Let's hope he's signed up asap.....
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Hibs are close to agreeing a deal to retain the services of Liam Fontaine, the Evening News understands.
Head coach Alan Stubbs is keen to keep the defender for next season’s Championship title tilt and the 29-year-old Londoner is open to extending his stay with the Easter Road club even though they failed to win promotion to the Premiership in the campaign just finished.
Fontaine arrived in Edinburgh last August after bringing to an end an eight-year spell with Bristol City and he swiftly established himself as a mainstay at the heart of Stubbs’ defence. The Englishman made 38 appearances and had such a positive influence on the team that he was asked to wear the captain’s armband on a couple of occasions towards the end of the season in the absence of skipper Liam Craig and his deputy, David Gray.
Hibs fans feared Fontaine, whose deal expired at the end of the season, would choose to return to England after their promotion bid was dashed by a play-off semi-final defeat by Rangers last month. However, the defender has enjoyed being one of the on-field leaders’ of Stubbs side and, after fruitful discussions between the club and his representatives, indications from those on both sides suggest he is more likely than not to remain with the Edinburgh club.
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10-06-2015 09:43 AM #1
Liam Fontaine
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10-06-2015 09:51 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It would be massive for us if we can get Fontaine signed up again though. I wouldn't be surprised if it was another two year deal.
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10-06-2015 10:33 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Has Gray been made captain I never knew just back from holiday.
2yr would be a good idea
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10-06-2015 11:08 AM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2015 11:19 AM #5
The longer this goes on the less likely he's going to be staying IMO. I presume he's been offered a contract already. Hopefully he's just away on holiday mulling over his options.
United we stand here....
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10-06-2015 11:28 AM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2015 11:39 AM #8
A positive and calming influence at the back. IMO the natural captain. I think the other players look to him when we under pressure, rather than Gray.
Worth a two year contract (maybe three?) based on his own performances and he potential to bring on others. Also, if he has another good season and another team look to sign him, then we get a fee.
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10-06-2015 11:40 AM #9
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Hopefully its done deal along with Allan signing an extension and Hibs are just drip feeding the good news to keep things interesting over the summer
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10-06-2015 11:50 AM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2015 07:31 PM #11
I would rather the een shut the hell up as every other club now knows Fontain is up for grabs .
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10-06-2015 07:36 PM #12This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2015 07:56 PM #13This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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10-06-2015 07:57 PM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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11-06-2015 07:04 AM #16
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11-06-2015 07:22 AM #17
Why does everyone worry so much? If he wants to stay he will if he doesn't then off he goes.
We will sign another defender then.Cougars!!!
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11-06-2015 07:26 AM #18This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-06-2015 07:40 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
May coincide with resigning or new players.
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11-06-2015 08:50 AM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-06-2015 08:57 AM #21This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If only it was that easy to replace a quality defender on our budget.
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11-06-2015 09:01 AM #22
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Fontaine is up there with the best that I've seen at Hibs in that position.
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11-06-2015 09:55 AM #23
@AgentScotland: Hibs have offered Liam Fontaine a new two year contract with a years option if he plays 75% of games in his 2nd Season
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11-06-2015 10:13 AM #24
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11-06-2015 10:44 AM #26This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Always worth a read for a giggle
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11-06-2015 11:09 AM #28This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
By far the best one since Rob Jones.
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11-06-2015 11:11 AM #29This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Allan is under contract so can not just leave but if the money is right I would sell him.Cougars!!!
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11-06-2015 11:13 AM #30This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteCougars!!!
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