Edwin De Graaf signs for Hibernian

***Jamesie*** · 15-06-2010 01:13 PM

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2071334

Nice work - hopefully he can play at right back too

**frazeHFC** · 15-06-2010 01:15 PM

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http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2071334

Nice work - hopefully he can play at right back too

Am in school at the moment and came on to check Hibs.net during study, good timing

**JE89** · 15-06-2010 01:16 PM

Looks like the experience we need. The fact Feyenoord signed him (although he didn't play very often) shows he clearly has something.

Does this spell the end of Zemmama's Hibs career?

Edit : Aahhhh so this is the 'Dutch Sauzee' somebody mentioned...!

**Antifa Hibs** · 15-06-2010 01:17 PM

What a quality sounding exotic name an-aw

***JimBHibees*** · 15-06-2010 01:18 PM

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Looks like the experience we need. The fact Feyenoord signed him (although he didn't play very often) shows he clearly has something.

Does this spell the end of Zemmama's Hibs career?

Thats what I was thinking, though Zouma would need to get fit before anyone will be signing him.

His track record looks very good given he has been playing in Holland's top league for a good number of years. Good age with the experience we need. Well done Yogi.

***CropleyWasGod*** · 15-06-2010 01:19 PM

Okay, I will start...

I hope he can GENERATE some excitement.

***brog*** · 15-06-2010 01:20 PM

Great rhyming slang possibilities as in " You're having an Ed de Graaf " !! Wots his website like??

Seriously, sounds good, the experience we need.

***Jim Herriot*** · 15-06-2010 01:20 PM

Clearly, de Graaf can be translated as 'The Earl' or 'The Count'.

http://translate.googleusercontent.c...Hibernian.aspx

BREDA - Footballer Edwin de Graaf traded in NAC Breda in the Scottish Hibernian. The 30-year-old midfielder signing a contract in Edinburgh for two years.

Edwin de Graaf played four seasons for NAC Breda. His contract ran this season, so he can leave without compensation to Scotland. A new offer made by NAC De Graaf ignored.

The Earl played in 86 games in the Premiership for NAC in which he scored eighteen times. De Graaf previously played for ADO Den Haag, Feyenoord and RBC Roosendaal.

http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

"The count for two years at Hibernian '

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LONDON - Edwin de Graaf leaves almost certain to Hibernian. The midfielder, who is out of contract at NAC Breda, hopes today is the last wrinkles to iron out with chairman Rod Petrie and manager John Hughes.

"The Count was impressed by the organization of the team, says agent Frank Schouten to NUsport. "But the new training complex and the structure of the club he was never told."
The count could be three years ending commitment to extend NAC, but he wanted a foreign adventure. The American DC United, the English and German MSV Duisburg Barnsley FC angled to its services, and some Dutch clubs.

In the winter were "The Hibees' already in the market for the Count. Manager Hughes sees the 30-year-old a new leader for his team.
The Count is a contract for two seasons at Hibernian sign that next season participating in the Europa League.
He previously played for RBC Roosendaal, Feyenoord and ADO Den Haag. The Earl played four seasons with NAC.

**vahibbie** · 15-06-2010 01:21 PM

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http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2071334

Nice work - hopefully he can play at right back too

and/or left back, central defence

I'm sure we will be seeing a new defender in soon

**lEXO** · 15-06-2010 01:21 PM

Sounds like a good signing.

**GreenPJ** · 15-06-2010 01:22 PM

Not just Zouma but I also wanted Wotherspoon to get moved back to right midfield.

Hopefully this guy can play in the centre as well and we can keep Zouma/Wotherspoon on the right.

**Hainan Hibs** · 15-06-2010 01:22 PM

Looks a very decent signing

More of the same please and welcome to the Leith San Siro Edwin

***basehibby*** · 15-06-2010 01:23 PM

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Looks like the experience we need. The fact Feyenoord signed him (although he didn't play very often) shows he clearly has something.

Does this spell the end of Zemmama's Hibs career?

Edit : Aahhhh so this is the 'Dutch Sauzee' somebody mentioned...!

I don't see why that has to be the case - Zouma is perfectly comfortable playing through the middle and I bet this guy can play one or two positions as well.

Regardless though - this guy sounds like a quality player and I can't wait to see him in action - welcome to the Hibees Ed!

**Engels74** · 15-06-2010 01:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_-_H...eature=related

looks a great attacking player! Scores goals as well!!!

**Borders Hibby** · 15-06-2010 01:27 PM

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Okay, I will start...

I hope he can GENERATE some excitement.

That was his twin brother Van.

**HibeeMG** · 15-06-2010 01:27 PM

Sounds quality!

The fact that Yogi describes him as a box to box player might suggest he is mainly a central midfielder rather than stuck on the right wing.

***JimBHibees*** · 15-06-2010 01:28 PM

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Clearly, de Graaf can be translated as 'The Earl' or 'The Count'.

http://translate.googleusercontent.c...Hibernian.aspx

BREDA - Footballer Edwin de Graaf traded in NAC Breda in the Scottish Hibernian. The 30-year-old midfielder signing a contract in Edinburgh for two years.

Edwin de Graaf played four seasons for NAC Breda. His contract ran this season, so he can leave without compensation to Scotland. A new offer made by NAC De Graaf ignored.

The Earl played in 86 games in the Premiership for NAC in which he scored eighteen times. De Graaf previously played for ADO Den Haag, Feyenoord and RBC Roosendaal.

http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

"The count for two years at Hibernian '

Uitgegeven:

Released:

15 juni 2010 10:43

June 15, 2010 10:43

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June 15, 2010 11:40
LONDON - Edwin de Graaf leaves almost certain to Hibernian. The midfielder, who is out of contract at NAC Breda, hopes today is the last wrinkles to iron out with chairman Rod Petrie and manager John Hughes.

"The Count was impressed by the organization of the team, says agent Frank Schouten to NUsport. "But the new training complex and the structure of the club he was never told."
The count could be three years ending commitment to extend NAC, but he wanted a foreign adventure. The American DC United, the English and German MSV Duisburg Barnsley FC angled to its services, and some Dutch clubs.

In the winter were "The Hibees' already in the market for the Count. Manager Hughes sees the 30-year-old a new leader for his team.
The Count is a contract for two seasons at Hibernian sign that next season participating in the Europa League.
He previously played for RBC Roosendaal, Feyenoord and ADO Den Haag. The Earl played four seasons with NAC.

Wonder if this means he will captain the team?

**erin-go-bragh87** · 15-06-2010 01:29 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_-_H...eature=related

Looks a good player, great pace and not scared o a tackle.

**Future17** · 15-06-2010 01:29 PM

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Okay, I will start...

I hope he can GENERATE some excitement.

I think playing against The Count could be a hair-raising experience for other teams.

**aberhibsfc** · 15-06-2010 01:30 PM

Welcome to the club Edwin.

Looks to have a decent playing pedigree. Hopefully more like that to come.

**HibeeMG** · 15-06-2010 01:32 PM

And going by the YouTube videos it looks like he's a player who'll get in about them and I can see him becoming a fans favourite.

**~~Sergey~~** · 15-06-2010 01:33 PM

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Looks like the experience we need. The fact Feyenoord signed him (although he didn't play very often) shows he clearly has something.

We also signed Zibi from them

**Big-Si-1875** · 15-06-2010 01:33 PM

The Earl played in 86 games in the Premiership for NAC in which he scored eighteen times.

Sounds like a good return to me.

Welcome to the Hibs buddy

***Diclonius*** · 15-06-2010 01:33 PM

Looks like this guy is the strong midfielder we've been crying out for the past few seasons.

Excellent.

**~~MSK~~** · 15-06-2010 01:37 PM

Well done Yogi ...

**Big-Si-1875** · 15-06-2010 01:37 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxqX-C8xYsg

Check this one out

**Hibee_Lisa** · 15-06-2010 01:38 PM

Welcome Edwin

**~~sunshine1875~~** · 15-06-2010 01:38 PM

Why are we signing this clog-dancer when we could have signed Craig Bryson?

Good signing. Six foot one, "box-to-box" type player with good experience. Well done, Hibs.

I am also very impressed that the first we usually hear about such signings is via the Hibs website. Not from the back page of the Record or Scotsman. Well done, Hibs.