Scottish summer transfers/contracts

[JDT]

Hope we don't sign Clarkson, we've got 4/5 strikers already. Get a goalie and winger signed pronto

[Eyrie]

We need a keeper, left sided centre half, two wingers and a striker.

Some delay was inevitable whilst Stubbs evaluated both the current squad and the players available, but I'm starting to get frustrated by the lack of action.

[Aldo]

We need a keeper, left sided centre half, two wingers and a striker. Some delay was inevitable whilst Stubbs evaluated both the current squad and the players available, but I'm starting to get frustrated by the lack of action.

Keeper and winger with maybe one other - creative MF player.

[Tynie01011973]

BAnderson just tweeted Osman Sow agreed terms with the Yams - deal to be completed by Monday at latest

[Potty78]

Still need a goalie, left full back, centre half, creative midfielder, a winger and another striker. We let 14 go and need at least another 5-6 in pronto.

[Billy Whizz]

BAnderson just tweeted Osman Sow agreed terms with the Yams - deal to be completed by Monday at latest

I had a friend at the game last night in the Man City end, said he's absolutely howling

[Billychaotic182]

The Facebook transfer group claims there is going to be a huge announcement today but it's not a signing. Any ideas or is it just more bs?

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

My take is the club are finding it more difficult than they thought.

Dempster & Stubbs have both made comments suggesting 'signings' are imminent. Meanwhile we have only signed two players without addressing our issue of 'creativity'.

As I have previously posted the squad is six players short of what Dempster & Stubbs desire: 2+1 youth in every position.

If I was a betting man I'd be guessing that Rod is still reluctant give early contracts as it means paying players earlier. Add into that that nobody wants to come to Hibs currently. Can't help but admit I'm jealous of our rivals currently with numerous players with the ability to excite, we have none!!


"That was classic intercourse!"

[blackpoolhibs]

The Facebook transfer group claims there is going to be a huge announcement today but it's not a signing. Any ideas or is it just more bs?

Helipad, big screens in each corner :wink: Maybe news on STF selling up? :dunno:

[Expecting Rain]

As the season edges closer i can honestly say i am not excited about our prospects, it looks like the best players we will have will be the ones who contributed to our downfall and to make matters worse Liam Craig will once again be captain, i don`t think our manager has watched any footage of last season. It seems like that there will be more than a few supporters who go along to keep Hibs in existence( myself included ) rather than going along with any great expectations, carry on regardless........................................ ......

[Crazyhorse]

Helipad, big screens in each corner :wink: Maybe news on STF selling up? :dunno:

AS to resign TB to return? The conduit to shave of moustache?

[Ronniekirk]

The Facebook transfer group claims there is going to be a huge announcement today but it's not a signing. Any ideas or is it just more bs?

Not convivinced there will be any announcement unless it's Winds of Change Part three clarifying where all our new Backroom Staff Fit into New Structure

[Paloschi]

We need a keeper, left sided centre half, two wingers and a striker.

Some delay was inevitable whilst Stubbs evaluated both the current squad and the players available, but I'm starting to get frustrated by the lack of action.


Me too.

We need players ASAP. Think Stubbs, like the vast majority of our previous managers have seen their ambitions to bring in players diminish after finding out what we can afford.

This is where I would expect a back up plan and maybe a drive to recruit from over seas rather than from down south.

Farid El Alagui is a great signing though and if we can get players of that quality throughout the team I think we will be able to push Rangers.

My real concern is the likes of Nelson, Craig and Tudur-Jones still hanging about. It looks like they will all be kept. I am willing to give the team 100% backing as it is a new era but these players will have to have some impact to win some (should be most) fans back over.

[SMAXXA]

My take is the club are finding it more difficult than they thought.

Dempster & Stubbs have both made comments suggesting 'signings' are imminent. Meanwhile we have only signed two players without addressing our issue of 'creativity'.

As I have previously posted the squad is six players short of what Dempster & Stubbs desire: 2+1 youth in every position.

If I was a betting man I'd be guessing that Rod is still reluctant give early contracts as it means paying players earlier. Add into that that nobody wants to come to Hibs currently. Can't help but admit I'm jealous of our rivals currently with numerous players with the ability to excite, we have none!!


"That was classic intercourse!"

do you actually believe that players get paid from the day they sign? Just to clarify all contracts have a start date of say for example the first week of the season and run till their expiry. There's certainly no benefit of waiting till the last minute to sign a player due to saving wages so let's knock that one right on the head.

[Feed McGraw]

Not convivinced there will be any announcement unless it's Winds of Change Part three clarifying where all our new Backroom Staff Fit into New Structure The wages must be good for the backroom staff, we seem to have no problem attracting them ! :greengrin

[The Leith Dutch]

Meanwhile we have only signed two players without addressing our issue of 'creativity'.

I'm happy to give some of last season's players the chance under a better manager who plays it on the deck but this is definitely the biggest worry as it was flat out our biggest failing last season.

Looking through the team (admittedly having not seen Gray in action) I can only see Craig, Stanton and Harris as creative players.
Craig may be inconsistent or it may be Butcher that stifled him but Stanton and Harris are far too young to be the only other creative sources we rely on.

Creating goals usually requires beating a man, pace, a good cross, a clever through pass or a stunning shot and I think we're seriously lacking all those.
Case in point was our shockingly poor corners (something that even I can't blame solely on Butcher).

Paul Cairney wasn't the answer but he was probably our best corner taker last year.

I'm generally in the happy clapper camp (sorry) but even I'd be seriously worried if there aren't at least two additions with some good creative skills.

[bighairyfaeleith]

Sow signing for hearts according to there ginger cheerleader at EN

[CraigHibee]

The Facebook transfer group claims there is going to be a huge announcement today but it's not a signing. Any ideas or is it just more bs?

new away kit?

[GreenCastle]

I'm happy to give some of last season's players the chance under a better manager who plays it on the deck but this is definitely the biggest worry as it was flat out our biggest failing last season.

Looking through the team (admittedly having not seen Gray in action) I can only see Craig, Stanton and Harris as creative players.
Craig may be inconsistent or it may be Butcher that stifled him but Stanton and Harris are far too young to be the only other creative sources we rely on.

Creating goals usually requires beating a man, pace, a good cross, a clever through pass or a stunning shot and I think we're seriously lacking all those.
Case in point was our shockingly poor corners (something that even I can't blame solely on Butcher).

Paul Cairney wasn't the answer but he was probably our best corner taker last year.

I'm generally in the happy clapper camp (sorry) but even I'd be seriously worried if there aren't at least two additions with some good creative skills.

Successful teams usually have a good spine.

Currently we still have no GK considering the fact we have known for months Williams was leaving.

Centre backs - Nelson isn't the answer and is a squad player.

Centre Midfield - I can't remember the last decent creative player we had in there who could run a game and pick a pass-relying on Stanton or Craig isn't going to work.

Up front - last season we wouldn't have gone down if we could score goals. Goals win games..

We have brought in a new striker but still need more firepower through the middle. They will also need supply from behind and outwide.

We are going to seriously need 4 quality players if we are to be anywhere near the play offs.

[Flanny boy]

Successful teams usually have a good spine.

Currently we still have no GK considering the fact we have known for months Williams was leaving.

Centre backs - Nelson isn't the answer and is a squad player.

Centre Midfield - I can't remember the last decent creative player we had in there who could run a game and pick a pass-relying on Stanton or Craig isn't going to work.

Up front - last season we wouldn't have gone down if we could score goals. Goals win games..

We have brought in a new striker but still need more firepower through the middle. They will also need supply from behind and outwide.

We are going to seriously need 4 quality players if we are to be anywhere near the play offs.
:top marks

[AlbertK86]

Still need a goalie, left full back, centre half, creative midfielder, a winger and another striker. We let 14 go and need at least another 5-6 in pronto.

We've let more than 14 go

Was it 12 out of contract plus

Boateng Watmore Zoubir and Haynes loans finished

McGivern Collins and Caldwell who were still under contract

Only two and a goalie player coach in

The out of contract players .... Very few were regular starters so the majority of bottlers remain

Stubbs had players identified before interview

Marsella had a long list of targets

Every week we are told signings will be in this week or offers have been made

Appears these offers have been turned down for one reason or another

We need to get a settled team .... Not one that the majority of which hid as we got relegated

I just hope - Takeover is very close and been told don't buy til new owner is in control ..... However my head says this is wishful thinking

Again I hope Stubbs can turn around the players who bottled it and hid last year - however again my head says this is wishful thinking and we as fans are clutching at a very short straw with this hope

The enthusiasm generated by LD appointment, promises of change and quality signings has eroded as week after week goes by and we have a weaker squad than last season

I really hope Hibs prove me wrong

I believe Stubbs and LD can take us forward but by god we need to get cracking

GGTTH

[overdrive]

do you actually believe that players get paid from the day they sign? Just to clarify all contracts have a start date of say for example the first week of the season and run till their expiry. There's certainly no benefit of waiting till the last minute to sign a player due to saving wages so let's knock that one right on the head.

Do you really believe players we have signed are working for free during pre-season? No chance.

[IWasThere2016]

Successful teams usually have a good spine.

Currently we still have no GK considering the fact we have known for months Williams was leaving.

Centre backs - Nelson isn't the answer and is a squad player.

Centre Midfield - I can't remember the last decent creative player we had in there who could run a game and pick a pass-relying on Stanton or Craig isn't going to work.

Up front - last season we wouldn't have gone down if we could score goals. Goals win games..

We have brought in a new striker but still need more firepower through the middle. They will also need supply from behind and outwide.

We are going to seriously need 4 quality players if we are to be anywhere near the play offs.

And I don't see us getting them..

[Del Boy]

Dundee United sign 6ft 3 Dutch striker Mario Bilate from Sparta Rotterdam

[The Leith Dutch]

Do you really believe players we have signed are working for free during pre-season? No chance.

Absolutely agree.

I would however by genuinely amazed if anyone is not being signed so Petrie can avoid paying them an extra 3 - 4 weeks wages prior to the first game.
(not saying that's what you're claiming btw :) )

Firstly, I honestly believe that Dempster and Stubbs are actually in control of this.
Secondly, if they weren't I'd lay good money on the fact that this would have come out publicly and not just as a .net conspiracy.

Finally (and I say this as someone who thinks Rod Petrie should go) I think that however tight he is with the cash he's not completely immune to the relationship between the on field side of Hibs and the financial side:

He would add up 3 - 4 weeks wages.
Let's push the boat out way further than I think will happen and call that 10 grand per player for some back of the fag packet maths.
Let's say there are 5 players in that category and we call that 50 grand (again highly unlikely I know).

The idea that Rod Petrie would gamble the potential losses of a really bad season in the Championship for 50 grand is seriously paranoid.
That's about 2000 tickets sold to put it in perspective.

[Scooter]

Who was the guy that said he heard something yesterday but was at the open and would post on the PM board today?

[Scooter]

The fanny has already said he's just made it up

[silverhibee]

Who was the guy that said he heard something yesterday but was at the open and would post on the PM board today?


Brog. :aok:

[LordBamba]

Hibs transfer page says McFadden 100% done deal. Don't belive a word he says but thought its worth mentioning :wink:

Update: oh dear just realised its a troll page... My mistake :taxi

[Baldy Foghorn]

Absolutely agree.

I would however by genuinely amazed if anyone is not being signed so Petrie can avoid paying them an extra 3 - 4 weeks wages prior to the first game.
(not saying that's what you're claiming btw :) )

Firstly, I honestly believe that Dempster and Stubbs are actually in control of this.
Secondly, if they weren't I'd lay good money on the fact that this would have come out publicly and not just as a .net conspiracy.

Finally (and I say this as someone who thinks Rod Petrie should go) I think that however tight he is with the cash he's not completely immune to the relationship between the on field side of Hibs and the financial side:

He would add up 3 - 4 weeks wages.
Let's push the boat out way further than I think will happen and call that 10 grand per player for some back of the fag packet maths.
Let's say there are 5 players in that category and we call that 50 grand (again highly unlikely I know).

The idea that Rod Petrie would gamble the potential losses of a really bad season in the Championship for 50 grand is seriously paranoid.
That's about 2000 tickets sold to put it in perspective.

Think your "fag packet maths" are wrong.......

[The Leith Dutch]

Think your "fag packet maths" are wrong.......

Completely possible :)
But in what way are you thinking they're wrong?

[Nutmegged]

Think your "fag packet maths" are wrong.......

They could be wrong but I don't think his figures would be too far off, if you say 10 players on an average of £1200 per week then over 4 weeks you're talking £48 grand

[Hibeesmad]

Danny Galbraith is on trial with St Johnstone

[rcarter1]

They could be wrong but I don't think his figures would be too far off, if you say 10 players on an average of £1200 per week then over 4 weeks you're talking £48 grand

I think its the claim that 50 grand = 2000 season tickets that is wrong. At 400£ x 2000 = £800,000. 50 grand is only 125 season tickets.

[DC_Hibs]

I think its the claim that 50 grand = 2000 season tickets that is wrong.

He said tickets not season tickets so he isn't too far off.

[Nutmegged]

I think its the claim that 50 grand = 2000 season tickets that is wrong. At 400£ x 2000 = £800,000. 50 grand is only 125 season tickets.

Yeah sorry, I was just looking at the players mate

[J-C]

I think its the claim that 50 grand = 2000 season tickets that is wrong. At 400£ x 2000 = £800,000. 50 grand is only 125 season tickets.

You've not taken into consideration any concession prices?

[brog]

Brog. :aok:

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

[DC_Hibs]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

Youngsters as opposed to out of favour more experienced types?

[Aldo]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

Cheers Brog. That makes sense and would tie in with what I have been told. (Sort of anyway)

[Keith_M]

What are the chances the expected 'Announcement' will be about a tie in with Everton's Youth Team.


AS did say that it was an option that he might have to take. Maybe he's been having a harder time finding quality players that are willing to sign for us than he expected.

[Spike Mandela]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

Not trying to belittle your info brog but I think when we appointed the Everton reserve/youth team coach as our new manager most of us took it as a given that he would be looking to get loan deals of guys that might be available from errrrr Everton.

[GreenLake]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

Nice to hear some good news.

[Leitherhibs]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

One of those being Hallam Hope who i mentioned previously?

[brog]

One of those being Hallam Hope who i mentioned previously?

Yes, I see no problem in confirming that.

[AngusHibby]

5 goals in 7 games for Hallam Hope at Bury last season, seems to know where the net is and would hopefully have a good relationship with Stubbs.

[brog]

Not trying to belittle your info brog but I think when we appointed the Everton reserve/youth team coach as our new manager most of us took it as a given that he would be looking to get loan deals of guys that might be available from errrrr Everton.

Agreed & I'm not promoting this as a scoop. It was more of a counterbalance to the numerous threads & posts on here suggesting the club or AS is sitting about doing nothing. I was told they're working flat out to secure players. I don't mean to tease here but with our new backroom staff our connections may extend beyond Everton. Another poster asked if youngsters & answer is yes, mostly.

[GreenCastle]

While Everton youngsters could be interesting - I still hope we can bring in players with some experience/leadership.

Do Everton not have any goalkeepers we can have?

What are the loan rules ? How many from one club and how many players can we loan in total ?

[SteveHFC]

While Everton youngsters could be interesting - I still hope we can bring in players with some experience/leadership.

Do Everton not have any goalkeepers we can have?

What are the loan rules ? How many from one club and how many players can we loan in total ?

Jindřich Staněk

[CallumLaidlaw]

@RaithRovers_FC: **Signing News** Former Rangers defender Ross Perry has today signed. Ross goes straight into the team for today’s friendly against ICT

[CallumLaidlaw]

@STVSport: Dundee United complete signing of Sparta Rotterdam striker Mario Bilate http://t.co/eNE3UVtb7o

[silverhibee]

Just back, I'll try & keep this brief but essentially AS has been talking with Everton re loan signings since day 1. Everton however only returned 2 weeks ago & there's lots of work to do before anything is confirmed. The main thing is Martinez needs to determine with his coaches which players should go on loan or be added to 1st team squad. I was told 4 specific names, only one of which I have seen quoted on here. The 4 names covered the positions everyone agrees needs strengthening. I should stress that doesn't mean we're getting 4 players, these are the players they're talking about. Before anyone shouts source I won't put it on here but I believe it's 100% genuine & will give some further info on PM board. I should also add the guy was hugely positive re AS & his new back room staff. I hope I didn't raise expectations too high but wanted to assure people on here that it appears our manager knows what we need & is working hard to address it.

:aok:

[Golden Bear]

@STVSport: Dundee United complete signing of Sparta Rotterdam striker Mario Bilate http://t.co/eNE3UVtb7o


Obviously a panic buy in view of the impending friendly clash against the mighty Hibees.

:agree:

[Spike Mandela]

Agreed & I'm not promoting this as a scoop. It was more of a counterbalance to the numerous threads & posts on here suggesting the club or AS is sitting about doing nothing. I was told they're working flat out to secure players. I don't mean to tease here but with our new backroom staff our connections may extend beyond Everton. Another poster asked if youngsters & answer is yes, mostly.

Yeah fair enough brog. Nice to hear the network extends a bit further but would hope we are not limiting ourselves to young reserves. No doubt a few nuggets here and there but had our fingers burnt with Premiership reserve loanees in the past

Having said that, if that's where we are, that's where we are.

[Leitherhibs]

Yes, I see no problem in confirming that.

I'm glad it would seem my source is reliable.

[Nutmegged]

Thanks for the info Brog, these little snippets keep a lot of us going... hopefully there'll be more on the PM board shortly mate, thanks again

[Leitherhibs]

That agent scotland just tweeted this. What a joke!!

@AgentScotland: Hibs still in talks with Everton over loan signings, Hallum Hope is the obvious one but also interested in Matthew Pennington & Conor Grant

[SteveHFC]

That agent scotland just tweeted this. What a joke!!

@AgentScotland: Hibs still in talks with Everton over loan signings, Hallum Hope is the obvious one but also interested in Matthew Pennington & Conor Grant

:rolleyes:

[Hibeesmad]

That agent scotland just tweeted this. What a joke!!

@AgentScotland: Hibs still in talks with Everton over loan signings, Hallum Hope is the obvious one but also interested in Matthew Pennington & Conor Grant

Brog is that you? 😉

[grunt]

Borg is that you? We are the Borg.

[Hibeesmad]

Does anybody have any news regarding signings coming in? It's gone a bit quiet the past few days

[erin go bragh]

Hallam Hope and Mathew pennington are rumoured to be on their way on loan from Everton . According to the Hibs rumours FB . It goes on to say both are highly rated by the Everton fans .

Ggtth

[Hibeesmad]

Hallam Hope and Mathew pennington are rumoured to be on their way on loan from Everton . According to the Hibs rumours FB . It goes on to say both are highly rated by the Everton fans .

Ggtth

I've heard some really positive things about these pair, hopefully a deal can be done this week coming before we face the huns

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Hallam Hope is defo coming :agree:

[SteveHFC]

Hallam Hope is defo coming :agree:

Source?

[Ronniekirk]

Hallam Hope is defo coming :agree:

What position does he play and is he earmarked as someone who could come in and start for us or is he more someone that will come off the bench more often than not .Just trying to get an indication if we are already down to this market for first team players as other contracts allegedly offered to players have been knocked back or do we still have some irons in the fire in that regard .

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

What position does he play and is he earmarked as someone who could come in and start for us or is he more someone that will come off the bench more often than not .Just trying to get an indication if we are already down to this market for first team players as other contracts allegedly offered to players have been knocked back or do we still have some irons in the fire in that regard .

He's a striker, decent height and got pace. Was on loan at Northampton and Bury last season for 6 months each. Scored 1 goal in 3 games for Northamptom and 5 goals in 7 games for Bury. Including scoring a hattrick against Pompey (Bury's first hattrick scored by someone for 20 years).

[Ronniekirk]

He's a striker, decent height and got pace. Was on loan at Northampton and Bury last season for 6 months each. Scored 1 goal in 3 games for Northamptom and 5 goals in 7 games for Bury. Including scoring a hattrick against Pompey (Bury's first hattrick scored by someone for 20 years).
Cheers BMD sounds promising Maybe there is Hope with this one after all

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Cheers BMD sounds promising Maybe there is Hope with this one after all

I see what you did there :wink:

[Hibeesmad]

Hallam Hope is defo coming :agree:

When's the announcement due to be made?

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

When's the announcement due to be made?

No idea mate. You know what Hibs are like with announcements lol, look how long it took us to announce Holden was here! Hope should be here this week at somepoint I was told.

[TheFamous1875]

No idea mate. You know what Hibs are like with announcements lol, look how long it took us to announce Holden was here! Hope should be here this week at somepoint I was told.

Who telt ye? How would they know it's 100% a done deal?


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[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Who telt ye? How would they know it's 100% a done deal?


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Not saying who told me but they know a few of the lads and one of them told him. Again, wont discolse names.

[hibsmad]

He's a striker, decent height and got pace. Was on loan at Northampton and Bury last season for 6 months each. Scored 1 goal in 3 games for Northamptom and 5 goals in 7 games for Bury. Including scoring a hattrick against Pompey (Bury's first hattrick scored by someone for 20 years).

A hat trick against Portsmouth. No again!

:wink:

http://youtu.be/LUagISHV2Fo

[McKenzie]

Hearts sign Osman Sow

[Hibs90]

Hearts sign Osman Sow

Probably end up scoring against us. :rolleyes::greengrin

[Ozyhibby]

Stubbs said at the weekend that we have a few offers out there. I would expect they were given the weekend to think it over and will be informing the club yae or nae today.
Be nice to get something positive today.

[Paloschi]

Anyone else heard any further rumours?

It has all gone a bit quiet. Surely someone has heard something true or untrue... lets hear it! I need it for my sanity! :greengrin

[coldingham hibs]

Funny how Hearts appear to be signing players of decent quality rather easily whereas we appear to have some difficulty.

[Thecat23]

Funny how Hearts appear to be signing players of decent quality rather easily whereas we appear to have some difficulty.

Boy Sow is a good signing. Seems Potter is getting in a team that will be hard to beat but will score goals IMO.

[Kato]

Funny how Hearts appear to be signing players of decent quality rather easily whereas we appear to have some difficulty.

You think it's funny?

[TRC]

I think Stubbs is alluding to the fact we have a goal keeper that is not the French boy that played yesterday. Its just getting it over the line.

[silverhibee]

He's a striker, decent height and got pace. Was on loan at Northampton and Bury last season for 6 months each. Scored 1 goal in 3 games for Northamptom and 5 goals in 7 games for Bury. Including scoring a hattrick against Pompey (Bury's first hattrick scored by someone for 20 years).

You seen him play before.

[Heisenberg]

I think Stubbs is alluding to the fact we have a goal keeper that is not the French boy that played yesterday. Its just getting it over the line.

I thought that too. Hopefully hear something soon.

[J-C]

You seen him play before.

Don't know if he's seen him play but it's fairly easy to go on youtube and find clips from these teams and their goals scored.

[brog]

Funny how Hearts appear to be signing players of decent quality rather easily whereas we appear to have some difficulty.

What makes you think he's of decent quality? 2 seasons in 3rd & 4th tier of Swedish football, one season in Moldova & 7 games in Swedish top tier for a team which was relegated. One year at CP where he didn't have a squad number & in fact hardly got a game at development level. I posted before ( i have a friend at CP ) that some folk there thought he had some talent but most others thought he was total keek, the latter view obviously prevailed. We'll see over coming season but for now I'm much happier with El Alagui

[brog]

What makes you think he's of decent quality? 2 seasons in 3rd & 4th tier of Swedish football, one season in Moldova & 7 games in Swedish top tier for a team which was relegated. One year at CP where he didn't have a squad number & in fact hardly got a game at development level. I posted before ( i have a friend at CP ) that some folk there thought he had some talent but most others thought he was total keek, the latter view obviously prevailed. We'll see over coming season but for now I'm much happier with El Alagui

I meant to include this quote from CP fans' website. Interestingly Palace have a young player called Gus Sow who's a regular in development team, don't know if any relation.

With regards to Sow, someone above used the word proven... 12 goals in the Swedish regional 3rd league a couple of years ago, 3 goals in the Moldovan league the season after. Now that's what I call pedigree!Agree with the majority here, absolutely pointless signing, especially aged 23.

[coldingham hibs]

What makes you think he's of decent quality? 2 seasons in 3rd & 4th tier of Swedish football, one season in Moldova & 7 games in Swedish top tier for a team which was relegated. One year at CP where he didn't have a squad number & in fact hardly got a game at development level. I posted before ( i have a friend at CP ) that some folk there thought he had some talent but most others thought he was total keek, the latter view obviously prevailed. We'll see over coming season but for now I'm much happier with El Alagui

You have only picked one of their signings out of 6 or so. What about Alexander, Gomis, Bauben etc.

FWIW, I have seen highlights of 2 recent games that Sow played in and he looked decent, is big, quick & scored in both games.

At present, on paper & in my opinion Hearts look far stronger than we do.

[brog]

You have only picked one of their signings out of 6 or so. What about Alexander, Gomis, Bauben etc.

FWIW, I have seen highlights of 2 recent games that Sow played in and he looked decent, is big, quick & scored in both games.

At present, on paper & in my opinion Hearts look far stronger than we do.

Sorry, as you posted just after the Sow signing posts I assumed you were specifically referring to him. FWIW I'm not impressed by Yams signing either Gomis or Buaben. Alexander is better than anything we currently have but he's not a worldbeater. Conversely I am slightly concerned re Keatings & the Turkish? guy, they could be hopeless or excellent.
A final thought, we had by far a stronger squad ( on paper ) than Yams last season, we know how that went! Lets compare squads at the start of season proper.

[easty]

Sorry, as you posted just after the Sow signing posts I assumed you were specifically referring to him. FWIW I'm not impressed by Yams signing either Gomis or Buaben. Alexander is better than anything we currently have but he's not a worldbeater. Conversely I am slightly concerned re Keatings & the Turkish? guy, they could be hopeless or excellent.
A final thought, we had by far a stronger squad ( on paper ) than Yams last season, we know how that went! Lets compare squads at the start of season proper.

The last time Buaben or Gomis actually done anything good was at Dundee Utd, probably around the same time Owain Tudor Jones was doing well at Inverness. Hearts sign those two and it's "good signings for Hearts", Hibs keep OTJ and it's "get rid of that big huddy". I don't understand why some people are so eager to bum up the Hearts team, but piss on our players. :dunno:

[Nutmegged]

I think Keatings will be a good signing for them to be honest, 15 goals with the Accies last season in this very league, hampered by injuries in his later year with Celtic, was allegedly destined for big things, he could be a difference maker, I certainly wouldn't be underestimating him

[BSEJVT]

I think Keatings will be a good signing for them to be honest, 15 goals with the Accies last season in this very league, hampered by injuries in his later year with Celtic, was allegedly destined for big things, he could be a difference maker, I certainly wouldn't be underestimating him

Exactly the same could be said about a revitalised Alex Harris.

Not directed at you nutmegged, but I really don't get the "*****" envy type pap posted about whom the The Rangers or the Gunts have signed.

There isn't a world beater among them but we are oh so keen to bum them and their existing players up whilst denigrating ours.

Yes we need reinforcements, but far too may posters on this board are beat before they start.

Hibs Net is not so much a football supporters message board anymore as a home for the sad, melancholy, depressed, disenchanted, moaning faced ****ers and suicidal.

Time to pucker up and get behind the team and the club.

[Lucius Apuleius]

Funny how Hearts appear to be signing players of decent quality rather easily whereas we appear to have some difficulty.

Disagree. Couple of players in, yep. But none that I would be overly excited about coming to us. Maybe the keeper but that would be it.

[SteveHFC]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140721/osman-sow-n-up_2241384_4012344


Guaranteed Sow will score against us in a few weeks :rolleyes:

[Hibeesmad]

I think the Hibs and Hearts team are even in many areas. If Hibs can get a couple of gems in before the season starts and the end of the window then I think we will possibly have a stronger team. But time will tell

[Hibeesmad]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140721/osman-sow-n-up_2241384_4012344


Guaranteed Sow will score against us in a few weeks :rolleyes:

He will score 1, El Alagui will score 2 😉

[PatHead]

Time for some Fishman type rumours. Was in Enterprise car rental in Leith and an Irish guy called Richard Foran rented a car.

Afraid that is the best I can come out with.

[happiehibbie]

Time for some Fishman type rumours. Was in Enterprise car rental in Leith and an Irish guy called Richard Foran rented a car.

Afraid that is the best I can come out with.

My son is the manager in there I will ask him however the last time this happened I said that DR had a car delivered from enterprise and I was bumped for being a Jambo


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[PatHead]

My son is the manager in there I will ask him however the last time this happened I said that DR had a car delivered from enterprise and I was bumped for being a Jambo


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You might get lucky and be bumped again. By the way the guy had a problem with his address id as he had moved.

[Velma Dinkley]

My mate was delivering fish to East Mains this morning and he said he saw Sammon there.

[euro Hibby]

I am finding it hard to read the message board these days. I live far away so watched from a distance a terrible season unfold, yet at the end of the day maybe we needed the Championship to really be able to change our approach to the game. Every new manager comes out with the same crap and 11 /12 months down the line we are back to square one !

Like others however I like AS. Here is a guy who has fought for everything he got and in a short space of time has as some said managed to get us playing with a smile again and ball on the deck with pretty much half of the same players. The fans are in some ways rightly skeptical because apart from a couple of cup runs we have been crap. The back room squad has been assembled with guys with good game pedigree and I am sure that soon we will get a few players in who hopefully will add to the squad. I don't know why we have to keep comparing us to the grunts. We need to fix our own garden and if it means two years down below then thats the price we will all pay for being crap and missing a great opportunity.

The club is owned by two businessmen. Companies own brands which consumers buy and companies change the brand according to how they think is best. Sometimes you need to take some distance from being a fan thats why many ex players fail in management when they go to a club because they are too wrapped upin the emotional part. I am not a fan of the Hibs forever thing but good luck to them if they have a plan and are prepared to invest. I love Hibs and will support them regardless even if i am 3000 miles away. Keep calm and Keep supporting your team. They need you !

[Emerald]

My mate was delivering fish to East Mains this morning and he said he saw Sammon there.

He's joining the pars!

[hibees 7062]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140721/osman-sow-n-up_2241384_4012344


Guaranteed Sow will score against us in a few weeks :rolleyes:

Certainty , we should ask them what else they need we might get a finders fee :rolleyes:

[Emerald]

Certainty , we should ask them what else they need we might get a finders fee :rolleyes:

We could start a song about him before they do though

Doh a deer a female deer, etc.....................Sow a ......................fill it in.

[Mango Man]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140721/osman-sow-n-up_2241384_4012344


Guaranteed Sow will score against us in a few weeks :rolleyes:

:agree:

Yup, was saying the same to my mate the other day, he will be the new scourge of Hibs. Not that he has looked amazing or that, but because we were apparently close to signing him.

Hibs luck.

[brog]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140721/osman-sow-n-up_2241384_4012344


Guaranteed Sow will score against us in a few weeks :rolleyes:


Just tell the Yams he was a Butcher target!!

[Hermit Crab]

Just tell the Yams he was a Butcher target!!

He was!

[EK_Hibs]

Just tell the Yams he was a Butcher target!!

I tried that in work today and the response was that he was a Butcher target but only if we stayed up?
I personally have no idea whether that's true or not.

[Hibeesmad]

I tried that in work today and the response was that he was a Butcher target but only if we stayed up?
I personally have no idea whether that's true or not.

If Butcher stayed I think this would have been a done deal. However, Stubbs no doubt had the player mentioned to him and Stubbs thought he could get better. I.e El Alagui and possibly Hallam Hope

[Wheat Hound]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28407615

Fenlon joins Ross County!!!

[erin go bragh]

Hartlepool striker Luke James has agreed terms with Hibs . Well thats what its saying on my FB Hibs rumours page .
Saying they will be gutted to be losing him . Top scorer for them last season .

Ggtth

[Gordy M]

Hartlepool striker Luke James has agreed terms with Hibs . Well thats what its saying on my FB Hibs rumours page .
Saying they will be gutted to be losing him . Top scorer for them last season .

Ggtth
There is nothing on their fans forum about it.....and im sure there would be. He is one of, if not their best player. Dont think this is true?

[Hermit Crab]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28407615

Fenlon joins Ross County!!!


Nice try :tee hee::slipper:

[Baldy Foghorn]

Hartlepool striker Luke James has agreed terms with Hibs . Well thats what its saying on my FB Hibs rumours page .
Saying they will be gutted to be losing him . Top scorer for them last season .

Ggtth

Is the FB Hibs rumours page not just some guy, without knowledge, speculating, and getting it wrong every time?

[Heisenberg]

Is the FB Hibs rumours page not just some guy, without knowledge, speculating, and getting it wrong every time?

Yes. Unless he's taken a picture of them whilst hiding in the bushes at EM.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Hartlepool striker Luke James has agreed terms with Hibs . Well thats what its saying on my FB Hibs rumours page .
Saying they will be gutted to be losing him . Top scorer for them last season .

Ggtth

It's not true.

[brog]

He was!

I know, that's the point. The one thing we & Yams agree about is that Butcher was a hopeless manager. Ergo, if Butcher fancied Sow :wink:

[Speedway]

No rumours are true.

[bingo70]

Is the FB Hibs rumours page not just some guy, without knowledge, speculating, and getting it wrong every time?

The guy that took the pictures was actually ok for info because he took pictures and generally spent time down there.

He's now had meetings with dempster and seems to be allowed proper access which obviously means he can't put up any decent rumours with player names.

Quite a smart move by dempster if she wants the leaks to stop.

[Baldy Foghorn]

The guy that took the pictures was actually ok for info because he took pictures and generally spent time down there.

He's now had meetings with dempster and seems to be allowed proper access which obviously means he can't put up any decent rumours with player names.

Quite a smart move by dempster if she wants the leaks to stop.

She should have kicked his erchie for hiding in bushes with a camera IMO

[Alfred E Newman]

Is the FB Hibs rumours page not just some guy, without knowledge, speculating, and getting it wrong every time?

The FB rumours page is basically a load of crap. The idea was ok but the site has been taken over by so called supporters ripping in to anything connected with the club. People who follow my posts will know I am anything but a happy clapper but some of the comments on there take the biscuit. They boast at having over 3000 members , well they have one less because I have had enough of it.

[bingo70]

She should have kicked his erchie for hiding in bushes with a camera IMO

Probably couldn't stop him and he'd have still done it anyway. This way she stops the source of the problem and gives the impression of the club being more accessible.

[leither17]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?

[bingo70]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?

Absolute nonsense

[Gmack7]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?
delete said guy he's clearly deranged

[Hermit Crab]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?


Correct.

[BoltonHibee]

Lennon was trying to get him out on loan last January but couldn't get shot of him. Championship teams in England were the targets. All very strange as I'm sure he signed a new contract the month prior to that.

[Spike Mandela]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

[Nutmegged]

Lennon was trying to get him out on loan last January but couldn't get shot of him. Championship teams in England were the targets. All very strange as I'm sure he signed a new contract the month prior to that.

He was just coming back after a bad knee injury I'm sure - he scored 21 goald last season and set up about 15 as well, thi k his new contract took him onto the 10 grand + scale...no chance he'll even consider us -has this rumour just started because some Celtic fans who dont like him started a rumour because he apparently didn't shake the new managers hand last week?

[Leitherhibs]

Guy on my FB saying there is a rumour going round of stokes coming back to us on loan surely that's never going to happen?

Any raise on a bath full of baked beans?

[Unseen work]

Hope-ing for a announcing Tuesday afternoon...::

[Hermit Crab]

Hope-ing for a announcing Tuesday afternoon...::


Is that a personal preference or inside info?

[Hermit Crab]

Is the FB Hibs rumours page not just some guy, without knowledge, speculating, and getting it wrong every time?


Aye. He's the one that banned me for questioning the fact that stuff from the pm board was appearing on his page.

[Aldo]

Hope-ing for a announcing Tuesday afternoon...::


See what you did there Unseen.

I HOPE you are correct!!!

[Bleeds green]

Anyone ITK know if we're expecting signings anytime this week?


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[California-Hibs]

Hope-ing for a announcing Tuesday afternoon...::

Pure guess work relating to Hallam Hope, or have you heard something? Sounds like he could be a really good signing for us, his stats are decent.

[Ronniekirk]

A Dundee United fan who used to work beside me and has attended a few games with me to watch hibs claims that we are paying £837 a week basic pay ( seems an odd figure ) Claims Falkirk offered Jamie McDonald more than we were prepared to
Is he at the wind up The usual round about type of source knows someone doing some legal work for hibs who knows someone in finance .

[McIntosh]

A Dundee United fan who used to work beside me and has attended a few games with me to watch hibs claims that we are paying £837 a week basic pay ( seems an odd figure ) Claims Falkirk offered Jamie McDonald more than we were prepared to
Is he at the wind up The usual round about type of source knows someone doing some legal work for hibs who knows someone in finance .

This is rubbish. Traditionally Hibs have payed a major signing on fee which inflates the figure quoted well above that for a first team player.

[Hermit Crab]

A Dundee United fan who used to work beside me and has attended a few games with me to watch hibs claims that we are paying £837 a week basic pay ( seems an odd figure ) Claims Falkirk offered Jamie McDonald more than we were prepared to
Is he at the wind up The usual round about type of source knows someone doing some legal work for hibs who knows someone in finance .


I was was under the impression that we never actually tried to sign McDonald?

[Ronniekirk]

I was was under the impression that we never actually tried to sign McDonald?
He is at the wind up then

[heretoday]

Hope-ing for a announcing Tuesday afternoon...::


Doubt-ing it be a announcing anything at all.

[Leitherhibs]

From the same person that told me we were interested in Hope originally, i've been told that a deal has been reached to sign him on loan. No news on any other potential everton loanees.

[Thecat23]

I'd heard Hope deal was agreed over the w'end, but with the way things have gone I don't believe anything now until they are paraded around the training centre.

[LancsHibs]

I'm beginning to lose all Hope for the season start:paranoid:

[Hibeesmad]

Hope-fully the deal can be confirmed before the weekend. Today preferably

[Aldo]

This is rubbish. Traditionally Hibs have payed a major signing on fee which inflates the figure quoted well above that for a first team player.

Basic wage maybe but as you say with appearance dosh it's made up to a reasonable amount.

I have been told that Hibs don't pay a lump sum signing on Fee but it's paid in instalments over the duration of the contract of thereabouts.

[McIntosh]

Basic wage maybe but as you say with appearance dosh it's made up to a reasonable amount.

I have been told that Hibs don't pay a lump sum signing on Fee but it's paid in instalments over the duration of the contract of thereabouts.

Thanks for the info and insight appreciated

[CRAZYHIBBY]

My mate kev who some of you know and is normally quite reliable has admitted that even he doesn't have a clue about who stubbs is interested in....we have offered deals to a striker and a midfielder. ...but thats all he knows.

[Del Boy]

Heard we're confident of having 2 new players in for Dundee Utd game.

[Paloschi]

18 days until the season starts.

2 players in, 16 out.

Not enough time to blend a new squad IMO.

Nelson, OTJ and Heffernan still here. Craig still captain. No 1st choice keeper. How can fans be content with this?

There are clear positives in the backroom staff and some of LD's changes seem to be the right changes for Hibs but a winning team on the park will get us back up to the SPFL and that is just not materialising.

The jury is out for me at the moment.

[SlickShoes]

18 days until the season starts.

2 players in, 16 out.

Not enough time to blend a new squad IMO.

Nelson, OTJ and Heffernan still here. Craig still captain. No 1st choice keeper. How can fans be content with this?

There are clear positives in the backroom staff and some of LD's changes seem to be the right changes for Hibs but a winning team on the park will get us back up to the SPFL and that is just not materialising.

The jury is out for me at the moment.

The jury will remain out for many of us well in to the new season.

While I agree we need many more players, I am also prepared to give stubbs time and see what happens.

Realistically Rangers will win the league due to £'s they don't actually have. If Stubbs can get the same players as last season to perform like they previously have at other clubs I will be happy with that assuming we sign some other new players.

Nothing we do here is going to make hibs sign players any faster so all we can do is wait and see.

Last season was horrific, I hope the people running the club realise how hard it's going to be to win some of these fans back.

[Billychaotic182]

Agent Scotland on twitter

@AgentScotland: 3 players to be signed sealed and delivered at Easter Road by the weekend - striker - probably Hope, a goalkeeper and possibly a left winger

[Lucius Apuleius]

I don't get this 16 out stuff. How many of the 16 were first team players?

[J-C]

I don't get this 16 out stuff. How many of the 16 were first team players?

The majority of these players were out of contract, plus a couple were truly awful for us, we needed a clean slate, just a pity that slate is starting in a lower league.

[Speedway]

18 days until the season starts.

2 players in, 16 out.

Not enough time to blend a new squad IMO.

Nelson, OTJ and Heffernan still here. Craig still captain. No 1st choice keeper. How can fans be content with this?

There are clear positives in the backroom staff and some of LD's changes seem to be the right changes for Hibs but a winning team on the park will get us back up to the SPFL and that is just not materialising.

The jury is out for me at the moment.

3 players in not 2, but point still stands.

[Tom Hart RIP]

Ben Williams training with Doncaster.

[bingo70]

18 days until the season starts.

2 players in, 16 out.

Not enough time to blend a new squad IMO.

Nelson, OTJ and Heffernan still here. Craig still captain. No 1st choice keeper. How can fans be content with this?

There are clear positives in the backroom staff and some of LD's changes seem to be the right changes for Hibs but a winning team on the park will get us back up to the SPFL and that is just not materialising.

The jury is out for me at the moment.

I know he's not a new signing but booth being available now is the equivalent to a new signing, similar to hanlon being available again after missing most of our bad run.

I'm not saying we don't need new players, we clearly do but every year I moan about signing pish journeymen and say I'd rather we gave young players a chance. Maybe if that's the plan here we need to chill out a bit and accept we won't replace the 16 with anything like that amount.

[Turkish Green]

3 players in not 2, but point still stands.
I have Gray and El Alguai, who's the third?

[Rory]

I know he's not a new signing but booth being available now is the equivalent to a new signing, similar to hanlon being available again after missing most of our bad run.

I'm not saying we don't need new players, we clearly do but every year I moan about signing pish journeymen and say I'd rather we gave young players a chance. Maybe if that's the plan here we need to chill out a bit and accept we won't replace the 16 with anything like that amount.
Well said

[PatHead]

I have Gray and El Alguai, who's the third?

Combe?

[Nevi_SOL]

I have Gray and El Alguai, who's the third?

Combe


GGTTH

[PeterboroHibee]

I know he's not a new signing but booth being available now is the equivalent to a new signing, similar to hanlon being available again after missing most of our bad run.

I'm not saying we don't need new players, we clearly do but every year I moan about signing pish journeymen and say I'd rather we gave young players a chance. Maybe if that's the plan here we need to chill out a bit and accept we won't replace the 16 with anything like that amount.

Id argue we do give youngsters the chance. Last season we had Forster, Stanton, Cummings, Handling, Caldwell and Harris all regulars in the first team, and the likes of Collins and Hanlon who are only 23/24. The consistent problem for years now has been the inferior quality of player we have brought in to supplement the young guys coming through.

You are right in that we wont, and dont need to bring in 16 players. However, we do still need key players brought in for a number of positions if we genuinely want to have a go at gaining promotion (whether through the play offs or even automatically). I am beginning to get a bit frustrated with the inactivity we seem to be showing in the transfer market, particularly with the first games coming up soon. Its fine the 'quality over quantity' line to be used as an excuse, but that will ultimately be defined by what the players do on the pitch, and its something we've heard many times before. Heres hoping we bring in a few this week....

[Hermit Crab]

Agent Scotland on twitter

@AgentScotland: 3 players to be signed sealed and delivered at Easter Road by the weekend - striker - probably Hope, a goalkeeper and possibly a left winger



Lifted straight from .net.

[Just Alf]

Lifted straight from .net.

:agree:

not the 1st time either

[Paloschi]

I know he's not a new signing but booth being available now is the equivalent to a new signing, similar to hanlon being available again after missing most of our bad run.

I'm not saying we don't need new players, we clearly do but every year I moan about signing pish journeymen and say I'd rather we gave young players a chance. Maybe if that's the plan here we need to chill out a bit and accept we won't replace the 16 with anything like that amount.


Agree with regards to giving the younger players a chance but doing what Hearts did last season and relying on them will not get us up.

The best way to develop the youngsters is to have them in a team where they are confident and are surrounded by players that can help them improve. Even in the Mowbray era we had players like Boozy, Gary Smith, Stewart and to a degree Killen who did this.

I'm not saying lets go and sign 16 players but I would be looking for about 5 or 6 atleast. We need a first choice Goalkeeper, centre half, holding midfielder, creative midfielder, winger and striker IMO.

I do not have faith in most that relegated us last year. Cummings, Stanton and Robertson aside and Hanlon who was absent.

[Ken]

Hope he's signed :wink:

[hibseleven]

Agree with regards to giving the younger players a chance but doing what Hearts did last season and relying on them will not get us up.

The best way to develop the youngsters is to have them in a team where they are confident and are surrounded by players that can help them improve. Even in the Mowbray era we had players like Boozy, Gary Smith, Stewart and to a degree Killen who did this.

I'm not saying lets go and sign 16 players but I would be looking for about 5 or 6 atleast. We need a first choice Goalkeeper, centre half, holding midfielder, creative midfielder, winger and striker IMO.

I do not have faith in most that relegated us last year. Cummings, Stanton and Robertson aside and Hanlon who was absent.

Bang on the money for me.

[DC_Hibs]

Hope he's signed :wink:

Superb Ken. You could make a lot of money with that patter.

[MWHIBBIES]

18 days until the season starts.

2 players in, 16 out.

Not enough time to blend a new squad IMO.

Nelson, OTJ and Heffernan still here. Craig still captain. No 1st choice keeper. How can fans be content with this?

There are clear positives in the backroom staff and some of LD's changes seem to be the right changes for Hibs but a winning team on the park will get us back up to the SPFL and that is just not materialising.

The jury is out for me at the moment.Nothing wrong with Heff still being here, he got a bad injury last season and didn't play much. If fit will score 15/20 goals this season.

[Ozyhibby]

@AgentScotland: Hibs are interested in Stephen Pearson, I believe he had a discussion with Alan Stubbs last week, noy entirely sure if he is interested atm

[Tyler Durden]

Nothing wrong with Heff still being here, he got a bad injury last season and didn't play much. If fit will score 15/20 goals this season.

Not strictly true. He featured in the new year derby win, was then available until early April (til getting injured in the warm up before Aberdeen game on 7th April) and barely played.

So not sure we can blame his lack of goals on injury.

[Billychaotic182]

@AgentScotland: Hibs are interested in Stephen Pearson, I believe he had a discussion with Alan Stubbs last week, noy entirely sure if he is interested atm

Ex Motherwell and Celtic player? Is he no like 40 now??

[Sylar]

Ex Motherwell and Celtic player? Is he no like 40 now??

31.

Since 2000, he's scored a whopping 28 goals...

Can't say I'm devastated if he's not interested.

[J-C]

Not strictly true. He featured in the new year derby win, was then available until early April (til getting injured in the warm up before Aberdeen game on 7th April) and barely played.

So not sure we can blame his lack of goals on injury.

Personally I Heff is past it, there comes a time when age and injuries catch up and they have with him, needs punted to free up a wage.

[Ozyhibby]

31.

Since 2000, he's scored a whopping 28 goals...

Can't say I'm devastated if he's not interested.

Don't think he's a striker?

[Nutmegged]

I always rated Stephen Pearson, good energy and had plenty of dig, felt he was always good for a goal too from midfield but his goal return doesn't suggest that, his passing was never his strong point but I always thought he was very decent, that being said, I've got no idea how he's been over the past few years

[J-C]

31.

Since 2000, he's scored a whopping 28 goals...

Can't say I'm devastated if he's not interested.

Bags of experience though

[Nutmegged]

Won Leagues and Cups, played and scored in the Champions League, got a MotM against Barcelona too if im not mistaken and I'm sure he was a star in the Derby team that got promoted from absolutely nowhere one year, scored the winner in the Play-Off Final, also played for Scotland that night in Paris.

This was all years ago though, but at 31, he is still young enough, if we are going to go with mainly youth players then the spine of the team does need experience IMO - I'm not saying im yay or nay this one but with all that he has done in the game albeit a while ago, its not someone I'll turn my nose up at for now.

[DC_Hibs]

Pearson does the Robertson role albeit better. I'd prefer someone who could pass the ball reasonably well with a bit of creativity.

None of our midfield can do this.

Energy should be a given for all players.

Hopefully it is (more) mince.

[Stax]

Pearson was in Continis in George st having a meal with his missus a couple of weeks ago. Don't know if we're actually interested but good experienced player IMO.

[easty]

Pearson does the Robertson role albeit better. I'd prefer someone who could pass the ball reasonably well with a bit of creativity.

None of our midfield can do this.

Energy should be a given for all players.

Hopefully it is (more) mince.

I'd have Pearson out wide, rather than in the Robertson role. Dunno where the rumours come from, but I'd take him for Hibs.

[JimBHibees]

I'd have Pearson out wide, rather than in the Robertson role. Dunno where the rumours come from, but I'd take him for Hibs.

Agree always thought he was a good player with pace and drive. Seem to remember he gets injured alot.

[DC_Hibs]

Jon McLaughlin, Edinburgh born keeper fails to agree contract renewal with Bradford.

125 games and 26 year old.

Let the speculation commence.

[Hermit Crab]

Jon McLaughlin, Edinburgh born keeper fails to agree contract renewal with Bradford.

125 games and 26 year old.

Let the speculation commence.


:tee hee::slipper:

[sleeping giant]

Personally I Heff is past it, there comes a time when age and injuries catch up and they have with him, needs punted to free up a wage.

If Heff stays fit and gets a starting spot , I think he will score bucket loads.

[Hibeesmad]

Hallam Hope on the bench for Everton against Tranmere tonight

[Gmack7]

Hallam Hope on the bench for Everton against Tranmere tonight
that doesn't look like a signing that's being announced tomorrow

[Hiber-nation]

Jon McLaughlin, Edinburgh born keeper fails to agree contract renewal with Bradford.

125 games and 26 year old.

Let the speculation commence.

Just saw that on SSN....good keeper but wages no doubt a problem.

[Hibeesmad]

Someone told me that Stubbs told fans at the Hibs club tonight that he has shown a goalkeeper around East Mains and Easter Road today, he also said Hibs got offered Scott Gallagher but Stubbs said he isn't good enough

[hfc-1875]

that doesn't look like a signing that's being announced tomorrow

No it definately is, the ITK posters have told us so its definately true!!

[sleeping giant]

that doesn't look like a signing that's being announced tomorrow

Agree but let's not give the OP a hard time. It was just a,rumour which we all enjoy.

[Lucius Apuleius]

The majority of these players were out of contract, plus a couple were truly awful for us, we needed a clean slate, just a pity that slate is starting in a lower league.

hence the reason I was asking. These statistics skew the numbers.

[Hermit Crab]

No it definately is, the ITK posters have told us so its definately true!!


Lets stop top having sly digs at people who usually are itk please. Can't get it right every time.

[brog]

Doubt-ing it be a announcing anything at all.


Just saw that on SSN....good keeper but wages no doubt a problem.

Im not sure they would be necessarily. He was probably going to be #2 at Bradford so may welcome chance to start. Also Nelson came from Bradford. :wink:

[Gordy M]

Someone told me that Stubbs told fans at the Hibs club tonight that he has shown a goalkeeper around East Mains and Easter Road today, he also said Hibs got offered Scott Gallagher but Stubbs said he isn't good enough
Yeh saw that too, good to see the yams are signing players deemed not good enough for us!!

[Hiber-nation]

Im not sure they would be necessarily. He was probably going to be #2 at Bradford so may welcome chance to start. Also Nelson came from Bradford. :wink:

Fingers crossed....

[Iggy Pope]

Hallam Hope on the bench for Everton against Tranmere tonight

2-2 Full time and not on the scoresheet.
Either wrapped up in cotton wool or simply not Cabbage class.

[sleeping giant]

Lets stop top having sly digs at people who usually are itk please. Can't get it right every time.

I totally agree and my amnesty is offerered to them all:thumbsup:

Mon the rumours:flag:

[brog]

2-2 Full time and not on the scoresheet.
Either wrapped up in cotton wool or simply not Cabbage class.

I went on Everton Fans site tonight, jeez, they make this place look like Happyland! Very upset at no signings yet, sound familiar? Also saying it's only their faith in RM that's keeping them going! On a serious note, as they've not signed anyone & lost Lukaku, for now, & the young winger, perhaps they need to sign people before letting anyone go. HH wasn't mentioned in brief report but apparently Stones sold both goals.

[bingo70]

Imo the Hallam hope link is people putting 2 and 2 together.

Absolute guess work, may end up happening but I don't think it's at an advanced stage just now, especially if he was in Everton squad tonight.

[Iggy Pope]

I went on Everton Fans site tonight, jeez, they make this place look like Happyland! Very upset at no signings yet, sound familiar? Also saying it's only their faith in RM that's keeping them going! On a serious note, as they've not signed anyone & lost Lukaku, for now, & the young winger, perhaps they need to sign people before letting anyone go. HH wasn't mentioned in brief report but apparently Stones sold both goals.

I wasn't digging friend. No need to explain!

[Brightside]

Imo the Hallam hope link is people putting 2 and 2 together.

Absolute guess work, may end up happening but I don't think it's at an advanced stage just now, especially if he was in Everton squad tonight.

Hallam has 100% been discussed. He obv wasn't one of the players being shown around East main today though. I'm pretty sure the keeper is the Celtic keeper. He was obv in Edinburgh today for the game and Celtic have other goalies to fill in assuming Foster stays.

[Nutmegged]

Hallam has 100% been discussed. He obv wasn't one of the players being shown around East main today though. I'm pretty sure the keeper is the Celtic keeper. He was obv in Edinburgh today for the game and Celtic have other goalies to fill in assuming Foster stays.

I'm pretty sure it wasn't Lukas Zaluska that was being shown around -I'd be very pleased but highly doubt it.


Also, I think Forster is as good as gone, knocked back £7.5m from Southampton today, I'm sure when they come back with a more acceptable bid he'll be on his way

[bingo70]

I'm pretty sure it wasn't Lukas Zaluska that was being shown around -I'd be very pleased but highly doubt it.


Also, I think Forster is as good as gone, knocked back £7.5m from Southampton today, I'm sure when they come back with a more acceptable bid he'll be on his way

Be no point showing zaluska around, he'll have seen Easter road plenty times.

[Weststandwanab]

Imo the Hallam hope link is people putting 2 and 2 together.

Absolute guess work, may end up happening but I don't think it's at an advanced stage just now, especially if he was in Everton squad tonight.

Some of us bean counters put 2 and 2 together on a daily basis !

But we do not guess it

[Billy Whizz]

Be no point showing zaluska around, he'll have seen Easter road plenty times.

He was on the bench tonight, would be surprised if Celtic allowed him round ER and EM on match day

[Iggy Pope]

Some of us bean counters put 2 and 2 together on a daily basis !

But we do not guess it

Hmmm. Get it wildly wrong sometimes though.

[brog]

I wasn't digging friend. No need to explain!

Similar! I was really just interested for myself but the similarities between the Everton fans board & ours was crazy! Maybe we will forge an alliance!

[Iggy Pope]

Similar! I was really just interested for myself but the similarities between the Everton fans board & ours was crazy! Maybe we will forge an alliance!

I had a ski hat in 84 with that very alliance on it. Crazily, Arsenal were my choice but I couldn't find one.....comme ci comme ca.

[Just Alf]

I had a ski hat in 84 with that very alliance on it. Crazily, Arsenal were my choice but I couldn't find one.....comme ci comme ca.

Bloomin' heck! ..... I've said as much to my mates as I was really sure I had one too.... Was told to bolt and stop winding 'em up :-/

[FranckSuzy]

She should have kicked his erchie for hiding in bushes with a camera IMO

:agree: and posting pics of a 'trialist' at EM and possibly alerting other teams to his presence :rolleyes:

[Hibeesmad]

“@MichaelWeir9: Not a great deal of activity in the market again from hibs nothings changed it seems #worrying”

Micky shares his opinion

[Iggy Pope]

Bloomin' heck! ..... I've said as much to my mates as I was really sure I had one too.... Was told to bolt and stop winding 'em up :-/

Fact Alf. No idea why but a Hibs / Toffees half and half was de riguer.

[Stax]

Fact Alf. No idea why but a Hibs / Toffees half and half was de riguer.
Remember a few Hibs / Newcastle ones as well :agree:

[Billychaotic182]

Keep seeing Luke James name mentioned on Facebook. What a load of rubbish. Wish people would stop linking us with players just because the like them on football manager

[TheFamous1875]

“@MichaelWeir9: Not a great deal of activity in the market again from hibs nothings changed it seems #worrying”

Micky shares his opinion

Didn't he mostly play in #7? It's a fake!!


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[Gordy M]

The guy andy gillies has posted a rumour on fb that we are signing 3 players in next 72 hours, luke james(hartlepool), lucas zaluska(celtic) and hallam hope(everton).

As a matter of interest, did zaluskas make the bench for 'tic last night, or was it craig gordon?

[J-C]

The guy andy gillies has posted a rumour on fb that we are signing 3 players in next 72 hours, luke james(hartlepool), lucas zaluska(celtic) and hallam hope(everton).

As a matter of interest, did zaluskas make the bench for 'tic last night, or was it craig gordon?

It was Zaluska

[Elephant Stone]

“@MichaelWeir9: Not a great deal of activity in the market again from hibs nothings changed it seems #worrying”

Micky shares his opinion

We've signed what feels like about 40 players over the last few seasons, something has changed, not necessarily for the worse.

[Keith_M]

I had a ski hat in 84 with that very alliance on it. Crazily, Arsenal were my choice but I couldn't find one.....comme ci comme ca.


Me too! I had no interest in Everton but it seemed a trendy thing to do at the time.

Got pelters for having some blue on a Hibs hat at ER so ditched it for the Hibs only version. It's probably still in a cupboard at my Dad's house.

[DC_Hibs]

The guy andy gillies has posted a rumour on fb that we are signing 3 players in next 72 hours, luke james?

Year left on his deal and highly rated makes this unlikely surely.

[Leitherhibs]

Would be shocked if we signed james from Hartlepool, they reckon hes destined for big things down there. Certainly would send out a message to rest of the league, given
there is a fee involved also.

[IanM]

Keeper, Mark Oxley doing the rounds this morning

[Leitherhibs]

Keeper, Mark Oxley doing the rounds this morning

Agent scotland has just tweeted this.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Oxley

[itslegaltender]

Would be shocked if we signed james from Hartlepool, they reckon hes destined for big things down there. Certainly would send out a message to rest of the league, given
there is a fee involved also.

AgentScotland on twitter saying we are in for Mark Oxley from Hull (goalkeeper).

[Ozyhibby]

@AgentScotland: Mark Oxley would be a tremendous signing for Hibs if it goes through, very highly rated goalkeeper, badly needs games tho'

[IanM]

Agent scotland has just tweeted this.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Oxley

I don't think I ever believe anything he says! I got two texts an hour ago about him. Probably means as little as agent scotland tweeting!

Seems to be doing enough on loan for Hull to renew his contract last year

[California-Hibs]

The guy andy gillies has posted a rumour on fb that we are signing 3 players in next 72 hours, luke james(hartlepool), lucas zaluska(celtic) and hallam hope(everton).

As a matter of interest, did zaluskas make the bench for 'tic last night, or was it craig gordon?

Absolutely no chance we'll get those 3, unfortunately. Would love to be wrong, but it would be insane if we got them, has any seen Luke James play before? He's absolutely deadly and would look out of play in the EPL!

Only one we might have a glimmer of hope signing is Hallam Hope, but even then, he played a full 45 minutes last night, so that would be a strange one.

If ever id love to be proved wrong it would be with these 3 though. If we actually did sign them all we would be title contenders, of that I have no doubt!

[California-Hibs]

AgentScotland on twitter saying we are in for Mark Oxley from Hull (goalkeeper).

Stubbs did say if the goalkeeper that he is close to getting in, does officially join, that the fans will be 'very excited about the quality of him'. Might be something in this one? I personally haven't seen him play before, but he sounds very promising.

[offshorehibby]

At last nights meeting at Hibs club, AS said he had spoke to Martinez today and would be back on the phone first thing tomorrow (today) regarding possible loan signings. He knows who he'd like to take but not sure who'd be offered or would they come. He said if we bring in any loan signing it would be for a full season.

[Gordy M]

There was a guy on social media last night saying that he was at east mains yest and AS was showing a young english guy with blond hair around the place. He said that the guy was tall and about 20-25 years old?

[Leitherhibs]

There was a guy on social media last night saying that he was at east mains yest and AS was showing a young english guy with blond hair around the place. He said that the guy was tall and about 20-25 years old?

Think it looks safe-ish to say Oxley is the one we're after. Will hopefully put to bed all the ridiculous zaluska rumours.

[HappyAsHellas]

Wikipedia saying he's on trial here (Luke James) - with his record why would he need to go on trial anywhere?

[scott7_0(Prague)]

There was a guy on social media last night saying that he was at east mains yest and AS was showing a young english guy with blond hair around the place. He said that the guy was tall and about 20-25 years old?

Sounds a great player, hopefully we get him. :greengrin

[IanM]

Think it looks safe-ish to say Oxley is the one we're after. Will hopefully put to bed all the ridiculous zaluska rumours.

And the ridiculous Luke James one!

[BH Hibs]

Think it looks safe-ish to say Oxley is the one we're after. Will hopefully put to bed all the ridiculous zaluska rumours.

More chance of Forster leaving Celtic than Zaluska IMO

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

There was a guy on social media last night saying that he was at east mains yest and AS was showing a young english guy with blond hair around the place. He said that the guy was tall and about 20-25 years old?

Sounds like Oxley.

[Leitherhibs]

And the ridiculous Luke James one!

Haha dont know who started that one, his wiki page has been edited by someone with the name happyhibee, hartlepool reportedly rejected a bid of 500k from sheff weds but yet hibs are looking at him on trial.

[happiehibbie]

Edit wiki I don't know how to do that but am ie not a y


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[matty_f]

Edit wiki I don't know how to do that but am ie not a y


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This.

[SHODAN]

I think the abundance of inaccurate, made up transfer rumours says one of two things about the club:

1. The club are being a lot more restrictive of who they pass information to as opposed to the last few seasons
2. There's little transfer activity and people are just making up **** cause they're bored

I'm hoping it's the former. :wink:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Hilarious how the folk on that Hibs Facebook believe the Luke James pish because someone edited Wiki :faf:

[matty_f]

Hilarious how the folk on that Hibs Facebook believe the Luke James pish because someone edited Wiki :faf:

Almost as hilarious as regurgitating and stating twitter posts as fact...

[carnoustiehibee]

Hilarious how the folk on that Hibs Facebook believe the Luke James pish because someone edited Wiki :faf:

What's happened with halam hope?

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Almost as hilarious as regurgitating and stating twitter posts as fact...

:agree:

[silverhibee]

Edit wiki I don't know how to do that but am ie not a y


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Totally agree, your bang on the money with that quote.

[bigwheel]

Hilarious how the folk on that Hibs Facebook believe the Luke James pish because someone edited Wiki :faf:


now now BMD...Hallam Hope?, Luke Coulson definitely signed?....let's not throw stones....just enjoy the speculation....

[silverhibee]

Almost as hilarious as regurgitating and stating twitter posts as fact...


:bitchy: :shocked: :tee hee:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

:agree:

Whooosh! :-)

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

now now BMD...Hallam Hope?, Luke Coulson definitely signed?....let's not throw stones....just enjoy the speculation....

I got the Coulson one wrong, I got told (by a good reliable poster on here infavt) that he had signed. Hallam will join I think.