Lee Johnson confirmed as manager

[Hibernian Verse]

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Nisbet will be away as soon as he's fit and we can forget about Doidge.

We need 3 strikers to start with. Melkerson might come onto a game so that leaves 2.

Whole new midfield and a decent centre half might give us a chance.

Who would sign Nisbet?

[Brown Hibs]

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Who would sign Nisbet?

Doubt he will be going anywhere

[hibsbollah]

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Who would sign Nisbet?

International striker, good strike record on paper, going through a dry spell at the moment but clubs will definitely take a chance on players with his pedigree, especially strikers.

[Stubbsy90+2]

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Doubt he will be going anywhere

Next summer at the earliest surely.

He’ll need to prove his fitness, that he has fully recovered and also regain some sort of form after a poor season.

I’d be stunned if anyone came in with enough money for us to sell him now or January.

[Smartie]

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The 12th worst team in the league ran riot against that midfield.

If you think Newell and JDH, as a combination, are 10th best or above then you are wrong.

They were spared relegation by 2 things this season (and 2 things only)
1) with McGennis fit we were top of the league & unbeaten in 7/8 games - that saved us
2) if we had lost to St Mirren (first game post split) the freefall would have been going til the St J game. That dismal (but important) 1-0 win spared us.

I cannot believe my eyes that you think Newell and JDH are a good combination

They - as a pairing - have relegation stats

As a pairing I thought they had a decent game in the derby at ER but apart from that have been awful together since Magennis got injured.

However - they were really pretty good together with Magennis when he was fit. As you say, pretty much top of the league.

This is the conundrum we have with this squad. I don’t think either JDH or Newell are pish but I think there’s a good chance they’re a relegation midfield if played as a pair. I also think that we might only be getting Magennis fit and signing a top central striker away from seeing a lot more from them.

I’ll respect Johnson’s decision to cull anyone but I don’t think it’s anything like as black and white as some folk are making out. All of our players aren’t pish.

[Alfred E Newman]

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Nisbet will be away as soon as he's fit and we can forget about Doidge.

We need 3 strikers to start with. Melkerson might come onto a game so that leaves 2.

Whole new midfield and a decent centre half might give us a chance.

How do you know that, are you his agent?

[Carheenlea]

Enjoyed Lee Johnson’s introduction and interviews, and I have quite a positive feeling about this one.

Sounds like a change of style could be afoot so will be interesting to see what type of player he brings in. Hopefully see a more athletic and physical side to compliment the “tidy footballer” category who make up a lot of the squad. A robust spine and a mixture and blend of different attributes throughout a starting eleven.

He’s admitted himself he’s not a glamour name, but when you look at his competitors for fighting it out against next term, it’s the likes of Robbie Neilson, Graeme Alexander, Jim Goodwin, Tam Courts, Malky Mackay, Derek McInnes, David Martindale and Stephen Robinson. Not exactly a stellar list and we should be well positioned to have a decent season.

[WhileTheChief..]

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How do you know that, are you his agent?

Bizarre post.

I’ll bet you know I’m not. Just want an argument yeah?

Like everyone else on here, I’m saying what I think.

[WhileTheChief..]

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Who would sign Nisbet?

He’ll get a move easily once he’s fit.

I just don’t think he wants to be here. We weren’t getting much out of him anyways so think he’ll be off.

[Hibernian Verse]

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International striker, good strike record on paper, going through a dry spell at the moment but clubs will definitely take a chance on players with his pedigree, especially strikers.

I think he might go, but it was presented as fact that he's away as soon as he's fit. Was just wondering who was signing him.

[Lago]

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He looks and sounds a good sort.
Immaculately turned out too. I feel that's a reflection of the inner man.

Good perceptive post👌

[Percy Vere]

Like what I’m hearing.
Aggressive attacking football… yes please
Welcome Lee.

[Lago]

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He’ll get a move easily once he’s fit.

I just don’t think he wants to be here. We weren’t getting much out of him anyways so think he’ll be off.

Needs to up his game if he wants a move.

[#2 Double Tap]

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Is it? It never used to get overrun the last time we had a midfield 3 with those qualities. Infact it was utterly dominant most weeks.

Obviously the standard of player will decide whether we get overrun or not but a combination of those 3 style of players is about the perfect mix imo.

Imo : Need a ball winner in a 433.

Lennon had that mix working, but we played 352.


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[Potty78]

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Enjoyed Lee Johnson’s introduction and interviews, and I have quite a positive feeling about this one.

Sounds like a change of style could be afoot so will be interesting to see what type of player he brings in. Hopefully see a more athletic and physical side to compliment the “tidy footballer” category who make up a lot of the squad. A robust spine and a mixture and blend of different attributes throughout a starting eleven.

He’s admitted himself he’s not a glamour name, but when you look at his competitors for fighting it out against next term, it’s the likes of Robbie Neilson, Graeme Alexander, Jim Goodwin, Tam Courts, Malky Mackay, Derek McInnes, David Martindale and Stephen Robinson. Not exactly a stellar list and we should be well positioned to have a decent season.

I've said this all along pal, the competition ain't great but he has to get off to a flyer to get fans onside. Get the recruitment right and we should be aiming top 4 and at least challenge hearts👍

[Smartie]

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He’ll get a move easily once he’s fit.

I just don’t think he wants to be here. We weren’t getting much out of him anyways so think he’ll be off.

I don’t think he wants to be here either.

Not sure he’s twigged that in order to get the move he “deserves” that he’s going to have to produce the form of his first 4 months or so over a sustained period rather than the garbage he’s dished up since. I think he’s far more bothered about what he does in a Scotland squad that he’s in serious danger of dropping out of.

I don’t see him fitting into a Johnson team tbh.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Auk3BOS7F5Y

Sunderland fans take on LJ

[500miles]

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Auk3BOS7F5Y

Sunderland fans take on LJ

A grown man in a football shirt talking to no- one on YouTube.

[ian cruise]

Marshall

Clarke Porteous Hanlon

Clarke Doig

Two new midfielders alongside Henderson

Combination of Doidge/Nisbet/Melkerson as two upfront.

I don't think we're that far away from a good first 11, and if we can get better than any of the current players I've included, ideal. Two or three really good midfielders is the key.

[Northernhibee]

So far I've spoken to fans of Dundee United, Hearts, Aberdeen and St. Johnstone and the general view is that it's a good appointment, though the Jambo thought he may be a bit of an It's Your Daniel Stendel type.

[cameronw-hfc]

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He comes across all right, the recruitment is still a bit confusing, with Ron saying lee will lead, but lee hinting in his interview the recruitment team will give him a choice of players.

Praying this is the right appointment, his attacking talk is what I wanna hear.

That's how it usually works at most clubs tbf. Manager tells recruitment team what type of player he wants, they go source some options and let the manager chose

[Smartie]

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Marshall

Clarke Porteous Hanlon

Clarke Doig

Two new midfielders alongside Henderson

Combination of Doidge/Nisbet/Melkerson as two upfront.

I don't think we're that far away from a good first 11, and if we can get better than any of the current players I've included, ideal. Two or three really good midfielders is the key.

The cloning of Clarke will be a challenge. I'd be happy with Stevenson in the centre of midfield for some of the time so we might only need one nailed on starter for midfield.

I think we need 2 new strikers though if we're going to play that way. We're also likely to be short of cover and injuries to key players would see us back with the mince of this season so I accept we need at least 2 good central midfielders.

It would surprise me if Johnson wants to play a back 3 and wingbacks so not sure he'd go with something like this - I expect he'll want to go for something different and I'm not sure how our current players will fit into that (Hanlon in a CB pair? Who plays FB? Do we have enough quality and cover to play wide? Do we anyone who can play up front on their own?)

[Since452]

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I've said this all along pal, the competition ain't great but he has to get off to a flyer to get fans onside. Get the recruitment right and we should be aiming top 4 and at least challenge hearts👍

I've got a very good feeling about this appointment. Better than I had when Jack Ross was announced. Think the fit is very good. The league Cup group stages might be a bit of a blessing this season. Plenty games to get his ideas across and new signings bedded in.

[HH81]

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Needs to up his game if he wants a move.

Correct.

[Smartie]

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I've got a very good feeling about this appointment. Better than I had when Jack Ross was announced. Think the fit is very good. The league Cup group stages might be a bit of a blessing this season. Plenty games to get his ideas across and new signings bedded in.

Yeah, I was thinking that about the league cup too.

I think they’ve done the right thing with the league cup, I quite like this format.

Obviously I’d rather we were in Europe, didn’t have to bother with it and that that will be the case in future, but hey…

[Northern Hibby]

I just want that, new manager, spike in form that we never seem to get 😔

[Coco Bryce]

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Marshall

Clarke Porteous Hanlon

Clarke Doig

Two new midfielders alongside Henderson

Combination of Doidge/Nisbet/Melkerson as two upfront.

I don't think we're that far away from a good first 11, and if we can get better than any of the current players I've included, ideal. Two or three really good midfielders is the key.

If we are going to be playing fast paced attacking football as promised, Doidge certainly wont be part of it.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

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Marshall

Clarke Porteous Hanlon

Clarke Doig

Two new midfielders alongside Henderson

Combination of Doidge/Nisbet/Melkerson as two upfront.

I don't think we're that far away from a good first 11, and if we can get better than any of the current players I've included, ideal. Two or three really good midfielders is the key.

Hope that Magennis makes a come back. Could be a key player for us.

[Northernhibee]

Other half just watched his interview and first impression is “he looks a bit like Dane Bowers”.

[Since452]

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Other half just watched his interview and first impression is “he looks a bit like Dane Bowers”.

Out of your mind