The Leigh Griffiths Mega Thread (latest: new contract signed with Wolves)

[darwenhibby]

Is he not on holiday with his mates! Just finished Scotland duty can't see him being back on time for pre season never mind a kit launch

[Albanian Hibs]

Is he not on holiday with his mates! Just finished Scotland duty can't see him being back on time for pre season never mind a kit launch

Not sure if he is on holiday. His son was born 2 nights ago so Im sure he would have been around for his birth.

[#FromTheCapital]

Not sure if he is on holiday. His son was born 2 nights ago so Im sure he would have been around for his birth.

This is Leigh Griffiths we're talking about, he was probably in Magaluf impregnating another lassie while his latest was popping out :agree:

[Aldo]

This is Leigh Griffiths we're talking about, he was probably in Magaluf impregnating another lassie while his latest was popping out :agree:

Does he no just have to look at one and BANG!!

[YehButNoBut]

This is Leigh Griffiths we're talking about, he was probably in Magaluf impregnating another lassie while his latest was popping out :agree:

:agree: He was on Twitter at the weekend saying he was off to Maga for a week.

[Hibby Gav]

:agree: He was on Twitter at the weekend saying he was off to Maga for a week.

He's on twitter right now going mental about a story in the papers about him? Anybody seen anything?

[YehButNoBut]

Could only see this which is similar to the DR report 2 days ago.

Looking at the comments below Wolves fans seem quite keen to give him a chance this season.

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/11/leigh-griffiths-assured-hes-in-wolves-plans/

Leigh's tweet below, don't know what that is about.

leigh griffiths ‏@LeighG28 Protected account Lazy as **** journo's again! Can't you put a proper ****ing story in the paper instead of it being me ?? Useless pricks

[JimBHibees]

He really needs to stay away from social media.

[Speedway]

heard a wee rumour sparky will be launching the new away kit and his new deal at the club :hibees

That would mean July 10th.

[J-C]

He really needs to stay away from social media.

Ah but last time he was on twitter, he cocked things up with his wee racist rant and didn't enamour himself with Wolves hierarchy, same again without the racist guff please Leigh, then Wolves will want you to go at any price.

[Hibby Gav]

He really needs to stay away from social media.

You're right, If I was Wolves I'd transfer list him right now ! :wink:

[Frazerbob]

Two thoughts on that report.....

1. IF he did miss the birth to go on the lash with his mates then that is pretty poor form.

2. Delighted that The Sun contacted Wolves for their thoughts, can only be good for us if they think Sparky is behaving like a twat again.

[YehButNoBut]

He's going to need a big wage to support all these kids. :greengrin

[mutley]

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4965055/Fourth-baby-to-three-mums-Im-Leigh-ving-the-country.html

Complete non-story. Just says how he was in Magaluf rather than at the baby's birth, talks a bit about the 4 kids 3 mums angle and then copies and pastes a few congratulatory tweets. Apparently that counts for the news these days :rolleyes:

There is something similar in the Daily Record, page 19 ( I know I know it's a crap paper but I didn't buy it)

[silverhibee]

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4965055/Fourth-baby-to-three-mums-Im-Leigh-ving-the-country.html

Complete non-story. Just says how he was in Magaluf rather than at the baby's birth, talks a bit about the 4 kids 3 mums angle and then copies and pastes a few congratulatory tweets. Apparently that counts for the news these days :rolleyes:

It was only last week that he was saying he was desperate to be there for the birth of his child as he had missed out on the other births due to football commitments, now i know football players don't get much holiday time but ffs surely you should as a dad be at the birth of your child if possible and not partying with mates on holiday.

Just my thoughts as a dad myself.

[Pretty Boy]

It was only last week that he was saying he was desperate to be there for the birth of his child as he had missed out on the other births due to football commitments, now i know football players don't get much holiday time but ffs surely you should as a dad be at the birth of your child if possible and not partying with mates on holiday.

Just my thoughts as a dad myself.

Would agree with this.

Whilst a Dad missing the birth of his child isn't exactly newsworthy, it is pretty poor from Leigh.

[The_Horde]

He's definitely in maga as my pal seen him there last night.

[since90plustwo]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-makes-u-turn-staying-4304777

thanks for the memories :not worth

[Big_Franck]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-makes-u-turn-staying-4304777

thanks for the memories :not worth

These quotes are nothing new. As has been said previously he would be doing himself no favours by being disrespectful to Wolves in the press. Still hopeful that we can get him back as having just broken in to the Scotland squad I can't believe he will want to play in League 1.

[Hibs7]

Check out the Griffiths mega thread

[500miles]

Would agree with this.

Whilst a Dad missing the birth of his child isn't exactly newsworthy, it is pretty poor from Leigh.

To be fair, he has a fairly unorthodox relationship with the mother. They don't seem to be a couple, and she maintains a better relationship with one of the other mothers than she does with Leigh. Plus, if you insist on having, not one, but two kids with Leigh Griffiths, maybe you aren't really after the sort of guy that will act like the doting boyfriend or father.

Leigh isn't a clever laddie, and he comes from a dysfunctional background. He's not clever enough to see the dysfunction, so to him, having 40 kids by 41 different women isn't anything to worry about. At least, unlike a lot of guys in his position - he pays for it.


I look forward to our Scottish Cup winning team in 20 years time though.

................Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
................Griffiths.Griffiths

Subs.
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Lewis Stevenson

[Geo_1875]

To be fair, he has a fairly unorthodox relationship with the mother. They don't seem to be a couple, and she maintains a better relationship with one of the other mothers than she does with Leigh. Plus, if you insist on having, not one, but two kids with Leigh Griffiths, maybe you aren't really after the sort of guy that will act like the doting boyfriend or father.

Leigh isn't a clever laddie, and he comes from a dysfunctional background. He's not clever enough to see the dysfunction, so to him, having 40 kids by 41 different women isn't anything to worry about. At least, unlike a lot of guys in his position - he pays for it.


I look forward to our Scottish Cup winning team in 20 years time though.

................Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
................Griffiths.Griffiths

Subs.
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Lewis Stevenson

But would they pass the ball?

[clerriehibs]

To be fair, he has a fairly unorthodox relationship with the mother. They don't seem to be a couple, and she maintains a better relationship with one of the other mothers than she does with Leigh. Plus, if you insist on having, not one, but two kids with Leigh Griffiths, maybe you aren't really after the sort of guy that will act like the doting boyfriend or father.

Leigh isn't a clever laddie, and he comes from a dysfunctional background. He's not clever enough to see the dysfunction, so to him, having 40 kids by 41 different women isn't anything to worry about. At least, unlike a lot of guys in his position - he pays for it.


I look forward to our Scottish Cup winning team in 20 years time though.

................Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
Griffiths..Griffiths.Griffiths..Griffiths
................Griffiths.Griffiths

Subs.
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Griffiths
Lewis Stevenson

40 kids by 41 women??? Not even le god could.have managed that, and.him with a direct line too!

[500miles]

40 kids by 41 women??? Not even le god could.have managed that, and.him with a direct line too!

Griffiths is a miracle in reproduction.

[Ross4356]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-makes-u-turn-staying-4304777

Sorry guys

[brydekirk]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-makes-u-turn-staying-4304777

Sorry guys
Nothing new their

[Geo_1875]

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-makes-u-turn-staying-4304777

Sorry guys

Already been printed in the Scotsman as part of the Scotland game.

He's hardly likely to tell them he can't wait to get up the road, Jackett's a **** and Wolves are *****.

[KeithTheHibby]

What if his missus went a few weeks early? Perhaps we should cut the guy some slacl till we know the facts!

[LancashireHibby]

What if his missus went a few weeks early? Perhaps we should cut the guy some slacl till we know the facts!
What, his missus is pregnant as well?!

[YehButNoBut]

Maybe he only had time to squeeze this 1 week break in as he'll be back at training next week with us. :pray:

[Albanian Hibs]

What if his missus went a few weeks early? Perhaps we should cut the guy some slacl till we know the facts!

She did. 4 weeks early.

[dp00]

What if his missus went a few weeks early? Perhaps we should cut the guy some slacl till we know the facts!

She has however been in hospital for a.wee while and was due to give birth before he went to magq

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[Andy74]

Latest tweets are that he is buzzing for going back and escaping issues up here. That will be that.

[GordonHFC]

Sparky tweeting

"Buzzing to get back down the road to wolves and knuckle down but also to get away from the **** up here!
#freshstart, #newchallenge"

Looks like the games a bogey then.

[Andy74]

Sparky tweeting

"Buzzing to get back down the road to wolves and knuckle down but also to get away from the **** up here!
#freshstart, #newchallenge"

Looks like the games a bogey then.

Forget him. He's obsessed with the twitter and press thing and if that's his priority to escape then good luck to him having the same profile and success at Wolves as he could have got here. So much for all he wanted to do was play for Hibs.

[SMAXXA]

Sparky tweeting

"Buzzing to get back down the road to wolves and knuckle down but also to get away from the **** up here!
#freshstart, #newchallenge"

Looks like the games a bogey then.

To be fair I think hes got some bridges to build down there so he will have to be saying a lot of this stuff to appease the Wolves fans. If he stays there then good luck to him.

[GordonHFC]

Forget him. He's obsessed with the twitter and press thing and if that's his priority to escape then good luck to him having the same profile and success at Wolves as he could have got here. So much for all he wanted to do was play for Hibs.

Agreed Andy. Onwards and Upwards as they say :aok:

[SteveHFC]

Sparky tweeting

"Buzzing to get back down the road to wolves and knuckle down but also to get away from the **** up here!
#freshstart, #newchallenge"

Looks like the games a bogey then.

:(

[Heisenberg]

Forget him. He's obsessed with the twitter and press thing and if that's his priority to escape then good luck to him having the same profile and success at Wolves as he could have got here. So much for all he wanted to do was play for Hibs.

I can't help but feel the same.

[SaulGoodman]

Sparky tweeting

"Buzzing to get back down the road to wolves and knuckle down but also to get away from the **** up here!
#freshstart, #newchallenge"

Looks like the games a bogey then.

If there was ever a player that should avoid Twitter it should be Griffiths, he can't help himself when he's on it

[Hibs7]

So much for all that " I want to play for Hibs .. I love it here !!! "

[NOLA]

Do they have Tescos in wolverhampton?

[Hibernia Na Eir]

enjoy Brunton Park Leigh.

Your far too good for that League :agree:

[Just_Jimmy]

Anyone turning on him now is bang out of order. We knew the score before the end of the season. The lads a hibs guy without any doubt he loves this club as much as any of us. If things get sorted out between wolves and us he'll be back in a flash but until that point he has to be professional in case hes stuck at wolves.

Whos to say his latest comments are in the knowledge hibs have said it cant happen to wolves?

Hibs want griffiths, griffiths wants hibs but wolves stand in the way so until both parties and reach an agreement with wolves leigh has to just get on with it. Doesnt mean his desire to play for hibs is any less.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Anyone turning on him now is bang out of order. We knew the score before the end of the season. The lads a hibs guy without any doubt he loves this club as much as any of us. If things get sorted out between wolves and us he'll be back in a flash but until that point he has to be professional in case hes stuck at wolves.

Whos to say his latest comments are in the knowledge hibs have said it cant happen to wolves?

Hibs want griffiths, griffiths wants hibs but wolves stand in the way so until both parties and reach an agreement with wolves leigh has to just get on with it. Doesnt mean his desire to play for hibs is any less.

Well said. A few spoilt wee brat responses posted already, toys oot the pram.

[Andy74]

Well said. A few spoilt wee brat responses posted already, toys oot the pram.

Where?

His last tweet was quite clear about fresh starts and getting away from crap up here. That's not someone desperate to stay here. The reactions so far have been just to move as it doesn't look likely he is going to be pushing to come back here.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Yourself.

What's his social networking got to so with him staying with the club he's contracted.

NOLA and Hibs7 idiom naming names.

[3pm]

Where?

His last tweet was quite clear about fresh starts and getting away from crap up here. That's not someone desperate to stay here. The reactions so far have been just to move as it doesn't look likely he is going to be pushing to come back here.

I agree.

Players move, especially good ones. My only thing is that I don't like them saying 'I want to stay' then go.

I don't know the circumstances though so no idea what has happened behind closed doors.

[mjhibby]

If there was ever a player that should avoid Twitter it should be Griffiths, he can't help himself when he's on it

Is leigh not referring not his name always being in the papers here about non footballing matters.From what i hear he will be back up in a flash if it can be sorted out.If i was a betting man id say it will be near the end of the transfer window but as in all things hibs you never can be sure. Im sure pat will have two scenarios of either signing leigh again or getting someone to replace him.Just the usual humdrum transfer window then.....not.

[Pretty Boy]

If he wants to stay at Wolves then that's up to him.

Personally think it's a big mistake but it's his choice and his career will be decided by whether it was the right one.

Good luck to him, he gave Hibs plenty and the club gave him plenty in return.

[SaulGoodman]

Is leigh not referring not his name always being in the papers here about non footballing matters.From what i hear he will be back up in a flash if it can be sorted out.If i was a betting man id say it will be near the end of the transfer window but as in all things hibs you never can be sure. Im sure pat will have two scenarios of either signing leigh again or getting someone to replace him.Just the usual humdrum transfer window then.....not.

The only reason his names in the papers all the time is because of the way he behaved on social media before Hibs done the right thing and banned him from it.

The fact Wolves have already let him back on it should show Leigh what club really cares about him.

[Heisenberg]

I'd guess that he now knows we can't afford him. It's a shame but we'll move on like we have before. Good luck Leigh and thanks for the goals and memories.

[VivaHiberña]

Anyone turning on him now is bang out of order. We knew the score before the end of the season. The lads a hibs guy without any doubt he loves this club as much as any of us. If things get sorted out between wolves and us he'll be back in a flash but until that point he has to be professional in case hes stuck at wolves.

Whos to say his latest comments are in the knowledge hibs have said it cant happen to wolves?

Hibs want griffiths, griffiths wants hibs but wolves stand in the way so until both parties and reach an agreement with wolves leigh has to just get on with it. Doesnt mean his desire to play for hibs is any less.

:agree:

We can't forget that he has put up with a lot of s**** when he's here, from the press and them. I don't doubt that he wants to play for Hibs, but if it's not to be then he has to be diplomatic, win some support at Wolves and try and draw on the positives.

[Andy74]

:agree:

We can't forget that he has put up with a lot of s**** when he's here, from the press and them. I don't doubt that he wants to play for Hibs, but if it's not to be then he has to be diplomatic, win some support at Wolves and try and draw on the positives.

That tweet wasn't too diplomatic towards Hibs fans though was it? He's maybe been spending some time with Matt Doherty.

[R'Albin]

That tweet wasn't too diplomatic towards Hibs fans though was it? He's maybe been spending some time with Matt Doherty.

To be fair, he retweeted a load of Hibs fans a few days ago. I'm almost certain that comment was aimed at the media.

https://twitter.com/LeighG28

[Andy74]

To be fair, he retweeted a load of Hibs fans a few days ago. I'm almost certain that comment was aimed at the media.

https://twitter.com/LeighG28

It was but he must be aware Hibs fans , following what he said previously have been hoping he was trying to stay. He's quite happily now telling all he can't wait to get away. Aimed at the media or not his lack of awareness is poor. Anyway my initial point was that if the media or twitter thing is the main thing on his mind then its best we let him get on with it and look elsewhere.

[R'Albin]

It was but he must be aware Hibs fans , following what he said previously have been hoping he was trying to stay. He's quite happily now telling all he can't wait to get away. Aimed at the media or not his lack of awareness is poor. Anyway my initial point was that if the media or twitter thing is the main thing on his mind then its best we let him get on with it and look elsewhere.

Yeah I agree the message could be easily misconstrued. I don't really understand why Wolves have allowed him back on social media, does it really benefit anyone?

[East Coast Hibe]

Leigh isn't a clever laddie, and he comes from a dysfunctional background. He's not clever enough to see the dysfunction

How do you know ?

[harvthehibee]

Just feel he's going to be irreplaceable.:no way: Unless someone can find a hibs laddie who can guarantee 20 goals a season without mentioning Riordan and O'connor. Glad to have watched him play though and there's no bitterness on my part with him going to Wolves, he indicated he wanted to stay on more than one occasion, but if we can't afford him then we have to move on and wish him all the best.

[Billychaotic182]

Just feel he's going to be irreplaceable.:no way: Unless someone can find a hibs laddie who can guarantee 20 goals a season without mentioning Riordan and O'connor. Glad to have watched him play though and there's no bitterness on my part with him going to Wolves, he indicated he wanted to stay on more than one occasion, but if we can't afford him then we have to move on and wish him all the best.


This

[SaulGoodman]

Every player is replaceable. That's the bottom line

[J-C]

I think a lot of fans are upset with Leigh because only a few days ago ( prior to call up ) he was telling everyone he was desperate to get back here and sign up for us, he's now done a complete u turn, what's suddenly changed to make him do this??

By giving all the fans hope then in an instance taking that away shows him in a fairly bad light, if that's his mind made up then we as a team need to move on, thanks for the goals Leigh but you'll now never be the legend you could've been at Easter Road, just another player saying he loves the club to then turn around and not give a monkey's about it or the fans. :confused:

We now hope wee Pat has a few tricks up his sleeves as I can't see Handling or Caldwell being the players to step into the void, we have no money, so where we're going to get a 20+ striker from, god knows, good luck in finding one Pat. :aok:

[Jones28]

Thanks for the memories Leigh!

[SaulGoodman]

Think people are missing the point. We don't need to replace a 20 goal a season striker.

We need to add players that will create more chances and chip in with goals themselves

[Andy74]

Think people are missing the point. We don't need to replace a 20 goal a season striker.

We need to add players that will create more chances and chip in with goals themselves

The six teams above us didn't have Griffiths.

[hibs4thecup1988]

The six teams above us didn't have Griffiths.

:agree:

We will manage in my view. Sign two strikers and a winger. Sorted.

[NOLA]

Yourself.


What's his social networking got to so with him staying with the club he's contracted.

NOLA and Hibs7 idiom naming names.

explain to me how my comment is akin to throwing the toys out the pram?

[Boyle89]

I think a lot of fans are upset with Leigh because only a few days ago ( prior to call up ) he was telling everyone he was desperate to get back here and sign up for us, he's now done a complete u turn, what's suddenly changed to make him do this??

By giving all the fans hope then in an instance taking that away shows him in a fairly bad light, if that's his mind made up then we as a team need to move on, thanks for the goals Leigh but you'll now never be the legend you could've been at Easter Road, just another player saying he loves the club to then turn around and not give a monkey's about it or the fans. :confused:
:
It's not his fault, if wolves don't want to let him go then he can't go and he can't just say "aw I don't wana play for wolves" that could be a year of his career wasted.
Leigh has done nothing wrong with what he's said, some people just need to get over the fact that he won't be back. Given the choice he would most likely want to be here but it's not his choice. Lets just move on.

[JeMeSouviens]

Everybody is replaceable:

1991 - we lost Andy Goram to the Huns after a crap season when he kept us in the league (well there was reconstruction but he arguably kept us 2nd bottom). Next season we won the league cup and finished 5th.

2006 - lost Riordan *and* O'Connor, won the league cup.

Quite fancy a cheeky league cup next season. :wink:

[SaulGoodman]

The six teams above us didn't have Griffiths.

Exactly :agree: that's the point I was getting at :wink:

[scoopyboy]

Just feel he's going to be irreplaceable.:no way: Unless someone can find a hibs laddie who can guarantee 20 goals a season without mentioning Riordan and O'connor. Glad to have watched him play though and there's no bitterness on my part with him going to Wolves, he indicated he wanted to stay on more than one occasion, but if we can't afford him then we have to move on and wish him all the best.

Last season we scored 49 goals in 38 league matches, not a lot IMO.

If you get three strikers who hit ten each then we are well on our way.

Surely our midfield will score more this coming season and defenders usually chip in with some.

To me its not about replacing a 20 goal striker but the team scoring the same amount or more between them.

If we can score the same amount and concede less then we will be in the top six.

BTW I am still not convinced he will not play for us next season but I doubt it will be in time for Europe.

[SaulGoodman]

Last season we scored 49 goals in 38 league matches, not a lot IMO.

If you get three strikers who hit ten each then we are well on our way.

Surely our midfield will score more this coming season and defenders usually chip in with some.

To me its not about replacing a 20 goal striker but the team scoring the same amount or more between them.

If we can score the same amount and concede less then we will be in the top six.

BTW I am still not convinced he will not play for us next season but I doubt it will be in time for Europe.

Sauce? :wink:

[scoopyboy]

Thanks for the memories Leigh!

He will be back playing in a Hibs shirt.

If not this season then another, but he will be back.

IMO of course:greengrin

[kaimendhibs]

Anyone turning on him now is bang out of order. We knew the score before the end of the season. The lads a hibs guy without any doubt he loves this club as much as any of us. If things get sorted out between wolves and us he'll be back in a flash but until that point he has to be professional in case hes stuck at wolves.

Whos to say his latest comments are in the knowledge hibs have said it cant happen to wolves?

Hibs want griffiths, griffiths wants hibs but wolves stand in the way so until both parties and reach an agreement with wolves leigh has to just get on with it. Doesnt mean his desire to play for hibs is any less.

Well said that man


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[HIBERNIAN-0762]

This thread should be shut down IMO before it all starts getting out of hand

[Bishop Hibee]

Thanks for the memories Leigh. The hat-trick in the away win at Killie in the cup, the semi final winner and the free kick v Hertz in what could be the last ever game at Tiny are enough to guarantee hero status even if you never put on the famous green and white jersey again.

[WhileTheChief..]

I'm not writing his Hibs obituary quite yet.

He will be playing for us by the end of the transfer window.

[Matt92]

All the best to Leigh.

I reckon he will leave us and come back to us towards the twilight of his career O'Connor style (but better...).

Great wee player for us who gave us many great memories and gave his all, would love it if he came back and he could become a legend, but in my eyes he is a "recent legend" up there with Deek, Gaz, Brown and Ivan anyways.

He will rip league 1 apart as well.

He loves us and we love him, but you can't blame the guy if he fancies a new challenge/to make a name for himself down south! He would need to take a wage cut to come to us and given his extraordinary breeding abilities, maybe it isn't feasible for him.

Leigh Leigh Super Leigh :not worth

[J-C]

It's not his fault, if wolves don't want to let him go then he can't go and he can't just say "aw I don't wana play for wolves" that could be a year of his career wasted.
Leigh has done nothing wrong with what he's said, some people just need to get over the fact that he won't be back. Given the choice he would most likely want to be here but it's not his choice. Lets just move on.

I understand he's contracted to Wolves but why tweet saying he's relishing the new challenge, I was never convinced about his return, just hope wee Pat has it well in hand to replace him with a decent striker or two, hopefully Craig will chip in with a few goals too.

[Jim44]

I understand he's contracted to Wolves but why tweet saying he's relishing the new challenge, I was never convinced about his return, just hope wee Pat has it well in hand to replace him with a decent striker or two, hopefully Craig will chip in with a few goals too.

Totally agree and I hope he's going to get in a replacement soon. What's the point in hanging on to the forlorn hope that he might end up with us, only to be disappointed at the last minute before the new season begins. Fenlon should bite the bullet now, declare the lost cause and get out there with a positive aim of replacing him with a decent striker.

[JHFC]

#ThankYouSparky get it trending folks! Lots of people on twitter posting this hashtag.

[3pm]

#getyerarsebackuptheroadLeigh

[JHFC]

#getyerarsebackuptheroadLeigh

or this!

[Green Fish]

It looks as if he's away, what a player. This is crunch time for him, with his history, any bother or callouts with management and he could be back with us pretty soon. I genuinely hope he realises his true potential. Good luck to him, whatever happens.

[hibeedonald]

Sorry but I think Rod could of done more, should of bought him before now.

[mentalhibee]

Has been a joy to watch, thanks sparky! All the best for the future! (Hope he's back at Hibs for next season!)

[SaulGoodman]

Sorry but I think Rod could of done more, should of bought him before now.

We can only buy what we can afford, have you even been watching Whats happening to the Yams?

[Judas Iscariot]

Sorry but I think Rod could of done more, should of bought him before now.

When was that option ever available?

[hungryhibs]

When was that option ever available?


when they said they wanted 150k for him :aok:

[Pretty Boy]

when they said they wanted 150k for him :aok:

Are people still passing this off as FACT?

[hibeemikey21]

Are people still passing this off as FACT?

Yes.

Endof.

/thread.

[hungryhibs]

Are people still passing this off as FACT?


not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

[Lucius Apuleius]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

Hmm, a point that has been raised 1.5 squillion times on here and yet nobody can point us to where it is FACT. End of. Starnge as I thought it would habe been easily findable.

[Pretty Boy]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

Rod knew the details of Leighs contract and knew that without Wolves cooperation a pre contract would never be an option.

He's a pretty astute businessman so how would he make such a basic mistake?

[Godsahibby]

Rod knew the details of Leighs contract and knew that without Wolves cooperation a pre contract would never be an option.

He's a pretty astute businessman so how would he make such a basic mistake?

Wasting your time discussing it, did you not see fact was actually in capitals!

[hibeedonald]

We can only buy what we can afford, have you even been watching Whats happening to the Yams?
A low risk investment, he's broken into the Scotland team now and worth far more than 150k, say we signed him in January on a 3 year deal, and he continued current form, he would be off by next summer to premiership/championship and we would receive a decent fee. This is of course assuming we did have the chance to buy him (which I'm pretty sure we did, even on Wolves forum there fans were certain we had the chance to).

[Lucius Apuleius]

A low risk investment, he's broken into the Scotland team now and worth far more than 150k, say we signed him in January on a 3 year deal, and he continued current form, he would be off by next summer to premiership/championship and we would receive a decent fee. This is of course assuming we did have the chance to buy him (which I'm pretty sure we did, even on Wolves forum there fans were certain we had the chance to).

And I will ask again Donald. Someone point us to where that is said officially and certainly not on Hibs net then I will believe it and join in a Pertie bashing.

[SunshineOnLeith]

Guys, it must be true, they don't let just anyone post things on the Internet FFS! AND, it's been posted in BLOCK CAPITALS. Good enough for me.

Now if you'll excuse me, Mila Kunis is waiting. FACT.

[Kato]

when they said they wanted 150k for him :aok:



Where can I read this?

[Barman Stanton]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

Do you have a link for this 'fact'?

[Fergus52]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

Seen it confirmed a couple of times on the private board that this figure was completely made up by the press.

Do us all a favour and stop talking out your arse :aok:.

[poolman]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out


Bollox, Leigh said himself that the mystical £150.000 was only mentioned in the press and was never an option

[Judas Iscariot]

not passing off as a fact it is a FACT we got offered Leigh for 150k and never took it up rod thought he was being smart by getting him on loan and thought we could have got him on a pre contract now look how that's turned out

This was dreamt up ***** from the weedgia...

If he was EVER available to us for 150k, he'd have been a Hibs player permanently a long, long time ago...

[mutley]

Rod knew the details of Leighs contract and knew that without Wolves cooperation a pre contract would never be an option.

He's a pretty astute businessman so how would he make such a basic mistake?

I think Rod hoped ( as we all did) that Wolves wouldn't want him, and then he would be free to sign for us, but sadly the truth is that it now looks like the new manager down there does want to give Sparky a go and , well that's that really

[Dinkydoo]

Hardly a FACT but I'm certain I read on here that a poster spoke to Rod Behind the Goals prior to a game this season and told him to get the finger out and sign Leigh. Rod, supposedly, replied with "only if you can get a tenner from everybody in the ground".

Even if he did say that, it still doesn't mean that Wolves actually offered Griffiths to us for 150K.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Hardly a FACT but I'm certain I read on here that a poster spoke to Rod Behind the Goals prior to a game this season and told him to get the finger out and sign Leigh. Rod, supposedly, replied with "only if you can get a tenner from everybody in the ground".

Even if he did say that, it still doesn't mean that Wolves actually offered Griffiths to us for 150K.

I find that hard to believe. Rod with a sense of humour ;)

[Dinkydoo]

I find that hard to believe. Rod with a sense of humour ;)

:greengrin

[Stringer]

We need to abandon this thread, Leigh is gone. I want to see X striker could do a job threads.

[Scouse Hibee]

We need to abandon this thread, Leigh is gone. I want to see X striker could do a job threads.


That will be your last post on it then?

[Stringer]

That will be your last post on it then?

We need a replacement for Leigh, he is gone. FACT. We won't get someone as good but let's not despair.

Surely you can sympathize, Suarez is odds on to leave.

[Scouse Hibee]

We need a replacement for Leigh, he is gone. FACT. We won't get someone as good but let's not despair.

Surely you can sympathize, Suarez is odds on to leave.



I would love Leigh to re-sign for us, I don't give a toss about Suarez, should have been emptied long ago IMO.

[Stringer]

I would love to Leigh resign for us, I don't give a toss about Suarez, should have been emptied long ago IMO.

So would I. But it is not going to happen. I really think we need to bring a new striker in soon if we are going to have a remote chance of winning our European tie.

[Scouse Hibee]

So would I. But it is not going to happen. I really think we need to bring a new striker in soon if we are going to have a remote chance of winning our European tie.


Is that fact or just your opinion?

[SaulGoodman]

We need a replacement for Leigh, he is gone. FACT. We won't get someone as good but let's not despair.

Surely you can sympathize, Suarez is odds on to leave.

Well now that you've put that it must be true :boo hoo::greengrin

[Jim44]

A replacement for Griffiths, now, has to be Fenlon's top priority.

[Hibs07p]

Still plenty of time for Sparky to piss off Wolves and their supporters IMO. :greengrin

[Stringer]

Is that fact or just your opinion?

Wolves Chief Exec.

“There is absolutely no way that Wolverhampton Wanderers has any interest other than having Leigh Griffiths here in the summer training with us in preparation for a League One campaign.
“He scored a lot of goals for Hibs and they are the one commodity that everyone wants so why on earth wouldn’t we want to keep him?

[Scouse Hibee]

Wolves Chief Exec.

“There is absolutely no way that Wolverhampton Wanderers has any interest other than having Leigh Griffiths here in the summer training with us in preparation for a League One campaign.
“He scored a lot of goals for Hibs and they are the one commodity that everyone wants so why on earth wouldn’t we want to keep him?


That statement confirms nothing with regard to where Leigh will actually be playing next season!

[Stringer]

That statement confirms nothing with regard to where Leigh will actually be playing next season!

He is basically saying - you don't sell a known goal scorer. Even if he in unhappy there, he is worth the hassle if he gets 10 - 15 goals.

[Scouse Hibee]

He is basically saying - you don't sell a known goal scorer. Even if he in unhappy there, he is worth the hassle if he gets 10 - 15 goals.


:confused: is he?

[Viva_Palmeiras]

:confused: is he?

No he's sending a clear message to any interested suitors Wolves will not let him leave on the cheap - despite the fact he can go for nothing in a year. If Petrie is still in the game then its a public message to see if the moustache will twitch.

[Hibs07p]

No he's sending a clear message to any interested suitors Wolves will not let him leave on the cheap - despite the fact he can go for nothing in a year. If Petrie is still in the game then its a public message to see if the moustache will twitch.

I think Petrie's still chuckling away about Hearts problems, and in a moment of weakness might make a bid to tempt Wolves into a deal. :greengrin

[scoopyboy]

He is basically saying - you don't sell a known goal scorer. Even if he in unhappy there, he is worth the hassle if he gets 10 - 15 goals.

Might have been an idea for Wolves if they had played a known goal scorer.

I'm still not convinced that Sparky will be playing for Wolves.

[Andy74]

No he's sending a clear message to any interested suitors Wolves will not let him leave on the cheap - despite the fact he can go for nothing in a year. If Petrie is still in the game then its a public message to see if the moustache will twitch.

And all Leigh's recent tweets?

All unnecessary if he was still trying to come to us. I don't think we ate on with a shout of this any more.

[3pm]

Might have been an idea for Wolves if they had played a known goal scorer.

I'm still not convinced that Sparky will be playing for Wolves.

Is that just a guess?!

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Might have been an idea for Wolves if they had played a known goal scorer.

I'm still not convinced that Sparky will be playing for Wolves.

I have no inside knowledge but I am still 50/50.

If somebody is not happy at a club do they not just hand in a transfer request? When do clubs nowadays get their own way. If Leigh was to hand in a request and say he is unhappy Wolves would have their hands tied.

Saying that I'm not convinced I would like Leigh to stay. I'd like to see us sign two decent strikers and play with a big man, wee man combo. Somebody like Taylor. Paired with somebody like McGinn at the sheep or McKay from the lesser sheep.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

And all Leigh's recent tweets?

All unnecessary if he was still trying to come to us. I don't think we ate on with a shout of this any more.
That's why I said if. I'd imagine his POY awards and goal scoring exploits (and in key games except the final) will not have gone in unnoticed esp if English clubs are talking young prospects from the likes of Aberdeen.

[Hibdan12]

A replacement for Griffiths, now, has to be Fenlon's top priority.

one word : Konte :greengrin

[eastmainsmsh]

Danny Handling can replace Sparky imo :agree: i know he is still finding his way but if played through the middle i think he will score goals

[essexhibee]

Danny Handling can replace Sparky imo :agree: i know he is still finding his way but if played through the middle i think he will score goals

Love your optimism mate but don't think he could ever replace Sparky to be honest.

[Sir David Gray]

Danny Handling can replace Sparky imo :agree: i know he is still finding his way but if played through the middle i think he will score goals

Steady.

On our budget, it's going to be almost impossible to replace what Leigh Griffiths brought us last season.

Danny Handling may have a bright future in the game but it's unfair to put any pressure on him to replace Griffiths next year.

[iwasthere1972]

Danny Handling can replace Sparky imo :agree: i know he is still finding his way but if played through the middle i think he will score goals

You're obviously joking, pished or Mrs Handling. Maybe even all three.

[ManBearPig]

You're obviously joking, pished or Mrs Handling. Maybe even all three.

:thumbsup:

[Stevie Reid]

Doesn't sound good: -

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/no-way-leigh-griffiths-will-make-hibs-return-1-2969216

[darwenhibby]

Doesn't sound good: -

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/no-way-leigh-griffiths-will-make-hibs-return-1-2969216

Sounds more like "We are going to hold on to him until some matches are fee" It is England version of allisbarry.

[Speedway]

Might have been an idea for Wolves if they had played a known goal scorer.

I'm still not convinced that Sparky will be playing for Wolves.

But do you think if he's not at Wolves then he will be at Hibs, Scoop?

[Andy74]

He has retweeted a mate talking about a chinky. Maybe trying the racist card again. :aok:

[3pm]

Doesn't sound good: -

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/no-way-leigh-griffiths-will-make-hibs-return-1-2969216

Jex Moxey is a fanny. Full of pish for years.

Knowing our luck though, this will be the one thing he gets right.

[R'Albin]

He has retweeted a mate talking about a chinky. Maybe trying the racist card again. :aok:

:thumbsup:

[Gerard]

:thumbsup:

Clearly LG does not fit in at his present club. Perhaps, a new club is required:wink:

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

Leigh retweeted the sky sports tweet about hearts administration !

@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Hearts are to signal their intention to go into administration #SSN

#GGTTH

[AugustaHibs]

Hi Leigh if you're reading! :greengrin:greengrin

http://vvcap.net/db/0CREf6JpgNWufv7OYxqR.jpg

[InterviewLoI]

Is there anything to be said for signing Shefki back and bringing Nade in from East Fife as back up?

[J-C]

Hi Leigh if you're reading! :greengrin:greengrin

http://vvcap.net/db/0CREf6JpgNWufv7OYxqR.jpg


That being said then, Leigh tell Wolves to do one and get yersel back to where you belong, you know it makes sense :greengrin

[Teapot]

http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/wolves-reject-hibs-offer-for-griffiths-870561.aspx

[Saorsa]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130618/wolves-reject-offer-for-leigh_2262950_3212847

[Stevie Reid]

http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/wolves-reject-hibs-offer-for-griffiths-870561.aspx

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130618/wolves-reject-offer-for-leigh_2262950_3212847

[Saorsa]

I guess now we'll really see how keen he was tae be at Hibs when he signs the pre-contract in December. :agree:

[Suburban Hibby]

Well that will be that then. At least the Rodster tried, and for him to issue a statement regarding this it must have been a good effort. You do get the impression Moxey is now stubbornly sticking to having Leigh there, as is his right.

Good luck Griffiths.

[stoneyburn hibs]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130618/wolves-reject-offer-for-leigh_2262950_3212847

Sadly it seems like that will be that, nice try Rod.

[Teapot]

I'm glad this is now put to bed early on so Paddy can focus on a replacement.

[Saorsa]

Better get looking for at least two decent strikers now, we cannae rely on laddies.

[SMAXXA]

Good!!!!! Not that hes not coming back as it would have been fantastic but we can draw a line under it and go forward and focus on other targets. Well done to Hibs for making all these efforts to show how much we wanted Leigh and good luck to Leigh, see you in January :agree:

[SaulGoodman]

Maybe now is a chance to see how well we score goals from other areas, The good thing about Griffiths is that he could score from anywhere, although I thought his one weak point was that he sometimes tried to shoot when he may have been better passing.

So maybe now we might try that a bit more, then again we could be ***ored :duck:

[Since90+2]

As others have said atleast we can now move on and look for a replacement(s).

Thanks for everything Leigh , you gave us some great memories :top marks

[SaulGoodman]

The sad thing is they make it sound as if Wolves stayed up we might've been in with a chance of getting him, that's football I suppose

[Heisenberg]

The sad thing is they make it sound as if Wolves stayed up we might've been in with a chance of getting him, that's football I suppose

I think if they'd have stayed up and Saunders was still the manager he would be a Hibs player right now. Just the way things work out I suppose. Make sure and sign a pre contract in January sparky...

[SlickShoes]

Pretty bad news this, we need to now push on and get a couple of good strikers in as well as still strengthening the team elsewhere, hopefully Leigh plays ***** at Wolves and we can get him on a Pre Contract at christmas.

[Saorsa]

Pretty bad news this, we need to now push on and get a couple of good strikers in as well as still strengthening the team elsewhere, hopefully Leigh plays ***** at Wolves and we can get him on a Pre Contract at christmas.We can get him on a pre-contract then nae matter how he plays, if he wants tae sign it.

[Stevie Reid]

I am disappointed that he's not coming back, but not devastated - I think his goals can be replaced from various other players and am still very hopeful for next season.

It does make his cup final injury all the more hard to take though, having our best player playing with an injury against a Celtic team who were champions, just like with Sauzee in 2001, is extremely bad luck.

[Andy74]

We can get him on a pre-contract then nae matter how he plays, if he wants tae sign it.

If Leigh really wanted to be here he could have made it very difficult for them.

His latest tweets give the impression that although he loved his time here, he is not desperate at all to keep playing here. He will be getting better cash there and I don't think we will see him again unless he really fails dismally down there.

[JimBHibees]

I get the impression that Jackett is a proper manager and will be wanting a real look at someone with his goalscoring ability. Also given he has just started for Scotland he will want to impress down south. Probably seen the last of him however you never know.

[IWasThere2016]

We'll see.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

If Leigh really wanted to be here he could have made it very difficult for them.

His latest tweets give the impression that although he loved his time here, he is not desperate at all to keep playing here. He will be getting better cash there and I don't think we will see him again unless he really fails dismally down there.

I agree with this.

If he'd wanted to stay, why not just slap a transfer request in? Thats what most other footballers do.

I am a little gutted about this after all his desire to stay posts and interviews but i suppose we'll have to move on. The reason mot fans will be gutted is because he has scored so many great goals and given us some great moments. That said, all the best wee man. Show them how to do it down there!!!

It will now be interesting to see who Pat brings in now. We need two strikers now!!!

[JimBHibees]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20130618/wolves-reject-offer-for-leigh_2262950_3212847

Looks like Sparky aint coming back. Some of the wording a little strange and sounds like a bit of positioning however if we have no chance of getting him then lets get a couple of decent strikers in prior to European game.

[Sean1875]

Not the last time we've seen him in the green, he'll be back sooner rather than later :flag:

[Billy Whizz]

I can't see a Scotland international wanting to play in league 1. Player power always wins in the end, in this case I hope fortunately for Hibs

[Andy74]

I can't see a Scotland international wanting to play in league 1. Player power always wins in the end, in this case I hope fortunately for Hibs

Unfortunately the player is clearly looking forward to playing for them now.

[J-C]

Time to move I think, Leigh has made it clear he's wanting to try it in Div1, we need to look forward and 2 strikers are now a priority as we can't be going into next season with 2 unproven teenagers, no matter how much potential they have.

As has been said, if Leigh was desperate to come back, he could've just slapped in a transfer request and made it plain he didn't want to be part of any Wolves set up.

[Billy Whizz]

Time to move I think, Leigh has made it clear he's wanting to try it in Div1, we need to look forward and 2 strikers are now a priority as we can't be going into next season with 2 unproven teenagers, no matter how much potential they have.

As has been said, if Leigh was desperate to come back, he could've just slapped in a transfer request and made it plain he didn't want to be part of any Wolves set up.

How do you know he won't do that. Probably was waiting for Wolves/Hibs to agree something. As it seems to have now fallen through, his next tactic my kick in

[SaulGoodman]

How do you know he won't do that. Probably was waiting for Wolves/Hibs to agree something. As it seems to have now fallen through, his next tactic my kick in

Time to give up unfortunately. He's made it quite clear he wants to play with Wolves

[Squealing pig]

I think he will shine in league 1 , a good level at his age to break into English football. Can't see wolves not coming back up tbh. Then championship where wolves will stay. If he has a good season in the championship he will be a premiership player in 3 years and done it the hard way. Obviously he will have to sign another contract with wolves for this to happen but £££££ a week will secure that.

We will see Leigh playing again when he's about 34. But will he come back without the lure of the Edinburgh derby.

[J-C]

How do you know he won't do that. Probably was waiting for Wolves/Hibs to agree something. As it seems to have now fallen through, his next tactic my kick in

We'll see but don't look good, he could've just told Wolves as soon as they had triggered the extra year he wasn't interested but TBH I think the fact he'll now get regular football there is the big thing in all this.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

You just never know in football, if he really wanted he could just fire in a transfer request and say he wanted to leave but the nature of his tweets suggests he would like to give it a go.

Nowt wrong with that: better money and greater chance of making it!! I wonder if he will get as much coverage in league 1 though...

Anyway, onwards and upwards. At least we can move on now. I feel like i've been dumped by a bird.

[Heisenberg]

Leigh likes to be wanted. As much as Hibs want him (and he supposedly wants to stay) the new Wolves manager has come in and made him feel like he's needed there and is wanted, if we cant agree a fee then he'll not do anything to try and get out if Wolves. Doubt we'll see him again now.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

He clearly wants to give things a try down there. I posted on here a while ago that he was genuinly gutted last summer when Wolves told him he wasn't required. He's now got a good chance to get games down there and prove himself. On a personal level, there's not much left to prove up here. If he has a season in league 1 like the one he's just had then he'll get a big move as a free transfer next summer. Only way he'd possibly be bk at us in Jan/next summer is if he's a total flop next season(extremely unlikely playing at league 1 level)

[007 Mickey Weir]

Get Goodwillie in on loan alongside another new big striker Like Higdon.

Then review Sparky situation in December with the aim to sign him on pre-contract. That would probably force Wolves into agreeing a nominal fee in Jan.

[jacomo]

http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/wolves-reject-hibs-offer-for-griffiths-870561.aspx

“There is no offer which can be made at this time that will change our minds."

Kenny Jackett obviously wants to take a look at LG over pre-season. It may be he doesn't fancy him and makes him available for transfer in August, but if LG does leave Wolves and sign a permanent deal with Hibs he will be taking a pay cut. And he's got mouths to feed!

[Golden Bear]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22951336

:boo hoo:

But I have every confidence that the wee man will be back at ER sooner rather than later.

[PeterboroHibee]

This was inevitable imo, Wolves would be mental to get rid of a player who is far better than anyone currently in their squad. Provided he actually gets given a chance this time, I dont think it would be the worst decision to stay at Wolves, he will score a shed load of goals in League 1 which should raise his profile even more.

In terms of Hibs, Id hope that even though any move for Griffiths appears to have fallen through, we are close to bringing in other options up front. Pre-season starts this week (I think?) and the Europa league games will be along soon enough, we desperately need some first team strikers.

[Stringer]

Has Leigh even handed in a transfer request?

[KiddA]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22951336

:boo hoo:

But I have every confidence that the wee man will be back at ER sooner rather than later.

Gutted about this but Hibs did have an option to sign him at one point. I think they were looking for $150000 but Hibs decided not to do this :rolleyes: really sad really best player we have had in years.

[Peevemor]

Gutted about this but Hibs did have an option to sign him at one point. I think they were looking for $150000 but Hibs decided not to do this :rolleyes: really sad really best player we have had in years.

Pure .net speculation.

[KiddA]

Pure .net speculation.

I hope so, as this would make me feel a little better. I thought this was also quoted in the papers too but it is what it is we need to move on. Lets hope he signs a wee pre contract with us in January :wink: never say never :pray:

[Jim44]

I hope so, as this would make me feel a little better. I thought this was also quoted in the papers too but it is what it is we need to move on. Lets hope he signs a wee pre contract with us in January :wink: never say never :pray:

I suppose this is possible, but chances are, that, if he does the business for Wolves in Div 1, he will be offered a lucrative contract from Wolves or another Championship club he can't refuse. I'm not as confident as some that we will see Griffiths back at ER in the near or medium future.

[SaulGoodman]

Gutted about this but Hibs did have an option to sign him at one point. I think they were looking for $150000 but Hibs decided not to do this :rolleyes: really sad really best player we have had in years.

Trust Rod to deal in Dollars so he could get Leigh cheaper, the cheeky little bugger

[3pm]

Interesting Hibs thought it worrhwhile to bid for him.

[Wilson]

Interesting Hibs thought it worrhwhile to bid for him.

It probably is in an 'if you don't ask you don't get' sense. We had the knowledge that Leigh would actually come to us and with the upheaval at Wolves who was to know whether Leigh would have been surplus to requirements or not? Add to that the outcry from here if we didn't show some interest.

There is no surprise that we would bid. Considering how successful Leigh has been the real surprise would be if we got him.

[ian cruise]

Trust Rod to deal in Dollars so he could get Leigh cheaper, the cheeky little bugger

Was it Canadian dollars?

[YehButNoBut]

I suppose this is possible, but chances are, that, if he does the business for Wolves in Div 1, he will be offered a lucrative contract from Wolves or another Championship club he can't refuse. I'm not as confident as some that we will see Griffiths back at ER in the near or medium future.

There's a fair chance he will score a bucket load in Div 1 next season.

Clayton Donaldson got 20 in that league last season. :greengrin

[neil7908]

Interesting Hibs thought it worrhwhile to bid for him.

Maybe I'm being horribly cynical but I wonder if that has been done in the knowledge that it will almost certainly be turned down but at least the board can let the fans know they have had a go. The comments from Petrie also seemed to be phrased in a way that implied the club had done all they could but now its time to draw a line under the issue.

I'm not necessarily unhappy about that but its interesting that the value of the bid hasn't come out yet - would be very curious to know and I suspect the board wont want to release that info incase it turns out to be a pittance.

Would take an incredible turn of events for him to be back at ER now so I think its time for us to focus on getting a couple quality strikers in.

[NOLA]

cannae believe he doesny like monster munch :rolleyes:

[snooky]

My gut feeling is he'll be back in January.
Let's face it, Wolves need him big time just now and would be mad to sell him.
They're gonna play hardball (and rightly so).
Rod says "Okay, I've made my pitch" (which he apparently has).
Leigh and Rod give each other a :wink: and say "See you next year"
(January for a knock down price or next summer for nowt).

That's what the crystal ball says - hope I'm right. :greengrin

[eastterrace]

My gut feeling is he'll be back in January.
Let's face it, Wolves need him big time just now and would be mad to sell him.
They're gonna play hardball (and rightly so).
Rod says "Okay, I've made my pitch" (which he apparently has).
Leigh and Rod give each other a :wink: and say "See you next year"
(January for a knock down price or next summer for nowt).

That's what the crystal ball says - hope I'm right. :greengrin

youwould need to hope he wasnt a success down there cause if he was then you would have other teams sniffing about offering bigger wages.

[Part/Time Supporter]

Maybe I'm being horribly cynical but I wonder if that has been done in the knowledge that it will almost certainly be turned down but at least the board can let the fans know they have had a go. The comments from Petrie also seemed to be phrased in a way that implied the club had done all they could but now its time to draw a line under the issue.

It has the benefit of preventing comments along the lines of "why have you signed this huddy when Griffiths might be available?" if and when they sign other forwards.


I'm not necessarily unhappy about that but its interesting that the value of the bid hasn't come out yet - would be very curious to know and I suspect the board wont want to release that info incase it turns out to be a pittance.

Wolves say they don't want to encourage bids from anybody else. From Hibs point of view, it would tip their hat to agents and other clubs how much cash they have available to spend.


Would take an incredible turn of events for him to be back at ER now so I think its time for us to focus on getting a couple quality strikers in.

All they can do is replace Griffiths in the aggregate, as there's no way they will be able to find a player of the year candidate and 28 goals from one player. To do it they will need at least one (if not two) experienced strikers with 10-15 goals, more goals from the youngsters (Caldwell, Harris and Handling) and more goals from other areas of the team (particularly Craig).

[number9dream]

Maybe I'm being horribly cynical but I wonder if that has been done in the knowledge that it will almost certainly be turned down but at least the board can let the fans know they have had a go. The comments from Petrie also seemed to be phrased in a way that implied the club had done all they could but now its time to draw a line under the issue.

I'm not necessarily unhappy about that but its interesting that the value of the bid hasn't come out yet - would be very curious to know and I suspect the board wont want to release that info incase it turns out to be a pittance.

Would take an incredible turn of events for him to be back at ER now so I think its time for us to focus on getting a couple quality strikers in.

An appeasement exercise from Rod. When have you ever heard a serious attempt to sign a player end with one undisclosed bid?
Let's hope wee Pat can unearth a tip top striker in the next few weeks...

[Tyler Durden]

It has the benefit of preventing comments along the lines of "why have you signed this huddy when Griffiths might be available?" if and when they sign other forwards.



Wolves say they don't want to encourage bids from anybody else. From Hibs point of view, it would tip their hat to agents and other clubs how much cash they have available to spend.



All they can do is replace Griffiths in the aggregate, as there's no way they will be able to find a player of the year candidate and 28 goals from one player. To do it they will need at least one (if not two) experienced strikers with 10-15 goals, more goals from the youngsters (Caldwell, Harris and Handling) and more goals from other areas of the team (particularly Craig).

We've replaced Fletcher, Stokes etc, don't see why Griffiths will be any different.

I doubt anyone expected Niall McGinn or Billy McKay to hit over 20 last year. My preference would be to focus the budget on one striker rather than 2 - Higdon for example. Put some faith in Caldwell and Handling to alternate as his partner.

We already have Craig and Harris to contribute more from midfield this season.

[Tyler Durden]

Totally agree regarding Hibs "bid" by the way, seems more like clever PR from Rod.

[Sir David Gray]

I hate Wolves.

That is all.

[Andy74]

Totally agree regarding Hibs "bid" by the way, seems more like clever PR from Rod.

Sure.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Petrie probably told Wolves Hibs were prepared to spend XYZ and would they sell for that ... Wolves said no, game over.

I dont know what Wolves are paying him, but I would doubt that Hibs would come close to half of what he is on down there. Lets face it Leigh Griffiths has 3 kids and one on the way. He would be mental not to take the best offer on the table, no matter how much he loves Hibs. If that isnt the major factor in his thinking, it bloody well should be.

Anyway .. its time to move on and we now need to get one or two decent strikers in as soon as possible. Heffernan at Killie looked really good the season before last until injury ruined it for him last season. Forget Higdon, he is heading south I would guess. After those two its hard to tell who we could realisticall go for .... whoever it is it we need to act fast.

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

Totally agree regarding Hibs "bid" by the way, seems more like clever PR from Rod.

I bet he went down via National Express ! Tight ******* !!

[Tyler Durden]

Sure.

I'm not doubting that Hibs did their best to start discussions and would've pushed our budget to the limit to get Griffiths.

What I meant by my "good PR" comment is that the story has been released in a fashion that paints both clubs in a positive light and frees Hibs from any accusations of not doing their utmost to secure Griffiths.
I'm sure Petrie has a good relationship with Moxey and it shows here IMO.

[NOLA]

Petrie probably told Wolves Hibs were prepared to spend XYZ and would they sell for that ... Wolves said no, game over.

I dont know what Wolves are paying him, but I would doubt that Hibs would come close to half of what he is on down there. Lets face it Leigh Griffiths has 3 kids and one on the way. He would be mental not to take the best offer on the table, no matter how much he loves Hibs. If that isnt the major factor in his thinking, it bloody well should be.

Anyway .. its time to move on and we now need to get one or two decent strikers in as soon as possible. Heffernan at Killie looked really good the season before last until injury ruined it for him last season. Forget Higdon, he is heading south I would guess. After those two its hard to tell who we could realisticall go for .... whoever it is it we need to act fast.
4 kids now :wink:, was born premature last week, on the radio said we offered 500k + future sell on, not a bad offer.

[CraigHibee]

4 kids now :wink:, was born premature last week, on the radio said we offered 500k + future sell on, not a bad offer.

that is a decent offer! wolves obv think they have another steven fletcher in the making and can get much much more than that. heres hoping leigh agrees a pre-contract in january with us, however its not looking too good

[hibsbollah]

Ive heard from an unreliable source its happening soon. :dunno:

[Speedway]

Ive heard from an unreliable source its happening soon. :dunno:

What is?

[WestEndHibee]

Ive heard from an unreliable source its happening soon. :dunno:

Even though I know its an "unreliable source" i still get a jolt of excitement. Then again my unreliable sources tell me he's to sign with the yams phoenix club. I just hope your unreliable sources are more reliable than my unreliable sources .

[hibsbollah]

Ive heard from an unreliable source its happening soon. :dunno:

[SaulGoodman]

Ive heard from an unreliable source its happening soon. :dunno:

Are you going to tell us more? Or are you just going to repeat that sentence every 15 minutes? :wink:

[YehButNoBut]

leigh griffiths ‏@LeighG28 House viewing tomorrow....#newpad (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23newpad&src=hash) ������

:boo hoo:

[3pm]

Oh well.

[TheFamous1875]

leigh griffiths â€�@LeighG28 House viewing tomorrow....#newpad (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23newpad&src=hash) í ¼í¿¡í ¼í¿¡í ¼í¿¡

:boo hoo:

Here or there? If there, that's a biggy.


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[GGTTH07]

Now we know he isn't coming back, just now, good luck down south wee man. Absolute brilliant player, top guy, top hibby. Cheers Leigh. It's been a pleasure watching you! :flag:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w_FaVUK-Vuk

[Heisenberg]

The best player we've had for a long time. So much ability and will run himself into the ground for the team too. All the best to him down south. Come back soon Leigh :not worth

[Part/Time Supporter]

Events may have just taken a left turn...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ex-hibs-star-leigh-griffiths-arrested-1972678?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


TROUBLED ex-Hibs star Leigh Griffiths has been arrested and charged by police in connection with an alleged assault. Griffiths allegedly grabbed a 20-year-old man by the throat following a row in Edinburgh city centre on Wednesday afternoon.

It is claimed the 22-year-old became involved in a shouting match with the man. The row escalated and Griffiths has been accused of grabbing the man by his shirt then his throat. It is understood the alleged victim contacted Police Scotland and Griffiths was arrested at his home on Wednesday night.

A source said: “The two men are not known to each other and words were exchanged following remarks made about Griffiths. He reacted but it was all over quickly and there was no serious violence.”

.... [irrelevant stuff about his kids and football career]

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Wait for the facts to come out sad to think Sparky can't walk about town in the AFTERNOON without some buffoon winding him up. What are players to do its not like he was out on the bevvy. Maybe a break from Embra would be good for him - I do feel sorry for him the amount of a buse he takes.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Wait for the facts to come out sad to think Sparky can't walk about town in the AFTERNOON without some buffoon winding him up. What are players to do its not like he was out on the bevvy. Maybe a break from Embra would be good for him - I do feel sorry for him the amount of a buse he takes.

[Callum_62]

Events may have just taken a left turn...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ex-hibs-star-leigh-griffiths-arrested-1972678?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

:giruy: :greengrin

[BarneyK]

That makes sense. A colleague told me that he saw Sparky in St Leonards on Wednesday.

[YehButNoBut]

Maybe just trying his best to get Wolves to bin him. :greengrin

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Wonder if house hunting was in Embra then?

[bingo70]

I've been critical about Griffiths off field behaviour and he probably shouldn't have grabbed the boys shirt but c'mon who goes to the police because they've had there shirt grabbed?

I'd hazzard a guess it was a fud trying to be the big guy and wind him up and wanted a reaction which he got.

[YehButNoBut]

Can someone make sure Wolves know about this, they won't see the Record down there.

Could add here I suppose.

http://www.wolvesforum.co.uk/showthread.php?21439-Griffiths-named-SPL-Player-of-the-Year/page6&p=489528#post489528

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I've been critical about Griffiths off field behaviour and he probably shouldn't have grabbed the boys shirt but c'mon who goes to the police because they've had there shirt grabbed?

I'd hazzard a guess it was a fud trying to be the big guy and wind him up and wanted a reaction which he got.
Is the bam that got off "assaulting" Lennon still kicking about town?

[Jim44]

Can someone make sure Wolves know about this, they won't see the Record down there.

Could add here I suppose.

http://www.wolvesforum.co.uk/showthread.php?21439-Griffiths-named-SPL-Player-of-the-Year/page6&p=489528#post489528


No need for that. This place will be teeming with 'roving' Wolves fans.

[YehButNoBut]

No need for that. This place will be teeming with 'roving' Wolves fans.

More than likely, I wonder how long it will take them to find out.

Hopefully Jackett takes a dim view of this type of thing.

[Judas Iscariot]

How many cases has he got on the go now then?

Racist Tweet..

Shoplifting..

And now assault...

Not the kind of player I'd want at my club, no role model for youngsters at all!

Are you looking in Wolves?

[NOLA]

"Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in" never a dull moment when sparkys about

[SquashedFrogg]

Can someone make sure Wolves know about this, they won't see the Record down there.

Could add here I suppose.

http://www.wolvesforum.co.uk/showthread.php?21439-Griffiths-named-SPL-Player-of-the-Year/page6&p=489528#post489528

Are you for real?

Like many (most), I'd love to see him stay but to encourage people to circulate a story like this is pretty poor. If he decides to go back down to Wolves then he should go with our blessing. He is one of us, who has the chance to make a real name for himself down south and do very well for his family and you want us to stir up bad news before he even gets to Wolves?

:rolleyes:

[SquashedFrogg]

How many cases has he got on the go now then?

Racist Tweet..

Shoplifting..

And now assault...

Not the kind of player I'd want at my club, no role model for youngsters at all!

Are you looking in Wolves?

He's not meant to be a role model. He's a footballer. Parents are meant to be the role model in a youngster's life.

My son isn't interested in what he does off-field and certainly isn't influenced. What he does see is someone on the pitch who is exciting, unorthodox, off-the-cuff, scores wonder goals and plays with a real passion.

[YehButNoBut]

Are you for real?

Like many (most), I'd love to see him stay but to encourage people to circulate a story like this is pretty poor. If he decides to go back down to Wolves then he should go with our blessing. He is one of us, who has the chance to make a real name for himself down south and do very well for his family and you want us to stir up bad news before he even gets to Wolves?

:rolleyes:

Calm down man. :rolleyes:

Do you seriously believe that Wolves will not find out about this.

If anyone will be to blame for screwing up his chance down south it will be Sparky himself by his own actions. (if it's true of course)

[cabbageandribs1875]

Events may have just taken a left turn...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ex-hibs-star-leigh-griffiths-arrested-1972678?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter



i'l put my last dollar on it being a plukey-faced wee yamboid acting the hard man with his gub, sparky collaring him...then running squeling like a wee pink pig to the polis

[Judas Iscariot]

He's not meant to be a role model. He's a footballer. Parents are meant to be the role model in a youngster's life.

My son isn't interested in what he does off-field and certainly isn't influenced. What he does see is someone on the pitch who is exciting, unorthodox, off-the-cuff, scores wonder goals and plays with a real passion.


Whooooosh

So much whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I've been critical about Griffiths off field behaviour and he probably shouldn't have grabbed the boys shirt but c'mon who goes to the police because they've had there shirt grabbed?

I'd hazzard a guess it was a fud trying to be the big guy and wind him up and wanted a reaction which he got.

Those were my initial thoughts too, noise someone up, get a reaction then go running to the polis, what a fud!

[Leishy1995]

Dunno if I should be happy or sad

Edit: @blondie91x: Honestly reporters ought to start doing their job right! I was there and that's exaggerated!! #embarrassing

[itchy07]

I know someone who witnessed this incident and tells the story differently. Posted on Facebook that he saw a ned taking a swing at Leigh. I've suggested he contact the police but he is a hun so not sure if he will.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Dunno if I should be happy or sad

Edit: @blondie91x: Honestly reporters ought to start doing their job right! I was there and that's exaggerated!! #embarrassing

Call me! ;)

[SquashedFrogg]

Whooooosh

Clearly I've made a school-boy error in not reading the previous posts....

Bugger.... :doh:

[SquashedFrogg]

So much whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

Awww FFS!!! What a tragic start to the day!! A double friggin woooooosh!! :spammy:

Right, that's it.... Unplugging my keyboard for the remainder of the day!

The thing is, I normally try so very hard to avoid a 'woooooosh moment' chuckle at those who end up 'woooooshed'.....

[Leishy1995]

Call me! ;)

That's Leigh's girlfriends twitter not mine 😂

[Leishy1995]

Who strangely isn't even blonde.

I have always wondered that

[Judas Iscariot]

Awww FFS!!! What a tragic start to the day!! A double friggin woooooosh!! :spammy:

Right, that's it.... Unplugging my keyboard for the remainder of the day!

The thing is, I normally try so very hard to avoid a 'woooooosh moment' chuckle at those who end up 'woooooshed'.....

It's Friday, I'll let you off :greengrin

[SquashedFrogg]

It's Friday, I'll let you off :greengrin

Much appreciated kind sir...

[YehButNoBut]

Local Press at Wolverhampton have picked up on this now.

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2013/06/21/wolves-striker-leigh-griffiths-arrested-over-assault/

[Makaveli]

Pulling out all the stops to engineer a move? :greengrin

TBH I think Griffiths will end up in a Riordan-type situation where he can only play well for Hibs. He won't get away with any of this stuff anywhere else.

[Part/Time Supporter]

Local Press at Wolverhampton have picked up on this now.

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2013/06/21/wolves-striker-leigh-griffiths-arrested-over-assault/

Fair play to the photograph people on that paper. It must have been difficult for them to find a photo of Griffiths in a Wolves trackie.

:greengrin

[MrRobot]

Petrie probably told Wolves Hibs were prepared to spend XYZ and would they sell for that ... Wolves said no, game over.

I dont know what Wolves are paying him, but I would doubt that Hibs would come close to half of what he is on down there. Lets face it Leigh Griffiths has 3 kids and one on the way. He would be mental not to take the best offer on the table, no matter how much he loves Hibs. If that isnt the major factor in his thinking, it bloody well should be.

Anyway .. its time to move on and we now need to get one or two decent strikers in as soon as possible. Heffernan at Killie looked really good the season before last until injury ruined it for him last season. Forget Higdon, he is heading south I would guess. After those two its hard to tell who we could realisticall go for .... whoever it is it we need to act fast.

He's on around 4k a week at Wolves I think, not any higher than that i don't think.

[East Coast Hibe]

Pulling out all the stops to engineer a move? :greengrin

TBH I think Griffiths will end up in a Riordan-type situation where he can only play well for Hibs. He won't get away with any of this stuff anywhere else.

I think your right.

He is obviously a bit short of brains or else he would not be chasing folk down the bridges and grabbing them by the throat. Racist tweets, stealing lucozade at Tesco, now this. It's never his fault. Why do no other players get in this trouble??

High profile clubs won't put up with this nonsense and pretrty soon he will be on the scrap heap. It's a shame, cause the boy has talent. Unfortunately just not enough brains to deal with it. He will, without fail, follow Riordon and O'Connor onto the scrap heap by the age of 30. However Riordon and O'Connor have a bit cash behind them, a house and car. from what I hear Griffiths has given all his money to the bookies and casino and does not have a pot to piss in.

[Hibs90]

I think your right.

He is obviously a bit short of brains or else he would not be chasing folk down the bridges and grabbing them by the throat. Racist tweets, stealing lucozade at Tesco, now this. It's never his fault. Why do no other players get in this trouble??

High profile clubs won't put up with this nonsense and pretrty soon he will be on the scrap heap. It's a shame, cause the boy has talent. Unfortunately just not enough brains to deal with it. He will, without fail, follow Riordon and O'Connor onto the scrap heap by the age of 30. However Riordon and O'Connor have a bit cash behind them, a house and car. from what I hear Griffiths has given all his money to the bookies and casino and does not have a pot to piss in.

:tee hee: What a load of crap.