Most recently, I'd say that guy that has surprised me most by how much he's improved is Martin Boyle.
When I first caught sight of Conrad Logan I feared for our Scottish Cup hopes but for instant impact there's probably never been a better signing!
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25-04-2018 12:04 PM #1Left by mutual consent!
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Hibs signings you didn't have particularly high hopes for but who turned out great
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25-04-2018 12:19 PM #2@hibs.net private member
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Jim Leighton
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25-04-2018 12:26 PM #4Coaching Staff
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Seems strange to say it considering he'd come via Spurs & Barcelona but Steve Archibald. I didn't realise how good he was.
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Big Marv would be one of the most recent ones that spring to mind.
United we stand here....
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25-04-2018 12:31 PM #7First Team Regular
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Kamberi. Malonga always surprised me as well but he probably done that with everyone.
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25-04-2018 12:33 PM #8Coaching Staff
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25-04-2018 12:33 PM #9Testimonial Due
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Stuart Lovell.
First few months I was, at best, underwhelmed with his performances. When he found his feet however, he proved to be an unsung hero in McLeish’s star-studded squad and won me (and I daresay many others) over major style.
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Pat McGinlay
Willie Irvine the 1st.
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David Gray's signing wasn't received well by everyone!
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25-04-2018 12:50 PM #12Testimonial Due
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I wrote off Kamberi and Maclaren before they'd kicked a ball.
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25-04-2018 01:14 PM #13Left by mutual consent!
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Yeh, I remember being unsure about Leighton, although I think he had done OK at Dundee after the collapse of his career at Man U.
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Another keeper who, like Logan, brought invaluable 'character' to the team was John Burridge.
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25-04-2018 01:17 PM #14Testimonial Due
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Good to see some people admitting their mistake. Originally Posted by Michael
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Kamberi
Keatings
Henderson
Logan
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25-04-2018 01:30 PM #15First Team Regular
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That must have been a gruelling six hours between his signing announcement and his scoring a goal against Motherwell... Originally Posted by yerauldda
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25-04-2018 01:41 PM #16Coaching Staff
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Conrad Logan. The perfect example of don't judge a book by it's cover.
The man is an absolute hero
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Yeah but what has he ever actually done for us Originally Posted by Mikey
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I think the jury is still out on this one
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haha it was the days before, during his trial, I never really think we sign anyone decent after they have had a trial and his record beforehand didn't excite me.. He soon proved me wrong though. Originally Posted by Aim Here
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Neil Lennon.
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25-04-2018 02:17 PM #20First Team Breakthrough
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I'm always cautiously optimistic about signings, so I'm never super surprised if they do well. Saying that, Barker instantly stood out to me, I love watching him play, even though he doesn't score as many as he deserves. Marciano was better than I was expecting too. I should ad Boyle was never really on my radar until this season - he's been great to watch.
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Beat me to it. Originally Posted by Northernhibee
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Mon the Hibs.
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25-04-2018 02:38 PM #23Coaching Staff
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I was very underwhelmed when we signed Gray. I think it was Stubbs first signing and it was an ageing full back to replace Maybury and I thought "here we go again". Only got it slightly wrong tbf. It's not as if he has contributed anything noteworthy to the club
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25-04-2018 02:43 PM #24Coaching Staff
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Originally Posted by Mikey
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This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteYeah but what has he ever actually done for us
I think the jury is still out on this one
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25-04-2018 02:45 PM #26Coaching Staff
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Rob Jones. Didn’t look like a football player but went on to be a cup winning captain in his first year.
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25-04-2018 02:53 PM #27First Team Regular
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Had never ever heard of Russell Latapy....oh my oh my oh my
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26 is aging? Originally Posted by we are hibs
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25-04-2018 02:58 PM #29First Team Regular
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Alan Gordon....thought he was a journeyman (Hearts, short spell in South Africa then Dundee Utd). Superb player in a great team.
Mixu...thought he was past his best but a great fit for Hibs at that time.
Martin Boyle....thought he would be an average squad player. McLeish should consider him for Scotland given his pace.
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25-04-2018 03:14 PM #30Testimonial Due
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Griffiths turned out much better than I expected I admit, Boyle is much improved since open-goal miss on debut (?).
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