Griffiths loan???

[MSK]

As soon as humanly possible in case it goes tits up again!That's my thinking, hopefully starting where he left off, fire us up the league, instill a winning confidence back into the team then let the rangers game take care of itself ..

Or ..it might not happen ..:boo hoo:

[mjhibby]

Funny. I've heard the opposite. Collins wants Sparky out as he doesn't live his life the way JC does.

I hope your right. The guy who told me didnt sound convincing but usually is right more than he is wrong.. Hope this isnt just a story growing arms and legs but it has cheered me up thinking about lg maybe being at et. Would give everybody a massive lift though I was very encouraged by the new guys on sat.

[_hucks_]

Funny. I've heard the opposite. Collins wants Sparky out as he doesn't live his life the way JC does.

I thought sparky looked after himself pretty well, physically? I know he sometimes makes daft choices with the thibgs he says but he works bloody hard and I'd have thought JC would be right into that.

[scoopyboy]

I thought sparky looked after himself pretty well, physically? I know he sometimes makes daft choices with the thibgs he says but he works bloody hard and I'd have thought JC would be right into that.

I wasn't meaning as in training, AFAIK he trains very well indeed.

I was more thinking of off field activities.

[hibbymac]

Pretty sure Alagui and Heff are the only senior out and out strikers we have, Allan and Cummings are still in the development squad, Handling/Malonga and Sinclair are more attacking midfielders who can fill in as strikers. Danny has been used in the 10 slot, Sinclair plays off the wing and Malongs off the left, not true strikers but makeshift ones if needed.

I'm not questioning who plays where, I am just wondering how/why we could argue this is an "emergency" when our official site has us down as having 7 strikers and only 1 is out injured. I can understand if your 2 main keepers are out and your left with a 17 yr old rookie.

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/team/first

In saying all that I'd love to see him back at ER banging in goals, would add a few on to the gate numbers each week. :flag:

[hibbymac]

If this is genuine (or even if we do sign him), it obviously isnt an emergency. Even if you take Lewis Allen out of it as he is probably just on the fringes, and with El Alagui's injury, that still leaves us with 5 players who are listed on the official website as strikers...

You could probably argue we are more in need of an 'emergency loan' signing at CM.

:agree:

[hibbymac]

There doesn't have to be an "emergency" well not before 31 March


Exactly, We can take him on an up to 93 day loan. No requirement to be classified as an "Emergency".
Then sign him in Jan.....................:thumbsup:
Come home Leigh :flag::flag::flag:

Apologies guys, didn't see these replies before I made my last 2 posts. :aok:

[Smiggy 7-0]

Why don't they just cancel his contract...problem solved

[IanM]

Why don't they just cancel his contract...problem solved

Slightly off topic but LG isn't liked by the fans becuase of his past racist behaviour - i wonder if these same fans will try hound Tonev out if he's found guilty ?

Wouldn't have thought so

The real reason, as we all know, he isn't liked at Celtic is becuase he's not 'Celtic'.. they hate the fact he doesn't buy into the Celtic love in.

[JustSimplyHibs]

Funny. I've heard the opposite. Collins wants Sparky out as he doesn't live his life the way JC does.

Not just Collins but their manager wants him out too for reason I gave 4 weeks before this story broke. Liewell wants to keep him however, Desmond wants to send him down to the Championship in the hope he keeps Rangers down... This is where the problem lay on transfer deadline day. FWIW Celtic will sell for a total of £2 million. Hibs are prepared to offer this although it aint fully financed by the club there is a third party who is putting their hands in their own pocket to bring Leigh home :wink: whether that happens during Jan we shall see!

[Paloschi]

Not just Collins but their manager wants him out too for reason I gave 4 weeks before this story broke. Liewell wants to keep him however, Desmond wants to send him down to the Championship in the hope he keeps Rangers down... This is where the problem lay on transfer deadline day. FWIW Celtic will sell for a total of £2 million. Hibs are prepared to offer this although it aint fully financed by the club there is a third party who is putting their hands in their own pocket to bring Leigh home :wink: whether that happens during Jan we shall see!

£2 million!!?

That means Celtic would be making a 100% profit on him. If I was Hibs I would not be paying anywhere close to that.

Highly doubt, even with third part influence we would be able to pay that sum of money.

A 93 day loan deal seems more likely but can't see us getting permission as we already have 4 fit strikers on the books??

[Hermit Crab]

Do under 20s class as 1st team players?? Maybe that's a get out of jail card? Cummings Allen and handling are under 20s are they not?

[JustSimplyHibs]

£2 million!!?

That means Celtic would be making a 100% profit on him. If I was Hibs I would not be paying anywhere close to that.

Highly doubt, even with third part influence we would be able to pay that sum of money.

A 93 day loan deal seems more likely but can't see us getting permission as we already have 4 fit strikers on the books??

I would pay that - without a shadow of a doubt besides, the £2 mill aint cash up front...

[greenginger]

£2 million!!?

That means Celtic would be making a 100% profit on him. If I was Hibs I would not be paying anywhere close to that.

Highly doubt, even with third part influence we would be able to pay that sum of money.

A 93 day loan deal seems more likely but can't see us getting permission as we already have 4 fit strikers on the books??


The strikers on our web -site need to be re-classified as attacking mid-fielders ASAP.

We have only one striker and he is injured , honest :wink:

[silverhibee]

Why don't they just cancel his contract...problem solved


I doubt it as he wouldn't be able to sign for another club until January.

[SMAXXA]

Not just Collins but their manager wants him out too for reason I gave 4 weeks before this story broke. Liewell wants to keep him however, Desmond wants to send him down to the Championship in the hope he keeps Rangers down... This is where the problem lay on transfer deadline day. FWIW Celtic will sell for a total of £2 million. Hibs are prepared to offer this although it aint fully financed by the club there is a third party who is putting their hands in their own pocket to bring Leigh home :wink: whether that happens during Jan we shall see!

2m not a chance

[AinsterHibs]

Back of the Evening News says that we are not chasing LG .....


Would be disappointed if this was true.

[Dombie]

Doesn't look like it's happening according to the front page of the evening news13459

[Paloschi]

The strikers on our web -site need to be re-classified as attacking mid-fielders ASAP.

We have only one striker and he is injured , honest :wink:


To be fair Cummings and L.Allan are under 20's. Jake Sinclair looks like more of a winger and is also under 20.

Danny Handling is an attacking midfielder IMO and Malonga also played as an attacking midfielder for Cesena and Vicenza in Italy.

That leaves us with El Alagui and Heffernan. El Alagui is injured until 2015 and Heffernan is injury prone, unfit, slow and uninterested.

There is our grounds for appeal :greengrin

[Iain G]

Shouldn't this craziness all have ended when the window was slammed shut and snibbed from the inside :greengrin

[Mikey09]

The Evening News!!!! :faf::faf::faf::faf::faf::faf::faf:

[Hermit Crab]

http://m.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs

Nothing about here! At lest not showing up on my phone.

[Hermit Crab]

Doesn't look like it's happening according to the front page of the evening news13459

What does the article actually say though? Any quotes from hibs officials as they tend not to comment until everything official.

[Gus Fring]

It's largely a rehash of what's happened previously until this bit


Bringing lifelong Hibs fan Griffiths back to Easter Road for a third spell would be hugely popular with the Hibs support, but whether the club would be able to argue the case for a maximum 93-day emergency loan deal outwith the transfer windows is open to question, Stubbs having Malonga, Paul Heffernan and Jason Cummings at his disposal.

However, there’s little doubt the Edinburgh outfit would be interested in testing that out if they got any indication from Celtic that lifelong fan Griffiths might be available but, as yet, it has been made clear that the former Livingston, Dundee and Wolves star, signed for the Glasgow club by Neil Lennon for £1 million in January, is unavailable.
Unless Celtic’s stance changes, the News understands Hibs won’t be making any further approach to the Premiership champions.


Griffiths himself, however, might decide to push the issue if he continues to find himself sidelined by Deila, with the Scotland forward having started just three of his club’s 11 matches so far this season.

So it hasn't been officially denied or even hinted at, David Hardie thinks that because we can't "argue the case" and because it hasn't happened previously means it won't happen just now. We don't need to "argue the case" though as the SPFL only look at these loans deals more closely after the 31st of march. If Hibs, Celtic and Griffiths all agree there's nothing the SPFL can really do. It's just another loan deal and is well within the rules of the league.

[jacomo]

The EEN suggests Hibs are not interested in pursuing a move for LG in this way.

Given we managed to bring in Malonga after Farid's injury (which happened before the end of the transfer window, even if Malonga did not sign until later) I think it would be very, very difficult to justify signing LG on an emergency basis.

I thought the rule was designed for bringing in cover in key positions - i.e. keeper - following injuries. We have cover upfront, even if those options are not quite what we would like.

LG's move to Celtc has not worked out so far, but having paid £1m for him they're unlikely to let him leave for less. We'd also struggle to meet his wage demands, although promotion this season would help.

LG, Farid, Malonga and Cummings as our front 4 next season would do me!

[we are hibs]

We've not made any movements for him according to the evening news

[Hibby70]

"-Emergency loans: these loans are only available to clubs in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 not to Premiership clubs and are for a minimum period of 28 days and maximum period of 93 days. The same restrictions as outlined in Standard loans apply. Furthermore no club can bring in any player after 31 March except in emergency circumstances and any such registration requires the specific approval of the SPFL Board."

WE DON'T HAVE TO JUSTIFY IT!

[Gus Fring]

I'm going to put this in capitals and bold because people keep ignoring it

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN EMERGENCY, IT'S JUST A NORMAL LOAN, IT ONLY HAS TO BE AN EMERGENCY AFTER THE 31ST OF MARCH.

The only difference between before the window closes and now is the length of the loan, it has to be between 28 and 93 days. Nobody outside of the clubs will decide whether we need Griffiths or not.

[DH1875]

I'm going to put this in capitals and bold because people keep ignoring it

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN EMERGENCY, IT'S JUST A NORMAL LOAN, IT ONLY HAS TO BE AN EMERGENCY AFTER THE 31ST OF MARCH.

The only difference between before the window closes and now is the length of the loan, it has to be between 28 and 93 days. Nobody outside of the clubs will decide whether we need Griffiths or not.

So how comes its called an emergency then???

[jacomo]

I'm going to put this in capitals and bold because people keep ignoring it

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN EMERGENCY, IT'S JUST A NORMAL LOAN, IT ONLY HAS TO BE AN EMERGENCY AFTER THE 31ST OF MARCH.

The only difference between before the window closes and now is the length of the loan, it has to be between 28 and 93 days. Nobody outside of the clubs will decide whether we need Griffiths or not.

To be fair, it's a 50+ page thread. I might have just missed your previous post...

[Titch]

:hyper: it's on!

Is this your wishful thinking or do you know something??

[IanM]

I'm going to put this in capitals and bold because people keep ignoring it

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN EMERGENCY, IT'S JUST A NORMAL LOAN, IT ONLY HAS TO BE AN EMERGENCY AFTER THE 31ST OF MARCH.

The only difference between before the window closes and now is the length of the loan, it has to be between 28 and 93 days. Nobody outside of the clubs will decide whether we need Griffiths or not.

Sorry, Gus.. could you maybe expliain this a bit better? especially the bit in bold? :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Is this your wishful thinking or do you know something??

Just pure blind belief!

[Gus Fring]

So how comes its called an emergency then???

That's what the SPFL call it. Here is the actual rule


-Emergency loans: these loans are only available to clubs in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 not to Premiership clubs and are for a minimum period of 28 days and maximum period of 93 days. The same restrictions as outlined in Standard loans apply.

Furthermore no club can bring in any player after 31 March except in emergency circumstances and any such registration requires the specific approval of the SPFL Board.

As we can see, the second part is the bit where it becomes an "emergency loan". It's set up this way to stop clubs filling their squad with decent players to save themselves/win competitions towards the end of the season.

[tamig]

That's what the SPFL call it. Here is the actual rule



As we can see, the second part is the bit where it becomes an "emergency loan". It's set up this way to stop clubs filling their squad with decent players to save themselves/win competitions towards the end of the season.

And what are these "restrictions that apply to Standard loans" that they refer to in the rule?

[Gus Fring]

And what are these "restrictions that apply to Standard loans" that they refer to in the rule?

The usual stuff like You can only take 2 per team, limits on how many can be over the age of 21, whether they need international clearance etc. None of them would stop Griffiths coming to us.

[GreenLake]

not just collins but their manager wants him out too for reason i gave 4 weeks before this story broke. Liewell wants to keep him however, desmond wants to send him down to the championship in the hope he keeps rangers down... This is where the problem lay on transfer deadline day. Fwiw celtic will sell for a total of £2 million. Hibs are prepared to offer this although it aint fully financed by the club there is a third party who is putting their hands in their own pocket to bring leigh home :wink: Whether that happens during jan we shall see!

:bye:

[Jim44]

Amid all this conjecture, and by the way, I'll be as delighted as the next guy if we get Griffiths, let's not forget that he is not a human panacea. Hopefully, however, he will be the catalyst in an upturn in our fortunes.

[Keith_M]

That's what the SPFL call it. Here is the actual rule

"-Emergency loans: these loans are only available to clubs in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 not to Premiership clubs and are for a minimum period of 28 days and maximum period of 93 days. The same restrictions as outlined in Standard loans apply. "

As we can see, the second part is the bit where it becomes an "emergency loan". It's set up this way to stop clubs filling their squad with decent players to save themselves/win competitions towards the end of the season.


Gus, how do you then see the difference between a Standard Loan and an Emergeny Loan?

[eastmainsmsh]

Could sign him and play him as a left winger

[iwasthere1972]

Emergency loan eh?

Any player ever worn the number 999?

[Gus Fring]

Gus, how do you then see the difference between a Standard Loan and an Emergeny Loan?

Standard Loan - A loan that happens during the transfer window, where the player is signed until either January or the end of the Window.

Emergency Loan - A loan that happens outwith the transfer window and the Premiership, where the player is signed for between 28 and 93 days. A loan which after the 31st of March needs to be signed off by the SPFL board before being allowed.

If anyone needs any proof of how these loans work, look no further than Cowdenbeath. They loaned Fraser from Celtic on Friday for 93 days and he played against us on Saturday. There was no SPFL board meeting to allow that loan to go ahead, it was processed the same as any other loan.

[John_the_angus_hibby]

Amid all this conjecture, and by the way, I'll be as delighted as the next guy if we get Griffiths, let's not forget that he is not a numan panacea. Hopefully, however, he will be the catalyst in an upturn in our fortunes.

Who is Numan Panacea??


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[Jim44]

Who is Numan Panacea??


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You're trying too hard. :rolleyes::greengrin

[John_the_angus_hibby]

But I think we can actually get Panacea!


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[Jim44]

But I think we can actually get Panacea!


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You're thinking of Panna Cotta ................... he's got a sweet left foot.

[Keith_M]

Standard Loan - A loan that happens during the transfer window, where the player is signed until either January or the end of the Window.

Emergency Loan - A loan that happens outwith the transfer window and the Premiership, where the player is signed for between 28 and 93 days. A loan which after the 31st of March needs to be signed off by the SPFL board before being allowed.

If anyone needs any proof of how these loans work, look no further than Cowdenbeath. They loaned Fraser from Celtic on Friday for 93 days and he played against us on Saturday. There was no SPFL board meeting to allow that loan to go ahead, it was processed the same as any other loan.


Cheers Gus.


:thumbsup:

[tamig]

Cheers Gus.


:thumbsup:

Seconded. So the term "emergency" is really a bit of a red herring it would seem?

[jacomo]

Not just Collins but their manager wants him out too for reason I gave 4 weeks before this story broke. Liewell wants to keep him however, Desmond wants to send him down to the Championship in the hope he keeps Rangers down... This is where the problem lay on transfer deadline day. FWIW Celtic will sell for a total of £2 million. Hibs are prepared to offer this although it aint fully financed by the club there is a third party who is putting their hands in their own pocket to bring Leigh home :wink: whether that happens during Jan we shall see!

Why would Desmond want to keep Rangers down? Celtc can't wait for their ugly sister to return to the top flight.

[Ronniekirk]

Seconded. So the term "emergency" is really a bit of a red herring it would seem?
At present the whole thing is a red herring as Celtic are making it clear he is going no where ,so there is no deal to be done Emergency or not I have no doubt Leigh won't be happy he wasn't in squad to play Aberdeen but that doesn't mean he pwon't play next week . However if they continue to freeze him out then he is bound to ask for clear the air talks and they may say to him if someone comes in for him on Emergeny loan basis they would be prepared to let him go .However whether if that day comes we can be the club at head of que to get his services remains to be seen .

[Turkish Green]

Standard Loan - A loan that happens during the transfer window, where the player is signed until either January or the end of the Window.

Emergency Loan - A loan that happens outwith the transfer window and the Premiership, where the player is signed for between 28 and 93 days. A loan which after the 31st of March needs to be signed off by the SPFL board before being allowed.

If anyone needs any proof of how these loans work, look no further than Cowdenbeath. They loaned Fraser from Celtic on Friday for 93 days and he played against us on Saturday. There was no SPFL board meeting to allow that loan to go ahead, it was processed the same as any other loan.

All the above is correct, Gus, but can you explain how Hibs get around the maximum of 4 loan players at any one time?

[CockneyRebel]

[QUOTE=Turkish Green;4169910]All the above is correct, Gus, but can you explain how Hibs get around the maximum of 4 loan players at any one time?[/QUOTE

I don't think cross border loans count.

[Gus Fring]

All the above is correct, Gus, but can you explain how Hibs get around the maximum of 4 loan players at any one time?


The 4 player limit is only for players from other Scottish Clubs. If a loan requires an International Transfer Certificate then they do not count towards the 4. Oxley, Sinclair and Kennedy were registered in England before and so don't count.

Additionally you can also only loan 1 player from a club if you play in the same division but can loan 2 if you play in separate divisions.

I've been look at this all day and as far as I can see, there's absolutely nothing stopping this from happening other than an agreement not being reached by the 2 clubs.

[tamig]

At present the whole thing is a red herring as Celtic are making it clear he is going no where ,so there is no deal to be done Emergency or not I have no doubt Leigh won't be happy he wasn't in squad to play Aberdeen but that doesn't mean he pwon't play next week . However if they continue to freeze him out then he is bound to ask for clear the air talks and they may say to him if someone comes in for him on Emergeny loan basis they would be prepared to let him go .However whether if that day comes we can be the club at head of que to get his services remains to be seen .

The point was more about the whole emergency loan charade rather than LG himself. I guess we'll just have to see how that one pans out.

[Billy Whizz]

Be interesting to see if he's in their squad to travel to the Europa League game on Thursday. With Guedetti not available for the Europa league, wouldn't be surprised if he travelled

[Hermit Crab]

Be interesting to see if he's in their squad to travel to the Europa League game on Thursday. With Guedetti not available for the Europa league, wouldn't be surprised if he travelled

For what it's worth I think he'll travel with the squad and make a sub appearance but I'd be keeping an eye on his tweets in the near future to see if there's any more clues. :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Just because it IS possible for him to be loaned, in itself is promising but only one barrier.

Assuming Leigh does want to drop down a division and possibly harm future employment opportunities, there is still the small matter of how much of his current wage Celtic would require us to pay.

Knowing we were prett desperate, I think they would be possibly looking for an amount we were reluctant to agree to.

And that is IF they were willing to let him go in the first pace.

[Gus Fring]

Just because it IS possible for him to be loaned, in itself is promising but only one barrier.

Assuming Leigh does want to drop down a division and possibly harm future employment opportunities, there is still the small matter of how much of his current wage Celtic would require us to pay.

Knowing we were prett desperate, I think they would be possibly looking for an amount we were reluctant to agree to.

And that is IF they were willing to let him go in the first pace.

All indications are at this stage that Leigh wants to come home. Not playing for Celtic will harm his career even more. When looking at a player you look at the number of games he has played, not the level at which he was unable to make the squad.

Looking at it from Celtics POV - They've got a player that is universally disliked by the support, who doesn't want to be there anymore, is costing them money and has a court case due in the next few weeks. If they can get Hibs to take him off their hands and get even a % of his wages from us then they'll likely be delighted.

[portycabbage]

At present the whole thing is a red herring as Celtic are making it clear he is going no where ,so there is no deal to be done Emergency or not I have no doubt Leigh won't be happy he wasn't in squad to play Aberdeen but that doesn't mean he pwon't play next week . However if they continue to freeze him out then he is bound to ask for clear the air talks and they may say to him if someone comes in for him on Emergeny loan basis they would be prepared to let him go .However whether if that day comes we can be the club at head of que to get his services remains to be seen .

Re bit in bold - one reason in our favour is that it has to be a Scottish team playing outside the top league(:greengrin:wink::hyper:) for him to go on emergency/short term loan.

[Hermit Crab]

What do you think the chances are that Griffiths will start against hearts next Tuesday in the league cup match? Should we get him after that then he would be cup tied should we get through against Ross county.

[GreenLake]

What do you think the chances are that Griffiths will start against hearts next Tuesday in the league cup match? Should we get him after that then he would be cup tied should we get through against Ross county.

Even if Griffiths signs, Stubbs won't start him and will want him to train with the team for a few weeks to get comfortable with our style of play and tactics. He might come on for Heffernan late in the game if we go a goal down. :wink:

[silverhibee]

What is the long delay.

[hibees 7062]

:hyper:

Exactly

[silverhibee]

Exactly

Nae need.

[Salisbury Hibby]

What is the long delay.
Perhaps to ensure he is available for Rangers 27 December?

By that theory 26 September is the magic day:D

[Ronniekirk]

What is the long delay.
Too much Speculation not enough Action and the small matter of European Football .

[SanFranHibs]

Too much Speculation not enough Action and the small matter of European Football .

I think you are correct. RD is under pressure and would not let LG go until he is confident his other players will score regularly. RD knows they will win the league but his new players still have to 'prove' themselves.

I hope LG does not play in Europe and Celtic win big!! Only because if we have any chance of getting LG even on a loan it will be because RD thinks he does not need him! I don't think he is there yet.

I am not saying we will get him in a loan deal but our chances of this happening will increase with every goal that Celtic's other strikers score. Not advocating anyone here 'supporting' them in any way but every goal another Celtic striker scores just edges LG a bit closer to home...I HOPE!!

I think we are not being unrealistic thinking there are issues between LG and Celtic. Fact is they just don't like him.

Well, we know somewhere where he is liked !!! Steve, over to you ! :greengrin

[hibees 7062]

Nae need.

:greengrin

[Juice-Terry]

I think you are correct. RD is under pressure and would not let LG go until he is confident his other players will score regularly. RD knows they will win the league but his new players still have to 'prove' themselves.

I hope LG does not play in Europe and Celtic win big!! Only because if we have any chance of getting LG even on a loan it will be because RD thinks he does not need him! I don't think he is there yet.

I am not saying we will get him in a loan deal but our chances of this happening will increase with every goal that Celtic's other strikers score. Not advocating anyone here 'supporting' them in any way but every goal another Celtic striker scores just edges LG a bit closer to home...I HOPE!!

I think we are not being unrealistic thinking there are issues between LG and Celtic. Fact is they just don't like him.

Well, we know somewhere where he is liked !!! Steve, over to you ! :greengrin

Very sensible post. Agree with that.

[Beefster]

This is the first time that I've ventured onto this thread in weeks. Some of you guys are really still clinging to the hope that Griffiths will join on loan in the next week or two?

[MrSmith]

This is the first time that I've ventured onto this thread in weeks. Some of you guys are really still clinging to the hope that Griffiths will join on loan in the next week or two?

first time for me too and am still clinging to the hope that Deeks will sign!! :agree::wink:

[JimBHibees]

first time for me too and am still clinging to the hope that Deeks will sign!! :agree::wink:

Agree a bit like when Joe Baker came back. :greengrin

[Beefster]

first time for me too and am still clinging to the hope that Deeks will sign!! :agree::wink:

Ha! It can only be a matter of time.

[Nutmegged]

People need to get real and stop building up the hopes of the more gullible, Griffiths wont be going anywhere anytime soon, Celtic need him for Europe since Guidetti isn't registered, no way they'll want to leave themselves short, if Guidetti and Scepovic are firing on all cylinders come January then maybe just maybe we might get him for the 2nd half of the Season but anyone getting their hopes up right now are only setting themselves up for a big disappointed, our efforts will be better placed on supporting the guys we have now

[PHEONIXHIBS]

People need to get real and stop building up the hopes of the more gullible, Griffiths wont be going anywhere anytime soon, Celtic need him for Europe since Guidetti isn't registered, no way they'll want to leave themselves short, if Guidetti and Scepovic are firing on all cylinders come January then maybe just maybe we might get him for the 2nd half of the Season but anyone getting their hopes up right now are only setting themselves up for a big disappointed, our efforts will be better placed on supporting the guys we have now
Sadly I have to agree with this

[hibees 7062]

:hyper:

:agree:

[NOLA]

People need to get real and stop building up the hopes of the more gullible, Griffiths wont be going anywhere anytime soon, Celtic need him for Europe since Guidetti isn't registered, no way they'll want to leave themselves short, if Guidetti and Scepovic are firing on all cylinders come January then maybe just maybe we might get him for the 2nd half of the Season but anyone getting their hopes up right now are only setting themselves up for a big disappointed, our efforts will be better placed on supporting the guys we have now
well put.

[Jack Hackett]

People need to get real and stop building up the hopes of the more gullible, Griffiths wont be going anywhere anytime soon, Celtic need him for Europe since Guidetti isn't registered, no way they'll want to leave themselves short, if Guidetti and Scepovic are firing on all cylinders come January then maybe just maybe we might get him for the 2nd half of the Season but anyone getting their hopes up right now are only setting themselves up for a big disappointed, our efforts will be better placed on supporting the guys we have now

You don't strike me as the kind of person who takes a wee stab at the lotto now and again. Same short odds, same eternal hope....and some peoples dreams come true.

[Crazyhorse]

You don't strike me as the kind of person who takes a wee stab at the lotto now and again. Same short odds, same eternal hope....and some peoples dreams come true.

There is probably a marginally better chance of Griffiths coming back to Hibs than you winning the lottery. But I'm afraid I tend to agree with those who think this thread is a waste of virtual space.

[Smiggy 7-0]

Agree a bit like when Joe Baker came back. :greengrin Remember that day as if it was yesterday, first game my old man ever took me to 2-1 Hibs (Stanton and Baker)

[JimBHibees]

Remember that day as if it was yesterday, first game my old man ever took me to 2-1 Hibs (Stanton and Baker)

2-0 I think . Bobby Clark of Aberdeen had went a British record for not letting in a goal. Joe with his white boots, diving header.

[Billychaotic182]

Well this has dried up a bit again. Must have need a load of sh*te as per

[silverhibee]

Well this has dried up a bit again. Must have need a load of sh*te as per

Think we are waiting until a certain date before we make our move. :cb

[greenpaper55]

Think we are waiting until a certain date before we make our move. :cb

32nd of September !.

[Crops73]

first time for me too and am still clinging to the hope that Deeks will sign!! :agree::wink:

Cling on. :rolleyes:

It isn't going to happen.

Either of them.

[Jonnyboy]

32nd of Sepvember !.

Fixed :wink:

[Lucius Apuleius]

2-0 I think . Bobby Clark of Aberdeen had went a British record for not letting in a goal. Joe with his white boots, diving header.

Defo 2-1. Stanton rattled one in from about 6 yards then JB with a header. Not a diving one iirc though. Bounced it right down on to the line my memory thinks. :-)

[Crops73]

Fixed :wink:

With Deeks we'd be "broken" not fixed. :wink:

Hate to say it, but even more broken than at present.

[Crops73]

Fixed :wink:


With Deeks we'd be broken, not fixed. :wink:

Hate to say it but, even more broken.

[Gus Fring]

Well this has dried up a bit again. Must have need a load of sh*te as per

Doesn't mean it's not happening. Hibs would be daft to start the loan early as it would just be wasting the number of days he'd be available. Need to time it just right.

[SMAXXA]

As I've said he wants to be back here as he openly admitted in hospitality on Saturday. Out of his hands though unfortunately.

where there life theres hope and no Leigh hope not Hallam Hope :wink:

[FranckSuzy]

Well this has dried up a bit again. Must have need a load of sh*te as per

Your toilet habits have nothing to do with this :bitchy: :tee hee:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

32nd of September !.

Next Julember more like !!

[JimBHibees]

Defo 2-1. Stanton rattled one in from about 6 yards then JB with a header. Not a diving one iirc though. Bounced it right down on to the line my memory thinks. :-)

Hmmm you sure? :greengrin Long time ago right enough

[GreenLake]

I wonder what number Griffiths will take? 18 would have been my bet, but Sinclair already forecast a Yes vote.:greengrin

[Gus Fring]

I wonder what number Griffiths will take? 18 would have been my bet, but Sinclair already forecast a Yes vote.:greengrin

28

[Billychaotic182]

Your toilet habits have nothing to do with this :bitchy: :tee hee:

Hahahaha oops

[Billychaotic182]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/record-fc-hibernian-leigh-griffiths-4275867

[snooky]

Defo 2-1. Stanton rattled one in from about 6 yards then JB with a header. Not a diving one iirc though. Bounced it right down on to the line my memory thinks. :-)

Joe did 'score' first but it was ruled offside. I can't remember if it was the right decision or not.

[Lucius Apuleius]

Hmm, dont remember an offside goal right enough. Four Crown was pretty powerful stuff. :-)

[Ray_]

Hmm, dont remember an offside goal right enough. Four Crown was pretty powerful stuff. :-)

The goal should have stood as it was onside. Right at the death Joe Harper rounded the Hibs keeper and shot at the empty Hibs net, only for Sloop to come from nowhere and scoop the ball away. I'm almost certain Stanton's goal was a blistering 25 yarder from outside the right hand side of the box [down hill], that flew past Bobby Clark and inside the RH post.

[ancient hibee]

It certainly wasn't a tap in.Baker loved that goal especially as he and ET had never got on.

[hhibs]

Hmm, dont remember an offside goal right enough. Four Crown was pretty powerful stuff. :-)

Yep, there was a goal from Joe knocked off, dunno if it was a goal or not,I was imbibing in the wonderfully and aptly named Commando Sherry at the time !

[MM19]

Defo 2-1. Stanton rattled one in from about 6 yards then JB with a header. Not a diving one iirc though. Bounced it right down on to the line my memory thinks. :-)

Joe Baker scored a diving header against Falkirk when we won 3-2. Think it was the game Ferguson broke Cropley's ankle. Maybe before the Scottish Cup final in 1972.

[Hermit Crab]

He has travelled with the rest of the Celtic squad.

[Smiggy 7-0]

2-0 I think . Bobby Clark of Aberdeen had went a British record for not letting in a goal. Joe with his white boots, diving header. Sorry it was 2-1...The game in question took place at Easter Road on Saturday 16 January 1971 when Eddie Turnbull’s Aberdeen side arrived in sparkling form. The Dons had gone fifteen games unbeaten and were locked in a battle with Celtic at the top of the table, whilst Hibs under manager Dave Ewing had not won in their last nine games.
At the time Aberdeen were Scottish Cup holders having beaten Celtic 3-1 in the final a few months previously and Turnbull had moulded his side into a fine team with quality players such as captain Martin Buchan, Tommy McMillan, Henning Boel, Jim Hermiston, Stevie Murray and Joe Harper.
On the run up to the game, few gave Hibs much chance however the pessimism around Easter Road vanished when Hibs announced the signing of a certain Joe Baker from Sunderland for only £12,000.
Baker had earned legendry status during his previous spell at the club during which time he scored an incredible 141 goals in only 160 games before being sold to Italian giants Torino.Since then he had starred for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland and almost made the England international squad for the 1966 World Cup.
On that cold afternoon, an astonishing 23,402 fans crammed into the stadium to watch the homecoming of the prodigal son who took the field to a standing ovation. To add to the glamour of the occasion, Joe wore distinctive white boots which in those days was unheard of in Scotland and was made captain for the day.
To mark the occasion, the fans even invented a new song to welcome him back. Changing the words of the tune of the hit musical of the time Jesus Christ Superstar, the old ‘Cowshed’ behind the goals echoed to the song ‘Joe Baker – Superstar – How many goals have you scored so far?’
As usual, Hibs started the game playing up the slope towards the Dunbar end, and every Baker touch was greeted with a roar of approval from the terracing.
After a goalless first half Hibs finally broke the deadlock in 64 minutes although it was another legend who wrote his name into the history books when captain Pat Stanton finally beat Clark with a stunning 18-yard drive which flew into the top left hand corner of the net leaving the Dons’ keeper helpless.
Easter Road erupted in a sea of green and white then four minutes later Baker celebrated his return to Hibs after a 10-year absence by scoring the second with a sensational diving header.
Baker looked to have added a third a short time later but the ‘goal’ was wrongly ruled out for being offside, before Dave Robb scored for Aberdeen with six minutes left, but it was too little too late although Harper who would later join Hibs, went close in the dying minute.
Joe later recalled the day saying: “It was an incredibly emotional reunion. The reception I got when I ran onto the pitch made me realise just what I had been missing all these years.”
Pat Stanton also has fond memories of that day: “When Joe ran onto the pitch he was wearing white boots which I couldn’t remember any players in Scotland wearing at the time but he showed that he could still play. A lot of players rely on speed and when it goes they’ve not got the technique. Everybody gets old and Joe had been away from Easter Road for a while but he was still quick and allied to his experience, he knew when to use that pace.”

The Hibs’ team that ended Aberdeen’s run was Roy Baines, John Brownlie, Mervyn Jones, John Blackley, Jim Black, Pat Stanton, Arthur Duncan, Jimmy O’Rourke, Joe Baker, Johnny Hamilton and Kenny Davidson. {Roots of Turnbull's Tornadoes in that team.}

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Sorry it was 2-1...The game in question took place at Easter Road on Saturday 16 January 1971 when Eddie Turnbull’s Aberdeen side arrived in sparkling form. The Dons had gone fifteen games unbeaten and were locked in a battle with Celtic at the top of the table, whilst Hibs under manager Dave Ewing had not won in their last nine games.
At the time Aberdeen were Scottish Cup holders having beaten Celtic 3-1 in the final a few months previously and Turnbull had moulded his side into a fine team with quality players such as captain Martin Buchan, Tommy McMillan, Henning Boel, Jim Hermiston, Stevie Murray and Joe Harper.
On the run up to the game, few gave Hibs much chance however the pessimism around Easter Road vanished when Hibs announced the signing of a certain Joe Baker from Sunderland for only £12,000.
Baker had earned legendry status during his previous spell at the club during which time he scored an incredible 141 goals in only 160 games before being sold to Italian giants Torino.Since then he had starred for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland and almost made the England international squad for the 1966 World Cup.
On that cold afternoon, an astonishing 23,402 fans crammed into the stadium to watch the homecoming of the prodigal son who took the field to a standing ovation. To add to the glamour of the occasion, Joe wore distinctive white boots which in those days was unheard of in Scotland and was made captain for the day.
To mark the occasion, the fans even invented a new song to welcome him back. Changing the words of the tune of the hit musical of the time Jesus Christ Superstar, the old ‘Cowshed’ behind the goals echoed to the song ‘Joe Baker – Superstar – How many goals have you scored so far?’
As usual, Hibs started the game playing up the slope towards the Dunbar end, and every Baker touch was greeted with a roar of approval from the terracing.
After a goalless first half Hibs finally broke the deadlock in 64 minutes although it was another legend who wrote his name into the history books when captain Pat Stanton finally beat Clark with a stunning 18-yard drive which flew into the top left hand corner of the net leaving the Dons’ keeper helpless.
Easter Road erupted in a sea of green and white then four minutes later Baker celebrated his return to Hibs after a 10-year absence by scoring the second with a sensational diving header.
Baker looked to have added a third a short time later but the ‘goal’ was wrongly ruled out for being offside, before Dave Robb scored for Aberdeen with six minutes left, but it was too little too late although Harper who would later join Hibs, went close in the dying minute.
Joe later recalled the day saying: “It was an incredibly emotional reunion. The reception I got when I ran onto the pitch made me realise just what I had been missing all these years.”
Pat Stanton also has fond memories of that day: “When Joe ran onto the pitch he was wearing white boots which I couldn’t remember any players in Scotland wearing at the time but he showed that he could still play. A lot of players rely on speed and when it goes they’ve not got the technique. Everybody gets old and Joe had been away from Easter Road for a while but he was still quick and allied to his experience, he knew when to use that pace.”

The Hibs’ team that ended Aberdeen’s run was Roy Baines, John Brownlie, Mervyn Jones, John Blackley, Jim Black, Pat Stanton, Arthur Duncan, Jimmy O’Rourke, Joe Baker, Johnny Hamilton and Kenny Davidson. {Roots of Turnbull's Tornadoes in that team.}


I was there :not worth

[Smiggy 7-0]

I was there :not worth Some things you never forget

[Ronniekirk]

Some things you never forget
And I remember those white boots and his trademark side burns as he ran out the tunnel .i was a teenager then and remember thinking what's all the fuss about he doesn't even look that fit .didnt take him long to win me over

[Hermit Crab]

Back on topic no??

[Sudds_1]

I was there :not worth

As was I!

............another great memory from that game was Sloop on the goal line at the shed end clearing Joe Harpers shot to an open goal......................

................he just bided his time and almost coached harper to he side he wanted him to aim at.

One of the greats..............

[Smiggy 7-0]

Back on topic no?? Ooops, maybe someone should start a Joe Baker thread

[trev the hat]

Here we go again
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/celtic-ace-griff-could-be-loan-bhoy-180856n.25347174

[Ronniekirk]

Here we go again
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/celtic-ace-griff-could-be-loan-bhoy-180856n.25347174
Just more speculation as everyone tries to say they were first to break the story The club came out recently and said they weren't trying to bring him on an Emergency Loan, so don't see why they would do that if it wast true .I think there is every chance that he will go on loan at some point when it suits Celtic ,but still not convinced it will be to us unless Sparky says to Celtic it's Hibs or no one :confused:

[Stantons Angel]

What happens if he negotiates with Celtic to buy out the rest of his contract............. cost a fortune i know but there is always that idea?

I will throw it out there to see what you all think possible. The laddie looked sick to the back teeth on saturday at Easter Road, he was sitting in the West Lower along from us!

[scoopyboy]

Just more speculation as everyone tries to say they were first to break the story The club came out recently and said they weren't trying to bring him on an Emergency Loan, so don't see why they would do that if it wast true .I think there is every chance that he will go on loan at some point when it suits Celtic ,but still not convinced it will be to us unless Sparky says to Celtic it's Hibs or no one :confused:

They didn't actually. David Hardie of the Evening News said we weren't but there was no quotes at all in the article from anyone connected with Hibs.

[Hermit Crab]

They didn't actually. David Hardie of the Evening News said we weren't but there was no quotes at all in the article from anyone connected with Hibs.


:agree: Scoops. No quotes from either clubs or player.

[Www1875hfc]

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/celtic-ace-griff-could-be-loan-bhoy-180856n.25347174

[tomhorn]

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/celticcomment/celtic-ace-griff-could-be-loan-bhoy-180856n.25347174

Do local school kids write thier articles?

[Keith_M]

Do local school kids write thier articles?


The writer, Davie Hay, was a Manager for about 20 years, including a spell in charge of Celtc.

[silverhibee]

The writer, Davie Hay, was a Manager for about 20 years, including a spell in charge of Celtc.

And is really telling us nothing we already no, why have the press not went after Griffiths to find out what he has to say.

[Hibeesmad]

Isn't even on the bench again tonight...

[Theinsider]

Isn't even on the bench again tonight...


Good, hopefully this is the last straw.
Come home Leigh!!:flag:

[Billy Whizz]

Isn't even on the bench again tonight...

Good, we wouldn't want him picking up a knock, would we

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Good, we wouldn't want him picking up a knock, would we

Pmsl

[BSEJVT]

Hmmm you sure? :greengrin Long time ago right enough

Yup it was I was there

My old man was very excited to see Joe's return

[hibeesjoe]

Hard to believe sparky can't get a start in that Celtic team tonight


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[SanFranHibs]

Hard to believe sparky can't get a start in that Celtic team tonight


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Not even on the bench!

Come on RD....do the decent thing! :greengrin

[ancient hibee]

A bit of a treble if they manage to spoil the playing(if not the financial)careers of Riordan,Stokes and Griffiths.

[EdinMike]

Their left winger Wakaso is murder... Leigh would be better out there than him

[Franck Stanton]

Their left winger Wakaso is murder... Leigh would be better out there than him

Ssshhhhhh don't be giving them any ideas

[Mr White]

A bit of a treble if they manage to spoil the playing(if not the financial)careers of Riordan, Stokes and Griffiths.

Self inflicted in the case of AS. He's almost too "celtc-minded" for celtc.

[Jim44]

Self inflicted in the case of AS. He's almost too "celtc-minded" for celtc.

........... and his Celtic career hasn't been all that bad if truth be told.

[Mr White]

........... and his Celtic career hasn't been all that bad if truth be told.

True but if his attitude and lifestyle activities had been different he'd be playing at a higher level though. Doubt any english clubs would sign him given some of his baggage.

[SanFranHibs]

The more I tihnk of it I am more confident RD will loan Leigh out. This is based on the assumption that he is not wanted and the way RD is using him I think it is a reasonable assumption. He has not even made the bench their last 2 games. So in my mind it makes sense because when it comes to moving him on Celtic will not get their money back if he has been sitting around and not getting any playing time and not scoring at any level.

If he was to go on loan to a club and bang in the goals like he did the last time he was here it it would make a sell much easier in the next transfer window and I can only see it being us or a lower English league team. After his stint here Wolves had no problem getting Celtic to pay a million.

Celtic must realise that it serves no-one well should he sit and rot on his backside!

One can only hope!

[scott7_0(Prague)]

I heard today from a Glaswegian colleague it will happen.

RD rates Leigh but won't fit into his system, and has been told he won't feature in the near future.

Take it or leave it, but their seems to be legs in the rumour still.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I heard today from a Glaswegian colleague it will happen.

RD rates Leigh but won't fit into his system, and has been told he won't feature in the near future.

Take it or leave it, but their seems to be legs in the rumour still.

:top marks

Hope your colleague's not on the wind up

Come on home Sparky

[Gerard]

:top marks

Hope your colleague's not on the wind up

Come on home Sparky

:wink::top marks:cb

[Viva_Palmeiras]

The more I tihnk of it I am more confident RD will loan Leigh out. This is based on the assumption that he is not wanted and the way RD is using him I think it is a reasonable assumption. He has not even made the bench their last 2 games. So in my mind it makes sense because when it comes to moving him on Celtic will not get their money back if he has been sitting around and not getting any playing time and not scoring at any level.

If he was to go on loan to a club and bang in the goals like he did the last time he was here it it would make a sell much easier in the next transfer window and I can only see it being us or a lower English league team. After his stint here Wolves had no problem getting Celtic to pay a million.

Celtic must realise that it serves no-one well should he sit and rot on his backside!

One can only hope!

Just like with Deeks...

[Heisenberg]

If only Celtc had signed those two strikers a bit quicker. We could've had Sparky in the team and raring to go for the rest of the season. A 93 day loan would do me for starters though.

[hibees 7062]

I heard today from a Glaswegian colleague it will happen.

RD rates Leigh but won't fit into his system, and has been told he won't feature in the near future.

Take it or leave it, but their seems to be legs in the rumour still.

:hyper:

[007 Mickey Weir]

As it's a 93 day loan. Do u think we are waiting to just before the Rangers game a week on Monday to announce it. That way he is here until end December taking in the busy festive games? If he came now he would have to miss the festive games.

Just a thought

[Hermit Crab]

As it's a 93 day loan. Do u think we are waiting to just before the Rangers game a week on Monday to announce it. That way he is here until end December taking in the busy festive games? If he came now he would have to miss the festive games.

Just a thought

There's def no deal done yet to announce. He was with the squad in Austria tonight.

[Gus]

I saw samaras tweeted Leigh asking him if he was injured, Leigh said No of course.

Could be fake accounts right enough though

[Haymaker]

:hyper:

Nae need.



Aww **** it!


:hyper::hyper::hyper:

[erin-go-bragh87]

I saw samaras tweeted Leigh asking him if he was injured, Leigh said No of course.

Could be fake accounts right enough though

Samaras isn't him but that's Leigh's real account that replied.

[Nutmegged]

You don't strike me as the kind of person who takes a wee stab at the lotto now and again. Same short odds, same eternal hope....and some peoples dreams come true.

What a strange analogy, are you suggesting we should just target Leigh indefinitely when its extremely unlikely we'd get him? I'd rather we focused our efforts on targets who are available and can improve the team, this isn't "now and again" its conatant and its not doing anyone connected to Hibernian any good, there is also this false perception that if we did manage to re-sign Griffiths then everything would be OK...we're still very short as a team and LG despite potentially being the best player in the League wouldn't change that, the club needs to move forward and so do the fans, this clinging to a player who isn't nand never has been ours does more harm than good, if the stars align later down the line road then brilliant but until then the focus should be on what we have and how we go about showing our support for these guys in order to build their confidence up.

[Since90+2]

Self inflicted in the case of AS. He's almost too "celtc-minded" for celtc.

Stokes has done fairly well at Celtic I would say. Scored over 50 goals for them.

[Mr White]

Stokes has done fairly well at Celtic I would say. Scored over 50 goals for them.

He has, despite spending a lot of time on the bench and out of the squad altogether. My point was that his failure to maximise his potential is mostly of his own making.

[Keith_M]

I believe he's coming, a guy called 'Tom Kite' told me.

[Bleeds green]

@TheHoggFelly: @Kenny_Millar hi mate any updates on griffiths loan deal?

@Kenny_Millar: @TheHoggFelly I still think it'll happen.

@TheHoggFelly: @Kenny_Millar fingers crossed, any time scale? Is it true it's up to 93 days delaying it until today he could play on 27th December!

@Kenny_Millar: @TheHoggFelly Don't think that's a factor. I think his non involvement in the Europa League game might be important.


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[AlbertK86]

Wouldn't be surprised if 93 day loan is pushed through before AGM to deflect from the Petrie Out issue

[Col2]

Wouldn't be surprised if 93 day loan is pushed through before AGM to deflect from the Petrie Out issue

Wouldnt be surprised if Loan deal commenced end of sept and took him right through to Jan 1st and hey presto a perm deal officially announced (but agreed well in advance).

[SanFranHibs]

I believe he's coming, a guy called 'Tom Kite' told me.

Well, that confirms what Brad Pitt told me!

[Higgy115]

Deal done.

[SHODAN]

Deal done.

:panic:

[Hermit Crab]

Wouldnt be surprised if Loan deal commenced end of sept and took him right through to Jan 1st and hey presto a perm deal officially announced (but agreed well in advance).


Didnt think these loan deals can breach any transfer window, do they not have to start/commence outside the windows?

[Hermit Crab]

Deal done.


Source? Or are you just talking pish?

[Keith_M]

Deal done.


Source?

[Billychaotic182]

Deal done.

.................. Source

[SaulGoodman]

Deal done.

Piss take

[Higgy115]

Piss take

Nope.

[Hermit Crab]

Nope.


Well if it's not then give an idea as to what's going on if you can't name the source. You understand why folk think you're at the lash though?

[Keith_M]

Nope.


So let us know why it's a not a p1ss take.

[Albanian Hibs]

Deal done.

Interesting user name.....

[silverhibee]

Nope.

Have they even arrived back from there game last night.

[Bad Martini]

We have more chance of another referendum and winning it than we do LG being here any time soon.:aok:

However, if either were to happen, I'll gladly donate lots of (someone else's) money to a good cause :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Deal done.


Source? Or are you just talking pish?


Source?


.................. Source


So let us know why it's a not a p1ss take.


:tumble:

[hibbysam]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!

[Dave-O]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!



Can I be the first to say......... :hyper:

[mutley]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!

PLease don't take this personally, I believe that you are only passing on what you have heard, however, over the last few weeks we have heard this over and over again and it always comes to nothing. I hope there is truth in this, however, I'll wait for an offivial statement on it!

Sorry for being pesamistic, I just can't see it happening

[SHODAN]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!

All aboard the hype train. :hyper::hyper::hyper:

[hibbysam]

PLease don't take this personally, I believe that you are only passing on what you have heard, however, over the last few weeks we have heard this over and over again and it always comes to nothing. I hope there is truth in this, however, I'll wait for an offivial statement on it!

Sorry for being pesamistic, I just can't see it happening

Of course and I wouldn't expect people to believe it without proof as I wouldn't normally... I can only see hibs dragging it out as long as possible to get the longest out of the deal... An emergency loan now will take it right up to the rangers game on December the 27th I think

[Hermit Crab]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!


Is your source or your sources source credible?

[Hermit Crab]

Welcome! :hyper::hyper::hyper:


Tickets please. :hyper:

[.Sean.]

Nope.

Literally just been text similar and I don't disbelieve it.

[.Sean.]

Been told in the last hour or so that the deal has now been concluded! Praying for that to be the case! Source was someone close to the player!

Indeed Sammy boy :greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

Literally just been text similar and I don't disbelieve it.


Indeed Sammy boy :greengrin


Right! You know the drill. Spill it. :greengrin

[Thecat23]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin

[Dave-O]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin


Stop it!!..................:partyhibb:partyhibb:partyhi bb

[Billychaotic182]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin

Oh god......

[Theinsider]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin

:party::hug:

[Unseen work]

guys dont play with my heart like this....

if this happens:applause::drool:

[SteveHFC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRzOQVNJMEU

[Keith_M]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin


Don't you start!


:tsk tsk:

[Billy Whizz]

Welcome back Leigh :greengrin

Thecat23, thanks for confirming

[Haymaker]

Thecat23, thanks for confirming


I agree. Cheers Andy :wink:

[SteveHFC]

Haymaker right now:

http://i.imgur.com/DXhYUIA.gif

[Keith_M]

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/belboy31/thunion_jack_animated.gif

[SteveHFC]

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/belboy31/thunion_jack_animated.gif

http://i.imgur.com/l5OPvzk.gif

[Haymaker]

Haymaker right now:

http://i.imgur.com/DXhYUIA.gif

Pretty much aye!

[Keith_M]

http://i.imgur.com/l5OPvzk.gif


What's wrong?

I thought we were all British now!


:greengrin

[HibeeMcGinn1]

Received a text from someone close to the player about an hour ago...just saying :)

[SteveHFC]

What's wrong?

I thought we we're all British now!


:greengrin

I thought we had won :(


Someone hold me

http://safyf.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/6fcb8-tumblr_mhpphysmgt1qg9k3io1_500.gif

[Keith_M]

Received a text from someone close to the player about an hour ago...just saying :)


It said.............


"Jist gaun tae the Chippie. Dae ye want anythin?"

[HibeeMcGinn1]

It said.............


"Jist gaun tae the Chippie. Dae ye want anythin?"

That's great banter

[Keith_M]

That's great banter


You said you received a text from a mate. You didn't say it had ANYTHING to do with Griffiths.


I hereby reserve the right to extract the urine, if I so wish.

[GGTTH07]

No getting my hopes up this time!

[Hermit Crab]

Received a text from someone close to the player about an hour ago...just saying :)


Sure you did.

[ads913]

It said.............

"Jist gaun tae the Chippie. Dae ye want anythin?"


Can you confirm the salt and source and If it was a white pudding

[West hamBERNIAN]

Oh please be true. 😱😧

[Keith_M]

Can you confirm the salt and source and If it was a white pudding


I'm not sure but I suspect there's at least one Dumpling involved.



:wink:

[Paloschi]

:hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper:


Absolute thread refresh mode!! :greengrin

Please happen, would end an miserable day on a high!

[Off the bar]

That's great banter

great batter, shirley? :confused:

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Sure you did.

I can vouch for him, Crabbit Herm.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

F5 game high.

[silverhibee]

http://www.mnu.edu/mnublogs/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/excited-baby.gif

[.Sean.]

Sure you did.

He most definitely did...

[SanFranHibs]

http://www.mnu.edu/mnublogs/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/excited-baby.gif

Is this Leigh coming along the M8?

I don't care if he is travelling backwards !

[SaulGoodman]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gale.gif

[Billychaotic182]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gale.gif

Hahahahaha

[stantonhibby]

:hyper::hyper:

Eek - haymaker has gone to griffcon 2!

[SteveHFC]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gale.gif

:hilarious

[AlbertK86]

On twitter from a Celtic fan

@LiamG__: Wishing sparky the best of luck at Hibs. #BringThemBackUp #****HeartsAndRangers

[Hermit Crab]

I can vouch for him, Crabbit Herm.


He most definitely did... .


Ok ok. Calm down lads. Only mucking about. Mind I put info about this on the PM board weeks ago. Got shot down though.

[S4uzee]

Is this Leigh coming along the M8?

I don't care if he is travelling backwards !

He said he'd even walk barefoot :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Ok ok. Calm down lads. Only mucking about. Mind I put info about this on the PM board weeks ago. Got shot down though.


Not by me mate! I always believed!

:hyper::hyper::hyper:

[hibeeleicester]

Purely speculating but don't see why this is not possible.

[EdinMike]

Believe it when I see it.

Not jumping on the Hype Train at this Station. :na na:

[Haymaker]

Believe it when I see it.

Not jumping on the Hype Train at this Station. :na na:

Don't worry mate, jump on when every you feel like it!

:hyper:

[SanFranHibs]

He said he'd even walk barefoot :greengrin

No need for that...we'll carry him if necessary :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

http://media.giphy.com/media/P6NGyxkKCrtlK/giphy.gif

[Haymaker]

http://media.giphy.com/media/P6NGyxkKCrtlK/giphy.gif


Yas! He is back!

:hyper:

[HibbyAndy]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!

[SteveHFC]

Yas! He is back!

:hyper:

http://media.giphy.com/media/P6NGyxkKCrtlK/giphy.gif

[SaulGoodman]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!

Boo hoo

[SanFranHibs]

Heretical possibly but have we considered that LG might be the stumbling block in a loan deal to Hibs? (I'm sure some have but this is a pretty long thread to track back through).

If so, what plausible alternatives are there? No SPL because it must be to a lower division if in Scotland. Can he go to any division under a different FA? Can he even go on an emergency loan to a club under a different FA? If so, surely worth an English Championship team taking a risk.

Maybe the Scottish Championship is just too much of a drop if he still has some hope of actually getting a game in Europe and/or playing for Scotland.

Answers on a postcard to:
Ronny Deila,
c/o Glasgow Celtic
Through there !!

[SanFranHibs]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!

you know the saying...800th time is a charm! :wink:

[Hermit Crab]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!


How do you know?

[Ronniekirk]

If it wasn't for the Gifs I wouldn't even be checking this Thread .Its like the Referendum ,lots of noise being made about it happening and being yes but when it matters we are let down .Just can't get up for this again only for it not to happen However if we don't win tomorrow and don't score a few in the process ,it will be an Emergency ,and we could be Sending out an S O S L G Save Our Season ,whether the call would be answered remains an Enigma .

[HoboHarry]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!
I would bet that you told your kids that Santa didn't exist when they were about 3 years old :)

[HibbyAndy]

How do you know?

Reverse phsycology :greengrin.

Whatever i say the opposite always happens :hilarious:

[Hermit Crab]

Reverse phsycology :greengrin.

Whatever i say the opposite always happens :hilarious:


I hope so.

[Keith_M]

I would bet that you told your kids that Santa didn't exist when they were about 3 years old :)


There's no Santa?!?!?!?!!


:boo hoo:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Reverse phsycology :greengrin.

Whatever i say the opposite always happens :hilarious:

Like Welbeck out-scoring Rooney etc? :greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

Like Welbeck out-scoring Rooney etc? :greengrin

Exactly like that :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Still waiting for a reply to any 'sources' of these rumours......


:tumble:

[MrSmith]

Still waiting for a reply to any 'sources' of these rumours......


:tumble:

No point, you know the answer and you're intuition probs bang on!

[West hamBERNIAN]

No updates? What's up the cat?

[portycabbage]

Heretical possibly but have we considered that LG might be the stumbling block in a loan deal to Hibs? (I'm sure some have but this is a pretty long thread to track back through).

If so, what plausible alternatives are there? No SPL because it must be to a lower division if in Scotland. Can he go to any division under a different FA? Can he even go on an emergency loan to a club under a different FA? If so, surely worth an English Championship team taking a risk.

Maybe the Scottish Championship is just too much of a drop if he still has some hope of actually getting a game in Europe and/or playing for Scotland.

Answers on a postcard to:
Ronny Deila,
c/o Glasgow Celtic
Through there !!

He can't go on loan anywhere but Scotland until January.

[SanFranHibs]

He can't go on loan anywhere but Scotland until January.

Cheers. Was wondering. So if he can't go anywhere but Scotland and it has to be a lower division, well...might I suggest US

:flag:

[portycabbage]

Cheers. Was wondering. So if he can't go anywhere but Scotland and it has to be a lower division, well...might I suggest US

:flag:

That's crazy talk. Everyone knows he's a massive Annan athletic fan.

[Kato]

Here we ****ing go again!!


People getting excited at ehmm , What are you getting excited at again?... Oh yeah LG coming home for about the 800th rumour.


ITS NOT HAPPENING WAKE UP FFS!!!

Might do though.

Haymaker is a Sparky Witch-Doctor - he's gonna MAKE it happen.

Embrace it.

[scoopyboy]

Reverse phsycology :greengrin.

Whatever i say the opposite always happens :hilarious:

I've observed this with you in the past, especially betting.

FWIW I have had info that it's on the cards, just a tweak regarding money is my info. Monday I believe.

[Aldo]

I've observed this with you in the past, especially betting. FWIW I have had info that it's on the cards, just a tweak regarding money is my info. Monday I believe.

:-)

[HibbyAndy]

I've observed this with you in the past, especially betting.

FWIW I have had info that it's on the cards, just a tweak regarding money is my info. Monday I believe.

Aww Scoops what id give for this to be correct :pray:

And aye yer right aboot the betting :greengrin

[AlbertK86]

I've observed this with you in the past, especially betting. FWIW I have had info that it's on the cards, just a tweak regarding money is my info. Monday I believe.

Right now I'm taking things seriously

SMAXXA Brooster and The Cat let's be hearing similar from you guys and then I'll be more than convinced

[ColintonHibs]

:-)

[SteveHFC]

I've observed this with you in the past, especially betting.

FWIW I have had info that it's on the cards, just a tweak regarding money is my info. Monday I believe.

http://media.giphy.com/media/P6NGyxkKCrtlK/giphy.gif

[hibees 7062]

There's no Santa?!?!?!?!!


:boo hoo:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSA7Up1Azdl5xk65R40kpJ2WbStNx9gm aeL73-Gy1CCNltphX2qyQ (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=LsXbVfjWfDFwdM&tbnid=rjb8nO9BmncmnM:&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everyjoe.com%2F2013%2F05%2F31 %2Fplay%2Fsurprised-baby-gifs-funny%2F&ei=m5wcVLnYH4eVaurzgqAK&bvm=bv.75775273,d.d2s&psig=AFQjCNFt6S7fURX15kAQgOsnoK_ll9LQ5A&ust=1411247640521757)