Liam Craig Signed on Pre-Contract (merged)

[macca70]

Wonder what Liam Craig was thinking last night?!

On the basis of last nights game, he probably can't help but think he's made a big mistake signing for us.

[Mikey]

did not offer enough wages
hearts offered more i am told and were close to signing him well before us

Ah, ok. That's nowhere near what I heard :wink:

[Jim44]

We have fans saying they won't be back, and all it needed was 60k and the money for Wylde and the full house signs would be out and everyone would be happy. I'm surprised at us for missing this opportunity?

Petrie gets lots of kudos for his business acumen but it's bollocks. He is not a good businessman, he's a boring, safe businessman in charge of a boring, going nowhere company. Doldrums spring to mind.

[Hermit Crab]

Wonder what Liam Craig was thinking last night?!

On the basis of last nights game, he probably can't help but think he's made a big mistake signing for us.


He was thinking, I'm soon to be a Hibs player get me out of here.

[Jim44]

Wonder what Liam Craig was thinking last night?!

On the basis of last nights game, he probably can't help but think he's made a big mistake signing for us.

Spot on. But he hasn't signed for us yet and his pre-contract is meaningless.

[DanTheMan]

Someone or some people in the East were booing him last night and he was getting called a Hearts b******. Absolutely shocking behaviour.

[Hermit Crab]

Someone or some people in the East were booing him last night and he was getting called a Hearts b******. Absolutely shocking behaviour.

You are at the lash. :fishin: :troll: :stirrer:

[marinello59]

Someone or some people in the East were booing him last night and he was getting called a Hearts b******. Absolutely shocking behaviour.

You made that up.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Ah, ok. That's nowhere near what I heard :wink:

What you heard doesn't. Suit some folks agendas tho :wink:

[CallumLaidlaw]

You made that up.

To be honest, I commented to my dad that I could hear some booing from the back of the east whenever Craig touched the ball, which I thought was out of order.

[danhibees1875]

Someone or some people in the East were booing him last night and he was getting called a Hearts b******. Absolutely shocking behaviour.

I didn't hear the comment or boo's but did hear someone behind me shouting something along the lines of 'why the hell are you booing him?'

Maybe the boo's travelled from the south and he was confused. Or maybe someone in the east thought he had signed for hearts. Or maybe someone thought he'd boo him as a preemptive boo for the first time he steps a foot wrong wearing green...

[jdships]

Aye and we have a millionaire owner who doesn't give a **** about us fans, as long as his books balance. Getting sick of this. If he has no interest in Hibs, get rid

Not in anyway defending the board but have you ever met STF and spoken with him about Hibs ?
Suggest if you haven't that you try and do so
THEN let us know what you think

No one is more fed up than me but the blame certainly isn't in STF's lap :rolleyes:

[Hiber-nation]

You made that up.

He was definitely booed, dunno about being called a herts bassa but there were a few bams in the East who were booing him in the 1st half.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Wonder what Liam Craig was thinking last night?!

On the basis of last nights game, he probably can't help but think he's made a big mistake signing for us.

ah, but remember, Hibs have first class training facilities!........(yawn)

[Sir David Gray]

I've heard of fans booing a player that's agreed to leave their club on a pre-contract (Gary Caldwell) but booing someone who has agreed to join your club!

That's certainly a new one!

In fact, I would say it's another first for us! :aok:

[DanTheMan]

Maybe the hearts comments were aimed at Maybury. On the night though I thought they were at Craig because he had just got the ball.

[.Sean.]

did not offer enough wages
hearts offered more i am told and were close to signing him well before us

Nonsense.

[basehibby]

Maybe the hearts comments were aimed at Maybury. On the night though I thought they were at Craig because he had just got the ball.

:agree: assuming Craig had won the ball from Maybury that's probably what happened.

Back to the original point though, I'm with the OP here - if another 30K or so (and I find it hard to believe a club like Hibs can't lay their hands on that sort of dough) could have brought Craig in early then to me that would have been money well spent. Even just for the St Johnstone fixture, having Craig for rather than against us may just have tipped the balance enough to gain a point - which would have kept us above St Js and hence potentially 80K better off!

Sometimes in football you need to take a gamble to win and that applies in the boardroom as well as on the pitch.

[MWHIBBIES]

Wonder what Liam Craig was thinking last night?!

On the basis of last nights game, he probably can't help but think he's made a big mistake signing for us.Probably doesn't judge his next career move on 1 game so I doubt it.

[marinello59]

He was definitely booed, dunno about being called a herts bassa but there were a few bams in the East who were booing him in the 1st half.

In that case I stand corrected. I really shouldn't be shocked anymore at just how dumb some of our supporters can be.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Probably doesn't judge his next career move on 1 game so I doubt it.

:agree:

He'll be judging it on how much more money he's getting. Like all footballers do.

[SMAXXA]

Spot on. But he hasn't signed for us yet and his pre-contract is meaningless.

Don't think its meaningless at all, he's signed the deal which will take affect after this season ends.

[number9dream]

St J scrambled to bring in 2 midfielders on deadline day which suggests they were ready to lose Craig.
January window tactics are crazy! Why wait til last minute?
Getting Craig in and forgetting about Robertson & Done might have been a better deal all round...

[Hiber-nation]

In that case I stand corrected. I really shouldn't be shocked anymore at just how dumb some of our supporters can be.

Hopefully a few daft laddies trying to impress their mates.

[down-the-slope]

Petrie gets lots of kudos for his business acumen but it's bollocks. He is not a good businessman, he's a boring, safe businessman in charge of a boring, going nowhere company. Doldrums spring to mind.

:agree: Yup i think we should get some sexy gung ho businessmen like the big banks used to have

[Mikeystewart]

Aye and we have a millionaire owner who doesn't give a **** about us fans, as long as his books balance. Getting sick of this. If he has no interest in Hibs, get rid

I'm quite happy for farmer to steer clear, happy if Hibs manage themselves off their own back and not from the pocket of an owner who wont be around forever.

[hibeesjoe]

did not offer enough wages
hearts offered more i am told and were close to signing him well before us

If true then thats embarrassing, we cant even compete with the skintest club in the league for wages.

[Hibbyradge]

Wylde SHOULD be a Hibs player right now. Pathetic how that one never materialized. The board seriously need to question themselfs.

That wasn't the board's fault.

[Hibbyradge]

did not offer enough wages
hearts offered more i am told and were close to signing him well before us

Absolute rubbish.

[KeithTheHibby]

I think I'm right in saying that the club offered £20k at the death but it was turned down. There just wasn't any more money there to offer more.

We don't have an overdraft facility no? Or ability to get a loan? I would hate for the club to really need cash if its that bad we can't raise 40k.

[Jim44]

We don't have an overdraft facility no? Or ability to get a loan? I would hate for the club to really need cash if its that bad we can't raise 40k.

A sexy gung ho businessman would raise 40k, no probs. :-)

[Jim44]

Don't think its meaningless at all, he's signed the deal which will take affect after this season ends.

My understanding was that a pre-contract was a mutual agreement of intent and not a binding contact. I stand corrected.

[Thecat23]

Wylde SHOULD be a Hibs player right now. Pathetic how that one never materialized. The board seriously need to question themselfs.

Bolton's fault 100%. Everything was agreed until they changed the terms and Hibs couldn't afford it. As much as the board frustrates me they really did try their best on this deal.

[frazeHFC]

Just saw on BBC Alba he got forward well and a nice finish today, will hopefully next season provide the goal threat from midfield we miss! :agree:

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

He will be a very good addition next season. A midfielder who can score goals, not had one of those for a while.

[PeterboroHibee]

I was at the game yesterday and Craig played in CM. He was outstanding, getting stuck in all game which the United players struggled with, and he had good delivery and pushed forward well. I really hope weve signed him to play in the middle rather than out wide as from the few times Ive seen him, I think he can be a little bit wasted on the wing.

[God Petrie]

Says a lot about his attitude that he seems to be playing so well during meaningless games for a club he's about to leave.

[patch1875]

I was at the game yesterday and Craig played in CM. He was outstanding, getting stuck in all game which the United players struggled with, and he had good delivery and pushed forward well. I really hope weve signed him to play in the middle rather than out wide as from the few times Ive seen him, I think he can be a little bit wasted on the wing.


No doubt we will play him in the wrong position :rolleyes:

[Vault Boy]

I was at the game yesterday and Craig played in CM. He was outstanding, getting stuck in all game which the United players struggled with, and he had good delivery and pushed forward well. I really hope weve signed him to play in the middle rather than out wide as from the few times Ive seen him, I think he can be a little bit wasted on the wing.

Hopefully he is played in the middle. Luckily, Harris has really started to establish the left wing as his own, as long as he keeps up these very impressive performances it should be enough to keep Craig out of that position. We still have Cairney who can play out there too and it's yet to be seen who we'll be pursuing in the transfer market so I should think we'll see him in the centre.

[down-the-slope]

Craig and Claros would be a good sitting / pushing on combination if Jorge stays

[Greendub]

Hopefully Robertson can find some kind of form, him and Craig would be a decent centre pairing

[Bay Area Hibees]

Aye and we have a millionaire owner who doesn't give a **** about us fans, as long as his books balance. Getting sick of this. If he has no interest in Hibs, get rid

Who are you gig to replace him with?

Seriously , who do you have anyone in mind?

I don't see any sugar daddies out there wiling put money into er.

Go ahead and suggest some solutions or individuals.

[blackpoolhibs]

Who are you gig to replace him with?

Seriously , who do you have anyone in mind?

I don't see any sugar daddies out there wiling put money into er.

Go ahead and suggest some solutions or individuals.

While i dont know anyone who wants to replace STF, he in my opinion keeps funding a club thats been run very shoddily football wise by the people he put in charge. We also have lost money which he has had to make good every time.

Now as you say, they are not forming a queue outside the ground wanting to invest, but who in their right mind is happy with the way our club has been run recently?

I now wait on those quoting Hearts Leeds and Portsmouth as examples of how not to run a club, when we all know thats the only other option to what we have now. :rolleyes:

[Big Ed]

While i dont know anyone who wants to replace STF, he in my opinion keeps funding a club thats been run very shoddily football wise by the people he put in charge. We also have lost money which he has had to make good every time.

Now as you say, they are not forming a queue outside the ground wanting to invest, but who in their right mind is happy with the way our club has been run recently?

I now wait on those quoting Hearts Leeds and Portsmouth as examples of how not to run a club, when we all know thats the only other option to what we have now. :rolleyes:

Whoever runs the day to day business, whether it be Petrie, the board or the Manager, suffers from the same problem that constantly besets our club: our ambition exeeds our budget.

[Northernhibee]

Who are you gig to replace him with?

Seriously , who do you have anyone in mind?

I don't see any sugar daddies out there wiling put money into er.

Go ahead and suggest some solutions or individuals.

Apparently fan ownership worked for Barca... :greengrin:cb:lurksub:

[blackpoolhibs]

Whoever runs the day to day business, whether it be Petrie, the board or the Manager, suffers from the same problem that constantly besets our club: our ambition exeeds our budget.

That does not seem to hamper St johnstone/Inverness/Motherwell/Ross County? Are you saying its impossible to get a decent team together on what we pay, i'd suggest otherwise?

[Big Ed]

That does not seem to hamper St johnstone/Inverness/Motherwell/Ross County? Are you saying its impossible to get a decent team together on what we pay, i'd suggest otherwise?

I'm saying nothing of the sort: the teams that you have listed, and their current league positions, are clear evidence that it is possible.

You referred to STF's investment in Hibs and how that money has been wasted: that is not something that has happened this season alone, so I assumed that you were talking about something a bit longer term.

These teams are as likely to have a bad season next season as a good one, because, with the exception of Celtic, all SPL clubs are run in a similar manner: a combination of youth team products and comparatively poor paid players.

[1875Hibees]

How long a contract did he agree to sign?

[Viva_Palmeiras]

If I remember correctly it was A4 ;)

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm saying nothing of the sort: the teams that you have listed, and their current league positions, are clear evidence that it is possible.

You referred to STF's investment in Hibs and how that money has been wasted: that is not something that has happened this season alone, so I assumed that you were talking about something a bit longer term.

These teams are as likely to have a bad season next season as a good one, because, with the exception of Celtic, all SPL clubs are run in a similar manner: a combination of youth team products and comparatively poor paid players.

I'd suggest those clubs mentioned DO punch their weight and often punch above it much more regularly than we do. All on a budget smaller than ours, this suggests to me they are being run a little better than we have?

I cant understand STF saying he's happy with how Petrie and the board were running the club, when we have clearly under performed regularly under their control?

What STF says and whats happening on the park just does not add up for me.

[SlickShoes]

I'd suggest those clubs mentioned DO punch their weight and often punch above it much more regularly than we do. All on a budget smaller than ours, this suggests to me they are being run a little better than we have?

I cant understand STF saying he's happy with how Petrie and the board were running the club, when we have clearly under performed regularly under their control?

What STF says and whats happening on the park just does not add up for me.

What Tom Farmer considers as "running the club well" - Hibs exist, we aren't in debt, we have a future.

What you consider "running the club well" - finishing 5th or above, winning cups, being in Europe.

[Part/Time Supporter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL74Od941fA

[3pm]

Good video.

He'll be decent.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Good video.

He'll be decent.

Craig always seemed to do well against us, personally can't wait to see him in a Hibs jersey next season.....

[3pm]

Craig always seemed to do well against us, personally can't wait to see him in a Hibs jersey next season.....

Is he a jambo?

[Baldy Foghorn]

Is he a jambo?

No idea R, just think he will enhance our team.....

[3pm]

No idea R, just think he will enhance our team.....

And that's what it's ultimately about.

4 goals since he signed. Certainly something our midfield needs....goals.

[Bleeds green]

ANOTHER cracking 25 yard strike from Craig today....very excited to see him in a hibs strip next season a much needed goalscoring midfielder GGTTH

[Onceinawhile]

Is he a jambo?

Fairly sure he's actually a Hibs fan.

Not sure what all this scoring goals from midfield is about though.

[JohnStephens91]

Is he a jambo?

Liam Craig is not a Jambo. I know people from the same region as him and they all say that he isn't a Hearts fan. Anyway I reckon he'll not like them very much as a certain contingent of them constantly abuse him because of his brother being gay :rolleyes:

[Bleeds green]

Who gees a *^%# who he supported as a boy!! He's signed for hibs and looks to be a cracking addition

[neilmartinrocks]

I was told a while back that he and muzz both lean towards the hibs.
Might be right might be ***** but he aint no yam.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Liam Craig is not a Jambo. I know people from the same region as him and they all say that he isn't a Hearts fan. Anyway I reckon he'll not like them very much as a certain contingent of them constantly abuse him because of his brother being gay :rolleyes:

Like their manager then?! Then again, they just don't get irony, do they

[Andy74]

ANOTHER cracking 25 yard strike from Craig today....very excited to see him in a hibs strip next season a much needed goalscoring midfielder GGTTH

Well we will soon knock that nonsense out of him!

[rcarter1]

Deegan will keep him straight, or is that sideways?

[West hamBERNIAN]

Liam Craig is not a Jambo. I know people from the same region as him and they all say that he isn't a Hearts fan. Anyway I reckon he'll not like them very much as a certain contingent of them constantly abuse him because of his brother being gay :rolleyes:

I'm fairly sure I remember him being a Celtic fan, he's from the same village as my gran was ,chirnside in the borders. Used to go there a lot and play football with all the guys there.

[Stevie Reid]

Really looking forward to seeing him in our midfield next season. Skilful, hard working and with a great attitude and eye for goal, he'll help continue our progression.

[Godsahibby]

Was very impressed with Stevenson yesterday, I did however think his game lacks an attacking edge and we missed out a few times yesterday when he got into great positions around the box. I think Liam Craig will fit perfectly into the role on the left Stevenson was playing yesterday and will give us a lot more creativity and goals. Im actually pretty excited about out midfield for next season.

:flag:

[joe breezy]

Like their manager then?! Then again, they just don't get irony, do they

They are pretty thick - but then again so are the Hibs fans that were going in about Gary Locke's brother being gay.

[number9dream]

Was very impressed with Stevenson yesterday, I did however think his game lacks an attacking edge and we missed out a few times yesterday when he got into great positions around the box. I think Liam Craig will fit perfectly into the role on the left Stevenson was playing yesterday and will give us a lot more creativity and goals. Im actually pretty excited about out midfield for next season.

:flag:

LC will not want to play on the left. His best position is through the middle, driving forward and picking up scraps on the edge of the penalty box.

[hfc rd]

LC will not want to play on the left. His best position is through the middle, driving forward and picking up scraps on the edge of the penalty box.


This. His best position indeed is CM. Would therefore like to see a winger signed up. Humphrey from Motherwell?

[Andy74]

LC will not want to play on the left. His best position is through the middle, driving forward and picking up scraps on the edge of the penalty box.

St Johnstone have used him wide regularly. I don't really see him as an all round central midfielder and if we still have Claros, Taiwo and Thomson then he will play where he can get a game!

[bringbackjoeT!!]

I can confirm he was a celtic fan in his school days but at one stage played for the jambos at youth level before joining ipswich

[Swedish hibee]

Was watching a game live on Hibs TV and he was in the stand watching the Hibs game, so when no game for St Johnstone he came to watch his new team. Good attitude from the man :aok:

But I'm pretty sure we got beat or drew, so must have been sh**ing himself!

If him and Leigh are our only signings- I'll be delighted :not worth

[jamieross]

Liam Craig is not a Jambo. I know people from the same region as him and they all say that he isn't a Hearts fan. Anyway I reckon he'll not like them very much as a certain contingent of them constantly abuse him because of his brother being gay :rolleyes:

Certainly not a jambo. Source: His brother who's good mates with my missus.

[leithsansiro]

He's always played well against us and puts in a decent return of goals from midfield. I like him, doesn't matter who he supports if he plays well for us.

[Craig_in_Prague]

We should be looking at more of their players, or perhaps their scout?

[J-C]

In this day and age, is it so important to know who supported who when it comes to signing players, I'd have thought it was more important that any said player we're looking at was good enough to take Hibs forward.

[RoxburghHibs]

Can we expect to see these guys paraded soon? Friday always feels like a good day to unveil new signings for some reason :greengrin

[R'Albin]

Do we not usually wait until they've officially signed before parading guys?

[RCNG]

Contracts start on 1st July don't they? So I'd expect it then.

[RoxburghHibs]

Ah yes off course!!! Sorry totally forgot their contract begins on 1st July!!!

[IFONLY]

Contracts start on 1st July, so can they play in the Dumbarton friendly given that they will not officially be Hibs players.

[MyJo]

Contracts start on 1st July, so can they play in the Dumbarton friendly given that they will not officially be Hibs players.

I think it only matters for official league and cup games that the players are registered, friendlies are where trialists and everything get played so won't be an issue

[Franck Stanton]

Hibs, [as most Clubs], have an 11.00a.m. Friday press conference every week.

[JimBHibees]

Interesting wee bit on Liam on Hibs site.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130627/craig-buzzing-for-europe_2262950_3221933

[HibeeMG]

I like him. Speaks very well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_a1g476Bps

[Vault Boy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_a1g476Bps&feature=c4-overview&list=UUXKLs14yjDc5s7GJ1txkWxw Keeping number 10 from the looks of it.

[The Sundance Kid]

Does anyone know when his contract lasts to? Can't seem to find it anywhere

[Johnny_Leith]

Will be a good player for us I think.

[brydekirk]

Does anyone know when his contract lasts to? Can't seem to find it anywhere

Sure it's 2 years.