Cairney and Clancy signed according to today's express

[frazeHFC]

#hibs (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hibs) also agree deal to sign midfielder. See tomorrow's Express #hfc (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hfc) #hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hibernian)



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Who we reckon? Cairney?

[EK_Hibs]

When do the Express update their website?

[sleeping giant]

A signing tomorrow would excite me indeed.

Let it begin:greengrin

[Baldy Foghorn]

:I'm waiti :I'm waiti :hyper:

[matty_f]

Reckon it'll be Cairney. :agree:

Also reckon we might see more this week.

[SteveHFC]

David Obua :greengrin

[frazeHFC]

When do the Express update their website?


Midnight i think it is normally! :thumbsup:

[HibbyAndy]

Dean Shiels :pray:

[Col2]

#hibs (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hibs) also agree deal to sign midfielder. See tomorrow's Express #hfc (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hfc) #hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/#!/search/%23hibernian)



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Who we reckon? Cairney?

Probably Cairney. Won't be Hayes as he is winger and story would be wider re snatching from SPL rivals. Won't be a 'returning hero' namely Stewart or Katie as it would have been mentioned, likewise Soares.

[hibsfan7]

Dean Shiels :pray:

i hope it is messi



:cb

[Gerard]

i hope it is messi



:cb

Not hibs class:greengrin

[easty]

i hope it is messi



:cb

well if it's dean shiels i'll be so happy it'll be messi in ma pants...:duck:

[frazeHFC]

well if it's dean shiels i'll be so happy it'll be messi in ma pants...:duck:



:hilarious

[NorthfieldHibee]

#hibs (http://www.hibs.net/#%21/search/%23hibs) also agree deal to sign midfielder. See tomorrow's Express #hfc (http://www.hibs.net/#%21/search/%23hfc) #hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/#%21/search/%23hibernian)



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Who we reckon? Cairney?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Cairney

according to the always reliable source that is wikipedia, we've signed him already

[California-Hibs]

I think it will be Paul Cairney, just going by peoples reports on here that we'd sign him a few weeks back. Going by a few videos ive watched of him on youtube the boy seems like he has a very decent eye for goal, which is especially good being a midfielder! We've been missing and crying out for a goal scoring midfielder for quite some time now! :pray:

[SteveHFC]

No mention on daily express website yet :I'm waiti

[Baldy Foghorn]

Wikipedia reckons that Cairney has signed for us on a pre contract, and Clancy is close to signing for us.....

[snooky]

well if it's dean shiels i'll be so happy it'll be messi in ma pants...:duck:

Aye, like I cair-nae :wink:

[Hibbyradge]

Cairney :agree:

[ekhibee]

My boss is a Queens Park fan and has seen and met Cairney recently (he played for QP before Thistle) and liked him as a player. He seemed to think Cairney was a hard working player, scored some important goals for them at the time, and for Partick Thistle as well. He did say he wasn't sure if Cairney was quite up to SPL standard for all that, but lets face it, the standard in the SPL these days isn't really that high, so we'll see. He wasn't putting the guy down, he just really wasn't sure.

[Ultrabee1-0]

if it is
Cairney im not going to be too excited or down hearted. Just give the boy a chance see how he gets on hope hes a good wee player tho!!

[lord bunberry]

We have to start somewhere let's hope he turns out to be a decent player. Dundee utd seemed to have found some quality players from the lower leagues so anythings possible

[Nevi1875]

Inside express cairney signs pre contract with hibees

Welcome and all the best
GGTTH

[Nevi1875]

Along with tim clancy I may add aswell just read it properly sorry.

[R'Albin]

As the title says. Online link soon hopefully.

:flag:

[Dinkydoo]

Good if true :greengrin:

[Hainan Hibs]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Cairney

according to the always reliable source that is wikipedia, we've signed him already

5ft 9:bitchy:

Petrie:grr:

:greengrin

Welcome aboard Paul and good luck:thumbsup:

[vanNISHtelroy]

Dean Shiels :pray:

Think he said last week he was going on holiday for a fortnight and then getting his future sorted out after that.

[MUPPET]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

[hibsbollah]

Cairney looks like a wee Martin Scott. Excellent strikerate for a midfielder, Welcome :flag:

[CallumLaidlaw]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

We're building a squad, and for all you know, he may be an excellent addition to that. I've never seen him, but all the reports seem to be good so far.

[R'Albin]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

Oh dear.

[stokesmessiah]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

Wow someone that really lives up to their screen name.

[Lucius Apuleius]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

Gospel according to John 11:35.

At least you are living up to your name.

The above assuming the sarcasm oozing out of your post actually is sarcasm.

[Killiehibbie]

Cairney on a 3 year contract was what I heard. 15 goals for Partick last season is a decent return.

[R'Albin]

Gospel according to John 11:35.

At least you are living up to your name.

The above assuming the sarcasm oozing out of your post actually is sarcasm.

My mind is blown.

[Lucius Apuleius]

My mind is blown.

Wouldn't be difficult would it? :greengrin

[Spike Mandela]

Cairney on a 3 year contract was what I heard. 15 goals for Partick last season is a decent return.

Considerably more than our entire midfield no less.:aok:

[flash]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

Hopefully up yer chorus.

[Pretty Boy]

Happy enough with Cairney.

Proven goalscorer in the 1st division, hopefully he takes his chance to step up.

[Baker9]

Not hibs class:greengrin

I don't agree. He does lots of unseen work.

[MUPPET]

Your all nuts like if this is where we are going in terms of the quality of signings we are in for much more of the same unfortunately! I'd love to be proved wrong but I'm pretty sure I'll end up being correct.

[frazeHFC]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......


We have been crying out for a creative / goalscoring midfielder. We sign a midfielder that had one of the highest goal tallys in the UK last season for his position. And you still act the

[MUPPET]

We will see FrazeHFC I think you are all clutching at straws cheap option again first division player. Oh btw I would love to be wrong.

[MB62]

Your all nuts like if this is where we are going in terms of the quality of signings we are in for much more of the same unfortunately! I'd love to be proved wrong but I'm pretty sure I'll end up being correct.

Ok, it's maybe not a signing (maybe it's not a signing as nothing confirmed yet) that would get you excited. However, there are plenty good players in the lower leagues and I have no problem with us trying to sign them and give them a chance. If we were to try and build a whole team filled with these guys then I would certainly be worried, but signing one or two and complimenting them with other more proven/experienced players is fine by me.
This is where the scouting system and management earn their money so we have to trust them to get it right, otherwise we will be looking for yet another new manager soon.

[R'Albin]

Wouldn't be difficult would it? :greengrin

True :(

:greengrin

[pogo]

Your all nuts like if this is where we are going in terms of the quality of signings we are in for much more of the same unfortunately! I'd love to be proved wrong but I'm pretty sure I'll end up being correct.

Our previous signings of 'proven' players has worked out so well over the last few years hasn't it though?
I don't see the problem with signing young hungry players with something to prove, it hasn't exactly backfired on Dundee Utd has it.
Let's give him, and any other signings a chance, as an earlier poster says, we are building a team. I'd much rather we had a good balance of players than one or two prima donnas.

GGTTH

[MUPPET]

Ok, it's maybe not a signing (maybe it's not a signing as nothing confirmed yet) that would get you excited. However, there are plenty good players in the lower leagues and I have no problem with us trying to sign them and give them a chance. If we were to try and build a whole team filled with these guys then I would certainly be worried, but signing one or two and complimenting them with other more proven/experienced players is fine by me.
This is where the scouting system and management earn their money so we have to trust them to get it right, otherwise we will be looking for yet another new manager soon.

Fair point and I will get excited when said experienced/quality players are signed. As yet celebrating this signing as significant seems a bit premature.

[WindyMiller]

Our previous signings of 'proven' players has worked out so well over the last few years hasn't it though?
I don't see the problem with signing young hungry players with something to prove, it hasn't exactly backfired on Dundee Utd has it.
Let's give him, and any other signings a chance, as an earlier poster says, we are building a team. I'd much rather we had a good balance of players than one or two prima donnas.

GGTTH


Hasn't done Norwich any harm.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

We will see FrazeHFC I think you are all clutching at straws cheap option again first division player. Oh btw I would love to be wrong.

To avoid repeating yourself why not add it to your signature?

[Barney McGrew]

Fair point and I will get excited when said experienced/quality players are signed

:agree:

Much better to stick to experienced signings like Rankin, Nish and O'Hanlon rather than guys from the lower leagues who might be ready to step up. I mean it's not as if Dundee United have had any success with that policy.

[Iain G]

Paul Cairney oh yes! Where did I put that season ticket application......

Is it for Tynecastle? :na na:

[frazeHFC]

We have signed proven/experienced players lately, and it certainly hasn't worked.

[Pretty Boy]

:agree:

Much better to stick to experienced signings like Rankin, Nish and O'Hanlon rather than guys from the lower leagues who might be ready to step up. I mean it's not as if Dundee United have had any success with that policy.

Now come on, let's balance this out.

We got Brian Kerr from Motherwell and he was quality, Michael Hart is arguably the best right back this club has ever had. Let's not forget the players we signed from Premier League clubs either, Alan O'Brien and Yves Ma Kalambay, they were universally loved by all and an unprecedented success.

Can't believe from these dizzy heights we're dropping down to sign pish like Paul Cairney.

****ing booooooooooo.

[Iceman1875]

Never seen either of them play but it's encouraging to see two players signed in the 1st week of june.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

We have to start somewhere let's hope he turns out to be a decent player. Dundee utd seemed to have found some quality players from the lower leagues so anythings possible

Aye, Swanson came from berwick, div 3!

[Hibernia Na Eir]

:agree:

Much better to stick to experienced signings like Rankin, Nish and O'Hanlon rather than guys from the lower leagues who might be ready to step up. I mean it's not as if Dundee United have had any success with that policy.

hearts done ok with Stevenson (Ayr) and Dundee U with Swanson (Berwick), and Celts have plundered lower leagues with some success.
I wouldnae discount anyone from lower leagues. times have changed.

[J-C]

If he's as good in real life as he was in FM12, then he'll be a good player for us.:greengrin

[Spike Mandela]

All three goals from Cainey.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztd84cmGPDg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Hibbyradge]

Wolves signed Steven Fletcher who played for us, and West Ham signed Vas Te and both those players have been hugely successful.

How far below these clubs are Hibs?

I ask because I'm trying to work out why some folk are disappointed when we sign players from a team which finished only 7 places below us.

[HibbyAndy]

Have we definately got Clancy too?.. Welcome aboard lads :aok:

[blackpoolhibs]

Fletch went to Burnley. :greengrin I have no idea why anyone should feel disapointed when we sign a player from a lower placed team, some of our best ever players have come from very small clubs.

[StevesFamau5]

Did Vaz Te not go somewhere before the Hammers and after us?

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[Hibbyradge]

All three goals from Cainey.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztd84cmGPDg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

His passing looked good in that clip and his finish for the second was lovely.

Just a tad unfortunate to get booked too. :rolleyes:

[HibbyAndy]

Did Vaz Te not go somewhere before the Hammers and after us?

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Barnsley.

[Speedy]

hearts done ok with Stevenson (Ayr) and Dundee U with Swanson (Berwick), and Celts have plundered lower leagues with some success.
I wouldnae discount anyone from lower leagues. times have changed.

They have indeed, in fact some people have even developed the ability to detect sarcasm in forum posts :greengrin

[Delboy4]

Let's not forget that wee Griffiths was from Dundee & Livingston (forget Wolves) as he never played for them! So, players from the lower leagues can step up!! Welcome to the Hibs, all the best.
GGTTH

[Hibbyradge]

Poorly worded OP from me, now amended, but I hope my point was apparent.

The days of Hibs signing well established, big name players are pretty much in the past so hoping that they do, will ultimately lead to disappointment.

Having said that, since Joe Harper (and George Best), I can't remember Hibs ever making a signing which fired the fans' imagination.

Even the signing of Franck didn't excite the fans at the time, iirc.

[Benny Brazil]

His passing looked good in that clip and his finish for the second was lovely.

Just a tad unfortunate to get booked too. :rolleyes:

Ref wasnt C Thomson was it?:greengrin

[Famous5forever]

This is a good start i know very little about these players lets see what they are like on the pitch before judging them :pfgwa

[Thecat23]

Any links guys to the article? Can't see any on this thread.

[Hamish]

Poorly worded OP from me, now amended, but I hope my point was apparent.

The days of Hibs signing well established, big name players are pretty much in the past so hoping that they do, will ultimately lead to disappointment.

Having said that, since Joe Harper (and George Best), I can't remember Hibs ever making a signing which fired the fans' imagination.

Even the signing of Franck didn't excite the fans at the time, iirc.

Correct. The last signing that excited me was Kevin McAllister and that is a wee while ago now.

[HibbyAndy]

Akin member Houchen excitin me.

[Spike Mandela]

Poorly worded OP from me, now amended, but I hope my point was apparent.

The days of Hibs signing well established, big name players are pretty much in the past so hoping that they do, will ultimately lead to disappointment.

Having said that, since Joe Harper (and George Best), I can't remember Hibs ever making a signing which fired the fans' imagination.

Even the signing of Franck didn't excite the fans at the time, iirc.

Hopefully Hibs have bottomed out in terms of team quality. Signing players from lower Scottish and English leagues would seem our best way forward. If these players are at the top of their game and ready to make the step up to the SPL we could be quids in. Conversely If they aren't ready for the step up we are basically building a first division side.

[Posh Swanny]

It's the Peterborough approach. We've got to the Championship by signing "young and hungry" players from the lower and non-leagues. Lots of them have now left or are set to leave and have netted the club £millions, plenty of which has been used to buy the next batch of new talent.

Craig Mackaill-Smith: from Dagenham & Redbridge
Aaron McLean: Grays Athletic
George Boyd: Stevenage
Ryan Bennett: Grimsby Town
Tommy Rowe: Stockport County
Paul Coutts: Cove Rangers
Lee Tomlin: Rushden & Diamonds
Paul Taylor: Some pub team in Belgium following a ban in England for using cocaine

Anyway, now we're in the Championship we have a bit more money to throw around so are going for the likes of:
Craig Alcock: Yeovil Town
Shaun Brisley: Macclesfield Town
Emile Sinclair: Macclesfield Town
Daniel Kearns: Dundalk
Tyrone Barnett: Crawley Town (though admittedly we *****ed £1million on him!)

Oh, and very likely to get Danny Swanson soon. :wink:

Obviously it helps if your scouting network is any good.

[Hamish]

Akin member Houchen excitin me.

Akin remember Houchen exciting a few folk near me one night at Starks Park as well. :greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

Akin remember Houchen exciting a few folk near me one night at Starks Park as well. :greengrin



Scored a peach of a heider on his debut at the pink palace to give us the lead:thumbsup: Lost that Derby anaw in the end :Ummm:

[Hamish]

Remember thinking this looks like a right player here when he rose like the proverbial salmon at Tynie. Mind you also thought that when Andy Dow score on his debut at Tynie as well. We didn't lose that one though.:greengrin

[Expecting Rain]

Hibs seem to sign players who are available regardless of type, rather than players who would fit into the balance of a team,they need to prioritise key positions basically the backbone of the team, goalkeeper, centre back, centre midfield and centre forward and that would just be the start.

[HibbyAndy]

Remember thinking this looks like a right player here when he rose like the proverbial salmon at Tynie. Mind you also thought that when Andy Dow score on his debut at Tynie as well. We didn't lose that one though.:greengrin



Gary show us you medals Mackay IIRC got a late equalizer for them:rolleyes:.



Least when Brian Kerr scored oan his debut at the Big pink chocolate factory we won:cb

[lord bunberry]

Aye, Swanson came from berwick, div 3!

If I remember correctly they also signed johnny Russell from queens park

[blackpoolhibs]

Steve archibald was probably the last signing that really made me think wow.

[PeterboroHibee]

Two good signings imo. Sick of us picking up rubbish from the reserve leagues in England, to sign up two players who have been playing in the Scottish leagues is promising, and Cairney sounds like he could be quite an exciting addition.

[RIP]

James McPake used to play for Livingston. Willie Ormond was signed from Stenhousemuir

Clearly not Hibs Class !! :greengrin

[Kojock]

Akin remember Houchen exciting a few folk near me one night at Starks Park as well. :greengrin

Akin remember a Scottish League Cup Tie against Meadowbank Thistle played at Starks Park in 1990. He was having a mare and I shouted at him to get his finger oot his er5e. He turned and flicked me the vickies. :greengrin

[millarco]

If I remember correctly they also signed johnny Russell from queens park

It was Barry Douglas, who will play more with Dixon leaving.

[matty_f]

Steve archibald was probably the last signing that really made me think wow.

Was about to post similar but actually if I'm being honest Liam Miller and Stokes were pretty impressive names to bring to the club.

[iwasthere1972]

We signed a guy called Arthur Duncan in 1969 from Patrick Thistle but I can't remember if he was any good.

[RoxburghHibs]

If I remember correctly they also signed johnny Russell from queens park

I think it was Airdrie but your point is still valid. :agree:

[KdyHby]

We signed a guy called Arthur Duncan in 1969 from Patrick Thistle but I can't remember if he was any good.

Was never Hibs' class :wink:

[Squealing pig]

Gary show us you medals Mackay IIRC got a late equalizer for them:rolleyes:.



Least when Brian Kerr scored oan his debut at the Big pink chocolate factory we won:cbthink it finished one nil dow on his debut think it was his last goal maybe got one more.

[Billychaotic182]

Any links???

[blackpoolhibs]

Was about to post similar but actually if I'm being honest Liam Miller and Stokes were pretty impressive names to bring to the club.

While Stokes and Miller were impressive, i think we actually beat Liverpool to the signing of Archie, that was the wow factor for me.

[Just_Jimmy]

I thought steven glass was a great signing at the time.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Based on the past four years I believe that our policy on scouting needs reviewed ASAP.

[lord bunberry]

It was Barry Douglas, who will play more with Dixon leaving.

I bow to your superior knowledge

[Chuck Rhoades]

These aren't even confirmed are they? Getting a bit excited over potentially nothing...

[Pretty Boy]

think it finished one nil dow on his debut think it was his last goal maybe got one more.

Pretty sure Andys right and racist Mackay got a late equaliser.

It happened a lot in those days.

[Andy74]

Based on the past four years I believe that our policy on scouting needs reviewed ASAP.

I think it is ultimately the manager's call though and we've got more wrong than right recently. Also, maybe some who would have been okay came to the club at the wrong time in terms of expecting a positive atmosphere to settle in.

Let's not forget that the likes of McLeish and Mowbray also had a fair number of stinkers and journeymen that didn't work out, so it's not new and there was no watershed in terms of how we dealt with these things. The recent managers just got more wrong or didn't balance the squad properly.

[Andy74]

These aren't even confirmed are they? Getting a bit excited over potentially nothing...

Don't think they will be confirmed for a while yet.

These were the two I'd thought were done deals though just going on a few recent posts and articles.

I don't really know when contracts end or even the window is now so no doubt we will leave it until they have actually signed something and are able to be contracted. If it's a case of agreed to sign but under contract for a few weeks still we may not have a pre contract in place but just agreement to sign. I doubt we'd announce that.

[Hibbyradge]

We signed a guy called Arthur Duncan in 1969 from Patrick Thistle but I can't remember if he was any good.

We also signed someone in 1982 from Thistle.

He was Rough.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Don't think they will be confirmed for a while yet.

These were the two I'd thought were done deals though just going on a few recent posts and articles.

I don't really know when contracts end or even the window is now so no doubt we will leave it until they have actually signed something and are able to be contracted. If it's a case of agreed to sign but under contract for a few weeks still we may not have a pre contract in place but just agreement to sign. I doubt we'd announce that.

Two words - Steve Clarke

[Andy74]

Wolves signed Steven Fletcher who played for us, and West Ham signed Vas Te and both those players have been hugely successful.

How far below these clubs are Hibs?

I ask because I'm trying to work out why some folk are disappointed when we sign players from a team which finished only 7 places below us.

Burnley and then Wolves did get relegated though! :wink:

[Chuck Rhoades]

I think it is ultimately the manager's call though and we've got more wrong than right recently. Also, maybe some who would have been okay came to the club at the wrong time in terms of expecting a positive atmosphere to settle in.

Let's not forget that the likes of McLeish and Mowbray also had a fair number of stinkers and journeymen that didn't work out, so it's not new and there was no watershed in terms of how we dealt with these things. The recent managers just got more wrong or didn't balance the squad properly.

Can't say I agree with the part in bold. I think the club have been responsible for a lot of signings in the last 3/4 years. IMO of course - nobody actually knows.

[Peevemor]

We also signed someone in 1982 from Thistle.

He was Rough.

And someone from East Fife in 1984 - the Durie's still out on him though.

[scoopyboy]

We signed a guy called Arthur Duncan in 1969 from Patrick Thistle but I can't remember if he was any good.

Last Hibs player to score a winner in a Scottish Cup Final.

[Spike Mandela]

Last Hibs player to score a winner in a Scottish Cup Final.

Cruel, very cruel.:greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Bauben and gomis were signed from cowdenbeath for dundee united. Webster was signed from arbroath for hearts. Why cant we do it properly and regularly?

[TowerHibs]

All three goals from Cainey.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztd84cmGPDg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

How did this game not have at least 10 goals is frightening!!!

Defences on top indeed

[Geo_1875]

Two words - Steve Clarke

Should have saved that one for the next new manager thread.

[Golden Bear]

How did this game not have at least 10 goals is frightening!!!

Defences on top indeed

:agree:

There was more action in that game than what was on display at ER for an entire season.

[Andy74]

Can't say I agree with the part in bold. I think the club have been responsible for a lot of signings in the last 3/4 years. IMO of course - nobody actually knows.

The Board have consistently said that they will not interfere with the manager's football decisions. I think you'd have to show something to the contrary otherwise this is just unsubstantiated nonsense.

When you look at the players we've signed most have had some link to the manager at the time or they have talked about tracking them previously.

I think the ones that get talked about like Riordan, O'Connor or Sproule will be opportunities presented to the club but the manager would be able to say whether he wanted them or not.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think more care when appointing a new manager might have been the way to go recently, its their signings that have us in this mess.

[stokesmessiah]

Should have saved that one for the next new manager thread.

In 5 months......

[Baldy Foghorn]

Some posters on here have bemoaned the fact we had not signed anyone, although it is just over two weeks since the Season ended. Then we sign two guys are some make a point of shooting them down:rolleyes:

I have not seen enough of either player, but both have had good reports written about them, I trust we have done our homework, and in PF I trust. Will obviously wait until I see both players, but at the stage I am pretty pleased and upbeat....

[Baldy Foghorn]

Steve archibald was probably the last signing that really made me think wow.

Not even Sauzee BH?

[HibbyRod]

Erich Schaedler from Stirling Albion ..... what a player he turned out to be for us! :thumbsup:

[Baldy Foghorn]

Wolves signed Steven Fletcher who played for us, and West Ham signed Vas Te and both those players have been hugely successful.

How far below these clubs are Hibs?

I ask because I'm trying to work out why some folk are disappointed when we sign players from a team which finished only 7 places below us.

The English championship and probably even lower divisions pay well, I think Crawley have a substantial wages bill for example....

I am actually heartened that we have two players in already, let the rebuilding commence.....

[Andy74]

Not even Sauzee BH?

I'd think if we were all honest we only started to realise Sauzee's background after he signed. He might have won a European cup and captained France but I don't recall any great acknowledgement at the time of the guy's background.

If similar was suggested now he'd be a washed up journeyman who was too old and had largely failed at average Italian and French sides in recent years.

[blackpoolhibs]

Not even Sauzee BH?

Not really, obviously i'd heard of him but initially i just thought we were signing an older player who might give us a couple of decent seasons before he retires.

Archibald was wanted by a top English side, and with that in mind i thought we must be getting someone who still has it for a much higher standard.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Not really, obviously i'd heard of him but initially i just thought we were signing an older player who might give us a couple of decent seasons before he retires.

Archibald was wanted by a top English side, and with that in mind i thought we must be getting someone who still has it for a much higher standard.

Archibald's winner at Swiney in the game that Rae got sent off, is one of my top ever Hibs goals, we all went berserk in the pishing rain....Magic day

[HibbyAndy]

Archibald's winner at Swiney in the game that Rae got sent off, is one of my top ever Hibs goals, we all went berserk in the pishing rain....Magic day


:agree: I remember it well even as a wee laddie....We went radge and i got lost from my dad on the terracing but i didnt care one jot!.. Archie just stood there arms aloft whilst the mass of Hibby's went complete ballistic, Happy memories.

[Don Giovanni]

Think he said last week he was going on holiday for a fortnight and then getting his future sorted out after that.

Deanos a quality player. I'd love to have him back at Hibs but don't think that's likely to happen.

What was your / Killie fans opinions of Clancy (since it seems far more likely he'll be wearing the green next season)?

[Chuck Rhoades]

Some posters on here have bemoaned the fact we had not signed anyone, although it is just over two weeks since the Season ended. Then we sign two guys are some make a point of shooting them down:rolleyes:

I have not seen enough of either player, but both have had good reports written about them, I trust we have done our homework, and in PF I trust. Will obviously wait until I see both players, but at the stage I am pretty pleased and upbeat....

I am not disappointed nor shooting them down; however I feel we should hold the celebrations until we know for sure that we have actually signed two players....

[Iain G]

Any links???

Nah, only square... :wink:

[Baldy Foghorn]

:agree: I remember it well even as a wee laddie....We went radge and i got lost from my dad on the terracing but i didnt care one jot!.. Archie just stood there arms aloft whilst the mass of Hibby's went complete ballistic, Happy memories.

I was 15/16 but remember it as clear as day, you are right the sight of Archie with arms aloft was magic.....The whole end went ballistic....They scored in the last minute to make it 2-1, and Im sure Alan Moore missed a sitter to equalise or it might have been the big donkey

[HibbyAndy]

I was 15/16 but remember it as clear as day, you are right the sight of Archie with arms aloft was magic.....The whole end went ballistic....They scored in the last minute to make it 2-1, and Im sure Alan Moore missed a sitter to equalise or it might have been the big donkey

Injury time played that day went on and on and on...And your right, Someone for them missed a sitter right at the death. Still remember the headline on the back of the Evening news on the Monday, " 10 Men Hibs dump Hearts " And in the Sun it was " Hibs are new Kings of the Capital "

:cb:cb

[JimBHibees]

I was 15/16 but remember it as clear as day, you are right the sight of Archie with arms aloft was magic.....The whole end went ballistic....They scored in the last minute to make it 2-1, and Im sure Alan Moore missed a sitter to equalise or it might have been the big donkey

Pretty sure it was Donkey Dave, ball dropped to him about 5 yards out and he used his immense natural skill to sky it over the bar. :greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Archibald's winner at Swiney in the game that Rae got sent off, is one of my top ever Hibs goals, we all went berserk in the pishing rain....Magic day

Yip one of my favorite ever goals too, it was bedlam. :greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Who have we actually, definitely, confirmed on the Offishul site, signed???

I'm never disappointed when we sign someone, no matter where they come from, their past clubs etc.

After having watched them play for a while however..................... :rolleyes:

[muzzhfc]

werent some people slating mcpake before he signed and after the rangers game?? give any new signings a chance and dont judge them on the first few games they play. even if they play amazing . . .

[Billychaotic182]

werent some people slating mcpake before he signed and after the rangers game?? give any new signings a chance and dont judge them on the first few games they play. even if they play amazing . . .

Kujabi looked magic in his 1st few games and then it all fell apart

[Baldy Foghorn]

Kujabi looked magic in his 1st few games and then it all fell apart

Ahem, Alan O'Brien looked great in a friendly at Stirling Albion, we all know what happened after that......

[AinsterHibs]

http://www.teamtalk.com/hibernian/player-profile/101280/M-Tierney

Must be true.....:rolleyes:

[Famous5forever]

This is a positive start another 5 at least we need i look forward to the picture taken on the pitch with Paddy beside his 7 new players :pfgwa

[vanNISHtelroy]

Deanos a quality player. I'd love to have him back at Hibs but don't think that's likely to happen.

What was your / Killie fans opinions of Clancy (since it seems far more likely he'll be wearing the green next season)?

Tim played more at right back than centre back (and left back....shudder), thought he was alright but nothing overly special but was impressed with him at Well when I saw him.

Wasn't gonna get a game with us because we had Buijs, Pursehouse and Fowler all able to play there...could be a decent signing though!

[muzzhfc]

http://www.teamtalk.com/hibernian/player-profile/101280/M-Tierney

Must be true.....:rolleyes:

i read team talk too but i find that its a lazy version of Sky Sports. pretty much all the news comes from SS

[AinsterHibs]

i read team talk too but i find that its a lazy version of Sky Sports. pretty much all the news comes from SS

I completely agree, but thought I'd add to the guesswork. :na na:

McPake is possibly hinting here too:

James McPake‏@JamesMcPake

I like the new Coventry kits #veryimpressed and I'm sure the Hibs fans will love there's when they c them on Friday!!

[muzzhfc]

he saw them after the final and tweeted about it then

[Piqué]

Bauben and gomis were signed from cowdenbeath for dundee united. Webster was signed from arbroath for hearts. Why cant we do it properly and regularly?
Buaben was from Ajax but you're right. If bigger clubs can sign our better players and get them to perform, then by the same logic we should be able to take players from smaller clubs who can step up and perform at SPL level.

[R'Albin]

I completely agree, but thought I'd add to the guesswork. :na na:

McPake is possibly hinting here too:

James McPake‏@JamesMcPake

I like the new Coventry kits #veryimpressed and I'm sure the Hibs fans will love there's when they c them on Friday!!

"there's" instead of "their's", I thought better of him :wink:

[ThirdManRun]

"there's" instead of "their's", I thought better of him :wink:

Or 'theirs' for that matter...

[R'Albin]

Or 'theirs' for that matter...

Infact.. should it not just be 'their kit'? And wouldn't theirs need an apostrophe as it's ours?

[ThirdManRun]

Infact.. should it not just be 'their kit'? And wouldn't theirs need an apostrophe as it's ours?

Theirs doesn't need an apostrophe, in the same way ours doesn't. The word itself indicates possession.

But the important thing in all this is that McPake signs!

[The_Horde]

http://www.teamtalk.com/hibernian/player-profile/101280/M-Tierney

Must be true.....:rolleyes:

What am i missing?

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Nothing wrong with signing players who can see that Hibs are a step up and that they are only one game away from the hook. Better that, than boys that think they are doing us a favour by turning out.

[Don Giovanni]

Tim played more at right back than centre back (and left back....shudder), thought he was alright but nothing overly special but was impressed with him at Well when I saw him.

Wasn't gonna get a game with us because we had Buijs, Pursehouse and Fowler all able to play there...could be a decent signing though!

Cheers for that.

:aok:

[Scouse Hibee]

Neither have signed yet!

[scoopyboy]

Neither have signed yet!

How do you know that?

[Scouse Hibee]

How do you know that?

As of today not signed due to certain people crucial to the process being away from the club. Will be some movement very soon though. Source 200% reliable.

[scoopyboy]

As of today not signed due to certain people crucial to the process being away from the club. Will be some movement very soon though. Source 200% reliable.

I don't have a 200% reliable source but do have two separate 100% reliable sources that know that one of the players signed ages ago, so it wouldn't matter who was away from the club today.

[Scouse Hibee]

I don't have a 200% reliable source but do have two separate 100% reliable sources that know that one of the players signed ages ago, so it wouldn't matter who was away from the club today.

Fair enough mate, I was told what I was told from the horses mouth at the weekend and have no reason to doubt it, he did say Clancy had spent a lot of time at the club last week but had not actually signed. As the person who told me is instrumental in the process I can't see why he would say otherwise. You seem to get a fair bit of info right so fair play to you. One of the reasons I don't post too much of what is said is because of the counter comments who have other info. Cheers SH

[scoopyboy]

Fair enough mate, I was told what I was told from the horses mouth at the weekend and have no reason to doubt it, he did say Clancy had spent a lot of time at the club last week but had not actually signed. As the person who told me is instrumental in the process I can't see why he would say otherwise. You seem to get a fair bit of info right so fair play to you. One of the reasons I don't post too much of what is said is because of the counter comments who have other info. Cheers SH

My info is regarding the other player.

[Scouse Hibee]

My info is regarding the other player.

He wasn't mentioned but the fact that no-one had signed yet was.

[scoopyboy]

Fair enough mate, I was told what I was told from the horses mouth at the weekend and have no reason to doubt it, he did say Clancy had spent a lot of time at the club last week but had not actually signed. As the person who told me is instrumental in the process I can't see why he would say otherwise. You seem to get a fair bit of info right so fair play to you. One of the reasons I don't post too much of what is said is because of the counter comments who have other info. Cheers SH

I wouldn't worry about counter comments, there is nothing to say you aren't right and others are wrong (and that of course counts me).

[Shrekko]

Pretty sure it was Donkey Dave, ball dropped to him about 5 yards out and he used his immense natural skill to sky it over the bar. :greengrin

It was Moore. McPherson scored about a minute before the miss.

[Bostonhibby]

Ahem, Alan O'Brien looked great in a friendly at Stirling Albion, we all know what happened after that......

:faf: :agree: I seen him chasing a squirrel up Arthurs Seat and thought, great, he's quick, a couple of months later I thought S*ite that's all he is actually good at, chasing squirrels :greengrin Rumour has it the squirrels nutmegged him once a ball was introduced into the chase.

[Bostonhibby]

Injury time played that day went on and on and on...And your right, Someone for them missed a sitter right at the death. Still remember the headline on the back of the Evening news on the Monday, " 10 Men Hibs dump Hearts " And in the Sun it was " Hibs are new Kings of the Capital "

:cb:cb

Some day / night, was there and got a cracking picture of Archie scoring, in a box in the loft somewhere, gonnae try and find it!

[theonlywayisup]

As a matter of interest, who was the first person to mention the Cairney signing. IIRC, someone on here posted it before it was in the papers about 4 or 5 weeks ago.

Who was that person?

[Speedway]

I think the club have been trying hard to get the James McHype deal done so as not to have to lead with 'lower key signings' on friday.

Signing an ex-Livingston Coventry reserve is of course a lot more high profile than a Mothers or Partick regular.

[cheltenhamhibee]

Archibald's winner at Swiney in the game that Rae got sent off, is one of my top ever Hibs goals, we all went berserk in the pishing rain....Magic day


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE

here you go, enjoy :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Eyrie]

I think the club have been trying hard to get the James McHype deal done so as not to have to lead with 'lower key signings' on friday.

Signing an ex-Livingston Coventry reserve is of course a lot more high profile than a Mothers or Partick regular.

:fishin:

[leithsansiro]

Need a goalscoring midfielder I reckon. Hope we announce the signing of Pat McGinlay, circa 1995



:tumble:

[leithsansiro]

As a matter of interest, who was the first person to mention the Cairney signing. IIRC, someone on here posted it before it was in the papers about 4 or 5 weeks ago.


You do realise that trolling through football forums is what counts as football journalism these days?

[Wotherspiniesta]

As a matter of interest, who was the first person to mention the Cairney signing. IIRC, someone on here posted it before it was in the papers about 4 or 5 weeks ago.

Who was that person?

It was Brooster.

He's always bang on.

Infact, I think he's Rod Petrie. :agree:

[Kato]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE

here you go, enjoy :thumbsup::thumbsup:

There's a great still photo of Archie scoring that goal. Classic striker shaping to keep the ball down; arms balanced perfectly, head over the ball. Sweet. Had a hoot that day.

[Brooster]

It was Brooster.

He's always bang on.

Infact, I think he's Rod Petrie. :agree:

I can confirm that I am not Rod Petrie :greengrin

[Coco Bryce]

I take it McPake has signed then?

He is sporting the new strip in the promotional photo's out tomorrow anyway?

Either that or Hibs are about to make a complete fool of themselves??

[BarneyK]

I take it McPake has signed then?

He is sporting the new strip in the promotional photo's out tomorrow anyway?

Either that or Hibs are about to make a complete fool of themselves??

How do you know this?

[IanM]

Still nothing confirmed from ER re the signings - i am way too impatient but some news would be good

[Coco Bryce]

How do you know this?

Because I do!

Even more worrying is the fact the photoshoot was done about a week before the final?

[BarneyK]

Because I do!

Even more worrying is the fact the photoshoot was done about a week before the final?

Fair enough they took some photos of McPake in the new gear, doesn't naturally follow that they'll use them for the launch? As you say, that would be a bit daft.

[Westie1875]

Because I do!

Even more worrying is the fact the photoshoot was done about a week before the final?

Surely they must have taken some with someone else guaranteed to actually be here in case the signing wasn't done in time or at all? :confused:

[Newry Hibs]

I can confirm that I am not Rod Petrie :greengrin

As per Life of Brian ..... 'Only the true Messiah would deny his divinity'

[Piqué]

Surely they must have taken some with someone else guaranteed to actually be here in case the signing wasn't done in time or at all? :confused:

Dont worry, I heard Soares, Doherty and Francomb were all involved in the photoshoot...

[BarneyK]

Dont worry, I heard Soares, Doherty and Francomb were all involved in the photoshoot...

:greengrin

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Dont worry, I heard Soares, Doherty and Francomb were all involved in the photoshoot...

these names give me nightmares.

never want to see any in a Hibs jersey again.

[Andy74]

these names give me nightmares.

never want to see any in a Hibs jersey again.

They were all better than what we had before and will probabaly be better than we could attract permanently.

I think it would have been better for a number of people at Hibs if they had just got themsleves knocked out in an earlier round of the cup.

Did I imagine Doherty and Soares being key players in the Dunfermline game that ulitimately kept us up?

[Spike Mandela]

Did I imagine Doherty and Soares being key players in the Dunfermline game that ulitimately kept us up?

Yes they were key players in helping Hibs finish 11th in the league. Why should any Hibs supporter lose any sleep over not seeing these players in a Hibs strip again Andy. Time to move on.

[blackpoolhibs]

They were all better than what we had before and will probabaly be better than we could attract permanently.

I think it would have been better for a number of people at Hibs if they had just got themsleves knocked out in an earlier round of the cup.

Did I imagine Doherty and Soares being key players in the Dunfermline game that ulitimately kept us up?

Andy, they managed to do well against the team we managed to beat to relegation?

The whole team were bloody abysmal over the course of the season, Garry O'Connor even managed to contribute much more with a decent amount of goals, but i'd not like to see him back either.

If they were key players against a few teams over the season, then perhaps i could see your point. Doherty is a clown the way he's spoken since the final and wont be back anyway, Soares seems to have a better idea on how to speak to the media.

Yet ultimately he was never fit, and has not been fit for a long time. He would i'd imagine be looking for a lot more than we could pay. He's hardly set the world on fire wherever he's played, i'd let someone else gamble on him

[Andy74]

Andy, they managed to do well against the team we managed to beat to relegation?

The whole team were bloody abysmal over the course of the season, Garry O'Connor even managed to contribute much more with a decent amount of goals, but i'd not like to see him back either.

If they were key players against a few teams over the season, then perhaps i could see your point. Doherty is a clown the way he's spoken since the final and wont be back anyway, Soares seems to have a better idea on how to speak to the media.

Yet ultimately he was never fit, and has not been fit for a long time. He would i'd imagine be looking for a lot more than we could pay. He's hardly set the world on fire wherever he's played, i'd let someone else gamble on him

I wouldn't be too bothered about seeing any of them again either for some of the reasons you mention but some of the reaction to them now is a bit OTT.

As I said though, can you see us getting any better?

[blackpoolhibs]

I wouldn't be too bothered about seeing any of them again either for some of the reasons you mention but some of the reaction to them now is a bit OTT.

As I said though, can you see us getting any better?

I can, teams a lot smaller than us seem to manage to pick up enough quality to do better than us.

Over to you Pat.

[scoopyboy]

Surely they must have taken some with someone else guaranteed to actually be here in case the signing wasn't done in time or at all? :confused:

Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson were 2 IIRC.

[Andy74]

I can, teams a lot smaller than us seem to manage to pick up enough quality to do better than us.

Over to you Pat.

I hope so too, and to be honest what we need now is a coherent team regardless of whether the individuals in themsleves are what we would think of as key players.

[superfurryhibby]

I wouldn't be too bothered about seeing any of them again either for some of the reasons you mention but some of the reaction to them now is a bit OTT.

As I said though, can you see us getting any better?

We will only improve if we sign the right players. That has been sadly lacking in recent times. Surely teams like Motherwell are showing how it can be done. Identifying the right players is the key. To my mind we need to stop signing journeymen from the English lower divisions and look at young Scottish talent, that would be a start.

[Speedway]

We will only improve if we sign the right players. That has been sadly lacking in recent times. Surely teams like Motherwell are showing how it can be done. Identifying the right players is the key. To my mind we need to stop signing journeymen from the English lower divisions and look at young Scottish talent, that would be a start.

I think that's part of it. Expectation and 'big club' attitutde is also key. A player who meets expectations at the Mothers or Saints wou;dn't necessarily be deemed 'Hibs Class' with us supporters.

One thing we've proved, is that wherever we finish in the league, it's not good enough. I think we need not only the right player but performances and results that are good enough for 3rd/4th finish.

[Andy74]

We will only improve if we sign the right players. That has been sadly lacking in recent times. Surely teams like Motherwell are showing how it can be done. Identifying the right players is the key. To my mind we need to stop signing journeymen from the English lower divisions and look at young Scottish talent, that would be a start.

Motherwell though have been taking players from even worse backgrounds in lower leagues in england and abroad, they've just picked better ones than we have. If anything we've signed players from the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, Stoke, Wolves and Nottingham Forest without much luck.

Chris Humphrey for example came from Shrewsbury and had been on loan at Stafford Rangers.

Darren Randolph, whilst actually a Charlton player had kicked about in loan spells at the likes of Wellington, Acrrington Stanley and Hereford.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Dont worry, I heard Soares, Doherty and Francomb were all involved in the photoshoot...

Maybe the campaign is "out with the old and in with the new"

[Stevie Reid]

Motherwell though have been taking players from even worse backgrounds in lower leagues in england and abroad, they've just picked better ones than we have. If anything we've signed players from the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, Stoke, Wolves and Nottingham Forest without much luck.

Chris Humphrey for example came from Shrewsbury and had been on loan at Stafford Rangers.

Darren Randolph, whilst actually a Charlton player had kicked about in loan spells at the likes of Wellington, Acrrington Stanley and Hereford.

:agree:

In addition, Giles Coke was at Kingstonian, Mansfield Town and Northampton Town prior to signing for Motherwell (now at Bury), and Tom Hateley was on loan at Basingstoke Town before signing for them.

Omar Daley on Wikipedia: -



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Henrik Ojamaa was a revelation, he came from the Finnish Second Division.

We haven't been looking in the wrong places, but we have signed the wrong players - though Speedway's points about fan expectation undoubtedly are true also, as you could imagine the reaction of many on here if we had signed players from such backgrounds (regardless of the success that we had with Ivan Sproule first time round).

[blackpoolhibs]

Motherwell though have been taking players from even worse backgrounds in lower leagues in england and abroad, they've just picked better ones than we have. If anything we've signed players from the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, Stoke, Wolves and Nottingham Forest without much luck.

Chris Humphrey for example came from Shrewsbury and had been on loan at Stafford Rangers.

Darren Randolph, whilst actually a Charlton player had kicked about in loan spells at the likes of Wellington, Acrrington Stanley and Hereford.

:agree: And only confirms that good enough players are out there, its the guy we employ as manager who's failed to spot them.

Also it appears our scouts have been out scouted too.

[down-the-slope]

As per Life of Brian ..... 'Only the true Messiah would deny his divinity'

Brooster is not the Messiah...He just a very naughty boy :greengrin

[Just Alf]

Also it appears our scouts have been out scouted too.

this!

Hopefully this summer's going to be better

GGTTH

[Andy74]

:agree: And only confirms that good enough players are out there, its the guy we employ as manager who's failed to spot them.

Also it appears our scouts have been out scouted too.

What they, and Dundee United have done well with though, and I hope Pat shares the view, is that a big solid keeper will do the job in the SPL, defenders that just defend and can do so without fuss and then add a lot of pace wide and up front, even if they don't have brlliant skills to go with it. Chuck in a big guy up front that can make the ball and stick and you are most of the way there.



.

[brog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luB0aej4_rE

here you go, enjoy :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Wonderful - thanks!! I was actually in Lagos, Nigeria when Archie scored that goal & somehow heard commentary on the radio. I was in exact same place, by the pool in Ikoyi club when someone called Kidd scored a couple for Dundee, don't know why that sticks in my mind!!! I should have spent more time by that pool!!

[brog]

[QUOTE=Andy74;3256010]They were all better than what we had before and will probabaly be better than we could attract permanently.

Agreed! Francomb's been given another year's contract by a Premiership club & if he had played left back in the final we may have had a chance of winning!

[calumb]

What they, and Dundee United have done well with though, and I hope Pat shares the view, is that a big solid keeper will do the job in the SPL, defenders that just defend and can do so without fuss and then add a lot of pace wide and up front, even if they don't have brlliant skills to go with it. Chuck in a big guy up front that can make the ball and stick and you are most of the way there.



.

totally agree with all of that.

Pace is the key to the spl and seems to have been ignored at hibs since ivan was signed first time around.

[James70]

[QUOTE=Andy74;3256010]They were all better than what we had before and will probabaly be better than we could attract permanently.

Agreed! Francomb's been given another year's contract by a Premiership club & if he had played left back in the final we may have had a chance of winning!


Sorry, can't agree. Only if Francombe or anyone else for that matter had been referee would we have stood a chance of winning! :rolleyes:

[jimmy-adjovi]

:agree:

In addition, Giles Coke was at Kingstonian, Mansfield Town and Northampton Town prior to signing for Motherwell (now at Bury), and Tom Hateley was on loan at Basingstoke Town before signing for them.

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Henrik Ojamaa was a revelation, he came from the Finnish Second Division.

We haven't been looking in the wrong places, but we have signed the wrong players - though Speedway's points about fan expectation undoubtedly are true also, as you could imagine the reaction of many on here if we had signed players from such backgrounds (regardless of the success that we had with Ivan Sproule first time round).

Omar Daley is utter garbage though

[muzzhfc]

and still no news if they have officially signed or not . . .

[Andy74]

and still no news if they have officially signed or not . . .

Nor will there be until they officially sign!

[muzzhfc]

Nor will there be until they officially sign!

thats what i was meaning. i hate newspapers/tabloids because all they do is say they have etc and keep it going and we hear nothing official. ahhhh love/hate this season!!

[staunchhibby]

According to the papers Cairney has not signed yet.Apparently they are sill talking with his agent

[Diclonius]

According to the papers Cairney has not signed yet.Apparently they are sill talking with his agent

E.g. trying to offer him less money than he wants.

Guess we can write this one off too.

[Imand]

Notice the end of the on-line Daily Record article says that Clancy has already signed and that we fancy the Slovak defender Lubomir Michalak.

[Part/Time Supporter]

According to the papers Cairney has not signed yet.Apparently they are sill talking with his agent

EEN is saying he will sign when he returns from holiday. (http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/football/hibs/paul-cairney-set-to-sign-on-for-hibees-1-2347130)

[scoopyboy]

Nor will there be until they officially sign!

Disagree, not until they have been officially announced.

We have had players officially signed long before they are oficially announced.

[Speedway]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

[stokesmessiah]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.


I hope to god thats a joke.

[BarneyK]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

That is absolutely mental.

[HibbyAndy]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

Then relegation is a certainty imo.

[brog]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

Managers always have to say that. Like everyone else I would be aghast if true but given we only have youth goalkeepers on our books at present I think we can take with usual pinch of salt.

[blackpoolhibs]

Managers always have to say that. Like everyone else I would be aghast if true but given we only have youth goalkeepers on our books at present I think we can take with usual pinch of salt.

:agree: If any manager says its Monday, i check the calendar.

[J-C]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

Maybe what he's got now and the players he's arranged to come in during the window. :greengrin

[c31]

apparently fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

omg.... Help!!!

[silverhibee]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.


You have a link to that or are you at the wind up Sir. :greengrin

[Andy74]

Then relegation is a certainty imo.

Dear God :greengrin

[fatbloke]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

which ones the Beano and the Dandy?

[bawheid]

Speedway, Speedway..... :tsk tsk:

[RyeSloan]

E.g. trying to offer him less money than he wants.

Guess we can write this one off too.


Aye forgot that we should just pay players whatever they ask for and that the rest of the SPL is clearly just signing players without negotiating with the agents first.

[Speedway]

:greengrin

You'd think folk would ken me by now but that's ok.

I only ever post three types of information.

1. Complete tosh

2. My opinion, which is mostly complete tosh

3. Transfer information that I've obtained from very acceptable sources and often turns out to be tosh.

[smurf]

Disagree, not until they have been officially announced.

We have had players officially signed long before they are oficially announced.

Why do we do this do you think?

[PeterboroHibee]

Managers always have to say that. Like everyone else I would be aghast if true but given we only have youth goalkeepers on our books at present I think we can take with usual pinch of salt.

Yeah theres no way he really means that, although I am a bit surprised hes even come out and said it. Our squad is a joke and nowhere near ready to be able to compete in the SPL, thats clear for everyone to see.

[bingo70]

Yeah theres no way he really means that, although I am a bit surprised hes even come out and said it. Our squad is a joke and nowhere near ready to be able to compete in the SPL, thats clear for everyone to see.

Pretty sure its a wind up from speedway, we've got about 4 players so I don't think fenlon would really have said that

[Yuillsy]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

If he did say that it totally contradicts what's said on the official website.
"It's a summer of change at Easter Road. New attitude, new players, new team, new season"!

[Famous5forever]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.


We need at least 7 new players if we start the season with " what we have got " Paddy wont be there come the AGM.

[BT58]

:greengrin

You'd think folk would ken me by now but that's ok.

I only ever post three types of information.

1. Complete tosh

2. My opinion, which is mostly complete tosh

3. Transfer information that I've obtained from very acceptable sources and often turns out to be tosh.
Is that paul tosh or mack in tosh ???

[calumb]

Why do we do this do you think?

could we have signed players before the window opened but these players are now away on holidays and the club wont officially announce them till they are back to meet the press?

[Onion]

Yeah theres no way he really means that, although I am a bit surprised hes even come out and said it. Our squad is a joke and nowhere near ready to be able to compete in the SPL, thats clear for everyone to see.

:agree: that's why I for one don't believe he said it. He couldn't be that stupid.

[Just Alf]

:agree: that's why I for one don't believe he said it. He couldn't be that stupid.

Score one for Speedway! ... U had me going m8y!

[Hibbyradge]

:greengrin

You'd think folk would ken me by now but that's ok.

I only ever post three types of information.

1. Complete tosh

2. My opinion, which is mostly complete tosh

3. Transfer information that I've obtained from very acceptable sources and often turns out to be tosh.

Tosh.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Why do we do this do you think?

Could be viewed as away of hiding the amounts spent and and positions filled along with the quality of the acquisition. Keeps players, agents and supporter on their toes.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Pretty sure its a wind up from speedway, we've got about 4 players so I don't think fenlon would really have said that

What positions are the 4 in?

[IWasThere2016]

:greengrin

You'd think folk would ken me by now but that's ok.

I only ever post three types of information.

1. Complete tosh

2. My opinion, which is mostly complete tosh

3. Transfer information that I've obtained from very acceptable sources and often turns out to be tosh.

First thing you've ever got right :wink: :greengrin

One mare than Mikey at least :faf:

[HibbySpurs]

Apparently Fenlon's in the paper today saying that he's happy going into the new season with what he's got.

:rotflmao:

However, all done in the best possible taste no doubt

[BEEJ]

Could be viewed as away of hiding the amounts spent and and positions filled along with the quality of the acquisition. Keeps players, agents and supporter on their toes.
The question was along the lines of: "Why do we sign players and then take some time to announce their signature?"

"To keep supporters on their toes." ???

:Ummm:

[scoopyboy]

Why do we do this do you think?

Smurf, I wished I knew and I also wish they wouldn't do it.

I thought maybe to drip feed us with news to encourage season ticket sales buy pretty sure I'm wrong.

Sort of announce a signing, launch a strip, etc, etc but can't see it.