Paul Hanlon

[bigwheel]

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Since he came back into the side , how many goals have Hanlon and Stevenson lost collectively ??

Hanlon has been poor for months now. How long do you want to back him for ??

We are shipping goals every week and it isn't going to change anytime soon if Paul Hanlon keeps getting picked...

We have different views in football I suspect

Stevenson has had one poor game since he came back - just because a goal comes from his side of the pitch doesn’t make him accountable - crosses will Come in to our box. Stopping the ball getting wide and defensively handling balls in the box is a team game.

Hanlon’s clearly not performing well just now - but he has more good games than poor in a Hibs jersey - would easily get a decent move if he was available - expect him to find form again

I expect him to play well on Sunday if selected

[PISTOL1875]

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We have different views in football I suspect

Stevenson has had one poor game since he came back - just because a goal comes from his side of the pitch doesn’t make him accountable - crosses will Come in to our box. Stopping the ball getting wide and defensively handling balls in the box is a team game.

Hanlon’s clearly not performing well just now - but he has more good games than poor in a Hibs jersey - would easily get a decent move if he was available - expect him to find form again

I expect him to play well on Sunday if selected

Yeh i expect Hanlon to play on Sunday as well... ******g bulletproof..

[Billy Whizz]

Strangely enough at half time on Saturday, someone I was speaking too was impressed with Paul’s performance, and I agreed
One slack moment in the 2nd half, started this tread

[Brightside]

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Strangely enough at half time on Saturday, someone I was speaking too was impressed with Paul’s performance, and I agreed
One slack moment in the 2nd half, started this tread

Yep. We were very good in the first half.

[B.H.F.C]

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Strangely enough at half time on Saturday, someone I was speaking too was impressed with Paul’s performance, and I agreed
One slack moment in the 2nd half, started this tread

It might have triggered it but poor form over the best part of a year is the real reason. Not just a slack moment.

[Hermit Crab]

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It might have triggered it but poor form over the best part of a year is the real reason. Not just a slack moment.

Made a **** of it for both St J goals and at fault for 2 of Rangers 6 IIRC.

[SingaporeHibs]

Hanlon has always needed a strong partner along side him. His performances levels for Hibs throughout his long career have depended on that. When Daz came in at first it led to Hanlon having his best spell of his career. Since Daz started struggling with fitness Hanlons performances were impacted. Porteous is going to be a terrific defender but is still young and needs led on the park and again more is asked of Hanlon and he has struggled with it. When big Efe was here, another terrific player but was so unpredictable at times that didn’t suit Hanlon much either. Hanlon needs a rock next to him to allow him to perform to his best. Maybe a bit late but a professional sports psychologist maybe could of helped him earlier in his career.

[Weegreenman]

I’ve just watched the highlights and I’m afraid to say it was an absolute horror show from Hanlon.
Honking! Needs dropped.

[Heisenberg]

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I’ve just watched the highlights and I’m afraid to say it was an absolute horror show from Hanlon.
Honking! Needs dropped.

Mallan has needed dropped for ages but remains a first pick. Hecky doesn’t seem to trust his new signings.

[Hermit Crab]

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Mallan has needed dropped for ages but remains a first pick. Hecky doesn’t seem to trust his new signings.

Yet Mallan was nowhere near a first pick under Heckingbottom at Barnsley...

[Smartie]

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Strangely enough at half time on Saturday, someone I was speaking too was impressed with Paul’s performance, and I agreed
One slack moment in the 2nd half, started this tread

He has a horrible habit of being severely punished for his mistakes at the moment.

When he makes a mistake we invariably end up losing a goal.

Efe went through a spell where he would have many lapses worse than Hanlon is having right now but we never seemed to lose a goal as a result.

[we are hibs]

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Yet Mallan was nowhere near a first pick under Heckingbottom at Barnsley...

One of lifes mysteries.


Its almost as if the manager has underestimated Scottish football.

[The 90+2]

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One of lifes mysteries.


Its almost as if the manager has underestimated Scottish football.

Did he sign Mallan for Barnsley? If he did it makes sense why he didn’t play him there

[hibbysam]

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Let's be honest here , if Paul Hanlon was that good as people proclaim he is then he wouldn't have played in the Championship for three seasons , the same can be said for another Mr Hibs Lewis Stevenson.. Both of them would've been snapped up pretty sharpish...

These guys were part of the team that got us relegated FFS and they are still playing today.. Two reasons why Hibs will never move forward as a club.

These two aren't part of the solution , they are part of the problem and will be until they are binned... People need to open their eyes and face reality....

A lot can be said of Paul this season, and the end of last, however let’s not blind ourselves from facts, Paul Hanlon being injured is one of the main reasons we got relegated, he wasn’t part of the team that took us down as he had been out injured for months at the end of that season.

[Wembley67]

Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

[The 90+2]

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Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

Fair point.

[Sammy7nil]

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Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

Does everyone get a hip replacement when they become parents?

[Allant1981]

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Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

Andy Murray had surgery to over come constant pain, as far as I know that had nowt to do with him becoming a dad

[JimBHibees]

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Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

He has also been injured Heckinbottom mentioned that both central defenders were playing when he came in but not training. Some of the comments on this thread are a joke for a guy who has been a wonderful servant for the club. Hopefully whatever injury he had is gone and he can get back to being the player we know he can be. No doubt lacking a bit confidence at present which a wee bit support from fans would help with starting Sunday against our biggest rivals.

[Jonnyboy]

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Made a **** of it for both St J goals and at fault for 2 of Rangers 6 IIRC.

Just out of curiosity can you tell us which, if any, of our players is good enough for you?

[superfurryhibby]

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He has also been injured Heckinbottom mentioned that both central defenders were playing when he came in but not training. Some of the comments on this thread are a joke for a guy who has been a wonderful servant for the club. Hopefully whatever injury he had is gone and he can get back to being the player we know he can be. No doubt lacking a bit confidence at present which a wee bit support from fans would help with starting Sunday against our biggest rivals.

You're absolutely correct. I've said in the past that fans often have no idea what goes on behind the scenes at a club, myself included in that. Many players have to manage injuries and play with them, albeit that they can impinge on their ability. They do this because they are often chronic injuries and they have no alternative. It's fairly well known that a few of our players are in this situation.

Paul Hanlon is a good footballer, no doubt about it. He probably works best with a more robust defensive partner beside him. He's mot the biggest guy in the world, so there will be times when he struggles against the physicality of some opponents. This was a big factor in his early first team years. If we had fitter, better players then he would be dropped, as it stands we don't. In the meantime we should support a guy who gives his all for the team, he can't do anything more.

[Hermit Crab]

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Just out of curiosity can you tell us which, if any, of our players is good enough for you?

Scott Allan.

[Jonnyboy]

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Scott Allan.

Safe choice 😉

[PISTOL1875]

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A lot can be said of Paul this season, and the end of last, however let’s not blind ourselves from facts, Paul Hanlon being injured is one of the main reasons we got relegated, he wasn’t part of the team that took us down as he had been out injured for months at the end of that season.

Absolute drivvle. One of the main reasons we were relegated was because of Butcher and his tactics of melting the ball into a corner for james collins to run after...

[tamh]

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If one of Heckingbottoms signings was performing like Hanlon is just now it doesn't bare thinking about. For me our poorest performers right now are Paul, Rocky, Horgan and Mallan. Interestingly none of them Heckingbottom signings.

Heckling bottoms signins can't get a game.!!!!

[CMurdoch]

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Scott Allan.

One great pass in 5 league games .
Easily impressed you are.

[Heisenberg]

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One great pass in 5 league games .
Easily impressed you are.

He’s the only reason we currently have a win on the board too!

[Hermit Crab]

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One great pass in 5 league games .
Easily impressed you are.

Just the one? If our forwards and wingers could read his game better we'd have more goals and probably more wins on the board as well!!!

[Brightside]

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Scott Allan.

Do you think he was good against Killie?

[FilipinoHibs]

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Paul's downturn coincided roughly with the birth of his kid...life events effect players massively, look at Andy Murray for example. He will be back, he hasn't just become a bad player.

Andy Murray has had two major operations and on a rehabilitation programme. Also, coped fine when his kids were born.