Jorge Claros - free to go!

[spike220]

It looks like he may get his wish and be released by Motagua. I wonder what Butcher could do with this lad!!!

I wonder if Hibs are keeping tabs on him, could be good for the team and good bit of business too with potential to sell on!

Source: http://www.diez.hn/csp/mediapool/sites/Diez/FutboldePrimera/story.csp?cid=434937&sid=330&fid=99

[stanton_4]

Even though we have our fair share of midfielders I would take him back in a heartbeat.

[down-the-slope]

I think TB would like his work rate and heart and not least his ability to protect the ball and pick a pass.

Loved him from the off when he was trying to get mince to play around him...with ability to make space off the ball in the team non Jorge would profit by making the passes....best Import since Frank...

[Northernhibee]

Get him signed Petrie!

[blackpoolhibs]

I'd take him back, but i'm not sure he'd fit into the way Butcher wants us to play?

[Beefster]

Claros' time at Hibs has been and gone. If we can't fit Thomson into the team, I can't see why we'd recruit Claros.

[matty_f]

Claros' time at Hibs has been and gone. If we can't fit Thomson into the team, I can't see why we'd recruit Claros.

Claros is better than Thomson imho. Would love to see him back and I think he'd give us something different to what we have at a standard we don't have.

[judas]

Claros' time at Hibs has been and gone. If we can't fit Thomson into the team, I can't see why we'd recruit Claros.

I heard Malpas doesn't like Thomsons attitude.

Good to know we have strong management at last.

[down-the-slope]

Claros' time at Hibs has been and gone. If we can't fit Thomson into the team, I can't see why we'd recruit Claros.

Different types - Claros does not need all the play to go through him for his ego and has far better work rate

[The Sea-gull]

Get rid of Thomson. Get Claros in. Midfield of Claros with Craig and Robertson either side. New left sided forward (Riordan :-)) Harris on the right and see how one from Collins/Heff get on through the middle of a front three.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

If he is on the list that Steve Marsella drew up then that is fine. If he is not, then that is still fine.

[spike220]

Claros is better than Thomson imho. Would love to see him back and I think he'd give us something different to what we have at a standard we don't have.
:top marks

[Craig_in_Prague]

If he is on the list that Steve Marsella drew up then that is fine. If he is not, then that is still fine.

Yep, as much as I like to hear of players being available etc.........We have a new management team and by all accounts, a very good scout, now at the club. Happy to sit back and watch them build up our club.

for what its worth, Claros would be welcomed back, good energy levels in the midfield and I am sure he'd play at a tempo requird by TB.

Not sure central midfield is an area we'll see improved until the summer, we really need some width/pace in the side. Of course, an attacking CM in the mould of Latapy, is ALWAYS welcome lol

[Golden Bear]

Nah - he'd only slow the play down and wouldn't fit into TB's plans.

:rolleyes:

[Northernhibee]

I was more gutted about losing Jorge than Sparky - world cup player to be.

Would take him back in a heartbeat.

[Speedway]

Wakeyhibbie and I have never seen eye to eye regarding Jorge. I thought the boy was superb for us.

[hibsbollah]

Our best midfielder since Broonie. What a signing that would be :aok:

[Ozyhibby]

Love to see him back and I'm sure he would fit right in to Butchers style of play.

[Wakeyhibee]

Wakeyhibbie and I have never seen eye to eye regarding Jorge. I thought the boy was superb for us. I only said from 'what I've seen' and considering that had been not a lot over the last 2 years, then that hardly qualifies it. Anyway setting off for the match now GGTTH

[Ronniekirk]

I'd take him back, but i'm not sure he'd fit into the way Butcher wants us to play?
Yep spot on with that I think

[Hibbyradge]

I liked Claris, but my respect for Butcher world diminish if he spent money on another midfielder.

I hope he uses whatever cash he has available to sign a player for positions for which we have little cover.

A right back and a striker would be much more useful.

"In a heartbeat".

[18Craig75]

I would love to see Claros back in a Hibs shirt and I think he'd be right up TB's street. Runs his heart out every game and can play.

Also, potentially after the World Cup his value could soar!

Get him in!

[DC_Hibs]

Complete lack of creativity and no goal threat whatsoever.
An ideal fit for Hibs.................under Fenlon!

Good luck Jorge. 100% effort and keeping possession aren't enough for me and Butch feels the same way!

Most overrated since 10 goals Zitelli.

Edit - I should add that our midfield is still pretty honking with neither Craig or Robertson offering much footballing ability and I'm amazed Stevenson is still getting a game albeit with two decent performances in recent weeks.

Jorge, please come back!

[matty_f]

Complete lack of creativity and no goal threat whatsoever.
An ideal fit for Hibs.................under Fenlon!

Good luck Jorge. 100% effort and keeping possession aren't enough for me and Butch feels the same way!

Most overrated since 10 goals Zitelli.

Have you had a good chat with Terry about this?

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I've stated any a time he's the best player we've had since Latas/Franck IMO. Fabulous player.

[The_Exile]

I was/am a massive fan of Claros, any manager worth their salts starts lesson number 1: Possession of the baw!! If you don't have the ball you can't do 'owt. Claros is a Scholes/Makalele (I'm not saying he's at that level!) type of player, doesn't do anything flash but is the most important player on the team.

By all accounts, him and his missus loved Edinburgh and the Hibees, that counts for a lot and would imagine his agent has put the feelers out for a return if Claros would like to return.

[Forza Fred]

I'd take him back, but i'm not sure he'd fit into the way Butcher wants us to play?

My thoughts exactly!

[Leighonel]

I liked Claris, but my respect for Butcher world diminish if he spent money on another midfielder.

I hope he uses whatever cash he has available to sign a player for positions for which we have little cover.

A right back and a striker would be much more useful.

"In a heartbeat".

I tend to agree that we have enough midfielders, but how many of them are as good as claros. If butcher could get a couple of the midfielders out and get claros in I would be happy.

I hope his agent contacts hibs.

[eastterrace]

I liked Claris, but my respect for Butcher world diminish if he spent money on another midfielder.

I hope he uses whatever cash he has available to sign a player for positions for which we have little cover.

A right back and a striker would be much more useful.

"In a heartbeat".

why do we need a right back , thought forster was doing okay, seems malpas and tb are maybe trying to mould him into one. also liked claros but had no goal threat so cant see him coming back imo.

[Scouse Hibee]

Not needed, let's strenghten the real weakness's first.

[offshorehibby]

While i liked Claros i'm more than happy to go with TB's decisions on players coming in.

[Fergus52]

Anyone who wouldn't take him on a free is an idiot IMO.

Will be a starting player at the world cup so will have definite resale value.

I think he'd easily be able to play at the higher tempo TB wants and if he came in now he'd be our best CM.

[Northernhibee]

Anyone who wouldn't take him on a free is an idiot IMO.

Will be a starting player at the world cup so will have definite resale value.

I think he'd easily be able to play at the higher tempo TB wants and if he came in now he'd be our best CM.

Yep. Outstanding work rate and engine in him, passing is sharp as a tack and works box to box.

[neil7908]

Although I agree that another central midfielder is not really want the team needs right now I'd make an exception for Claros. Brilliant player who keeps the ball, runs all day, gives 100% for the team and is a quality passer.

If the rumours are correct and we are looking at moving on the likes of Thomson and Taiwo then we should be able to free up some wages.

[Spike Mandela]

I was more gutted about losing Jorge than Sparky - world cup player to be.

Would take him back in a heartbeat.

Yet the team's problem this year has been scoring goals not defensive work. Definitely missed Griffiths more imo.

[Northernhibee]

Yet the team's problem this year has been scoring goals not defensive work. Definitely missed Griffiths more imo.

I honestly think we've missed composure in midfield - we've been lumping the ball aimlessly upfront pre TB and having better passing in midfield and Lewis and Cairney getting up in support is what's turning us around.

Both JC and LG would hugely improve us.

[Winston Ingram]

He doesn't strike me as a Butcher type player. KT is a better version and if he's not wanted then there's no chance

[sambajustice]

He doesn't strike me as a Butcher type player. KT is a better version and if he's not wanted then there's no chance

Thomson is better than Claros??????

Wowsers!

[davhibby]

He's the perfect fit for TB imo, would be brilliant if we could get him

[Keith_M]

Claros' time at Hibs has been and gone. If we can't fit Thomson into the team, I can't see why we'd recruit Claros.


Have to disagree with this as I don't see them as the same type of player. Claros is good at driving the team forward, as well as strong defending, and he is a good passer of the ball.

It's Butcher's call, of course, but I've love to see him back, maybe even to replace Thomson.

[Jim44]

He doesn't strike me as a Butcher type player. KT is a better version and if he's not wanted then there's no chance

KT comparison is debatable but no doubting KT's ability. If only he was a willing horse, able to conform to TB's style of play, he would remain a valuable member of the squad. I reckon the KT/TB issue lies deeper than ways of playing the game, tho' .......... pity.

[Leishy1995]

I'd be delighted to see him in a Hibs strip again

[LioNeilMessi]

Nothing wrong with offering him a trial to let Butcher & Malpas see for themselves what he can offer. I reckon he'd be keen to come over.

[sambajustice]

Maybe Thomson thinks he's bigger than the club and that's the reason he doesnt play. Maybe he's carrying an injury and thats the reason he isnt playing. I don't know, im just putting it out there.

Fact is you dont turn down quality players if you have the chance to sign them. Its like saying we wouldnt sign Iker Casillas if available because goalkeeper isnt our biggest worry.

[Jack]

Maybe Thomson thinks he's bigger than the club and that's the reason he doesnt play. Maybe he's carrying an injury and thats the reason he isnt playing. I don't know, im just putting it out there.

Fact is you dont turn down quality players if you have the chance to sign them. Its like saying we wouldnt sign Iker Casillas if available because goalkeeper isnt our biggest worry.

Agreed, if better than we have becomes available we'd be mugs to let it pass by. And that goes for the folk who seem to think there's a queuing system and other positions should take priority - maybe there's just no one with the quality available for the money we have at this time?

[jdships]

Thomson is better than Claros??????

Wowsers!

My thoughts exactly :agree::rolleyes:

[MyJo]

I said at the end of last season I would rather hold onto Claros than Thomson and while Thomson has shown his quality occasionally this season I would take Claros back in a heartbeat.

Thomson, taiwo and Tudur jones are all surplus to requirements if we can get a deal for Jorge done in January

[Scouse Hibee]

Anyone who wouldn't take him on a free is an idiot IMO.

Will be a starting player at the world cup so will have definite resale value.

I think he'd easily be able to play at the higher tempo TB wants and if he came in now he'd be our best CM.

What a silly comment, will he play for free as well then!

[sambajustice]

What a silly comment, will he play for free as well then!

As well as who?

[GreenCastle]

Would love to see Claros back.

Read the game so well - broke up play and at 27 years old and having played 41 times for his country he is a better player and has less injuries than KT.

The challenge would be how to utilise him in the best way as seems TB likes box to box midfielders rather than a holding player - Claros is mobile but plays deeper. He did bring a calming influence to the team and was just needing a Latapy type along side him to create.

[Scouse Hibee]

As well as who?

Eh? Maybe I should just have said, as well as being free will he play for free. You've misunderstood the translation from Scouse to Scottish :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I was more gutted about losing Jorge than Sparky

There cannae be many that think that!

[3pm]

He'd be good. Better player than the 2 in centre midfield just now.

[ballengeich]

While Claros did an effective job as a defensive midfielder he didn't contribute enough going forward to justify the high opinion that some people have of him. He didn't score during his time here and I don't remember him setting up many chances for anyone else. Thomson, Tudur-Jones and at a push Taiwo can tackle then pass the ball sideways.

I he's so good why did he go back to Honduras rather than getting a move to a higher-paying club somewhere else in Europe?

[Northernhibee]

There cannae be many that think that!

Realistically we always had more hope of keeping Jorge than Sparky tbh.

Just love watching either play though.

[DC_Hibs]

While Claros did an effective job as a defensive midfielder he didn't contribute enough going forward to justify the high opinion that some people have of him. He didn't score during his time here and I don't remember him setting up many chances for anyone else. Thomson, Tudur-Jones and at a push Taiwo can tackle then pass the ball sideways.

I he's so good why did he go back to Honduras rather than getting a move to a higher-paying club somewhere else in Europe?

Spot on. It really shows how poor we have been over the last few seasons.
Hopefully TB has higher standards than most on here and our midfield is revamped totally by the summer transfer window at the latest.

[Fergus52]

He doesn't strike me as a Butcher type player. KT is a better version and if he's not wanted then there's no chance

:faf:

[Purehibee_MYB]

I need him back just so I have a use for my Honduras flag again!

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[Nevi_SOL]

Claros is twice the player of Thomson

[tamig]

Spot on. It really shows how poor we have been over the last few seasons.
Hopefully TB has higher standards than most on here and our midfield is revamped totally by the summer transfer window at the latest.

So you really don't see any quality in Claros? Unbelievable :rolleyes:

[Boyle89]

If we can do a deal then I'd gladly welcome him back. Great work rate, good agression and superb range of passing. If KT and TT are away then there's a space there.

[Thecat23]

Spoke to his agent and there is nothing from Hibs about a move, but 2 other Scottish teams have inquired about him. One is defo The Rangers but not sure who the other is.

For what it's worth have him back in a heart beat. He'd be even better under a manager like TB.

[Thecat23]

That would be just as bad as Sparky to Celtc. :rolleyes:

Sadly I agree. Be a sore one. At least he wouldn't be in the same league though. Small consolation I know!

[dodecar]

It looks like he may get his wish and be released by Motagua. I wonder what Butcher could do with this lad!!!

I wonder if Hibs are keeping tabs on him, could be good for the team and good bit of business too with potential to sell on!

Source: http://www.diez.hn/csp/mediapool/sites/Diez/FutboldePrimera/story.csp?cid=434937&sid=330&fid=99

YES ! The boy was heartbroken to have to leave . Now whether El Tel is interested ,who knows ,but he'd slot in ok. Claros just got better and better with us and tougher too!

[green.and.white]

Would love Jorge back, a class act

[147lothian]

I would let KT and TJ go to bring back him back! Its sore if theres no contact with his agent!

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Would take wee Jorge back in a second!! Can't understand anyone that wouldn't!? Would be totally gutted if he signed for The Sevco :'-(((((

[Weststandwanab]

That would be just as bad as Sparky to Celtc. :rolleyes:More chance of me to Celtic !


Would take wee Jorge back in a second!! Can't understand anyone that wouldn't!? Would be totally gutted if he signed for The Sevco :'-((((( . Me 2

[Beefster]

Before we use up a wage on bringing Claros back, we should check what Joe Keenan's current situation is.

[NOLA]

Would take him over KT and OTJ in a hearbeat.

[Hibbyradge]

Anyone who wouldn't take him on a free is an idiot IMO.

Will be a starting player at the world cup so will have definite resale value.

I think he'd easily be able to play at the higher tempo TB wants and if he came in now he'd be our best CM.

We don't have unlimited funds for wages.

This idiot thinks we should use what money we have to strengthen our weakest areas.

Another midfielder would be crazy.

[Hibbyradge]

why do we need a right back , thought forster was doing okay, seems malpas and tb are maybe trying to mould him into one. also liked claros but had no goal threat so cant see him coming back imo.

Forster did well, but he's a centre half and we have no one else, unless you think Clancy will ever play again.

[Bostonhibby]

Great wee player - has he signed yet? :wink:

[CmoantheHibs]

It amazes me that some people don't want Claros back.I can understand about having too many midfielders in the squad and the issue of other areas needing addressed but he would be our best and most valuable midfielder by a long way.Get rid of 1 or 2 to make way for him.Given his energy, passing range,tackling ability and his talent to read the game I cant understand why, not being restricted and given a license to get forward when appropriate, he would not be sensational for us under TB.If TB cannot utilse his abilities then he is not the manager I thought he was.Also his ability to remain calm and retain possession is huge advantage when trying to defend a lead or play on the counter attack.
If possible get him signed.These opportunities do not come around very often

[southern hibby]

There are certain positions that DO NEED strengthening, however The Jan window is notoriously hard to get good players I'n ( but not unachievable ).
So question is do we take a player who will no doubt strengthen us and leave less funds available for other positions, or do we let his undoubted talent pass us by?
I for one am all for getting players when we can because I believe the more quality we have at ER the more players that we go after will be more inclined to sign for us. GGTTH

[dp00]

Was told Claros will be coming and has already got a flat beside easter road...

Was told this in middle of December

Him and his wife felt safe in Edinburgh and he was really keen to bring up his kid here

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[Sanger]

The holding player we nee

[PeeJay]

It amazes me that some people don't want Claros back.

Really - if he's that "good", why are we the only club that seems to be after him and why is he being given a "free" from his current club - is it maybe because he's too good for them? Think he is hugely overrated by some netters myself ...

[Sanger]

Really - if he's that "good", why are we the only club that seems to be after him and why is he being given a "free" from his current club - is it maybe because he's too good for them? Think he is hugely overrated by some netters myself ...

Contracts finished so club can get nothing for him. Helped Honduras to World Cup finals.

[CapitalHibs]

Was told Claros will be coming and has already got a flat beside easter road...

Was told this in middle of December

Him and his wife felt safe in Edinburgh and he was really keen to bring up his kid here

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That was my understanding too and I believe he loved the concept of the Hibernian Family. Honduras has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Bet Jorge wants to get his family out of there as quick as possible.

[3pm]

I've not read the whole thread but The Cat was always well informed about his situation. Come on man....

[NOLA]

Sure I read he wanted to play in the states

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Personally I think we have had too many years of managers trying to build what's available into a team. let TB, MM and SM agree what they need and send SM out to
find them.

[jacomo]

I was more gutted about losing Jorge than Sparky - world cup player to be.

Would take him back in a heartbeat.

Bring him back. Please!!