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TeamTalk and Tony Hibbert

Pathetic journalism from TeamTalk and really bad criticism of Tony Hibbert:

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_5700609,00.html

What have the press got against him?
Ben Jones, Anglesey Posted 17/11/2009 at 15:12:36

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Michael Kenrick

Oh no.... not the Tony Hibbert debate... again!

Dave Wilson
1 Posted 18/11/2009 at 06:51:20

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The press ?
Hibbo has no problem at all with the press

Tony Williams
2 Posted 18/11/2009 at 08:55:36

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Shite piece, shite journo.....nothing more to add

Michael Lynch
3 Posted 18/11/2009 at 08:58:11

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Ben I can’t believe that article has riled you. He can’t score, he can’t cross and he can’t control the ball. Its all very true.

Kevin Jones
4 Posted 18/11/2009 at 08:56:37

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And how many games did the prick who wrote that play for Everton. Oh that’s right none, because he couldn’t trap a medicine ball, couldn’t cross himself if he was the Pope, and still wouldn’t score in a free brothel. Jealousy with a capital J

Shaun Brennan
5 Posted 18/11/2009 at 09:09:14

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I think it’s pretty much a fair reflection, especially "couldn’t cross a bridge" bit.

Matt Bone
6 Posted 18/11/2009 at 09:52:10

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Good try with the reverse psychology Ben.

Publish an article (or at least link to an article) where someone other then the TW readers are slating Tony Hibbert in the hope that the TW readers take offence to said article and stick up for Tony Hibbert.

Jimmy Saville
7 Posted 18/11/2009 at 10:14:07

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Michael,

If you don’t want the "Tony" debate aired again,

Don’t let it be posted.......!

Alan Clarke
8 Posted 18/11/2009 at 11:52:58

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When did Hibbert last play well for Everton?

Dick Anderson
9 Posted 18/11/2009 at 12:21:29

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When did Hibbert last play well for Everton?

I would say last month. The away fixture against Bate Borisov.

Hibbert played in the centre of defense and was my man of the match.

Marc Williams
10 Posted 18/11/2009 at 12:22:43

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I think Hibbert was of Premier League quality BUT the as the league has improved, his limitations have been exposed. A bit cruel to put him in this list as he seems a nice lad, gives 100% effort & is very useful for cover as part of a squad.
One name on the list I wouldn’t argue with though is Alan Smith. Why oh Why Moyes has shown persistent interest in this over-rated player?

Tony Williams
11 Posted 18/11/2009 at 13:13:55

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Comparatively as well, possibly Hibbert would be the lowest paid on that list... damn, dragged back into it again.

Rory Slingo
12 Posted 18/11/2009 at 17:06:13

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i’m happier to see Hibbert’s name on the team sheet than Jo; at least he does what he’s paid to do >80% of the time.

Jay Woods
13 Posted 18/11/2009 at 18:59:56

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I thought it was quite funny. Oh, and 100% correct.

Dick Anderson
14 Posted 18/11/2009 at 19:47:13

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Hibbert may not be the best player but at least he gives his best week-in, week-out. I find it unfair to suggest he steals a living.

If you want to talk about players stealing a living then look no further then James Vaughan.

Vaughan has spent the last 4 years claiming earning a wage and giving next to nothing back.

Vaughan must be a millionaire by now and whats he done to deserve it? Played a dozen or games and scored a couple of goals.

That's stealing a living.

Pete Sullivan
15 Posted 18/11/2009 at 20:01:23

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It might be cheap and shoddy journospeak, but Marc Williams, "a bit unfair because he seems a nice lad....WTF...if that’s the criteria for an Everton contract I’ll get me CV down to GP tomorrow.

Hibbert: Cannot Cross, Cannot Shoot, Cannot get more than 6 inches off the ground (how many times has he been targeted at the back post by the oppo?), has little sense of danger, cannot read or anticipate very well, he’s not savvy in his behaviour after a tackle (compared to the likes of say Jamie Carragher or John Terry).

On the plus side he can tackle very well. On balance he’s not stealing our money.. if Everton want to give him a contract, fair play to the lad. My view is he would be a decent Championship player, maybe with Newcastle.

Cannot understand the James Vaughan criticism... he cannot help being injured and potentially he could be a very good player... and if we terminate the contract we potentially kiss a transfer fee away... if you go off sick from work, do you think that you are stealing from your employer..? No, thought not...

Dick Anderson
16 Posted 18/11/2009 at 20:29:12

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Pete Sullivan

If I’m off work 90% of the time over 4 years then yes and I’m stealing a living.

To be honest who could blame an employer for getting rid of an employee who doesn’t do his job for 4 years.

Everton cannot afford to carry passengers. If Vaughan is unable to contribute to the club then he has to go.

Ben Jones
17 Posted 18/11/2009 at 21:07:08

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Nah, I’ve criticised him quite a lot in the past few months, but to put him in the worst EPL team is ridiculous! I mean, even Anton Ferdiannd’s there? It just shows it is shite.

I mean Tony Hibbert has his flaws, and I still think Neill is still a better right back, but to put him in that team is just annoying!

Ben Jones
18 Posted 18/11/2009 at 21:08:48

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I’ve just read that again, and I’m not implying Ferdinand is that good, but I can think of loads more players to put in there over him.

Michael Tracey
19 Posted 19/11/2009 at 02:51:57

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Yep couldn’t agree more with Tony Hibberts inclusion in that team. Have to agree with Pete Sullivan on his assesment of Tony Hibbert. We have 3 better when fit in that position Lucas Neill, Phil Neville and Hetinga. If we have a full list of these players in the summer then perhaps we should offload Hibbert to a team in a division where he would be better suited like League 1 or 2.

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