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Hi Folks!

Hibs Fan here looking to pick your brains about the newest Hibee Daryl Horgan? Got my hopes up that we were signing him earlier in the window only for it to collapse so delighted that this is over the line.

What are the general thoughts on Daryl and his time at PNE? Highlights of him online are fairly limited and seem mainly of his time in Ireland.
Is he an out and out winger? We tend to play a 3-5-2 with very attacking wing backs is this something you reckon he has in his locker?


Also wanted to give you my tuppence worth about Brandon Barker. In my opinion you have an absolute gem there and someone hugely suited to the pace of the championship. We were hopeful of bringing him back this season but was always a long-shot. The guy has genuine skill and frightening technique, suffered a few injuries for us last season which hindered him but just one of those guys that gets you off your seat a few times a game. The one criticism often levelled at him was getting into great positions but lacking a bit of composure and end product, this got better and better as the season went on and the guy definitely matured with us. He won't offer any steel out wide as the guy couldn't tackle a fish supper but his attitude and work rate are beyond question. Was used as a wing-back a few times, did his bit defensively and was lightning on the counter. I think you'll really value him this season.

Anyway thanks for any input, good luck for the season! Would be great to see a proper football club like PNE make a tilt at promotion.
 
Will do well as a basic winger. Can beat his man either way and very quick, crossing needs a bit of work but you’ll have a very decent player for that level
 
He is an old fashioned 4-4-2 right winger. Good pace, and can certainly beat his man quite easily. Crossing is pretty good, and has scored a couple of decent finishes in his time here.

All in all we cant judge too much as he hasnt had great opportunities, but he will go to Hibs as determined as anyone to prove himself. I reckon he will fit nicely in as a starting winger
 
I think most would agree he's not suited to Neils system of 4231 high pressing football. I'm not his biggest fan as I don't think he's top 6 Championship standard which is of course what we want. I do think he'll be much much better playing as a true winger in a 442. He's a tricky little bugger and can certainly beat his man but his crosses are erratic at times. He can score as well so I think he'll do well if played to his strengths. Not for our style though.
 
If he gets a decent run of games he could become a big player for you. Too many short sub appearances for us.
 
MrHodgeheg123 said:
I'm sure the OP will be delighted with the last six words of your post.🙂
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Haha no stress lad. Scottish football well used to being underestimated but we love it, really exciting league at the moment. For what its worth i think he was being genuine, most teams he will face up here are not championship standard
 
Hibs Fan said:
Haha no stress lad. Scottish football well used to being underestimated but we love it, really exciting league at the moment. For what its worth i think he was being genuine, most teams he will face up here are not championship standard
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He is a grafter. Got pace to burn just lacks that bit of quality with his final delivery.

I think he will have a bit more time to make his decisions up there so you have got yourself a very good player.

Could have done ok here but not suited to the style of football we play
 
Hibs Fan said:
Haha no stress lad. Scottish football well used to being underestimated but we love it, really exciting league at the moment. For what its worth i think he was being genuine, most teams he will face up here are not championship standard
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Classy response sir 🙂 Hope you do well apart from against Rangers 😉
 
Nishtar36 said:
Will do well as a basic winger. Can beat his man either way and very quick, crossing needs a bit of work but you’ll have a very decent player for that level
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Improve his crossing and you will have a great player, some of his skills you cant teach, but crossing the ball consistently should be something he could vastly improve with the right help.
 
Hibs Fan said:
Haha no stress lad. Scottish football well used to being underestimated but we love it, really exciting league at the moment. For what its worth i think he was being genuine, most teams he will face up here are not championship standard
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On a different note I wish we had our own song like you have Sunshine on Leith. Seen various clips on YouTube....the rendition after the cup final win over Rangers is awesome! Anyone not familiar with it should definitely check it out.
Good luck to Daryl and Hibs
 
Hibs Fan said:
Haha no stress lad. Scottish football well used to being underestimated but we love it, really exciting league at the moment. For what its worth i think he was being genuine, most teams he will face up here are not championship standard
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Apologies if it came across that way pal. Having watched a fair bit of SPL it’s fair to say it’s not as tactical as The Championship, which is becoming very tactical now. Horgan should thrive there.
 
Given a run of games you might finbd that he is the new Damian Duff - needs to be a regular to get the best out of him - a good signing for Hibs in my humble opinion + a good lad to have around the place
 
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