Midfield and next season
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I never post on here so dont slaughter me please. Basicallyjust some thoughts on our midfield which have been building of late. Wonderingif there are others that share the same view or what the general consensus is. Thisisnt intended to be a negative post, just what I see as the reality and what weneed to improve for next season.
I dont think we have any athleticism and strength in there which makes the job Heckingbottom has done even more remarkable. Dare I saypapered over the cracks which has some people carried away as usual.
Milligan Never been a big fan if Im honest. I think hesa good pro with a lot of experience but hes not mobile in the middle of thepark. Ive also seen him far too easily beaten man on man too many times now.
Bartley Big fan of Marv but clearly not a Heckingbottomfavourite. Getting older and I fear the legs may be going.
Mallan The golden boy at the moment! Great technical playerand had a great season. My concern with Mallan is he cant get around the pitchand I think that costs us. I think that was Heckingbottoms problem with him atBarnsley. Hes a Subbuteo player, great standing with ball at feet. I also dontsee him ahead of Allan.
Omeonga Clearly an excellent player who has composure andability aplenty. Will have a great career .but not at hibs.
Slivka Always torn with Slivka. Hes a neat and tidyfootballer and has the physical attributes to be a fantastic player in thisleague. Just isnt incisive enough and not one for the killer pass. Still thinktheres something about him though. Maybe lacks much mental toughness.
Allan Really excited for his return next season. We allknow what kind of player he is and what he can do. Hope he is driven to succeedand impress. He needs runners around him though otherwise we wont getanywhere.
The derby probably made me post this. I think it justhighlighted the issues above. When Bozanic came on for them second half he gavethem legs and mobility and we struggled/
Really looking forward to what Heckingbottom does over thesummer and hope he shares my views on our midfield! We need athleticism. Whatsthe thoughts? Fair? Too harsh?
I dont think we have any athleticism and strength in there which makes the job Heckingbottom has done even more remarkable. Dare I saypapered over the cracks which has some people carried away as usual.
Milligan Never been a big fan if Im honest. I think hesa good pro with a lot of experience but hes not mobile in the middle of thepark. Ive also seen him far too easily beaten man on man too many times now.
Bartley Big fan of Marv but clearly not a Heckingbottomfavourite. Getting older and I fear the legs may be going.
Mallan The golden boy at the moment! Great technical playerand had a great season. My concern with Mallan is he cant get around the pitchand I think that costs us. I think that was Heckingbottoms problem with him atBarnsley. Hes a Subbuteo player, great standing with ball at feet. I also dontsee him ahead of Allan.
Omeonga Clearly an excellent player who has composure andability aplenty. Will have a great career .but not at hibs.
Slivka Always torn with Slivka. Hes a neat and tidyfootballer and has the physical attributes to be a fantastic player in thisleague. Just isnt incisive enough and not one for the killer pass. Still thinktheres something about him though. Maybe lacks much mental toughness.
Allan Really excited for his return next season. We allknow what kind of player he is and what he can do. Hope he is driven to succeedand impress. He needs runners around him though otherwise we wont getanywhere.
The derby probably made me post this. I think it justhighlighted the issues above. When Bozanic came on for them second half he gavethem legs and mobility and we struggled/
Really looking forward to what Heckingbottom does over thesummer and hope he shares my views on our midfield! We need athleticism. Whatsthe thoughts? Fair? Too harsh?