LC out KT in!

[147lothian]

It's time to put Liam Criag on the bench and put Thomson in, reason KT can pick a pass, control the tempo of a game and beak up opposition play, Thomson never became a bad player when he went to Middlesburgh, he got a serious injury, this is his last chance to prove himself, it's time to give him the platform

[truehibernian]

Best midfielder at the club in my opinion, but you have to respect the manager at the end of the day.

Why we didn't play two strikers today I'll never know - against a team who hadn't scored this year ? No brainer.

Still, we are in no shape to win any cup this year, Pat's signings made sure of that (for me). League survival is the aim again - at least we have a manager that wants to sign pace and creativity !

[Judas Iscariot]

KT is a far better football player than LC...

Only TB knows why KT has been binned

[Danderhall Hibs]

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KT is a far better football player than LC...

Only TB knows why KT has been binned

No he's not - guys have posted on here explaining why he's been binned.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Liam Craig has been poor in recebt weeks. It takes a big decision to dump the captain but maybe thats what we need. Big decisions to be made.

[Judas Iscariot]

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No he's not - guys have posted on here explaining why he's been binned.

So the guys have posted explaining why LC is a better player?

[edwards]

Liam Craigs game has deteriorated since taking the captains arm band, feel terry needs to makes a decision soon about this and give the band to Nelson for the time being to take some of the strain off Liam, he was scoring goals before he became captain. Not many leaders in the team and feel Nelson is the only option.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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So the guys have posted explaining why LC is a better player?

Don't think so? They've posted saying why KTs been binned though.

[Judas Iscariot]

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Don't think so? They've posted saying why KTs been binned though.

Thought so

In regards to why he's been binned, pathetic

The style of football, performances & results so far are awful

KT should walk into this plsh Hibs side

[matty_f]

I'd have Scott Robertson in the team before either of them, but imho Thomson is far better suited to the role that Craig is being asked to do than Liam Craig is.

We'd barely have noticed if we had done without a midfield today.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Thought so

In regards to why he's been binned, pathetic

The style of football, performances & results so far are awful

KT should walk into this plsh Hibs side

Does it need to be a straight Craig for Thomson swap? The 2 of them were in the same side at the start of the season.

[Stevie Reid]

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I'd have Scott Robertson in the team before either of them, but imho Thomson is far better suited to the role that Craig is being asked to do than Liam Craig is.

We'd barely have noticed I'd we had done without a midfield today.

Correct. Terry even took off 50% of our non existent midfield, though Taiwo was booked after a reckless challenge. As my Brother pointed out today, having Boeteng and Maybury on the bench today was strange - not putting Robertson on was even stranger.

KT definitely more suited for the LC role, though agree that SR should be in before both.

[Bronson]

What I don't understand is KT has been dropped because Butcher wants a high pressing midfield that play at high tempo. But in the last few weeks Craig has been playing far too deep, trying to dictate the play and has slowed everything down. Surely that's what KT is perfect at? That's his game and he's very good at it.

Personally think we really miss a balance in midfield, Fenlon went too defensive, Butcher has went a bit too lightweight, I'd go for KT and robertson myself.

[3pm]

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I'd have Scott Robertson in the team before either of them, but imho Thomson is far better suited to the role that Craig is being asked to do than Liam Craig is.

We'd barely have noticed if we had done without a midfield today.

Neither Craig or Robertson are good enough.

[3pm]

...imo.

[Potty78]

Under Mowbray we played, boozy, brown and kt with kt sitting. Why not not go the same way with Robertson and Craig both pushing on? Just an option am putting out there!

[steviehibsleith]

KT is a mile better footballer than liam craig fact.
KT went west when they had the money to buy the best and then went on to the EPL - will LIam Craig achieve this level ?
due to injuries KT has lost a yard of pace and if that doesnt fit with the manager thats his call, IMO Hibs should be playing KT .

[EVENTUALLY]

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Neither Craig or Robertson are good enough.

Bang On. Craig has been poor since he arrived and was without doubt a disgrace in Malmo game. Non tryer after the 1st two goals went in. Robertson flits in and out of every game he plays with the emphasis on the out. KT likes to play at an even tempo but he knows his way around a midfield area, can sense danger and will put his body on the line. Craig is weak and never ever a captain in a million years. We let a good captain go to Partick and we've another out on loan in David Gold who should be brought back now and nurtured for next season alongside Stanton, Harris and Handling. Booth also looks more mature and physically developed to handle the defensive side of the game. There is no point developing really bright young players while the likes of Craig, Robertson and Taiwo consistenently under perform.

KT maybe , youth definately.

[lumbo_hfc]

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Correct. Terry even took off 50% of our non existent midfield, though Taiwo was booked after a reckless challenge. As my Brother pointed out today, having Boeteng and Maybury on the bench today was strange - not putting Robertson on was even stranger.

Robertson was on the bench!?

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KT is a mile better footballer than liam craig fact.
KT went west when they had the money to buy the best and then went on to the EPL - will LIam Craig achieve this level ?
due to injuries KT has lost a yard of pace and if that doesnt fit with the manager thats his call, IMO Hibs should be playing KT .

And is still alot quicker and sharper than Liam Craig.

[Fergus52]

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Neither Craig or Robertson are good enough.

How much have you watched us this season?

Robertson has been great.

[3pm]

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How much have you watched us this season?

Robertson has been great.

I have a season ticket and I go to a few away games.

We both have different definitions of great it appears.

[GreenLake]

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How much have you watched us this season?

Robertson has been great.

I was thinking Robertson must be injured or not match fit. He has been one of our best players this season. Craig has been one of our worst should be rested.

[blackpoolhibs]

Kevin Thomson is injured, and has been for a while.

[Northernhibee]

We should definately drop our top goallscorer, that makes perfect sense.

[hibee_girl]

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Kevin Thomson is injured, and has been for a while.

Exactly, not sure why there's a huge drama being made out of him not playing!

[Eyrie]

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We should definately drop our top goallscorer, that makes perfect sense.

Craig is playing poorly and is our captain - two good reasons why he should be dropped for now. No player can be seen to have a guaranteed place in the team.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

I'd like to see Heffernan & Haynes up top next week.

[seven nowt]

Finally someone has said it. Ever since Kevin Thomson was binned from the lineup, I've wondered why because Thomson is a top class midfielder.

But NO WAY should Craig lose his position. Thomson sitting midfield, with Craig and Stanton attacking and Zoubir and Watmore on the wings. That's what I would play. Next game we should go for

Williams
Maybury-Hanlon-Boateng-Stevenson
Thomson
Craig-Stanton
Watmore---------------Zoubir
Haynes

Nelson is a good ball winning defender but keeps putting us under pressure and ruins the flow of play with his punting the ball up the park, so I say give Boateng a try. Maybury has been solid for us when called upon and adds stability. Hanlon's been our player of the season. Thomson needs to be back in the lineup. We need to get shot of Collins and put Haynes on because I seen enough yesterday to know Haynes will be dangerous. Cairney can come of the bench and be an impact player as well.

[147lothian]

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Craig is playing poorly and is our captain - two good reasons why he should be dropped for now. No player can be seen to have a guaranteed place in the team.

Good point mate, Thomson is injured at the moment, but he should be back soon and he was one of the four who seemed to not have a future at Easter Road, his contract runs out at the end of the season, Craigs form has dropped so much giving away posession that it's time to put Thomson in that position and see if he's worth a new contract

[Aldo]

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We should definately drop our top goallscorer, that makes perfect sense.

I would. He has done nothing for weeks. Regardless of who you are if you player crap you deserve to be dropped.