We hope those types of season are not the norm??? Those types of seasons have been hibs in a nut shell for as long as I can remember more often than notThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I think fans are rightly pissed off because when the Gordon’s came in we thought maybe there’s a chance now that we can realise our potential and really kick on yet here we are.
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18-04-2024 09:11 AM #241
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18-04-2024 09:13 AM #242This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Monty is accountable for the success or failure of fhe tactics, fitness and performance of the squad.
As his boss, McDermott is accountable for the success or failure of the entire Football operation from recruitment of the coaching team, players and backroom staff.
As his boss, Kensell is responsible for the overall performance of the club. I.e. Finance, investment, infrastructure and of course the appointment of the Director of Football.
Why is this so complicated for posters to comprehend?
And what did the 2023 review achieve, apart from the recruitment of the Invisible Man?Last edited by RIP; 18-04-2024 at 09:16 AM.
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18-04-2024 09:40 AM #243This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Jeezo, take a pill and calm doon!
Ben gave you a slap or something cos thats some post!!!
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18-04-2024 09:42 AM #244This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Ah but NM substitutions, formation etc did not contribute to our losing points!
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18-04-2024 09:45 AM #245
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When the Foley investment was first announce this forum was split between it being the best thing since sliced bread and the last thing we want as we will lose our identity. I said I would wait and see what they do.
Not making the top six meant there had to be a review, and probably casualties.
What I find interesting is the review is being carried out by the Black Nights, they seem to be wielding a lot of influence for a minority shareholder, though they do have places on the board.
I fear that the Gordon family are not as committed to the Club as Ron was, a bit like Brooks Mileson at Gretna. Very quickly after he died the family withdrew their financial support.
Hibs were Ron's project and I think the family are looking for a way out, content to sit in the background until that can be achieved.
I'm not suggesting we'll go bust and I'm not suggesting the review is not desperately needed, and I'm still in the "wait and see camp" before deciding if the BK investment is a good or bad thing.
I think we are now at the start of what will be a very interesting period in our history with the next couple of seasons being pivotal
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18-04-2024 09:49 AM #246This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Good post PB
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18-04-2024 09:53 AM #247This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I agree with all of what you posted here BW, the sensible , silent majority will too.
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18-04-2024 09:57 AM #248This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Where we fall in the priority hierarchy of Foley's "empire" is unknown and may be lower than we, as Hibs fans, would ideally like.
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18-04-2024 09:59 AM #249This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 10:14 AM #250
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18-04-2024 10:37 AM #251This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 10:46 AM #252This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 11:03 AM #255This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I like the Gordons and feel sorry that things haven't worked out how they hoped so far not to mention Ron's untimely passing.
Hopefully this new era will move us in the right direction.
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18-04-2024 11:08 AM #256This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 11:25 AM #258
When the Gordon's took over, they raised expectations.
I've never doubted they want what's best for us, I just don't think they know how to deliver it.
Hopefully they learn quickly from the BKs influence.
If that means a new CEO, DoF or manager then so be it.
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18-04-2024 11:27 AM #259This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
On that basis, no club has any expertise in appointing managers. Its a never ending circle that can't be broken very easily.
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18-04-2024 11:48 AM #260This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteLess talk, more gifs. 21.05.16
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18-04-2024 11:53 AM #261
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18-04-2024 11:56 AM #262This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Spot on. A more rational approach to footballing matters at Hibs is long overdue.
If a review effectively led by Black Knights decides Montgomery is the guy then fine and good luck to him, if it doesn't then perhaps some of those who seem to be allergic to questioning him and the club over this and previous season performances will be able to be a little less enraged about examining why we keep under performing.
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18-04-2024 12:00 PM #263This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The manager recruitment has been shambolic, and the person responsible for that seems to sail through time after time withouth a ripple in the water.
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18-04-2024 12:02 PM #264This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 12:07 PM #265
Foley/BK must see that Hibernian FC are their best (only) route to European exposure and will invest accordingly. Otherwise, the whole thing has been a big waste of time. I suppose all we can do is wait and see.
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18-04-2024 12:12 PM #266
Perhaps having Foley reviewing and overseeing the "football operations" might give us a best of both worlds scenario where the current off the pitch model seems to be generating significant revenue continues under the Gordons and Kensell leading, and now we'll have an experienced hands on approach from BK to give us, and them the best opportunities to move decent players successfully through the group resulting in improved performances on the pitch
A model that Man Utd loosely look to be trying to implement too
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18-04-2024 12:33 PM #267This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2024 12:34 PM #268
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Having read the statement I think it’s pretty clear BK will have a huge say in what happens next.
Unfortunately for NM I think he’s shown that he’s really not the man for this job and my opinion is that BK will be currently be drawing up a list of names that they’ll want in the hot seat to help further their agenda.
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18-04-2024 12:57 PM #269This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I’m aware of Bournemouth punching way above their weight right now, but I am a bit unsure that these guys will be the magic bullet people think they are.
Obviously there is always a risk they would not get the results we want.
Here’s hoping we see some significant changes because the club is seriously lacking direction IMO.
There needs to be a clear strategy set by the club and the DoF. The DoF should be the person in charge of the football. They set the direction and everything works underneath them.
They should be a long term appointment, someone who is willing to give up 5 or more years to the club and its success.
It seems to me the BMc was a short term thing (certainly in his mind). I asked him in Switzerland why he had taken the job, surely you’d want to retire and not sign up to a big project but it seemed to me he never really seen it as a long term project.
I like him. I think he is a good scout etc. i would like to see him kept on as per the EEN article.
I would be worried that this is going to take a long time to review (for me, surely it has been getting reviewed sonce the announcement) and then appoint a new DoF who will then need to appoint a manager.
Why can we not just get this all done in a timely fashion.
By all accounts the CEO’s role is under scrutiny.
So too the DoF.
So too the manager.
The squad is bloated with players not good enough.
That is massive sweeping changes that we need to happen in a matter of weeks.
I really hope they’ve been working away at this for some time.
We want to be ready for the league cup groups. I expect us to canter out of them, full points. Swinging our knobs about by the time the real football starts.
Hearts are in Europe, that will affect them. We simply must capitalise.Last edited by Alex Trager; 18-04-2024 at 01:03 PM.
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18-04-2024 01:25 PM #270This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
BK bought Bournemouth in December 2022. Bournemouth had risen from League Two to the Premier League between 2009 and 2015, stayed there until 2020 and were promoted in 2nd place again in 21/22.
That's not to say they aren't doing a good job or that it's not an exciting venture to be a part of but I think a lot of people are attributing Bournemouth's rise through the leagues and their extended stay in the EPL to Foley and his group and that's not the case. They bought a club already in a pretty strong position albeit the trajectory still looks upward. They finished 15th last season and look likely to better that by a place or 3 this season.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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