Richard Keogh

[Part/Time Supporter]

Carlisle "cult hero" centre half (http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/hibs-want-carlisle-utd-star-richard-keogh-1.706131?referrerPath=/1.49997)

They can keep their goalkeeping coach though

:wink:

[Dunbar Hibee]

I'd take him. Seen him play a couple times and looks a strong player.

[Bayern Bru]

Says Carlisle would be due compensation if he signed before August 11th. I fully expect Petrie to bide his time until August 12th! :greengrin

Would take him though.

[JimBHibees]

Carlisle "cult hero" centre half (http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/hibs-want-carlisle-utd-star-richard-keogh-1.706131?referrerPath=/1.49997)

They can keep their goalkeeping coach though

:wink:

Sounds interesting would imagine more for right back however useful he can play centre back also. Good age and sounds like he has had a decent season given the number of player of the year awards he has won. Saw a glimpse of a couple of Leeds/Carlisle games a few months ago and Carlisle looked a half decent outfit so would imagine he would strengthen our team.

[rightwinger]

Would we have to pay compensation given that Keogh would be coming from a 'foreign' country?

On the face of it though, I'd be happy with such a signing. IMO scouring the English lower leagues is the best way to find the physical edge our team needs. It is a much tougher and stronger game down there and players such as Keogh would be well-equipped to do a job for us.

There are exceptions, but Jones and Killen would be obvious examples of English-based journeymen doing such a job. Big seasoned and hardened pros are just what we need.

[LEaston87]

he has his own website :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Would we have to pay compensation given that Keogh would be coming from a 'foreign' country?

On the face of it though, I'd be happy with such a signing. IMO scouring the English lower leagues is the best way to find the physical edge our team needs. It is a much tougher and stronger game down there and players such as Keogh would be well-equipped to do a job for us.

There are exceptions, but Jones and Killen would be obvious examples of English-based journeymen doing such a job. Big seasoned and hardened pros are just what we need.

I was thinking that when I read it. Did that not happen with Clayton Donaldson and York werent happy?

[Hainan Hibs]

he has his own website :greengrin

Can't see anything about his height either so until I get confirmation of height and his website I'll reserve judgement:agree:

[M11BMO]

On the face of it though, I'd be happy with such a signing. IMO scouring the English lower leagues is the best way to find the physical edge our team needs. It is a much tougher and stronger game down there and players such as Keogh would be well-equipped to do a job for us.

There are exceptions, but Jones and Killen would be obvious examples of English-based journeymen doing such a job. Big seasoned and hardened pros are just what we need.

Totally agree with this point. Players from the lower English leagues tend to fit in really well with the Scottish leagues. :agree:

[Hibee87]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Keogh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Keogh)

seems like he might do a job, replacement for bamba i reckon

[Earl of Currie]

Would we have to pay compensation given that Keogh would be coming from a 'foreign' country?

On the face of it though, I'd be happy with such a signing. IMO scouring the English lower leagues is the best way to find the physical edge our team needs. It is a much tougher and stronger game down there and players such as Keogh would be well-equipped to do a job for us.

There are exceptions, but Jones and Killen would be obvious examples of English-based journeymen doing such a job. Big seasoned and hardened pros are just what we need.

Good point. I think that it would be a good idea to bring in the players to fill the necessary roles in defence and centre midfield role from the lower end of Championship and League 1.

Let the other creative / skillful positions be the roles we hold onto our existing players (Miller/Stokes/Riordan) or look to spend that little bit more in the transfer market.

Using Keogh as an example , 6ft plus , phyically strong , used to playing 40 odd games a season so fitness shouldn't be an issue. 4 or 5 of these guys in the team surrounded by Miller , Wotherspoon, Riordan and Stokes and you have a team that would walk 3rd place.

Remember that we will have the 20k plus stadium , East Mains and European football to use as an attraction for players. Shouldn't be that hard to get these sort of players into our team on similar wages


Remember that we will have the 20k plus stadium , East Mains and European football to use as an attraction for players. Shouldn't be that hard to get these sort of players into our team on similar wages

[GloryGlory]

Remember that we will have the 20k plus stadium , East Mains and European football to use as an attraction for players. Shouldn't be that hard to get these sort of players into our team on similar wages


Remember that we will have the 20k plus stadium , East Mains and European football to use as an attraction for players. Shouldn't be that hard to get these sort of players into our team on similar wages

OK, we heard you the first time! :wink: :thumbsup:

[JimBHibees]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Keogh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Keogh)

seems like he might do a job, replacement for bamba i reckon

I would say right back as he seems to have played there most of the season.

[Andy74]

6ft tall right back from a tough league and former Ireland Under 21 captain.

Oh aye, he'll do.

Get it sorted Petrie.

[rightwinger]

6ft tall right back from a tough league and former Ireland Under 21 captain.

Oh aye, he'll do.

Get it sorted Petrie.

Fair point:greengrin

But I'd say that says more about our squad's deficiencies than any would-be signing policy.

I'm actually an advocate of such a youth policy - to paraphrase your words '6ft+ defensive minded players who can play tough and take responsibility only'

A bit of Craig Levein-style affirmative action is just what we need!

[Earl of Currie]

OK, we heard you the first time! :wink: :thumbsup:


Good spot , I will be having a word with my secretary.

[Dr_Regal]

OK, we heard you the first time! :wink: :thumbsup:

Worth saying twice. Surely we are more appealing now than ever before, what with the infrastructure at the club and european football.

Hopefully we can add a dominant center half and a tall midfielder and the elusive right back.

[basehibby]

The "cult hero" label is often a good sign as it tends to mean the player has a bit of dig and character about them which has won the fans over in numbers - so without knowing that much about him he sounds like the kind of player we need.

[MyJo]

6ft tall right back from a tough league and former Ireland Under 21 captain.

Oh aye, he'll do.

Get it sorted Petrie.

and the most important point....he's free :greengrin

[cheltenhamhibee]

I saw him playing for Cheltenham while on loan from Bristol City, i rated him highly and would have liked him to have stayed on permanently, as would the vast majority of Robins fans, i think he would be a great addition to Hibs :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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I saw him playing for Cheltenham while on loan from Bristol City, i rated him highly and would have liked him to have stayed on permanently, as would the vast majority of Robins fans, i think he would be a great addition to Hibs :thumbsup::thumbsup:


Just a bit worrying that the gaff's been blown this early. If he's worth our while, he'll be on other teams' radar as well.

He looks exactly the sort of guy we need for the back four.

[Dashing Bob S]

Whether we get him or not, I'm heartened that Yogi is looking at this type of player, who seems exactly what we need. A big personality, and a strong, tall guy with presence.

[SalfordHibs]

According to the BBC Sport Papers page

Richard Keogh is poised to sign for Hibernian after Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott admitted defeat in trying to keep the defender at the English club. (Various) :thumbsup:

Good signing if true, i am hearing Michael Hart is also signing.

[LancsHibs]

Sounds like it would be a good signing if true:thumbsup:. Yogi is busy!

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According to the BBC Sport Papers page

Richard Keogh is poised to sign for Hibernian after Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott admitted defeat in trying to keep the defender at the English club. (Various) :thumbsup:

Good signing if true, i am hearing Michael Hart is also signing.


If these happen, I will be delighted.

Feeling MUCH better about the new season than I was three weeks ago. :greengrin

[SalfordHibs]

If these happen, I will be delighted.

Feeling MUCH better about the new season than I was three weeks ago. :greengrin

He is certainly filling the required positions with better quality, long may it continue.

[blackpoolhibs]

He is certainly filling the required positions with better quality, long may it continue.

I find this unbelievable, especially from someone who has no idea what he's doing.:confused:

[cockneymike]

but did yogi not say that it was nonsense in the evening news yesterday? :confused: Or was that just spin?

[Godsahibby]

When was the last time you have ever heard a Hibs manager actually declare interest in a player, it's always deny deny deny until the deal is done.

[SalfordHibs]

I find this unbelievable, especially from someone who has no idea what he's doing.:confused:

BH i think you will find that i already posted up i got it wrong and i was delighted that i did, but you carry on mate :bitchy: do i still think Yogi is the man, no i dont but i hope he will proove me wrong.

[SalfordHibs]

but did yogi not say that it was nonsense in the evening news yesterday? :confused: Or was that just spin?

Same happened with Stokes, Yogi said he wasn't signing him either.

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He is certainly filling the required positions with better quality, long may it continue.

Preston paid the Sheep around £100,000 for Hart in 2008. He's 30, so he'd add a bit of experience to the defence, and you don't survive in the Championship without being able to look after yourself.

Here's hoping.

[SalfordHibs]

Preston paid the Sheep around £100,000 for Hart in 2008. He's 30, so he'd add a bit of experience to the defence, and you don't survive in the Championship without being able to look after yourself.

Here's hoping.

I really hope he turns it arround mate, a good clear out and better players coming in should help the cause :thumbsup:

[lyonhibs]

I find this unbelievable, especially from someone who has no idea what he's doing.:confused:

:tee hee: Give it a rest, eh?? We GET it!! :greengrin

That was then, this is now. I've always (with the exception of a couple of slightly alchohol/rage fuelled comments following the Murderwell disgrace) said this pre-season and the first couple of months of next season will be the making or breaking of Yogi.

He seems to be going about the rebuilding in the right way - no serious mentions of more midget, left footed central midfielders or goalkeepers yet!! :thumbsup:

[blackpoolhibs]

I really hope he turns it arround mate, a good clear out and better players coming in should help the cause :thumbsup:

Yip, better players will always help, and we certainly need them, especially in defence.

[Andy74]

I remember we were also poised to sign Russell Anderson. Hughes also denied that one.

[WestEndHibee]

Carlisle "cult hero" centre half (http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/hibs-want-carlisle-utd-star-richard-keogh-1.706131?referrerPath=/1.49997)

They can keep their goalkeeping coach though

:wink:

Not one of the Tony Caig massive then? :wink:

Keogh seems class though! Let's make him our own cult hero!

[SalfordHibs]

I remember we were also poised to sign Russell Anderson. Hughes also denied that one.

Were we though :wink:

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I remember we were also poised to sign Russell Anderson. Hughes also denied that one.


You know what we're like, Andy - rumours, rumours denied, more rumours, somebody spotted training at East Mains, More rumours, more denials, more rumours still...

Then we sign someone. Who may or may not be the player mentioned in the rumours.

[Stevie Reid]

Preston paid the Sheep around £100,000 for Hart in 2008. He's 30, so he'd add a bit of experience to the defence, and you don't survive in the Championship without being able to look after yourself.

Here's hoping.

:agree:

If Preston hadn't sacked their manager around the time we were trying to procure Hart in January, the second half of the season could well have been a lot different imo.

If we do get him, hopefully it will be a case of him being worth the wait, and a firm demonstration to some impatient fans that it's better to wait for the right man for the job.

[SalfordHibs]

Suppose to be after two players at Carlisle, is Daryl Duffy still there or could it be this Livesley lad, anyone know?

[LancsHibs]

Preston paid the Sheep around £100,000 for Hart in 2008. He's 30, so he'd add a bit of experience to the defence, and you don't survive in the Championship without being able to look after yourself.

Here's hoping.

Preston fans think he's gash and are happy to see him go!!! but as somebody else has said on another thread he was good at Aberdeen and may just need a change of club. We will wait and see (IF he signs)

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:agree:

If Preston hadn't sacked their manager around the time we were trying to procure Hart in January, the second half of the season could well have been a lot different imo.

If we do get him, hopefully it will be a case of him being worth the wait, and a firm demonstration to some impatient fans that it's better to wait for the right man for the job.


:agree: Yup.

If we can get the defenders in to plug the holes in the back four we'll actually have a pretty decent squad when everyone's fit.

One or two in-and-out deals to improve quality and I'll begin to calm down and look forward to August.... :devil:

[johncrobertson@]

Richard Keogh is taking time to consider his options before deciding whether to sign a new contract at Carlisle United.
The 23-year-old, who swept the board at the club's player of the year awards, is out of contract this summer and has been linked with Hibernian. (http://topics.skysports.com/hibernian/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif
He has been offered a deal to stay at Brunton Park and Keogh (http://topics.skysports.com/Richard+Keogh/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif will give Carlisle (http://topics.skysports.com/carlisle/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif a response upon his return from holiday.
Keogh said: "After talks with the manager and an offer from the club for me to re-sign, the manager has given me some time to think it over.
"I will be taking a holiday and will consider my options with regards to my future.
"I've had an excellent spell at Carlisle and find it very difficult to think of playing football (http://topics.skysports.com/playing+football/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif elsewhere.
"I'm grateful to the manager for the time he's giving me to make a decision and thank everyone for the continuing support."

[SalfordHibs]

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Hibs interested in Carlisle defender Richard Keogh

13 May 2010 - 09:30
http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/200x200/team-52.jpg (http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/Source/team-52.jpg) Hibs interested in Carlisle defender Richard Keogh (http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/200x200/team-52.jpg)

Full back wanted at Easter Road Tell us what you think of this news on the Hibernian-Mad message board, at the link below. http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/mboard/loadboard.asp Hibs have emerged as hot favourites to sign out-of-contract Carlisle United defender Richard Keogh. Keogh has been watched by both Hibs manager John Hughes and his assistant Brian Rice in the last few months, and both are thought to be impressed with the player. The 23-year-old Ireland U21 international is prominently a right back, but can also play centre half. Keogh has recently been voted Carlisle Player of the Year and is a popular player with the Cumbrian side’s supporters. Despite Keogh being out-of-contract, the Hibees will have to pay a compensation fee of between £50,000 and £100,000 to the League One side, because he will still be under the age of 24 when his contract expires As well as Carlisle Keogh has played for Stoke City and Bristol City amongst others. ************************ UPDATE: Keogh has tonight turned down a new deal with Carlisle, paving the way for the Hibees to make their move. **************************

[seanraff07]

The Latest :thumbsup:

Hibs interested in Carlisle defender Richard Keogh

13 May 2010 - 09:30
http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/200x200/team-52.jpg (http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/Source/team-52.jpg) Hibs interested in Carlisle defender Richard Keogh (http://images.football.co.uk/Dynamic/Group/200x200/team-52.jpg)

Full back wanted at Easter Road Tell us what you think of this news on the Hibernian-Mad message board, at the link below. http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/mboard/loadboard.asp (http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/mboard/loadboard.asp) Hibs have emerged as hot favourites to sign out-of-contract Carlisle United defender Richard Keogh. Keogh has been watched by both Hibs manager John Hughes and his assistant Brian Rice in the last few months, and both are thought to be impressed with the player. The 23-year-old Ireland U21 international is prominently a right back, but can also play centre half. Keogh has recently been voted Carlisle Player of the Year and is a popular player with the Cumbrian side’s supporters. Despite Keogh being out-of-contract, the Hibees will have to pay a compensation fee of between £50,000 and £100,000 to the League One side, because he will still be under the age of 24 when his contract expires As well as Carlisle Keogh has played for Stoke City and Bristol City amongst others. ************************ UPDATE: Keogh has tonight turned down a new deal with Carlisle, paving the way for the Hibees to make their move. **************************

Interesting stuff, nows our chance to make a move if Yogi wants him.:agree:

[TRC]

In the Sun today seems they have been trawling the msg boards again for stories:agree: