Celtic enter race

[hibees 7062]

John McGinn to Celtic – Hoops poised to enter race for Hibs star with any deal likely to include Scott Allan . The Sun

[Onion]

Really hope other serious contenders bid against Celtic as they are sure to over-inflate SA's value in an effort to steal SJM for pennies. It's what they do to other Scottish clubs, but cannot get away with when dealing with wealthier English/European clubs.

[HoboHarry]

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Really hope other serious contenders bid against Celtic as they are sure to over-inflate SA's value in an effort to steal SJM for pennies. It's what they do to other Scottish clubs, but cannot get away with when dealing with wealthier English/European clubs.

Not sure you have cause to worry about Rod Petrie not getting us the best deal he can for Hibs.

[Brightside]

There have been discussions on this since well before the season ended.

[davym7062]

Heard ages ago that we get scotty and Ryan Christie plus cash

[Jim44]

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Heard ages ago that we get scotty and Ryan Christie plus cash

How much cash? We might have to give St Mirren a leg from each of them.

[GloryGlory]

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John McGinn to Celtic – Hoops poised to enter race for Hibs star with any deal likely to include Scott Allan . The Sun

Funnily enough - a poster on Kerrydale Street put a story that he heard from his mate yesterday afternoon that Celtc were offering SA +£2.5 million for SJM.

And then it appears in the Daily OldFirm...

[bingo70]

If we get the best fee plus a player or two then it’s a no brainer to accept the deal from Celtic.

That said there’s every chance I’ll cry a little bit the first time he plays against us.

I’ve never been one to clap an ex player when they come up against us, especially when playing for one of the old firm but I think I’d find it difficult not to show him some appreciation if he was to come back and play against us.

[Brooster]

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Heard ages ago that we get scotty and Ryan Christie plus cash

I heard that in March from a semi decent source. If its true I wonder how much cash? Although I dont want to see SJM go I think this would be a good deal. It weakens Aberdeen too.

[adhibs]

Is Christie part if it as a loan or permenant?

[Billy Whizz]

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Is Christie part if it as a loan or permenant?

Don’t want any more loans from Celtic. Means they can’t play 4 League games, and potentially 2 cup games too

[Diclonius]

If we get Allan and Christie perm + anywhere upwards of £2M that would be an amazing deal. If McGeouch/Mallan signs up our midfield is sorted.

[Brightside]

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If we get Allan and Christie perm + anywhere upwards of £2M that would be an amazing deal. If McGeouch/Mallan signs up our midfield is sorted.

If Christie happens it wont be Perm.

[bingo70]

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Don’t want any more loans from Celtic. Means they can’t play 4 League games, and potentially 2 cup games too

Our success, or lack of it, won’t be defined by our performances against Celtic, it’s how we do in the other games.

That’s what Aberdeen have done so well recently and if we are to overtake them then turning all the draws into wins will be the easiest way to do it, Having creative players can make all the difference when trying to break down stubborn defences that park the bus against us.

[JimBHibees]

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I heard that in March from a semi decent source. If its true I wonder how much cash? Although I dont want to see SJM go I think this would be a good deal. It weakens Aberdeen too.

Would also be a possibility Christie and/or Allan may be a loan.

[Greenworld]

I think the same I have a feeling it will be 3 million plus Allan.
If that happens fantastic deal let's bare in mind they have been quite helpful to Hibs over the last few years

They may ask for another on loan but I don't think it will be Christie

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[JimBHibees]

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If Christie happens it wont be Perm.

Wonder also if it may be Christie or Mallan. Are they not quite similar?

[Billy Whizz]

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Our success, or lack of it, won’t be defined by our performances against Celtic, it’s how we do in the other games.

That’s what Aberdeen have done so well recently and if we are to overtake them then turning all the draws into wins will be the easiest way to do it, Having creative players can make all the difference when trying to break down stubborn defences that park the bus against us.

I know that, but if we were to get them in say a Scottish cup final, then we can’t play them. Got to be a big negative
So permanent or don’t do business with them LD

[givescotlandfreedom]

McGinn for Leigh and Allan or they can bolt.

[Not In The Know]

The overvaluation of Scott Allan is key here. Celtic basically want shot of him and no one in the UK would pay £500,000 for him and if thats the value they attribute to him then then we are loosing out on cash.

We really should be looking for at least £4m for SJM.

[Kato]

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Don’t want any more loans from Celtic. Means they can’t play 4 League games, and potentially 2 cup games too

We beat Celtic without their last loan to us.

[Ozyhibby]

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Don’t want any more loans from Celtic. Means they can’t play 4 League games, and potentially 2 cup games too

Correct. Loans should be avoided if possible although I can see why they are a necessary evil sometimes.


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[Stevie Reid]

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The overvaluation of Scott Allan is key here. Celtic basically want shot of him and no one in the UK would pay £500,000 for him and if thats the value they attribute to him then then we are loosing out on cash.

We really should be looking for at least £4m for SJM.

I can totally deal with Allan being valued at £500K. On his day he is unplayable, and we couldn't get a player as good as him for less money than that - and nor would be spend that money if we could.

We have areal opportunity to get Allan here for the best years of his career - he is the key going forward. Get him back here.

[J-C]

It's all very well people saying accept the Celtic deal if it's good enough, this is all dependant on McGinn agreeing to the same deal, I'm still of the opinion that he sees a move south the best for him.

[Mikey09]

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Our success, or lack of it, won’t be defined by our performances against Celtic, it’s how we do in the other games.

That’s what Aberdeen have done so well recently and if we are to overtake them then turning all the draws into wins will be the easiest way to do it, Having creative players can make all the difference when trying to break down stubborn defences that park the bus against us.

100% mate.

[Billy Whizz]

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Correct. Loans should be avoided if possible although I can see why they are a necessary evil sometimes.


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Loans from Scottish Clubs Ozy, no harm in loans from outside Scotland

[Hibernian Verse]

True story:

I asked Peter Lawwell in the toilets at Hampden at half-time during the recent cup final, and he said there were no plans to sign McGinn, but that Tic fans should "watch this space" with Edouard.

[Hibs4185]

It’s been mentioned a few times that McGinn fancies trying his hand down south. I think we should hold off and see what offers materialsise down south and then try to tie Allan up. We risk losing Allan that way but Celtic will almost certainly over inflate Allan’s value to lower the fee.

No one outside of Scotland will be overly interested in Allan and we know we are his preferred choice. We would also have the cash to do a deal but the only problem would be Celtic throwing their toys out of the Pram because we didn’t play their game.

[calumhibee1]

2.5m plus Allan permanently and I'd take it. If they want to throw Christie in there permanently and Hayes on loan then we can call it 2m.

[Unseen work]

3 million plus Scotty Allan would be an unbelievable deal for us.

For as much as I rate Christie, I don’t think we could justify signing him, Allan and Mallan. Especially as he will likely be on high wages.

All 3 of them are central players and can’t play out wide. I know Christie has done for Aberdeen but when he has he’s been extremely poor.

Personally think Lennon likes pace and direct players out wide. Hayes would be a terrific option or maybe the young boy Johnstone?

Or they could play a blinder and get Barker back....