The Hibernian FC Squad 2018/19

[Speedway]

As signing news approaches, thoughts turn to the composition of the squad for 2018/19

Neil Lennon ran a first team squad of 23 last season and I believe that 24 is the aim this season.

Currently contracted for next season are

Goalkeepers: 4

1. Marciano
2. Laidlaw
3. Dabrowski
4. Bogdan

Defenders: 7

5. Stevenson
6. Gray
7. Hanlon
8. McGregor
9. Ambrose
10. Porteous
11. Whittaker

Midfielders: 6

12. Hyndman
13. Slivka
14. Swanson
15. Bartley
16. F. Murray
17. Mallan

Forwards: 4

18. Boyle
19. Maclaren
20. Shaw
21. Kamberi

Therefore squad places

22. Ageypong
23. Horgan
24. Milligan


Are up for grabs.

I'm not aware of the likes of Blake, Stirling, Donaldson, Allan or Mackie being promoted to the first team this summer so without further departures I expect 6 signings this summer, most likely one defender, three midfielders and two forwards at the rate of one per week for the next six weeks.

Who do you want in the door first?

[Forza Fred]

Kamberi and Allan

[Big_Franck]

Kamberi is the priority for me. Hopefully we'll get at least one signing announced this week. I'd hoped we'd give the Europa League a proper go this time and we'll need most of our squad to be in place to do that.

[Stranraer]

would love to see Kamberi added to that list!

[badabing67]

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would love to see Kamberi added to that list!

I think Kamberi is a done deal and will be on that list. So the question is who will be his partner. I think there is no chance of us getting Jamie Mac back he will be out of our price range and the only way I could see him coming back is possibly another loan spell in January (You never know).I like Simon Murray but my problem with him is he keep's getting caught off side to often which I found hugely frustrating. I think that's why Lenny let him go in January.

I would like to see Kenny Miller back he's still got a lot to offer. I think he and Kamberi would form a lethal partnership up front in that league and could also work well for us in Europe.

I also think he would be good to have around to help bring on and improve Shaw and Murray

[eastcoasthibby]

Plenty time for few changes in that squad, can't wait to see what they are !
I initially wasn't interested in having Kenny Miller come in and if we don't get Kamberi I still am not, but if we get Kamberi, I think that would be a good pairing both intelligent players, with scope to develop Oli and bring in another quick younger striker, who has a bit of potential, to allow us to have a different option.
I don't think Simon Murray links up well or is intelligent enough to work for us, not quite got all the qualities

[Speedway]

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Kamberi and Allan

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Kamberi is the priority for me. Hopefully we'll get at least one signing announced this week. I'd hoped we'd give the Europa League a proper go this time and we'll need most of our squad to be in place to do that.

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would love to see Kamberi added to that list!

Your wishes are LD's command.

5 places left up for grabs.

[Souter96Mac]

Expect another 5 signings after McGinn leaves. Most likely Allan, Mallan, a Winger, at least one striker.

[Tug Wilson]

Still think that there will be at least one Slivka type signing which comes out of left field. We are currently linked with players that were here last season like Allan, Barker and MacLaren plus Mallan who was on the radar before he went to Barnsley.

A 3-5-2 formation suits a lot of the personnel we have, for instance Hanlon-McGregor-Ambrose and 2 up front (Kamberi and hopefully MacLaren). However, the make up of the midfield might dictate the shape and system we play.

Our best midfield 3 last season was McGinn, McGeouch and Allan. Conceivably we could be without any of them this season. Finding a midfield unit that works will be Lennon's biggest challenge. However Mallan, Slivka and Swanson doesn't look (on paper) too bad.

This transfer window will be interesting to see if we can make the signings that keep the momentum going.

Getting though the 1st Europa Cup tie is massively important. Revenue, feel good factor, ability to show progress all ride on it.

[calumhibee1]

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Still think that there will be at least one Slivka type signing which comes out of left field. We are currently linked with players that were here last season like Allan, Barker and MacLaren plus Mallan who was on the radar before he went to Barnsley.

A 3-5-2 formation suits a lot of the personnel we have, for instance Hanlon-McGregor-Ambrose and 2 up front (Kamberi and hopefully MacLaren). However, the make up of the midfield might dictate the shape and system we play.

Our best midfield 3 last season was McGinn, McGeouch and Allan. Conceivably we could be without any of them this season. Finding a midfield unit that works will be Lennon's biggest challenge. However Mallan, Slivka and Swanson doesn't look (on paper) too bad.

This transfer window will be interesting to see if we can make the signings that keep the momentum going.

Getting though the 1st Europa Cup tie is massively important. Revenue, feel good factor, ability to show progress all ride on it.

While it doesn’t look a bad midfield 3, it’s so much weaker than last season and we finished 4th. Well need to improve the squad quite a bit in other positions if that’s to be our midfield.

[Speedway]

Updated to show Mallan's signing and now there are only three places left for grabs.

Allan, Horgan and McLaren?

[hfc rd]

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Updated to show Mallan's signing and now there are only three places left for grabs.

Allan, Horgan and McLaren?

Could maybe throw in Barker as well? Or 1-2 others?

McGinn most likely will be sold and maybe Murray might get moved on as well?

[Speedway]

2 spaces left. 3 when SJM goes.

[Speedway]

Updated with today’s ins and outs.

2 places left available.

[Speedway]

1 place left before we punt anyone.

Who's going to take it?

[calumhibee1]

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1 place left before we punt anyone.

Who's going to take it?

From your list I think Swanson will be moved on and F. Murray sent out on loan. Hopefully Mulumbu or Kamara to fill the current space and then a couple others (Allan 🙏🏼) to replace Swanson and F Murray?

[hfc rd]

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From your list I think Swanson will be moved on and F. Murray sent out on loan. Hopefully Mulumbu or Kamara to fill the current space and then a couple others (Allan 🙏🏼) to replace Swanson and F Murray?

That’s what I believe as well

[JeMeSouviens]

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1 place left before we punt anyone.

Who's going to take it?

Is Dabrowski not normally considered the U20 goalie? In which case 2/24 places left.

[Billy Whizz]

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Is Dabrowski not normally considered the U20 goalie? In which case 2/24 places left.

A bit of both, always travel with 3 goalies on match day

[MyJo]

Marciano
Laidlaw
Bogdan
Gray
Whittaker
Ambrose
Hanlon
McGregor
Porteous
Stevenson
Mackie
Bartley
Mallan
Slivka
Hyndman
Mulumbu
S. Allan
Horgan
Agyepong
Boyle
Clough
Kamberi
MacLaren
Shaw

Premiership title here we come

[Franck Stanton]

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Marciano
Laidlaw
Bogdan
Gray
Whittaker
Ambrose
Hanlon
McGregor
Porteous
Stevenson
Mackie
Bartley
Mallan
Slivka
Hyndman
Mulumbu
S. Allan
Horgan
Agyepong
Boyle
Clough
Kamberi
MacLaren
Shaw

Premiership title here we come

Maybe I am having a whoosh moment here but there are two players in your last we haven't signed ( to my knowledge, or lack of it ) Allan & Mulumba. Or do you know something the rest of don't?

[Inconsequential]

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Maybe I am having a whoosh moment here but there are two players in your last we haven't signed ( to my knowledge, or lack of it ) Allan & Mulumba. Or do you know something the rest of don't?

… and this Clough character! Who is Clough young man?

[Eyrie]

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… and this Clough character! Who is Clough young man?

He's not the best player in the world, but he is in the top one.

[Speedway]

Now that we've got a full squad even if we expect more to come, what do you think our strongest starting XI is?

Without having seen everyone play, the signings suggest it will be:

4-5-1

Marciano

Gray
Ambrose
Hanlon
Stevenson

Boyle
Mallan
Milligan
Hyndman
Horgan

Kamberi

Subs:
Bogdan
McGregor
Porteous
Slivka
Ageypong
Shaw
McLaren

Not Used:
Laidlaw
Swanson
Whittaker
Murray
Martin
Bartley

That's six unused players and most of us want to see another 2-3 in the door yet.

[Speedway]

And with Milligan we have a full squad.

Anymore ‘ins’ dependant upon ‘outs’ now?

[CMurdoch]

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And with Milligan we have a full squad.

Anymore ‘ins’ dependant upon ‘outs’ now?

Given we have an extra goalkeeper we may well sign one more player.

[mayo hibee]

That's pretty near to it I think. Close between Slivka and Hyndman for the last midfield spot, or if Agyepong turns out to be really good Horgan could move infield and take the last centre midfield place.

On the bench I doubt we'd have both McGregor and Porteous, probably just one or the other with Whittaker in there instead of one of them as he covers quite a few positions from the bench.

Also Shaw is on your list twice but Murray would would still make it six squad players not on the bench, seven if Mackie is seen as a first team option. If he isn't we still need some left back cover.

[Speedway]

I've also got it that we've got Bartley, Martin and Marciano injured with Milligan awaiting clearance so a squad of 20 to pick 18 from on Saturday.