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

[Unseen work]

Don't think there's any chance foderingham would come here.

Also you see the pages speaking about old/bad keepers, highlights for me even more that oxley is a good goalie, obviously not perfect but he is young.

Would easily take zaluska

[J-C]

Strange post. Why does it matter what order we sign players in?


Nothing strange, we don't need a player like Eremenko at this moment in time, there are other areas more important.....Goalie, DM, etc, plus he's a lazy unfit player, not in the mould of what Stubbs looks for in a player.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Nothing strange, we don't need a player like Eremenko at this moment in time, there are other areas more important.....Goalie, DM, etc, plus he's a lazy unfit player, not in the mould of what Stubbs looks for in a player.
I agree we don't need Eremenko but the idea that we shouldn't be looking at players in other positions just because we haven't got a goalie or DM yet is pretty odd.

[J-C]

I agree we don't need Eremenko but the idea that we shouldn't be looking at players in other positions just because we haven't got a goalie or DM yet is pretty odd.


I didn't mean not look at every position, just that he wasn't a priority in my books, good player but not essential.

[ManBearPig]

Zaluska yes f'in please

[My_Wife_Camille]

I didn't mean not look at every position, just that he wasn't a priority in my books, good player but not essential.

Fair enough mate, I agree with that

[Aldo]

And Claros

Really!!

Mmmmm!

[Brightside]

If you look at Fontaines Twitter all of his favourites are people saying they hope he signs. Strange thing to like and give people false hope if he's not signing so I expect him to sign based on this. That and his new green and white boots

he signed weeks ago.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

noticed blackburn have a few goalkeepers maybe we could get one?

robinson steele and eastwood. so maybe eastwood? and that yongish keeper for charlton Nick Pope looks a good keeper

[silverhibee]

he signed weeks ago.

Must have missed that one on the official website.

[Brightside]

Must have missed that one on the official website.

Must have missed where I said it had been announced.

[CockneyRebel]

Must have missed where I said it had been announced.

Sorry if I seem a bit thick but if it was announced as you say why was it not announced on the official site? Where exactly was it "announced"? Not dissing the accuracy of the info just the "announced" part.

[The_Horde]

Sorry if I seem a bit thick but if it was announced as you say why was it not announced on the official site? Where exactly was it "announced"? Not dissing the accuracy of the info just the "announced" part.

Whoooosh

[CockneyRebel]

Whoooosh

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

[Callum_62]

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

no he didnt

"Must have missed where I said it had been announced."

[The_Horde]

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

No wind up. Read his post again. He's not saying it's been confirmed he's saying that he didn't say it was.

[Brightside]

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

At no point did I say it was announced yet. To be clear many "signings" take place long before they are announced. There are many reasons for this...for example people on holiday, awaiting another event (like an away strip).

[Mikeystewart]

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

From what I've read over the last week it seems to be generally accepted that fontain has signed an extension but it will be announced with the new away kit to boost season ticket and shirt sales.


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[Billychaotic182]

From what I've read over the last week it seems to be generally accepted that fontain has signed an extension but it will be announced with the new away kit to boost season ticket and shirt sales.


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Makes sense 👍🏻

[Caversham Green]

Agreed, he'd be taking quite the wage cut I imagine from what he was used to at Swindon

I doubt if Swindon were paying him more than Hibs could offer - they're still sailing close to the wind financially - but if his reputation is anything to go by he's likely to get better offers from elsewhere.

[Lago]

Whooosh? - The poster confirmed that he had said it was announced and I asked where. Whooosh? If there is a wind up on the go with this thread then I fail to see the point/humour/relevance. Whoosh?

Agree, you'll probably be told it's banter, but like you I keep reading about signings, Fontane, Boyle etc but have yet to see any confirmation.

[Joe's ice cream]

Agree, you'll probably be told it's banter, but like you I keep reading about signings, Fontane, Boyle etc but have yet to see any confirmation.

This 100%

[The_Horde]

Agree, you'll probably be told it's banter, but like you I keep reading about signings, Fontane, Boyle etc but have yet to see any confirmation.

Mate. Read on. It was nothing to do with a joke.

[Hibby Gav]

Sorry if posted before. Had an email today from the club announcing that the New home strip is launched tomorrow....hopefully it will have more good news inside !?

ggtth

[CockneyRebel]

no he didnt

"Must have missed where I said it had been announced."

I read that as "YOU must have missed etc" - very unclear post, don't know why I bother sometimes - why say he's signed then if there's no announcement or verification? - Underscore? Underwhelmed.

[J-C]

Sorry if posted before. Had an email today from the club announcing that the New home strip is launched tomorrow....hopefully it will have more good news inside !?

ggtth


You mean away strip, home strip has been launched already.

Unless you mean the kit arrives tomorrow at the shop.

[Hibby Gav]

You mean away strip, home strip has been launched already.

Unless you mean the kit arrives tomorrow at the shop.

Yes...I know it was announced...but they mean from tomorrow it's in store as your edit says :)

[andrew70]

From what I've read over the last week it seems to be generally accepted that fontain has signed an extension but it will be announced with the new away kit to boost season ticket and shirt sales.


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Would have thought he'd have been better getting purple football boots then...

Joking aside I think the new away top will be launched next friday (26th) with Fontaine modelling the top.

[Lago]

This 100%
:wink:

[Brightside]

I read that as "YOU must have missed etc" - very unclear post, don't know why I bother sometimes - why say he's signed then if there's no announcement or verification? - Underscore? Underwhelmed.

I'm saying HE HAS SIGNED. But the Club are holding back on the announcement in order to ensure people are back from Holiday and other "things" can be lined up for the announcement.

[J-C]

Yes...I know it was announced...but they mean from tomorrow it's in store as your edit says :)


That's what I thought you meant, just the word launched made me think, no probs though. :greengrin

[Lago]

Mate. Read on. It was nothing to do with a joke.

Mate, too many on here these days just trying to be too smart and you never know when its a joke or not.:confused:

[Hibby Gav]

That's what I thought you meant, just the word launched made me think, no probs though. :greengrin

:) just quoting the club...it is a bit confusing though.... cheers :)

[pontius pilate]

Rangers have allegedly bid £800,000 for Scott Allan source someone I know posted on Glasgow Rangers till I die and it came up on my Facebook page. I have to say not many of them believe it

[CB_NO3]

Rangers have allegedly bid £800,000 for Scott Allan source someone I know posted on Glasgow Rangers till I die and it came up on my Facebook page. I have to say not many of them believe it
They won't pay 800k for a player they could sign for free in January.

[tamig]

I'm saying HE HAS SIGNED. But the Club are holding back on the announcement in order to ensure people are back from Holiday and other "things" can be lined up for the announcement.

I think your post was quite clear first time round and doesn't need any explanation :-)

[bill the hibby]

Rangers have allegedly bid £800,000 for Scott Allan source someone I know posted on Glasgow Rangers till I die and it came up on my Facebook page. I have to say not many of them believe it

Was just about to mention this, I'm going to call bluff...that would be £1million bids altogether for two players in two days, I can't see it personally. I hope I'm right

[tamig]

I read that as "YOU must have missed etc" - very unclear post, don't know why I bother sometimes - why say he's signed then if there's no announcement or verification? - Underscore? Underwhelmed.

Nothing unclear about it at all. Get a grip.

[Aldo]

I read that as "YOU must have missed etc" - very unclear post, don't know why I bother sometimes - why say he's signed then if there's no announcement or verification? - Underscore? Underwhelmed.

Nope straight forward enough unfortunately!

Signed weeks ago but NOT announced. Not unclear at all!!

[bingo70]

They won't pay 800k for a player they could sign for free in January.

They won't be able to get him for free in January?

[Aldo]

They won't be able to get him for free in January?

Considering Smellic paid £250,000 for GMS with 6 months to go on his contract!

[CallumLaidlaw]

@AndyNewportPA: Hearts sign polish defender Blazej Augustyn

[poolman]

Nowt too impressive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%82a%C5%BCej_Augustyn

[southern hibby]

69 games since 2006 me thinks hearts ( if he has signed ) are starting to get World Cup stars in not.

GGTTH

[hibees 7062]

@AndyNewportPA: Hearts sign polish defender Blazej Augustyn

That's 4 CBs they've got now after signing Fontaine and Forster

[HibbyAndy]

Nowt too impressive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%82a%C5%BCej_Augustyn



Dusnae matter.

David Gray never exactly had a particularly impressive CV before he came to us.

[bill the hibby]

Dusnae matter.

David Gray never exactly had a particularly impressive CV before he came to us.

Agreed. Tend to ignore wikipedia, YouTube and the likes.

[Hamish]

Nowt too impressive



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%82a%C5%BCej_Augustyn




Absolute disgrace that Hearts allowed him to say all those things after he signed......

[silverhibee]

Absolute disgrace that Hearts allowed him to say all those things after he signed......

Tramps

[bill the hibby]

Absolute disgrace that Hearts allowed him to say all those things after he signed......

Squint Eastwood, wow that's harsh. These kind of people need to get a life.

[Alex Trager]

They won't pay 800k for a player they could sign for free in January.

Frankly I'd take 800,000 for him


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[Bostonhibby]

That's 4 CBs they've got now after signing Fontaine and Forster

6 more to go then, sounds like Potter is recreating his visionary 1 - 10 formation that brought him all that Scotland success.

The only thing that surprised me about the latest signing is that he is only 6ft3in tall - there must surely be bigger guys around, might be that he can hammer the ball a long way.

[renato]

Own up then...

" Heart of Midlothian

On Thursday June 18th he was the first signing for the newly promoted Hearts. He had nothing to say about this, and instead sat looking bewildered at what had just happened."

😄

[hibees 7062]

Tramps

This :top marks

[hibees 7062]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/18717_1010994305580336_5620206891563379230_n.jpg?o h=9d2716bef8194135e1a4fbac0a3c0868&oe=56263EFF

[jacomo]

Considering Smellic paid £250,000 for GMS with 6 months to go on his contract!

Celtic have a wee bit more money than Rangers.

[jacomo]

Agreed. Tend to ignore wikipedia, YouTube and the likes.

3 words about players with tidy you tube videos: Edwin de Graaf.

[bigwheel]

3 words about players with tidy you tube videos: Edwin de Graaf.

[emoji2]. The only Dutch player with poor technique

[bill the hibby]

3 words about players with tidy you tube videos: Edwin de Graaf.

This in a nutshell

[w pilton hibby]

More speculation about Scott Allan

http://www.ibroxnoise.co.uk/2015/06/reports-rangers-contact-hibs-over-scott.html

[Callum_62]

It would be a terrible decision to sell to Rangers

We might lose Allan regardless, but really must resist selling him to our main challengers for the 1 automatic promotion place

[J-C]

It would be a terrible decision to sell to Rangers

We might lose Allan regardless, but really must resist selling him to our main challengers for the 1 automatic promotion place


If they sold to Rangers there would be an uprising from the fans, last season saw for the 1st time in a long while fans happy with the club and what was happening, an act like this would take us back years and negate any good the club has done so far, won't happen. I'd rather let his contract run down and he left for nothing than sell him to that lot.

[Ozyhibby]

I have faith that we won't sell to Rangers no matter what.
To do so would finish the goodwill built up toward Leeann Dempster over the last year.
I think at that point more than a few fans would just pack it in.

[Steve20]

We really are short on numbers just now.

No keepers
Cover at full back positions
Need a centre half (unless Fontaine stays)
Need at least two midfielders (three if Allan goes)

Still quite a few weeks to go but we heard that Stubbs wanted to get his business done early so still loads to do.

[Greenworld]

Unless most of the work is done just not announced yet....and remember you will always have late arrivals especially loan players.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

More speculation about Scott Allan

http://www.ibroxnoise.co.uk/2015/06/reports-rangers-contact-hibs-over-scott.html

From the article

"....very tidy profit for Hibs who got him for the aforementioned free...."

Oh thank you oh kind and generous sirs and lords from the superior west!

These tunas really are delusional!

[Callum_62]

We really are short on numbers just now.

No keepers
Cover at full back positions
Need a centre half (unless Fontaine stays)
Need at least two midfielders (three if Allan goes)

Still quite a few weeks to go but we heard that Stubbs wanted to get his business done early so still loads to do.

Id class 'early' as anytime before preseason starts - we do still need a fair amount of numbers in though

[flash]

It's up to the player really. If he wants to go then it's almost impossible to stop him these days.
It's crap in my opinion to blame Hibs if SA agitates for a move and we eventually let him go.
Hopefully that situation doesn't materialise but if it does the club have to get as much as possible to reinvest.

[Jim44]

It's up to the player really. If he wants to go then it's almost impossible to stop him these days.
It's crap in my opinion to blame Hibs if SA agitates for a move and we eventually let him go.
Hopefully that situation doesn't materialise but if it does the club have to get as much as possible to reinvest.

Where does 'agitate for a move' come into it? Allan, himself says he will stay and see out what he came to ER to do - help get Hibs back to the top tier. If he is sold to Sevco, it will be because the board can't resist making a few quid before he goes for nothing next year. If that happens, they'd better give Stubb's the means to build a squad good enough to guarantee we win the playoffs. It's kamikaze to sell your best player to your nearest rival.

[high bee]

From the article

"....very tidy profit for Hibs who got him for the aforementioned free...."

Oh thank you oh kind and generous sirs and lords from the superior west!

These tunas really are delusional!

Says the fans who were outraged to only receive close to a million for McLeod.

[Hibernian Verse]

It's up to the player really. If he wants to go then it's almost impossible to stop him these days.
It's crap in my opinion to blame Hibs if SA agitates for a move and we eventually let him go.
Hopefully that situation doesn't materialise but if it does the club have to get as much as possible to reinvest.

If that turns out to be the case then the Club/Scott Allan should clarify this.

However, I don't think SA will show that amount of disrespect to Stubbs who has given him another chance.

[flash]

Where does 'agitate for a move' come into it? Allan, himself says he will stay and see out what he came to ER to do - help get Hibs back to the top tier. If he is sold to Sevco, it will be because the board can't resist making a few quid before he goes for nothing next year. If that happens, they'd better give Stubb's the means to build a squad good enough to guarantee we win the playoffs. It's kamikaze to sell your best player to your nearest rival.

Come on jim you know players do that all the time. i am not suggesting he is merely pointing out that were he to set his mind on a move then it puts the club in a tricky situation.

[Cabbage East]

Come on jim you know players do that all the time. i am not suggesting he is merely pointing out that were he to set his mind on a move then it puts the club in a tricky situation.

There's been nothing to suggest that will, or has happened though. The player himself has said he wants to stay. That's good enough for me. I really can't see him going anywhere just now, and absolutely not to our main rival for the title.

[Aldo]

I'm going to be positive and suggest SA is going to signed a years extension and it'll be announced soon.

Not ITK or anything but think he will do this to show his respect and thanks to Stubbs!!

[CRAZYHIBBY]

They way allan left utd doesn't give me much hope that he will stay..If rangers offer him more money then he will go i reckon

[flash]

There's been nothing to suggest that will, or has happened though. The player himself has said he wants to stay. That's good enough for me. I really can't see him going anywhere just now, and absolutely not to our main rival for the title.

i know. am more saying its hard for Hibs should any player set their mind on leaving so all the stuff on here about selling us down the river etc. is, in my opinion, disingenuous to say the least.

[Brightside]

Come on jim you know players do that all the time. i am not suggesting he is merely pointing out that were he to set his mind on a move then it puts the club in a tricky situation.

There is currently no discussion with Hibs and Rangers on any players!

[Hermit Crab]

There is currently no discussion with Hibs and Rangers on any players!


Good. Do you personally think SA will stay? Do you think he will sign an extension?

[Winston Ingram]

They way allan left utd doesn't give me much hope that he will stay..If rangers offer him more money then he will go i reckon

He left Dundee Utd because Houston threatened to banish him to the reserves if he didn't sign.

On top of that, there's no guarantee that we'd sell him to Rangers. They are our rivals for the league and it would be a massive statement of concession if we did.

If he does go, it won't be to Rangers unless it's for a ridiculous fee.

[Kato]

The only person* I know who is ITK informs me the sky is falling.





*(Chicken Licken)

[Bostonhibby]

I have faith that we won't sell to Rangers no matter what.
To do so would finish the goodwill built up toward Leeann Dempster over the last year.
I think at that point more than a few fans would just pack it in.
I agree with this.

I can see a board room discussion out of earshot of the fans reps though!

Leanne "we can't sell to our biggest rivals next season"

RP "Did I forget to mention I'd picked up the cheque in person yesterday?"

[Jim44]

Come on jim you know players do that all the time. i am not suggesting he is merely pointing out that were he to set his mind on a move then it puts the club in a tricky situation.


There's been nothing to suggest that will, or has happened though. The player himself has said he wants to stay. That's good enough for me. I really can't see him going anywhere just now, and absolutely not to our main rival for the title.

Yes, Flash, I'm aware of the pressures a player can dictate by making noises, but as I and CE are saying, SA isn't guilty of this and, in fact, has expressed the opposite. I am more concerned that it's the board's head, rather than Allan's head, that might be turned by Sevco's potential interest.

[keep the faith]

Are we seriously going to let the Glasgow press unsettle things??
Lets ignore this nonsense and not get into a huge debate. Scott's our player.

[WeeRussell]

They way allan left utd doesn't give me much hope that he will stay..If rangers offer him more money then he will go i reckon

Wasn't just as simple as that though, was it? Well known within and outwith United that Houston being a knob was a huge factor in what drove Allan out.

[Diclonius]

Selling to Rangers would be tactical and PR suicide.

We would give a massive chance to Rangers of winning the Championship (and gaining far more money from being promoted than we will get from the transfer fee) and there would be an uprising from the fans, regardless of who else we sign.

Unless we are really really ****ing stupid, it won't happen.

[The_Horde]

Selling to Rangers would be tactical and PR suicide.

We would give a massive chance to Rangers of winning the Championship (and gaining far more money from being promoted than we will get from the transfer fee) and there would be an uprising from the fans, regardless of who else we sign.

Unless we are really really ****ing stupid, it won't happen.

Whilst I agree to an extent. If we sold Allan for upwards of a million and used all of the money on transfers we could invest in 3 or 4 star players instead of just one.

No player is bigger than the club and if the right offer comes in for any player then they'll be gone. But I have faith hibs won't sell to rangers. Bigger and stronger clubs down south will be looking at Allan. And rangers would have to pay well above the odds for it to be worth our while, considering he's our best player and they're our nearest rivals for promotion.

[Brightside]

I honestly don't know why we keep talking about Allan to Rangers. There is nothing to suggest (either from Hibs or indeed Rangers) that this is going to happen.

[gegs70]

I personally think Allan is finally enjoying his football and geting a regular game so believe he will see out his contract at very least.

To be honest nowadays players have release clauses written into contracts such as if £1million pounds is offered by a club they can speak to said club?

[Diclonius]

Whilst I agree to an extent. If we sold Allan for upwards of a million and used all of the money on transfers we could invest in 3 or 4 star players instead of just one.

No player is bigger than the club and if the right offer comes in for any player then they'll be gone. But I have faith hibs won't sell to rangers. Bigger and stronger clubs down south will be looking at Allan. And rangers would have to pay well above the odds for it to be worth our while, considering he's our best player and they're our nearest rivals for promotion.

When was the last time we invested all of the money from a transfer on players?

[Ozyhibby]

I personally think Allan is finally enjoying his football and geting a regular game so believe he will see out his contract at very least.

To be honest nowadays players have release clauses written into contracts such as if £1million pounds is offered by a club they can speak to said club?

That usually happens when the player is in a strong negotiating position. Last summer Allan was not. Nobody else wanted him.
If he signs an extension then there will likely be a clause but I doubt there is now.

[MrSmith]

The Rangers are a basket case of a club and should be sanctioned immediately by the SPFL/SFA! Still trying to weaken other clubs while having no funds! Hunbelievable!!!!!! They have lost in excess of £20m in the last three season, leaking money everywhere, still subject to admin due to being unable to meet their operating costs yet they still think they can spend £1m on a player who is under contract at a rival club?!

SANCTION THE RANGERS as they have not changed and proved they are not sustainable!

[ElginHibbie]

BossUKFootball ‏@BossUKFootball (https://twitter.com/BossUKFootball) 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BossUKFootball/status/611837651235262464)
@MartinBoyle9 (https://twitter.com/MartinBoyle9) at last!

Think this is Boyle's agent twitter...

[Callum_62]

BossUKFootball ‏@BossUKFootball (https://twitter.com/BossUKFootball) 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BossUKFootball/status/611837651235262464)
@MartinBoyle9 (https://twitter.com/MartinBoyle9) at last!

Think this is Boyle's agent twitter...

signed for Hearts

[Beefster]

I can't quite understand the mild hysteria over Scott Allan's imaginary signing for Rangers.

[KeithTheHibby]

He left Dundee Utd because Houston threatened to banish him to the reserves if he didn't sign.

On top of that, there's no guarantee that we'd sell him to Rangers. They are our rivals for the league and it would be a massive statement of concession if we did.

If he does go, it won't be to Rangers unless it's for a ridiculous fee.


Which the don't have.

There isn't half a load of pish getting spouted about Scott Allan on here (not you).

The only people linking him with a move away are Hibs fans, staggering.

[Callum_62]

The only people linking him with a move away are Hibs fans, staggering.

and rangers websites

[CallumLaidlaw]

The only people linking him with a move away are Hibs fans, staggering.

Nah, put his name into twitter, and theres loads of Rangers transfer pages quite convinced they are readying a £800k bid. :rolleyes:

[Brightside]

Nah, put his name into twitter, and theres loads of Rangers transfer pages quite convinced they are readying a £800k bid. :rolleyes:

Which are just C&Ping the same daft pub chat from people with tattooed knuckles. Scot Allan is not leaving Hibs. Boyle signing done, Fontaine done, Two goalies coming soon. one more midfielder coming soon.

[tamig]

When was the last time we invested all of the money from a transfer on players?

Our infrastructure has been put in place now so there is nothing to suggest that the bulk of any transfer fees in won't be reinvested in the squad.

[tamig]

I can't quite understand the mild hysteria over Scott Allan's imaginary signing for Rangers.

Indeed. All sorts of hypothetical thoughts getting folk into a tizzy. Madness.

[The_Horde]

When was the last time we invested all of the money from a transfer on players?

Well, thats when we find out who's really running things. LD or mouser?

[Winston Ingram]

Which the don't have.

There isn't half a load of pish getting spouted about Scott Allan on here (not you).

The only people linking him with a move away are Hibs fans, staggering.

They've just voted not to pay back a £5m loan to Mike Ashley right away, presumably because they're a bit short of cash

[Winston Ingram]

Cos he refused to sign a new deal.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Derek Johnstone is the cheerleader for TheRangers and their fantasy signings eh!!


Johnstone reckons paying for central midfielder Allan will be money well spent given how much they will be able to sell the former Dundee United and West Brom man for if he does well at the Glasgow giants.

He said: “Even if he is going to cost £200,000 or £300,000, then I still hope Rangers go for him. If he does well they could get a lot of money for him a few years down the line.

“That is the kind of player they are going to go for. It is what, in many respects, Celtic do across the city.

I didn't realise we were giving our best players away these days! :rolleyes:

[Lago]

Supprised to look at this thread and see no announcements about signings. Based on yesterdays many announcements about forth coming announcements and already sealed deals its awfully quiet re Boyle, Fontaine etc. But hey ho plenty of time left for an announcement or two.:greengrin

[Franck Stanton]

Which are just C&Ping the same daft pub chat from people with tattooed knuckles. Scot Allan is not leaving Hibs. Boyle signing done, Fontaine done, Two goalies coming soon. one more midfielder coming soon.


Your opinion or do you have some inside knowledge ? [Not a dig by the way, just trying to clarify the info you posted].

[Brightside]

Supprised to look at this thread and see no announcements about signings. Based on yesterdays many announcements about forth coming announcements and already sealed deals its awfully quiet re Boyle, Fontaine etc. But hey ho plenty of time left for an announcement or two.:greengrin

For the 20th time....wait for the away top release!

[Brightside]

[/B]

Your opinion or do you have some inside knowledge ? [Not a dig by the way, just trying to clarify the info you posted].

Based on conversation with club staff last night.

[J-C]

I can't quite understand the mild hysteria over Scott Allan's imaginary signing for Rangers.


:agree: all these bed wetters are starting to do my nut in.

[Alex Trager]

:agree: all these bed wetters are starting to do my nut in.

I feel similarly


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[Franck Stanton]

Based on conversation with club staff last night.


Thanks for that, sounds good to me. happy days. :thumbsup:

[Winston Ingram]

For the 20th time....wait for the away top release!

Do ye know when that's happening?

[Waxy]

:agree: all these bed wetters are starting to do my nut in.It's quite brutal. It's like someone fancies our bird.

[Greencore]

If we are serious about winning the title as we have stated, Stubbs will offer a new deal to Allan and not sell... Maybe he has already offered a deal, you never know.

[Salt N Sauzee]

Think it's time someone made a thread committed to panicking about Scott Allan's future as it seems to be all that's spoken about on here!

Calm yersels! :cb

[silverhibee]

For the 20th time....wait for the away top release!

When is this happening.

[Brightside]

When is this happening.

Not 100% yet...on going talks with suppliers. Could be next week.

[Aldo]

We don't make early signings folk are no happy.
We make early signings... Folk are happy for a day then moan we've not signed any more.

Folk are never really that happy are they!

[silverhibee]

It's quite brutal. It's like someone fancies our bird.

You and J-C have the same bird. :greengrin

[Brightside]

Maybe Hibs should give out a single letter every day... then we have to guess who is singing. Todays letter is D

[Callum_62]

Maybe Hibs should give out a single letter every day... then we have to guess who is singing. Todays letter is D

mcgoooooosh.

[Franck Stanton]

Maybe Hibs should give out a single letter every day... then we have to guess who is singing. Todays letter is D

"D" ? But Fontaine begins with an "F"

[silverhibee]

Not 100% yet...on going talks with suppliers. Could be next week.

So why not just announce the signing of Fontaine and keep the good feel factor going from the club and let the new players that we are bringing in that you mentioned be paraded in the purple strip.

[Winston Ingram]

Maybe Hibs should give out a single letter every day... then we have to guess who is singing. Todays letter is D

Dylan :greengrin :na na:

[eastmainsmsh]

They've just voted not to pay back a £5m loan to Mike Ashley right away, presumably because they're a bit short of cash


I smell a rat there I think Ashley will have a say in the huns via investment in future

[Winston Ingram]

I smell a rat there I think Ashley will have a say in the huns via investment in future

Doubt it. He's no exactly on good terms with board

[Winston Ingram]

Pre-season starts on Monday does it not?

If there are players signed and announced they'll likely be there. Anyone got a long lense?:hide:

[andrew70]

Pre-season starts on Monday does it not?

If there are players signed and announced they'll likely be there. Anyone got a long lense?:hide:

Wednesday and Thursday they are in for testing.

A week on Monday they start pre-season I believe.

[Winston Ingram]

Wednesday and Thursday they are in for testing.

A week on Monday they start pre-season I believe.

Odds on away strip launched next Friday

[Waxy]

You and J-C have the same bird. :greengrinComedy silver.

[ElginHibbie]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5509

Boyle 2 year official

[hibee92]

Boyle signed. Great news, well done Hibs

[Bostonhibby]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5509

Boyle 2 year official
Good signing. Happy with that

[J-C]

The worst kept secret in football, good signing and will only get better under Stubbs.

[andrew70]

Odds on away strip launched next Friday

That's the day I'd go for. It's been a quiet couple of weeks but everything will start picking up pace again this week coming.

Stubbs and Dempster have both said they want a settled squad for a full pre-season so this week should see plenty movement.

[SteveHFC]

Odds on away strip launched next Friday

Hibernian FC ‏@HibsOfficial (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial) 21h21 hours ago (https://twitter.com/HibsOfficial/status/611572682635800576)
@CraigLeitch18 (https://twitter.com/CraigLeitch18) Hi Craig, the new 15/16 #Hibs (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hibs?src=hash) away kit will be launched in July - more details soon, GGTTH, HFC

[GreenCastle]

Good news about Boyle.

Hopefully Fontaine confirmed soon as that would be a massive boost.

After that...a left back - 2 goalies, a creative midfielder and a holding midfielder !

When do the players return to training and when's our first preseason game ?

[Liams]

Would love for them to do something big with the away kit launch, ie fontain and allan wearing it to show theyve signed extension/2year deal. I would honestly be happy with fontain Allan signed for long deals. Along with a pair of safe hands in goals and id be very happy about our summer spending.

[Just Alf]

Something's been lost in translation somewhere! My Yam mates (I know, I know!) were telling me just last might he was 100% going to them ???


Oh well, what a shame eh!

:D

[jacomo]

Boyle signed. Great news, well done Hibs

Won't be announced until the new away shirt is released.

:wink:

[Brightside]

Won't be announced until the new away shirt is released.

:wink:

Fontaine.... :wink: With a goalie...and another midfielder from championship England. :na na:

[CallumLaidlaw]

Fontaine.... :wink: With a goalie...and another midfielder from championship England. :na na:

Have you been told any names?

[Andy74]

Would love for them to do something big with the away kit launch, ie fontain and allan wearing it to show theyve signed extension/2year deal. I would honestly be happy with fontain Allan signed for long deals. Along with a pair of safe hands in goals and id be very happy about our summer spending.

If we only added Fontaine and a keeper from here as well as Allan for a further period I'd be very upset about our summer spending.

That would leave us well down on where we finished last season with no cover at full backs, only a couple of central midfielders and one goalkeeper.

[CallumLaidlaw]

If we only added Fontaine and a keeper from here as well as Allan for a further period I'd be very upset about our summer spending.

That would leave us well down on where we finished last season with no cover at full backs, only a couple of central midfielders and one goalkeeper.


Craig - Carmichael
Robertson -
DjeDje - Keatings
Watson -
Oxley -
Cerny -
McGeoch -

Yip, hard to argue with that, as we needed cover for LB anyway.

[Beefster]

So, by all accounts, Boyle only signed the contract today and Hibs announced it the same day. Yet, we've signed players days/weeks/years ago and haven't announced them yet? Forgive me if I'm slightly sceptical on that.

[Brightside]

So, by all accounts, Boyle only signed the contract today and Hibs announced it the same day. Yet, we've signed players days/weeks/years ago and haven't announced them yet? Forgive me if I'm slightly sceptical on that.

OK - I'll forgive you. :greengrin

[Turkish Green]

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5509

Boyle 2 year official
TFFT. I was told this a couple of days ago but glad it is now official.

[Hermit Crab]

OK - I'll forgive you. :greengrin


Get yourself on the pm board mate. :wink: :aok:

[Brightside]

Get yourself on the pm board mate. :wink: :aok:

Im not a PM anymore... my payment lapsed and I cant get it to pick up again!

[Brooster]

I cannot believe the amount of bed wetting on this thread......aka Tom Kite.

[Lago]

Get yourself on the pm board mate. :wink: :aok:
Why bother, it was announced on here weeks ago:wink:

[Baldy Foghorn]

Why bother, it was announced on here weeks ago:wink:

HSL announced it early:greengrin

[Franck Stanton]

Which are just C&Ping the same daft pub chat from people with tattooed knuckles. Scot Allan is not leaving Hibs. Boyle signing done, Fontaine done, Two goalies coming soon. one more midfielder coming soon.


1st part has come to pass, anxiously awaiting official news on rest. Reinforced you are in fact one of our posters "ITK". :wink:

[Hermit Crab]

Im not a PM anymore... my payment lapsed and I cant get it to pick up again!


An admin will be able to help you.

[Thecat23]

Fontaine.... :wink: With a goalie...and another midfielder from championship England. :na na:

Said weeks ago Fontaine deal was all agreed and done and he would be announced with away top. I still stand by this! 😎

Prob fall throughly now 😄

[SteveHFC]

said weeks ago fontaine deal was all agreed and done and he would be announced with away top. I still stand by this! 

prob fall throughly now 

ltyf.

[Aldo]

Said weeks ago Fontaine deal was all agreed and done and he would be announced with away top. I still stand by this! dde0e Prob fall throughly now dde04

Better get yourself to the bog then??

[Thecat23]

ltyf.

😁

[Thecat23]

Better get yourself to the bog then??

Don't start that again 😄

[Aldo]

Don't start that again dde04

Thought you said you'd probably fall through!! :-) or you mean the deal!!

Anyway. Fontaine signing on for 2 more years will be superb!

[Thecat23]

Thought you said you'd probably fall through!! :-) or you mean the deal!!

Anyway. Fontaine signing on for 2 more years will be superb!

After last week you never know 😂

Yeah I'd be very happy with a 2 year deal.

[Aldo]

After last week you never know dde02 Yeah I'd be very happy with a 2 year deal.

:-)

Just need a keeper or 2 another MF player (DM) and anyone else Stubbs can afford!!

[Ronniekirk]

:-)

Just need a keeper or 2 another MF player (DM) and anyone else Stubbs can afford!!

We still don't know who else may.be leaving and Watson hasn't been signed so we are short of defensive cover and Stevenson apart the rest of the defenders were out injured at different points last season so even if Fontaine has signed an extension we still need cover if Watson isn't being kept .
Would be surprised if we don't bring in a keeper next week as that's a key position and we have known for a while the Ox was going so suggests the keeper he wants is maybe not out of contract till end of June So launch of away Strip could be when a few players get announced right enough .

[jacomo]

What's happening with McGeoch. Is he out of contract or still with Celtc.

I like him as a footballer, but I have to admit I was never exactly sure what it was he did for us.

[J-C]

What's happening with McGeoch. Is he out of contract or still with Celtc.

I like him as a footballer, but I have to admit I was never exactly sure what it was he did for us.


He gave us energy and drive similar to Robertson, Dylan is the younger so I'd assume we see him as more of a future.

[Juice-Terry]

What's happening with McGeoch. Is he out of contract or still with Celtc.

I like him as a footballer, but I have to admit I was never exactly sure what it was he did for us.

Dylan had a bit of a dip toward the end of the season (after his injury). Before that I think he was arguably better than Allan over the season. We should definitely make a big effort to sign the lad.

[stokesmessiah]

That FB page is reporting us being in talks with Ben Williams.

[Hermit Crab]

That FB page is reporting us being in talks with Ben Williams.


Thats on facebook too.

[Leitherhibs]

Said weeks ago Fontaine deal was all agreed and done and he would be announced with away top. I still stand by this! 😎

Prob fall throughly now 😄

Hes been viewing property in the Joppa area this week. Done deal, just awaiting confirmation you'd have thought.

[Billychaotic182]

That FB page is reporting us being in talks with Ben Williams.

It's from a tweet from the Suns journalists Kenny Miller. Would take Big Ben back!

[Thecat23]

Hes been viewing property in the Joppa area this week. Done deal, just awaiting confirmation you'd have thought.

His girlfriend is Scottish as well and wants to stay here, so it's good to hear he's looking to buy up here!

[Vault Boy]

Would be very happy to see Williams back. More from Millar suggests that not only did he love his time here, moreover he would have taken a pay cut to stay and he wrote an open letter to the fans after leaving that the club didn't publish.

[Green Fish]

Would be very happy to see Williams back. More from Millar suggests that not only did he love his time here, moreover he would have taken a pay cut to stay and he wrote an open letter to the fans after leaving that the club didn't publish.

would be delighted also, is he attached to any club at the moment?

[Vault Boy]

would be delighted also, is he attached to any club at the moment?

Out of contract with Bradford this month.

[S4uzee]

Only thing is Farid would have to stand at the halfway line to win the flick ons

[The_Horde]

Only thing is Farid would have to stand at the halfway line to win the flick ons

Thought Ben was alright kicking long. It was his short throws and passes that were hesitant. Not that we often conceded from these,I just can't see him fitting into our play it out from the back style.

[The_Horde]

Great shot stopper though, which is something we lacked this season.

[bingo70]

Williams was a much better keeper than Oxley imo. Would be happy enough if he came back.

[Brightside]

Thats on facebook too.

3 being considered. Oxley may not be out of the mix yet either.

[Brightside]

Hes been viewing property in the Joppa area this week. Done deal, just awaiting confirmation you'd have thought.

Tom Taiwo lives in Joppa also.

[Green Fish]

3 being considered. Oxley may not be out of the mix yet either.

I had heard same about Ox also

[Hermit Crab]

3 being considered. Oxley may not be out of the mix yet either.


Id rather it wasn't ox to be honest.

[MrRobot]

As much as I liked Williams, I don't want him to return.

I am certain for the same money we can do better.

[staunchhibby]

His contract is up at the end of the month

[Aldo]

Williams was a much better keeper than Oxley imo. Would be happy enough if he came back.

I disagree Bingo.

Williams was a decent keeper but we can DEFO do better than Him. I would prefer Oxley back tbh!

[Aldo]

Id rather it wasn't ox to be honest.

Rather Oxley than Williams!

[bigwheel]

Rather Oxley than Williams!

I rate williams much higher than Oxley .. Wouldn't be unhappy to see him back

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Oxley is an absolute legend compared to some of the rank keepers weve had .....and he scored a goal

[Aldo]

I rate williams much higher than Oxley .. Wouldn't be unhappy to see him back

I think we could do better than both but out of the 2 I would be happy with Oxley.

Opinions eh!!

[Brightside]

Id also rather have others.

[My_Wife_Camille]

Wouldn't say I was desperate to get Ben back but I'd have him over Oxley and day of the week. Would be an excellent signing for any Championship club

[keep the faith]

I would be very happy to see Ben back.

[Bostonhibby]

I would be very happy to see Ben back.

:agree:

[blackpoolhibs]

Meh.

[bill the hibby]

Although I'd be happy to see him back, it's always nice to see a fresh face, with talent to go along with it of course.

[StevieC]

I wouldn't be keen on taking back any players that were part of that team that got us relegated under Butcher.

[ian cruise]

Only one thing for it. We sign Oxley and Ben. Everyone's happy.

[Billychaotic182]

I wouldn't be keen on taking back any players that were part of that team that got us relegated under Butcher.

Hanlon, Forster, Cummings were all in the team that got us relegated, should we just cut them now yeah?

[Franck Stanton]

Don't get the love in over Oxley, he's competent without being spectacular. Decidedly average in my opinion. Williams imo is the better of the two, however think there are better keepers out there. Boy just released from the soap-dodgers, was with D'Unt [sorry can't remember his name-senile moment], although was no2 for selik, would certainly be a step up from both Oxley and Williams.

[Leitherhibs]

Williams > Oxley
Williams > any keeper we've had since the monk

[Eyrie]

I'd be relaxed if Stubbs wants either Williams and Oxley. Not much between them for me but Oxley would be my choice of the two since he's much younger and so could improve.

[JimBHibees]

Meh.

Agree average positioning and personally thought was really poor in the run in to relegation. If there was a choice if the 2 it would be Oxley for me. Hopefully someone better can be signed.

[StevieC]

Hanlon, Forster, Cummings were all in the team that got us relegated, should we just cut them now yeah?

I said "taking back". So .. naw.

[Unseen work]

Don't get the love in over Oxley, he's competent without being spectacular. Decidedly average in my opinion. Williams imo is the better of the two, however think there are better keepers out there. Boy just released from the soap-dodgers, was with D'Unt [sorry can't remember his name-senile moment], although was no2 for selik, would certainly be a step up from both Oxley and Williams.

Don't think there is a love in with oxley at all, I actually think he is very under rated by most on here.

Not to keen on Ben coming back, seemed to act like a bit of a kid from what I heard towards the end and that wouldn't help the sort of team morale Stubbs is going for.

Would happily take oxley back with a more experience reliable keeper to learn from and could fill in when needed

[Hiber-nation]

Don't think there is a love in with oxley at all, I actually think he is very under rated by most on here.

Not to keen on Ben coming back, seemed to act like a bit of a kid from what I heard towards the end and that wouldn't help the sort of team morale Stubbs is going for.



Understandably, I don't think he was too happy at not having a goalkeeping coach. Well there was an overweight scout but who knows what he was doing there.

I hope we'd do better than either Williams or Oxley to be honest - different types of keeper but both with flaws. Not the end of the world though if it ends up being one or the other.

[jacomo]

Don't think there is a love in with oxley at all, I actually think he is very under rated by most on here.

Not to keen on Ben coming back, seemed to act like a bit of a kid from what I heard towards the end and that wouldn't help the sort of team morale Stubbs is going for.

Would happily take oxley back with a more experience reliable keeper to learn from and could fill in when needed

Given the reports of the bullying and shocking atmosphere inside the camp at that time, I don't think any of the players should be judged too harshly.

[Thecat23]

Don't think there is a love in with oxley at all, I actually think he is very under rated by most on here.

Not to keen on Ben coming back, seemed to act like a bit of a kid from what I heard towards the end and that wouldn't help the sort of team morale Stubbs is going for.

Would happily take oxley back with a more experience reliable keeper to learn from and could fill in when needed

Check his stats. He's a poor shot stopper and in this league that's pretty poor. Look at Alexander from Hearts for example he saved more shots at him than oxley did. Oxley was bang average and that's why he wasn't kept on simple as that!

[B.H.F.C]

Check his stats. He's a poor shot stopper and in this league that's pretty poor. Look at Alexander from Hearts for example he saved more shots at him than oxley did. Oxley was bang average and that's why he wasn't kept on simple as that!

Bang on. He didn't really make many massive mistakes. But a good goalie can be worth quite a few extra points and I can't remember many games where he earned us a point or a win with a big save.

[Unseen work]

Check his stats. He's a poor shot stopper and in this league that's pretty poor. Look at Alexander from Hearts for example he saved more shots at him than oxley did. Oxley was bang average and that's why he wasn't kept on simple as that!

I would be interested to see these stats. I wouldn't read too much into comparing how much saves a goalie makes. Oxley rarely had saves to make and it also depends on the quality of shot he is dealing with.

I never said he was brilliant I just said I think he was underrated and often given too much abuse

[Aldo]

Bang on. He didn't really make many massive mistakes. But a good goalie can be worth quite a few extra points and I can't remember many games where he earned us a point or a win with a big save.

Kept us in it at Hunbrox in the first leg of playoff. Couple of cracking saves.

Folk have really short memories.

Williams was poor in his final season and made basic mistakes.

Oxley yeah is on a par but is still young. If I had a chiuce Id rather we went for someone else but I'd be happy with Oxley in this league.

[silverhibee]

Kept us in it at Hunbrox in the first leg of playoff. Couple of cracking saves.

Folk have really short memories.

Williams was poor in his final season and made basic mistakes.

Oxley yeah is on a par but is still young. If I had a chiuce Id rather we went for someone else but I'd be happy with Oxley in this league.

This for me please, after all there are 100s of goalies out there to be looked at. :greengrin

[Ozyhibby]

http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/hearts/314157-how-hearts-brushed-aside-the-competiton-to-win-the-scottish-championship/


Defending with Purpose
Possession must also be viewed through the context of defensive statistics. Predictably, Hearts are strong in this regard as well.

Hearts only concede an average of every 150 minutes on the field. Hibernian lose a goal every 100 minutes while Rangers average losing a goal per game.

The average chances conceded numbers are extremely interesting, because Hibs are ahead of Hearts in this regard, only allowing opposition sides seven glimpses of goal per game.

Hearts' goalkeeper stats provide the difference - Neil Alexander has 14 clean sheets, with Jack Hamilton clocking one shut out. The combined goalkeeper stats (Hamilton has three appearances, Scott Gallacher one substitute appearance) show Hearts save more than three quarters of the shots on target against them. Hibs and Rangers both lag in this regard.

[B.H.F.C]

Kept us in it at Hunbrox in the first leg of playoff. Couple of cracking saves.

Folk have really short memories.

Williams was poor in his final season and made basic mistakes.

Oxley yeah is on a par but is still young. If I had a chiuce Id rather we went for someone else but I'd be happy with Oxley in this league.

I honestly can't remember him doing anything in the playoff game that I wouldn't expect my goalie to do.

Certainly don't think he's the worst we've had by any means but I'd hope we could get someone better.

[Aldo]

I honestly can't remember him doing anything in the playoff game that I wouldn't expect my goalie to do. Certainly don't think he's the worst we've had by any means but I'd hope we could get someone better.

He did what he did and yeah we can do better! But Williams isn't the answer.

[S4uzee]

He did what he did and yeah we can do better! But Williams isn't the answer.

As much as I liked Williams, my memory of him is letting Scotland's shot go under him

[Waxy]

Out of the 3,659,324 goalkeepers in the world, why would we want to sign the guy who was our goalie when we were relegated? Fresh please.

[Thecat23]

I would be interested to see these stats. I wouldn't read too much into comparing how much saves a goalie makes. Oxley rarely had saves to make and it also depends on the quality of shot he is dealing with.

I never said he was brilliant I just said I think he was underrated and often given too much abuse

He doesn't deserve abuse that's for sure I just don't think he's very good! You just said yourself he didn't have to many shots. But those shots that were hit he often let at least one of them in. This is against weaker sides remember than the prem bar The Rangers and Hearts.

As I say Stubbs was happy for him to move on and that says it all for me bud.

[Thecat23]

http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/hearts/314157-how-hearts-brushed-aside-the-competiton-to-win-the-scottish-championship/


Defending with Purpose
Possession must also be viewed through the context of defensive statistics. Predictably, Hearts are strong in this regard as well.

Hearts only concede an average of every 150 minutes on the field. Hibernian lose a goal every 100 minutes while Rangers average losing a goal per game.

The average chances conceded numbers are extremely interesting, because Hibs are ahead of Hearts in this regard, only allowing opposition sides seven glimpses of goal per game.

Hearts' goalkeeper stats provide the difference - Neil Alexander has 14 clean sheets, with Jack Hamilton clocking one shut out. The combined goalkeeper stats (Hamilton has three appearances, Scott Gallacher one substitute appearance) show Hearts save more than three quarters of the shots on target against them. Hibs and Rangers both lag in this regard.

Cheers for posting those Ozy. Was trying to find where I read the stats but that's good enough. Shows he wasn't that great at all.

[Unseen work]

He doesn't deserve abuse that's for sure I just don't think he's very good! You just said yourself he didn't have to many shots. But those shots that were hit he often let at least one of them in. This is against weaker sides remember than the prem bar The Rangers and Hearts.

As I say Stubbs was happy for him to move on and that says it all for me bud.

I agree he's not a great keeper, but he done a job last season and bearing in mind we need 2 goal keepers I wouldn't be upset if he was one of them as they could battle it out, preferably he would be 2nd choice however think he would be to expensive to sit on the bench and can't see him wanting to do that.

I personally don't use stats that much tho as they can sometimes paint a false picture, for example Cummings probably has the worst goals to shots ratio as he always shoots but he was the top goalscorer.

[Ronniekirk]

This for me please, after all there are 100s of goalies out there to be looked at. :greengrin

But which of them are out of contract ,want to play in the Championship ,And are within our wage structure .But yep for me would rather it was someone else .

[Thecat23]

I agree he's not a great keeper, but he done a job last season and bearing in mind we need 2 goal keepers I wouldn't be upset if he was one of them as they could battle it out, preferably he would be 2nd choice however think he would be to expensive to sit on the bench and can't see him wanting to do that.

I personally don't use stats that much tho as they can sometimes paint a false picture, for example Cummings probably has the worst goals to shots ratio as he always shoots but he was the top goalscorer.

He needs to work hard next couple of years and it would maybe help if he had real competition to battle it out. I'd have him as number 2 but as you say no chance he would sit on the bench imo and he would be to expensive as well to do so.

[Franck Stanton]

There are some positions in a team that NEED a quality player, and THE most important, is a good reliable goalkeeper. Warrants spending a decent amount [wage wise] to secure the best available. Breeds confidence throughout the team. Just my opinion but neither Williams or Oxley come into this category, am hoping for a wee bit vision and we are able to attract a good, solid keeper capable of being a stand-out even when we get promoted to SPL at end of season.

[Brooster]

Surely we can do better than Oxley and Williams. Both are average at best.

[vercol36]

Surely we can do better than Oxley and Williams. Both are average at best.


I dunno, I thought at times that Williams was one of the better goalies in the Prem when we had him, no?

[Jonnyboy]

I think memories of Williams are influenced by that run of penalty saves he made. If he returns, so be it but I'd rather a fresh face and a better keeper

[bingo70]

I think memories of Williams are influenced by that run of penalty saves he made. If he returns, so be it but I'd rather a fresh face and a better keeper

He was a very good shot stopper imo. I do think a lot of mistakes were overlooked though due to his penalty saves.

He's better than Oxley and more than adequate for this league imo so I'd be pretty happy if he signed, even though I accept he's got his limitations.

[Smartie]

I liked Williams.

I remember going to a pre-season friendly at East Fife just after he joined. It was one of those echoey kind of low-key affairs and you can hear everything the players shouted.

I was amazed at how vocal he was, constantly shouting and organising the back 4.

He was very good for us under Fenlon and went to pieces under Butcher. You could tell he wasn't happy.

I'd have him back in a shot, with the defenders we have now and the league we're in he'd stroll it.

[Broken Gnome]

I think memories of Williams are influenced by that run of penalty saves he made. If he returns, so be it but I'd rather a fresh face and a better keeper

That Aberdeen game was about the last time a keeper has won us a game I reckon, to be fair to him.

Few iffy moments spring to mind on the run-in last year. If his working week under Marsalla was crap then I'm sorry for him, but doubt that was on his mind much when Raith's winner was looping towards him.

[Andy Bee]

David James was on Talksport Thursday night taking questions via Twitter, when asked who he thought the best goalkeeper he'd seen who's normally an outfield player was, his reply was "Liam Fontaine" :hmmm:

[Vault Boy]

I dunno, I thought at times that Williams was one of the better goalies in the Prem when we had him, no?

Yeah, he was. Pundits and opposition fans alike rated Williams very highly, and with good reason. Not great with crosses, true, but a shot stopper who is far better than we've had in over a decade. Williams won us points on his own, along with Sparky he was the most important player in nearly every game, whilst in the premiership. I honestly can't understand those who wouldn't take him back, but opinions are opinions (an excellent tautology). If he didn't have his faults, we couldn't afford him, he has some for sure, but his strengths far outweigh them. Again, I'd be delighted to have Ben back, would be the best keeper in the league and one of the better ones in the top division were we to achieve promotion, the same can't be said of Oxley.

[Beefster]

the 3,659,324 goalkeepers in the world

Source?

[lochhibs]

i'd rather a new keeper.williams is slightly better than oxley imo but both are no better than average.

fwiw,i was asking the guy in the club shop about the away strip.he reckoned it wont be announced until end of this month/beginning of next month with the launch being the 10th or 17th of july.thats a long time to wait for new signings to be unveiled.

[hibees 7062]

David James was on Talksport Thursday night taking questions via Twitter, when asked who he thought the best goalkeeper he'd seen who's normally an outfield player was, his reply was "Liam Fontaine" :hmmm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=syac4DQ5140

After this game :wink:

[ElginHibbie]

I'd take either Oxley or Williams as our number 1 for next season as both are more than good enough for this division in my opinion.

For me Williams is the better of the two but Oxley was solid enough last year and the issues that cost us where more at the other end of the pitch so would be happy sticking with him.

[hibees 7062]

We should take Oxley and Williams

[CallumLaidlaw]

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[Billychaotic182]

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Would be a great signing and a great show of intent if we can pull it off

[Unseen work]

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Would be an unbelievable signing if true! Great player with a bit of dig, thought he would aim a lot higher than us howeve

[Sean1875]

Williams was regarded as one of the best keepers in the premiership whilst part of arguably one of the worst performing sides in our history, would be a great signing for us now with a more established defensive line and with us obviously being in a lower league

[Callum_62]

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replacement for Allan?

[Nutmegged]

I'd be very content with Ben Williams, the standard hasn't been the greatest but for me he's been the best keeper at Hibs since Jik Leighton.

He's one of the very few players I felt could hold his head up when we got relegated, he's very vocal and carries himself like a leader, I think he'd be a big bonus to our defence

As for John McGinn, that'd be a tremendous signing but I heard Dundee Utd were looking at him although I thought we might ho for the McGinn who was on loan at Dundee last Season from Sheff Utd

[bingo70]

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Could see handling or Harris going in the other direction if true.

[Brightside]

Could see handling or Harris going in the other direction if true.

McGinn would cost us £270k in development costs. We can safely put this in the hopes and dreams pile.

[bingo70]

McGinn would cost us £270k in development costs. We can safely put this in the hopes and dreams pile.

If st mirrens starting point for negotiations is that figure I doubt very much that's how much they'll get. I'd imagine the figure will be close to half that, if we were to then Chuck in a player or two then it's probably not a million miles off our budget.

I don't know anything about this guy so I've no idea if the figures mentioned are good value or not.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

McGinn would cost us £270k in development costs. We can safely put this in the hopes and dreams pile.
That kind of fee rules out most (minus Celtc and maybe Aberdeen) clubs in the SPL and championship

Us and hearts included

[Ronniekirk]

If st mirrens starting point for negotiations is that figure I doubt very much that's how much they'll get. I'd imagine the figure will be close to half that, if we were to then Chuck in a player or two then it's probably not a million miles off our budget.

I don't know anything about this guy so I've no idea if the figures mentioned are good value or not.

Would be a bargain at that price but he won't want to play in the Championship IMO he is an ambitious player who would prefer to go down south ,but needs first team football . if he was to choose us he would have a get out clause if we didn't come straight back up .
Don't see this happening unless he sees Stubbs as the man to improve his game and win him the big move south .

[3pm]

If st mirrens starting point for negotiations is that figure I doubt very much that's how much they'll get. I'd imagine the figure will be close to half that, if we were to then Chuck in a player or two then it's probably not a million miles off our budget.

I don't know anything about this guy so I've no idea if the figures mentioned are good value or not.

Scotland U21 caps and a League Cup winners medal. Not your run of the mill free transfer in Scotland. Unless anyone knows for definite how this is calculated, I am not sure we can say the figure will be half.

[3pm]

.....I assume he was playing when they beat Hertz.

[Ronniekirk]

Ian Murray wants Scott Agnew from Dumbarton who is out of contract .27 years of age and four years at Dumbarton so the type of player that could do a job in Championship but needs challenge of move to bigger Club Cant remember if he played well against us as only saw one of those games

[woodythehibee]

Tom Taiwo lives in Joppa also.
Tom lives in tranent.