Terry Butcher (3 Year Contract Confirmed)

[hfc rd]

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


Plus Vine & Collins for Doran & McKay.

[The Falcon]

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.


And if opinions on "tangible progress" differ?

[BroxburnHibee]

Folks..........

Given that this thread is going to be pretty busy over the next few days, can we please stop filling it with unnecessary puns?

No wanting to spend the rest of the night deleting them :greengrin

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?273691-The-Terry-Butcher-Pun-Thread

[inglisavhibs]

Yeah it's physical and direct but they do have pace up top and a good finisher.
Nobody complained when Liverpool played long balls up to John Toshak who headed the ball down to Keegan who then smashed the ball in to the net. It was exciting. Football is about winning anyway you can. The secret is to be good at whichever way you play. For me we have played too many slow passes in midfield with no penetration, under all our recent managers. More crosses from the byeline, more shots at goal and more players in the opposition box gives us a chance of winning more games.

[TheReg!]

Plus Vine & Collins for Doran & McKay.

I believe the way TB sets up his team will help Collins and even Vine score the goals we have been hoping for. Clean slate for everyone!

[Niffy]

Hope this comes off. A real manager instead of a gamble fop nice guy.

[hfc rd]

I believe the way TB sets up his team will help Collins and even Vine score the goals we have been hoping for. Clean slate for everyone!


Good point and I hope your right. Plus OTJ seemed a pretty decent player under TB at Caley and I hope he rediscovers that form that earned him a move here. Like you said, a clean, fresh start for everyone at the club.

[DaveF]

And if opinions on "tangible progress" differ?

If we draw a line in the sand and say "better than Fenlon" over 2 years (which is the minimum he'll get) then I think that's a fair marker.

[weonlywon6-2]

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


I can honestly say i have never gone into any jambo forum unless its been linked on here,and even at that very rarely.Never know what you might catch

[greenpaper55]

Nothing wrong with having a big centre as an option, remember Alan Gordon ?.

[nonshinyfinish]

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."




What do you want Rod to say?

"Sure, he's got a patchy record, but so does every manager we can afford, unless they're a novice. Let's face it, every appointment is a risk and he might turn out to be pish. Hey ho."

[Jack]

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.

Hibs fans, great people what we are, usually give the managers a bit of time to settle and hear what they have to say for themselves as well what happens on a Saturday.

Its when the 'promise' fails to materialise that's when we start to get a bit humpty.

[Beefster]

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

Goals, pace, entertainment and hot pies. I've almost given up on the hot pies, don't destroy my optimism on the remainder.

[Kaiser1962]

Goals, pace, entertainment and hot pies. I've almost given up on the hot pies, don't destroy my optimism on the remainder.

And Bovril. Its all been downhill since the pie stands began offering girly alternatives to bovril.

[IWasThere2016]

Exactly how I see it.


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

:flag:

[Sprouleflyer]

I don't think this is a done deal yet.

Butcher was given permission to speak with Barnsley, where we are at with him now.

He rejected that job offer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20963656

[J-C]

I don't think this is a done deal yet.

Butcher was given permission to speak with Barnsley, where we are at with him now.

He rejected that job offer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20963656


Think Butcher loves life up here in Scotland, Barnsley would've had to make a great offer to tempt him down there, no disrespect to Barnsley but it aint Scotland now is it.

[stokesmessiah]

I don't think this is a done deal yet.

Butcher was given permission to speak with Barnsley, where we are at with him now.

He rejected that job offer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20963656

Ever been to Barnsley?

[Andy74]

Goals, pace, entertainment and hot pies. I've almost given up on the hot pies, don't destroy my optimism on the remainder.

Not too hot that they burn through the bottom though surely?

[seanshow]

As people seem to have know for quite a few days that he has agreed terms,
I'm looking forward to a clear out of the wheat from the chaff, butts kicked and a no nonsense approach....and other such clichés :flag:

[SMAXXA]

just got informed the deal has been done and he starts work on Thursday

[TRC]

Anybody any idea how long the contract on offer is?

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

just got informed the deal has been done and he starts work on Thursday

:thumbsup:

[Mikey]

just got informed the deal has been done and he starts work on Thursday

Did you hear anything about who's coming with him?

[SMAXXA]

Did you hear anything about who's coming with him?

To be honest didnt even think to ask, I will find out more tomorrow and post it up. Quite surprised he starts Thursday, maybe just down to meet everyone and officially start on Monday, who knows.

[Mikey]

To be honest didnt even think to ask, I will find out more tomorrow and post it up. Quite surprised he starts Thursday, maybe just down to meet everyone and officially start on Monday, who knows.

Ta.

[Billy Whizz]

Did you hear anything about who's coming with him?

Can we boy Dorans and Mckay at the same time?

[nonshinyfinish]

As people seem to have know for quite a few days that he has agreed terms,
I'm looking forward to a clear out of the wheat from the chaff, butts kicked and a no nonsense approach....and other such clichés :flag:

You're meant to clear out the chaff and keep the wheat...

Don't get me started on the sheep and the goats.

[greenpaper55]

Do you not get the impression that the boat has been well and truly pushed out ?, no messing , a proven SPL manager appointed quickly (if you believe what's on here ) and lets hope it doesn't stop there . We all need to find the feelgood factor again-it's been a long time.

[Mikey]

Can we boy Dorans and Mckay at the same time?

It was more the bit about Malpas on the PM board I was trying to check. If he doesn't come too then the nonsense about RP forcing assistants on managers will get a boost!

[Thecat23]

Ta.

Scout is coming with him 100%


Anybody any idea how long the contract on offer is?

I'm hearing its 3 years. Not my usual source though but still pretty solid.


To be honest didnt even think to ask, I will find out more tomorrow and post it up. Quite surprised he starts Thursday, maybe just down to meet everyone and officially start on Monday, who knows.

He will oversee the players and take in training I'd imagine!

[SMAXXA]

It was more the bit about Malpas on the PM board I was trying to check. If he doesn't come too then the nonsense about RP forcing assistants on managers will get a boost!

what was that about Malpas mate?

[Billy Whizz]

It was more the bit about Malpas on the PM board I was trying to check. If he doesn't come too then the nonsense about RP forcing assistants on managers will get a boost!

I was only kidding Mikey. Is Malpas's role at ICT the same as Nicholls at Hibs?
I would have thought Malpas was more the tactician, where as Jimmy is a coach/ man manager

[Highland Hibby]

To be honest didnt even think to ask, I will find out more tomorrow and post it up. Quite surprised he starts Thursday, maybe just down to meet everyone and officially start on Monday, who knows. See if you can find out about Steve Marsella, he seems to be a vital part of things in Inversneckie but I've heard no mention of him coming (compared to the other 3) throughout the whole process.

[Thecat23]

what was that about Malpas mate?

Unless MM wants the ICT job then he will be coming along with the rest of his backroom team. TB wants them all from what I hear.

[Billy Whizz]

See if you can find out about Steve Marsella, he seems to be a vital part of things in Inversneckie but I've heard no mention of him coming (compared to the other 3) throughout the whole process.

Who are the 3
Butcher
Malpas
?

[Mikey]

Unless MM wants the ICT job then he will be coming along with the rest of his backroom team. TB wants them all from what I hear.

:aok:

Presumably we'll find out more tomorrow. Cheers for the updates.

Sleep well............ :wink:

[SMAXXA]

Him and Malpas is what I'm hearing but not sure about the rest is the last txt I just got.

[J-C]

Who are the 3
Butcher
Malpas
?

Brownlie

[Mikey]

Him and Malpas is what I'm hearing but not sure about the rest is the last txt I just got.

Cheers. There was a suggestion that there was a problem with Malpas.

[Thecat23]

:aok:

Presumably we'll find out more tomorrow. Cheers for the updates.

Sleep well............ :wink:

You're welcome :D

[down-the-slope]

sounds good - thanks for the info guys :aok:

[blackpoolhibs]

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

You are very easily confused then, :rolleyes: Here's a wee lesson on the Hibs support. Some folk want entertained, others don't give a toss as long as we are winning. Everyone wants both.

[IWasThere2016]

I don't think this is a done deal yet.

Butcher was given permission to speak with Barnsley, where we are at with him now.

He rejected that job offer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20963656

He will be at Hibs. Arab connection saying he's heard from great pal of MM.

[Saorsa]

I asked this earlier but I've no been through the all the pages since then so news might have changed. Will this be sorted for Saturday or will it be next week? :dunno:

[Highland Hibby]

Who are the 3
Butcher
Malpas
? John Brownlie. Ive heard in various reports that the 3 of them are coming, (or sometimes that Malpas is staying) but in the ICT forums they seem to value Marsella almost higher than Butcher as he is the one who travels all over the place to scout the players, and he is so tuned into Butchers wants that El Tel doesn't even have to check them, if Marsella says they're good enough then they're good enough. Also that it's Marsella and Malpas that do all the training and Butcher just provides the motivation, so for me it's the whole team we need, Butcher on his own or without the full back up team might not be quite so good.

[Mikey]

John Brownlie. Ive heard in various reports that the 3 of them are coming, (or sometimes that Malpas is staying) but in the ICT forums they seem to value Marsella almost higher than Butcher as he is the one who travels all over the place to scout the players, and he is so tuned into Butchers wants that El Tel doesn't even have to check them, if Marsella says they're good enough then they're good enough. Also that it's Marsella and Malpas that do all the training and Butcher just provides the motivation, so for me it's the whole team we need, Butcher on his own or without the full back up team might not be quite so good.

Cheers HH. Interesting insight.

[Springbank]

He will be at Hibs. Arab connection saying he's heard from great pal of MM.

I heard it first from the Highland Hibby who works part time in a bar/restaurant that Mo Malpas dines in weekly with his wife.

If you're reading this I'm sorry I doubted - thanks for the scoop!

[Highland Hibby]

I heard it first from the Highland Hibby who works part time in a bar/restaurant that Mo Malpas dines in weekly with his wife.

If you're reading this I'm sorry I doubted - thanks for the scoop! Just for the avoidance of doubt, that isnae me, I got all my info from CaleyThistle online.com :greengrin

[Northern Hibby]

I heard it first from the Highland Hibby who works part time in a bar/restaurant that Mo Malpas dines in weekly with his wife.

If you're reading this I'm sorry I doubted - thanks for the scoop!

Welcome

[Springbank]

Welcome

Cheers!
Up in your neck of the woods every so often and always interested in good places to eat ... Where is the Malpas favourite eatery (if you can say)?

[Northern Hibby]

Castle Tavern, been up here 17 years now originally from sunny West Granton

[seanshow]

You're meant to clear out the chaff and keep the wheat...

Don't get me started on the sheep and the goats.


Yeah chaff from the wheat... catchy, can't think why it never caught on. :greengrin

Anyway we are splitting hairs here, or is it Kernels

[SteveHFC]

Welcome

:thumbsup:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Unless MM wants the ICT job then he will be coming along with the rest of his backroom team. TB wants them all from what I hear.

So Butcher, Malpas and the scout are all coming?

[Thecat23]

So Butcher, Malpas and the scout are all coming?

Yes, if what I'm told is true. Defo TB and scout. Someone was saying there might be an issue with MM. But the source who told me said he expected all 3 at ER.

[SteveHFC]

So Butcher, Malpas and the scout are all coming?
:thumbsup:

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/2/27620/3053428-3658304105-Randy.jpg (http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/2/27620/3053428-3658304105-Randy.jpg:greengrin) :greengrin

[Iggy Pope]

Castle Tavern, been up here 17 years now originally from sunny West Granton

Most refreshing.
No nods winks smileys or clouded references to 'what you are hearing'. No 'texted me's' or 'pals telt me' or (help us) 'connections'.

You told us what you know and how you came to know it. You told us the both of them were coming and you even namechecked the boozer you spoke to the man in!

If they dont come (unlikely, I (now) know), you will end up looking daft but not half as daft as the ITK-ers that followed.

You are on a roll.....does Billy McKay ever nick in for the odd half lager and a scotch egg?


Thanks
HH

[SMAXXA]

Yes, if what I'm told is true. Defo TB and scout. Someone was saying there might be an issue with MM. But the source who told me said he expected all 3 at ER.

I got told TB and MM coming nowt about anyone else yet

[Kaff]

Not too hot that they burn through the bottom though surely?

That'll be the balti pie?

[Thecat23]

I got told TB and MM coming nowt about anyone else yet

I'm sure all three will be part of the team that heads down. Will need to sort a compo package as well.

[Dr Jimmy]

I got told TB and MM coming nowt about anyone else yet

I got told I was adopted, but I think both my dads are lying.

[nonshinyfinish]

Yeah chaff from the wheat... catchy, can't think why it never caught on. :greengrin

Anyway we are splitting hairs here, or is it Kernels

That's why the cliché is 'sort the wheat from the chaff...'

Your move, Colonel.

[brog]

Well I've been shouting for TB for 9 years now so he had better deliver. I've also posted for what seems aeons that he was v keen to come to ER so delighted that seems to be the case. Personally my support for TB is less on the footy side & more on the passion & discipline. I think he'll change ER in a way we haven't seen since Ned's arrival, also from the north!!

[hibees 7062]

I heard it first from the Highland Hibby who works part time in a bar/restaurant that Mo Malpas dines in weekly with his wife.

If you're reading this I'm sorry I doubted - thanks for the scoop!

Wait he dines wi HHs wife ?:greengrin

[hibees 7062]

Castle Tavern, been up here 17 years now originally from sunny West Granton

Which part ?

[Northern Hibby]

Drive

[monktonharp]

See if you can find out about Steve Marsella, he seems to be a vital part of things in Inversneckie but I've heard no mention of him coming (compared to the other 3) throughout the whole process.also, find out (if you can) if a house near the 13th hole at Longniddry Golf club, is included. it's near the golf club buildings, sometimes the odd shot goes astray. don't want big 'Tell to get upset, as he's hardly got his fit in the door! handy for East Mains though.oh, and another thing, would he be expected to water the flowers at the Petries' when they are oan holiday?

[hibees 7062]

Drive

I was in Drylaw aboot then

[monktonharp]

I got told I was adopted, but I think both my dads are lying.I am not lying!:wink:

[Northern Hibby]

I was in Drylaw aboot then

Lived in drive until I was 16 now 46:-(


Most refreshing.
No nods winks smileys or clouded references to 'what you are hearing'. No 'texted me's' or 'pals telt me' or (help us) 'connections'.

You told us what you know and how you came to know it. You told us the both of them were coming and you even namechecked the boozer you spoke to the man in!

If they dont come (unlikely, I (now) know), you will end up looking daft but not half as daft as the ITK-ers that followed.

You are on a roll.....does Billy McKay ever nick in for the odd half lager and a scotch egg?


Thanks
HH


That's just how I roll!

You're welcome
HH

[Beefster]

Not too hot that they burn through the bottom though surely?

I'll take a pile of pie bits in a foil container if it means that it's tepid or hotter.

[Sprouleflyer]

He will be at Hibs. Arab connection saying he's heard from great pal of MM.

:thumbsup:

Cheers TQM!!!

Really hope this doesn't end up as a "Mikey" moment :greengrin ....sorry Mikey!

[atomant]

Maybe now the choice of music might improve what with TB being a big Iron Maiden fan.

[ScottB]

Maybe now the choice of music might improve what with TB being a big Iron Maiden fan.

Let's hope he doesn't change his mind and Run to the Hills...

[greenlex]

Today I am of the opinion that Rodders had leaked the story to the bbc. He then gauged opinion on .net before officially approaching.

[Brightside]

Marsella is also the goalkeeping coach up there, so I'm assuming we will let our current guy go? (Scott Thomson) Duncan Shearer runs the u20s (who are top of the league). Tel also has a Sports Psych that he uses but he'll probably be on PT basis.

[Phil MaGlass]

Anyhoos, 3-0 for ICT this week.

[down-the-slope]

Marsella is also the goalkeeping coach up there, so I'm assuming we will let our current guy go? (Scott Thomson) Duncan Shearer runs the u20s (who are top of the league). Tel also has a Sports Psych that he uses but he'll probably be on PT basis.

ST has survived a few managers now so must be well thought of?

[The Falcon]

Well I've been shouting for TB for 9 years now so he had better deliver. I've also posted for what seems aeons that he was v keen to come to ER so delighted that seems to be the case. Personally my support for TB is less on the footy side & more on the passion & discipline. I think he'll change ER in a way we haven't seen since Ned's arrival, also from the north!!

If it dosent go well you can always blame Rod :greengrin

[Ozyhibby]

Marsella is also the goalkeeping coach up there, so I'm assuming we will let our current guy go? (Scott Thomson) Duncan Shearer runs the u20s (who are top of the league). Tel also has a Sports Psych that he uses but he'll probably be on PT basis.

Taking the four main men would be devastating enough for Inverness. Surely one of them will remain as caretaker until they appoint a new boss? Not that I care, just thinking out loud.

[SMAXXA]

I got told I was adopted, but I think both my dads are lying.

Only passing on what I was told, from my normal source. Believe what you want, just sharing what I know.

[green glory]

Maybe now the choice of music might improve what with TB being a big Iron Maiden fan.

Oh I forgot about that. I could live with the team coming on to Where Eagles Dare.

[aunty joyce]

Ever been to Barnsley?

I have, I was only there for one night (fortunately) and I found it a very depressing place . . . can totally understand why TB didn't take the job offer.

It's not always about the money - Thankfully :-))

[Glorious]

Oh I forgot about that. I could live with the team coming on to Where Eagles Dare.

Oh yes! Although Phantom of the Opera intro would give us more impact \m/

[SlickShoes]

I have, I was only there for one night (fortunately) and I found it a very depressing place . . . can totally understand why TB didn't take the job offer.

It's not always about the money - Thankfully :-))

Reminds me of the time I visited Hull, you could pay me £10k a year more than I get now and I still wouldn't go.

When I was fresh out of Uni I had some job offers for QA Testing in some depressing middle England towns, decided against it and managed to get a years position at Rockstar North doing QA.

Anyway, point is, some places are just ***** holes and no amount of money would make you want to live there.

[Magnifique]

Reminds me of the time I visited Hull, you could pay me £10k a year more than I get now and I still wouldn't go.

When I was fresh out of Uni I had some job offers for QA Testing in some depressing middle England towns, decided against it and managed to get a years position at Rockstar North doing QA.

Anyway, point is, some places are just ***** holes and no amount of money would make you want to live there.

Have to agree about Hull. I was working there for a period about 6 years ago what a dire place it is

[Weststandwanab]

Only good thing about Hull is the ships that go to Brugge

[Golden Bear]

Have to agree about Hull. I was working there for a period about 6 years ago what a dire place it is

I've never been there but my previous boss was a Hull man and he would agree 100%.

After experiencing the good life up here he's vowed never to return to the hellhole as he described it!

[hughio]

Well I've been shouting for TB for 9 years now so he had better deliver. I've also posted for what seems aeons that he was v keen to come to ER so delighted that seems to be the case. Personally my support for TB is less on the footy side & more on the passion & discipline. I think he'll change ER in a way we haven't seen since Ned's arrival, also from the north!!

That's my hope too brog.

He's a 'no nonsense' type of guy and just what we've needed for some time.

Can make men play as a TEAM too it seems.

A basic ingredient which has been missing since Tony Mowbray left IMO.

Come on down Big Tel.:not worth

[California-Hibs]

Still nothing official yet about him signing?...Hmmm, hopefully an announcement will come soon, really wanna see this done and this thread title to change to 'officially signs as Hibs manager'.

Sick of this refreshing the page on the phone every 20 minutes! Haha.

[IWasThere2016]

:wink:

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Reminds me of the time I visited Hull, you could pay me £10k a year more than I get now and I still wouldn't go.

When I was fresh out of Uni I had some job offers for QA Testing in some depressing middle England towns, decided against it and managed to get a years position at Rockstar North doing QA.

Anyway, point is, some places are just ***** holes and no amount of money would make you want to live there.

Take Stevenage for example - the armpit of the universe...

As for Hull, an ex-girlfriend used to work there for a bit - boy does it know how to tip it down there - not surprised folks houses flooeded.
Something not right about a town that has a massive cemetery close to its heart... :)


:wink:

5th November and no fireworks?

[1two]

:wink:

Eh?
How?
What?

[SaulGoodman]

:wink:

It's fake, it's the article on Fenlon that's been photoshopped.

[HibbySpurs]

It's fake, it's the article on Fenlon that's been photoshopped.

:grr:

[SaulGoodman]

:grr:

I still don't know what photo they've used to have Butcher standing in front of East mains, but I noticed the 'TB' on his sweatshirt is on the wrong side.

[Captain Emerald]

I still don't know what photo they've used to have Butcher standing in front of East mains, but I noticed the 'TB' on his sweatshirt is on the wrong side.

Here...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/terry-butcher-signed-three-new-1943823

[hibsmad]

I still don't know what photo they've used to have Butcher standing in front of East mains, but I noticed the 'TB' on his sweatshirt is on the wrong side.

This one

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/terry-butcher-signed-three-new-1943823

Sorry for the link to the DR website.

[Saorsa]

ST has survived a few managers now so must be well thought of?I think it would be quite interesting though tae have a full team that have worked together reasonably well before somewhere rather than bits and pieces left over from previous episodes just tae see if it would make any difference.

[SaulGoodman]

This one

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/terry-butcher-signed-three-new-1943823

Sorry for the link to the DR website.


Here...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/terry-butcher-signed-three-new-1943823

:aok:

That would explain why the initials are on the wrong side!

[dp00]

Plenty cameras outside easter road as I just drove past

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2

[IWasThere2016]

It's fake, it's the article on Fenlon that's been photoshopped.

I knew that :wink:

[SaulGoodman]

I knew that :wink:

I knew you knew that :wink:

[Mikey]

I think it would be quite interesting though tae have a full team that have worked together reasonably well before somewhere rather than bits and pieces left over from previous episodes just tae see if it would make any difference.

I wonder what side of the line ST sits on. The Academy staff are nothing to do with the manager, and the reason for that is so that there isn't major upheaval every time a manager gets the heave! In principle it's a good idea as it maintains continuity.

Having said that, it's one of the things that PF was trying to change so that he had more input.

So if ST is an Academy employee he may stay.

[Baldy]

I wonder what side of the line ST sits on. The Academy staff are nothing to do with the manager, and the reason for that is so that there isn't major upheaval every time a manager gets the heave! In principle it's a good idea as it maintains continuity..

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

[Mikey]

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

Fenlon spoke publicly about the Academy as recently as last month, although he was a little more candid than you :greengrin

Post 25............

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?271746-Notes-From-The-2013-AGM


Q - Is the manager appalled by the state of the youth set up? He then went on to highlight the lack of Hibs youths in the Scotland set up at all youth ages.

A - PF stated that there are a lot of good coaches in the academy but the recruitment policy is being changed. Although not responsible PF does have a say in how the youth policy is run and he said that there are issues at the academy. RP chairs the meetings with the academy staff.

[Ozyhibby]

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

I've heard this a few times now.

[Brightside]

ST is part of the main coaching staff. I'm not saying he's doing a bad job but if Tel is bringing down Marsella, Rod will not be wanting to pay for two of them!

[H18sry]

I knew that :wink:

And where did you steal your exclusive from, a day late may I add :na na:

[Robinho08]

I'm not saying he's doing a bad job but if Tel is bringing down Marsella, Rod will not be wanting to pay for two of them!

According to the ICT forums, the boy Marsella is responsible for finding these players that make ICT successful. :cb

[RickyS]

few comments from caley fans on their forum

Fingers crossed the management team are still with us by the weekend. Still shocked and bemused by this. Hibs? Really?


I would agree with RiG that Hibs are a bigger club with a bigger fan base, bigger budget, excellent training facilities now etc but in terms of competition level I see the only step up for an SPL manager is either to the OF or the Championship up the way as this is where their competition scope is increased.

Question is there any players in the Hibs squad that anyone would take over our 1st XI? I can't really say there are any shoe ins.

I do fear losing Warren as Hibs defence is murder and they need a leader back there. I can't see them getting McKay. Foran will either be loyal to Butcher or ICT. Not sure which.

I wouldn't take any of the current Hibs players. They are all rancid.

If Butcher was to go I would expect he would make a beeline for the Meekings who is an utterly brilliant defender. Even if Butcher stayed I'm resigned to losing him in the near future he's that good.



Anyone who thinks the Hibs job is not a step up for Butcher is deluding themselves. Sure, Hibs may be rubbish just now but the potential for that club is, sadly, a great deal more than ICT. They have a major stadium, a purpose built training facilty, crowds double to treble ours (when they are not playing particularly well)and are a "big city" club.

As for some folk saying Butcher could get better than Hibs in England, dooes anyone seriously think an English Premier league team would appoint him and even if you go to the Championship, it is likely to be one of the lower positioned sides that would go for him. A managerial job at one of Scotland's "bigger" clubs is a realistic ambition for TB but not for anything beyond that.

If TB goes then so be it, we repalce him and move on as the club has always done. It is crucial the club get the appointment correct but the good thing about having TB as manager is that it has raised the profile of the club along with recent results.

[PapillonVert]

Anyone have any notion when an official announcement migth be made?

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

[TheReg!]

Anyone have any notion when an official announcement mgith be made?

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

They are probably going to push the timing to the right so that TB isn't in the chair for this weekend, it makes sense for ICT not to play ball right at this moment in time, TB will/would use his knowledge to put one over his old team and get of to a good start as our manager IMHO.

[brian6-2]

few comments from caley fans on their forum

Fingers crossed the management team are still with us by the weekend. Still shocked and bemused by this. Hibs? Really?


I would agree with RiG that Hibs are a bigger club with a bigger fan base, bigger budget, excellent training facilities now etc but in terms of competition level I see the only step up for an SPL manager is either to the OF or the Championship up the way as this is where their competition scope is increased.

Question is there any players in the Hibs squad that anyone would take over our 1st XI? I can't really say there are any shoe ins.

I do fear losing Warren as Hibs defence is murder and they need a leader back there. I can't see them getting McKay. Foran will either be loyal to Butcher or ICT. Not sure which.

I wouldn't take any of the current Hibs players. They are all rancid.

If Butcher was to go I would expect he would make a beeline for the Meekings who is an utterly brilliant defender. Even if Butcher stayed I'm resigned to losing him in the near future he's that good.



Anyone who thinks the Hibs job is not a step up for Butcher is deluding themselves. Sure, Hibs may be rubbish just now but the potential for that club is, sadly, a great deal more than ICT. They have a major stadium, a purpose built training facilty, crowds double to treble ours (when they are not playing particularly well)and are a "big city" club.

As for some folk saying Butcher could get better than Hibs in England, dooes anyone seriously think an English Premier league team would appoint him and even if you go to the Championship, it is likely to be one of the lower positioned sides that would go for him. A managerial job at one of Scotland's "bigger" clubs is a realistic ambition for TB but not for anything beyond that.

If TB goes then so be it, we repalce him and move on as the club has always done. It is crucial the club get the appointment correct but the good thing about having TB as manager is that it has raised the profile of the club along with recent results.

"fans in talking sense shocker on a football forum"

take note hibs.net................................

[Drumlanrig]

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

If this is true it's appalling!

I had it in my head that our great complex at east Mains would have a great management and coaching team? it should be well managed, focused and driving forward for success? This is the future of our club and needs to be structured and organised in such a manner that we start producing a new generation of stars!

Needs to be sorted!

[IanM]

Anyone who thinks the Hibs job is not a step up for Butcher is deluding themselves.

Got to be honest though, why wouldn't they think that just now? this is why we must get Butcher in, he's got them believing in themselves, not just the players, the fans too. We know Hibs are a bigger club but it's down to how TB and his staff have orchastrated things at Inverness has made them believe in themselves.

[Coco Bryce]

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

Also heard this from a few guys who's kids attend EM

I think John Brownlie coming down with TB may be to sort the place out.

[PapillonVert]

They are probably going to push the timing to the right so that TB isn't in the chair for this weekend, it makes sense for ICT not to play ball right at this moment in time, TB will/would use his knowledge to put one over his old team and get of to a good start as our manager IMHO.

He could do that anyway. A 'phone call to Jimmy Nicholl with some insider advice would be all it took. Nothing ICT could do about it.

[SteveHFC]

Anyone have any notion when an official announcement migth be made?

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

Tonight at 18.51PM :greengrin

[Saorsa]

I wonder what side of the line ST sits on. The Academy staff are nothing to do with the manager, and the reason for that is so that there isn't major upheaval every time a manager gets the heave! In principle it's a good idea as it maintains continuity.

Having said that, it's one of the things that PF was trying to change so that he had more input.

So if ST is an Academy employee he may stay.I would have imagined he is on the 1st team staff as per the post below. Not say ST is doing a bad job but his other guy seems tae have mair the one string tae his bow. Anyhow I just raised it as an interesting notion that may or may not make a difference. :agree:

I think PF had the right idea there with the academy.

[scoopyboy]

Anyone have any notion when an official announcement migth be made?

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

Two that I can think of are TB agreeing to join Hibs and the clubs sorting out compo.

[mackie77]

I would like someone along the lines of Jimmy Nic to take over the running of the academy instead of a yes man and ex school head teacher

[merritthibees]

It's gone a bit too quiet for my liking!

[Part/Time Supporter]

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

The agents for Hibs and Butcher will just have agreed the headline stuff, how much he will be paid and for how long. It's up to Petrie and Butcher to discuss the day to day workings of how they will work together, what is within the manager's remit and so on. These things vary from club to club. Even if that is all agreed then either party could change their mind until a contract is signed, as happened with that Icelandic bloke.

It's more than likely it will go through - they've already agreed on the big stuff - but not certain.

[IWasThere2016]

And where did you steal your exclusive from, a day late may I add :na na:

Ma finger is on the pulse as always RY! :wink: :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

Anyone have any notion when an official announcement migth be made?

It's just that the BBC claimed at the weekend that terms had already been agreed and Hibs are officially able to talk direct to TB so what's to stop an announcement being made now?

Are there some loose ends to tie up or are there still major issues being negotiated?

Compo to ICT, maybe?

[H18sry]

Ma finger is on the pulse as always RY! :wink: :greengrin

Is on the pulse, the same as copy and paste :wink:

[Geo_1875]

It's gone a bit too quiet for my liking!

Apparently there has been a glitch. Hibs were given permission to speak to Butcher but he wouldn't accept a reverse charge call from Rod.

[hibees 7062]

the Academy is a shambles, Bill Hendry hasn't a clue, he is a Yes man to Rod, we should never have lost Alistair Stevenson, so if the new manager want's to bring his own Academy staff then I'm all for that

:agree: :top marks


I would like someone along the lines of Jimmy Nic to take over the running of the academy instead of a yes man and ex school head teacher

John Collins for me

[Judas Iscariot]

http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/849/lii6.jpg

Clever Photoshopping?

[Golden Bear]

http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/849/lii6.jpg

Clever Photoshopping?

That even looks authentic!

[Highland Hibby]

That even looks authentic! Initials are on the wrong side of the jumper.

[GlenrothesHibee]

http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/849/lii6.jpg

Clever Photoshopping?

Anyone else just go to the official site to check? haha

[Aldo]

Anyone else just go to the official site to check? haha

That was doing the rounds last nite in here I think!

It's good though. :-D

[Judas Iscariot]

That was doing the rounds last nite in here I think!

It's good though. :-D

Just saw it, someone had a quiet day at work yesterday :agree:

[Aldo]

Just saw it, someone had a quiet day at work yesterday :agree:

They sure did

[GlenrothesHibee]

few comments from caley fans on their forum

Fingers crossed the management team are still with us by the weekend. Still shocked and bemused by this. Hibs? Really?


I would agree with RiG that Hibs are a bigger club with a bigger fan base, bigger budget, excellent training facilities now etc but in terms of competition level I see the only step up for an SPL manager is either to the OF or the Championship up the way as this is where their competition scope is increased.

Question is there any players in the Hibs squad that anyone would take over our 1st XI? I can't really say there are any shoe ins.

I do fear losing Warren as Hibs defence is murder and they need a leader back there. I can't see them getting McKay. Foran will either be loyal to Butcher or ICT. Not sure which.

I wouldn't take any of the current Hibs players. They are all rancid.

If Butcher was to go I would expect he would make a beeline for the Meekings who is an utterly brilliant defender. Even if Butcher stayed I'm resigned to losing him in the near future he's that good.



Anyone who thinks the Hibs job is not a step up for Butcher is deluding themselves. Sure, Hibs may be rubbish just now but the potential for that club is, sadly, a great deal more than ICT. They have a major stadium, a purpose built training facilty, crowds double to treble ours (when they are not playing particularly well)and are a "big city" club.

As for some folk saying Butcher could get better than Hibs in England, dooes anyone seriously think an English Premier league team would appoint him and even if you go to the Championship, it is likely to be one of the lower positioned sides that would go for him. A managerial job at one of Scotland's "bigger" clubs is a realistic ambition for TB but not for anything beyond that.

If TB goes then so be it, we repalce him and move on as the club has always done. It is crucial the club get the appointment correct but the good thing about having TB as manager is that it has raised the profile of the club along with recent results.

Don't want to be disrespectful to Caley but there are currently more people viewing this forum than usually go to Caley's games. Says it all.

[SeanWilson]

http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/849/lii6.jpg

Clever Photoshopping?

what im just noticing now, which i never noticed yesterday - its the Puma 'hibs with bottle' top....

still... decent photoshop!

[jimmyboco1875]

just been speaking to scott Robertson and he says they have just been told its a done deal and butcher is meeting the team tomorrow but not taking training till Monday, malpas has agreed to come to us aswell but there scout was not mentioned.

[nribs]

just been speaking to scott Robertson and he says they have just been told its a done deal and butcher is meeting the team tomorrow but not taking training till Monday, malpas has agreed to come to us aswell but there scout was not mentioned.
Where did you bump into him about? Guessing you know him quite well?

[cabbageandribs1875]

just been speaking to scott Robertson and he says they have just been told its a done deal and butcher is meeting the team tomorrow but not taking training till Monday, malpas has agreed to come to us aswell but there scout was not mentioned.



bet he will be glad you told us all on here :greengrin

[jimmyboco1875]

he didn't seem to bother speaking about it and there was four of us speaking to him. nice genuine guy who seemed extremely happy to be a hibs player :-)
bet he will be glad you told us all on here :greengrin

[Just Alf]

bet he will be glad you told us all on here :greengrin

That's why Scott's asking where and when so he knows who to kick when he next sees him!

.
.
.

On phone so cannae do that wee devil smiley thing!

[kevo1875]

3 year deal on offer to butcher apparently

[Niffy]

Yeah, Jacky Mac snr just on saying Hibs are going to rule the world.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Yeah, Jacky Mac snr just on saying Hibs are going to rule the world.




we already do :cb it's just our teams results don't quite reflect our superiority :0

[sleeping giant]

Oh come on. I'm getting all excited :-)

[silverhibee]

Camera crews at ER.

Source, ma sister-in-law.

[Mikey]

Camera crews at ER.

Source, ma sister-in-law.

I wonder if they're the same camera crews that have been reporting from ER all day :hmmm:

:greengrin

:na na:

[silverhibee]

I wonder if they're the same camera crews that have been reporting from ER all day :hmmm:

:greengrin

:na na:

So ma source is right then. :na na: :greengrin

[nribs]

Camera crews at ER.

Source, ma sister-in-law.
TBF they have been reporting from outside Easter Road for the last couole of nights and said they would do so again tonight. Probably nothing in it?

[Northern Hibby]

Just for the avoidance of doubt, that isnae me, I got all my info from CaleyThistle online.com :greengrin

Naw this 'ill be me then :greengrin

[Robinho08]

Hurry up man, TB obviously wants the job. ICT must be playing hardball over compo. :confused:

[jimmyboco1875]

no need to sweat folks, him and malpas are def the new management team :-)

[the happy hibee]

terry butcher is getting shown round east mains as we speak

[Northern Hibby]

no need to sweat folks, him and malpas are def the new management team :-)

Really? never saw that coming :wink:

[Golden Bear]

terry butcher is getting shown round east mains as we speak

"Tell" him to get to ER sharpish because that's where the cameras are.

:wink:

[jimmyboco1875]

Really? never saw that coming :wink:

lol I know mate, still some fans on her don't believe it,

[Franck Stanton]

no need to sweat folks, him and malpas are def the new management team :-)
That's what Celtic said about Mo Johnston. :wink:

[Northern Hibby]

With No Greggs up here getting inside info or scoups is really difficult, Harry Gows just aint the same:greengrin

[Spike Mandela]

Typical Hibs, weakening Hearts semi final opponents.:rolleyes:

[the happy hibee]

"Tell" him to get to ER sharpish because that's where the cameras are.

:wink:

Couldni get anywhere near him mate with tam macourt acting as his bodyguard lol! but he was defo there mate so heres hoping it was just a final look around before he signs on the dotted line :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[hibees 7062]

With No Greggs up here getting inside info or scoups is really difficult, Harry Gows just aint the same:greengrin

Have yea got a number 26 bus ?

[Scott Allan Key]

Typical Hibs, weakening Hearts semi final opponents.:rolleyes:

Are we also getting Marsella as well?

[snooky]

terry butcher is getting shown round east mains as we speak

Just hope he disny have tae ask "What are those two big mounds for?"

AFAIK, they've never been used since JC had them made at the outset. :coffee:

[nribs]

STV sport news only reporting that Hibs have opened talks with Butcher

[SteveHFC]

STV sport news only reporting that Hibs have opened talks with Butcher


Daffy time ;)

[Billy Whizz]

terry butcher is getting shown round east mains as we speak

Won't see much in the pitch black

[jimmyboco1875]

great to see big terry acknowledge us as he came out east mains, and a must say he looks a happy man

[TheFamous1875]

great to see big terry acknowledge us as he came out east mains, and a must say he looks a happy man

Any photaes taken by anyone? Press?


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[shagpile]

great to see big terry acknowledge us as he came out east mains, and a must say he looks a happy man

Why wouldn't he look happy? His team are in a cup semi final & are 3rd in the league!

[Mikey]

Why wouldn't he look happy? His team are in a cup semi final & are 3rd in the league!

:tee hee:

[Part/Time Supporter]

Just a random thought: even if everything is agreed for Butcher to take the Hibs job, it would make more sense PR-wise to announce it tomorrow. Any announcement tonight would be overshadowed by the Ajax - Celtic game in most of the media.

[Spike Mandela]

Just a random thought: even if everything is agreed for Butcher to take the Hibs job, it would make more sense PR-wise to announce it tomorrow. Any announcement tonight would be overshadowed by the Ajax - Celtic game in most of the media.

Good thinking batman.:cb

[nribs]

BBC sport news is just about to report on ......Celtic in Amsterdam and Speed skating! !

[HibbyRod]

:hyper:

C'mon! When's it gonny be confirmed? :greengrin

[Northern Hibby]

Have yea got a number 26 bus ?

Yeah but it goes no where near ER :-(

[MB62]

doubt anything will be confirmed OFFICIALLY until after this weekend's games. I don't think it would be fair on anybody, T.B. Inverness, their fans, Jimmy Nic or anybody else if his signing was to be announced now, it's not Hibs style to do that.

[The_Todd]

doubt anything will be confirmed OFFICIALLY until after this weekend's games. I don't think it would be fair on anybody, T.B. Inverness, their fans, Jimmy Nic or anybody else if his signing was to be announced now, it's not Hibs style to do that.

On the contrary I think it would need done before the Weekend as he couldn't be in the ICT dugout with a potential conflict on I trees and uncertainty around him.

[Part/Time Supporter]

doubt anything will be confirmed OFFICIALLY until after this weekend's games. I don't think it would be fair on anybody, T.B. Inverness, their fans, Jimmy Nic or anybody else if his signing was to be announced now, it's not Hibs style to do that.

Not sure I agree with that. Hibs are fairly clear on what's happening for the rest of the week, irrespective of talks with Butcher, as Nicholl is taking training and will manage the team on Saturday.

The problem is more that ICT don't know at the moment what's going on. Butcher could turn Hibs down (as he did to Barnsley) and still be their manager on Saturday and beyond! Equally, if he decides to leave them, they need to know who they are going to put in charge of their team on Saturday. I think that ICT will want a decision from Butcher one way or the other within the next day or so, to allow them to make those immediate arrangements. They would then have the international break to get their own man in.

[Mikey]

On the contrary I think it would need done before the Weekend as he couldn't be in the ICT dugout with a potential conflict on I trees and uncertainty around him.

Gotta love those auto corrects :greengrin

[nonshinyfinish]

doubt anything will be confirmed OFFICIALLY until after this weekend's games. I don't think it would be fair on anybody, T.B. Inverness, their fans, Jimmy Nic or anybody else if his signing was to be announced now, it's not Hibs style to do that.

Thing is, IF the deal has been done then I think it's fairer on ICT players/fans to announce it before we play them - TB can hardly go through the game as ICT manager if he's already agreed to become Hibs manager. And it would be farcical if he mysteriously sat it out with no explanation given.

[nonshinyfinish]

On the contrary I think it would need done before the Weekend as he couldn't be in the ICT dugout with a potential conflict on I trees and uncertainty around him.

Are those Apple trees?

[MB62]

Yep, can see all those above points also.

[Smiggy 7-0]

With No Greggs up here getting inside info or scoups is really difficult, Harry Gows just aint the same:greengrinHarry Gows.....Mmmmmmmmmmmm Sausage Roll & A Dream Ring Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:thumbsup:

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Has Thecat23 let us down?

[Pretty Boy]

Any chance Jimmy Nicholl will stay on as well?

Read today that he worked with Butcher at Raith.

[Jim44]

If Butcher brings Malpas, Brownlie and Marsella, I don't see Petrie keeping JN, unless 2 or 3 other backroom staff are given the heave.

[Sean1875]

Yeah but it goes no where near ER :-(

Technically the 26 stops at the very top of ER :cb

[Sean1875]

My mate thats part of the Hibs setup told me earlier that our scout has left so surely that would mean TB is bringing his scout with him? :aok:

[silverhibee]

Has big Tel got lost after his visit to EM. :confused:

[hibees 7062]

My mate thats part of the Hibs setup told me earlier that our scout has left so surely that would mean TB is bringing his scout with him? :aok:

Stevie Wonder ? :greengrin

[greenlex]

Has big Tel got lost after his visit to EM. :confused:Hes just checking oot the Chippy's before finally signing on.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Are we also getting Marsella as well?

There is no place at the Hibernian table for overrated dessert wine.

[MurrayfieldHibs]

Has big Tel got lost after his visit to EM. :confused:

Could some of the East Lothian guys go and have a look round Macmerry just in case?:greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

Any chance Jimmy Nicholl will stay on as well?

Read today that he worked with Butcher at Raith.

Director of football?

[Northern Hibby]

Harry Gows.....Mmmmmmmmmmmm Sausage Roll & A Dream Ring Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:thumbsup:

Yeah but the hibs chat is crap :-(

[IWasThere2016]

Hes just checking oot the Chippy's before finally signing on.

I can see the 25p for sauce at the (racist :faf:) Golden Sea tipping over the edge!!!

[patch1875]

Are those Apple trees?

Bob Marleys backing singers

[Carheenlea]

If I was a betting man, would a canny punt be to assume a "suits both party's" draw at Easter Road this Saturday..? :hmmm:

[Thecat23]

Has Thecat23 let us down?

Nope, it's done! I'm 100% sure they are holding off little longer due to us playing them. Been told 3 years!

[Aldo]

Nope, it's done! I'm 100% sure they are holding off little longer due to us playing them. Been told 3 years!

That'll do nicely. Cheers TC

[Skol]

I seem to recall when Jumbo Jefferies first took over Hearts, he went to talk to them and agreed to join and it was announced, but when he went back to Falkirk they persuaded him to stay and it was unannounced before Hearts then persuaded him and he did eventually join - or did I make that up ?

[Stevie Reid]

I seem to recall when Jumbo Jefferies first took over Hearts, he went to talk to them and agreed to join and it was announced, but when he went back to Falkirk they persuaded him to stay and it was unannounced before Hearts then persuaded him and he did eventually join - or did I make that up ?

No that's pretty much right. He spoke to both parties but there was a massive show of support from the Falkirk fans, which he said was overwhelming, so he turned Hearts down. Chris Robinson then phoned him up and talked him round again.

[The Sea-gull]

What's the thoughts? Butcher is now Hibs manager but as part of agreement or hibs being courteous to ict he will not be in the dug out on Saturday. Can't see how he could possibly manage ict on sat if he has been offered, is considering or has accepted the hibs job. I'm thinking it will be announced tomorrow or Friday that butcher has left ict for hibs but will not begin his new post until Monday. Jimmy Nic and some random member of ict's back room team who is not coming to hibs in charge of them.

[B.H.F.C]

Nope, it's done! I'm 100% sure they are holding off little longer due to us playing them. Been told 3 years!

Are you thinking they are just holding off until tomorrow/Friday so they can announce it and he then starts on Monday as he wouldn't have enough time to prepare them for the game? I imagine if it was announced yesterday/today that would have been early enough for him to meet the players and do a couple of training sessions which in a lot of people's eyes would mean he should be in the dugout on Saturday. I don't imagine ICT, or him probably, would want that.

[Northern Hibby]

I can see the 25p for sauce at the (racist :faf:) Golden Sea tipping over the edge!!!


Take him down to the Jubilee that should seal the deal, best chippy in Edinburgh :-)

[Beefster]

What's the thoughts? Butcher is now Hibs manager but as part of agreement or hibs being courteous to ict he will not be in the dug out on Saturday. Can't see how he could possibly manage ict on sat if he has been offered, is considering or has accepted the hibs job. I'm thinking it will be announced tomorrow or Friday that butcher has left ict for hibs but will not begin his new post until Monday. Jimmy Nic and some random member of ict's back room team who is not coming to hibs in charge of them.

Even if it's announced tomorrow, there is no chance that he'll be in charge of the team on Saturday. I would imagine, seeing as Butcher seems a pretty honourable guy, that he'd insist on that himself and I can imagine that Rodders will understand completely.

[Hibee87]

Even if it's announced tomorrow, there is no chance that he'll be in charge of the team on Saturday. I would imagine, seeing as Butcher seems a pretty honourable guy, that he'd insist on that himself and I can imagine that Rodders will understand completely.

Agree,

however what Im wondering is if TB and MM are coming, who will take charge of inverness? surely Malpas would have conflicting interests as well...

[Baldy Foghorn]

Even if it's announced tomorrow, there is no chance that he'll be in charge of the team on Saturday. I would imagine, seeing as Butcher seems a pretty honourable guy, that he'd insist on that himself and I can imagine that Rodders will understand completely.

Sure Hibs have already stated JN will take the team on Saturday.....

[Aldo]

He can have a wee seat in the West and make some notes and come first thing Monday morning get torn right in aboot it.

[RickyS]

Agree,

however what Im wondering is if TB and MM are coming, who will take charge of inverness? surely Malpas would have conflicting interests as well...

maybe John Brownlie too?

[Aldo]

maybe John Brownlie too?

I'm hoping it's the lot

Terry, Maurice, John and the scout.

Anything less is just not acceptable in my eyes.
;-)

[B.H.F.C]

Even if it's announced tomorrow, there is no chance that he'll be in charge of the team on Saturday. I would imagine, seeing as Butcher seems a pretty honourable guy, that he'd insist on that himself and I can imagine that Rodders will understand completely.

Maybe won't be in charge but, providing the move is completed, I'm sure there might be a wee phone call to Jimmy Nic with some input.

[nonshinyfinish]

Nope, it's done! I'm 100% sure they are holding off little longer due to us playing them. Been told 3 years!

They're holding off for 3 years?! I know the official website can be a bit off the pace, but FFS.

[number9dream]

If I was a betting man, would a canny punt be to assume a "suits both party's" draw at Easter Road this Saturday..? :hmmm:

I'm worried it might be a "can't believe you're leaving us for these muppets" away win...

[Argylehibby]

Agree,

however what Im wondering is if TB and MM are coming, who will take charge of inverness? surely Malpas would have conflicting interests as well...

When McLeish went to Rangers did Andy Watson not stay at ER and manage the team to a win or draw at Ibrox before moving there to join McLeish again?

[stantonhibby]

When McLeish went to Rangers did Andy Watson not stay at ER and manage the team to a win or draw at Ibrox before moving there to join McLeish again?

I think Donald Park was in charge for that game?

[Thecat23]

Are you thinking they are just holding off until tomorrow/Friday so they can announce it and he then starts on Monday as he wouldn't have enough time to prepare them for the game? I imagine if it was announced yesterday/today that would have been early enough for him to meet the players and do a couple of training sessions which in a lot of people's eyes would mean he should be in the dugout on Saturday. I don't imagine ICT, or him probably, would want that.

That's exactly what i think they are doing mate. This way JN takes the team and he gets announced and sits in the stand.


They're holding off for 3 years?! I know the official website can be a bit off the pace, but FFS.

I'd have said 5 years if I meant the official site :D

[B.H.F.C]

That's exactly what i think they are doing mate. This way JN takes the team and he gets announced and sits in the stand.

And gives Jimmy a wee call with a few pointers!

[Argylehibby]

I think Donald Park was in charge for that game?

You're right he did. :top marks

[Eternal Hibbie]

That's exactly what i think they are doing mate. This way JN takes the team and he gets announced and sits in the stand.



I'd have said 5 years if I meant the official site :D

Our Rod's not daft, If they did it that way it's sure to add to the attendance.

Part of the compensation recouped straight away. ;)

[monktonharp]

Technically the 26 stops at the very top of ER :cbyou are incorrect. the very top of easter road adjoins Montrose terrace:wink: for that bus to do that, it would need to traverse via waterloo,/regent terr. and it disnae.

[Jonnyboy]

you are incorrect. the very top of easter road adjoins Montrose terrace:wink: for that bus to do that, it would need to traverse via waterloo,/regent terr. and it disnae.

Nae wonder Jordy Cruyff got lost :greengrin

[brog]

Are you thinking they are just holding off until tomorrow/Friday so they can announce it and he then starts on Monday as he wouldn't have enough time to prepare them for the game? I imagine if it was announced yesterday/today that would have been early enough for him to meet the players and do a couple of training sessions which in a lot of people's eyes would mean he should be in the dugout on Saturday. I don't imagine ICT, or him probably, would want that.

Yep, unless there's a hitch will be announced tomorrow. I'm delighted!

[monktonharp]

if Terry Butcher is indeed the new Hibernian manger, before the weekend, I'd expect him to retain his integrity and insist on a non-appearance at the game. Rod Petrie, whatever his faults, will be thinking on those lines. After a silly few days, with quite a few journos doing their level best to make Hibernian out to be the baddies, I hope it goes this way. everyone on here knows that our club has a certain way to do business like this, and it is normally with utter impunity . cant see it changing suddenly. the BBC have a lot to answer for, in this particular case imho

[GordonHFC]

you are incorrect. the very top of easter road adjoins Montrose terrace:wink: for that bus to do that, it would need to traverse via waterloo,/regent terr. and it disnae.

X26 does :-)

[007 Mickey Weir]

I hope TB is at game on Saturday. Sitting in the stand ready to get tore into them on Monday.

His presence will lift the crowd

[Northern Hibby]

Can I use "spoted on the megabus at Broxden park 'n' ride" ?

[monktonharp]

X26 does :-)Jordy never gets the night bus:wink:and the top of easter road will still be at Montrose terrace

[cabbageandribs1875]

as a poster mentioned 2786032 posts ago....i imagine el tel will be on the phone to jimmy nicholl giving him a few tips for saturday, dunno if it will do any good tho :greengrin big incentive for the players to up the anti a bit for the new manager, and also a big incentive for the caley players to let TB know what he's gonna miss

[DAVE1875]

If Butcher becomes manager, what does everyone reckon will be the first item he destroys after a loss



Going by his "Mr Hyde Side" anyway; http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/hibs-braced-for-mr-hyde-side-of-terry-butcher-1-3177332?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

[TheFamous1875]

If Butcher becomes manager, what does everyone reckon will be the first item he destroys after a loss



Going by his "Mr Hyde Side" anyway; http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/hibs-braced-for-mr-hyde-side-of-terry-butcher-1-3177332?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

Vine's beard?


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as a poster mentioned 2786032 posts ago....i imagine el tel will be on the phone to jimmy nicholl giving him a few tips for saturday, dunno if it will do any good tho :greengrin big incentive for the players to up the anti a bit for the new manager, and also a big incentive for the caley players to let TB know what he's gonna miss


I would be very very surprised indeed if that thought ever crossed his mind. And if it did, it would make me think much the worse of him.

I don't think he's that sort of bloke - too honest.

[WellingtonHibby]

If Butcher becomes manager, what does everyone reckon will be the first item he destroys after a loss



Going by his "Mr Hyde Side" anyway; http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/hibs-braced-for-mr-hyde-side-of-terry-butcher-1-3177332?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

What kind of shan outfit were hibs back on '04/05, handing out bacon butties and tinnies to the teams after the game? Sunday League Stuff:greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

If Butcher becomes manager, what does everyone reckon will be the first item he destroys after a loss



Going by his "Mr Hyde Side" anyway; http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/hibs-braced-for-mr-hyde-side-of-terry-butcher-1-3177332?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it



i think TB will get a shock when his first pay check has a deduction for the cost of repairing that exit door....Rod always wins :)

[WellingtonHibby]

i think TB will get a shock when his first pay check has a deduction for the cost of repairing that exit door....Rod always wins :)

Master of the long game, is oor Rod. :aok:

[cabbageandribs1875]

I would be very very surprised indeed if that thought ever crossed his mind. And if it did, it would make me think much the worse of him.

I don't think he's that sort of bloke - too honest.


if the players don't lift the performance rates higher for the game on saturday then i think they are in for a few shocks Doddie, but i think they will already know that, i had no plans to go to the game after recent displays but i think i'l give them another chance to impress me :)

[Dashing Bob S]

Let's hope the ICT players are thoroughly demoralized by events and that we scab a 1-0 win from a Vine scrambled, messy strike which leads to wild celebrations and a booking for the 'striker'.

Then Tel can get to work on the player exchange deal with Billy MacKay in the Jan window.

[hibseleven]

Just seen Tim Howard being interviewed on SSN and i've sussed out Vines problem. He's being played out of position!!

[nonshinyfinish]

I hope TB is at game on Saturday. Sitting in the stand ready to get tore into them on Monday.

His presence will lift the crowd

I hope he plays.

[Hibbyradge]

Has anyone else heard this has fallen through? :confused:

[Gustavo Fring]

Has anyone else heard this has fallen through? :confused:

no , where did you hear that ?

[Thecat23]

Has anyone else heard this has fallen through? :confused:

Not heard anything no! Where you here this?

[Beefster]

I would be very very surprised indeed if that thought ever crossed his mind. And if it did, it would make me think much the worse of him.

I don't think he's that sort of bloke - too honest.

If he signs up, I don't think he'll do that either. Butcher may have many faults but I don't think a lack of integrity or honour are part of his personality.

[Hermit Crab]

Has anyone else heard this has fallen through? :confused:

I knew it was too good to be true. :(

[Hibbyradge]

Not heard anything no! Where you here this?

Got a text from someone on the fringes of another club (not SPL).

"Don't slash your wrists, but Butcher is staying at Inversnecky".

I've replied asking for more info.

[Beefster]

Has anyone else heard this has fallen through? :confused:

Rodders took him to the Longniddry Inn for a [value for money] meal last night and Butcher's steak and ale pie was overcooked. Butcher promptly kicked down the kitchen door and dented the oven. That's the ICT compensation money gone.

[Gustavo Fring]

Got a text from someone on the fringes of another club (not SPL).

"Don't slash your wrists, but Butcher is staying at Inversnecky".

I've replied asking for more info.

how would someone on the fringes of another club come across such information ?