Compare the period a couple of years ago when Jack Ross was appointed as Hibs new manager. There was a refreshing optimistic view re that appointment from the majority of Hibs fans and that was based on JR's previous experience in progressing from a small Scot footie club to much bigger ones even though many of us feared that Ross would never win a trophy. The appointment of Neil Lennon also drew a lotta optimism at the time of his appointment albeit some concerns re his feisty behaviour. I don't regard Johnson's appointment as anything near to that positive response although Hibs FC and Ron Gordon trying to "sell it" to the fans. Johnson's prep period, from the summer training facilities in Spain to the last PS Cup group match, is already steeped in negativity under his tenure - he/we didn't need that at all!! I wonder what many of the Hibs players make of this cock up!!? I share similar sentiments/concerns re Hibs progress in the months ahead as it appears to me that Johnson also doesn't have enough game-changing players at his disposal in key positions. In other words, it's fine signing up a good number of new players - looks good, but not good enough if the key areas of concern have not been redressed with decent players. There is still time to change that position. However, I have grave doubts that Hibs have the "tools" to do it under this management group. I can see staunch Hibees like Paul Kane and others quickly moving early to organise protests if it deteriorates as feared. I'm also surprised the current Chief Executive, Kensell, is still with the club - I don't rate him at all!!
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