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[matty_f]

Ooft! Well played Hibernian!!

[GreenArmyyy!]

Excellent statement of intent from the club!

[CraigHibee]

cracking player, wonder who is making way for him?

[Waxy]

Cmon the Hibees

[Vault Boy]

I've never enjoyed a Monday so much. Welcome James, could be an excellent signing.

[sleeping giant]

Ooft indeed

[trev the hat]

I do like these kinda Monday's 😄
Welcome JK 👍

[Gatecrasher]

Nice addition to the squad.

[Jim44]

Nice addition to the squad.

Will we be getting rid of one to make way?

[Hannah_hfc]

Belter Hibs! This is turning out to be a grand wee day!

[Matt92]

Gray, Fyvie and Keatings: great start to the window!! If Keatings stays fit he will be the man we need up front!! Just hope these aren't all deal sweeteners for us fans if Mr.Allan goes packing...

[Stevie Reid]

Another player citing the manager as his main reason for signing. Reassuring stuff.

[Billy McKirdy]

An absolutely great singing, consistently good when played for them.:thumbsup::thumbsup::greengrin

[Lago]

What a good signing, can't believe what is happening today. Rock on Hibs

[Jones28]

Well done Hibs!

[Diclonius]

Holy ****. Exactly what we need. Well pleased with this.

[Stevie Reid]

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=57795

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Yak clowns no happy at this...haha

[ian cruise]

Another player citing the manager as his main reason for signing. Reassuring stuff.

I know. Don't they know it's the training centre they're meant to quote as the main reason for signing!

[JimBHibees]

Did he play in any of the derbies last season as honestly can remember if he did. He is obviously a goalscorer and will do well in the league we are in next season. Seems an ideal guy for the teams that park the bus and knows where the goal is. Welcome James. :thumbsup:

[stoneyburn hibs]

What a cracking Monday.

[Turkish Green]

Proven goal scorer at Hamilton and Hearts. Now sign a couple of wide players.

[nellio]

Fair play well pleased with this signing. Wouldnt be surprised to see a strker leave. Dont think we need Cummings, Farid, Keatings, Dje Dje, Malonga and Lewis Allan. Possibly Handling too. I think Farid will stay as he give us the big man option. Cant see us letting Cumming or Malonga go so Could be Dje Dje or Handling that makes way?

[HibbyHutt]

Excellent news - I really rated him when he did play for Them but don't quite understand why they let him go?

[Nevi_SOL]

Excellent news - I really rated him when he did play for Them but don't quite understand why they let him go?

Because he isnt 6ft 7 and weighs 18 stone?:aok:

[staunchhibby]

Ye another great bit of business

[Mikey09]

Very good signing. Well done again Stubbs and Dempster!! Oh... The furious back peddling by the yams on kickback is hysterical!!! :faf::faf::faf:

[jacomo]

Fair play well pleased with this signing. Wouldnt be surprised to see a strker leave. Dont think we need Cummings, Farid, Keatings, Dje Dje, Malonga and Lewis Allan. Possibly Handling too. I think Farid will stay as he give us the big man option. Cant see us letting Cumming or Malonga go so Could be Dje Dje or Handling that makes way?

Maybe one or two want away?

Handling might be ear marked for midfield or moving on.

Perhaps loans to strengthen other clubs in our division (except when they play us?)

There's 3 months to sort all this out, whatever happens!

[Pretty Boy]

Happy days.

Fantastic goals to games ratio and he's obviously seen the light. As ar as Mondays go this is a bloody good one.

[Leithenhibby]

Very good signing. Well done again Stubbs and Dempster!! Oh... The furious back peddling by the yams on kickback is hysterical!!! :faf::faf::faf:

:greengrin

Keatings first Hibs interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkfIv1awjZY

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Haha welcome Keatsy!!!

[Northernhibee]

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

Good positioning for first goal, nice finish for the second and a lovely free kick for the third.

[GlasgowHibee]

I'm just hoping his signing means that Cummings isn't going, I see them as two very similar players. Good with the ball at their feet, but with a great eye for goal.

[pontius pilate]

Another great addition to the club. Not happy tho two signings on the same day and the season has barely finished what on earth is going on. In all seriousness great work by the club long may it continue we will see some leaving but the quality coming in seems better than those leaving at the moment

[SteveHFC]

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

Good positioning for first goal, nice finish for the second and a lovely free kick for the third.

Bit of a lad by the look of things

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiVrcn5URhc

[QMU-1875]

Rate him behind our current strikers but he is something a bit different! Definitely got goals!

[Mikey09]

I'm just hoping his signing means that Cummings isn't going, I see them as two very similar players. Good with the ball at their feet, but with a great eye for goal.


There's no reason they can't play together GH. I think we're brainwashed into thinking when a team plays two strikers one HAS to be a giant target man. I know you're not saying that though. We have to remember JC is a young lad. If he can keep improving and learn a bit more about his position, ie awareness, movement, we will have some player on our hands. Just my opinion.

[Keith_M]

Nice to see another signing but have to admit to feeling sorry for the lad. He's helped Clubs to qualify for the Premier two season in a row and has been dumped straight back in the Championship each time.....

;)

In all seriousness: How many goals did he score last season?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Nice to see another signing but have to admit to feeling sorry for the lad. He's helped Clubs to qualify for the Premier two season in a row and has been dumped straight back in the Championship each time.....

;)

In all seriousness: How many goals did he score last season?

11 from only starting 18 games.
He could've went to Killie, but chose us

[Leith_Hibee]

Nice to see another signing but have to admit to feeling sorry for the lad. He's helped Clubs to qualify for the Premier two season in a row and has been dumped straight back in the Championship each time.....

;)

In all seriousness: How many goals did he score last season?

Dont feel sorry for him, it was his decision to leave Hamilton for Hearts. My Hearts mates are gutted about this so that'll do for me :thumbsup:

[Wilson]

Dont feel sorry for him, it was his decision to leave Hamilton for Hearts. My Hearts mates are gutted about this so that'll do for me :thumbsup:

I see Stubbs talking about his being in the right place at the right time in terms of goalscoring. Similarly he seems to have a habit of joining the right clubs at the right time! Hopefully a good signing for us.

[Keith_M]

11 from only starting 18 games.
He could've went to Killie, but chose us


Good stuff, cheers.


:aok:

[hibby67]

I had to recheck I was on the correct site.. 2signings plus 1 extension and it's only1st of June

Welcome aboard James .... :flag:

[Keith_M]

I had to recheck I was on the correct site.. 2signings plus 1 extension and it's only1st of June

Welcome aboard James .... :flag:



Are you using a 1980's green-screen PC?

[emerald green]

Welcome to Hibs James. You've joined a decent club this time and you will notice the difference straight away.

A better club, better stadium, better training facilities, better coaches, and better supporters.

[BoltonHibernian]

Good signing. Keep them coming Hibs!

[Mathias Jack]

Very good signing. Well done again Stubbs and Dempster!! Oh... The furious back peddling by the yams on kickback is hysterical!!! :faf::faf::faf:

Never ever look at Kickback but this I had to see for myself, this Vine sums it perfectly! So many cringey comments :greengrin

https://vine.co/v/MKKXWEPQEvt

[number9dream]

Welcome to Hibs James. You've joined a decent club this time and you will notice the difference straight away.

A better club, better stadium, better training facilities, better coaches, and better supporters.

Quite right.
Not sure he's an improvement on what we've got but Malonga, Cummings, El Alagui and Keatings give us good options up front.
Wouldn't be too surprised if Dje Dje has been told he can look for another club.

[basehibby]

My Jambo pal who sits next to me tells me the Hertz fans were mighty disappointed to lose Keatings so that would bode well - welcome to the Hibees James!

[Thecat23]

Kickback is comedy gold right now. When he signed they were creaming themselves when he left they weren't happy. Now he's with us it's the usual "who cares" that ****ty site must be packed with spotty kids that are in the huff!

Grown men surely can't act like they do can they? 😂😂

[Hermit Crab]

Hearts seem to think this is a swap deal for Scott Allan. Keatings was a free agent........ Good signing.

[Waxy]

Hearts seem to think this is a swap deal for Scott Allan. Keatings was a free agent........ Good signing.They need to get there heads out the sand and build a stand.

[DownInAlbion]

Fair play well pleased with this signing. Wouldnt be surprised to see a strker leave. Dont think we need Cummings, Farid, Keatings, Dje Dje, Malonga and Lewis Allan. Possibly Handling too. I think Farid will stay as he give us the big man option. Cant see us letting Cumming or Malonga go so Could be Dje Dje or Handling that makes way?
You would let our whole strike force walk out the door?

[Jim44]

Dont feel sorry for him, it was his decision to leave Hamilton for Hearts. My Hearts mates are gutted about this so that'll do for me :thumbsup:

He also had offers from Scottish Premiership clubs so make your own mind up.

[Thecat23]

You would let our whole strike force walk out the door?

I don't think that's what he's saying. To me he's saying we don't need all those at one time not let them all go. Unless I'm wrong?

[DownInAlbion]

I don't think that's what he's saying. To me he's saying we don't need all those at one time not let them all go. Unless I'm wrong?
Even if that's not what he's saying there is no way I'd let Cummings malonga or allen go !!

[Thecat23]

Even if that's not what he's saying there is no way I'd let Cummings malonga or allen go !!

I'd be sad to see Cummings go and Allan. Malonga I'm don't care if he stays or goes if I'm honest. Good player on his day should be doing better though IMO.

If these players go I fully expect Stubbs to bring in more quality. Players move on such is football but we get over it.

[DownInAlbion]

I'd be sad to see Cummings go and Allan. Malonga I'm don't care if he stays or goes if I'm honest. Good player on his day should be doing better though IMO.

If these players go I fully expect Stubbs to bring in more quality. Players move on such is football but we get over it.
Fair enough, opinions eh, I think we would struggle to bring in better though!

[Thecat23]

Fair enough, opinions eh, I think we would struggle to bring in better though!

Very true mate. You could be right we never know until it happens. Either way it's a good day to be a Hibby [emoji106]

[DownInAlbion]

Very true mate. You could be right we never know until it happens. Either way it's a good day to be a Hibby [emoji106]
100% agree

[21.05.2016]

You should see some of the jambos absolutely spewin over this one on Twitter and Facebook haha!

Seriously though, looks like a good signing! Glad we are doing lots of deals early for once and giving the team a full summer to gel.

[BarneyHibby]

Great signing! Well done Hibs!:thumbsup:

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

You should see some of the jambos absolutely spewin over this one on Twitter and Facebook haha!

Seriously though, looks like a good signing! Glad we are doing lots of deals early for once and giving the team a full summer to gel.

It's very pleasing viewing

[Scott Allan Key]

Excellent signing and I hope I am not only one not worried if we don't secure all our (ie Hibs.net targets) as I'm positive Hibs are building team for longevity and covering and improving our strengths if/when players move on.

[Hibbyradge]

I wonder what he's refering to when he says "I've seen the plans. Alan Stubbs has very big plans". :hyper

[madhatter]

Will wait to see him play before saying whether good or bad. Encouraged by early business but tbh our problem wasn't necessarily scoring goals, our problem was breaking down teams and getting goals from midfield. Defence wasn't brilliant either. I hope we see some more developments shortly.

Wondering if we'll see Harris get 1st team football this year or is the thinking he is gone? We desperately need pace and guile. He obviously has the pace but don't think he has the guile anymore.

[alexhibs]

Again, like signing Fraser, well done Hibs:gwa:

[Matty_Jack04]

Will wait to see him play before saying whether good or bad. Encouraged by early business but tbh our problem wasn't necessarily scoring goals, our problem was breaking down teams and getting goals from midfield. Defence wasn't brilliant either. I hope we see some more developments shortly.

Wondering if we'll see Harris get 1st team football this year or is the thinking he is gone? We desperately need pace and guile. He obviously has the pace but don't think he has the guile anymore.

I think his movement around the box will help us break teams down he'll drag defenders away offers us something different to what we already have good bit of business from hibs

[HH81]

Is he a quick player?

[AinsterHibs]

Are you using a 1980's green-screen PC?

CPM / DOS :wink:

The yak are having a group embolism, I think he will do the business in this league, what a Magic Monday!

[Seven Zero]

Now for a hard midfielder like a Matty Jack and a goalie and we have a good spine there! Looking good for being so early in the summer.

[Hibeesmad]

It would just be like Hibs to go and sign Jason Holt now...

[SkintHibby]

STV sports news mentioned obscure rubbish but not a thing about Hibs signing Keatings.

[Billy Whizz]

STV sports news mentioned obscure rubbish but not a thing about Hibs signing Keatings.

It was on my TV, and an interview with his

[SkintHibby]

It was on my TV, and an interview with his

Just watched the whole sports piece and unless I passed out for a few minutes it was not mentioned. Also dont understand why at the end the asian boy said "for all your Glasgow sports news go online here". ????

[Lucius Apuleius]

Maybe you are on Sky and picking up the Glasgow headlines.

[SkintHibby]

Maybe you are on Sky and picking up the Glasgow headlines.

Lol,I dont have SKY! :-D

[mentalhibee]

It would just be like Hibs to go and sign Jason Holt now...

Is this a possibility?

[BoomtownHibees]

Lol, I know what STV is! :-D

You must be getting the west region rather than the east

[SkintHibby]

You must be getting the west region rather than the east

Ok gotcha. Im in Bathgate which is closer to Edinburgh though.

[Lucius Apuleius]

I get Embra news on my terrestrial telly in the bedroom and Glasgow on SKy downstairs.

[BoomtownHibees]

Ok gotcha. Im in Bathgate which is closer to Edinburgh though.

No idea then :)

[Hibeesmad]

Is this a possibility?

Same agent as Scott Allan, who knows

[EH6 Hibby]

Ok gotcha. Im in Bathgate which is closer to Edinburgh though.

Where is the transmitter for Bathgate though? That could be nearer Glasgow.

[ManBearPig]

Eckersley coming now too? Is it a two for one on ex jambos?!

[Beefster]

Eckersley coming now too? Is it a two for one on ex jambos?!

I hope not. I hate that tit.

[Aldo]

I hope not. I hate that tit.

Agreed. I

[speedy_gonzales]

Just watched the whole sports piece and unless I passed out for a few minutes it was not mentioned. Also dont understand why at the end the asian boy said "for all your Glasgow sports news go online here". ????


Maybe you are on Sky and picking up the Glasgow headlines.


Lol,I dont have SKY! :-D


You must be getting the west region rather than the east

I get this as well through Virgin Media cable, Glasgow news, Glasgow adverts etc, upstairs on the cooncil telly I get STV East.

[emerald green]

I hope not. I hate that tit.

:agree: Yes me too. The welt had a sneaky wee head butt (not a particularly good one) on Scott Allan at ER IIRC.

[Hibeesmad]

I hope not. I hate that tit.

I thought he was ***** in a few games we played them, Boyle ripped him apart in the last derby

[Aldo]

:agree: Yes me too. The welt had a sneaky wee head butt (not a particularly good one) on Scott Allan at ER IIRC.

That's right after about a minute. Right in front of the dug outs.

[cabbageandribs1875]

deffo not keen on Eckersley :( but like the muffin man he will have something to prove i guess

[liamh2202]

Ok gotcha. Im in Bathgate which is closer to Edinburgh though.

I'm sure you can pick the regions in your settings

[mca]

Welcome to Hibs James... http://www.hibs.net/images/smilies/thumbs%20up.gif

[hibees 7062]

deffo not keen on Eckersley :( but like the muffin man he will have something to prove i guess

We don't have a left back just now . An experienced one for nowt no brainer for me

[Brightside]

Just watched the whole sports piece and unless I passed out for a few minutes it was not mentioned. Also dont understand why at the end the asian boy said "for all your Glasgow sports news go online here". ????

the asian boy??

[high bee]

I wonder what he's refering to when he says "I've seen the plans. Alan Stubbs has very big plans". :hyper

Must be Rod Petries 5 year plan, sounds like a cut and paste job.

[Pat 0-7]

I get Embra news on my terrestrial telly in the bedroom and Glasgow on SKy downstairs.

Other way round for me - Edinburgh news on Sky, Glasgow news on Freeview, Edinburgh news on Freeview STV+1.............in Bathgate. :dunno:

[Brooster]

East Lothian Hibs Supporters Club.....proud sponsors of James Keatings home shirt. £400 well spent. Welcome to Hibs James.