Tony Hibbert...opinions?

Sharpys top lip · January 13, 2008

I have to agree with the last few posts. Hibbo was one of are best players today. Last week agains oldham he was awful, an i slated him on GOT. But i have to hold my hands up an say he had a great game an deserves the pladits he gets for it.

When the man city coach was pulling away from goodison, sven had to stop it quick. Petrov was missing.........They fianaly found him 2 hrs later. He was in Tony hibberts back pocket.........

GhostOfDixie · January 13, 2008

Yeah he seemed to have improved his game. Finally.

ToffeeMark · January 13, 2008

Hibbert is quality, a very good full back. Very good at not letting people beat him, not shy at bombing forward and links up well with arteta on the right. Creates space for arteta, when he overlaps and although he doesn't always deliver the best ball, he gets them in early.

Constantly hear him slagged off at the games, but can't agree, model pro who never causes hassle, just gets on and does it, if Gary Neville can play for England then why not Hibbert?, If G Neville is an example of the best full back in the country, how much better is he (If at all) then Hibbert?...

who would be a better full back for everton?

GhostOfDixie · January 13, 2008

Well personally I prefer to see Phil Neville at right back. Always have and always will. Hibbert had a good game, but it doesn't mask his problems for me.

Sharpys top lip · January 13, 2008

4everblue said:
Hibbert is quality, a very good full back. Very good at not letting people beat him, not shy at bombing forward and links up well with arteta on the right. Creates space for arteta, when he overlaps and although he doesn't always deliver the best ball, he gets them in early.

Constantly hear him slagged off at the games, but can't agree, model pro who never causes hassle, just gets on and does it, if Gary Neville can play for England then why not Hibbert?, If G Neville is an example of the best full back in the country, how much better is he (If at all) then Hibbert?...

who would be a better full back for everton?

To be honest he's not a good fullback at all!! avarege at best. He played really well yesterday but the just about makes up for the two really poor performances against oldham an chelsea.

Id have neville their all day long.

evilwebby · January 13, 2008

I am not Hibbo's biggest fan, but I think he's got value as a squad player - which is exactly what Moyes has used him for this season. I don't think we'd get much for selling him, and it's clear he loves the club and Everton is the best place for him.

We know he's a great tackler, but he needs to work on his game going forward instead of just lumping the ball upfield to relieve pressure. He can do it - he's still quite young, but we need to see him work on his weaknesses as a player instead of just focussing on what he's good at.

BlackToffee · January 13, 2008

evilwebby said:
I am not Hibbo's biggest fan, but I think he's got value as a squad player - which is exactly what Moyes has used him for this season. I don't think we'd get much for selling him, and it's clear he loves the club and Everton is the best place for him.

We know he's a great tackler, but he needs to work on his game going forward instead of just lumping the ball upfield to relieve pressure. He can do it - he's still quite young, but we need to see him work on his weaknesses as a player instead of just focussing on what he's good at.

There is one ingredient that you are forgetting about Hibbert's performances. Confidence. For some reason he seems to be more confident on the ball and in his play. Can't really see why, but come the time to play Manny, he might be more difficult to shift from that left back space.