Lee Johnson says that weirdo Martin Boyle is good at setting the mood around Easter Road and can do a nifty side job at Fringe. thinking about.
Hibs's boss admitted his weekend defeat in Livingstone was no laughing matter, but the returning attacker's cameo is enough to make fans smile again. It suggested it wouldn't take long. Boyle is still building match fitness after missing pre-season while he organizes a comeback in Edinburgh from Saudi Arabia. His manager is confident he will entertain the team and shine on the big stage. Johnson said: he's just funny He has these quick one-liners. Bojang was sitting at the table today and saw Lewis Miller sitting alone so when Bojang went to sit with Lewis Miller he only heard Boyler screaming rice field. It's a very small incident and it's like that and suddenly it becomes part of the conversation. Gambians, blah blah,” he jokes.
"It's like going to the Fringe and seeing someone like him interacting with the crowd and the comedians. Always shaking their heads and laughing." Hibs 's start of the season has so far been more drama than comedy, with the pain of the Premier Sports Cup and the promise of a premiership before a failure at Livy.
Johnson has built a young team that may take time to settle in, but Boyle can play an important role. The director said: We were training on Easter Road and everyone was buzzing. it's a lift. Of course, new players don't know him, but they are interested in the quality he brings.
"Then they lift the game. You can feel the roar of the fans. But this is a new regime for him and he has to learn a new philosophy. The old It's like leaving the sofa in the garage and taking it out when you need it.It was seamless.He's just a piece of furniture around here.
"He's a piece of furniture , he has to earn his stripes, and I think he knows that when I pick teams based on merit."
Hibs' young team can't afford to shell out like they did in West Lothian, so they need a boil bounce.
It was a headlight hare in the first half at Tony Macaroni as the Streetwise Lions were too strong.
More than a few people on Hibs' side seemed shocked by the intensity, and even with improvement after halftime's harsh truth, David Martindale's men were far too strong.
Johnson's appearance after the break helped change the mood, but Johnson hopes the attacker's off-field routine can shed some light on some kids.He said, He gets a lot out of other players and staff.
"There are a lot of talented young players here. I don't want to suppress their individuality, and someone who can bring it out is valuable to me.
" If you're good at one-on-one chat and have leadership qualities, bring them in.
"I spoke with a player yesterday and his personality is showing.
"Whether you play or not doesn't define you. Young players think so. On a human level, you have what you have."
``I want to create a nice and comfortable atmosphere. We need to actively promote that culture.”
Johnson acknowledged that while he is trying to change the culture of Easter Road, it is still early days.
Saturday's game in Livy was a course in Scotland where he hit the pitfalls of football. With the Rangers coming to town this weekend, he needs his team to be smart and sharp.
The Light Blues may be head over heels for the Champions League, but Hibs can't afford to repeat the limping Lions show.
Johnson didn't put in the effort over the weekend, hoping the message would get through.
He said:
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