busby1985 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 His header was class. Everything Nesbitts header wasn’t. Never been so delighted to be being made to look a dick in all my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, busby1985 said: His header was class. Everything Nesbitts header wasn’t. Never been so delighted to be being made to look a dick in all my life. bit unfair, Hibsedit's header was decent, Gordon's save was just so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Gav M said: bit unfair, Hibsedit's header was decent, Gordon's save was just so much better Yeah save was outstanding but he should’ve put it to a side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, busby1985 said: Yeah save was outstanding but he should’ve put it to a side. agreed, but few goal keepers would have kept it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gav M said: bit unfair, Hibsedit's header was decent, Gordon's save was just so much better his header was decent his penalty however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, boag1874 said: his header was decent his penalty however I thought his penalty was great, I'll be watching it a lot over the next few days 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 He has just scored in a semi final at hampden to knock hibs out the Scottish cup. Legendary status from this day onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Gav M said: I thought his penalty was great, I'll be watching it a lot over the next few days 😂 Id imagine he’ll be watching it a lot as well, just constantly replaying in his mind for a good few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haringshairband Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Can we lose.the tragically shit Shighton nickname now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 His confidence has improved remarkbly since his first goal. He builds each game. Though its clear he works best as a striker in the middle (also think Boyce is having an issue scoring but does a hell of a lot for the team with the ball and without it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968 Done over Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 The main point is we won and shafted the vermin that screwed us over JD over and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Go on Craigy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Haringshairband said: Can we lose.the tragically shit Shighton nickname now? happy to call him 'goal machine' for the foreseeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Gorgie Boot boy said: I agree, cant argue on his fight and efforts. He gets rewards for the side. Maybe needs a visit home. i dunno, he will come good. Needs better service from out wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 The lad's a good finisher. Shouldn't really have been hung out wide but he did well. Definitely a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Is I hate life on any thread to say "woo hoo"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Thought he was excellent tonight. Looks so confident. Mon the Wighton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokHearts Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Genuinely impressed with his movement and work-rate last night. The way he drifted away from his marker and took a free header to score in such a composed manner shows he is a danger from crosses and set pieces. How long has it been since we had a striker that could connect properly? His physique will cause defenders problems too, looks a unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 6 hours ago, been here before said: Flying machine. Flighton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I wouldn't sell Craig Van Wighton for 40m. It needs to be 100m minimum And BTW SIr Oliver Lee at right mid... Shades of David Beckham, he never had any pace either. Ball in of the century. Pinpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambosean75 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 it was the way he played the ball out to lee from near the half way line then absolutely burst a gut to get in the box and onto the cross that impressed me. showed real desire when he got subbed it was clear he had ran himself into the ground between constantly chasing and closing down when they had the ball, and running at them and looking to get in behind when we had the ball. as they say, he left it all on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Delighted for the laddie. Still only 22 and if he keeps this up, we have a real diamond in the rough. Can only get better. Id love him to score the winner in the final and cement his status in our history books. He’s half way there with his goal last night. Well done Craig. Take a bow son ♥️ Edited November 1, 2020 by Saughton Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Keep doing what your doing lad. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have gave Wighton and White more stick then they have deserved. Happy to look like a right plumb now. Well done lads.👍🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Auldbenches said: He has just scored in a semi final at hampden to knock hibs out the Scottish cup. Legendary status from this day onwards. Correct! No matter what he does from here, he scored THAT goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Ramsay Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 He's turning my opinion of him right round. Keep it up Wighty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 9 hours ago, jamboinglasgow said: His confidence has improved remarkbly since his first goal. He builds each game. Though its clear he works best as a striker in the middle (also think Boyce is having an issue scoring but does a hell of a lot for the team with the ball and without it.) I’m starting to wonder if Boyce would be better as a number 10 (his squad number)? I’d be tempted to try him there with Naismith or Wighton as the number 9. Re Wighton, Robbie seems to be doing a similar job as he started to do with Muirhead - installing confidence and belief into an obviously talented player. Let’s hope he finishes the job this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Delighted for the lad ! Going to Arbroath helped him regain his confidence and he's kicked on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Is he the Modern Day Willie Gibson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Prior to the goal I thought he’d had a reasonably decent game.....few good runs, held the ball up and laid it off nicely. He definitely gave the laddie Doig a tough match. His header though.....that was text book.....let the pace and power of the cross do the work....all he had to do was direct it. There is no doubt his confidence is creeping up by the week and I really hope it continues. His goal alone last night was worth whatever we paid for him . If RN can get a tune out of this lad for the rest of the season I’ll be delighted and pleasantly proved wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson1874 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 No coincidence that we looked better when he moved up top, even if it was only for a short while. Having three in midfield is only beneficial when you're controlling that area of the pitch which we weren't doing first half. I think going forward we should be playing with both Wighton and Boyce up front with Boyce dropping a bit deeper and linking the play. Wighton looks like a natural finisher when you give him chances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva hate Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Maybe just a nervous guy that plays well without a crowd. We'll need to wait and see what happens when crowds are allowed back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: Is he the Modern Day Willie Gibson? The new Mark II clearly a nod to the old Mark I classic with some modern spec added. Fans of the old Mark I may be in for a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 13 hours ago, hearts00 said: Well done Craig Wighton. Excellent tonight. Got stronger mentally and physically. Well done young man I look forward to see how far you can go from here. Regarded 3 or 4 years ago as the brightest young prospect in Scotland you can see he has class. Never wasted the ball once last night. If he keeps this up for another few weeks a contract extension for at least a year should be offered. And to think 95% of fans wanted him out of the door during the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, BelgeJambo said: Is he the Modern Day Willie Gibson? Willie Gibson was a poacher but a fairly poor footballer overall. He was a significant downgrade on Wallace and Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 13:36, Cruyff said: Can't slag the boy off, he's scoring goals. Boyce has scored a goal from a pen. Wightons had two immense finishes from the 4 he has scored. 2 great penalties under pressure, a sublime dribble and shot to the bottom corner, a delightful chip and a pinpoint accurate header. That's a nice portfolio to roll out when you've done nothing else to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Delighted with his performance but scunnered to the max that the commentator kept referring to WHITE-ON...unless I'm mispronouncing it? Isn't it great that's the only thing I've got to complain about after a SC semi v them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Cruyff said: Needs better service from out wide. I had that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Credit to Craig Levein? Too soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Confidence must be sky high just now. Played really well last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, DS98 said: Credit to Craig Levein? Too soon? He might have signed him but he done nothing to help his confidence. Always got played against the old firm in a shite team and out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, DS98 said: Credit to Craig Levein? Too soon? He always had an eye for a decent player in the Scottish leagues. Although as many have said Wighton was touted as the best young player in Scotland for a while. Edited November 1, 2020 by LarrysRightFoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I love watching him create that little bit of space for his free header past the helpless hubs keeper, over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 During pre season i made a few comments on Craig. He went out on loan to the Reds last season, got kicked about and scored a few goals. The word was that Arbroath raved about him and wanted him to stay. Sure i used to call him Shighton, maybe that was out of order but it has been said. Bulked up and plays into the weakness of the CH. Craig is ramming the Shighton down my throat and i love it. Well done son, get on it big time and we will love you forever. In Robbie we trust.Talking about Robbie, when Craig scored that worldy against Scumdee, Robbie had a fit with the zip on his jacket. Looked shocked mumbled some words to Gordon and Lee. Craig gave him food for thought, delivered a cup final place into Robbies pocket. I feel chuffed for the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Could well be our most recent Mehhhh to Yeahhhhh !, ..... if he keeps this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Very chuffed for Craig. His new mean and moody image works well with his goal scoring prowess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, KyleLafferty said: He might have signed him but he done nothing to help his confidence. Always got played against the old firm in a shite team and out of position. He was played out of position yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Neilson seems to have given Wighton the attention he needed. Levein signed too many of these project/prospect players at once and, combined with the youngsters, it was impossible to improve them all. And he didn’t really improve any of them. With this smaller squad Neilson can focus on improving Wighton and the youngsters as the rest are good pros who don’t need so much work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I posted on our striker thread a while ago that I felt he was a confidence player and needed an arm around the shoulder and once he scored he’d kick on. I said to bookmark what I posted and a few posters said they would. Hopefully they still have it bookmarked.👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 12:55, Boof said: Delighted with his performance but scunnered to the max that the commentator kept referring to WHITE-ON...unless I'm mispronouncing it? I say, White-in. How are you saying it? Absolutely delighted for CW. He has been immense. Keep it up son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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