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It's beyond me why Hanlon has been a first pick (when fit) for Hibs defence in the past few years and I base that criticism on his inconsistent form plus past big matches, Scottish Cup semis and finals - that's the bench mark and he has been mince and never could step up to the plate and play to a top standard. Any opposing team that plays a pressing game against a Hibs defence with Hanlon in it would generally be rewarded with a goal or goals!! It has always baffled me why so many Hibs managers could never identify his deficiencies as a Hibs defender. I've nothing against the lad, a Hibs youth product, but IMO he was never good enough!! Rob Jones is currently a player-coach at Doncaster. Hibs should try to coax him back in a short-term deal - he's a leader, is an experienced defender, has a strong Hibs affiliation and he ticks all the boxes to bolster Hibs defence.