Player ratings

[hibsbollah]

Oxley 6

Stevenson 5 Usually saves his best performances for derbies but his distribution was weak today, one great cross to Cummings aside.
Hanlon 7
Fontaine 6
Gray 6

Robertson 7 pick of the midfield
Allan 6 after the first 30 minutes looked like we were going to see another master class. Had Gomis and Buaben in his pocket. But dead balls, general delivery and defensive work weren't up to his usual standard.
Craig 6 still prone to giving the ball away cheaply.
Handling 6 some great touches but drifts in and out of games...

Cummings 7
Malonga 7 both strikers deserve a lot of credit. Tirelessly harrying the back four, Malongas ball retention outstanding (can't believe there's still some ' lazy' chat), great volleyed finish from Cummings although should have scored again.

Subs
mcgeogh dangerous on the ball
booth defensively suspect, got forward well
boyle got into good positions, could have scored late on.

[Jonnyboy]

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Oxley 6

Stevenson 5 Usually saves his best performances for derbies but his distribution was weak today, one great cross to Cummings aside.
Hanlon 7
Fontaine 6
Gray 6

Robertson 7 pick of the midfield
Allan 6 after the first 30 minutes looked like we were going to see another master class. Had Gomis and Buaben in his pocket. But dead balls, general delivery and defensive work weren't up to his usual standard.
Craig 6 still prone to giving the ball away cheaply.
Handling 6 some great touches but drifts in and out of games...

Cummings 7
Malonga 7 both strikers deserve a lot of credit. Tirelessly harrying the back four, Malongas ball retention outstanding (can't believe there's still some ' lazy' chat), great volleyed finish from Cummings although should have scored again.

Pretty much agree with all of that

[patch1875]

Everyone a 7 for me.

[truehibernian]

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Oxley 6

Stevenson 5 Usually saves his best performances for derbies but his distribution was weak today, one great cross to Cummings aside.
Hanlon 7
Fontaine 6
Gray 6

Robertson 7 pick of the midfield
Allan 6 after the first 30 minutes looked like we were going to see another master class. Had Gomis and Buaben in his pocket. But dead balls, general delivery and defensive work weren't up to his usual standard.
Craig 6 still prone to giving the ball away cheaply.
Handling 6 some great touches but drifts in and out of games...

Cummings 7
Malonga 7 both strikers deserve a lot of credit. Tirelessly harrying the back four, Malongas ball retention outstanding (can't believe there's still some ' lazy' chat), great volleyed finish from Cummings although should have scored again.

Subs
mcgeogh dangerous on the ball
booth defensively suspect, got forward well
boyle got into good positions, could have scored late on.

Good ratings bollah - harsh critic (me) but thought Craig was decent in a sort of holding role - thought McGeouch made an obvious difference second half when he caught up with play - some of the quick feet shown from Hibs from 70-85 mins was excellent, and I include Booth in that.

I turned to a friend and said I can't recall a Tynecastle Derby, other than the last one funnily enough, where we have played like the home side and muted their support - under Stubbs it's been really really refreshing, more than Mowbray, because the 'head factor' seems gone - when Hearts equalised, Allan and Robbo demanded the ball ! Would Palsson and Thornhill have done that, or Wotherspoon ?

[Pretty Boy]

Oxley - 7

Gray - 6
Hanlon - 6
Fontaine - 7
Stevenson - 5

Allan - 6.5
Craig - 7
Robertson - 7
Handling - 7

Cummings - 7
Malonga - 7.5

McGeough - 7.5
Boyle - 7
Booth - 7

[hibbymick]

Oxley - 6

Gray - 6
Hanlon - 6
Fontaine - 7
Stevenson - 5

Allan - 6
Craig - 6
Robertson - 6
Handling - 6

Cummings - 6
Malonga - 7

McGeough - 6
Boyle - 4
Booth -5

[Future17]

Anyone putting Stevenson as a 5 needs to have a word. Wasn't his best game and his delivery wasn't the best, but that could be said for everyone in the team.

His work-rate was phenomenal, from 0-75 mins he was solid defensively and he always wanted the ball. To suggest that others in the team were 7's whist he was a 5 is absolute nonsense.

[Nameless]

Oxley - 6

Gray - 7
Hanlon - 7
Fontaine - 8
Stevenson - 7

Allan - 7
Craig - 7
Robertson - 8
Handling - 7

Cummings - 8
Malonga - 8

McGeough - 5
Boyle - 6
Booth -7

Booth and Boyle impressed me, but Fontaine was the stand our for me. In my opinion, the best center half we have had since Caldwell.

[Future17]

Just read the other thread which is now locked and can only imagine Sergey (normally a sensible poster) has been on the beers from early doors today.

Frustrated fiction.

[blackpoolhibs]

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Anyone putting Stevenson as a 5 needs to have a word. Wasn't his best game and his delivery wasn't the best, but that could be said for everyone in the team.

His work-rate was phenomenal, from 0-75 mins he was solid defensively and he always wanted the ball. To suggest that others in the team were 7's whist he was a 5 is absolute nonsense.

[truehibernian]

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Anyone putting Stevenson as a 5 needs to have a word. Wasn't his best game and his delivery wasn't the best, but that could be said for everyone in the team.

His work-rate was phenomenal, from 0-75 mins he was solid defensively and he always wanted the ball. To suggest that others in the team were 7's whist he was a 5 is absolute nonsense.

Pa Kujabi, Zurabi, Grounds - all three combined couldn't cone close to one Lewis Stevenson although some on here will convince you Grounds 'had something in training' !

[NAE NOOKIE]

Oxley .... 6 .... had little to do ... no chance with the goal

Gray .... 6 .... did his bit ... hope he is OK, great player

Fontaine .... 6 .... did little wrong

Hanlon .... 6 .... see Fontaine

Stevenson .... 6 .... some loose passes but did OK

Craig .... 6 .... did fine

Allan .... 6 .... a tiny bit below par, which means he was still as good as everybody else

Robertson ... 6.5 ... though he was our best midfielder

Handling .... 6 ... gave his usual performance

Cummings .... 6 .... would have been 8 if he had scored off a perfect cross

Malonga ... 6 .... did OK without being brilliant

Subs:

Booth ... 6 ... attacked well

McGeough ... 6 ... made a difference

Boyle ... 6 .... got in good positions, might even have scored

If we had gone in at half time at 2 - 0 we would have won .... we must take our chances in these games.

[Pretty Boy]

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Anyone putting Stevenson as a 5 needs to have a word. Wasn't his best game and his delivery wasn't the best, but that could be said for everyone in the team.

His work-rate was phenomenal, from 0-75 mins he was solid defensively and he always wanted the ball. To suggest that others in the team were 7's whist he was a 5 is absolute nonsense.

I like Lewis, really like him and spend ages on here defending him.

He's not immune to criticism though and his final ball was poor several times today. The system we play relies on full backs contributing in an attacking sense and whilst he got in positions that were threatening he only really delivered 1 or 2 good balls. Not like him but that's why he got a 5 from me.

[Stantons Angel]

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Anyone putting Stevenson as a 5 needs to have a word. Wasn't his best game and his delivery wasn't the best, but that could be said for everyone in the team.

His work-rate was phenomenal, from 0-75 mins he was solid defensively and he always wanted the ball. To suggest that others in the team were 7's whist he was a 5 is absolute nonsense.

I have to admit today was not Lewis's best game but we have to remember he took a bad knock in the first few minutes and seemed to carry it for a while. His distribution was not his usual but how many times where there Hibs players in the box when he and Gray were in position to release the ball into the box.

We should have killed them off by half time and their support knew it.They were quiet for a long time in the game and knew they were there for the beating!

[Jonnyboy]

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I like Lewis, really like him and spend ages on here defending him.

He's not immune to criticism though and his final ball was poor several times today. The system we play relies on full backs contributing in an attacking sense and whilst he got in positions that were threatening he only really delivered 1 or 2 good balls. Not like him but that's why he got a 5 from me.

Ditto. My agreement with the 5 was based on the marks others, who had played better on the day, got

[3pm]

Everyone mentions Lewis going forward but not defending - and he was fine!

[Brooster]

Stevenson's distribution was terrible. He wasnt a patch on what was happening in the right back position in both halves. If we want to progress he needs replaced.

[truehibernian]

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I like Lewis, really like him and spend ages on here defending him.

He's not immune to criticism though and his final ball was poor several times today. The system we play relies on full backs contributing in an attacking sense and whilst he got in positions that were threatening he only really delivered 1 or 2 good balls. Not like him but that's why he got a 5 from me.

Stubbs pinpointed Paterson getting forward more than Eccles Cake on their left - Lewis dealt with the 'threat' admirably until last 10 - indeed Errol Flynn had to continually come inside because Lewis had powered back into position despite being in their half most of the second half.

Totally not a slight on you PB, or your post, I just wish folk would look at the wider game, and more closely at the 'fall guys' - Lewis is by far and away one of our best players - jeez he's been a mainstay under Stubbs, a coach we all allegedly rate !

[truehibernian]

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Stevenson's distribution was terrible. He wasnt a patch on what was happening in the right back position in both halves. If we want to progress he needs replaced.

Totally disagree Brooster - where was Malonga, Cummings and Co when he delivered three six yard box crosses second half ?

[Broken Gnome]

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Totally disagree Brooster - where was Malonga, Cummings and Co when he delivered three six yard box crosses second half ?

Malonga had a tap in for one. Lewis belted in a half volley ten yards behind him though (Handling penalty shout).

[Blaster]

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Stevenson's distribution was terrible. He wasnt a patch on what was happening in the right back position in both halves. If we want to progress he needs replaced.

Like the cross onto Cummings head from 6 yards you mean?? Listening to scoop too much stevie

[truehibernian]

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Malonga had a tap in for one. Lewis belted in a half volley ten yards behind him though (Handling penalty shout).

Was actually wanting Lewy to shoot but he didn't have faith in himself - mind I'm glad you acknowledge it was a pen from his cross, which it definitely was 😊

[Broken Gnome]

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Was actually wanting Lewy to shoot but he didn't have faith in himself - mind I'm glad you acknowledge it was a pen from his cross, which it definitely was 😊

Was it hell.

[snedzuk]

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Stubbs pinpointed Paterson getting forward more than Eccles Cake on their left - Lewis dealt with the 'threat' admirably until last 10 - indeed Errol Flynn had to continually come inside because Lewis had powered back into position despite being in their half most of the second half.

Totally not a slight on you PB, or your post, I just wish folk would look at the wider game, and more closely at the 'fall guys' - Lewis is by far and away one of our best players - jeez he's been a mainstay under Stubbs, a coach we all allegedly rate !

Sorry - I get eccles cake but who is errol flynn? ( and why dare I ask).

[Stantons Angel]

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Stevenson's distribution was terrible. He wasnt a patch on what was happening in the right back position in both halves. If we want to progress he needs replaced.

Why do we need to have protracted posts about Lewis this and Lewis that?

I was at the game too and i have supported the wee man all the way against many a tirade of abuse he has had to take from some on here! I dont think anyone has mentioned the heavy knock he took in the opening minutes of the game? im sure he was carrying this throughout the first half too!

As i have said in a previous post he didnt have his best game today based on his usual standards. BUT he was NOT the worst player on the team today.

Handling continually gives the ball away week after week and ive yet to hear that he should be benched or replaced? Malonga let so many balls go past him with out even trying to get to them.. Craig again gives 9/10 balls away in midfield and does not track back.

Again this is the way i see things and you have your opinion too but surely Lewis does not have to carry the extra pressure you all put on him when he has been playing so well of late. Hopefully this will be a one off for him and we will see him back to his self soon. Just lay off him and see that the whole team had flaws in their own individual games today!!!

[Boyle89]

Paul hanlon-10 for 'landing' on walker.
Oxley-10 for clattering walker or whoever it was.

[Pretty Boy]

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Why do we need to have protracted posts about Lewis this and Lewis that?

I was at the game too and i have supported the wee man all the way against many a tirade of abuse he has had to take from some on here! I dont think anyone has mentioned the heavy knock he took in the opening minutes of the game? im sure he was carrying this throughout the first half too!

As i have said in a previous post he didnt have his best game today based on his usual standards. BUT he was NOT the worst player on the team today.

Handling continually gives the ball away week after week and ive yet to hear that he should be benched or replaced? Malonga let so many balls go past him with out even trying to get to them.. Craig again gives 9/10 balls away in midfield and does not track back.

Again this is the way i see things and you have your opinion too but surely Lewis does not have to carry the extra pressure you all put on him when he has been playing so well of late. Hopefully this will be a one off for him and we will see him back to his self soon. Just lay off him and see that the whole team had flaws in their own individual games today!!!

Not sure the best way to defend Lewis is to have a pop at 3 other players, one of them a home grown talent, who certainly don't deserve it based on todays performances.

[Mibbes Aye]

It's noticeable that any criticism of Lewis is for his forward play. No one is suggesting he made defensive errors.

All of a sudden, the Lewis critics expect an Alves or a Cole when the reality is he gives an out ball or an attacking pass time and time and time again.

Lewis has been outstanding when I've seen him this season. Different kind of outstanding from Scott Allan, everybody gets that, but I've loved them both for their contributions. Different players, but both necessary in green and white shirts to make a team effort.

[Pretty Boy]

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It's noticeable that any criticism of Lewis is for his forward play. No one is suggesting he made defensive errors.

All of a sudden, the Lewis critics expect an Alves or a Cole when the reality is he gives an out ball or an attacking pass time and time and time again.

Lewis has been outstanding when I've seen him this season. Different kind of outstanding from Scott Allan, everybody gets that, but I've loved them both for their contributions. Different players, but both necessary in green and white shirts to make a team effort.

It now seems though it's almost impossible to criticise Lewis without people jumping down your throat. I'm not a 'Lewis critic', I see what he offers the team and am more than happy to see him in it and I'd be delighted if he got a new contract. Yet today I thought he had, by his standards, one of his poorer (and I use the term loosely) games and I'm hounded by several posters. Ironically one of the defences of Lewis was to slaughter Handling and Craig (both of whom get it far tougher than LS from fans) or 'lazy' Malonga (who ran his socks off today).

Getting a balanced view on LS is impossible becuas it's either a case of ridiculous criticism or OTT defence of him and an unwillingness to accept he's human and can have an off day like anyone else. If people don't agree then fair enough but the sneering dismisal of any criticism of LS is a bit tiresome.

[Glory Lurker]

Lewis was good in defence, but his crosses were hopeless. I love him dearly, but what was the flipping problem with bringing the ball in to the box? He didn't attempt it once. I started wondering if he was under orders not to.........