Winter transfer thread 2023/24

***greenlex*** · 05-12-2023 06:35 PM

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So another Joe Newell?

We play two central midfielders. We’d be looking at a very decent outlay to get better than we have in there.

Better than Newell if we are serious of progressing. if I’m being honest.

***Winston Ingram*** · 05-12-2023 07:52 PM

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So another Joe Newell?

We play two central midfielders. We’d be looking at a very decent outlay to get better than we have in there.

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***CapitalGreen*** · 05-12-2023 08:03 PM

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So another Joe Newell?

We play two central midfielders. We’d be looking at a very decent outlay to get better than we have in there.

How much did we pay for Joe Newell?

**Since452** · 05-12-2023 08:05 PM

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Better than Newell if we are serious of progressing. if I’m being honest.

We'd struggle to get better than Newell. We don't have that kind of money to throw about.

***Brightside*** · 05-12-2023 08:16 PM

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Still think a bit of quality drive in the middle of the park that can also tackle is essential

I agree.

***Stuart93*** · 05-12-2023 08:38 PM

Would it be worth trying to entice Allan Campbell on loan?

I’d imagine expensive wages

**PHeffernan** · 05-12-2023 09:54 PM

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Would it be worth trying to entice Allan Campbell on loan?

I’d imagine expensive wages

He's already on loan at Millwall from Luton

**ErinGoBraghHFC** · 05-12-2023 09:59 PM

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Melkersen coming back will hopefully be like a new signing and rotating with Vente will allow him to get regular minutes until the end of the season, said it before in another thread but I really really hope he comes back refreshed and ready to grab the opportunity with both hands. Clearly a player in there, just needed coaxed out (people forget he had barely turned 19 when he first rocked up).

Cadden and McKirdy will be like new signings as well if we can get them fit and ready in January (although happy to concede we may not see the most of McKirdy this season?) but we're fairly light in the LM/RM slots on this system so these guys coming back will make the depth look a hell of a lot healthier.

In terms of new contracts I think I'd be waiting until closer to the seasons end before I dish any out but my initial thoughts are

ALF - wait and see how his body is as he'll have been out for around 3/4 months by the time we see him back, could be a sign for the future.
Doidge - I'd like to see us shake hands and move on from.
Lewy - I reckon Lewy will call it a day, I think he was close last season and the summer would maybe be the right time.
Hanlon - I'd be happy to extend Hanlon's contract on the basis that he knows he's going to be back up CB and isn't taking up a huge chunk of our budget (similar situation to Daz?)
Jeggo - I like Jeggo, I think he goes under appreciated at times and does what he does better than anyone else in the squad, but at 32 by the time the season ends we may look for fresher legs.
Marshall - Call me crazy but if he wants to stay and be number 2 for one more season I honestly don't mind it, especially if it allows Murray Johnson to perhaps go on loan again. Depends on how much he wants really.

I think the summer may be a big window for rebuilding parts of the squad/moving people on. Especially once NM has identified who he wants to keep and who should probably move on.

Jeggo must stay

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**badabing67** · 05-12-2023 10:10 PM

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Still think a bit of quality drive in the middle of the park that can also tackle is essential

we still have JDH to come back

***MagicSwirlingShip*** · 05-12-2023 10:20 PM

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we still have JDH to come back

Not good enough

**Donegal Hibby** · 05-12-2023 10:42 PM

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Jeggo must stay

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I agree mate about Jeggo . He's a very good player .

***greenlex*** · 05-12-2023 11:09 PM

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We'd struggle to get better than Newell. We don't have that kind of money to throw about.

a. We got Newell and b. With the incoming investment it shoukdnt be an obstacle .

***bingo70*** · 06-12-2023 05:58 AM

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 06-12-2023 06:01 AM

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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

18?! He’s had a hard paper round.

***JimBHibees*** · 06-12-2023 06:10 AM

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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

Seems from that article like he has barely played.

**keep the faith** · 06-12-2023 06:34 AM

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Better than Newell if we are serious of progressing. if I’m being honest.

Newell is one of the best players in the league. We are lucky to have him.

**04Sauzee** · 06-12-2023 06:45 AM

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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

Sure I mentioned him on the A league thread as looking like a right good player when I have seen him play, which hasn't been often tbh. Off course without checking the A league thread I may have been talking about someone completely different 😂

***bingo70*** · 06-12-2023 07:01 AM

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Sure I mentioned him on the A league thread as looking like a right good player when I have seen him play, which hasn't been often tbh. Off course without checking the A league thread I may have been talking about someone completely different 😂

Ironically enough when I was looking through Twitter it appears he was booed every touch when he came on by opposition fans because they thought he was someone else.

I like the sound of pacy and unpredictable runner, saw one of his goals and it was excellent, looks a strong lad too.

https://x.com/datascout_/status/1726226638273220993?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

***Hibernian Verse*** · 06-12-2023 07:08 AM

Glad to see that rumour season has finally begun. Can't believe we got to December without a solid rumour from a far flung website.

***CapitalGreen*** · 06-12-2023 07:09 AM

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Ironically enough when I was looking through Twitter it appears he was booed every touch when he came on by opposition fans because they thought he was someone else.

I like the sound of pacy and unpredictable runner, saw one of his goals and it was excellent, looks a strong lad too.

https://x.com/datascout_/status/1726226638273220993?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Should be signing him for that celebration alone.

***The Modfather*** · 06-12-2023 07:52 AM

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we still have JDH to come back

One to move on as a priority. Never fit.

**Forza Fred** · 06-12-2023 08:03 AM

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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

I know he’s the youngest of 3 brothers who are footballers.

Can’t honestly say I’ve seen enough of him to form an opinion on him.

***easty*** · 06-12-2023 08:20 AM

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Better than Newell if we are serious of progressing. if I’m being honest.

The best centre mid in the league outside Rangers and Celtc, in my opinion. Walks into any other side, bar those two, comfortably.

***easty*** · 06-12-2023 08:22 AM

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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/exclusi...e-toure-603190

Musa Toure linked with Hibs.

Anyone know much about him?

From the same website, I saw this - https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/from-he...ghtmare-602886

Wonder if he's a player we'd look at. Looks like he's got a good amount of experience at Dutch Premier League and Bundesliga, plenty Aussie caps.

***Diclonius*** · 06-12-2023 09:37 AM

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One to move on as a priority. Never fit.

Yup. Comes back, plays about 5 games, is pretty good in around half of them, out for another 3 months.

**Centre Hawf** · 06-12-2023 09:48 AM

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The best centre mid in the league outside Rangers and Celtc, in my opinion. Walks into any other side, bar those two, comfortably.

I think anyone that wants us to sign a better midfielder than Newell are thinking there's a John McGinn out there ready to be plucked at any moment. He's easily in the top CM's in the league outside the Glasgow two. That doesn't mean he's perfect but neither are any of his competitors in this league.

***neil7908*** · 06-12-2023 09:52 AM

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we still have JDH to come back

I'd like to see him get some game time under Monty as I think he'd fit well with the managers style of play. But as others have said, can he stay fit?

***worcesterhibby*** · 06-12-2023 09:59 AM

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From the same website, I saw this - https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/from-he...ghtmare-602886

Wonder if he's a player we'd look at. Looks like he's got a good amount of experience at Dutch Premier League and Bundesliga, plenty Aussie caps.

He looks like a real possibility. Knows Boyle, takes a wicjed free kick and anyone who has played a full season in the Budasleague, will be technically good.

**Sioux** · 06-12-2023 10:16 AM

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He looks like a real possibility. Knows Boyle, takes a wicjed free kick and anyone who has played a full season in the Budasleague, will be technically good.

Pass. He's not played since last January.