Nelson could be out for weeks!

***Scouse Hibee*** · 22-10-2013 12:33 PM

Will be a big loss to the defence.

***flash*** · 22-10-2013 12:40 PM

The captain lifted the club when he arrived. Its time for him to step up again.

***Vault Boy*** · 22-10-2013 01:02 PM

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The captain lifted the club when he arrived. Its time for him to step up again.

He did well in his brief appearance against Celtic, lets just hope he can stay fit for a while!

**Pretty Boy** · 22-10-2013 01:05 PM

A fully fit McPake should be an adequate replacement.

If he's not right then Forster is fine.

Even if those 2 are struggling a fit Maybury to right back, Stevenson to left and McGivern to centre back would do.

We have ok options in there imo.

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 22-10-2013 01:13 PM

aye yer team certainly were physical lennon, you ****

**Glesgahibby** · 22-10-2013 01:15 PM

Gentlemen,when was the last time we had experience to cover this or any other position on the pitch?
When was the last time James mcpake had to prove himself?once a shoehorn,now an opertunity !
Its amazing how far this squad has come

:pfgwa

**GreenCastle** · 22-10-2013 01:16 PM

McGivern centre back or Forster.

McPake is also an option.

**kaimendhibs** · 22-10-2013 01:37 PM

Alluded to this on another thread on Sunday, but apparently my source was talking 'horse feathers'.

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**The Harp Awakes** · 22-10-2013 01:44 PM

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McGivern centre back or Forster.

McPake is also an option.

Paddy has assembled the best squad we have had for many a season. We have decent cover now in most positions although we are still pretty reliant on Williams and Zoubir for goalkeeper and a wide player.

Hopefully this means that we should avoid our usual post Xmas slump this season when the injuries and suspensions kick in.

**Andy74** · 22-10-2013 01:49 PM

I know I'm against the grain on this one but would not like to see Forster and Hanlon for any period. The young guy did okay but I think we need more aggression and leadership in there. So hopefully McPake stays fit.

**SMAXXA** · 22-10-2013 01:54 PM

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I know I'm against the grain on this one but would not like to see Forster and Hanlon for any period. The young guy did okay but I think we need more aggression and leadership in there. So hopefully McPake stays fit.

I agree

, let's be honest if Pat thought Jordan was better than what we have he would be in, mcpake everyday of the week for me at the moment.

**oconnors_strip** · 22-10-2013 02:10 PM

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I agree

, let's be honest if Pat thought Jordan was better than what we have he would be in, mcpake everyday of the week for me at the moment.

Jordon is currently injured

**SMAXXA** · 22-10-2013 02:38 PM

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Jordon is currently injured

I mean from day one of the season

***silverhibee*** · 22-10-2013 03:59 PM

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Jordon is currently injured

Who will be back up for McPake in case he gets injured.

Maybury still out.

**oconnors_strip** · 22-10-2013 04:07 PM

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Who will be back up for McPake in case he gets injured.

Maybury still out.

Donaldson could be called back from his loan club?

**Franck Stanton** · 22-10-2013 04:16 PM

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Paddy has assembled the best squad we have had for many a season. We have decent cover now in most positions although we are still pretty reliant on Williams and Zoubir for goalkeeper and a wide player.

Hopefully this means that we should avoid our usual post Xmas slump this season when the injuries and suspensions kick in.

re bit in bold - Decent cover ? Christ, we don't even have a R/B, haven't had for a while now-never mind decent cover for that position.

**theonlywayisup** · 22-10-2013 04:30 PM

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Paddy has assembled the best squad we have had for many a season. We have decent cover now in most positions although we are still pretty reliant on Williams and Zoubir for goalkeeper and a wide player.

Hopefully this means that we should avoid our usual post Xmas slump this season when the injuries and suspensions kick in.

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re bit in bold - Decent cover ? Christ, we don't even have a R/B, haven't had for a while now-never mind decent cover for that position.

Maybe that is why The Harp Awakes said most rather than all.

**truehibernian** · 22-10-2013 04:30 PM

Won't happen, however if injuries start to take effect again then young Baptie in the 20's is a terrific prospect and being honest I wouldn't have any hesitation putting him at left back and moving Ryan McGivern into centre half.

By all accounts young Baptie knows he's a player (ego) but tell you what he's as impressive a full back I've seen in years (from youths point of view). Composed, quick, good passer - just needs to work on his positional sense at times, but a really really good player. I'm as confident about him making it as I was after seeing Harris years ago for the first time

***andy1875*** · 22-10-2013 04:40 PM

I like big Nelson, a no nonsense centre half.

I thought him and Hanlon were good on Saturday and the goals against column suggests we are doing something right defensively.

Hopefully he's not out long.

***snooky*** · 22-10-2013 05:52 PM

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I like big Nelson, a no nonsense centre half.
I thought him and Hanlon were good on Saturday and the goals against column suggests we are doing something right defensively.

Hopefully he's not out long.

Sorry, but I think he's a huddy.

***greenlex*** · 22-10-2013 06:01 PM

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Sorry, but I think he's a huddy.

Rubbish

***Aldo*** · 22-10-2013 06:04 PM

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re bit in bold - Decent cover ? Christ, we don't even have a R/B, haven't had for a while now-never mind decent cover for that position.

We have one at the moment and he's being doing just fine his name

Lewis Stevenson

;-)

***andy1875*** · 22-10-2013 06:08 PM

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Sorry, but I think he's a huddy.

Really?

I like him as I said. Just what Hanlon needs beside him imo.

The number of weak goals we conceded last season which came as a direct result of a poor centre half showing was unreal.

That same centre of the park looks a bit more solid to me this season.

Time will tell I guess.

**gaz1875** · 22-10-2013 06:13 PM

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I like big Nelson, a no nonsense centre half.

I thought him and Hanlon were good on Saturday and the goals against column suggests we are doing something right defensively.

Hopefully he's not out long.

Agree, he has had a couple of ropey matches, but gets the ball up the pitch when he has to clear, how many times have you watched a backs to the wall game in the past and the ball rarely gets out our 18 yard box!!

**TheFamous1875** · 22-10-2013 06:48 PM

He's a no nonsense huddy. He seems a great defender who lacks pace and any real footballing skill.

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**SMAXXA** · 22-10-2013 06:58 PM

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He's a no nonsense huddy. He seems a great defender who lacks pace and any real footballing skill.

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I agree he is a no nonsense centre half and not sure if by coincidence but I think Hanlon has looked much better this season, like anyone else he's made mistakes but I am full of praise for him so far. Which is a nice change as I'm normally quick to criticise him, but credit where it's due.

**Tyler Durden** · 22-10-2013 07:15 PM

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Will be a big loss to the defence.

Where has the "weeks" of the thread title come from - has this been reported somewhere?

On his Twitter Nelson says he won't find out until Thursday.

***neil7908*** · 22-10-2013 07:28 PM

I wasn't sure about Nelson when he first joined but to be fair to him he's won me over. His distribution is still poor (although I think he's beginning to learn that we cant play 50 yard passes and is starting to keep it simple) but overall he looks like the definition of a no-nonsense centre half.

He will be missed if indeed he is out but would hope McPake has been given enough game time off the bench recently that he could come back into the team on Saturday if need be.

**Zazu62** · 22-10-2013 07:35 PM

Nelson is what we have been crying out for since jones left, ok so he's not gonna execute 60 yard passes or dribble out of defence like David Luiz but he will play for the badge and he looks a bit of a radge. Maybe we should just get Stephens and o'hanlon back eh .

***WhileTheChief..*** · 22-10-2013 07:51 PM

Nelson has been fantastic since he came in. Made a huge difference and is part of the reason we are no longer such push-overs.

PFs best signing as far as I'm concerend

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