Hibs transfer thread (Last Day Update - Anier / Feruz (both loan) in, None out)

[coldingham hibs]

My guess is that he is waiting to see if any better offer comes in before the deadline, if not he will join us.

[JON6207]

Could he be due a bonus if celtic qualify for champions league. So is waiting till after that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

My guess is that he is waiting to see if any better offer comes in before the deadline, if not he will join us.


if that were indeed the case i hope hibs have moved on to other possible signings, he might just end up spending the last year of his contract at sellick in the wilderness, big wage sitting doing nothing or lower wage and getting first team football.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Could he be due a bonus if celtic qualify for champions league. So is waiting till after that.


has he been in any of their CL play-off squads ? surely just squad players would be entitled to any bonus should they qualify :dunno:

[Eyrie]

if that were indeed the case i hope hibs have moved on to other possible signings, he might just end up spending the last year of his contract at sellick in the wilderness, big wage sitting doing nothing or lower wage and getting first team football.

Or at least until January. Maybe we should take the extra cash from Septic just now, then sign McGeouch on a pre-contract and promptly negotiate a small fee for his immediate transfer?

[Jim44]

My guess is that he is waiting to see if any better offer comes in before the deadline, if not he will join us.

Bu&&er that for a laugh. Why the hell should we wait till the last minute to see what he has decided. We should state our interest now, see if he is willing to discuss terms and, if not, we should be saying, sorry the offers off, and move on to other possibilities wiith a few bob in our pocket. :cb

[Ryan69]

If McGeouch is off the radar, is it reasonable to hope that Stubbs has all the money from the sale of SA, plus some sort of compensatory payment from Celtic, to use for his player budget? This payment was something suggested, I think, by some of the media and latched on to by some on here, but mention of it seems to have gone all quiet. As somebody says, time is flying by and I would hope that Stubbs gets the opportunity to attract a couple of useful players and not have to wait till the eleventh hour to pick up scraps.

Completely agree mate.

We didn't have to sell him....so it goes on this seasons squad.

[Borderhibbie76]

Have to say what an anti climax of a week this has been...all the stories of mcgeoch insall being done deals etc yet nothing has happened. A boost ahead of a huge match on Sunday would have been great.
Just hope Stubbsy pulls a few rabbits from the hat before 1 Sept as I feel it's needed if we are to challenge for top spot.

[H18S NX]

I think we should just move on,enough is enough.

[Greenworld]

Have to say what an anti climax of a week this has been...all the stories of mcgeoch insall being done deals etc yet nothing has happened. A boost ahead of a huge match on Sunday would have been great.
Just hope Stubbsy pulls a few rabbits from the hat before 1 Sept as I feel it's needed if we are to challenge for top spot.
I agree totally the silence however suggests that something may still be ongoing.
Why it would take so long i have no idea.
But so called bargains will be available in a week so maybe sitting tight for something else


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[Borderhibbie76]

[QUOTE=Greenworld;4446647]I agree totally the silence however suggests that something may still be ongoing.
Why it would take so long i have no idea.
But so called bargains will be available in a week so maybe sitting tight for something else


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Yes im sure there are more signings to come...think the disappointment stems from all the ITK done deal comments on here...whether that was the case and something has fallen through who knows??

In stubbsy we trust so if Mcgeouch has fallen thru...lets hope he has someone else lined up

[Lago]

[QUOTE=Greenworld;4446647]I agree totally the silence however suggests that something may still be ongoing.
Why it would take so long i have no idea.
But so called bargains will be available in a week so maybe sitting tight for something else


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Yes im sure there are more signings to come...think the disappointment stems from all the ITK done deal comments on here...whether that was the case and something has fallen through who knows??

In stubbsy we trust so if Mcgeouch has fallen thru...lets hope he has someone else lined up
Maybe hibs are holding off to make an announcement on Sat before the rangers game, just a thought.

[GreenOnions]

I know these things can be frustrating but I think we need to take a look at ourselves a wee bit here. There are posters on this site who have some good sources at the club. These posters tend to have much better info than most. They choose to share some of that that info with us - which is great IMO. They don't have to do that. Clearly - any info posted before an event happens may not turn out to be 100%. Let's face it - in life anything can happen - people can change their minds etc. However - I, for one, think we should appreciate the efforts of "ITK" posters to keep us informed and stop giving them a hard time on occasions where things don't turn out as predicted.

The alternative is that we receive no info at all from these guys. Would that make us happier?

[Cabbage East]

I know these things can be frustrating but I think we need to take a look at ourselves a wee bit here. There are posters on this site who have some good sources at the club. These posters tend to have much better info than most. They choose to share some of that that info with us - which is great IMO. They don't have to do that. Clearly - any info posted before an event happens may not turn out to be 100%. Let's face it - in life anything can happen - people can change their minds etc. However - I, for one, think we should appreciate the efforts of "ITK" posters to keep us informed and stop giving them a hard time on occasions where things don't turn out as predicted.

The alternative is that we receive no info at all from these guys. Would that make us happier?

Yes, if it's not true. There was someone on here earlier in the week categorically saying the deal was done and dusted and he'd definitely signed. Fair enough if that is the case but why wouldn't Hibs have announced it by now?

[Scottiedog007]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch

[JHFC]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch

Good news.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch

Excellent news!

[GreenOnions]

Yes, if it's not true. There was someone on here earlier in the week categorically saying the deal was done and dusted and he'd definitely signed. Fair enough if that is the case but why wouldn't Hibs have announced it by now?

We will probably all take note of two or three particular posters' contributions on here. These guys who post such info obviously believe it's true when they post it. The implication of your post is that they should not post until the info is officially confirmed - in which case everyone will know about it anyway. If we want info in advance of it becoming "official" we need to accept that some of it may not turn out the way it was predicted.

I'd like these guys to continue posting. It's up to us to use our judgement as to the likely accuracy of the info I feel.

[cabbageandribs1875]

if that were indeed the case i hope hibs have moved on to other possible signings, he might just end up spending the last year of his contract at sellick in the wilderness, big wage sitting doing nothing or lower wage and getting first team football.


Or at least until January. Maybe we should take the extra cash from Septic just now, then sign McGeouch on a pre-contract and promptly negotiate a small fee for his immediate transfer?



SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch


see what happens when LD reads this forum and gets things moving :greengrin hope he scores a nice wee double on his new debut :flag:

[Brightside]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch

well that was good timing.

[SteveHFC]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch
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[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Sky Sports Scotland ‏@ScotlandSky 1m1 minute ago
SKY SOURCES understand Dylan McGeouch will join @HibsOfficial permanently today from @celticfc He will be in the squad for Sunday @DMcGeouch

Remember the bedwetters who said he wasn't coming and we should just move on? 😂😂

Never in doubt 👍🏻

[Greenworld]

well that was good timing.
Did u make a phone call "look im getting some stick here any chance u could just announce it "

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[S4uzee]

Remember the bedwetters who said he wasn't coming and we should just move on? 😂😂

Never in doubt 👍🏻

Nae bother Dylan 👍🏻

[Brightside]

Did u make a phone call "look im getting some stick here any chance u could just announce it "

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I did actually have a word with the gaffer in the local Sainsbury last night. I wasn't happy! :greengrin

[J-C]

I did actually have a word with the gaffer in the local Sainsbury last night. I wasn't happy! :greengrin


I see him all the time down here in Porty, I generally let him get on with his business, I can imagine all the BS I'd be telling him to do on the park if I was to speak to him properly :greengrin Play this way, get him on the park, tell him to stop doing this etc etc. his head would be nipping.

[Brightside]

I see him all the time down here in Porty, I generally let him get on with his business, I can imagine all the BS I'd be telling him to do on the park if I was to speak to him properly :greengrin Play this way, get him on the park, tell him to stop doing this etc etc. his head would be nipping.

aye he lives near me JC. I just constantly remind him that Paul Hanlon is the best defender in the country. :wink:

[J-C]

aye he lives near me JC. I just constantly remind him that Paul Hanlon is the best defender in the country. :wink:


Tell him to remind Paul Hanlon that then because he can at times be a crap one too.:greengrin

[bill the hibby]

So if mcgeouch and insall sign we only need another defender I would reckon maybe a CB and LB? But I'd be happy with one

[Thecat23]

I did actually have a word with the gaffer in the local Sainsbury last night. I wasn't happy! :greengrin

About time as well, glad you sorted it 😁

[Thecat23]

So if mcgeouch and insall sign we only need another defender I would reckon maybe a CB and LB? But I'd be happy with one

Left back I expect very soon.

[S4uzee]

So if mcgeouch and insall sign we only need another defender I would reckon maybe a CB and LB? But I'd be happy with one

Yip. Left back to be first choice and a right sided CB who can cover at RB

[itslegaltender]

So if mcgeouch and insall sign we only need another defender I would reckon maybe a CB and LB? But I'd be happy with one

and James McFadden. :wink:

[Gordy M]

Yip. Left back to be first choice and a right sided CB who can cover at RB

I think jordan forster can do that job. RB and CH that is.

[bill the hibby]

Left back I expect very soon.

That's exciting

[SteveHFC]

and James McFadden. :wink:

Please don't :hyper

[B.H.F.C]

Left back I expect very soon.

Good. Any clues?

[Brightside]

Good. Any clues?

Roberto Carlos

[PatHead]

I did actually have a word with the gaffer in the local Sainsbury last night. I wasn't happy! :greengrin

Can't understand why you are telling us you had a go at the local Sainsbury manager. Was the freezer not working or something?

You shouldn't let your bad feelings about Hibs get on top of you. Its not good for your health.

[scoopyboy]

I expect Alex Harris to go to QOTS on loan over the next few days.

[Brightside]

I expect Alex Harris to go to QOTS on loan over the next few days.

That's a good move for him actually.

[Ozyhibby]

That's a good move for him actually.

And good for us too. He won't be able to play against us but will hopefully get the winner against Sevco.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Nae bother Dylan 👍🏻

Might wanna change yer bedsheets bud. :greengrin

[ElginHibbie]

I expect Alex Harris to go to QOTS on loan over the next few days.

Just seen the following tweet so seems like you're spot on

Graham Swann ‏@Graham_Swann (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann/status/634722988152238084)
Hibs winger Alex Harris has joined Queen of the South on a season-long loan.

[s.a.m]

We will probably all take note of two or three particular posters' contributions on here. These guys who post such info obviously believe it's true when they post it. The implication of your post is that they should not post until the info is officially confirmed - in which case everyone will know about it anyway. If we want info in advance of it becoming "official" we need to accept that some of it may not turn out the way it was predicted.

I'd like these guys to continue posting. It's up to us to use our judgement as to the likely accuracy of the info I feel.

Completely agree.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Just seen the following tweet so seems like you're spot on

Graham Swann ‏@Graham_Swann (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann/status/634722988152238084)
Hibs winger Alex Harris has joined Queen of the South on a season-long loan.


good luck to the laddie

[Gmack7]

Roberto Carlos

no him again,he was gash the first time here:wink:

[CallumLaidlaw]

Just seen the following tweet so seems like you're spot on

Graham Swann ‏@Graham_Swann (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann/status/634722988152238084)
Hibs winger Alex Harris has joined Queen of the South on a season-long loan.

Apparently getting the number 7 jersey at QoS. Good luck to him

[J-C]

Just seen the following tweet so seems like you're spot on

Graham Swann ‏@Graham_Swann (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/Graham_Swann/status/634722988152238084)
Hibs winger Alex Harris has joined Queen of the South on a season-long loan.


Not surprised, he's struggled since his injury, forget about the Butcher fiasco, the lad has had a lot of chances to prove his worth, which he obviously hasn't.

[ElginHibbie]

Official now

Hibernian FC ‏@HibsOfficial (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial)
READ: @AlexHarris_94 (https://twitter.com/AlexHarris_94) Joins #QueenoftheSouth (https://twitter.com/hashtag/QueenoftheSouth?src=hash) on Loan http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5648 (http://t.co/ybFlJCTAOK)

[GreenCastle]

I assume Harris won't be allowed to play against us ?

[JimBHibees]

I assume Harris won't be allowed to play against us ?

You would certainly hope so.

[scoopyboy]

I assume Harris won't be allowed to play against us ?

You assume correctly.

Harris had only wanted to go until January but obviously he changed his mind.

[BH Hibs]

How long before the Huns start howling accusing us of double standards by letting him go to a rival. Bampots.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

How long before the Huns start howling accusing us of double standards by letting him go to a rival. Bampots.

If they haven't already, I give it 5 minutes

They use social media like caryons on a giro cheque

[hibs0666]

I don't think McGeouch is coming. I ain't even sure he was even close to coming. I reckon he will be off down south.

Got this weekend's lottery numbers?

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

You assume correctly.

Harris had only wanted to go until January but obviously he changed his mind.

Can he be called back if need be?

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Any news on insall?

[Thecat23]

Any news on insall?

He's signed so I'd imagine that will be announced too very shortly!

[PatHead]

He's signed so I'd imagine that will be announced too very shortly!

Not again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:greengrin

[SteveHFC]

He's signed so I'd imagine that will be announced too very shortly!

Anyone want to guess when this will be announced?

I'll go for September 2086.


Only kidding TC ;)

[matty_f]

He's signed so I'd imagine that will be announced too very shortly!

Any chat about if he's any good?

[Unseen work]

Any update on the boy from St Johnstone we have on trial? Dylan Easton I think

[flash]

Got this weekend's lottery numbers?

No but I can tell you last week's.

[CyberSauzee]

Any news on insall?

This from Stourbridge forum

http://glassboys.the-talk.net/t631-jamie-insall


They offered him a contract a couple of weeks ago according to a friend of his I know. Maybe he's mulling it over or waiting to see if a club closer to home comes in for him.

Some clarity from Stour wouldn't go amiss on this topic to be honest!?

Would Hibs wait two weeks to let him decide?

[bingo70]

This from Stourbridge forum

http://glassboys.the-talk.net/t631-jamie-insall



Would Hibs wait two weeks to let him decide?

For somebody that's going to be a pretty cheap gamble I'd have thought so. No point forcing the issue to find out a month down the line he wants away.

[Billy Whizz]

For somebody that's going to be a pretty cheap gamble I'd have thought so. No point forcing the issue to find out a month down the line he wants away.

Maybe we're due them a fee

[bingo70]

Maybe we're due them a fee

I'd imagine we would be due them something, even if it's a fairly nominal amount.

[Ronniekirk]

Not too bothered about install just now ,as he isn't going to come straight into first team .The next signing needs to be Defensive cover but someone with enough quality to hold down a first team place if required .

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Maybe we're due them a fee

Guy in the Stourbridge forum says he wasn't under contract - kicking themselves because they could have had a fee

[mike1875]

Guy in the Stourbridge forum says he wasn't under contract - kicking themselves because they could have had a fee


Is any one else surprised that there is such a thing as a "Stourbridge forum"?

[FranckSuzy]

Anyone want to guess when this will be announced?

I'll go for September 2086.


Only kidding TC ;)

Maybe the guy has to hand in/work his notice at his 'other' job...:dunno: IIRC, Ivan Sproule was an engineer, and Rob Jones a teacher, before signing for Hibs so consideration has to be given to this also, IMHO :aok:

[GreenCastle]

Final week till the window "slams" shut!

I see Sevco have signed Zelalem from Arsenal on loan - very promising player to have brought in.

Can see him strolling this league.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Insall said to me on Twitter that he's only registered with Stourbridge. No contract as such

[Hibstrooper]

Insall said to me on Twitter that he's only registered with Stourbridge. No contract as such

Looking at his Twitter profile pic, pretty sure he was at the game yesterday. Crane and a guy we couldn't recognise came and sat amongst the fans just before KO, having seen that pic pretty sure Insall was the other guy

[stevie-bee]

Insall
got told by a guy at work deal complete and his squad no 15

[IanM]

Someone on Twitter saying we're in talks with Zeefuik

Don't know who the someone is mind,

[CallumLaidlaw]

Someone on Twitter saying we're in talks with Zeefuik

Don't know who the someone is mind,

3 year deal in Turkey

[greenlad]

3 year deal in Turkey


More likely a 3 year old Turkey in Zeefuik

[IanM]

3 year deal in Turkey

Just checked and seen that! Some folk have too much time on their hands

[hibee92]

@CCP_sport: Interesting news today re a new trialist striker at Hibs and a failed attempt to land an out-of-contract target man. #Hibs #goals #buyapaper

Higdon? Daly?

[woodythehibee]

@CCP_sport: Interesting news today re a new trialist striker at Hibs and a failed attempt to land an out-of-contract target man. #Hibs #goals #buyapaper

Higdon? Daly?
Must be Daly. Just signed for Raith.

[Brightside]

Must be Daly. Just signed for Raith.

i don't think for a second that we tried to get Daly.

[Heisenberg]

Jon Daly is just as injury prone as Farid. Would've been a terrible signing.

[Billychaotic182]

@CCP_sport: Interesting news today re a new trialist striker at Hibs and a failed attempt to land an out-of-contract target man. #Hibs #goals #buyapaper

Higdon? Daly?

Is Higdon a free just now. Get him in

[CallumLaidlaw]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/24/d429cd194ac7369a45cc9f8e5a0b07bd.jpg

[woodythehibee]

i don't think for a second that we tried to get Daly.
Would surprise me too knowing how thorough Stubbsy and Graeme Mathie are with recruitment.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Jon Daly is just as injury prone as Farid. Would've been a terrible signing.

Maybe. But he's guaranteed first goal scorer on Saturday. [emoji53]

[Heisenberg]

Maybe. But he's guaranteed first goal scorer on Saturday. [emoji53]

Well aye, that'll probably happen :greengrin

[bill the hibby]

Maybe. But he's guaranteed first goal scorer on Saturday. [emoji53]

Hahaha find this hilarious because it's so true, how many times has this happened to us 😂

[Brightside]

Hahaha find this hilarious because it's so true, how many times has this happened to us 

its a nap!

[bill the hibby]

its a nap!

This perhaps deserves a thread

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

Maybe. But he's guaranteed first goal scorer on Saturday. [emoji53]

Mortgage on it

[California-Hibs]

Even if Daly does score against us on Saturday, doesn't mean we should sign him. Nade scored against us and I'm glad we didn't sign him either!

[Dinkydoo]

Hahaha find this hilarious because it's so true, how many times has this happened to us 😂
Yea, it's ****ing hilarious.

He wouldn't improve our team, so we shouldn't sign him. Stubbs will know that though

[hibee92]

Theo Robinson on trial
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Robinson

[IanM]

Theo Robinson on trial
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Robinson

Striker with pace in abundance. that's all my knowledge but looks a welcome addition if he impresses

[Onceinawhile]

Middle name of Ronaldo.

Sign him, sign him now. Put Ronaldo on his back. I'll buy home and away tops tomorrow.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Is any one else surprised that there is such a thing as a "Stourbridge forum"?

I was thinking the exact same thing. ...funny old world we live in

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Someone on Twitter saying we're in talks with Zeefuik

Don't know who the someone is mind,

He can zeefuik right off

[bill the hibby]

Middle name of Ronaldo.

Sign him, sign him now. Put Ronaldo on his back. I'll buy home and away tops tomorrow.

Could not agree more :greengrin

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Looks like Hibs were in for daly but thankfully he chose Raith.....raith manager claims "a big club in our league tried to steal him away from us at the last minute"

[Billy Whizz]

Looks like Hibs were in for daly but thankfully he chose Raith.....raith manager claims "a big club in our league tried to steal him away from us at the last minute"

Daly only wanted a deal until January, as he fancies moving abroad when the transfer window for Asia opens

[Scott Allan Key]

"Despite being Derby's second top scorer, with three goals in six league starts (plus one goal in the league cup defeat to Shrewsbury Town, Robinson was sometimes criticised by supporters for "not scoring enough goals" and being "rubbish" on social networking site Twitter"

From Robinson's Wiki page. Perfect for us fickle Hibees.

[CallumLaidlaw]

"Despite being Derby's second top scorer, with three goals in six league starts (plus one goal in the league cup defeat to Shrewsbury Town, Robinson was sometimes criticised by supporters for "not scoring enough goals" and being "rubbish" on social networking site Twitter"

From Robinson's Wiki page. Perfect for us fickle Hibees.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/dabc2c4b7d30b213a78735f5d1d8d084.jpg

[StevieC]

Theo Robinson on trial
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Robinson

Looking at the stats, he's hardly prolific.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/dabc2c4b7d30b213a78735f5d1d8d084.jpg

Wouldn't read too much into that tbh, we might not even sign him and if we do, our league is nothing on the Ch'ship down south, so he wont be as bad as some folk are making out.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

His scoring record is slightly better, but similar, to Waghorns or Rangers.

[J-C]

So we have Cummings and Malonga already fit and playing, Keatings back training, Farid not too far off coming back and Insall seemingly signed ( from the ITK guys ), so tell me why do we need another player with a bang average strike rate unless he's going to play the big striker role.

[Iain G]

So we have Cummings and Malonga already fit and playing, Keatings back training, Farid not too far off coming back and Insall seemingly signed ( from the ITK guys ), so tell me why do we need another player with a bang average strike rate unless he's going to play the big striker role.

Unless there is greater concern about Farid's long term fitness?

[JimBHibees]

Unless there is greater concern about Farid's long term fitness?

That and maybe someone else leaving say Malonga?

[J-C]

Unless there is greater concern about Farid's long term fitness?


Nothing reported to say there is serious problems, not from the player himself anyway, my personal opinion is we'll be very lucky to see Farid again in a Hibs jersey, his injury was almost career threatening, it may well be he'll never really recover from it enough to play at the top level again, plus he aint no spring chicken either.

[J-C]

That and maybe someone else leaving say Malonga?


Player with great first touch and nice vision but in this division we also need him to work his bollocks off too, he doesn't do this enough for me, if you could mix his touch and vision with Jason's energy and natural goalscoring, we'd have one hell of a player.

[scoopyboy]

Nothing reported to say there is serious problems, not from the player himself anyway, my personal opinion is we'll be very lucky to see Farid again in a Hibs jersey, his injury was almost career threatening, it may well be he'll never really recover from it enough to play at the top level again, plus he aint no spring chicken either.

Farid is a couple of weeks away from full training I believe, however slightly off topic I have been told if James Keatings isn't stripped for Wednesday's League Cup tie he will be for Saturday's game against Raith.

:flag::flag::flag:

[J-C]

Farid is a couple of weeks away from full training I believe, however slightly off topic I have been told if James Keatings isn't stripped for Wednesday's League Cup tie he will be for Saturday's game against Raith.

:flag::flag::flag:


I had heard this about Farid but it always seem to be 2 weeks away with him and Keatings I knew was back in full training.

[CorrieHibs]

Slightly off topic. But do we have scouts who actually travel Europe?
It seems we never really get any good foreign players that have never played in Britain and are unknown. I know malonga hadn't played in Britain before we got him but apart from that only boozy springs to mind that has been successful. It seems a lot of the other clubs in the SPL can get foreign gems but we only cast our net in Britain.

[zlatan]

With McGregor signing I'd be happy with another left back and, if I'm being greedy, an extra striker would be nice. Would be a decent windows business overall, then we just worry about the not getting injured part of things :greengrin

[SlickShoes]

Slightly off topic. But do we have scouts who actually travel Europe?
It seems we never really get any good foreign players that have never played in Britain and are unknown. I know malonga hadn't played in Britain before we got him but apart from that only boozy springs to mind that has been successful. It seems a lot of the other clubs in the SPL can get foreign gems but we only cast our net in Britain.

Benji, Zemamma are two that spring to mind immediately. Also Jorge Claros, sure there must be more.

[CorrieHibs]

Benji, Zemamma are two that spring to mind immediately. Also Jorge Claros, sure there must be more.

Ahh yeah zemamma and Claros. Apologies. It' doesn't happen often though.

[erin go bragh]

Benji, Zemamma are two that spring to mind immediately. Also Jorge Claros, sure there must be more.

Malonga !

GGTTH

[LancsHibs]

Slightly off topic. But do we have scouts who actually travel Europe?
It seems we never really get any good foreign players that have never played in Britain and are unknown. I know malonga hadn't played in Britain before we got him but apart from that only boozy springs to mind that has been successful. It seems a lot of the other clubs in the SPL can get foreign gems but we only cast our net in Britain.

I remember signing some French bloke who turned out to be half decent:greengrin

[bigwheel]

Slightly off topic. But do we have scouts who actually travel Europe?
It seems we never really get any good foreign players that have never played in Britain and are unknown. I know malonga hadn't played in Britain before we got him but apart from that only boozy springs to mind that has been successful. It seems a lot of the other clubs in the SPL can get foreign gems but we only cast our net in Britain.


er, ahem..."clears throat"


De Graff



:rolleyes:

[BoomtownHibees]

"Despite being Derby's second top scorer, with three goals in six league starts (plus one goal in the league cup defeat to Shrewsbury Town, Robinson was sometimes criticised by supporters for "not scoring enough goals" and being "rubbish" on social networking site Twitter"

From Robinson's Wiki page. Perfect for us fickle Hibees.

Who cares if he's rubbish on Twitter?

[West hamBERNIAN]

Ahh yeah zemamma and Claros. Apologies. It' doesn't happen often though.

De graaf, de la Cruz, ulrik laurson, latapy and sauzee of coarse but that was probably back when you could trust agents. But I doubt we have scouts in Europe, more likely players scouts will be telling us what they have available for certain price ranges.

[H18S NX]

Je Je

[CorrieHibs]

De graaf, de la Cruz, ulrik laurson, latapy and sauzee of coarse but that was probably back when you could trust agents. But I doubt we have scouts in Europe, more likely players scouts will be telling us what they have available for certain price ranges.

Wouldn't call de graaf successful. And I also mean recently these signings were made 98,99 and 2000.

[The Sundance Kid]

McLeish certainly had a good eye for a foreigner: Sauzee, Latapy, Agathe, Arpinon, Jack, Doumbe, Laursen, Libbra, Zitelli, Luna, Paatelainen, De La Cruz, Andrews, Orman all signed by him. And of course the greatest of all, The Tank Eduardo Hurtado

[O'Rourke3]

Slightly off topic. But do we have scouts who actually travel Europe?
It seems we never really get any good foreign players that have never played in Britain and are unknown. I know malonga hadn't played in Britain before we got him but apart from that only boozy springs to mind that has been successful. It seems a lot of the other clubs in the SPL can get foreign gems but we only cast our net in Britain.
Boozey more or less rolled up and asked. He was never scouted.

Sent via the bushes @ EM

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Anyone know what's happening with Insall?

[GreenCastle]

Are we expecting more players in ?

Left sided defender / winger ?

Target striker ?

Another goalie ? ( doubtful)

[CraigHibee]

Anyone know what's happening with Insall?


Was going to ask the same thing, all gone quiet

[GreenCastle]

Anyone know what's happening with Insall?

Signing or not - we need someone who will deliver straight away this season - and we can't rely on Insall for that.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Was going to ask the same thing, all gone quiet

Saw him at Ibrox on Saturday sitting in the same area as James Keatings and couple of the players family members. Not sure if that means he has signed or not but he was definitely still with us on Saturday.

[Prof. Shaggy]

Saw him at Ibrox on Saturday sitting in the same area as James Keatings and couple of the players family members. Not sure if that means he has signed or not but he was definitely still with us on Saturday.

Did he get there so early to get a good view?:na na::greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Did he get there so early to get a good view?:na na::greengrin


he went earlier hoping to get out of the car park early on the sunday, some boys are still there

[Springbank]

he went earlier hoping to get out of the car park early on the sunday, some boys are still there

i'm sure there are a couple of old fellas in the back corner of that car park who went in in 1939 and are still fighting the Second World War

[My_Wife_Camille]

Did he get there so early to get a good view?:na na::greengrin

Aye fair enough, Sunday then!

[Alex Trager]

The big gadji has scored for Dunfermline again.
Stubbs saying he is looking at a striker

[Stuarty27]

The big gadji has scored for Dunfermline again.
Stubbs saying he is looking at a striker

He isn't big, very small and lightweight. Too similar to what we have at the minute

[Smartie]

Dunno why I think this but I get a hunch that an Akpo Sodje type of player would score an absolute bucketload in this league with our current players around him.

Whilst he wasn't exactly a world-beater he didn't do too badly at a higher level in a very poor team.

[bingo70]

Dunno why I think this but I get a hunch that an Akpo Sodje type of player would score an absolute bucketload in this league with our current players around him.

Whilst he wasn't exactly a world-beater he didn't do too badly at a higher level in a very poor team.

I made a similar point about nish last season.

Like sodje he had plenty faults abd looked a donkey at times but he didn't waste many chances. In a team that created the amount we did last season he'd have scored loads imo.

[Alex Trager]

He isn't big, very small and lightweight. Too similar to what we have at the minute

Aw. I just assumed he was big.

To be fair that matches what Stubbs said.
He said he doesn't necessarily have to be a big striker.
Just someone who scores goals

[CallumLaidlaw]

Aw. I just assumed he was big.

To be fair that matches what Stubbs said.
He said he doesn't necessarily have to be a big striker.
Just someone who scores goals

Exactly. Andy Cole was asked on TV over the weekend what type of striker Man U should go for and he replied "one that puts the ball in the net".

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Who do we have on trial just now. ?

[Billy Whizz]

Who do we have on trial just now. ?

"Ronaldo" and Insall I believe, not sure where McCabe is though

[CRAZYHIBBY]

"Ronaldo" and Insall I believe, not sure where McCabe is though

This insall dude seems to have had the longest trial I've ever

[Unseen work]

Theo would be a good signing imo from what I remember. Physical lad who has pace. Scores most his goals from 6-12 yards. Alot of them scrappy. Kind of what we are missing.

[Northernhibee]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/dabc2c4b7d30b213a78735f5d1d8d084.jpg

More importantly, what is Sdot Pdot's freestyle like? :hyper

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

"Ronaldo" and Insall I believe, not sure where McCabe is though

McCabe has been away for a while, didn't impress atall.

[Ronniekirk]

McCabe has been away for a while, didn't impress atall.

Well you might have told us earlier:confused:

[DH1875]

See that St Johnstone have signed the young celtic right back Darnell Fisher. Good player and could have done a job for us IMO.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Well you might have told us earlier:confused:

I was only told last night, give me a break.

[MyJo]

Well you might have told us earlier:confused:

Or he could have just not told us at all.

No wonder people are reluctant to share info on here.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Young laddie from Queens Park seemingly on trial, Shaun Rooney?

[hibeemikey21]

Young laddie from Queens Park seemingly on trial, Shaun Rooney?

Hearts have said no to him and he's now trailing with Partick apparently.

[hibees 7062]

Anyone know what's happening with Insall?

Seeing as Jamie was at Rangers on Sunday and he's now living in Edinburgh I would hazard a guess that he's signed for Hibs.
They have offered to ship him out on loan to a team in Sweden

[Diclonius]

Jamie Insall and the Never-ending Trial

[Billy Whizz]

Seeing as Jamie was at Rangers on Sunday and he's now living in Edinburgh I would hazard a guess that he's signed for Hibs.
They have offered to ship him out on loan to a team in Sweden

?

[hibees 7062]

?

From Stourbridge FCs forum

[RUSSELL LATAPY]

Faissal El-Bakhtaoui defo think we shood b lookin at him.

[Billy Whizz]

From Stourbridge FCs forum

Wonder why we'd do that, other than to try and get round paying some comp, if we had to pay any in the 1st place

[StevieBoyKdy]

Anyone seen the lad at dunf play or we just going by goals. Kind of striker is he? Target man? Fast?

[bigwheel]

Anyone seen the lad at dunf play or we just going by goals. Kind of striker is he? Target man? Fast?

He played against us pre season ...he is small , tricky , lots of movement ...reminded me of Yantorno (if you remember him when he wasn't injured and playing against us). He was a stand out for them that day - although I have to say he looked a bit raw to me , lost the ball a bit and misplaced passes - clearly has talent though.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Insall on verge of signing. ..awaiting international clearance according to sports mole

[GordonHFC]

Jamie Insall and the Never-ending Trial

Is that a Harry Potter book? 😊

[bigwheel]

Is that a Harry Potter book? 


haha sometime .Net can bring a smile during the darkness :-)

[E10 Rifle]

This insall dude seems to have had the longest trial I've ever

Seems to have been up for more trials than Gary O'Connor

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Someone on stourbridge forum says we have signed him and offered him out on loan to s Swedish club. ...but he's declined. ...sounds like ***** to me though as he posted at 9.24 then said he declined at 9.25

[Unseen work]

Faissal El-Bakhtaoui defo think we shood b lookin at him.

Supposedly stubbs was at the game last night watching him. Wouldn't surprise me if he signed shortly.

[PatHead]

Supposedly stubbs was at the game last night watching him. Wouldn't surprise me if he signed shortly.

Stubbs was at Raith game last night according to posters

[E10 Rifle]

Supposedly stubbs was at the game last night watching him. Wouldn't surprise me if he signed shortly.

With our current tactics though he's not the guy. We're crossing into the box from 18 yards out a dozen times a game and no-one is there to knock them down for a Keatings or Cummings type. If he's going to stick with this it needs to be a target man we bring in.

[Northern Hibby]

http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/hot-shots-switch-to-scottish-giants-expected-withi-25907?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[scoopyboy]

http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/hot-shots-switch-to-scottish-giants-expected-withi-25907?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Is that not an old article?

[IanM]

dundee united agree £200k fee for Billy McKay

[Billychaotic182]

Is that not an old article?

Posted 3 hours ago so don't think so

[IanM]

Is that not an old article?

@StourbridgeFC: Just to reiterate, there is NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION yet that Jamie Insall has completed his move to @HibsOfficial.

Last night at 10pm

[Heedersnvolleys]

Stubbs was at Raith game last night according to posters
Can anyone confirm if he was at the Raith or Dunfermline game on Tuesday? Hope the latter

[Cod Boy]

Probably Raith as we play them at the weekend

[Jim44]

http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/hot-shots-switch-to-scottish-giants-expected-withi-25907?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


Is that not an old article?

It must be. They refer to Hibs as 'giants'. :greengrin

[Brightside]

Probably Raith as we play them at the weekend

Deciding if we should play 5 or 6 at the back.

[Billy Whizz]

Can anyone confirm if he was at the Raith or Dunfermline game on Tuesday? Hope the latter

He said on his after match interview last night, that he watched Raith play this week

[CallumLaidlaw]

http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/jon-daly-why-i-turned-down-hibs-to-sign-for-raith-rovers-1-3870157

[Peevemor]

http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/jon-daly-why-i-turned-down-hibs-to-sign-for-raith-rovers-1-3870157

Fair enough.

[scoopyboy]

Posted 3 hours ago so don't think so

Ha ha smartypants.

The article refers to Jamie scoring the previous week against Brentford at East Mains, that game was played weeks ago.

If I post a newspaper report of Hibs beating Hearts 7-0 on New Years Day 1973 on Facebook does that mean it happened today!!!!

[GordonHFC]

http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/jon-daly-why-i-turned-down-hibs-to-sign-for-raith-rovers-1-3870157

An ex Hun with principles. No wonder he got out of there.

[Billychaotic182]

Ha ha smartypants.

The article refers to Jamie scoring the previous week against Brentford at East Mains, that game was played weeks ago.

If I post a newspaper report of Hibs beating Hearts 7-0 on New Years Day 1973 on Facebook does that mean it happened today!!!!

If you post it, they will come haha

[Leithenhibby]

An ex Hun with principles. No wonder he got out of there.

:greengrin

[AlbertK86]

The rag that is the daily record transfer news saying Hibs now in for Billy McKay

[Jim44]

An ex Hun with principles. No wonder he got out of there.

:agree:Even though we lost out, I respect the guy's loyalty and honesty.

[CallumLaidlaw]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/f1178e6e84eefacf5f0c684646f8e755.jpg

[CallumLaidlaw]

@ScottBurns75: @billymckay22 - as it stands - will not be joining @dundeeunitedfc. @HibsOfficial trying to do a deal while @RCFCStaggies keen on loan.

[Billy Whizz]

@ScottBurns75: @billymckay22 - as it stands - will not be joining @dundeeunitedfc. @HibsOfficial trying to do a deal while @RCFCStaggies keen on loan.

Thought The Rangers signed all the Wigan players?

[Vault Boy]

Kenny Millar ‏@Kenny_Millar (https://twitter.com/Kenny_Millar) 8m8 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Kenny_Millar/status/636871790661345282)
Jamie Insall's move to Hibs should finally go through today but he's viewed as a development player. Still after an experienced striker.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I was told on Monday that we were looking to sign two strikers with potentially two players leaving. Wonder if it's Insall and McKay with who leaving? Dom maybe??

[PatHead]

I was told on Monday that we were looking to sign two strikers with potentially two players leaving. Wonder if it's Insall and McKay with who leaving? Dom maybe??

Wouldn't surprise me if we got a bid for Cummings. Just a guess.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Andy Little anyone?

[bigwheel]

Andy Little anyone?

think I'd rather have Syd....

[Nevi_SOL]

Andy Little anyone?

Would prefer Stuart little

[HibbyAndy]

Would prefer Stuart little

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious


:thumbsup:

[LancsHibs]

think I'd rather have Syd....

Syd Little now runs a pub near me! Often seen pulling pints and serving scoff in the Stawberry Gardens in Fleetwood😀 Good boozer by the way!

[Kato]

think I'd rather have Syd....

I'd rather have Syd Barrett.

[bigwheel]

I'd rather have Syd Barrett.


Good for in "the wall" I hear...

[bigwheel]

Syd Little now runs a pub near me! Often seen pulling pints and serving scoff in the Stawberry Gardens in Fleetwood Good boozer by the way!



:aok:

[California-Hibs]

Andy Little anyone?

He'd actually be a really decent signing.

[Gmack7]

He'd actually be a really decent signing.

memory blank. who is he?

[E10 Rifle]

Syd Little now runs a pub near me! Often seen pulling pints and serving scoff in the Stawberry Gardens in Fleetwood Good boozer by the way!

Great boozer, stopped there after the Orient v Fleetwood game last year (Stephen Dobbie scored their equaliser :rolleyes:) and Syd was serving.

[Tom Hart RIP]

Record says Hibs and rangers after Stevie May on loan. Sorry if mentioned before

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Can't see us getting may or mckay tbh

[Hawick hibee]

Billy McKay £200k offer from Dundee Utd accepted source sky sports, I think Steve may would be better option (if we are thinking about him) big, strong scored goals for fun up here.

:flag::flag:

[Hamish]

Would think May would have other options, maybe even in the same league as us.

[Ronniekirk]

Would think May would have other options, maybe even in the same league as us.

They were desperate to get may about a month ago so if we are showing an interest they will be even more determined to get him but you would think he won't be short of options so would be a major coup if we could secure him on a seasons loan but I won't be expecting it to happen

[Greencore]

May is one of my favourite Scottish footballers, would love it if he came here. Doubt it highly but never say never.

[E10 Rifle]

May is one of my favourite Scottish footballers, would love it if he came here. Doubt it highly but never say never.

Give us your top 5.

[California-Hibs]

May is one of my favourite Scottish footballers, would love it if he came here. Doubt it highly but never say never.

.....really, top 5?? I could think of plenty better Scottish players than him, and I mean plenty.

[HoboHarry]

May is one of my favourite Scottish footballers, would love it if he came here. Doubt it highly but never say never.

He was born in England and represents Northern Ireland.

[Greencore]

.....really, top 5?? I could think of plenty better Scottish players than him, and I mean plenty.

Don't have a "top 5" I just really like him out of other Scottish footballers.

[HoboHarry]

Whoopsie my bad. Thought we were talking about McKay

[Greencore]

He was born in England and represents Northern Ireland.

Never knew Perth was in England 😀 do you mean Australia?

[HoboHarry]

Nah. Just a daft moment I had there 😜

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Getting exciting now

[IanM]

Webster signs 2 year deal at St Mirren

[GlesgaeHibby]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/record-fc-rangers-celtics-euro-6336443

I hate the huns, and can't wait for them to fall flat on their face again soon. Go on a little run and the sheer arrogance of them. Hope our season is kickstarted this weekend and we challenge them all the way for the title.

The management of transfers has also been a highlight, with every signing showing quality and every departure making sense. As part of that it was also good to see Rangers sticking to their policy of never allowing a player to leave for a domestic title rival, which is why there was no reason to stop Darren McGregor’s move to Hibs….

[hibs#1]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/record-fc-rangers-celtics-euro-6336443

I hate the huns, and can't wait for them to fall flat on their face again soon. Go on a little run and the sheer arrogance of them. Hope our season is kickstarted this weekend and we challenge them all the way for the title.



The management of transfers has also been a highlight, with every signing showing quality and every departure making sense. As part of that it was also good to see Rangers sticking to their policy of never allowing a player to leave for a domestic title rival, which is why there was no reason to stop Darren McGregor’s move to Hibs….




The guys your typical bigheaded rangers supporting trumpet

[Hibs History]

The guys your typical bigheaded rangers supporting trumpet

It's actually pronounced bigoted :wink:

[hibs#1]

It's actually pronounced bigoted :wink:

Couldn't quite think of the right words to describe one of them without getting myself banned

[JimBHibees]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/record-fc-rangers-celtics-euro-6336443

I hate the huns, and can't wait for them to fall flat on their face again soon. Go on a little run and the sheer arrogance of them. Hope our season is kickstarted this weekend and we challenge them all the way for the title.

The management of transfers has also been a highlight, with every signing showing quality and every departure making sense. As part of that it was also good to see Rangers sticking to their policy of never allowing a player to leave for a domestic title rival, which is why there was no reason to stop Darren McGregor’s move to Hibs….




That is quite funny to be fair. :greengrin

[Keith_M]

That is quite funny to be fair. :greengrin


But not nearly as funny as releasing him because they thought he was going to St Johnstone


:wink:

[Betty Boop]

But not nearly as funny as releasing him because they thought he was going to St Johnstone


:wink:
Do you really think Rangers thought he was going to St Johnstone ?

[JimBHibees]

But not nearly as funny as releasing him because they thought he was going to St Johnstone


:wink:

Indeed. :greengrin

[The Sundance Kid]

http://www.spartansfc.com/2015/08/28/signing-news-hibs-youngster-conner-duthie-signs-loan-deal-at-spartans/

Conner Duthie gone on loan to Spartans until January

[erin go bragh]

http://www.spartansfc.com/2015/08/28/signing-news-hibs-youngster-conner-duthie-signs-loan-deal-at-spartans/

Conner Duthie gone on loan to Spartans until January

That's a strange one . Is the standard any better than the development league ?

GGTTH

[Billy Whizz]

That's a strange one . Is the standard any better than the development league ?

GGTTH

Think the plan is for Conner to get game time against older and stronger players. Must be part of his development plan

[West hamBERNIAN]

Ritchie towell is being linked with a move to west ham. How crazy is that. At least with Vaz Te you could see he had talent at hibs. I never thought towell was terrible but never seemed to show the talent that could lead to EPL move. Is there anyone at hibs just now you'd reckon might at some point end up in England's top flight?

[Smartie]

Ritchie towell is being linked with a move to west ham. How crazy is that. At least with Vaz Te you could see he had talent at hibs. I never thought towell was terrible but never seemed to show the talent that could lead to EPL move. Is there anyone at hibs just now you'd reckon might at some point end up in England's top flight?

You need to have a bit of pace or power to make it there - so no, I don't think we do have anyone. Boyle is our quickest but doesn't really know how to play football so I couldn't see him making it.

Henderson is young, has time on his side and appears to have a bit of ability - maybe him.

Of our own players I really rate Forster - he has some of the physical attributes needed and purely aesthetically looks like a player that could be an EPL player. If he could get a couple of seasons under his belt where he plays more than 30 odd games each time, learns from experience and kicks on then I'd say he'd be our best bet.

You could see an Ipswich or Wolves or the like taking a chance on him and end up getting promoted with him in the side.

It is mad some of the players that have been at Hibs and have really raised their game after leaving. There's the two you have mentioned but Dobbie is probably the most amazing one.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Ritchie towell is being linked with a move to west ham. How crazy is that. At least with Vaz Te you could see he had talent at hibs. I never thought towell was terrible but never seemed to show the talent that could lead to EPL move. Is there anyone at hibs just now you'd reckon might at some point end up in England's top flight?

If that's the standard of player hammers are looking at, I'd be very fearful for their season

[West hamBERNIAN]

You need to have a bit of pace or power to make it there - so no, I don't think we do have anyone. Boyle is our quickest but doesn't really know how to play football so I couldn't see him making it.

Henderson is young, has time on his side and appears to have a bit of ability - maybe him.

Of our own players I really rate Forster - he has some of the physical attributes needed and purely aesthetically looks like a player that could be an EPL player. If he could get a couple of seasons under his belt where he plays more than 30 odd games each time, learns from experience and kicks on then I'd say he'd be our best bet.

You could see an Ipswich or Wolves or the like taking a chance on him and end up getting promoted with him in the side.

It is mad some of the players that have been at Hibs and have really raised their game after leaving. There's the two you have mentioned but Dobbie is probably the most amazing one.

Yeah I'd say the same regarding Forster, has at times looked unbeatable. Other than him I think the only other possibility would be Oxley, age on his side and if he starts adding more of the saves from last two games he'll have a chance. Tin hat on. I guess we were unfortunate with dobbie as at the time the strikers we had you couldn't leave out. Same thing happened with Clayton Donaldson who always looked a player. Strikers are like buses it seems. :aok:

[West hamBERNIAN]

If that's the standard of player hammers are looking at, I'd be very fearful for their season

I was shocked to see him linked especially after more reliable people mentioned it. They are however getting linked with around 3 new players a day. And yes it is becoming rather worrying but at least I've got hibs to keep me happy :gwa:

[bingo70]

Yeah I'd say the same regarding Forster, has at times looked unbeatable. Other than him I think the only other possibility would be Oxley, age on his side and if he starts adding more of the saves from last two games he'll have a chance. Tin hat on. I guess we were unfortunate with dobbie as at the time the strikers we had you couldn't leave out. Same thing happened with Clayton Donaldson who always looked a player. Strikers are like buses it seems. :aok:

Funny how people see things differently.

Imo forster isn't anything special, we concede a lot of goals when he plays and imo he lacks mobility and acceleration.

I've never rated Oxley as I've always thought he's a poor shot stopper, that said though he's made two excellent saves in the last two games. If he can start to do that regularly you might be right.

Its early days but imo I think Mcginn has showed signs that he could eventually make the step up. He's still quite raw and makes some wrong decisions but I think he's got a presence about him that's surprised me. If he can keep improving I think he could end up an excellent player.

[Andy74]

I see that Robinson we were supposed to be giving a trial to has signed for Motherwell.

[West hamBERNIAN]

Funny how people see things differently.

Imo forster isn't anything special, we concede a lot of goals when he plays and imo he lacks mobility and acceleration.
W
I've never rated Oxley as I've always thought he's a poor shot stopper, that said though he's made two excellent saves in the last two games. If he can start to do that regularly you might be right.

Its early days but imo I think Mcginn has showed signs that he could eventually make the step up. He's still quite raw and makes some wrong decisions but I think he's got a presence about him that's surprised me. If he can keep improving I think he could end up an excellent player.
No your quite right mate, only been the last couple of games when I've seen potential in Oxley which could be just a couple of good games but you never know at his age. With Forster though I think at centre back he's looked superb at times, still young also so will improve. I think he could go on to be our best defender quite easily. Mcginn has impressed also, time will tell. Will be interesting to see how Dylan gets on this year also.

[West hamBERNIAN]

I see that Robinson we were supposed to be giving a trial to has signed for Motherwell.

Was he having a trial with us or did he just get linked with us?

[cabbageandribs1875]

zaliukas leaves the bigots by 'mutual consent' with a year left on his contract

[Brightside]

Was he having a trial with us or did he just get linked with us?

he had a trial..not taken further.

[Ronniekirk]

zaliukas leaves the bigots by 'mutual consent' with a year left on his contract
Hot on the Heels of McGregor being released .
two possibilities . 1) they can't afford to be paying thier wages over next few months or

2) they are freeing up wages to try and get a key player in like Steve May on loan for eg .

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I was shocked to see him linked especially after more reliable people mentioned it. They are however getting linked with around 3 new players a day. And yes it is becoming rather worrying but at least I've got hibs to keep me happy :gwa:

Richie Towell is a completely different player to the one that played right back for us years ago. He's now a goal scoring midfielder who is getting rave reviews most weeks. Some players change as they progress through their career. Guess it's a bit like Paul Hartley, awful winger for us that couldn't hold his own in the first division yet he ends up at Hearts, banging in goals from centre midfield then gets a move to Celtic

[West hamBERNIAN]

Richie Towell is a completely different player to the one that played right back for us years ago. He's now a goal scoring midfielder who is getting rave reviews most weeks. Some players change as they progress through their career. Guess it's a bit like Paul Hartley, awful winger for us that couldn't hold his own in the first division yet he ends up at Hearts, banging in goals from centre midfield then gets a move to Celtic
Yeah I was saying similar in an earlier msg about how much players progress despite the fact they haven't cut it at hibs. However I'm sure I seen ppl on here as little a week ago saying he'd be a poor signing for hibs as he's only performed in Ireland. Funny old game ain't it.

[West hamBERNIAN]

he had a trial..not taken further.

Seems to be hardly any time since we turned him down to signing for Motherwell, makes you think they've been incredibly lucky with regards too signings from english leagues.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hot on the Heels of McGregor being released .
two possibilities . 1) they can't afford to be paying thier wages over next few months or

2) they are freeing up wages to try and get a key player in like Steve May on loan for eg .


2 is more likely, zali wasn't in the bread mans plans

[superbam]

Richie Towell is a completely different player to the one that played right back for us years ago. He's now a goal scoring midfielder who is getting rave reviews most weeks. Some players change as they progress through their career. Guess it's a bit like Paul Hartley, awful winger for us that couldn't hold his own in the first division yet he ends up at Hearts, banging in goals from centre midfield then gets a move to Celtic

100%. Completely transformed player, now an intelligent attacking midfielder with plenty goals in him.not surprised he is being linked to clubs like West ham.

[Unseen work]

Hopefully stubbs can produce a bit of before the window shuts.

A striker - tall, physical, powerhouse type
Left winger - pace and chips in with goals
Left back - can support the attack well but most importantly is solid.

Are all positions we could do with strengthening.

Carmichael is a good player but for me he is a right winger. If it was me I would swap him and Boyle. Carmichael is more likely to swing in an early ball if it's on his right. Boyle regardless of where he plays will use his pace and most likely cut it back for the striker, don't think it would bother him what side he is on. Also Boyle on the left would be better for him cutting in from the left to score with his right.