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:
13. CM Dylan Levitt 6/10
A lovely, lovely footballer who was forced to bide his time before getting a chance to impress the new coaching team. Might not be ideal for the system, so will have to adapt. | SNS Group
14. CF Dylan Vente 7/10
Another who looked absolutely burst by the time the last block of fixtures concluded, the Dutch striker is doing a lot of heavy lifting up front. Needs some support. | SNS Group
15. CF Adam Le Fondre 6/10
Out injured until at least the end of December, the veteran forward showed plenty of game smarts and a few very nice flourishes in games – both as a starter and a sub. | SNS Group
16. CF Christian Doidge 6/10
Still baffling that he was loaned out to Kilmarnock last season. The Welshman has been horribly unlucky with injury – but always seems to affect the game when he gets a chance. | SNS Group