Lawrence shankland

[SirDavidsNapper]

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Maybe we pay that and he’s not a sub, but keeping Flo or McClaren out the team. Squad depth is very important. If he can translate that form to spfl level he will be worth more than £250k.


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You may be right and I'd definitely have him as a squad player but at £250k it's a massive risk. One i don't think we're in a position to take. Based on last season it would take something miraculous to split the Flo/JM partnership. I'd rather use the £250k for Scott Allan or as part of a perm deal for JM. If Shankland was out of contract I'd take him.

[neil7908]

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You may be right and I'd definitely have him as a squad player but at £250k it's a massive risk. One i don't think we're in a position to take. Based on last season it would take something miraculous to split the Flo/JM partnership. I'd rather use the £250k for Scott Allan or as part of a perm deal for JM. If Shankland was out of contract I'd take him.

I agree. It's great to see us spend money on players like Kamberi, Mallan etc but for us £250k is a lot for a 3rd or even 4th choice striker. If we have that kind of money still to spend it should be on players that will go straight into the team like Allan.

[mayo hibee]

I doubt anyone in Scotland will be spending 250k on him. Unless there's serious interest from England the chances are he could be signed for closer to 100k. At that price maybe someone like Motherwell might have a look with the Kipre money, or maybe Sevco, but the reality is that hardly any Scottish clubs even have 100k to spend on transfer fees.

From Hibs point of view if we sign another forward I'd expect it to be a loan or a free transfer. With Kamberi, Maclaren and Shaw here any further transfer funds should be going to other parts of the team, particularly a holding midfielder and a decent utility defender who can cover centre back and left back.

[BILLYHIBS]

Starting to think there is something in this Guy more than a flash in the pan pundits on Radio Scotland creaming themselves saying he has really slimmed down looking sharp as has put the jags to the sword two weeks in a row might be worth a looksee!

[Ringothedog]

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I doubt anyone in Scotland will be spending 250k on him. Unless there's serious interest from England the chances are he could be signed for closer to 100k. At that price maybe someone like Motherwell might have a look with the Kipre money, or maybe Sevco, but the reality is that hardly any Scottish clubs even have 100k to spend on transfer fees.

From Hibs point of view if we sign another forward I'd expect it to be a loan or a free transfer. With Kamberi, Maclaren and Shaw here any further transfer funds should be going to other parts of the team, particularly a holding midfielder and a decent utility defender who can cover centre back and left back.

We should have be able to afford £250k with the money we have made from our europa League run

[mayo hibee]

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We should have be able to afford £250k with the money we have made from our europa League run

Hopefully, but for us it would be better spent elsewhere on the team, we're unlikely to spend it on a player who would be at best third choice in his position.

[SChibs]

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Starting to think there is something in this Guy more than a flash in the pan pundits on Radio Scotland creaming themselves saying he has really slimmed down looking sharp as has put the jags to the sword two weeks in a row might be worth a looksee!

Maybe a Jamie vardy type late developer

[madabouthibs]

One wonders how Oli Shaw would compare at the same level? We'd probably find that we already have a Shankland sitting on the bench chomping at the bit for a chance in the first team. I'd rather have faith in our 30-odd goal development squad lad than some 22 year old that's suddenly turned up out of the blue.

[BILLYHIBS]

Scored another two up at Dens against Dundee in a 3-0 win. This guy is on fire!

I know that he would only be a bench warmer in our squad but with Kamberi playing with an injury Jamie Mac still to get up to speed and Olly Shaw admittedly improving with every game can we afford to ignore a young talent that seems to be scoring goals for fun?

[Juice-Terry]

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Scored another two up at Dens against Dundee in a 3-0 win. This guy is on fire!

I know that he would only be a bench warmer in our squad but with Kamberi playing with an injury Jamie Mac still to get up to speed and Olly Shaw admittedly improving with every game can we afford to ignore a young talent that seems to be scoring goals for fun?

I say take a punt. Sign him.

[Smartie]

I like him and think this is exactly the kind of signing we should be making.

The only good reason not to is the emergence of Oli Shaw, who has started the season well.

Kamberi looks to be carrying an injury and McLaren needs to up his performance level otherwise we are still looking light up front.

[bigswissstriker]

Ayr turned down a bid of £150k already for him this summer. Dunno how I’d feel about spending more on a 4th choice striker than Flo.

Maybe my username gives me a bias but I’m still pretty sure I don’t see this as a viable option

[bigswissstriker]

Ayr turned down a bid of £150k already for him this summer. Dunno how I’d feel about spending more on a 4th choice striker than Flo.

Maybe my username gives me a bias but I’m still pretty sure I don’t see this as a viable option

[wookie70]

He is only a 4th choice striker in people mind because we don't know how he would do. To me this is a SJM type situation. Invest to hopefully make a profit down the line. They all won't work but sometimes you have to stick your neck out and with McLaren misfiring and Flo injured the few points a hot striker could get us at the start of the season could be worth more in prize money come the last day of the season.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

He will go somewhere to be a first pick. Would not be surprised if it is Dundee or St Mirren.

[Ringothedog]

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Ayr turned down a bid of £150k already for him this summer. Dunno how I’d feel about spending more on a 4th choice striker than Flo.

Maybe my username gives me a bias but I’m still pretty sure I don’t see this as a viable option

If we signed him he wouldn’t be 4th choice striker, if he scored goals for us the way he is for Ayr he would end up first choice

[Hibby Bairn]

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If we signed him he wouldn’t be 4th choice striker, if he scored goals for us the way he is for Ayr he would end up first choice

Spot on. Bit of Premiership snobbery going on here. The guy has sorted himself out. Lost a bit of weight. And now reaping the rewards. Already scored against Partick and Dundee amongst his 11 goals for the season at Ayr where he will be playing with lower quality players.

I think he would have scored both of Boyles chances today.

[PatHead]

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He will go somewhere to be a first pick. Would not be surprised if it is Dundee or St Mirren.

Or Hearts if they sell Lafferty

[bigswissstriker]

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If we signed him he wouldn’t be 4th choice striker, if he scored goals for us the way he is for Ayr he would end up first choice

His record not exactly great at his previous teams from what I can remember. It’s all well and good sticking out at a part time team. I remember him being particularly pish when we played against Morton and st Mirren in the championship days. I’m sure the team that had that bid rejected was AFC Fylde

[hfc rd]

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Or Hearts if they sell Lafferty

If Lafferty leaves, I reckon Hearts will try and sign David Vaněček now rather than wait for his contract to expire in January before he comes.

[Ozyhibby]

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His record not exactly great at his previous teams from what I can remember. It’s all well and good sticking out at a part time team. I remember him being particularly pish when we played against Morton and st Mirren in the championship days. I’m sure the team that had that bid rejected was AFC Fylde

Ayr are full time.


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[H18 SFR]

30 plus scouts again this weekend to watch him already organised apparently.

[SirDavidsNapper]

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30 plus scouts again this weekend to watch him already organised apparently.

Must have been around half the Dens crowd.

[Allant1981]

he is no better than murray who we have just let go

[SChibs]

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he is no better than murray who we have just let go

Murray wasn't great but he was eager to learn and it just didn't work out for him. Some players just find their level and can't take the next step. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Shankland is younger and he may have it in him to reach the next level.

[Thecat23]

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he is no better than murray who we have just let go

I thought I was the only one who doesn’t think he’d be worth signing. Murray looks a lot fitter than him as well. Must be a reason no one has went for him.

[Allant1981]

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Murray wasn't great but he was eager to learn and it just didn't work out for him. Some players just find their level and can't take the next step. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Shankland is younger and he may have it in him to reach the next level.

shankland has just turned 23 which isnt old but not exactly young for a footballer now, not sure id have him but if it were to happen then he would get my support

[erin go bragh]

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I thought I was the only one who doesn’t think he’d be worth signing. Murray looks a lot fitter than him as well. Must be a reason no one has went for him.

Someone bid 150k but Ayr knocked it back .

[Hermit Crab]

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Someone bid 150k but Ayr knocked it back .

Ayr are looking for 250k and that only gets you a seat at the table really.

[Tornadoes70]

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Ayr are looking for 250k and that only gets you a seat at the table really.

Very possibly worth a gamble at that sort of money in today's mad market of transfer fees.

The scouts would know whether or not he's worth a punt.

In saying that Bikey of yam infamy failed to make his mark.

It would certainly be a gamble to pay out decent money for a player yet to test himself consistently at a higher level but could be worth a shot.

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