Goal scoring midfielder

**noz** · 11-04-2021 02:59 PM

I know they are hard to come by.

But Cadden, Irvine, Newell, Gogic Wright etc. just dont find the net regularly, and apart from Nisbet and Boyle we cant rely on anyone else to chip in.

We need to try and unearth someone from somwhere.

***Not In The Know*** · 11-04-2021 03:08 PM

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I know they are hard to come by.

But Cadden, Irvine, Newell, Gogic Wright etc. just dont find the net regularly, and apart from Nisbet and Boyle we cant rely on anyone else to chip in.

We need to try and unearth someone from somwhere.

I think that’s much to do with tactics.

**keep the faith** · 11-04-2021 03:24 PM

Scott Allan

**JammyDoidger** · 11-04-2021 03:26 PM

We can't even rely on nisbet tbh, he's been Absolutely pony since January.

Knew what I was doing there..

***BILLYHIBS*** · 11-04-2021 03:30 PM

Pat McGinlay

**noz** · 11-04-2021 03:32 PM

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I think that’s much to do with tactics.

I take your point, but lucky if all the players mentioned have got 4 goals between them. That is poor.

**Coach Jon** · 11-04-2021 03:37 PM

Nisbet gets one back

**badabing67** · 11-04-2021 03:56 PM

Jamie McGrath

**Ronniekirk** · 11-04-2021 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by noz

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I know they are hard to come by.

But Cadden, Irvine, Newell, Gogic Wright etc. just dont find the net regularly, and apart from Nisbet and Boyle we cant rely on anyone else to chip in.

We need to try and unearth someone from somwhere.

Am surprised Irvine hasn’t scored yet A fit Mcgennis will chip in but would be surprised if he gets more than 6 in a season
Cadden I think isn’t going to score many based o missed chances to date but with a full ore season behind him that hopefully changes

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**Coach Jon** · 11-04-2021 03:57 PM

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Jamie McGrath

Defo

**Unseen work** · 11-04-2021 04:01 PM

If you’re including Wright and Cadden as midfielders then surely Boyle comes under that too?

We’re the only team outwith rangers to have 3 players in double figures for the season.

Jamie McGrath has very good stats but 90% of his goals have been pens. Stats don’t tell the full story.

Really surprised Irvine hasn’t scored yet but they’ll come.

***easty*** · 11-04-2021 05:04 PM

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Jamie McGrath

He wouldn’t get a game for us.

**ancient hibee** · 11-04-2021 05:12 PM

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If you’re including Wright and Cadden as midfielders then surely Boyle comes under that too?

We’re the only team outwith rangers to have 3 players in double figures for the season.

Jamie McGrath has very good stats but 90% of his goals have been pens. Stats don’t tell the full story.

Really surprised Irvine hasn’t scored yet but they’ll come.

Irvine has had a few chances but been very careless and most have not needed saves. Very disappointing.

**WeeRussell** · 11-04-2021 05:16 PM

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If you’re including Wright and Cadden as midfielders then surely Boyle comes under that too?

We’re the only team outwith rangers to have 3 players in double figures for the season.

Jamie McGrath has very good stats but 90% of his goals have been pens. Stats don’t tell the full story.

Really surprised Irvine hasn’t scored yet but they’ll come.

Agree with this. And I’m not really fussed if all our goals tend to come from strikers rather than midfielders, it’s what they’re there for. As long as we are scoring what we need to in order to win games it doesn’t bother me if a midfielder doesn’t score all season.

**~~Torto7~~** · 11-04-2021 05:22 PM

Magennis should be scoring he has the quality. I'm unsure on Irvine going forward. Weighing up his lack of football pre Hibs I'm guessing he's feeling the effects now. He's likely to be a high wage for us. Is it worth it?

**ancient hibee** · 11-04-2021 05:23 PM

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Agree with this. And I’m not really fussed if all our goals tend to come from strikers rather than midfielders, it’s what they’re there for. As long as we are scoring what we need to in order to win games it doesn’t bother me if a midfielder doesn’t score all season.

Midfielders scoring means marking required leaving more room for strikers.

**Hibee Mac** · 11-04-2021 05:31 PM

Genuinely interested to know why people think Magennis will get us goals?

Was he a prolific scorer for st mitten or something?

If it's based on his performances in a Hibs shirt then I've seen very little at all this season to make me think he'll score goals for us

**Sir David Gray** · 11-04-2021 05:37 PM

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Genuinely interested to know why people think Magennis will get us goals?

Was he a prolific scorer for st mitten or something?

If it's based on his performances in a Hibs shirt then I've seen very little at all this season to make me think he'll score goals for us

No he's scored 4 goals in just under 50 league appearances in the Premiership.

**HibeeHibernian4** · 11-04-2021 06:06 PM

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He wouldn’t get a game for us.

Yes he would?...

We also have a goal-scoring midfielder currently in Turkey.

**B.H.F.C** · 11-04-2021 06:18 PM

Lack of goals from midfield is a big failing for me this year. Glad Ross acknowledged it at the AGM and that it’s something they’re looking at.

It’s not all about one player scoring 12-15 (although it would be nice if someone did). But midfielders should be looking to chip in. We’re far too reliant on Boyle, Nisbet and even Doidge who hasn’t been prolific this year. They need more help.

***Stuart93*** · 11-04-2021 06:23 PM

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Yes he would?...

We also have a goal-scoring midfielder currently in Turkey.

He didn’t really score many goals for us before he left for Turkey. Let’s not start pretending he was performing

**HibeeHibernian4** · 11-04-2021 06:37 PM

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He didn’t really score many goals for us before he left for Turkey. Let’s not start pretending he was performing

It's funny how few goals a player tends to score when they're sat in the stands.

**WeeRussell** · 11-04-2021 06:44 PM

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Midfielders scoring means marking required leaving more room for strikers.

Maybe they’re being marked and our strikers are getting the room and scoring goals.

**Since90+2** · 11-04-2021 06:47 PM

Goalscoring midfielders, as in proper midfielders and not a number 10 type player, are like goldust and cost a fair whack.

We do need one but then I'd imagine every single team in the league is probably looking for one.

***Northernhibee*** · 11-04-2021 07:01 PM

I wish we could figure out what made Mallan so brilliant in his first season with us.

**hibbysam** · 11-04-2021 07:18 PM

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Goalscoring midfielders, as in proper midfielders and not a number 10 type player, are like goldust and cost a fair whack.

We do need one but then I'd imagine every single team in the league is probably looking for one.

There’s barely a team in the league with one. Arfield is probably as close as they come and he barely plays every week. If they’re adding something different then I’m delighted to find someone better, but I’m also extremely pleased with our goal return this season while also being much stronger defensively. I also don’t think around 10 goals (not counting Boyle) from midfield is a bad return. Just so happens most of our midfielders score 1/2 each.

**04Sauzee** · 11-04-2021 09:02 PM

Not a midfield player but Cole at Motherwell has some decent stats. A goal every 185 minutes in the league which is the same as Nisbet

***18Craig75*** · 11-04-2021 09:10 PM

Newell has had a number of decent opportunities to score throughout the season. Should probably be on 5ish.

Add to that Jamie Murphy, he’s missed a few chances, most notably in the semi final.

Whilst I’m at it Magennis also missed a sitter in the first half v Hearts.

So our midfielders are getting in to good areas, perhaps just some finishing practice required.

**Smartie** · 11-04-2021 09:28 PM

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Not a midfield player but Cole at Motherwell has some decent stats. A goal every 185 minutes in the league which is the same as Nisbet

I was really impressed with him at ER a few weeks back.

Gave us loads of problems and put in the sort of performance you might expect from someone with a much bigger reputation.