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02-04-2021 08:54 PM #181
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02-04-2021 09:02 PM #182
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02-04-2021 10:00 PM #184
To just dismiss him as just a player with a great attitude and work rate does him a disservice too. Simon Murray showed that will get you a place at Hibs but it won’t keep you here.
It’s taken one of the most exciting young prospects in this country who has grabbed the attention of top teams like Arsenal to dislodge him. There have been dozens of contenders to take his place in the team and he’s seen them off - and the one who broke that trend Lewis has supported at every step of the way.
We’re going to miss Lewis big time when he goes. A very good player, an even better human being and a legendary Hibee.
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02-04-2021 10:18 PM #185
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I can’t actually believe there is a debate about his legendary status but, at the same time, I still wouldn’t describe him as a very good player either.
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03-04-2021 08:52 AM #186This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteFollow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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03-04-2021 09:04 AM #187
You sure about that?
I’m not directing this at Stevenson, but there have been hundreds of players who have had a career at the top of Scottish football that could at best be described as average.
Is staying at one club a sign that you’re any better or worse than players that move a few times?
If they were really good they’d have fancied their chances down south or abroad in most cases I’d have thought.
Clearly there are exceptions like Scot Brown but most decent players that Hibs, Hearts or Aberdeen have, move on after a few years to bigger things.
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03-04-2021 09:08 AM #188This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
So because players don't move abroad or go down south they aren't really good players, nonsense, maybe some folk enjoy earning a couple of grand a week which is still a very good wage in the grand scheme of things and staying in an area they like.
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03-04-2021 09:44 AM #190This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-04-2021 10:54 AM #193This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Fine if you disagree, but why jump on with ‘nonsense....”. Can’t you just chat without arguing?
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03-04-2021 10:57 AM #194This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-04-2021 11:01 AM #195
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I’m not intending to slaughter him or anything like that because, as I say, his legendary status isn’t in question for me. I’ve just never thought he’s what you’d call a very good player. As others have mentioned there are plenty players who make a career in Scottish football who I wouldn’t term as very good, even relative to the level.
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03-04-2021 11:06 AM #196
Again, I wasn’t stating a fact, I was only passing comment ffs.
I stand by my view that most decent players move or in their career and aren’t one club players.
That one is a fact. It’s the whole reason we’ve discussing Stevenson as it’s such a rarity.
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03-04-2021 11:10 AM #197This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Playing for all those years for Hibs means he'll have witnessed several squad rebuilds.
I couldn't even guess how many players have been let go in that time, but Lewis always had his contract extended.
Of course there have been some journeymen in Scottish football, but they have survived by moving clubs and accepting wage reductions.
Lewis does not fall into that category. He's not a superstar, but he's been invaluable to this club.Last edited by Hibbyradge; 03-04-2021 at 11:13 AM.
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03-04-2021 11:11 AM #198This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-04-2021 11:15 AM #199This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If they’re crap we get rid and if they’re really good they move on for more money or to a bigger club.
It’s always been this way as far as I can remember. Dunno why it’s being called nonsense now!!
Stevenson and Hanlon are exceptions obviously.
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03-04-2021 11:35 AM #200This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The reason it's being challenged is because it's amongst posts which are deemed as critical of LS even though you said that yours wasn't.
I am certain that both Lewis and Paul have had opportunities to leave Hibs, trouser signing on fees and continue to perform at a consistently high level, but for someone else.
But they're Hibs fans and they decided that staying was more important to them than a short term boost to their bank balances.
Loads of fans say that it would be their dream to play for Hibs, and in Paul's case, captain the club. These boys have done exactly that.
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03-04-2021 11:45 AM #201
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03-04-2021 11:52 AM #202This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
You're allowed your opinions obvs.
This is going to be my final post on this thread because it's just going round in daft wee circles. 🤞
I think he's a very good player, that he's been a huge asset to the club for a few months short of 16 years, and that he's a real proper legend in his own lifetime.
Anyone who disagrees with me is entitled to do so, but they couldn't be more wrong.
Hanging's too good for them.
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03-04-2021 12:42 PM #203
Lewis will never be the superstar player and he'll never be just a bog standard squad players, he's been a very very steady decent pro nearly all his career, he'll be a 7 out of 10 nearly every week with only a handful of below standard games few and far between.
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03-04-2021 02:25 PM #205
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Both are are model professionals and low maintenance.
Managers have enough problems without having prima donnas moaning and whining and going in the huff if things are not going there way.
IMO that’s why Lewis and Paul have been so long at ER.
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