Hinsh, is he that good?

[London Irish]

Let's not forget he is still learning his trade, and he is a youngster in a young and very inexperienced team. I do agree that he made mistakes which directly contributed to these two goals, but he will learn from them.

Yep, he does make mistakes, the Scunny goal was also his too, but I've been amazed how well he's played after his long lay-off. He is going to be some player with another couple of seasons behind him.

 

[Silent Bob]

I cannot see how anybody can say that it was Hinsh's fault yesterday unless they know who called for it. From the Tv I would have thought that Hinsh was in the best position to attack the ball and head it away but was baulked by Lynch. I don't know if Hinsh called for it, but if he didnt then Yes he is at fault but who knows definitely.

Hinsh called it, seemed to call when Lynch was already commited.

Hinsh is a good player though, as with all our youngsters he is not perfect, or he'd be somwhere else, I think his decision making is occasionally iffy and he is sometimes a bit casual.

 

[Basil Fawlty]

If you are talking about his sister Holly she certianly looks good. I would.

This isn't about his bloody sister, this is about his footballing ability and his defensive skills. Do you know anything about football?!

 

[1066gull]

This isn't about his bloody sister, this is about his footballing ability and his defensive skills. Do you know anything about football?!

 

[BensGrandad]

Lets all get on his back and piss him off to another club, it is not as if we need him.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Hinsh is the best defender at the club.

Spot on, if not for injury he would be in a higher league.

 

[NMH]

Let's not forget he is still learning his trade, and he is a youngster in a young and very inexperienced team. I do agree that he made mistakes which directly contributed to these two goals, but he will learn from them.

Exactly.
Great players don't get born as experienced and seasoned performers. He's young, and about as good as one can hope for his age.

Lawrenson was the best defender I've ever seen. Anywhere. I bet he made a mistake or two before he was a football magician.

 

[The Large One]

He was at fault for the goal against Northampton, and again yesterday. That's 5 points he has cost us this season.

No he wasn't. Lynch was more culpable.

Hinshelwood called for it, but Lynch still went for it. Next time, he'll listen to the call.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

I was too far to see who was at fault for the goal but what i did see was a couple of last gasp tackles from him and i see him being a unsung hero i just hope we can hold on to him in the transfer window because i believe this lad could be very good and rate him potential one of the best central defenders we have had in many years.

Well done hinsh for coming back and looking so strong after such a bad injury.

 

[Les Biehn]

Hinsh reminds me of John Terry a bit in that his reading of the game is so good he often sees other peoples mistakes before they make them and gets caught out trying to cover.

 

[The Large One]

Hinsh reminds me of John Terry a bit in that his reading of the game is so good he often sees other peoples mistakes before they make them and gets caught out trying to cover.

Fair point.

 

[Arrid]

Not that outrageous a thread actually.

Hinsh is a very average defender; feel a bit sorry for him, as perceptions of him seem unusually high.

He actually doesn't win enough headers (watch when he goes for a header doesn’t ever leave the ground) and distribution is poor.

The goal was his fault, either give Lynch a call and clear it or stand off for the second ball once Lynch had challenged (or not). He actually did exactly the same thing near the end of the first half when he was right up behind El-Abd (ooh-err) and appeared not to give him a shout, same cock up happened just didn't cost us.

All that said, a young defender has massive room for improvement and will need to.

Lynch is a concern, appears to have the ability not sure of his desire to use it, does tend to ball watch.

 

[Arrid]

I cannot see how anybody can say that it was Hinsh's fault yesterday unless they know who called for it. From the Tv I would have thought that Hinsh was in the best position to attack the ball and head it away but was baulked by Lynch. I don't know if Hinsh called for it, but if he didnt then Yes he is at fault but who knows definitely.

As a central defender you have got to be sure to win it if your going to go and stand next to your left back.

 

[Icy Gull]

I have no idea about the goal as I was down the other end, but in the 2nd half Hinsh made two quality last ditch tackles to deny certain goals. strikers were inside or on the edge of the 6 yard box and the timing was spot on. The guy is quality

So NSC this thread - blame culture rules

 

[Arrid]

So NSC this thread - blame culture rules

Er no, just people discussing the merits of a player, happens in pubs, work places and chat rooms up and down the country.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I cannot see how anybody can say that it was Hinsh's fault yesterday unless they know who called for it. From the Tv I would have thought that Hinsh was in the best position to attack the ball and head it away but was baulked by Lynch. I don't know if Hinsh called for it, but if he didnt then Yes he is at fault but who knows definitely.

100% spot on.

 

[NMH]

I have no idea about the goal as I was down the other end, but in the 2nd half Hinsh made two quality last ditch tackles to deny certain goals. strikers were inside or on the edge of the 6 yard box and the timing was spot on. The guy is quality

So NSC this thread - blame culture rules

Come on Icy, this is NOT so NSC - it's a thread about football, and even rarer it's about The Albion!

 

[WATFORD zero]

I have to say i thought Taylor had the beating of Hinsh throughout the first half Saturday. He looked a lot stronger and more assured and I was disappointed that Tank kept passing Taylor onto Hinsh.

However, after the break, Tank took on the responsibilty for challenging with Taylor and given Tank's experience it was a far more even match.

I think Hinsh still isn't back to his best, but he is getting there.