Well I'll give credit when credit is due and Johnson has performed wonders this season, - but last night he once again let down the support with his woeful use of substitutes.

First of all I don't understand why he didn't play Mebude from the start, - given he'd been handed a get out of jail free card?

Anyway, Queens played well for about 25 to perhaps 30 minutes, - but then the screw was turned and a change was required at the 40 minute mark to stem the tide and allow us to get to half time at 0-0.

Alas that didn't happen and we went in 0-1 - albeit to a scrappy goal.

This game would be the perfect one to use as an analysis for when to use subs, - because if Mabude had been brought on at the 40 minute mark, - then Hibs would have had to change tack and watch his speed.

The second half was like watching a one sided boxing match with Queens on the ropes unable to land a punch.

Why did Johnson not react quicker in bringing on Jones? If we'd had 3 flying players on the park, - it might ( I emphasise might) have been a totally different game?

Gerrard must also have been wondering why his starlet was left on the bench so late? He must have been desperate to see how he competed against top class opposition. Will he lend players in future?

Anyway, - it was a miss-match last night and Hibs could have won by six or seven goals, - but as football is a game that can change in an instant, - why did Johnson not try his luck with Mebude and Jones earlier?