Summer transfer thread

[Gloucester Hibs]

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Broony never went to England and he's been able to test himself against Messi , Neymar , Iniesta , Kroos , Mbappe to name a few . These guys are world class naw ?

They are but you could hardly say it’s been on a regular basis. Also in these games he’s often been shown up for being not up to their standard. He’s obviously enjoys being the big fish in a small pond. FWIW he is good at what he does in the SPL, completely different player to the one that left Hibs though.

[Greenworld]

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They are but you could hardly say it’s been on a regular basis. Also in these games he’s often been shown up for being not up to their standard. He’s obviously enjoys being the big fish in a small pond. FWIW he is good at what he does in the SPL, completely different player to the one that left Hibs though.

Agree good summary

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[makaveli1875]

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They are but you could hardly say it’s been on a regular basis. Also in these games he’s often been shown up for being not up to their standard. He’s obviously enjoys being the big fish in a small pond. FWIW he is good at what he does in the SPL, completely different player to the one that left Hibs though.

You dont play against Aguero and Hazard every week in the EPL , I just dont get this notion that you have to play in England to 'make it' and if you dont go there you've no ambition .

[One Day Soon]

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You dont play against Aguero and Hazard every week in the EPL , I just dont get this notion that you have to play in England to 'make it' and if you dont go there you've no ambition .

The English Premiership is just one of a number of leagues that are immeasurably stronger than ours in terms of the level of team and opponent you would play against week in, week out. I don't think Scott Brown or any other player who stays here can know how good they could have become if they had played with and against a far better standard of player regularly.

[MrSmith]

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The English Premiership is just one of a number of leagues that are immeasurably stronger than ours in terms of the level of team and opponent you would play against week in, week out. I don't think Scott Brown or any other player who stays here can know how good they could have become if they had played with and against a far better standard of player regularly.

I wonder if the introduction of Sky’s £billions,the obscene bank loans and overdrafts provided by the broken financial sector assisted? I’d pretty much like the banks to get the loans and overdrafts paid back back from these clubs!

[Hibbyradge]

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now suddenly he's turned into Celtic's biggest fan and wants to turn out for his boyhood heroes

Where did you hear/read him say that?

[Craig_HFC]

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This is the million dollar question, we don't know what McGinn is thinking, he's spoken to many people me included and his preference was to go south and play against the best in the EPL, now suddenly he's turned into Celtic's biggest fan and wants to turn out for his boyhood heroes, sounds to me that he doesn't really know what he wants. Increase his wages and win loads of trophies at Celtic without breaking sweat or test yourself against world class players in England.

No offence but to be fair to McGinn he is hardly going to tell a Hibs supporter that his plan is to sign for Celtic (if indeed that is/was his plan).

Everything a player or manager says to supporters they meet or even in to the media can be taken with a large pinch of salt.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Let the falling dominoes commence

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I've just dropped my pizza!

[Paisley Hibby]

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Broony never went to England and he's been able to test himself against Messi , Neymar , Iniesta , Kroos , Mbappe to name a few . These guys are world class naw ?

Aye, but in a team regularly skelpt 6 or 7-0. Plus he's more often had to play on plastic at the likes of Hamilton on cold wet nights in January.

[Maguire]

Anybody heard anything about us signing English midfielder James Spearing? been told we are very keen to get a deal done, can't say I've ever heard of him

[J-C]

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Broony never went to England and he's been able to test himself against Messi , Neymar , Iniesta , Kroos , Mbappe to name a few . These guys are world class naw ?

In the odd European game yes, but not on a regular basis, one thing that's always been thrown at Broony is he never went south to prove himself against the best, paying for Celtic and winning all those trophies is relatively easy as they've always got the financial clout to be well ahead of everyone else, it's been said before that a monkey could manage Celtic and they'd still win.

They've hoovered up all the decent young talent from other clubs, some work out but many don't, this also goes for Rangers. GMS, Christie and Hayes are good examples of Celtic taking the better players from rival clubs to make them weaker.

[#persevered]

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Anybody heard anything about us signing English midfielder James Spearing? been told we are very keen to get a deal done, can't say I've ever heard of him

Could it be Jay Spearing? Used to play for Liverpool and was at Bolton when Lennon was there

[Vault Boy]

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Could it be Jay Spearing? Used to play for Liverpool and was at Bolton when Lennon was there

Must be. Think he's out of contract now, having signed for Blackpool last season.

[J-C]

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Where did you hear/read him say that?

1. My comment tongue in cheek.
2. Obviously I didn't hear him say/read that but it's well known that he and his family are Celtic minded with his granddad being an ex Celtic chairman. Also a couple of posters have said they've spoken to family embers and they said he's desperate to go there.

[Maguire]

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Could it be Jay Spearing? Used to play for Liverpool and was at Bolton when Lennon was there

Possibly, i thought i heard James but very well could have been Jay, would make sense with Lennon/Bolton link

[CapitalGreen]

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No offence but to be fair to McGinn he is hardly going to tell a Hibs supporter that his plan is to sign for Celtic (if indeed that is/was his plan).

Everything a player or manager says to supporters they meet or even in to the media can be taken with a large pinch of salt.

J-C's just annoyed because having posted on every thread possible that he spoke to McGinn once and he said he had no interest in singing for Celtic, he will now look a bit silly if that happens.

[Hibbyradge]

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1. My comment tongue in cheek.
2. Obviously I didn't hear him say/read that but it's well known that he and his family are Celtic minded with his granddad being an ex Celtic chairman. Also a couple of posters have said they've spoken to family embers and they said he's desperate to go there.

Gotcha.

[J-C]

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J-C's just annoyed because having posted on every thread possible that he spoke to McGinn once and he said he had no interest in singing for Celtic, he will now look a bit silly if that happens.

What a ridiculous post, so what if I spoke to McGinn and that's what he said, it's also been commented on by a few other posters that he wanted to go south. People are allowed to change their minds and if he goes to Celtic it might well be the case that he has done just that, personally I'd prefer him to go south rather than to Celtic but as I'm just a fan I have no control, I feel he'd become a better player by going south but if he goes west I sincerely hope we get the best deal we can.

[Hibbyradge]

It's interesting that players who go to Celtic lack ambition, but players like Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon, who don't even do that, are heroes.

I have no doubt that both those players could have brokered deals to "challenge themselves" down south which would have been good for them financially, but they decided to stay at Hibs.

[Ozyhibby]

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It's interesting that players who go to Celtic lack ambition, but players like Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon, who don't even do that, are heroes.

I have no doubt that both those players could have brokered deals to "challenge themselves" down south which would have been good for them financially, but they decided to stay at Hibs.

Steven Fletcher probably has earned more money that Scott Brown and ‘challenged himself’ in England. I know which career will be looked back more fondly on.



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[SirDavidsNapper]

As long as Hibs get the best deal possible he could go to the Irish league as far as i'm concerned. Not a bad position for him to be in, Scotland's champions or the riches of England but Hibs are my only concern. John's been a great player for us and i wish him well but as soon as he leaves he'll be another clubs player and we need to move on. May the highest bidder win!

[Hibbyradge]

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Steven Fletcher probably has earned more money that Scott Brown and ‘challenged himself’ in England. I know which career will be looked back more fondly on.

I'm assuming you mean Brown's career, but I can't be sure so I'm hesitant to agree with you!

[Hibbyradge]

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As long as Hibs get the best deal possible he could go to the Irish league as far as i'm concerned. Not a bad position for him to be in, Scotland's champions or the riches of England but Hibs are my only concern. John's been a great player for us and i wish him well but as soon as he leaves he'll be another clubs player and we need to move on. May the highest bidder win!

I certainly agree with this.

However, if he moves to Leeds as was rumoured, I'll keep an interest as I'll be able to go and watch him.

[Ozyhibby]

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I'm assuming you mean Brown's career, but I can't be sure so I'm hesitant to agree with you!

I meant Brown’s.


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[snooky]

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In the odd European game yes, but not on a regular basis, one thing that's always been thrown at Broony is he never went south to prove himself against the best, paying for Celtic and winning all those trophies is relatively easy as they've always got the financial clout to be well ahead of everyone else, it's been said before that a monkey could manage Celtic and they'd still win.

They've hoovered up all the decent young talent from other clubs, some work out but many don't, this also goes for Rangers. GMS, Christie and Hayes are good examples of Celtic taking the better players from rival clubs to make them weaker.

It's bad enough weakening all their opposition this way however, what's is worse is when they don't play them and leave them in the reserve pools to waste away. THEN they have the gall to complain about the lack of quality opposition in the league.

[scoopyboy]

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J-C's just annoyed because having posted on every thread possible that he spoke to McGinn once and he said he had no interest in singing for Celtic, he will now look a bit silly if that happens.

He could still sing for Celtic and play for Hibs, as long as the games don't clash.

[southern hibby]

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1. My comment tongue in cheek.
2. Obviously I didn't hear him say/read that but it's well known that he and his family are Celtic minded with his granddad being an ex Celtic chairman. Also a couple of posters have said they've spoken to family embers and they said he's desperate to go there.

JC, I posted this, a mate of mine is friendly with a member of his family who is adamant that McGinn wants to join Celtic. I posted this because I’m only passing on what I’ve been told. I also said I do not know if his family member is winding up my mate or being genuinely honest to him.

I was also told several other things that I’ve not mentioned about McGinn because basically I’m actually going to wait and see if they pan out. But I will say I wouldn’t be surprised to see him at Hibs this season.

I personally hope he goes south as I feel if we get a good sell on % then it’ll be more beneficial to us in the long run.

GGTTH

[Hibbyradge]

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I meant Brown’s.


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In that case, I wholeheartedly agree.

I love it when Scottish players do well for the better teams in England, but apart from Andy Robertson ( who might not keep his place when Moreno is 100% fit again) it doesn't happen too often these days. Playing for, never mind captaining, Celtc all those years is a bigger achievement and challenge than if he'd signed for someone like Brighton or Crystal Palace.

It's ok if you lose games with the likes of West Bromwich and Huddersfield, just as long as you get 40 points out of a possible 114. In fact, Southampton only got 36 points last term and they were 3 clear of relegation.

If you've got a losing mentality at Celtc, you're not there for long.

[H18 SFR]

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Possibly, i thought i heard James but very well could have been Jay, would make sense with Lennon/Bolton link

Hope not, he always strikes me as Willow Flood'esque'.

[1van Sprou7e]

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Hope not, he always strikes me as Willow Flood'esque'.

Is that a bad thing?

Flood was a great player in his day