Great stuff. Especially considering his form is on point. I'll have to try and catch one of his games soon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17287285
14 games w/a goal and an assist in the Championship so far this season: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/72917/seb-hines?cc=5901 And Middlesbrough is in a promotion playoff spot for the moment. Kind of forgot about him there for a while...
After watching the U23s, I think any young central defending prospect is a good thing That being said, Seb Hines was knocked out in the first half of today's game agianst Ipswich. A few minutes later he got up and continued playing. Toughness. EDIT: he continued playing after being knocked out but was subbed out at the half
Showing toughness by staying in the game when you're hurt isn't always the best thing for four team. Signed, Bill Hamid.
A lot of articles this week out on Hines Tony Mowbray praises Academy starlet Seb Hines And this article SEB HINES LOOKING SET TO COMMIT TO BORO
Hines went the distance today as Boro lost 2-0 at home to Cardiff City. The win causes Cardiff City to leap frog Boro into the last promotion playoff spot (6th). Boro are in 8th one point behind Cardiff with five games left in the Championship season.
Boro lost on the road Monday to Hull City 2-1. From the match report: Today they picked up a big 1-0 road win against Derby County. From the match report: Boro are in 7th and are 2 points behind 6th place Cardiff City for the last promotion playoff spot with 3 games to play.
Boro's promotion playoff hopes took a big blow today. Boro drew 0-0 at home against Doncaster Rovers. The draw, coupled with Cardiff City's win, leaves Boro 4 points back of the last promotion playoff spot with only 2 games to play. From the match report:
Hines in the starting lineup as Middlesbrough host Southampton in a most win to keep their promotion playoff hopes alive. Game is live on foxsoccer2go. 0-0 in the 4th minute.
Boro won 2-1, a vital win that keeps them in the hunt for the last play-off place. They're 7th, two points behind Cardiff who have a much (by ten goals) better goal difference.
Boro ended their season with a loss today and missed out on the playoffs. After missing/being out of favor for much of the first half of the season, Hines ended up playing in 22 games (19 starts), scored 1 goal, and picked up 3 yellow cards in the Championship. He also made 2 starts in the FA Cup and 2 starts in the Carling Cup. In the later competition he scored a goal.
A short interview with Hines from earlier this month about last season, the offseason changes and what they will mean for the upcoming season.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7809584/Hines-set-for-new-deal Seb and Middlesborough are close agreeing on a long term deal to keep Him at the Riverside club. His play (and good health) last season paved the way for a new deal. Kudos to Hines. He's earned it. Now I just hope Klinsy gives him and Whitbread a buzz before Sept.
Whitbread can't stay healthy he is not getting called in if he can't make it more than a month injury free. He is a really good CB and would be starting for the USMNT if he wasnt so injury prone, I think his body just can't handle all the work that a normal athletes body can.