Ins/Outs - Based on promotion

[Unseen work]

If we get promoted, who do we want in? And who do we expect to leave?

Personally I think the following:

Out

Scott Gallagher
Jordon Forster
Alex Harris
Sam Stanton
Danny Handling
James Keatings
Brian Graham
Grant Holt
Liam Fontaine - dependent on who we could get in
Plus a couple of youngsters/loans expiring.

I don't think that's unreasonable but would fairly cut our squad especially when you think bids for Cummings and Mcginn are likely

I would like to see us go for the following.

Strikers - We need guys up here that can do different jobs, but overall he confident that every time they're on they can contribute or influence the game in terms of goals

Stephen Dobbie - i get he is old but he has shown he can score goals and get assists. He would be a good option to have imo.

Miles Storey - limited game time at Aberdeen, skillful and stretches the game, can play further wide too. Knows where the net is

Lee Erwin - struggled to make the step up at Leeds. Similar to Storey

Moult/ Boyce - bigger sort of players both scoring regularly for there clubs, could we afford to prize them away? Will they have better options?


Midfield- we are crying out for influential players that can score goals, make things happen and have pace

Craig Sibbald - he always seems to score from midfield, something we lack however I'm not sure where he would play

Gary McKay Steven - crying out for a player like him

Alex Crawford - Regular player for Hamilton who scores regularly

Swanson - linked with him every summer, can score and create

Shinnie - not everyone's cup of tea but imo a good player who will be better in the spl when teams commit more against us

Scott Allan - the only place he has done well

Defence

Cammy Kerr - Seems a solid right back and could provide good competition for Gray who has went off it

Devlin- Doing really well at Hamilton and a young centre half

Peter Grant - replacement for Jordon/fonts

Keepers
Marciano - would love to see him sign permanently

Danny Rodgers - if we were unable to get

I think the majority there are realistic and could prove and extra dimension, that and a couple more physical players and we would be onto something imo.

[SRHibs]

For the starting lineup I'd like to see new fullbacks, wingers, and a new striker.

Marciano; McGregor, Hanlon, Efe (long shot); Shinnie (would be more than happy to retain his services), McGinn, and McGeough; Cummings. That's an extremely strong spine, although unlikely we'll even see half of them here next season.

Would keep Boyle to be used as an impact sub which he's best suited for. Stevenson, SDG, and Fyvie I'd retain as good squad players. Mostly in agreement with you on who should be moved on.

[bingo70]

Ins: Mallen, grant, Sibbald, Henderson (to deliver), stokes, Whittaker, kenny Miller, one of the whippets from Morton, aiden nesbitt maybe?

Out:McGinn and Cummings sold for big bucks, Fontaine, Mcgeouch, Holt, Graham, Boyle.

[makaveli1875]

out - holt , graham , fyvie , stanton , insall , keatings , harris

cummings and mcginn we will be lucky to hold on to

would like to see deals done to keep rocky and shinnie in on permanent contracts

in - griffiths , stokes , plus a couple of decent attacking midfielders and some defensive cover for CB/RB and a winger

[Ozyhibby]

Out

Holt
Shinnie
Keatings
Harris
Fontaine
Humphrey

In

May
Mallan
Devlin
Sibbald



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[makaveli1875]

if we lose SJM anyone reckon his big brother could fill his boots ?

[Pedantic_Hibee]

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if we lose SJM anyone reckon his big brother could fill his boots ?

Nut, his big brother is a size 10. SJM takes an 8.

[neil7908]

Out:
McLean
Gallagher
Ambrose (would love to keep him but no chance he'll stay!)
Keatings
Holt
Graham
Handling
Harris
Stanton
Insall

Not sure:
Boyle - works his socks off and his pace is a great asset but his end product is really poor. Got into good crossing or shooting positions half a dozen times yesterday and never delivered the killer pass/cross/shot. Probably worth holding onto but we can't be that wasteful against better teams and expect to win games.

Humphreys - exactly the kind of player I wanted us to bring in but has been up and down and now injured. Probably also worth another year but suspect there may be younger, hungrier players out there.

Fontaine - solid defender but wonder if he'll be happy being on the bench for much of next season.

Shinnie - a tough one. He's grown on me and his performances have improved but I want more goals from our midfield. I would retain him but not sure if we would need to pay a fee for him or what his wage demands would be.

In:
Marciano (permanently)
New left back
New right back (both Lewis and SDG need competition)
A couple of wide players with 1 left footed
Goal scoring midfielder
A target man

Really crucial we keep Mcginn and Cummings. Also should be using whatever medicine or voodoo we can over the summer to get Dylan 100% fit.

[lapsedhibee]

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if we lose SJM anyone reckon his big brother could fill his boots ?

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Nut, his big brother is a size 10. SJM takes an 8.

So he would fill them!

[PiemanP]

New full backs and new wingers. Putting cup final sentiment to one side if we want to progress as a club I'm afraid gray, Stevenson, Boyle are not the quality required.

Another goal scoring striker to partner Cummings. Someone like a Stevie May (that old rumour) who's got experience of getting 15+ in the top league. We can't continue to rely on Cummings as much as we do.

A goal scoring midfielder. Someone who will get 10 goals a season. That's a key difference IMO from bottom 6 finish and 2nd/3rd. Shinnie isn't the answer and if the offer was there I wouldn't sign him permanently. I do like Mallan at st mirren. Sibbald scores goals but from what I've seen of him doesn't offer the quality needed. Danny Swanson or Blair Alston at the Saints would be perfect (ironically we've been linked with both in the past).

A lot will depend though on if Cummings and McGinn get sold. Everyone else is replaceable (perhaps apart from Hanlon) but these guys are at a different level.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Marciano* / Laid law

Whittaker* / Gray
McGregor (c) / Forster
Hanson / Fontaine
Stevenson / LB*

S Allan* / Martin
Fyvie / Bartley
McGinn / McGeouch

AM* / Kea tings

S Fletcher* / Holt
Cummings / Shaw

6 new signings, top 3 spot sorted (tongue in cheek)

[makaveli1875]

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Marciano* / Laid law

Whittaker* / Gray
McGregor (c) / Forster
Hanson / Fontaine
Stevenson / LB*

S Allan* / Martin
Fyvie / Bartley
McGinn / McGeouch

AM* / Kea tings

S Fletcher* / Holt
Cummings / Shaw

6 new signings, top 3 spot sorted (tongue in cheek)

which hanson are we signing ? not alan i hope

[Scouse Hibee]

Not so sure I want to see the wholesale changes that have been mentioned. We then find ourselves struggling and the old transition excuse is bandied about.

[Wee Effen Bee]

I despair, why so many wanting rid of Lewis? Who would you want/who could we afford that is better than the wee man? Funny that one of the perennial whipping boys has a thread all about him and how well he is playing on this very site. Strong contender for MOTM again yesterday.

[SRHibs]

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I despair, why so many wanting rid of Lewis? Who would you want/who could we afford that is better than the wee man? Funny that one of the perennial whipping boys has a thread all about him and how well he is playing on this very site. Strong contender for MOTM again yesterday.

Only one person has said they want rid. If we could get Whittaker on the right hand side and a new LB though, I'd be delighted. Would definitely keep LS and SDG as competition, but if we want to challenge for 2nd place I just feel we need to increase the quality of the squad.

[Big L]

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I despair, why so many wanting rid of Lewis? Who would you want/who could we afford that is better than the wee man? Funny that one of the perennial whipping boys has a thread all about him and how well he is playing on this very site. Strong contender for MOTM again yesterday.

This. Absolute nonsense, the lads been a great servant to Hibs and doesn't deserve these rubbish comments! If Lewis was released today he would walk in to most SPL teams.

[swindonhibs]

I believe our current squad is quite capable of competing in the SPL, as proven by our performances in the cup over the last 2 seasons. Not withstanding that, the SPL is a poor league, and there for the taking, so would love to see ambition from the board by backing Lennon to have a go at Celtic.
For that to happen it's imperative that we retain JC and do whatever it takes to sign Ambrose, if we can add Blair Alston as well I'd be more than happy.

[hibsbollah]

I'm not sure we need massive wholesale changes. I certainly don't want Sibbald or any of the other creatures that play for Houston.

[Hibee Mac]

I'd be interested to see if we could take some of the best players from the championship up with us as it would maybe allow us to "unearth some gems" for relatively cheap?

I wonder how much we'd need to spend to get the likes of Ross Forbes from Morton, sibbald, mallan etc.

[Northernhibee]

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Marciano* / Laid law

Whittaker* / Gray
McGregor (c) / Forster
Hanson / Fontaine
Stevenson / LB*

S Allan* / Martin
Fyvie / Bartley
McGinn / McGeouch

AM* / Kea tings

S Fletcher* / Holt
Cummings / Shaw

6 new signings, top 3 spot sorted (tongue in cheek)

Would not have Scott Allan back. We need players dedicated to the cause, he is not.

[rcarter1]

Given the risk of doing a 'Butcher' Im not going to make any suggestions for players to leave before the season is over.

In: John Stones
Jack Grealish
Ross Barkley
Memphis Depay
Kurt Zouma
Hector Bellerin
Alexander Mitrovic

[Phil MaGlass]

I dont see that many in our team that couldnt do a job in the premier, our team is more set up for it than this league

[rcarter1]

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I dont see that many in our team that couldnt do a job in the premier, our team is more set up for it than this league

Agree. We have consistently done well against SPL teams. I suspect the team (if we get promoted) will be pretty motivated in the majority of matches, and we know they do well if motivated. Frankly, the players must be fed up playing well organised, highly energetic teams that don't have the confidence to take us on in midfield.

Comon Hibs, get your **** back up to the SPL!

[SteveHFC]

Bring in Miller, Fletcher and Deek

[JimboHibs]

Erwin,Dobbie & Storey wouldn't want any of them as a striker.Do like the look of Boyce proven goalscorer with his best years still ahead.

[hfc rd]

Out:-

Gallagher
Harris
Stanton
Handling
Forster
Holt
McLean
Shinnie
Cummings (reckon he'll be sold)

In:-
Marciano (permanent deal)
Ambrose (permanent deal), if not then Devlin
Mallan
Stokes
GMS
Whittaker
Swanson
Erwin

[Smartie]

I'm also surprised to see so many people wanting Fontaine to move on.

We've got 4 very good CHs, and we'll need them all next season as sometimes we may want to play 3 at a time (with one in reserve).

We do need to work out how to get more goals though.

[DavidDavidGray]

I'd keep Boyle, Keatings, Stevenson for the rest of his career and I'd try get Shinnie and Marciano in permanently as they've looked good this year. Think we need a goal scoring striker and maybe another midfielder. Would definitely in for Efe

[Peevemor]

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I'd be interested to see if we could take some of the best players from the championship up with us as it would maybe allow us to "unearth some gems" for relatively cheap?

I wonder how much we'd need to spend to get the likes of Ross Forbes from Morton, sibbald, mallan etc.

It worked for Jim Duffy...

[MWHIBBIES]

Peter Grant couldn't lace Fontaines boots, absolutely not.