutes.

Yep, you can almost guarantee next time he starts he'll underperform and get hooked. He's got miles more ability than Handling but can't do it consistently.

[Pretty Boy]

Thought he played well today when he came onbut it mystifies me how a young, fit professional football player can be so slow.

[clerriehibs]

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Did well when he came on today but he's shown time after time that he doesn't do enough when he's on for 90 minutes.

None of them do, other than the couple of stand out performers.

Other than sparky and harris, spoon is the only player i'd expect to get a cross into the box. If anyo.e else does so, i'm gobsmacked. Far more usual to see a checked run and a pass back the way from anyon else.

[HibeeN]

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Thought he played well today when he came onbut it mystifies me how a young, fit professional football player can be so slow.

Somebody near me was shouting this today after Spoony nicked the ball past Goncalves, who was caught wrong-footed by the turn, but who still managed to overtake Spoony and usher the ball out for a goal kick!

All in all though, I thought Spoony did really well when he came on. If it comes to the final and we're still in it with a similar amount of time to go, bringing him on with another performance like today would be something good to have up our sleeve!

[neil7908]

Jury still out on Spoony for me but provided his wage demands are not too high, I would give him a 1-2 year deal as I definitely think there is a quality player in there.

This might sound a bit silly but I think Spoony is the kind of player who works best when we try and attack as a team and he has forward players around him to give him some support. Put him on the right of midfield in a 4-5-1 in a team designed to contain the opposition rather than attacked and I think he will struggle.

Today we saw him come on at a time when we had plenty of the ball, were pushing for a goal and he had support from Griffiths, Caldwell Harris and a much more attack minded central midfield of Claros and Taiwo than we have seen in games this season. In that kind of situation we will always see him at his best than part of a team being sent out 4-5-1 with the objective sometimes appearing to be just not to lose or nick a 1-0 win.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I think anyone spouting off about Him going to Sevco is a Celt on the wind up.

[Onion]

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When he came on he looked like the Wotherspoon of 09/10 when he broke into the team. Loads of dummies, roll overs and direct running and played a great role in the 3rd goal. He has been completely absent in games that I've seen him in recently but he doesn't get mentioned much after his good games. It got me wondering though as a huge confidence player why he seemed so relaxed? Is it true that he's signed with Sevco?

DW is an annoying enigma.

IMHO Fenlon should drop him and then bring him to his first 11 for the Final. He invariably plays well when returning to the team and slowly goes off the boil over time. Can be a match changer/winner so would not rule DW out of being a Cup hero. Good game today.

[monktonharp]

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DW is an annoying enigma.

IMHO Fenlon should drop him and then bring him to his first 11 for the Final. He invariably plays well when returning to the team and slowly goes off the boil over time. Can be a match changer/winner so would not rule DW out of being a Cup hero. Good game today.

sorry to disagree. I don't think he can perform well, for at least another 6 games, so that rules him out until next season.

[mentalhibee]

On form he's one of our only creative players....he is a must for the cup final squad!

[Jones28]

I think he should be in the squad for the cup final certainly

[Scouse Hibee]

He came on for six minutes or so and done well, hardly means he's back to his best now does it. Well worth a place on the bench, I just wish he could produce the goods consistently.

[clerriehibs]

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He came on for six minutes or so and done well, hardly means he's back to his best now does it. Well worth a place on the bench, I just wish he could produce the goods consistently.

[Ell_Chrisso]

I can confirm he definitely isn't off to Sevco for now, but has had an offer. Still no contract offer from Hibs at this point and his confidence
Is starting to fall because of it. Anytime he is dropped by Fenlon there is never any discussion from Fenlon why etc. But he won't confront the manager on any of that or where his future lies.

[SMAXXA]

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I can confirm he definitely isn't off to Sevco for now, but has had an offer. Still no contract offer from Hibs at this point and his confidence
Is starting to fall because of it. Anytime he is dropped by Fenlon there is never any discussion from Fenlon why etc. But he won't confront the manager on any of that or where his future lies.

Its all Fenlons fault, poor lad he has confidence issues

[WestEndHibee]

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I can confirm he definitely isn't off to Sevco for now, but has had an offer. Still no contract offer from Hibs at this point and his confidence
Is starting to fall because of it. Anytime he is dropped by Fenlon there is never any discussion from Fenlon why etc. But he won't confront the manager on any of that or where his future lies.

This is more the answer I was looking for. I didn't want to start another debate about is he isn't he good enough. It was clear to see yesterday that he is good enough on his day but we seem to be seeing it less often. Its a bit of a catch 22 situation where he doesn't play well because of low confidence then Hibs don't play him because he isn't performing, then his confidence drops again... Are there not sports psychologists that can help with things like positive reinforcement? Can he not go to Fenlon's office and bring it up with him?

[Beefster]

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I can confirm he definitely isn't off to Sevco for now, but has had an offer. Still no contract offer from Hibs at this point and his confidence
Is starting to fall because of it. Anytime he is dropped by Fenlon there is never any discussion from Fenlon why etc. But he won't confront the manager on any of that or where his future lies.

I thought his confidence was falling because of the fans?

[The Voice Of Reason]

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I thought his confidence was falling because of the fans?

Aye, all these "outrageous" posts on here are affecting his confidence !!!

Please let it be true that he is off to Sevco

[cabbageandribs1875]

never ever in the history of 'confidence' players have i noticed one player with the continuous excu...,ermmm title of being a 'confidence' player than oor spoonster

[Viva_Palmeiras]

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I can confirm he definitely isn't off to Sevco for now, but has had an offer. Still no contract offer from Hibs at this point and his confidence
Is starting to fall because of it. Anytime he is dropped by Fenlon there is never any discussion from Fenlon why etc. But he won't confront the manager on any of that or where his future lies.

Doesn't he have an agent?

[LioNeilMessi]

Yesterday at half time he kept to himself and didn't do much in the way of warming up.. Looked like he was either sulking or had his long term plans sorted away from ER. But then he was surprisingly subbed on and played with real determination and ambition like he was trying to prove himself either to PF or another team. So now I'm confused.

FWIW I would rather he stayed another year. Since it looks like we'll have a few players to replace at the end of the season, Spoony will most likely have more talent than anyone we can afford to come in.

[Hermit Crab]

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When he came on he looked like the Wotherspoon of 09/10 when he broke into the team. Loads of dummies, roll overs and direct running and played a great role in the 3rd goal. He has been completely absent in games that I've seen him in recently but he doesn't get mentioned much after his good games. It got me wondering though as a huge confidence player why he seemed so relaxed? Is it true that he's signed with Sevco?

Sorry mate no he didn't. Opinions eh.

[Winston Ingram]

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When he came on he looked like the Wotherspoon of 09/10 when he broke into the team. Loads of dummies, roll overs and direct running and played a great role in the 3rd goal. He has been completely absent in games that I've seen him in recently but he doesn't get mentioned much after his good games. It got me wondering though as a huge confidence player why he seemed so relaxed? Is it true that he's signed with Sevco?

Couldn't agree more. Should have been on earlier

[Viva_Palmeiras]

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Yesterday at half time he kept to himself and didn't do much in the way of warming up.. Looked like he was either sulking or had his long term plans sorted away from ER. But then he was surprisingly subbed on and played with real determination and ambition like he was trying to prove himself either to PF or another team. So now I'm confused.

FWIW I would rather he stayed another year. Since it looks like we'll have a few players to replace at the end of the season, Spoony will most likely have more talent than anyone we can afford to come in.

Arms and legs conspiracy - nice. Perhaps we need a page for this running up to the final?

[Wotherspiniesta]

Thought he done well when he came on and did great to set up another goal. Currently, he's a much better option from the bench than Done or Cairney. Hopefully the spell on the bench/sidelines has driven him to fight for his place.

I like Handling as a player. Next few weeks will be interesting to see who wants that starting shirt for the final.

[Scouse Hibee]

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