Steven Whittaker

[SteveHFC]

NEIL LENNON is trying to piece together a deal to lure Steven Whittaker back to Hibs.
SunSport can reveal the Scotland right-back is high on Lenny’s summer summer wish list as he plans for next season in the Premiership.

Whittaker, 32, started his career with the Hibees before being sold to Rangers for £2million in 2007.

He switched to Norwich in 2012 when he controversially refused to stay at Ibrox and play Third Division football.

But after five years at Carrow Road, Whittaker’s contract runs out at the end of this season with a number of clubs now interested in snapping him up on a free transfer.
The defender seems certain to have offers to continue playing in the English Championship.

But SunSport understands Whittaker and his family are open to the idea of returning north to Scotland.
Edinburgh rivals Hearts are also believed to be monitoring his situation.

But Hibees boss Lennon is hopeful his board will be able to put together a contract offer which takes Whittaker back to the club TEN YEARS after he left.
Whittaker has 31 Scotland caps but he has drifted out of Gordon Strachan’s plans during this World Cup qualification campaign.
But Lennon reckons his big game experience would give his young squad a massive boost for next season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...o-easter-road/

[madhibee_again]

Wonder what that would mean for Sir David?

[1van Sprou7e]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Wonder what that would mean for Sir David?

Well Whittaker can play on both sides so he can cover/rotate with Gray and Stevenson

Would obviously be a good signing but may make it difficult to find a proper first 11 which can sometimes be a bad thing

[B.H.F.C]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Well Whittaker can play on both sides so he can cover/rotate with Gray and Stevenson

Would obviously be a good signing but may make it difficult to find a proper first 11 which can sometimes be a bad thing

I don't think Whittaker would be covering for either of them as he's a better player than both.

[California-Hibs]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I don't think Whittaker would be covering for either of them as he's a better player than both.

This, he'd be straight in as one of the first on the team sheet.

[Vault Boy]

I would be happy to see Whittaker come home. Not sure he's still quite as good as some may think though. We have better defenders, it'll be about what he offers going forward (which can still be high quality).

[Nicho87]

Whittaker would be a good signing. Experience and cover for both full backs, I'm sure he wouldn't see himself as back up. Don't forget he also be deployed in a midfield role also.

[Andy74]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Wonder what that would mean for Sir David?

Whittaker could pretty much play any position on the pitch.

[madhibee_again]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Whittaker could pretty much play any position on the pitch.

It did cross my mind he could be being brought in to play RM.

[Jonnyboy]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Wonder what that would mean for Sir David?

When I saw Jordon Forster wearing the armband on Saturday and SDG was playing, I felt the writing was on the wall for our Scottish Cup winning Captain

[3pm]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

When I saw Jordon Forster wearing the armband on Saturday and SDG was playing, I felt the writing was on the wall for our Scottish Cup winning Captain

I know Jordon is under contract but wondered if he's off!

[JimBHibees]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

When I saw Jordon Forster wearing the armband on Saturday and SDG was playing, I felt the writing was on the wall for our Scottish Cup winning Captain

Seems a strange thing to do irrespective if he has agreed a deal or not making that decision seems a little petty.

[calumhibee1]

Would be happy with this. Whittaker is a cracking athlete and seems to have his head screwed on so I'm sure he's looked after himself. He may have lost half a yard of pace, but I'm sure he'd still be more than capable at this level.

[Evergreen86]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

When I saw Jordon Forster wearing the armband on Saturday and SDG was playing, I felt the writing was on the wall for our Scottish Cup winning Captain

Maybe reading it wrong but perhaps its Forster that's been told to find a new club.... I believe he has a year remaining but maybe there is something in letting him be capt for the day? Cant understand why you would have the CC on the pitch but not have the armband with two games left of the season?

[lucky]

Would be a decent signing but if he does it's end the of SDG

[cabbageandribs1875]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

NEIL LENNON is trying to piece together a deal to lure Steven Whittaker back to Hibs.
SunSport can reveal the Scotland right-back is high on Lenny’s summer summer wish list as he plans for next season in the Premiership.

Whittaker, 32, started his career with the Hibees before being sold to Rangers for £2million in 2007.

He switched to Norwich in 2012 when he controversially refused to stay at Ibrox and play Third Division football.

But after five years at Carrow Road, Whittaker’s contract runs out at the end of this season with a number of clubs now interested in snapping him up on a free transfer.
The defender seems certain to have offers to continue playing in the English Championship.

But SunSport understands Whittaker and his family are open to the idea of returning north to Scotland.
Edinburgh rivals Hearts are also believed to be monitoring his situation.

But Hibees boss Lennon is hopeful his board will be able to put together a contract offer which takes Whittaker back to the club TEN YEARS after he left.
Whittaker has 31 Scotland caps but he has drifted out of Gordon Strachan’s plans during this World Cup qualification campaign.
But Lennon reckons his big game experience would give his young squad a massive boost for next season.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...o-easter-road/

shockerooni

[Bostonhibby]

Would be a good signing for us, so here's hoping it can be pulled off.

Is anyone else thinking that if we said Ebola had been detected at ER the maroon balloons would issue a statement saying they got in there first?

Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk

[California-Hibs]

Would be a superb signing!

[Heisenberg]

Kenny Millar saying SDG's agent been doing his job by offering him around to other clubs....

Would add to the rumour of Hearts wanting him.

[1van Sprou7e]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Kenny Millar saying SDG's agent been doing his job by offering him around to other clubs....

Would add to the rumour of Hearts wanting him.

Fair enough if he wants to leave for first team football but not gonna lie I would be bloody devastated if he signed for them

[Andy74]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Fair enough if he wants to leave for first team football but not gonna lie I would be bloody devastated if he signed for them

He'd be doing himself out of legend status for the rest of his days! No chance.

[Heisenberg]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

He'd be doing himself out of legend status for the rest of his days! No chance.

I would be devastated to lose him. He's not been brilliant this season but as you say he'd be chucking away something very special with Hibs if he left.

[ancient hibee]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

He'd be doing himself out of legend status for the rest of his days! No chance.

He will of course go to where he gets the best financial deal.

[Andy74]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

He will of course go to where he gets the best financial deal.

I think given his status Hearts would be the exception to that. He knows his place here for the rest of his life and what comes with that. Signing for Hearts puts that at a fair bit of risk.

[Billychaotic182]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Fair enough if he wants to leave for first team football but not gonna lie I would be bloody devastated if he signed for them

There is no way he'd sign for hearts after being such a hero for us..... Would he?

[Lee Marvin]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

There is no way he'd sign for hearts after being such a hero for us..... Would he?

Zero chance he signs for hearts.

It he leaves, it's because lennon doesn't want him. I reckon he will stsy though.

[.Sean.]

Is there anything in the Gray to Hearts rumour? Would he seriously go there?

Obviously he had Hearts leanings before signing for Hibs but surely all that nonsense has been knocked out of him.

[Sir David Gray]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Fair enough if he wants to leave for first team football but not gonna lie I would be bloody devastated if he signed for them

A little part of me would die inside if David Gray signs for them.

I would also need a new username.

[Albanian Hibs]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

A little part of me would die inside if David Gray signs for them.

I would also need a new username.

Me too. And my guinea pigs names would have to be changed 😂

[Billychaotic182]

Think gray is off by the looks of things. His agent is trying to get him a move away from hibs