Quite the season, eh, Hibs fans? And it’s only November …
It’s pretty tough to assess the performances of players who have endured so much change in the campaign to date.
Let’s start by acknowledging that plenty of these guys bear some responsibility for Lee Johnson getting the sack back in September.
Yet some of those same players were also responsible for Hibs reaching the Viaplay Cup semi-final. And then losing said semi-final.
The truth? One or two never looked comfortable with Johnson’s style of play. A couple have definitely been asked to take a giant leap in adapting to Nick Montgomery’s new game plan.
That’s the context, then, as we look at how the old pros and young bucks have fared to date.
If reducing their efforts to a simple mark out of ten sometimes feels like a subjective over-simplification of a complex situation, it’s at least a starting point for discussion:
5. CB Paul Hanlon 6/10
Club captain has actually played a fair bit since Nick Montgomery’s arrival as gaffer in September. But clearly now third choice in a fight for two positions. | SNS Group
6. LB Jordan Obita 7/10
Gets an extra half mark for what he provides as an attacking option from fullback. Feels like there’s room for improvement, too. | SNS Group
7. LB Lewis Stevenson 6/10
This mark is based on the fact that, in the best part of two decades as a first teamer, he’s never been anything less than a solid six. Making most of limited game time. . | SNS Group
8. W Elie Youan 7/10
When he’s absolutely on it, Youan can be electrifying. That he’s not on it every week is an issue that the player – and the coaching staff – will be keen to address. | SNS Group