Is there any particular reason why you are putting the boot in? Harris was an excellent prospect who was unlucky with injury? He played for Hibs at a young age and almost single handedly won a Scottish Cup semi final at Hampden for us. In my mind that constitutes making it. I cant comment on his mental strength bit my guess would be closer to the truth than yours.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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20-06-2019 08:54 PM #2701
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20-06-2019 08:54 PM #2702
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20-06-2019 09:09 PM #2705This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I have no knowledge of that but his nickname was " Boozy"
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20-06-2019 09:16 PM #2708
https://www.snsgroup.co.uk/20-06-19-hibs-training
Pictures from Hibs training today. Search the website and there are a few more.
Flo and Whittaker both there..no Marciano - has he been given extended leave or do we think he’s off / been given more time to sort his future ?
Good to see Ryan back after his meniscus injury.
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Alex had a real set back with his father passing in his teens and I would argue 'made it' at Hibs in a very dramatic (albeit short) debut season. He then had a terrible (potentially career ending) injury and was rushed back from it too soon v Aberdeen at Pittodrie if I remember rightly by a failing and desperate Butcher - something he should be held accountable for (Butcher). Definitely a 'what could have been' with Alex but having watched him as a young boy and posting about him since he was in is early teens there is no doubt in my mind he was a very, very talented footballer and a graceful attacking player. Like every footballer he had weaknesses but for me Butcher absolutely ruined any chance he had of fulfilling potential.
He's worked hard to be where he is and I'm sure even in his mind he thinks what could have been with a bit of luck and better guidance (in football). I wish him all the very best in life and football
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Good post!
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You could say many Scottish players aren’t mentally strong enough to play higher level hence why they are in Scotland only rather than La Liga.
Many players have short careers due to injuries / bad luck / poor management - so many variables.
Your original post about Alex just seemed over the top considering you have no idea what the guy is like and what he’s been through.
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20-06-2019 09:50 PM #2717This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteMature, sensible signature required for responsible position. Good prospects for the right candidate. Apply within.
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I am nit any way in the know but i imagine he was looking for a 'bigger' move than us and knew with his contract situation he would get good offers in january.
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As soon as he was at Dundee and playing well they slapped a big price tag on him, the kind of price we just don't pay.
With hindsight, and seeing how well he's done at Rangers, we'll argue we should have pushed the boat out for him. If we'd paid the £1m Dundee were looking for and he'd been a dud, we'd really be giving it in the neck to Hibs.
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20-06-2019 10:21 PM #2722
I think Alex just wasn’t good enough for us.
He burst into the scene when we were terrible and he provided a much needed spark, great link up play with Mcgivern? Down the left at times
Maybe he never got on great with Butcher but I wouldn’t say he ruined him.
He was given a chance by Stubbs, Lennon, Dundee, Queen of the South and Falkirk without kicking on.
i really thought he would grow into a great player but maybe he was just what we needed for that 5 months.
confidence comes and goes in football but that was a very long time ago and he’s yet to show that form again. We can’t blame that on Butcher bringing him back too early.
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Apparently Turnbull to Celtic is back on
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21-06-2019 05:35 AM #2728
Le Heck ruling out any move to Hull here,
https://www.skysports.com/football/n...lign-with-hibs
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21-06-2019 05:36 AM #2729This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I know that, I forgot to put a smiley after, just noticed that now.
I did mention in my original post on this subject about his injury, being brought back too soon and the bullying by the then management, just shows that if you miss a simple smiley in a post, the context gets lost as it was meant to be posted in jest.Last edited by J-C; 21-06-2019 at 05:41 AM.
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21-06-2019 05:49 AM #2730
I thought he was going to turn out to be our next big thing, the way he burst onto the scene was so good, but he was injured and that was that.
I think to blame Butcher is not right, he hardly played for him, and he never followed him around the country to the various clubs he's been to since.
Harris in my opinion is just one of those who showed a bit of promise, but failed to follow it up long term.
I wish him well, football is a cut throat business, and while he did well for a short period of time, i think we did well getting Boyle in exchange.
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