SteelmaninOZ Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 FOUR great goals all well taken Hateley's was good too. Great team effort Higginbottam has to be a contender for goal of the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 We are being spoiled at the moment. Since Malpas left, we have had (in no particular order) Porter Clarkson McCormack Murphy Sutton Jutkiewicz Blackman Higdon Ojaama and now McFadden Aye, we've been spoiled. Name any other SPL side that has had that combination of goalscorers and exciting players in that time.. We all like a moan (myself included), but this has been a golden era... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Since Malpas left, we have had (in no particular order) Porter Clarkson McCormack Murphy Sutton Jutkiewicz Blackman Higdon Ojaama and now McFadden Aye, we've been spoiled. Name any other SPL side that has had that combination of goalscorers and exciting players in that time.. We all like a moan (myself included), but this has been a golden era... Even when Malpas was here we had Scott McDonald who to my mind is probably the second best striker we've had at the club in my time behind Tommy Coyne. Just as well as he almost single handedly keep us up that season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Was it a big crowd tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Was it a big crowd tonight? 5,108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 5,108 Cheers Browni hopefully a big support for our next home game and a fairly large crowd away to Dundee next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcdez Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 2nd half was unbelievable . Some sublime Faddy inspired football , and real quality finishing . First half was so-so , and was sceptical of our chances minus Las and Law , but spurred on by the Higdon incident and some typically pish refereeing from Collum we totally dominated them in what turned out to be one of the best halves of football we have seen at Fir Park in some time . McFadden is inspirational , but for me Higgy also deserves special praise as he has done the business all season with an invaluable haul of goals , and some of his link up play is fantastic , love the big guy . Mon the Well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 McPake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Wonder if McPake will get done retrospectively? Will Claros get done for lifting his hand and striking Henrik in the face? That will be a real test for Mr Lunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Lunny will probably offer Faddy a two month suspension for ripping the pish out of Stevenson all night long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roly Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplewell Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Since Malpas left, we have had (in no particular order) Porter Clarkson McCormack Murphy Sutton Jutkiewicz Blackman Higdon Ojaama and now McFadden Aye, we've been spoiled. Name any other SPL side that has had that combination of goalscorers and exciting players in that time.. We all like a moan (myself included), but this has been a golden era... And I've missed all of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Anyone seen Steelboy recently? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris-A-Goalda Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Fantastic performance and result last night right through the team, but McFadden was just phenomenal. The speed of his feet to get the ball past Stevenson, Done and pretty much everyone was the mark of someone special. Blew my voice out on comms when he scored, as well as the hairs on back of neck standing up. It was like I was 16 again. Regardless of your opinion of him, Higgy is officially a Well legend now. 20 SPL goals and counting this term, scored the goal(s) that ensured Champions League fitba last season and the way he dealt with McPake last night was immense. Would like to see how much is made of McPake's "Randolph" incident. Maybe the goals will put that to the back of folks minds, where Randolph's kick at the Hearts player was the games only talking point, but Higgy was right to be aggrieved then shove it in McPake's face. His header was trademark and his link up play just gets better and better. Higginbotham's goal. I'll leave it at that. Hateley and Carswell in the middle were solid and you'd have thought that was the regular partnership. Hope Law and Las can shake off the knocks, but if the other two can keep that kind of performance up, I'd like to see how it materialises. Big Hutch had Griffiths in his pocket the whole night and the service to him was cut off brilliantly. Fantastic effort. #COYW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Tell you what with a bit more game time Higginbotham could be a very important player for us. Certainly got bags of potential. Would like to see him here as a signed up player next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 We've had some wonderful results and performances over the last few years but that felt pretty special last night. Arguably one of the finest forty-five minutes we've played in goodness knows how long. McFadden at his very best and toying with Hibs, Higdon getting his landmark goal, two outstanding goals, coming from behind, overcoming the supremely petty and inconsistent Collum and all this with a re-jigged team as the core of the midfield had gone off injured. It was sensational stuff. I didn't think we'd done a lot wrong in the first half with the exception of working their keeper more. There was maybe 10 - 15 tops when they scored against the run of play and should have scored with that corner but other than that felt we had dominated and played some good stuff. The second half was just a joy to beyold though. With Law having gone off to join Las in the stand and the re-worked team I felt as we kicked off that I'd glady take a point at that stage but it was great to see the way we began the half. Got stuck right in, pinned them back in and around their box and the goal was fully deserved when it came. Thereafter we just went from strength to strength and were absolutely flying. Thought McFadden's goal was brilliant. It was what we'd all been waiting for since his return (especially those who had money on him at 2/1 any time scorer ) but even that was eclipsed by Higginbotham's wonder strike. Some typically Randolpheque shot-stopping and Hateley's fourth was the proverbial icing on the cake. A great win on so many levels. For the performance and significance of the result obviously, but it ensures no hangover over the international break after a dodgy result and puts the pressure back on the chasing pack today as well. If there was a down side the fact it was live on TV across the UK with no other games for competition will have meant that many of our out of contract players will have been seen by managers and scouts and their displays surely won't have gone unnoticed. But happy to worry that another day and bask in the glories of last night for a bit longer yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 http://www.hibs.net/...with-Motherwell Bit of respect and admiration from the Hibs fans re the Motherwell game, Nice touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I thought Stuart McCall got his tactics spot on last night. To limit The Thumb to virtually no chances all night AND score 4 given how shaky our defence has looked all season is a great effort. The team looked a lot more balanced as well with McFadden on the right and wee Higgy on the left. Gonnae sign that contract now gaffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have to say I didn't realise just how good the build up to this goal was. Fantastic team goal with great individual skill by at least three players finished off in some style. Goal of the season easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?259402-Motherwell-4-v-1-Hibernian/page10 lol check the comment at the bottom of the page from Craig_in_Prague...love it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc88 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Just WOW. So much to be pleased about last night dont know where to start. Faddy showed he is still an incredible talent and is a cut above the SPL, he pissed all over hibs, they simply couldnt handle him. And his energy seemed to inspire other players. Higgy sticking it right up mcpake - not just his taunt after the goal but he had him absolutely rattled, properly put the fear into him. Higginbothams goal is absolute class - if van persie scores that goal we hear about it for seasons to come! I think Carswell is improving with every game. What I like about him is he is a real ball winner, very strong in the tackle but he knows when to stay on his feet and when to commit. I have always thought that he needs more comporsure on the ball but watchin him set up Higginbotham it looks like that might come. Hateley too did well in the middle of the park. Cummins is another who is looking more and more mature with each game and Hutchy is beginning to prove that he can lead the line. Just brilliant - up there with the best second half performance I have seen. However, how mcpake and claros escaped bookings last night is a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc88 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Just watched Higginbothams goal again.....its made even better by the fact it flies right over Mcpakes bellend of a head!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Watching the highlights there, I loved Higdon's goal. He had two Hibs players grappling and shoving him but you would never have known. Never, ever understood the grief he received from some on here. I know we're going to lose some players in the summer but I'm really, really hoping we can convince him to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Good time for a floodlit win against Hibs, with a good crowd behind the Well. Humphrey if fit is a bonus as he troubles them with his pace and direct play. I have a feeling about James McFadden really turning it on in this one and marking his return with a goal. Got that one right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 It's friday night it's live on the telly it's Hibs it's A MARVELLOUS VICTORY!!!!! .Higgyarses goal is one of the best i've ever seen at the Ark. Wonderfull 2nd half performance and it should've been 5 cos Hately's free-kick in the first half was over the line too. .Come on MJC a wee bit of praise surely. Im DELIGHTED to say i got my pre match prediction totally wrong....Not for the fist time this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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