japanjambo Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 What a fabulous gesture from Grant after the penalty was awarded. Walked straight over to Shanks and gave him the ball. Think Shanks has been struggling a wee bit recently, goal wise. So lovely to to see Grant do this. Well done Jorge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 minutes ago, japanjambo said: What a fabulous gesture from Grant after the penalty was awarded. Walked straight over to Shanks and gave him the ball. Think Shanks has been struggling a wee bit recently, goal wise. So lovely to to see Grant do this. Well done Jorge! Yes, good on him. Maybe some logic behind it though - a chance for Shanks to build his confidence ahead of the semi ? His passing was below normal standard yesterday, although he always works hard to get involved and give an option to team-mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflagman Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Just goes to show we play as a team . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Grant has really grown on me this season. I think he could be a very useful player next year, going to be a lot of competition for places, but he's keeping Fraser out the team with ease and seems to have formed a very good understanding with Shanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 21st league goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicante jambo Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 6 minutes ago, theflagman said: Just goes to show we play as a team . This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 15 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Yes, good on him. Maybe some logic behind it though - a chance for Shanks to build his confidence ahead of the semi ? His passing was below normal standard yesterday, although he always works hard to get involved and give an option to team-mates. I thought Shanklands passing was outstanding and he brought others into play brilliantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Grant is looking far more confident on the ball and his game is moving up a level from what we have witnessed up until now. Having his family moving up to join him must be massive for him and he will be a big player moving forward if he keeps his form up. Handing the ball to Shanks also showed a touch of class and showed that he is a team player. Well done fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Grant was my MOM yesterday, thought he was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Monument Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 A very good gesture from grant I also think rotating the penalty takers is good although Joe hart thought otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 17 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Yes, good on him. Maybe some logic behind it though - a chance for Shanks to build his confidence ahead of the semi ? His passing was below normal standard yesterday, although he always works hard to get involved and give an option to team-mates. His passes for the 1st two goals where great and his little side of the foot flick to release Cochrane down the left for the 3rd goal was sublime. He dispatched his penalty with confidence as well. Involved in every goal yesterday, i though he had a very good game both on and off the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaHmfc Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yep very well done from Jorge. Lovely thing to do to get Shanks back on the scoresheet. If Jorge had taken it and scored he’d have been on a hat trick aswell so a very selfless thing to do. Love seeing that from our team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Wasn’t great for me. Had Grant 2 or more goals for £150 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 19 minutes ago, OTT said: Grant has really grown on me this season. I think he could be a very useful player next year, going to be a lot of competition for places, but he's keeping Fraser out the team with ease and seems to have formed a very good understanding with Shanks. Yep, motm by some distance for me. He is really starting to dictate games and seems tone getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Joe Hart will be boiling lol 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieMac17 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Thought Jorge was outstanding yesterday! Great performance and great gesture 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 31 minutes ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. Seen Gogs after the 6th goal indicating to the dug out with a " no goat any baws left " gesture 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I’m ready to forgive him for the dive v Zurich. For the avoidance of doubt, this is a joke. I don’t hold grudges for that long. Not against our own players anyway. John Hartson, Neil Orr and Terry Hurlock, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 15 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: Joe Hart will be boiling lol 🤣🤣 Joe Hart doesn't have the mental capacity to think about things outside of his direct field of vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 25 minutes ago, Boyces beard said: His passes for the 1st two goals where great and his little side of the foot flick to release Cochrane down the left for the 3rd goal was sublime. He dispatched his penalty with confidence as well. Involved in every goal yesterday, i though he had a very good game both on and off the ball. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 26 minutes ago, Scott Monument said: A very good gesture from grant I also think rotating the penalty takers is good although Joe hart thought otherwise I Surely your having a laugh. There's gold fish out there that would beat Hart in a pub quiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Thought Shanks was our worst player yesterday, gave the ball away a huge amount of times. Don't care though, good to see players reading his crosses and now starting to bust a gut to get into box. Its taken most of the season for them to realise when he goes wide he invariably gets the ball back across the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lone Striker said: Yes, good on him. Maybe some logic behind it though - a chance for Shanks to build his confidence ahead of the semi ? His passing was below normal standard yesterday, although he always works hard to get involved and give an option to team-mates. 4 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: Thought Shanks was our worst player yesterday, gave the ball away a huge amount of times. Don't care though, good to see players reading his crosses and now starting to bust a gut to get into box. Its taken most of the season for them to realise when he goes wide he invariably gets the ball back across the box. Absolute nonsense. He got two assists, scored a penalty, was involved in the third with the flick to Cochrane and was unlucky with his shot off the bar. Aye he was shite, right enough. Edited April 14 by Uncle Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Disagree. Grant should be selfish there. He is playing superbly, already scored one, personally I want Grant to go on and cement it with another goal. Grant is showing great signs recently and I want him to add that bit of nastiness / dominance / arrogance to his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: Absolute nonsense. He got two assists, scored a penalty, was involved in the third with the flick to Cochrane and was unlucky with his shot off the bar. Aye he was shite, right enough. I certainly never said he was Shite. He didn't have a great game over the 90 minutes, he'll admit that himself, no biggy though. Hope his replacement contributes as much as he does over the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDJ87 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. Thought that was the case as it was Claire Cowan taking the balls down the tunnel wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Grant and Shanks are close. We have a great dressing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert Simnel Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. The Matchworn site also has the ball for 'Well's 94th minute equaliser available - current high bid is a mere £77 for a piece of real Hibs history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert Simnel Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 27 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: Thought Shanks was our worst player yesterday, gave the ball away a huge amount of times. I really don't see it. He was significantly involved in four goals. That sounds like a good day at the office to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, lou said: I thought Shanklands passing was outstanding and he brought others into play brilliantly Aye, this. What about that wee flick on to Cochrane for our third. Sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Meldrew Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Boyces beard said: Grant is looking far more confident on the ball and his game is moving up a level from what we have witnessed up until now. Having his family moving up to join him must be massive for him and he will be a big player moving forward if he keeps his form up. Handing the ball to Shanks also showed a touch of class and showed that he is a team player. Well done fella. How long does he have on his contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, Victor Meldrew said: How long does he have on his contract? End of next season. He turns 30 in Dec. If he can keep showing this form over the next month or so, be good to extend that for another couple of years. Naismith clearly rates him, and sees him playing in the team he is fashioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. the balls current bids are between £77 (grants goal) to £252 (shanks goal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, Victor Meldrew said: How long does he have on his contract? Summer 2025 but would be hopeful of an extension if his recent form holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, tian447 said: Joe Hart doesn't have the mental capacity to think about things outside of his direct field of vision. Not that that matters when one of those things in his direct field of vision is zipping past into the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. Should have been mentioned before hand. What are these giant screens for, if not information. Only found out at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Uncle Buck said: Absolute nonsense. He got two assists, scored a penalty, was involved in the third with the flick to Cochrane and was unlucky with his shot off the bar. Aye he was shite, right enough. Ooft. Thats quite a leap you've made there, interpreting the comment "below normal standard" as meaning "shite". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Lone Striker said: Yes, good on him. Maybe some logic behind it though - a chance for Shanks to build his confidence ahead of the semi ? His passing was below normal standard yesterday, although he always works hard to get involved and give an option to team-mates. Baffling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rabbit Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Bull's-eye said: Thought Shanks was our worst player yesterday, gave the ball away a huge amount of times. Don't care though, good to see players reading his crosses and now starting to bust a gut to get into box. Its taken most of the season for them to realise when he goes wide he invariably gets the ball back across the box. That’s some take when Kent, Atkinson and Gordon all had the games they had. Personally thought he looked a lot sharper after having the time out and was back to his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Another player Naismith seems to be improving. FYI, the cammy Devlin box to box player we seem to working on gives me real hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Finding his feet at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. That's right ye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I thought it was strange that after each goal the referee changed the match ball however it turns out the match balls are up for sale on the Matchworn auction site. Another mystery solved. Maybe got this wrong but I thought the club paid for the balls yet the GFA is raffling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjh1874 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Shanks was excellent yesterday, a real team performer. Grant is a very gifted footballer who under Naisy is showing his worth. Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Shanks had to score! ( knew he would mind ) but he needed the goal to keep him in the mind the National manager. Felt he was trying too hard recently and that was why he was struggling slightly. Good to see the team players being team players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Having McKay back makes a huge difference to both Grant and Shanks. He drifts around pulling players out of position and can find their runs with his passing. Good to have him back another good option for us and he’ll know he needs to play well to keep his place no more automatic picks in this squad, perform or you’ll be out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Bull's-eye said: I certainly never said he was Shite. He didn't have a great game over the 90 minutes, he'll admit that himself, no biggy though. Hope his replacement contributes as much as he does over the season. Mad how fans can see things so differently on the park. Shankland was never our worst player yesterday - thought he was pretty decent, getting involved in most of our play, two great assists, brilliant penalty and very unlucky with his effort off the woodwork. Not sure how on earth you could say he was our worst performer. Suspect he wouldn’t say that either to be honest. I actually walked out the ground saying to my mate that Shankland was returning to form just in time for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Grant has really grown on me this season - I know he divides our support but to me he gives us an edge and is a miss when not playing. Another example of Naismith coaching players way better than Neilson ever did. Having Grant firing on all cylinders along with a fully fit McKay will give us a real edge this season and next. Dhanda and Spittal as well is quite exciting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, Benny Klack said: Mad how fans can see things so differently on the park. Shankland was never our worst player yesterday - thought he was pretty decent, getting involved in most of our play, two great assists, brilliant penalty and very unlucky with his effort off the woodwork. Not sure how on earth you could say he was our worst performer. Suspect he wouldn’t say that either to be honest. I actually walked out the ground saying to my mate that Shankland was returning to form just in time for next week. McKay changes the game as he is now Number 1 player to get the ball. So we see a bit less of Shankland but his contribution yesterday was outstanding. If Steve Clarke watches the tape of that which he probably does then he starts for Scotland in the Euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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