Official Site: HIBERNIAN COMPLETE SIGNING OF MILLIGAN

**Dashing Bob S** · 18-08-2018 06:19 PM

Welcome Spike

***wookie70*** · 18-08-2018 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by RoscoHibby

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And Swanson...

And Fraser Murray

**Delboy4** · 18-08-2018 06:31 PM

Great signing. Big Daz is injured, what would happen if Paul Hanlon got suspended or injured, we would be very thin at the back so a guy with that stature is good in my mind.

Welcome Spike
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Inconsequential · 18-08-2018 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

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Just asking twice?

It would appear so Hibbyradge! Do I have to keep repeating myself? it's an age thing.

**GloryGlory** · 18-08-2018 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by 1875STEVE

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I wonder what changed his mind???

Turned us down earlier in the window due to the wages on offer...

Money from SJM transfer allows Hibs to up offer?

***Hibbyradge*** · 18-08-2018 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by hibbiemacfie

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It would appear so Hibbyradge! Do I have to keep repeating myself? it's an age thing.

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**Hibee Mac** · 18-08-2018 06:57 PM

A lot of people seeing him as a centre half for us, I'm pretty certain he's coming in to play in our midfield as a DM and would just cover CH if required.

***jacomo*** · 18-08-2018 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Stevie Reid

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At least we know who your next target is.

You seem to be in a spiky mood of late?

Obviously hope this guy does well for us, but I think it’s reasonable to question the signing of a 33 year old on a 2 yr deal.

***CapitalGreen*** · 18-08-2018 07:06 PM

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You seem to be in a spiky mood of late?

Obviously hope this guy does well for us, but I think it’s reasonable to question the signing of a 33 year old on a 2 yr deal.

Would you question the signing of any 33 year old?

**Wakeyhibee** · 18-08-2018 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by CMurdoch

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Any of the softies in our midfield.

In reality he will play the strongman/quarterback role in front of the centre backs, will take the ball from the back and spray it about with his passing ability.

At least we won't have to suffer Whittaker playing that role again. Suspect he will also be relieved about this.

I wonder what his goal shot average is?

***Dalianwanda*** · 18-08-2018 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

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Would you question the signing of any 33 year old?

Exactly.....This is the sort of signing I trust the club on.

**Sioux** · 18-08-2018 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by jacomo

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You seem to be in a spiky mood of late?

Obviously hope this guy does well for us, but I think it’s reasonable to question the signing of a 33 year old on a 2 yr deal.

You know nothing about him, so how come you're being reasonable?

***weecounty hibby*** · 18-08-2018 07:14 PM

That 33 year old Ronaldo guy would be a decent signing.

***Hibbyradge*** · 18-08-2018 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by jacomo

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You seem to be in a spiky mood of late?

Obviously hope this guy does well for us, but I think it’s reasonable to question the signing of a 33 year old on a 2 yr deal.

There are loads of older players holding down their place in top leagues around the world.

Franck Sauzee was 33 when he signed for us.

Russell Latapy was 33 when he signed for Rangerd and 35 when he signed for Falkirk, staying for 4 years and playing 167 times.

Playing till 35 yo isn't a big stretch.

***jacomo*** · 18-08-2018 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Sioux

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You know nothing about him, so how come you're being reasonable?

Oh ok I’ll shut up then.

***jacomo*** · 18-08-2018 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

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There are loads of older players holding down their place in top leagues around the world.

Franck Sauzee was 33 when he signed for us.

Russell Latapy was 33 when he signed for Rangerd and 35 when he signed for Falkirk, staying for 4 years and playing 167 times.

Playing till 35 yo isn't a big stretch.

Just cos the last 33 year old who signed for us has looked a bit off the pace, that’s all.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 33 and apparently worth €100m but I’m not in the mood to row about it.

**SquashedFrogg** · 18-08-2018 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by jacomo

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Just cos the last 33 year old who signed for us has looked a bit off the pace, that’s all.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 33 and apparently worth €100m but I’m not in the mood to row about it.

The last sh*t I had was disapointing. Doesn't mean to say I'm not looking forward to my next one.

Optimism - not pessimisim my friend

***J-C*** · 18-08-2018 08:02 PM

Looks a good signing, not bothered about his age as long as he can still do a job for us, plenty guys still at the top in their 30's, Modric, Ronaldo, Messi, Iniesta etc, players are fitter nowadays with all the sports science stuff, welcome aboard.

***Vault Boy*** · 18-08-2018 08:12 PM

Great pedigree, excited about this signing. Welcome to Hibs.

**DetroitHibs** · 18-08-2018 08:28 PM

If him and Efe can blend, we could have a very dangerous and versatile combo. When Efe goes on an "Efe", he can slot in to the defense and cover. Could be useful.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 18-08-2018 08:28 PM

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You seem to be in a spiky mood of late?

Obviously hope this guy does well for us, but I think it’s reasonable to question the signing of a 33 year old on a 2 yr deal.

I think he’ll be a decent signing due to the fact he was a starter at the World Cup a couple of months ago. You’re not a huddy if you manage that. It’s not unreasonable to have reservations about his age though, especially when the majority of ‘older’ players we’ve signed recently haven’t been up to much.

**The Harp Awakes** · 18-08-2018 08:32 PM

A good signing from Hibs and just what was needed. Just get Scott Allan now and we'll be a solid bet again for the top 4.

**Tug Wilson** · 18-08-2018 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by The Harp Awakes

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A good signing from Hibs and just what was needed. Just get Scott Allan now and we'll be a solid bet again for the top 4.

Pretty much this.

We were able to run with fewer central midfielders last season as we had settled players in that area. We now have more to choose from and shape a decent midfield from.

The quality is there it just has to be moulded into a unit.

**Borderhibbie76** · 18-08-2018 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jim44

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Does Milligan’s signing suggest any interest in SA is dwindling? I can’t see SA sitting tight picking up a wage for nowt. He needs game time so he might move on somewhere.

Totally unrelated I'd guess...i think Allan will be the next and last signing of this window tbh

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**kaimendhibs** · 18-08-2018 11:01 PM

Can anyone who doesn't think Milligan is a good signing explain why?
Genuinely interested?
Also. My conspiracy.
Hyndeman only here till Jan cos SA has agreed to sign pre contract

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**Forza Fred** · 18-08-2018 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Hibee Mac

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A lot of people seeing him as a centre half for us, I'm pretty certain he's coming in to play in our midfield as a DM and would just cover CH if required.

That’s the way I see it Mac.

FWIW as I have posted on another thread.

Mark Milligan, who incidentally was raised about 20 minutes drive along the M5 from where I live....is one of the few players in world football who can boast of being included in 4 World Cup Finals squads for his country.

That suggests he has been a consistent performer over many years.

He won’t score many goals, except possibly from the penalty spot, but he will be add an industrious defensive midfield presence, and is capable of filling gaps anywhere in defence.

Hibs 3rd Australian internationalist if I am correct.

**Sir David Gray** · 18-08-2018 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Forza Fred

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That’s the way I see it Mac.

FWIW as I have posted on another thread.

Mark Milligan, who incidentally was raised about 20 minutes drive along the M5 from where I live....is one of the few players in world football who can boast of being included in 4 World Cup Finals squads for his country.

That suggests he has been a consistent performer over many years.

He won’t score many goals, except possibly from the penalty spot, but he will be add an industrious defensive midfield presence, and is capable of filling gaps anywhere in defence.

Hibs 3rd Australian internationalist if I am correct.

I think it is.

Milligan, Maclaren and Stuart Lovell.

***tamig*** · 18-08-2018 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by kaimendhibs

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Can anyone who doesn't think Milligan is a good signing explain why?
Genuinely interested?
Also. My conspiracy.
Hyndeman only here till Jan cos SA has agreed to sign pre contract

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Only flaw with that theory is we still wouldn’t have him until next season.

**Ozyhibby** · 19-08-2018 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by kaimendhibs

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Can anyone who doesn't think Milligan is a good signing explain why?
Genuinely interested?
Also. My conspiracy.
Hyndeman only here till Jan cos SA has agreed to sign pre contract

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I don’t know if he will be a good signing or not, my only concern is his age.
At this stage he is past his peak and his abilities are in decline. That’s true for the vast majority of players. Can we squeeze two good years out of him? Maybe. But it’s more of a risk than signing a 25 year old.

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