Terry Butcher (3 Year Contract Confirmed)

[kentao]

Butcher has spoke to Hibs, and he will be Hibs manager. Players know it as well.

Great news Cat looking forward to the big man in the dugout. Thanks for sharing :D

[shagpile]

Hibs talk to Terry's agent (in between man) , he tells Hibs - he want £xxxxxx and Maurice wants a new suit... Hibs say... we'll offer £xxxx and just a pair of jeans... Agent talks to Terry , Terry says "Yeah sounds good".

Terry honestly says to everyone "I've not spoken to Hibs."


Just about how it works in agent parlance.

[Hibee87]

If we get butcher im reading Inverness are DEMANDING he is not in charge for the game on Satarday.

I would have said out of respect to Inveness, hibs and butcher would maybe say that he would take charge after the game. But with them DEMANDING and the general biterness coming from inverness board over this I hope he IS in place for sat.

[Purehibee_MYB]

Butcher has spoke to Hibs, and he will be Hibs manager. Players know it as well.


Finally someone I can trust with a bit of info on what's going on. :thumbsup:

[bingo70]

If we get butcher im reading Inverness are DEMANDING he is not in charge for the game on Satarday.

I would have said out of respect to Inveness, hibs and butcher would maybe say that he would take charge after the game. But with them DEMANDING and the general biterness coming from inverness board over this I hope he IS in place for sat.

I think Inverness have every right to be bitter about this.

If this was the other way round we'd be raging at our manager being poached.

[SteveHFC]

Finally someone I can trust with a bit of info on what's going on. :thumbsup:

We should welcome him to Hibs. MYB style ;)

[IanM]

I think Inverness have every right to be bitter about this.

If this was the other way round we'd be raging at our manager being poached.

served on melba with a bit hollandaise, i'm sure he'll taste devine

[Purehibee_MYB]

We should welcome him to Hibs. MYB style ;)

Get the flag(s) ready boys!! :flag:

[Treadstone]

I think Inverness have every right to be bitter about this.

If this was the other way round we'd be raging at our manager being poached.

They would if that's the case.

No word from Hibs on this. Butcher denies it to paper types in the Highlands. Only source is a journo with no track record in these type of scoops whose hasn't broke cover, and let the BBC issue their "stand by the story" line.

ICT should take it further provided they can come up with evidence.

[Mikey]

Is "Hibs poached Butcher from ICT' set to become another .net FACT that's used to bash Petrie with?

[SteveHFC]

Get the flag(s) ready boys!! :flag:

And flares;) :faf:

[Part/Time Supporter]

Is "Hibs poached Butcher from ICT' set to become another .net FACT that's used to bash Petrie with?

Only if he's a dud.

:cb

[Aldo]

And flares;) :faf:

Yaaaas. 70's disco party. ;-)

[bingo70]

Is "Hibs poached Butcher from ICT' set to become another .net FACT that's used to bash Petrie with?

Hardly but if this was the hibs manager and was being linked with a move away in the way its happened here I think we'd all be pretty sceptical.

My gut feeling is that this doesn't sound like the way petrie does it, he normally takes his time and makes sure he does it all properly but there's so many people apparently in the know saying we have approached him its certainly looking like we've been a bit underhand here.

Doesn't bother me either way but I don't blame the folk at caley for being pissed off.

[SunshineOnLeith]

Is "Hibs poached Butcher from ICT' set to become another .net FACT that's used to bash Petrie with?


Or, if we don't get him: Petrie wouldn't pay 150k to get Butcher :wink:

[Phil D. Rolls]

If we get butcher im reading Inverness are DEMANDING he is not in charge for the game on Satarday.

I would have said out of respect to Inveness, hibs and butcher would maybe say that he would take charge after the game. But with them DEMANDING and the general biterness coming from inverness board over this I hope he IS in place for sat.

Wow, you've got a short fuse.


Is "Hibs poached Butcher from ICT' set to become another .net FACT that's used to bash Petrie with?

Can't even go about his business in the quiet dignified manner we have become used to. He's losing it, big style. Not Hibs class.

[Saorsa]

Butcher has spoke to Hibs, and he will be Hibs manager. Players know it as well.Your info is usually decent, any idea who's dugout he'll be in this weekend? :greengrin

[NatureBoy]

The longer this drags out the less chance we have of landing TB imo. Hopefully get some concrete news on this today!

[Phil D. Rolls]

Heard Petrie refused to pay Butcher petrol money to come for an interview, talks now stalled till the weekend. ICT not happy about being asked to contribute to post match buffet and drinks, as Rod frantically struggles to plug black hole in clubs finances.

[JimBHibees]

Sounds to me like we will get him probably announced Thursday or so and there will be an agreement that Jimmy Nicholl takes the team Saturday and TB will be in place next week onwards.

[JeMeSouviens]

Butcher & Backpass is all very well .... but are we getting the scout (Marsella)? :I'm waiti

[Saturdays Hero]

The longer this drags out the less chance we have of landing TB imo. Hopefully get some concrete news on this today!


Terry Butcher will be next manager of Hibs 100% guaranteed,as said previous,unless he drops down dead.

[Heisenberg]

I'd guess if we are to get him there's no chance he'll be in before the weekend. Should he come in after that he'll have a good period of time to work with the team before the next game.

[Smiggy 7-0]

I smell SH***

[Craig_in_Prague]

Sounds to me like we will get him probably announced Thursday or so and there will be an agreement that Jimmy Nicholl takes the team Saturday and TB will be in place next week onwards.

Yep.

[Purehibee_MYB]

And flares;) :faf:


Yaaaas. 70's disco party. ;-)

Don't mean to show off but I have a disco ball I can bring... :greengrin

[ancienthibby]

BBC Radio Scotland have stopped carrying this story since the 8.30 sportscast this morning.:cb

[The Sea-gull]

Sounds like it could be happening though there have often been twists in the tail in this sort of thing.

Some reports suggesting that ICT are going to insist he takes over AFTER Saturday's game. Can they do this?

I suppose if he is their manager and is under contract they probably can or threaten to do him from breach of contract but if his contract states he can go to a club if a certain £ of compensation then if it is met surely they have to just let him go and cannot dictate when he can start his job.

[IanM]

it's 13.03pm = where's this 1pm announcement?? :greengrin


if Thecat is right you can still get 1/4 TB next manager - got your mortgage on it?

[Phil D. Rolls]

Terry Butcher will be next manager of Hibs 100% guaranteed,as said previous,unless he drops down dead.


I smell SH***

:agree:

[Thecat23]

Your info is usually decent, any idea who's dugout he'll be in this weekend? :greengrin

I'll be very surprised if he is, but stranger things have happened. But from what I was told, It's done. Just to sort out the mundane stuff.

[The Harp Awakes]

Forth 1 reporting on their 1 pm bulletin that Butcher took training in Inverness as normal this morning. Sounding like bbc reports have been premature.

[scoopyboy]

Couldn't argue about today but the players did not know about it yesterday.

My take is that it may well happen but I can't see Rodders not approaching ICT officially. It's not the way he works.

[stokesmessiah]

I reckon Rod is playing a blinder here.

Its quite clear what is going on. He is leaving until the last possible second so TB can get a lift down on the Caley Thistle bus and he doesn't need to open the biscuit tin for his travel expenses.

[ScottB]

Forth 1 reporting on their 1 pm bulletin that Butcher took training in Inverness as normal this morning. Sounding like bbc reports have been premature.

Didn't Pat take training here the day he left? Not necessarily a barrier to TB joining us today...

[southsider]

I spoke to Rod just before McLeish left for Ibrox and asked why he was allowed to leave whilst under contract. He told me that management contracts were not the same as player contract and that they (managers) could move whenever they wished.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Couldn't argue about today but the players did not know about it yesterday.

My take is that it may well happen but I can't see Rodders not approaching ICT officially. It's not the way he works.

But someone posted earlier that Paul Hanlon had sent his mum a text. :confused:

[JimBHibees]

I reckon Rod is playing a blinder here.

Its quite clear what is going on. He is leaving until the last possible second so TB can get a lift down on the Caley Thistle bus and he doesn't need to open the biscuit tin for his travel expenses.

:faf::faf: Brilliant.

[scoopyboy]

But someone posted earlier that Paul Hanlon had sent his mum a text. :confused:

Paul probably often texts his mum but it won't have been to say that he knew TB was the manager.

[Thecat23]

Paul probably often texts his mum but it won't have been to say that he knew TB was the manager.

Two players I know certainly think it's a done deal? So does an agent. think we will need to wait and see but from what I know Butcher's agent has been the one dealing with Hibs.


Didn't Pat take training here the day he left? Not necessarily a barrier to TB joining us today...

Yep, he took the training the morning he left.

[brian6-2]

Two players I know certainly think it's a done deal? So does an agent. think we will need to wait and see but from what I know Butcher's agent has been the one dealing with Hibs.


who is butchers agent?

[Brightside]

who is butchers agent?

Simon Howie

[GloryGlory]

I'll be very surprised if he is, but stranger things have happened. But from what I was told, It's done. Just to sort out the mundane stuff.

Like getting permission from his current employers to speak to him, you mean? :dunno:

[hibees 7062]

Robert Taylor ‏@InvCourier 28m (http://www.hibs.net/InvCourier/status/397710590736470016) Terry Butcher at his desk in Inverness as normal today. We called it right - no deal with Hibs. But a formal approach is expected.

[brog]

I think Inverness have every right to be bitter about this.

If this was the other way round we'd be raging at our manager being poached.

I wish we had a manager who another club tried to poach! :wink:

[Thecat23]

Like getting permission from his current employers to speak to him, you mean? :dunno:

Haha, I would like to hope so yeah. I personally think he'd be here already if we weren't playing ICT on sat. I think this is what's causing the delay.

[Weststandwanab]

Haha, I would like to hope so yeah. I personally think he'd be here already if we weren't playing ICT on sat. I think this is what's causing the delay.I agree.

[hibees 7062]

Haha, I would like to hope so yeah. I personally think he'd be here already if we weren't playing ICT on sat. I think this is what's causing the delay.

:agree:

[patch1875]

Simon Howie

Hee hee

[silverhibee]

STV/News. Terry Butcher will sit down with the Chairman of ICT this afternoon to thrash out a new deal to keep him with the Highland club.

[hibees 7062]

Simon Howie

:greengrin

[Thecat23]

STV/News. Terry Butcher will sit down with the Chairman of ICT this afternoon to thrash out a new deal to keep him with the Highland club.

I can honestly say I will be astounded if he stays. More so after what I've been told! I'd expect an announcement later to say he's resigned rather than extended a deal.

[IWasThere2016]

Robert Taylor ‏@InvCourier 28m (http://www.hibs.net/InvCourier/status/397710590736470016) Terry Butcher at his desk in Inverness as normal today. We called it right - no deal with Hibs. But a formal approach is expected.

IMHO, a sign terms have been agreed with TB's agent. Next up - a deal with ICT for TB's release..? :dunno:

[Saturdays Hero]

I can honestly say I will be astounded if he stays. More so after what I've been told! I'd expect an announcement later to say he's resigned rather than extended a deal.

Agree 100%

[Thecat23]

IMHO, a sign terms have been agreed with TB's agent. Next up - a deal with ICT for TB's release..? :dunno:

Exactly how I see it.

[Golden Bear]

I can honestly say I will be astounded if he stays. More so after what I've been told! I'd expect an announcement later to say he's resigned rather than extended a deal.


IMHO, a sign terms have been agreed with TB's agent. Next up - a deal with ICT for TB's release..? :dunno:

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

[Mikey]

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

Yep, the "Butcher chose ICT over Hibs" fallout won't be pretty.

[Thecat23]

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

Sadly until he's actually signed 100% anything can happen in football. Right up until the deal is done things can change. Doesn't matter what's been agreed behind the scenes it's the signature that's needed.

Saying that I'm still going with what I was told and he'll be Hibs manager.

[Aldo]

Sadly until he's actually signed 100% anything can happen in football. Right up until the deal is done things can change. Doesn't matter what's been agreed behind the scenes it's the signature that's needed. Saying that I'm still going with what I was told and he'll be Hibs manager.

'In TC we trust'

Wonder who'll be part of the lynch mob should this fall thro??? ;-)

PS think it will do you can relax dude. ;-)

[smurf]

Too much doesn't add up in all of this. Fingers crossed because I think Butcher is what we need.

[Heedersnvolleys]

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

Sorry my childness has came out me, not heard that word since I left school! I canny stop s******ing:faf::faf:

[Thecat23]

'In TC we trust'

Wonder who'll be part of the lynch mob should this fall thro??? ;-)

PS think it will do you can relax dude. ;-)

Haha, i'm going into hiding if this falls through :greengrin

[Hibee87]

This is shaping up to be a nother petrie wouldnt stump up 20k compo so deal fell through. it will soon be FACT we could have got him but for petries tight fistedness

[Thecat23]

This is shaping up to be a nother petrie wouldnt stump up 20k compo so deal fell through. it will soon be FACT we could have got him but for petries tight fistedness

If it falls through I hope folk don't go blaming him. End of the day it's Butcher's decision. Hibs have a budget and I'm no fan of Rod as most of you know but with things like this I think he would do his best to get him.

[Steve20]

STV/News. Terry Butcher will sit down with the Chairman of ICT this afternoon to thrash out a new deal to keep him with the Highland club.

It's beginning to look like Butcher/Butcher's agent has used this situation to get a better deal from Inverness.

[Phil D. Rolls]

My feeling just now is that Butcher is now in the position where fans of two clubs want him as their manager. It's a case of which chairman wants him more, he apparently is giving the ICT bloke the chance to make the opening gambit.

[Jim44]

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

As a founder member of the Hibernian Pessimist Party, I'm preparing myself for a big disappointment. :greengrin

[Spike Mandela]

As a founder member of the Hibernian Pessimist Party, I'm preparing myself for a big disappointment. :greengrin

Couldn't really give a toss either way. If we don't get him we get someone else.:cb

[J-C]

I blame Chick "bluenose" Young, he started it all

[Ozyhibby]

This is shaping up to be a nother petrie wouldnt stump up 20k compo so deal fell through. it will soon be FACT we could have got him but for petries tight fistedness

I heard it was only £10k. Fact.

[Jim44]

It's beginning to look like Butcher/Butcher's agent has used this situation to get a better deal from Inverness.

........................................ or used the situation to get an even better deal from Hibs. :dunno:

[Phil D. Rolls]

As a founder member of the Hibernian Pessimist Party, I'm preparing myself for a big disappointment. :greengrin
That's the best you can hope for. :agree:

[Hibee87]

If it falls through I hope folk don't go blaming him. End of the day it's Butcher's decision. Hibs have a budget and I'm no fan of Rod as most of you know but with things like this I think he would do his best to get him.

I hope folk dont blame him either, I just know it will soon become a FACT like the we could have got leigh for 150k in January FACT

[Leithenhibby]

I hope folk dont blame him either, I just know it will soon become a FACT like the we could have got leigh for 150k in January FACT


Same old, one step forward two steps back..... :rolleyes:

[Caversham Green]

Sadly until he's actually signed 100% anything can happen in football. Right up until the deal is done things can change. Doesn't matter what's been agreed behind the scenes it's the signature that's needed.

Saying that I'm still going with what I was told and he'll be Hibs manager.

I'm wondering if this is ICT playing the press to bump up the compo. It can't be that much with only 6 months left on his contract, but they must know that RP would get lynched if this falls through now and Butcher can't resign now without it looking like Hibs have tapped him up.

[Hibee87]

Same old, one step forward two steps back..... :rolleyes:

I dont get your comment :confused:


I was saying, if we dont get butcher I hope people dont start the rumours of petrie wouldnt stump up the cash, the same as the (false) rumours we could have got sparky for 150k :aok:

[Thecat23]

I'm wondering if this is ICT playing the press to bump up the compo. It can't be that much with only 6 months left on his contract, but they must know that RP would get lynched if this falls through now and Butcher can't resign now without it looking like Hibs have tapped him up.

Could well be, but if Butcher does walk and there is no proof Hibs tapped him other than press speculation ICT won't get a penny. I'd let him go and get something from Hibs.

[Leithenhibby]

Radio Scotland saying - NOWT....:rolleyes:


I dont get your comment :confused:


I was saying, if we dont get butcher I hope people dont start the rumours of petrie wouldnt stump up the cash, the same as the (false) rumours we could have got sparky for 150k :aok:

You did, but Griffiths is gone and won't be back. Get over it... :wink:

[brian6-2]

this threads like an episode of murder she wrote. rod playing the part of jessica fletcher.

nailbiting stuff.

[johnbc70]

So how does it work? If Butcher resigns then is no compensation paid as he is effectively unemployed?

[Hibee87]

Radio Scotland saying - NOWT....:rolleyes:



You did, but Griffiths is gone and won't be back. Get over it... :wink:

Still dont get yoru comment mate, never said he would be back....

[Mikey]

this threads like an episode of murder she wrote. rod playing the part of jessica fletcher.

nailbiting stuff.

Jessica has a bushier tache.

[Peevemor]

Jessica has a bushier tache.

Unless it's "by mutual consent", there'll be compensation due for breach of contract.

[silverhibee]

My money is still on Shiels, his no 2 is still at Hibs, are Hibs just looking to sign Butcher?, or does Malpas Brownlie and the scout guy come in the package with Butcher as well, that would cost Hibs a good amount of money if they were all part of the TB package if they were to come to Hibs, and that would probably mean JN being paid off by the club as well, where is all the money coming from, cheap option for Rod and Board would be bringing in the one man, Kenny Shiels could be that man.

[The Harp Awakes]

Couldn't really give a toss either way. If we don't get him we get someone else.:cb

Pretty much my own thoughts. Part of me thinks Butcher would be a good appointment but have to say I'm not 100% sure. He's done a great job at ICT but his record with other Clubs isn't as good.

[brian6-2]

My money is still on Shiels, his no 2 is still at Hibs, are Hibs just looking to sign Butcher?, or does Malpas Brownlie and the scout guy come in the package with Butcher as well, that would cost Hibs a good amount of money if they were all part of the TB package if they were to come to Hibs, and that would probably mean JN being paid off by the club as well, where is all the money coming from, cheap option for Rod and Board would be bringing in the one man, Kenny Shiels could be that man.

Petrie knows he has to get this right, i think he knows the majority of fans would instantly be against the appointment of Shiels. Which they would.

I dont think it would cost that much to bring in Butcher and his staff, and to be honest it would be the best money the club has spent in a long long time.

[Leithenhibby]

Still dont get yoru comment mate, never said he would be back....

28 pages of Butcher.

Your still harp'n on about how we could have signed LG and Fact, nonsense :wink: That's all, I'm out.

[greenpaper55]

If it was going to be Sheils then it would have been a done deal by now, why would Hibs delay it if he is available now ?.

[edinburghhibee]

I'd be happy with butcher or shields to be honest whoever it is gets my full support.

[IanM]

If it was going to be Sheils then it would have been a done deal by now, why would Hibs delay it if he is available now ?.

depends how much of a rush Hibs are in to be honest - Petrie said he'd take his time - BBC say the delas done - ICT/Butcher say it isn't - for me there is zero rush, just as long as whoever comes in makes a difference.

I thought JN had them playing well in patches on Sunday, if he was to remain at the helm until an appointment is made i'm quite happy

[Leithenhibby]

My money is still on Shiels, his no 2 is still at Hibs, are Hibs just looking to sign Butcher?, or does Malpas Brownlie and the scout guy come in the package with Butcher as well, that would cost Hibs a good amount of money if they were all part of the TB package if they were to come to Hibs, and that would probably mean JN being paid off by the club as well, where is all the money coming from, cheap option for Rod and Board would be bringing in the one man, Kenny Shiels could be that man.


Not sure the cheap option will work this time P... :wink:

[Hibee87]

28 pages of Butcher.

Your still harp'n on about how we could have signed LG and Fact, nonsense :wink: That's all, I'm out.

Again, read back my comments. I never harped on about signing leigh. I said - I hope that if we DONT get butcher it doesnt turn into another debate on here about it being petries fault and not stumping up the cash for him - the same as the debate on leigh turned into petrie not paying the 150k in january, which we all know was a load of ***** but seemed to be deemed as a FACT on here :wink:

[Leishy1995]

I hope folk dont blame him either, I just know it will soon become a FACT like the we could have got leigh for 150k in January FACT

Not really related but I'm told we never offered any higher than 80k for Leigh. And I won't say that's fact but I wouldn't dispute with who told me.

[Geo_1875]

I hope you guys are right. It's already shaping up to be a right kick in the goolies if this "deal" falls through.

I don't see how it could be a kick in the goolies.

As far as I'm aware there is nothing but Chick Dung's exclusive and a lot of speculation from the BBC and newspapers.

Until Hibs tell me they've signed or not signed someone I won't be bothered either way.

Most of the posters on this thread are like kids that have found their Christmas presents all wrapped up their parents wardrobe and shake them to see what's in them. They get such a disappointment when those wonderful Adidas football boots turn out to be nice comfy slippers.

[Heisenberg]

Official approach made.


Tyrone Smith‏@TyroneSTV1m (http://www.hibs.net/TyroneSTV/status/397749201427116032)#hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23hibernian&src=hash) have now made an official approach to Inverness to speak to Terry Butcher

[SteveHFC]

Official approach made.

Daffy time :thumbsup:

[Gerard]

Official approach made.


Tyrone Smith‏@TyroneSTV1m (http://www.hibs.net/TyroneSTV/status/397749201427116032)#hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23hibernian&src=hash) have now made an official approach to Inverness to speak to Terry Butcher

Good. I hope that Mr B will soon be on his way to our club. Open the wallet please Sir Roderick:wink::greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Official approach made.


Tyrone Smith‏@TyroneSTV1m (http://www.hibs.net/TyroneSTV/status/397749201427116032)#hibernian (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23hibernian&src=hash) have now made an official approach to Inverness to speak to Terry Butcher

So the groundwork's been done behind the scenes, agents have spoken to Butcher and he'd like to come. Now the club have gone official and asked ICT the question, i'd say he's coming now.

[MyJo]

Bit of a change of tactic for hibs where we have identified a manager and made efforts to bring him to the club rather than going through an application & interview process.

[greenlex]

So the groundwork's been done behind the scenes, agents have spoken to Butcher and he'd like to come. Now the club have gone official and asked ICT the question, i'd say he's coming now.

Yup but can't see it being before Saturday. Butcher might be absent on Saturday so that might be a bonus.

[skipster7]

Looks like its on, would like Foran down in January as well:agree:

[SteveHFC]

Looks like its on, would like Foran down in January as well:agree:

Shinnie, Ross, Doran and McKay please :agree:

[Mikey]

Daffy time :thumbsup:

Not on this thread please :wink:

[Pretty Boy]

Good stuff.

Think it will happen now, will start work next Monday i'd assume.

[SlickShoes]

Shinnie, Ross, Doran and McKay please :agree:

They will all become terrible players the moment one of our horrendous fans shouts a bad word in their general direction.

[LeithBoozy]

Bit of a change of tactic for hibs where we have identified a manager and made efforts to bring him to the club rather than going through an application & interview process.

Yep, but lets be honest. The other way was not working. :wink:

[Jonnyboy]

Bit of a change of tactic for hibs where we have identified a manager and made efforts to bring him to the club rather than going through an application & interview process.

Did we not do the same with Bobby Williamson? Pretty sure their chairman was hacked off at the way Hibs went about it :wink:

[brog]

I'm wondering if this is ICT playing the press to bump up the compo. It can't be that much with only 6 months left on his contract, but they must know that RP would get lynched if this falls through now and Butcher can't resign now without it looking like Hibs have tapped him up.

I posted exact same yesterday. ICT know he's comin & understandably want as much as possible.

[Treadstone]

Good stuff.

Think it will happen now, will start work next Monday i'd assume.

Saturday - Laundry basket.:wink:

http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/inverness/247220-hibernian-make-official-approach-for-inverness-manager-terry-butcher/


Hibernian have officially asked for permission to speak to Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Terry Butcher.

The Englishman tops Hibs' shortlist for the job made vacant by Pat Fenlon last week.


Butcher emerged as the frontrunner for the role over the weekend but on Tuesday Inverness issued a statement denying an approach was made.


STV learned on Tuesday that Hibs made their intentions clear by asked the Highlanders for permission to negotiate a contract with the boss.


Butcher's contract at Inverness expires in the summer and compensation would have to be agreed, should the manager seek to take the job in the capital.


He joined Inverness in 2009 followign a spell as assistant to George Burley with the Scotland national team.


Prior to that Butcher managed at Coventry, Sunderland, Motherwell, Sydney FC and Brentford.

[Gerard]

I posted exact same yesterday. ICT know he's comin & understandably want as much as possible.

So would we if we were in the place of ICT

[Thecat23]

Knew it ;)

[MurrayfieldHibs]

:thumbsup: Good. Let's get on with it and get TB and his team in place for Saturday.

:flag:

[SteveHFC]

Knew it ;)

Same. Thanks for letting me know mate :aok:









On Sunday mate :D

[JimBHibees]

Knew it ;)

Phew. :worried::deal:

[Heisenberg]

Sun saying ICT making a statement on our pursuit of TB later today. I'm anticipating a rejection.

[PapillonVert]

Did we not do the same with Bobby Williamson? Pretty sure their chairman was hacked off at the way Hibs went about it :wink:

I remain severely hacked off, John, that they went about it at all. :greengrin

[Hibee87]

Sun saying ICT making a statement on our pursuit of TB later today. I'm anticipating a rejection.

or it could be that he is leaving inverness but are unhappy over the way things have unravelled and are taking things further

[Thecat23]

Same. Thanks for letting me know mate :aok:









On Sunday mate :D

Anytime bud ;)

[Aldo]

My money is still on Shiels, his no 2 is still at Hibs, are Hibs just looking to sign Butcher?, or does Malpas Brownlie and the scout guy come in the package with Butcher as well, that would cost Hibs a good amount of money if they were all part of the TB package if they were to come to Hibs, and that would probably mean JN being paid off by the club as well, where is all the money coming from, cheap option for Rod and Board would be bringing in the one man, Kenny Shiels could be that man.

Could Malpas and the likes not just resign if TB leaves??

Would be controversial but give it a week and sign up at ER?

[Leithenhibby]

Sun saying ICT making a statement on our pursuit of TB later today. I'm anticipating a rejection.


I'm loving the way us Hibby's have that wee bit extra.. :wink:

[Aldo]

Daffy time :thumbsup:

Now now you got a row yesterday young nan.
Don't want you getting banned?

[hibees 7062]

Knew it ;)

Lucky bassa , you should do the lottery this week :thumbsup::greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Now now you got a row yesterday young nan.
Don't want you getting banned?

:(

[Jonnyboy]

I remain severely hacked off, John, that they went about it at all. :greengrin

:greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

Billy Mckay in January tae and suddenly everything looks rosy.

TB was way ahead in my number 1 manager in the pecking order..Lets hope we get him.

Id be delighted with him..Hibs man or not i can guarantee he will have the players fired up more than Locke has his for Derbys!!.. Roll on Jan 2nd.

[Thecat23]

Lucky bassa , you should do the lottery this week :thumbsup::greengrin

Don't worry it's on :D for anyone wanting winning numbers it's.. 03,12,15, 26,39,44 ;)

[whereswallace?]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!

[silverhibee]

Now now you got a row yesterday young nan.
Don't want you getting banned?

Speak for yourself mate. :wink::greengrin




Steve :na na:

[SaulGoodman]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!
Someones worked hard on that..


or..

[merritthibees]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!

Tbh... That's a cracking photoshop!

[Aldo]

Speak for yourself mate. :wink::greengrin Steve :na na:
Ha ha

Forgot bout that one Silver. No a repeat offender like oor Stevie? :-D

[Part/Time Supporter]

Permission granted

http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1090-hibs-approach-statement


Hibs Approach for Terry Butcher

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC have received an official approach from Hibernian FC who requested permission to speak with manager Terry Butcher.

Club Chairman Kenny Cameron said: ”Terry has been informed of the situation and has expressed an interest in meeting with Hibs officials. The club has, with great reluctance, granted him permission to do so. We will, however, continue to do everything possible to ensure that Terry remains our manager.

"Given our current position in the SPFL and the fact that once again we have a cup semi-final to look forward to, it is inevitable that if any managerial positions arise, our manager will be on the wanted list.

"We have a game on Saturday and it’s important that our club's focus is on taking three points to maintain our challenge at the top of the league.

"As with the Barnsley approach in January, we will be making no further comment until we're fully aware of the outcome of discussions."

[nribs]

ICT have given Terry permision to talk to hibs according to the ICT official website

[Heisenberg]

All on you now, Rod.

[SteveHFC]

Ha ha

Forgot bout that one Silver. No a repeat offender like oor Stevie? :-D

:cb:greengrin

[MyJo]

http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1090-hibs-approach-statement

[Aldo]

SSN now reporting official approach made to speak with TB

[Pretty Boy]

Hopefully we can get this resolved promptly.

If the rumours are true that we have already agreed terms then this should be a formality.

[Thecat23]

All on you now, Rod.

Trust me that's already been sorted ;) he will be here soon enough. The hard part was getting permission!

[SaulGoodman]

Tbh... That's a cracking photoshop!

Screenshot of a webpage, initials on jumper, shadow on face where EM sign is, proper writing in address bar, shadow on EM sign from him, proper story on the manager..


:hmmm::greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Trust me that's already been sorted ;) he will be here soon enough. The hard part was getting permission!

Which time will he be officially announced mate?

I'll go for 17.54PM :greengrin

[Jim44]

So all being well he could be in the job by teatime tomorrow? Take them for training on Thursday .............. :clapper:

[Hibs90]

Shiels will be devastated.:greengrin

[MyJo]

Trust me that's already been sorted ;) he will be here soon enough. The hard part was getting permission!

Permission and compensation, given his contract at ICT is only 6 months it shouldn't be a massive hurdle. Wonder if he will come in before the weekend or start officially on Monday and sit out the match at the weekend

[Thecat23]

Which time will he be officially announced mate?

I'll go for 17.54PM :greengrin

7pm tonight he'll be gone, announced tomorrow afternoon and won't be in the dugout this sat but the game after. You heard it hear first :D

[PatHead]

:flag::flag:Terry Butcher's Green and White Army. :flag::flag:

[Sergio sledge]

Screenshot of a webpage, initials on jumper, shadow on face where EM sign is, proper writing in address bar, Sahdow on EM sign from him, proper story on the manager..


:hmmm::greengrin

It's a quality photoshop, smartly taken as a photo with a mobile phone to help hide any errors. If you go to the address which is displayed at the top it takes you to the story from when Fenlon was appointed.

[SteveHFC]

7pm tonight he'll be gone, announced tomorrow afternoon and won't be in the dugout this sat but the game after. You heard it hear first :D

:cb

[green.and.white]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!

If that's a photoshop, then that is remarkable :top marksI like Butcher, hope we can pull this off :flag:

[merritthibees]

Screenshot of a webpage, initials on jumper, shadow on face where EM sign is, proper writing in address bar, shadow on EM sign from him, proper story on the manager..


:hmmm::greengrin

Your right... Just looked again! It's the real deal by the looks of it!

[The Gorf]

So all being well he could be in the job by teatime tomorrow? Take them for training on Thursday .............. :clapper:

...........and play against ICT this weekend. Should be interesting.

[HibbyAndy]

Should now be a case if crossing the T's and dotting the I's..Which means he SHOULD be in the home dug oot to face ICT..See no reason to string it out.

[The_Todd]

Screenshot of a webpage, initials on jumper, shadow on face where EM sign is, proper writing in address bar, shadow on EM sign from him, proper story on the manager..


:hmmm::greengrin

Address bar conveniently chopped off. Take with a camera not screenshotted.

FAKE.

[SaulGoodman]

It's a quality photoshop, smartly taken as a photo with a mobile phone to help hide any errors. If you go to the address which is displayed at the top it takes you to the story from when Fenlon was appointed.

:agree: I tried my best to copy the address at the top, using the address from another news story and fiddling about with the address, but got an error.

Had some big story in my head that Hibs put it up by mistake and then took it back down :greengrin

[silverhibee]

Shiels will be devastated.:greengrin

There is about to be a vacant job become available in the Highlands shortly for him to apply for, not unless Pat Fenlon gets it first. :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!

That's an excellent photoshop.

Here's the original page. It's all in the numbers. :wink:

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20111125/new-manager-appointed_2262950_2527235

[TomoHFC]

Lets all get behind him(if appointed). none of this Butcher out within the first month. Give him time to resolve our club

[SeanWilson]

Someone been busy on Photoshop!

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20111125/new-manager-appointed_2262950_2527235

the exact html code from the photoshop.... :wink:

[SeanWilson]

That's an excellent photoshop.

Here's the original page. It's all in the numbers. :wink:

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20111125/new-manager-appointed_2262950_2527235

D'oh! done me :thumbsup:

[Heisenberg]

Trust me that's already been sorted ;) he will be here soon enough. The hard part was getting permission!


Hope you're as accurate with this as with all other rumours! Butcher would've been my first choice out of all mentioned so I'll be happy if it happens.

[Aldo]

Hope you're as accurate with this as with all other rumours! Butcher would've been my first choice out of all mentioned so I'll be happy if it happens.

'In TC we trust'

[JimBHibees]

Should now be a case if crossing the T's and dotting the I's..Which means he SHOULD be in the home dug oot to face ICT..See no reason to string it out.

Hope he is however I get the impression there will be a convenient reason for him not being.

[Pretty Boy]

...........and play against ICT this weekend. Should be interesting.

I'd say there is almost no chance TB will take the team this Saturday.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Lets all get behind him(if appointed). none of this Butcher out within the first month. Give him time to resolve our club

Absolutely, and I think overall we tend to give managers a chance. In fact, if medals were handed out for patience and forbearance, we'd have the biggest trophy room in the country. Butcher tends to stick around at his clubs, which bodes well, as we need to stop the managerial revolving door and get a manager who builds something. Butcher did very well at Motherwell and has improved Inverness. He doesn't come across as the most articulate but I'd imagine he's an excellent motivator. If it happens, I'll be quite happy.

[monktonharp]

Lets all get behind him(if appointed). none of this Butcher out within the first month. Give him time to resolve our clubalright, I'll give him nearly 2 months. If we loose on 2nd Jan, he's oot (giving him a wee bit o' slack here, draw possible:greengrin)

[Benny Brazil]

He will get oh at least 5 mins after he is introduced to the media as the new manager - then I will start booing him......

[PatHead]

I'd say there is almost no chance TB will take the team this Saturday.

At least not officially, he may do a Jose and sneak in the changing room to give instructions before and at half time. Sure he will also point out weaknesses in ICT side however he may be scouring the area for decent chipshops instead......got to be Giovanni's on Northfield Broadway.

[MurrayfieldHibs]

7pm tonight he'll be gone, announced tomorrow afternoon and won't be in the dugout this sat but the game after. You heard it hear first :D

That would do nicely.

Over to you Rod - make it so :aok:

[jdships]

Permission and compensation, given his contract at ICT is only 6 months it shouldn't be a massive hurdle. Wonder if he will come in before the weekend or start officially on Monday and sit out the match at the weekend

Just in the door from shopping and was chatting to a " Hibs Legend " in Ocean Terminal at 15.30.

" All being well , I understand , TB will be appointed Wednesday/Thursday but will only start officially Monday 11th . This to avoid any embarresment on Saturday .
Haven't heard anything about MP or JB . " :flag:

[Hermit Crab]

Failure to relegate hearts and he must go. ;)

[Northernhibee]

I heard Butcher was going to sign but Petrie's so tight he wouldn't give him a shot of his pen to sign the contract and it's fallen through.

FACT.

[Aldo]

He's got till the end of the Jan transfer window and if he's not sorted out oor width and pace it's Cheerio.

(Kiddin but hopefully that'll be a priority)

[Northernhibee]

He will get oh at least 5 mins after he is introduced to the media as the new manager - then I will start booing him......

Happy clapper.

[Hibdan12]

would be funny if fenlon got his job :tee hee:. the old switch-a-roo!

[MurrayfieldHibs]

I heard Butcher was going to sign but Petrie's so tight he wouldn't give him a shot of his pen to sign the contract and it's fallen through.

FACT.

That's a true fact :wink:

[Hibernia&Alba]

alright, I'll give him nearly 2 months. If we loose on 2nd Jan, he's oot (giving him a wee bit o' slack here, draw possible:greengrin)

Butcher seems to be the type of guy who would have his teams right up for a derby. About time too :agree:

[Gerard]

That's a true fact :wink:

Sir Roderick does not lend his pen. Period:wink:

[Jonnyboy]

Anybody got the T-shirt yet? :wink:

[Hibbyradge]

I get the impression there will be a convenient reason for him not being.

I've been too busy to follow this closely today.

What gives you that impression?

[HibbyAndy]

Maybe go for Adam.Rooney in January ;-)

[Robinho08]

Moving to Hibs who have a trigger happy chairman and impatient fans would be a disasterous move. Nobody gets time in that job and instant results are expected, currently that Hibs squad does not have the calibre of player to work in a TB system and I doubt he would be given more than 1 - 2 years before being sacked prior to an AGM.

Having a look over on the ICT forum, perhaps a bit harsh calling Rodders trigger happy, but are we really impatient? I feel we gave Pat time.

http://caleythistleonline.com/topic/27522-butcher-offski/page-3

If Butcher does come to us, then going on what the ICT fans are saying, I hope he brings his backroom staff too.

[heretoday]

Bring yer size ten boots Tel! There's a fair few backsides to kick!

[Aldo]

Wonder if Rods got the doors reinforced at EM's and ER??

[Hermit Crab]

I wonder if the the players have half day training sessions built into their contracts? Big Terry B will sort that out I'm sure :D

[#FromTheCapital]

Hibs statement

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117

[Hibernia&Alba]

I remember Gary Lineker describing big Tel before an England game as headbutting the dressing room door and screaming "we're caged tigers". Might be just what we need :greengrin

[Heisenberg]

Jimmy Nic in charge for Saturday. All set up for Butcher to start work on Monday...:pray:

[Hibdan12]

Hibs statement

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117

hmm looks like he wont be in charge on sat anyways

[Beefster]

How exciting!

[Phil D. Rolls]

I remember Gary Lineker describing big Tel before an England game as headbutting the dressing room door and screaming "we're caged tigers". Might be just what we need :greengrin

Have to be insane to take on this job.

[stokesmessiah]

Tbh... That's a cracking photoshop!

What about the crannies sign in the top right hand corner?

[RSS Bot]

Update on search to appoint new manager



More... (http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117)

[Craig_in_Prague]

+1000 guests.... Hello Yams, the club that died is going to kick on and start to prosper, whilst you're getting relegated and will never have any financial muscle again, let alone be in the SPFL for 2 years at least.
Round yeh.

[MyJo]

Hibs statement

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117

The last paragraph about jimmy n being told to take the team for the weekend sounds like its a formality

[Jack]

Hibs statement

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117

" Hibernian FC today confirmed that following an approach, chairman to chairman in the appropriate manner, "

Right all you Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseaus out there, your next mission if you choose to accept it is to find the leaky leaker.

[Hibs90]

:flag:

[weonlywon6-2]

Hibs statement

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131105/club-statement_2262950_3525117


Thats our hibs,acting politely and fairly,well done.

Not like that manky mob over the road!!

[hibees 7062]

I heard Butcher was going to sign but Petrie's so tight he wouldn't give him a shot of his pen to sign the contract and it's fallen through.

FACT.

Quite right he should huv his ain pen :greengrin

[Purehibee_MYB]

So giddy for this... Can someone set up a new server so SteveHFC can start posting his gif's :aok:

[Pretty Boy]

The fact both clubs have released statements seems coordinated.

Done deal imo.

[monktonharp]

Have to be insane to take on this job. let the fireworks begin

[Hibbyradge]

What about the crannies sign in the top right hand corner?

Indeed.

It's a great photoshop.

[Gustavo Fring]

i thought we had nae chance of gettin butcher . if rod pulls this off il take back all iv said about him

[SaulGoodman]

Indeed.

It's a great photoshop.
I'm no photoshop exper, and I understand it's fake because of the html, but what photo did they use to get butcher in front of the EM sign, in this seasons training wear, with his initials on the front?

[Flanny boy]

The sooner hibs get this tied up the better would be a superb appointment IMO :thumbsup:

[PapillonVert]

Shiels will be devastated.:greengrin

Aye, but the managerial merry-go-round keeps whirling roond. If TB does come to ER (I shall await ye old official announcement rather than tempt fate), there will be a vacancy at ICT, n-est-ce pas?

[Northernhibee]

Here's hoping the squad are getting plenty fish suppers and irn bru when travelling back to Leith every fortnight :flag:

[Dashing Bob S]

Not mad keen on the appointment but plan to give Tel 100% backing for at least 20 mins into the first game.

He needs time to make his mark.

[joe breezy]

I'll be first...after xenophobes that didnae want him in the first place

Butcher out :hijack:

[TRC]

Anyone else think rod will just use the photoshop one to save on the photographer?

[Robinho08]

Not mad keen on the appointment.

Would have to agree.

[brian6-2]

Would have to agree.

would you have preferred shiels?

[Leighonel]

Not mad keen on the appointment but plan to give Tel 100% backing for at least 20 mins into the first game.

He needs time to make his mark.

Ahhh yes...the hibernian way.

;-)

[Robinho08]

would you have preferred shiels?

Not sure to be honest.

If TB brings in his backroom staff, then I'll be happy. Just a bit concerned some ICT fans saying he plays long ball stuff. :confused:

[joe breezy]

would you have preferred shiels?

Some people might have preferred a completely fresh approach with a guy perhaps from the continent.

The problem with that approach could be another Le Guen / Collins / Di Canio type appointment where the manager asks them to focus on their job for the periods they are at training and even in their lifestyles

In Scotland though (and England) this approach isn't favoured by the players who seem to rebel against such moves

Anyway, it's Terry now and he is a man with a high profile and a great spirit as a fighter so I'm as happy as I'd expect to be

[Andy74]

Not sure to be honest.

If TB brings in his backroom staff, then I'll be happy. Just a bit concerned some ICT fans saying he plays long ball stuff. :confused:

Yeah it's physical and direct but they do have pace up top and a good finisher.

[hibees 7062]

He'd be mad to take on that job. They're easily the ****test team I've seen us play this season.

ICT Fans love us really :greengrin

[GoldenEagle]

Presser tomorrow? "Terry is a leader and a winner"


Presser two years ago - Chairman Rod Petrie said: "Put simply, Pat Fenlon is a winner."

Calderwood - Hibernian Chairman Rod Petrie said: "He is a winner, having won promotion with three different clubs.He is a leader with real drive and determination to succeed. This makes him an outstanding choice."

[brian6-2]

Not sure to be honest.

If TB brings in his backroom staff, then I'll be happy. Just a bit concerned some ICT fans saying he plays long ball stuff. :confused:

Ive always been impressed by the way ICT set out against us. personally im delighted with the appointment.

[Geo_1875]

Ive always been impressed by the way ICT set out against us. personally im delighted with the appointment.

Just means he knows how to beat us. Doesn't mean he can turn us into winners.

[Scooter]

How do ict usually play. Hoof or the ball is round

[snooky]

Presser tomorrow? "Terry is a leader and a winner"


Presser two years ago - Chairman Rod Petrie said: "Put simply, Pat Fenlon is a winner."

Calderwood - Hibernian Chairman Rod Petrie said: "He is a winner, having won promotion with three different clubs.He is a leader with real drive and determination to succeed. This makes him an outstanding choice."




Maybe we should get yon prat Michael Winner as manager!
At least Rod would never be proved wrong. "He's a real Winner - even when he loses!" :doh:

[Salisbury Hibby]

He'd be mad to take on that job. They're easily the ****test team I've seen us play this season.

ICT Fans love us really :greengrin

Yeah - and "A nothing club like Hibs". They're getting a bit big for their boots up there. I'd love it if we gave them a good pumping at the weekend.

[3pm]

Having a look over on the ICT forum, perhaps a bit harsh calling Rodders trigger happy, but are we really impatient? I feel we gave Pat time.

http://caleythistleonline.com/topic/27522-butcher-offski/page-3

If Butcher does come to us, then going on what the ICT fans are saying, I hope he brings his backroom staff too.

I don't want Butcher. Some (and I stress the word some) of the comments indicate the Caley chaps aren't too fussed about him going.
As DBS says, not my choice but has my immediate backing. I did learn a massive lesson with Mowbray too - give them a fair shot.

[CorrieHibs]

Not mad keen on the appointment but plan to give Tel 100% backing for at least 20 mins into the first game.

He needs time to make his mark.

Not mad keen on him either. I honestly don't know who I would want. Think the problems lye with the board tbh

[green.and.white]

How do ict usually play. Hoof or the ball is round

When they beat us earlier in the season they passed the ball round us for fun at times. He got them playing decent stuff :aok:

[B.H.F.C]

Yeah it's physical and direct but they do have pace up top and a good finisher.

Well they usually have good wide players. Doran just now and Hayes before him. Not exactly big physical players.

What about the likes of Shinnie in midfield last year. Creative and scored goals.

Both of the above are things we've craved. I'm not mad keen on Butcher but I think there is more to his teams than being physical and direct.

[snooky]

Aye, but the managerial merry-go-round keeps whirling roond. If TB does come to ER (I shall await ye old official announcement rather than tempt fate), there will be a vacancy at ICT, n-est-ce pas?

Wee-wee :wink:

[Jim44]

He'd be mad to take on that job. They're easily the ****test team I've seen us play this season.

ICT Fans love us really :greengrin

Doh, that's why we need a new manager ya ignoramuses. If we had a good team do you think we'd be after your friggin' manager. :rolleyes:

[Cabbage East]

I don't want Butcher but can understand why we are after him. I'd love to get someone in who has a track record of playing attacking, passing football but suppose i'd settle for someone who can win the derbies.

[Arch Stanton]

I'm happy with TB - could be a strong enough character to make the grade.

Although I'd retract that if he starts spraffing about coming to a 'big club like Hibernian'.

[GreenArmy1875]

Got a feeling this is too good to be true.

hopefully not though. Petrie get him in!!

[Hibdan12]

stv obviously feel a repetitive story on rangers is more important than news of a possible new manger in the countries biggest leaugue!

[greenlex]

stv obviously feel a repetitive story on rangers is more important than news of a possible new manger in the countries biggest leaugue!You need to tune your set into the East version mate.:wink:

[The Falcon]

I don't want Butcher but can understand why we are after him. I'd love to get someone in who has a track record of playing attacking, passing football but suppose i'd settle for someone who can win the derbies.

Any idea who?

[Cabbage East]

Any idea who?

Nah. But I haven't given it much thought. Do you think there's not a single manager in the world that we could get that plays good, attacking football like?

[Sean1875]

Happy with TB. Can understand people who might be slightly concerned regarding the type of football he plays but first and foremost Hibernian FC needs to get back to a tough, well organised, hard to beat team before we can start looking at playing like Barcelona every week. Terry Butcher will bring a winning, driven mentality back to ER which is exactly what we need :agree:

[Andy74]

Happy with TB. Can understand people who might be slightly concerned regarding the type of football he plays but first and foremost Hibernian FC needs to get back to a tough, well organised, hard to beat team before we can start looking at playing like Barcelona every week. Terry Butcher will bring a winning, driven mentality back to ER which is exactly what we need :agree:

I'm currently very confused about what it is we need !

[down-the-slope]

Glad this has moved quickly as was starting to think late last night with ICT's stance that it was going to drag out / go mammaries north...

Still not over the line, but lets hope its gets done...

Wanted him last time round (although I supported Pat longer than most when we did appoint him as he did effect a lot of the change that was needed) can't see we could get better right at the moment..






PS - Mikey you and the admin dudes must be happy than Rams in a sheep pen ..... how much has the managerial merry go round added to the .net coffers.....:wink:


Click.Click.Click...Kerching :greengrin

[Craig_in_Prague]

How come so many of our fans, see Hibs and ICT each week?

Seems harsh to label Caley a direct, physical side. Foran, McKay, Shinnie (if still there?), etc are all 'footballers'.......... Everytime I see highlights of their goals, its nice well worked moves, so I am surprised at the perception of them.

[The Falcon]

Nah. But I haven't given it much thought. Do you think there's not a single manager in the world that we could get that plays good, attacking football like?

I am sure there are. And they may be the people you least expect.

Butcher will have my support if he joins but the bit that concerns me is that, at ICT and Well, he needed time to get things sorted. Not so sure he'll get that here.

[DaveF]

I am sure there are. And they may be the people you least expect.

Butcher will have my support if he joins but the bit that concerns me is that, at ICT and Well, he needed time to get things sorted. Not so sure he'll get that here.

On what do you base that on? If rumours are true, then Petrie was trying to convince Fenlon to stay and he was nigh on rubbish for 2 years.

As long as there is tangible progress under our new manager he will be given time. Without a doubt.

[Aldo]

How come so many of our fans, see Hibs and ICT each week? Seems harsh to label Caley a direct, physical side. Foran, McKay, Shinnie (if still there?), etc are all 'footballers'.......... Everytime I see highlights of their goals, its nice well worked moves, so I am surprised at the perception of them.

The striker Andrew Shinnie signed for Birmingham pre season however his brother graham is still there.

Whenever I have seen them the have a bit about them but are very direct in attack with pace and width. They also have a very good striker in McKay that has pace and is strong.

[Craig_in_Prague]

The striker Andrew Shinnie signed for Birmingham pre season however his brother graham is still there.

Whenever I have seen them the have a bit about them but are very direct in attack with pace and width. They also have a very good striker in McKay that has pace and is strong.

Pace and width? Eh, what language you speaky

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Why not just avoid that pishy site [kickback], I'm sure its where they get the extras for The Walking Dead.

[DaveF]

How come so many of our fans, see Hibs and ICT each week?

Seems harsh to label Caley a direct, physical side. Foran, McKay, Shinnie (if still there?), etc are all 'footballers'.......... Everytime I see highlights of their goals, its nice well worked moves, so I am surprised at the perception of them.

I agree and think they play decent stuff whenever I've seen them at ER. Guys like Warren and Meekings are tough defenders and Foran has a bit of dig about him (as well as good skill) but they are far from cloggers.

[Jack]

Why not just avoid that pishy site, I'm sure its where they get the extras for The Walking Dead.

I was reading it a wee while ago, first time in ages. What a hoot!

[Heisenberg]

Whenever I've seen ICT they've been strong where they need to be whilst also being quick out wide and up front. TB had the correct balance there and if he does get the job at Hibs then it'll take him some time to do the same. I'm praying that we get the whole Butcher team, would make a massive difference.

[Pretty Boy]

I agree and think they play decent stuff whenever I've seen them at ER. Guys like Warren and Meekings are tough defenders and Foran has a bit of dig about him (as well as good skill) but they are far from cloggers.

I really like the look of the young lad Conor Pepper. Ran us ragged in the 2nd half when we drew 2-2 with them last season.

Think he's faded a bit but looked like he had bags of potential. I'd take him in a second.

[Aldo]

Pace and width? Eh, what language you speaky

Eh? No comprendy.


I really like the look of the young lad Conor Pepper. Ran us ragged in the 2nd half when we drew 2-2 with them last season. Think he's faded a bit but looked like he had bags of potential. I'd take him in a second.

Swap him with OTJ and you've got a deal.