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

[Andy74]

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

How do you get to that number?

[frazeHFC]

Not too confident we'll get him but would certainly be pleased!

[Nutmegged]

How do you get to that number?

Its been widely reported that the expected fee a tribunal would set is £270,000 but I'm still of the opinion that McGinn has taken legal action over being spiked it the thigh in order to get St Mirren to drop the fee altogether

[Baldy Foghorn]

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

Was he? Where was that about?

I am not sure about BW, had reservations when he was here, however if AS believes he is good enough, then I will trust his judgement

[Stuarty27]

I don't even think the hunch back is any good anyways.

Never worth quarter of a million!

[Baldy Foghorn]

Its been widely reported that the expected fee a tribunal would set is £270,000 but I'm still of the opinion that McGinn has taken legal action over being spiked it the thigh in order to get St Mirren to drop the fee altogether

As you said earlier I doubt we will be paying circa £250-£300K for anyone.

[S4uzee]

I don't even think the hunch back is any good anyways.

Never worth quarter of a million!

I agree, another young player that is overated.
Would rather of kept Robertson/Craig than sign him

[CRAZYHIBBY]

I've never even heard of this guy until now but 275k seems a bit much

[My_Wife_Camille]

Was he? Where was that about?

I am not sure about BW, had reservations when he was here, however if AS believes he is good enough, then I will trust his judgement
He came second in an STV poll for best keeper behind Fraser Forster on year and third behind Forster and Mannus another year. Only STV I know but someone would have been making the votes.

[Baldy Foghorn]

He came second in an STV poll for best keeper behind Fraser Forster on year and third behind Forster and Mannus another year. Only STV I know but someone would have been making the votes.

Didn't know that, cheers.....:aok:

[Billychaotic182]

I've never even heard of this guy until now but 275k seems a bit much

Promising youngster who has been a standout in their first team and helped with the league cup win St Mirren. Plus he is a beast on Football Manager......

[greenginger]

How do you get to that number?


SPFL set the benchmark when they tried to help Sevco.


http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/dundee-united-telfer-rangers-payout-ridiculous-1-3629784

£ 200K for a youth player with half-a-dozen games.

[Mikey09]

I agree, another young player that is overated.
Would rather of kept Robertson/Craig than sign him


How do you come to this conclusion? Serious question...

[S4uzee]

How do you come to this conclusion? Serious question...

It is my opinion and having seen him play against Hibs and when I have seen St.Mirren this season on TV. Yet he and other players seem to get a lot of hype.
If he was really that good, then surely a team would've had him signed on a pre-contract in January knowing he was out of contract in the summer

[Mikey09]

It is my opinion and having seen him play against Hibs and when I have seen St.Mirren this season on TV. Yet he and other players seem to get a lot of hype.
If he was really that good, then surely a team would've had him signed on a pre-contract in January knowing he was out of contract in the summer


Fair enough. It's all about opinions but I completely disagree. I think he is a fantastic young player who will get better IF he makes the right move.

[blackpoolhibs]

We just need to put £120k on top of the £150k we did not spend on Leigh, welcome to Hibs McGinn. :thumbsup:

[S4uzee]

Fair enough. It's all about opinions but I completely disagree. I think he is a fantastic young player who will get better IF he makes the right move.
Well I would much rather McGeouch than McGinn

[Lago]

Would be an unbelievable signing if true! Great player with a bit of dig, thought he would aim a lot higher than us howeve
Wigan Rotheram also interested, just paper talk where hibs are concerned.

[J-C]

It is my opinion and having seen him play against Hibs and when I have seen St.Mirren this season on TV. Yet he and other players seem to get a lot of hype.
If he was really that good, then surely a team would've had him signed on a pre-contract in January knowing he was out of contract in the summer


If he's been developed by St Mirren then he can't just sign a pre contract as a fee would need to be arranged as long as St Mirren offer him another contract, the fee itself might be putting off a few clubs as there's not a lot of money floating around.

[Mikey09]

Well I would much rather McGeouch than McGinn


I agree... :agree:

[Billychaotic182]

Well I would much rather McGeouch than McGinn

How about both. One replaces Craig the other Robertson

[bill the hibby]

Heard from a good source/friend that there will be an exciting signing announced on Wednesday. That's all I've been told.

[Aaron]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

[Ozyhibby]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

I refuse to believe Hibs could be quite so stupid. It would kill season ticket sales stone dead.

[hibeeleicester]

I refuse to believe Hibs could be quite so stupid. It would kill season ticket sales stone dead.

So what?

Keeping Scott won't increase ticket sales by 1 million.

[Ozyhibby]

So what?

Keeping Scott won't increase ticket sales by 1 million.

Aye, right enough. Get it done Petrie.

[Nando™]

Foolish if we sell him to them, he's the key to winning this division.

[SlickShoes]

So what?

Keeping Scott won't increase ticket sales by 1 million.

There is a good feeling at hibs the now, we haven't had it in years even though we are in the second division. Removing our best player from last year would kill that for me and I'd be far less excited about next season as a result.

Selling a player to your biggest rival, coupled with the thought of a third year down here is horrific.

[hibee92]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

This account is full of ****. Unless it's a journo I have no idea why people buy into Twitter/Facebook nonsense

[H18S NX]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m
..Can't see him or Hibs being that daft.

[Keith_M]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m


Where would DerHun get that kinda money?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

Says it all really

I refuse to believe Hibs would be that stupid! 1. To Sell SA to the biggest rivals to the league and 2. To believe we would get more money from they later without having to go to court!

Pay no heid, move along, nothing to see here!

[hibeeleicester]

There is a good feeling at hibs the now, we haven't had it in years even though we are in the second division. Removing our best player from last year would kill that for me and I'd be far less excited about next season as a result.

Selling a player to your biggest rival, coupled with the thought of a third year down here is horrific.

I totally agree, was just pointing out a fact for our fellow poster.

We won't gain any sales of ST by keeping Scott.

[Ozyhibby]

I totally agree, was just pointing out a fact for our fellow poster.

We won't gain any sales of ST by keeping Scott.

We would lose some though

[Unseen work]

The thing I like about Allan is he seems a really ambitious person who wants to play at the highest level, and not sit and take an easy wage. This is why I refuse to believe he would sign for rangers, IMO he will either go to England or sign an extension so we get a decent fee for him, and then go to England

[Heisenberg]

Has there been any official statement about Dje Dje leaving?

[Bronson]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

Check his bio - 'freelance journalist'.

In translation - 'a social media sweaty who, in reality, husny got a scooby':aok:

[GordonHFC]

Why on earth would anyone trust 'Der Hun' with the words 'rising to'. If anything it needs to be all up front or not at all. Up to me it will be not at all.

[GreenArmyyy!]

Has there been any official statement about Dje Dje leaving?

He can't legally sign for that club till July 1st so will be announced around then.

[CapitalGreen]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

Known troll account. The same one which claimed Irwin had been arrested for race related crime after the Moshni incident.

[erin go bragh]

I totally agree, was just pointing out a fact for our fellow poster.

We won't gain any sales of ST by keeping Scott.

We will if he signs a contract extension.

GGTTH

[hibees 7062]

Check his bio - 'freelance journalist'.

In translation - 'a social media sweaty who, in reality, husny got a scooby':aok:

a member of my lodge highly connected at Ibrox. Same guy who informed me of Warburton appointment. Bet his names William

[Bronson]

a member of my lodge highly connected at Ibrox. Same guy who informed me of Warburton appointment. Bet his names William

Hahahaha I saw that one, sounds legit... :faf:

[Pat 0-7]

The thing I like about Allan is he seems a really ambitious person who wants to play at the highest level, and not sit and take an easy wage. This is why I refuse to believe he would sign for rangers, IMO he will either go to England or sign an extension so we get a decent fee for him, and then go to England

:agree:

I can't see him signing for The The Rangers, they're a spent force and he knows it.

[carnoustiehibee]

Kerrydale street saying he's celtic bound.

On rangers media hype for Allan, Hibs should put stupid bids in for Wallace or Vuckic

[hibees 7062]

Hahahaha I saw that one, sounds legit... :faf:

Like Greggs :greengrin

[Steve20]

Kerrydale street saying he's celtic bound.

On rangers media hype for Allan, Hibs should put stupid bids in for Wallace or Vuckic

Allan going to Celtic is preferable to him going to Rangers obviously. But selling him at all would be a kick in the teeth to the support after the club making a point of saying we are aiming to win the league this season.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Whenever a player gets link with one of the bigots the other side get rolled in so that they can say they don't want them. All self absorbed close-season tosh.

[Ozyhibby]

Allan going to Celtic is preferable to him going to Rangers obviously. But selling him at all would be a kick in the teeth to the support after the club making a point of saying we are aiming to win the league this season.

Correct. We were told that the focus would all be on footballing ambition from now on. Letting Allan go while we are stuck in the championship would expose that as a lie.

[silverhibee]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

Load of turd.

[J-C]

Kerrydale street saying he's celtic bound.

On rangers media hype for Allan, Hibs should put stupid bids in for Wallace or Vuckic


Thought he was Newcastle player on loan to Rangers.

[greenginger]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m


TurdsonNews Eh ! :confused:

Turds on News would be more like it . :greengrin

[carnoustiehibee]

Thought he was Newcastle player on loan to Rangers.

Yeh your right he is, I just couldn't think of another Hun worth bidding for

[J-C]

Yeh your right he is, I just couldn't think of another Hun worth bidding for


McGregor or Murdoch would be worth taking.

[DH1875]

If he's gonna go, I'd much rather sell him for 500k to any club (even celtic) than to newco for say 7-800k.
Selling him to rangers would just be so wrong on so many levels.

[Lago]

Where would DerHun get that kinda money?
You know as well as I do if necessary they will beg, borrow or steal if they need to to get cash.

[brog]

Maybe a lot of ***** but:

@TurdsonNews 1h1 hour ago
Despite a late bid from Celtic and the offer of a bigger wage, Scott Allan has chosen to sign for Rangers. Fee £600k rising to £1m

What a crock! Firstly Scott can't choose to do anything unless we give him permission to talk to other clubs. If he had spoken with both of the bigot brothers you can guarantee this would have already leaked to the MSM. Secondly the chances of Newco paying a fee of £1m are slim & nil! I did post some time back that I expected Celtc to be interested if only to spite Newco & I wouldn't be too surprised if he ended up there but not yet!

[Brooster]

Hibs would bite someones hand off for £600k.

[hibees 7062]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/11329859_1667200893517112_4114338116800786453_n.jp g?oh=138aa9b0c5e383e09224dbd3a2a6e69d&oe=55EAF845

[Billychaotic182]

The fear of losing Allan needs to stop. We won't sell him in this window. Maybe in Jan but not in this one. Hibs fans are talking about him going more than The Rangers fans are! Calm down. Getting worked up over something that hasn't happened

[Bishop Hibee]

Hibs would bite someones hand off for £600k.

And rightly so with only a year left on his contract. Hertz walked the league last season without a player as good as Allan. It's about pace and width this season supplying the forwards to score the goals to get us up.

[Michael]

The fear of losing Allan needs to stop. We won't sell him in this window. Maybe in Jan but not in this one. Hibs fans are talking about him going more than The Rangers fans are! Calm down. Getting worked up over something that hasn't happened

If we sell him at all it will be this window. We won't sell in January (if we do we will get peanuts) since he'll be free to sign a pre-contract with any club that wants him.

[Billychaotic182]

If we sell him at all it will be this window. We won't sell in January (if we do we will get peanuts) since he'll be free to sign a pre-contract with any club that wants him.

I think it all depends on where we are in the table tbh.

[Smartie]

The fear of losing Allan needs to stop. We won't sell him in this window. Maybe in Jan but not in this one. Hibs fans are talking about him going more than The Rangers fans are! Calm down. Getting worked up over something that hasn't happened

He's the most valuable player we've had for years though. In many ways it makes a pleasant change to have a player that you really want to hang onto and that we might run the risk of losing and it will go on right to the end of the window.

I'm quite relaxed about it to be honest. If he goes, he's under contract and we'd need a decent fee - I'd trust Stubbs to be able to invest that wisely in improving the squad sufficiently.

My only problem would be if he were to go to The Rangers in a cut-price deal. There's no way I'd be happy to see him go to our main rivals this season for a pittance. It is essential that we go up this year so to strengthen our main rivals would be mental.

I'm fairly confident it won't happen. They're still a shambles and he's getting exactly what he came to us to get - first team football every week in a team that plays decent stuff of which he is the focal point. He's got more to lose than gain by going to Ibrox.

[Greenworld]

I think everyone needs to stop panicking about scott allan. He alone will not get hibs promoted. If he goes and hibs get good money then I would think two other really good playyers would come in...he is not a frank sauzze

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[Cameron1875]

Heard a strong rumour from a normally reliable source regarding Allan.

Allan to Celtic for around 600k and Mcgeouch coming to us permanently for free.
Hibs wanted £1 million but then Celtic were getting nippy about a development fee/compensation.

So the development fee has been waved and 600k ish fee agreed.
Possibility of another Celtic player on loan too.

[BoomtownHibees]

Got this reply after asking him if he seen Scott Allan being at Hibs this season:

@Kenny_Millar: I still think there's a fair chance he could go. All I've said consistently is that I don't think they'll sell to Rangers.

[SteveHFC]

Heard a strong rumour from a normally reliable source regarding Allan.

Allan to Celtic for around 600k and Mcgeouch coming to us permanently for free.
Hibs wanted £1 million but then Celtic were getting nippy about a development fee/compensation.

So the development fee has been waved and 600k ish fee agreed.
Possibility of another Celtic player on loan too.

Henderson?

[Winston Ingram]

Development fee for a player we didn't develop? Some reliable source :faf:
He's talking about McGeouch

[Heisenberg]

Development fee for a player we didn't develop? Some reliable source :faf:

They'd be due a development fee for McGeough...

[phoenixfire]

Thought he had to be offered a new contract before dev fee could be claimed.?

[Boydyhfc]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.

[lochhibs]

im not convinced scott allan would want to go to celtic to be a squad player.

[Aaron]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.

I would be very happy if true! :cb:flag:

[CapitalGreen]

Heard a strong rumour from a normally reliable source regarding Allan.

Allan to Celtic for around 600k and Mcgeouch coming to us permanently for free.
Hibs wanted £1 million but then Celtic were getting nippy about a development fee/compensation.

So the development fee has been waved and 600k ish fee agreed.
Possibility of another Celtic player on loan too.

Can imagine there would be a development fee for Dylan. If Celtic offered him an extension he'd sign it.

[HibbyAndy]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.



That's done.

[muzzando]

Can imagine there would be a development fee for Dylan. If Celtic offered him an extension he'd sign it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong here but I think:

Development fee only applies if the player's current club offers the player a new contract which I think like you that if McGeouch was offered a deal by Celtic then he'd take it so then it would become a transfer fee and not a development fee in that case if we were still after him

[Vault Boy]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.

So by next week we will have sold Allan to both Rangers and Celtic, signed McGinn, agreed an extension for Allan and have McGeouch tied down as part of the aforementioned Allan deal? I do love the transfer window. :greengrin

Incidently, I really hope you're right!

[Bronson]

Would anyone be sort of relieved if Celtic did sign Allan? We're not in direct competition with them and stops him going to Mordor.

Don't get me wromg, I'd walk over hot coals for him to sign an extension, but if it was 1 of the ugly sisters, Celtic are definitely the lesser of 2 evils.

[Smartie]

Would anyone be sort of relieved if Celtic did sign Allan? We're not in direct competition with them and stops him going to Mordor.

Don't get me wromg, I'd walk over hot coals for him to sign an extension, but if it was 1 of the ugly sisters, Celtic are definitely the lesser of 2 evils.

That's exactly where I am.

This season of all seasons it would be a disaster to see him go to Ibrox.

If we could get some decent cash as well as McGeoch and not have him playing against us in a really important season next season I'd probably accept that.

He's not going to be with us forever, it would almost be a cue of damage limitation.

[hfc rd]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.


I hope you're right.

[iwasthere1972]

Fontaine on a permanent deal and Allan extension is what I've heard will be announced tomorrow.

That would be terrific.

[GreenCastle]

Going to be an interesting week..

Hopefully Hibs confirm the Fontaine news soon..surely not wait till away kit launch?

Hibs need to release a statement about Allan - too many rumours flying about and need to put it to bed either way.

Would be great to get Dylan back - thought he was a quality player and continued to improve as season went on.

Will or won't we sign a GK / McDonald this week..

[frazeHFC]

So 2 sources, 1 saying he is away and 1 saying he is penning a new deal. Sums up the transfer window. Really hope it's the latter but will only be able to believe it when I see it.

[Broken Gnome]

Sun back page says Celtic want him.

Evening Times says they don't.

What will be will be.

[bill the hibby]

If he's going to go I'd much rather it be to celtic. He won't be easy to replace obviously but I don't it's the be all and end all if he goes.

[Sean1875]

I can't wait until all this SA business is done with, one way or the other.

[high bee]

I can't wait until all this SA business is done with, one way or the other.

If he stays then we're gonna have this nonsense all the way til the window closes. Even if he signs an extension they will just say a move is still on but that's why the fee is close to £1m.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Would take McGeouch and Henderson plus 800k for SA....

[The Leith Dutch]

Hibs need to release a statement about Allan - too many rumours flying about and need to put it to bed either way.

Not having a pop at you but I think that's the last thing that will happen.

Currently the club are not looking to sell and nobody has made an official enquiry.
At that point Scott Allan is a Hibs player and will be until this time next year at least.

Whether that will remain the case is dependent on future circumstances - offers, amounts of cash, player exchanges, who else is available.
Most crucially it's what Scott Allan himself wants - if that is a move to (insert club of choice) then the club would be very unlikely to try to keep an unhappy player and instead will move to get the best deal.

Anything they say on the matter now is therefore either unecessary (Allan stays) or premature (someone buys Allan or he signs a contract extension).
If they say he's staying and the situation changes they're hosed and the only other thing they could do would be admitting he's for sale in which case, erm, they're hosed.

The club's duty is to manage their assets - players and budget - and to control information about this in a manner that protects those assets.
It's not to make us all feel content.

My gut feeling is on a contract extension with an understanding that he can and likely will move on in either January or next summer for a more sizable fee.

[21.05.2016]

800k + Leigh and then we'll start talking :greengrin


Nah seriously though, if he goes then we should get a good amount and I trust in Stubbs to invest it wisely back into the team. But if he is going to leave it would be absolutely crazy to sell to rangers, our biggest rivals and biggest threat to our title hopes.

[jacomo]

I see a few other squads are now shaping up.

Alan Gow at the Buddies, Mark Brown (ex us) and Darren Barr (ex them) at the Sons. Barr is only 30, I'm surprised his career has faded so quickly tbh.

[CapitalGreen]

I see a few other squads are now shaping up.

Alan Gow at the Buddies, Mark Brown (ex us) and Darren Barr (ex them) at the Sons. Barr is only 30, I'm surprised his career has faded so quickly tbh.

If that's how the other squads are shaping up, we've not got much to worry about.

[Hermit Crab]

Would take McGeouch and Henderson plus 800k for SA....

SA for LG.

[21.05.2016]

I see a few other squads are now shaping up.

Alan Gow at the Buddies, Mark Brown (ex us) and Darren Barr (ex them) at the Sons. Barr is only 30, I'm surprised his career has faded so quickly tbh.

Hopefully Gow is just as big a disappointment for them as he was for us. And as for Brown and Barr, they really don't strike any fear into me.

[Billychaotic182]

Hopefully Gow is just as big a disappointment for them as he was for us. And as for Brown and Barr, they really don't strike any fear into me.

When he was at Falkirk Barr looked like a class defender, a real captain but since leaving them his career has been on the decline. Saying that he did score and win the Scottish Cup so I'm sure he won't be too disappointed. Just thought he could have been better.

[Sean1875]

If that's how the other squads are shaping up, we've not got much to worry about.

agreed, wouldn't take any of them to even sit on our bench.

[21.05.2016]

When he was at Falkirk Barr looked like a class defender, a real captain but since leaving them his career has been on the decline. Saying that he did score and win the Scottish Cup so I'm sure he won't be too disappointed. Just thought he could have been better.

True, but tbh my 80 year old grandad could have been playing for hearts that day and score against us, our team was that utterly dreadful. Bunch of on-loan, gutless nomarks so awful that we even made the likes of Black, Skacel, Barr etc etc look like world beaters.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

our team was that utterly dreadful. Bunch of on-loan, gutless nomarks so awful that we even made the likes of Black, Skacel, Barr etc etc look like world beaters.


This...

[Springbank]

Always happy to dig out the Beaumont story when the subject of medals crops up

Dave Beaumont won more medals at Hibs than all of these guys put together won at hearts: Gary mackay, Craig levein, Henry smith,Scott crabbe, John colquhoun, Neil berry...

And unlike barr, big dave Beaumont didn't even need to touch the ball to win his medal :)

[Baldy Foghorn]

SA for LG.

Leeds want LG

[DH1875]

Are Dumbarton part or full time?

[21.05.2016]

Are Dumbarton part or full time?

Part time. I'm sure under Murray they were the highest placed part-time club in the country.

[erin go bragh]

The FB page saying we're interested in Jason Holt . But saying he would cost 200k development fee to the cheats .

GGTTH

[Baldy Foghorn]

The FB page saying we're interested in Jason Holt . But saying he would cost 200k development fee to the cheats .

GGTTH

That FB page is so wide of the mark

[CallumLaidlaw]

The FB page saying we're interested in Jason Holt . But saying he would cost 200k development fee to the cheats .

GGTTH

I'm sure Hearts never offered Holt a contract, so no development fee would be required. Can't see it anyway.

[21.05.2016]

That FB page is so wide of the mark

what FB page?

[qiut]

Just popped up on the Ibrox noise,

Scott Allan drops major hint




Scott Allan has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is no longer a Hibernian player by removing the club’s name from his official Twitter account.


As is well known he is under massive interest from Rangers and Celtic, and Ibroxnoise.co.uk sources have confirmed that Hibs tried to offer him a substantial wage increase and two-year extension.


Today’s developments suggest he has rejected that, and it now comes down to a straight choice between the two Old Firm clubs.


One source claimed he made a verbal agreement with Celtic manager Ronny Deila a week or so ago, but has yet to agree terms or finalise the deal (this information supposedly came from a current Rangers player), while others have confirmed the asking price has increased to £1.2M and Rangers may be priced out.


Rangers have reportedly initiated contact with Hibernian, and with Allan a boyhood fan, he will hope the Ibrox men can stump up enough cash and offer an incentive to make him choose the Championship for another year over the SPL and guaranteed European football with Celtic.




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[Baldy Foghorn]

what FB page?

I was thinking the rumours page (Andy Gillies)

[Aldo]

I'm sure Hearts never offered Holt a contract, so no development fee would be required. Can't see it anyway.

Sure they had to offer the same or more in respect of terms prior to a certain date (but I'm not 100% sure of) and my reading of it is they haven't!

In light of this he's free to move to a team in Scotland with no development few!

My take on his situation.

FWIW I'd be more than happy if he signed!!

[Baldy Foghorn]

Just popped up on the Ibrox noise,

Scott Allan drops major hint




Scott Allan has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is no longer a Hibernian player by removing the club’s name from his official Twitter account.


As is well known he is under massive interest from Rangers and Celtic, and Ibroxnoise.co.uk sources have confirmed that Hibs tried to offer him a substantial wage increase and two-year extension.


Today’s developments suggest he has rejected that, and it now comes down to a straight choice between the two Old Firm clubs.


One source claimed he made a verbal agreement with Celtic manager Ronny Deila a week or so ago, but has yet to agree terms or finalise the deal (this information supposedly came from a current Rangers player), while others have confirmed the asking price has increased to £1.2M and Rangers may be priced out.


Rangers have reportedly initiated contact with Hibernian, and with Allan a boyhood fan, he will hope the Ibrox men can stump up enough cash and offer an incentive to make him choose the Championship for another year over the SPL and guaranteed European football with Celtic.




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Yet his profile picture on twitter has him in a Hibs strip?

[Diclonius]

Yet his profile picture on twitter has him in a Hibs strip?

More unsubstantiated nonsense from Rangers fans.

We will NOT sell to a title rival.

[Baldy Foghorn]

More unsubstantiated nonsense from Rangers fans.

We will NOT sell to a title rival.

There were a few on Saturday telling me he had signed for them, my response was to laugh and walk away......Dafties

[Unseen work]

Just popped up on the Ibrox noise,

Scott Allan drops major hint




Scott Allan has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is no longer a Hibernian player by removing the club’s name from his official Twitter account.


As is well known he is under massive interest from Rangers and Celtic, and Ibroxnoise.co.uk sources have confirmed that Hibs tried to offer him a substantial wage increase and two-year extension.


Today’s developments suggest he has rejected that, and it now comes down to a straight choice between the two Old Firm clubs.


One source claimed he made a verbal agreement with Celtic manager Ronny Deila a week or so ago, but has yet to agree terms or finalise the deal (this information supposedly came from a current Rangers player), while others have confirmed the asking price has increased to £1.2M and Rangers may be priced out.


Rangers have reportedly initiated contact with Hibernian, and with Allan a boyhood fan, he will hope the Ibrox men can stump up enough cash and offer an incentive to make him choose the Championship for another year over the SPL and guaranteed European football with Celtic.




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Weird thing to do to be honest. He also uploaded this photo to his Instagram, maybe a goodbye to his best mate at the club....

[high bee]

Just popped up on the Ibrox noise,

Scott Allan drops major hint




Scott Allan has today dropped the biggest hint yet that he is no longer a Hibernian player by removing the club’s name from his official Twitter account.


As is well known he is under massive interest from Rangers and Celtic, and Ibroxnoise.co.uk sources have confirmed that Hibs tried to offer him a substantial wage increase and two-year extension.


Today’s developments suggest he has rejected that, and it now comes down to a straight choice between the two Old Firm clubs.


One source claimed he made a verbal agreement with Celtic manager Ronny Deila a week or so ago, but has yet to agree terms or finalise the deal (this information supposedly came from a current Rangers player), while others have confirmed the asking price has increased to £1.2M and Rangers may be priced out.


Rangers have reportedly initiated contact with Hibernian, and with Allan a boyhood fan, he will hope the Ibrox men can stump up enough cash and offer an incentive to make him choose the Championship for another year over the SPL and guaranteed European football with Celtic.




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Provided we don't sell to Rangers and we put the funds straight back into the squad then it may not be the worst thing.

Even if we got £800k, imagine how many players of better quality than we have now (Allan excluded) that we could get by using his freed up wage and all of the transfer fee.

Also someone stated before you can be in the same market (free agents) and be looking at a totally different calibre of player due to wage demands.

If we got 5 players desperate to play every week and 2 of them turn out to be gems like Allan then we could get double the transfer fees next summer.

[CropleyWasGod]

Provided we don't sell to Rangers and we put the funds straight back into the squad then it may not be the worst thing.

Even if we got £800k, imagine how many players of better quality than we have now (Allan excluded) that we could get by using his freed up wage and all of the transfer fee.

Also someone stated before you can be in the same market (free agents) and be looking at a totally different calibre of player due to wage demands.

If we got 5 players desperate to play every week and 2 of them turn out to be gems like Allan then we could get double the transfer fees next summer.

The total wages of 5 new players will be way beyond what we're paying SA.

[lucky]

If it's an offer of £1.2m then he is away. No club outside Celtic could afford to turn that sort of money down

[The_Horde]

1.2 million spent wisely in addition to Stubbsys eye for a player could be massive be for us.

[high bee]

The total wages of 5 new players will be way beyond what we're paying SA.

Yes but if we ring fence the transfer fee to pay their wages then we can have more depth/quality throughout the squad.

If Allan picks up an injury like Farids we have a huge deficit in our team.

[Greenworld]

I suggest 500k to celtic and loaned back to hibs for season .....win win

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[high bee]

My point being that we shouldn't panic about Scott Allan leaving as long as its not to Rangers.

I fully trust Dempster to re-invest and I trust our scouting team to use the funds wisely whether they get 1/3/5 players with the cash.

[Thecat23]

If it's an offer of £1.2m then he is away. No club outside Celtic could afford to turn that sort of money down

If it's over £600k I think the club would find it hard to turn down never mind a million.

[Greenworld]

My point being that we shouldn't panic about Scott Allan leaving as long as its not to Rangers.

I fully trust Dempster to re-invest and I trust our scouting team to use the funds wisely whether they get 1/3/5 players with the cash.
I couldnt agree more

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[matty_f]

My point being that we shouldn't panic about Scott Allan leaving as long as its not to Rangers.

I fully trust Dempster to re-invest and I trust our scouting team to use the funds wisely whether they get 1/3/5 players with the cash.

I think that's a reasonable point. Preferably we'd keep Allan, but that kind of money could rebuild the team with the sort of quality that would more than compensate for his loss.

[Unseen work]

End of the day I just don't want to sell him, not to anyone for any amount of money.

It feels good having a player of his quality at hibs again, it makes you want to go and watch us knowing you will see some magic. Makes you have a smile when you see him get poty and everyone in the country says how good a hibs player is.

He is my favourite player at the club in a long time, everything seems so effortless, the way he picks the passes and glides past people.

Now I know if we got offered a decent sum the club wouldn't turn it down but, the amount of years of rubbish we have had and now being stuck in this league, I would rather a season with Allan and his ability to help us get promoted and let him leave for free next year

[Lee Marvin]

1.2 million spent wisely in addition to Stubbsys eye for a player could be massive be for us.

If we get 1.2 from Celtic, I'll run him there myself.

[Alex Trager]

If it's an offer of £1.2m then he is away. No club outside Celtic could afford to turn that sort of money down

And no player at our club is worth ignoring 1.2 Mil for.

I'd take that in a heartbeat.

Reinvested obviously


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[Brightside]

I 100% guarantee that Scott Allan signing for Rangers has not been discussed by anyone at Hibs with Scott or Rangers.

[Nevi_SOL]

I 100% guarantee that Scott Allan signing for Rangers has not been discussed by anyone at Hibs with Scott or Rangers.

Celtic in talks with him?

[CapitalGreen]

People aren't seriously taking a £1.2m quote from a Rangers fan blog seriously are they? That site is as informed as the Hibs Transfer FB page.

[Unseen work]

I would just rather no speak about allan/williams/thomson etc when there has been no contact by the looks of it and it's 5 pages of what ifs

[Edinburgh Green]

I 100% guarantee that Scott Allan signing for Rangers has not been discussed by anyone at Hibs with Scott or Rangers.

What about any other team?

[Thecat23]

I 100% guarantee that Scott Allan signing for Rangers has not been discussed by anyone at Hibs with Scott or Rangers.

I've dropped you a PM mate regarding this.

[matty_f]

I've dropped you a PM mate regarding this.

Cat disagrees with Underscore, then... :greengrin

[Golden Bear]

Cat disagrees with Underscore, then... :greengrin

They're both wide off the mark.

I can exclusively reveal that Scotty has fallen in love with the Hibees, is about to sign a five year deal and what's more is willing to play for nothing.

You heard it first here.

:wink:

[Lago]

Cat disagrees with Underscore, then... :greengrin
Must be Info from Kenny Miller:greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

Underscore has been on the money a few times. I beleive when he says theres been no contact. It's all just paper talk from the red tops about SA going to one of the ugly sisters. AFAWK theres no bids from either team so we can chill out. It will take a substantial amount of cash to sign him and thats money der hun don't have and while celtic do have the money do they really need another midfielder to sit and warm a bench?

[Brightside]

Celtic in talks with him?

No.

[Brightside]

Cat disagrees with Underscore, then... :greengrin

Ha..we don't disagree. Just semantics. :thumbsup:

[Brightside]

Underscore has been on the money a few times. I beleive when he says theres been no contact. It's all just paper talk from the red tops about SA going to one of the ugly sisters. AFAWK theres no bids from either team so we can chill out. It will take a substantial amount of cash to sign him and thats money der hun don't have and while celtic do have the money do they really need another midfielder to sit and warm a bench?

I didn't say no contact. But there are no discussions between any of the parties. I fully expect Scott to be playing for Hibs this season....unless Chelsea up that offer they put in.. :wink:

[Hermit Crab]

I didn't say no contact. But there are no discussions between any of the parties. I fully expect Scott to be playing for Hibs this season....unless Chelsea up that offer they put in.. :wink:


:greengrin. That will do me. I expect him to be at Hibs also.

[Billychaotic182]

Jason Holt anyone?

[hibees 7062]

I didn't say no contact. But there are no discussions between any of the parties. I fully expect Scott to be playing for Hibs this season....unless Chelsea up that offer they put in.. :wink:

What about Fontaine U ?

[LancsHibs]

The Huns manager was just on Sky news, he was asked directly about SA and said words to the effect of "we are talking". What he didn't do was dismiss or deny it. It would look like they have at least made an approach/expressed an interest in Scotty!
I will be fuming if the club do anything more than tell the Huns to bolt. It would be crazy to sell our best player to our main rival, let's face it its us And them going for 1 spot this year.
If SA wants to leave and play at a higher level or wants to earn more money, then fine, I would hope he wants to stay and see out the season with us but if he does want away he should be told by the club that they will assist in facilitating this for the right deal for the club but under no circumstances are you being sold to the Huns.
club needs to make a statement!

[Aldo]

Jason Holt anyone?

Yes please! I would be more than happy with JH!

Is this just a 'Putting it out there' comment Billy or is this an ITK moment??

[Aldo]

The Huns manager was just on Sky news, he was asked directly about SA and said words to the effect of "we are talking". What he didn't do was dismiss or deny it. It would look like they have at least made an approach/expressed an interest in Scotty! I will be fuming if the club do anything more than tell the Huns to bolt. It would be crazy to sell our best player to our main rival, let's face it its us And them going for 1 spot this year. If SA wants to leave and play at a higher level or wants to earn more money, then fine, I would hope he wants to stay and see out the season with us but if he does want away he should be told by the club that they will assist in facilitating this for the right deal for the club but under no circumstances are you being sold to the Huns. club needs to make a statement!

Promotion suicide if we sell to der hun IMHO. Yeah if he wants to move on then so be it! Anywhere bar there! Plain and simple!!

[Golden Bear]

The Huns manager was just on Sky news, he was asked directly about SA and said words to the effect of "we are talking". What he didn't do was dismiss or deny it. It would look like they have at least made an approach/expressed an interest in Scotty!
I will be fuming if the club do anything more than tell the Huns to bolt. It would be crazy to sell our best player to our main rival, let's face it its us And them going for 1 spot this year.
If SA wants to leave and play at a higher level or wants to earn more money, then fine, I would hope he wants to stay and see out the season with us but if he does want away he should be told by the club that they will assist in facilitating this for the right deal for the club but under no circumstances are you being sold to the Huns.
club needs to make a statement!

Yesterday's papers also had the Huns in talks with Lewis Mcleod - "bringing him home again" apparently.

[Jack]

So when are HSL going to release a statement saying after all the folk signing up yesterday SA is staying on an extended contract?

I won't believe anything until HSL confirm it, lol.

[Thecat23]

Must be Info from Kenny Miller:greengrin

Haha it's not him mate.

[Billychaotic182]

Yes please! I would be more than happy with JH!

Is this just a 'Putting it out there' comment Billy or is this an ITK moment??

Sorry I Saw it on Andy Gillies Facebook page. Wish I was in the know!

[Billychaotic182]

According to another Hibs fans site, we would be due Hearts a £250,000 development fee

Not 100% sure but doesn't that only come into play if hearts offer him a deal? Sorry I'm not sure about these transfer news. If hearts know it's us that are in for him then perhaps they will offer him a deal to spite us.

[JimBHibees]

Not 100% sure but doesn't that only come into play if hearts offer him a deal? Sorry I'm not sure about these transfer news. If hearts know it's us that are in for him then perhaps they will offer him a deal to spite us.

They would have to have done that before his deal ran out.

[Hibstrooper]

Not transfer related however have heard Hibs are off to La Manga next week and will be playing Wigan when they are out there at some point

[andrew70]

Not transfer related however have heard Hibs are off to La Manga next week and will be playing Wigan when they are out there at some point

It would make sense for them to getting away from all the speculation however two trips to there in a matter of months must be costing the club. I may be worrying uneccessarily but it does seem like a lot of expense for nothing when the club have it's very own training base and a well regarded one at that.

[Jim44]

The Huns manager was just on Sky news, he was asked directly about SA and said words to the effect of "we are talking". What he didn't do was dismiss or deny it. It would look like they have at least made an approach/expressed an interest in Scotty!
I will be fuming if the club do anything more than tell the Huns to bolt. It would be crazy to sell our best player to our main rival, let's face it its us And them going for 1 spot this year.
If SA wants to leave and play at a higher level or wants to earn more money, then fine, I would hope he wants to stay and see out the season with us but if he does want away he should be told by the club that they will assist in facilitating this for the right deal for the club but under no circumstances are you being sold to the Huns.
club needs to make a statement!

The best case scenario is that SA agrees unreservedly to stay with us for the remainder of his contract. However, if interest from both Sevco and Celtic is real, the best we can hope for is that Celtic outbid Sevco and SA refuses to go to Parkhead, agreeing to stay with us with a view to going to his favoured club at the end of next season.

[erin go bragh]

They would have to have done that before his deal ran out.

They seemingly offered him a crap deal ( which then triggered the development fee ) you Hearts b######

GGTTH

[CallumLaidlaw]

They seemingly offered him a crap deal ( which then triggered the development fee ) you Hearts b######

GGTTH

They needed to have offered him at least the same as his previous deal.

[hibbymikey]

They seemingly offered him a crap deal ( which then triggered the development fee ) you Hearts b######

GGTTH

I thought the deal had to be financially equal or superior to the previous contract in order to trigger development fee's?

[Since90+2]

The best case scenario is that SA agrees unreservedly to stay with us for the remainder of his contract. However, if interest from both Sevco and Celtic is real, the best we can hope for is that Celtic outbid Sevco and SA refuses to go to Parkhead, agreeing to stay with us with a view to going to his favoured club at the end of next season.

I dont know SA but would be very surprised if he would not be interested in moving to Celtic (despite him being a Rangers fan). He would be on a decent wedge , get to play in Europe (probably Europa League but possibly CL) and put himself in the shop window for a move back to the English Premier League.

If we get anything close to £1 Million he will be off IMO.

[Unseen work]

How good is Jason holt? Is he better than mcgeouch/fyvie?

Never really stood out for me, more been a fan of walker and Nicholson

[Aldo]

How good is Jason holt? Is he better than mcgeouch/fyvie? Never really stood out for me, more been a fan of walker and Nicholson

From what I've seen good player, very direct with a bit of skill about him. 5 goals for Sheff UTD during his loan spell from Jan!

Never stood a chance once Potter turned up.

Would be happy to get him signed up!

[Unseen work]

From what I've seen good player, very direct with a bit of skill about him. 5 goals for Sheff UTD during his loan spell from Jan!

Never stood a chance once Potter turned up.

Would be happy to get him signed up!

If he can get 5 goals in half a season in that league it is impressive and definetly something we are missing, need more goal scoring midfielders

[matty_f]

They seemingly offered him a crap deal ( which then triggered the development fee ) you Hearts b######

GGTTH

They have to offer the same or better terms than his existing contract to trigger a development fee.

[Thecat23]

From what I've seen good player, very direct with a bit of skill about him. 5 goals for Sheff UTD during his loan spell from Jan!

Never stood a chance once Potter turned up.

Would be happy to get him signed up!

This.. Good midfielder who would definitely improve us imo.

[Aldo]

If he can get 5 goals in half a season in that league it is impressive and definetly something we are missing, need more goal scoring midfielders

15 apps 5 goals.

Good return.

Would be an excellent addition!

[patlowe]

If he can get 5 goals in half a season in that league it is impressive and definetly something we are missing, need more goal scoring midfielders

I always thought he looked a tidy, technical player whenever I saw him against Hibs - he would fit in well IMO. However, the Sheffield Utd fans didn't seem too fussed about him being let go, which doesn't bode that well considering he was playing for a big team in a relatively average league. I also think he sees himself at a higher level than us, whether he merits that status or not.

[bringbackjoeT!!]

As we are short in midfield what about Rhys McCabe? Much like Allan and Fyvie he went down south as a prospect but has slightly lost his way. Maybe Stubbs can give him a try like the other two. Been released by Sheff Wed and available on a free

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rhys-mccabe/profil/spieler/151088

[southern hibby]

Not transfer related however have heard Hibs are off to La Manga next week and will be playing Wigan when they are out there at some point

Just phoned hibs on 0131 661 2159 and asked if we were going out there next week. She said she knew nothing about it, but said wait one minute to I talk to someone. Came back and said there could be something actually happening as it was discussed this morning and said that she was amazed that it was on Hibs net before it was common knowledge at Easter Road. She also said that nothing has been confirmed yet and no team has been approached for a friendly. Also said there would be a good chance that if a friendly was arranged it would be behind closed doors.
Did say to her tell the Boss to allow fans in as I fancy going, she said she would pass my request on to the Boss.

Now big question is, if this was discussed this morning how did you find out about it and who's your contact with the inside knowledge???

GGTTH

[lochhibs]

can anyone who has said fontaine signing is a done deal put my mind at ease. ive heard twice now from 2 different yams that he's signing for them.please tell me this is a lot of xxxxx

[Unseen work]

Any idea when hibs first day back for pre season/ assessments is? Tomorrow?

[Thecat23]

can anyone who has said fontaine signing is a done deal put my mind at ease. ive heard twice now from 2 different yams that he's signing for them.please tell me this is a lot of xxxxx

That's mince, so at ease solider!!! 😁

[Brooster]

can anyone who has said fontaine signing is a done deal put my mind at ease. ive heard twice now from 2 different yams that he's signing for them.please tell me this is a lot of xxxxx

Fontaine is signing mate. Its common knowledge in ITK circles haha. They might announce it this week or wait until they are in La Manga lol.

[lochhibs]

:aok:
That's mince, so at ease solider!!! 

[Brightside]

can anyone who has said fontaine signing is a done deal put my mind at ease. ive heard twice now from 2 different yams that he's signing for them.please tell me this is a lot of xxxxx

Not a hope in hell.

[erin go bragh]

They needed to have offered him at least the same as his previous deal.

Maybe he was already on a crap deal :-)

GGTTH

[Radium]

In the world of move along, nothing to see hear, John Kennedy has said:

Meanwhile, Kennedy insisted Celtic had not made a move for Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan amid reports that the former Dundee United player was on their target list.
Kennedy, who declined to talk about specific transfer targets, said: "He's a Hibs player and he has done very well there. There is a lot of speculation surrounding him, as there is with all good talents in Scotland.
"When young Scottish players do well, straight away there is speculation that they are going to move on to bigger and better things. But we have not approached anyone or made any moves there.''

but who knows. :dunno:
http://www.clyde1.com/sport/news/kennedy-content-with-quiet-summer/

[bigwheel]

I'm going out on a "not so wild" limb here....Thee is NO way we will sell Allan to Sevco. Not a chance..
I'm not saying that if others come along with a big sum, then he won't be sold...but there is no chance of it being the zombies from Govan.

[Andy74]

Warburton says Scott Allan one of a hundred players 'given to us'.

[bingo70]

Warburton says Scott Allan one of a hundred players 'given to us'.

I'd imagine he means by their scouting team.

[greenginger]

They have to offer the same or better terms than his existing contract to trigger a development fee.


A free agent according to Barry.

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/jason-holt-leaves-sheffield-united-as-free-agent-1-3772814

And Barry is never wrong.

[Jack]

It would make sense for them to getting away from all the speculation however two trips to there in a matter of months must be costing the club. I may be worrying uneccessarily but it does seem like a lot of expense for nothing when the club have it's very own training base and a well regarded one at that.

BOGOF

Buy a week during the season, when no one wants to go there, get a week at another time free/cheap, or vice versa.

Maybe not, but ...

IF this is in anyway close to being a reality, even with Rod in the background, I'd wager it would be a Hibs driven deal.

#Hibsdogroupon!

[Winston Ingram]

They seemingly offered him a crap deal ( which then triggered the development fee ) you Hearts b######

GGTTH

they have to at least match his prev wage

[andrew70]

BOGOF

Buy a week during the season, when no one wants to go there, get a week at another time free/cheap, or vice versa.

Maybe not, but ...

IF this is in anyway close to being a reality, even with Rod in the background, I'd wager it would be a Hibs driven deal.

#Hibsdogroupon!

 might see if I can join them then. Get a discount on their cracking golf courses.

[Greenworld]

Any announcements today guys? Will all players report back this week for testing at university?

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[scott_hfc1875]

they have to at least match his prev wage

Is there any substance to this rumour or is it just a player we hope to sign?

[Ronniekirk]

Any announcements today guys? Will all players report back this week for testing at university?

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No announcements today nae need , No news is good news as my mum used to say .
players report back on Thursday for Pre Season so maybe something announced then to coincide with that .

Remember last year unexpected signings came from left field with no rumours before hand and that's how I expect it to be again with the exception of Fontaine who has agreed a new two year deal but the Club are waiting to pick their moment to announce it so expect him to be their on Thusday .

The club went on record as saying they wanted their business done early so they could come out the traps flying this time round so I suspect we are working away showing due diligence behind the scenes ,and any new players will be on board before we depart for our trip abroad yet to be announced .

On the other hand some players we are interested in might not be available till early July after their contracts run out end of June ,so next few weeks are crucial , but then again if a quality player becomes available at end of transfer window for a loan or gets freed by their club ie like Fyfie, I expect us to be open to that sort of last minute deal
The experience we have now lost from midfield in Craig ,Robertson and mcgeoch is something Stubbs will be looking to address and if S A Was to be sold ,I would imagine Stubbs would want this done sooner than later so he can get replacements in .The longer the club don't comment on the situation indicates to me they are happy to hold on to him ,but if a bidding war starts I am realistic that we would have to sell at some point ,as he currently is our most sellable asset and his value will depreciate heading towards the January transfer window when he can sign a pre contract ,but would hope it wouldn't be to a competitor in the Championship .

[Greenworld]

Agree 100%

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[Brightside]

Watson is not 100% no yet...despite paper talk. Will depend on other business.

[J-C]

Watson is not 100% no yet...despite paper talk. Will depend on other business.

Personally can't see Watson coming here to be back up.

[GlasgowHibee]

Yams sign Gavin Reilly from QOTS.

[Andy74]

Have to say I thought we would be further along by now. Hopefully a busy 10 days or so to come.

[Unseen work]

Watson is not 100% no yet...despite paper talk. Will depend on other business.

Got told he was offered a contract. His main thing was he has played spl all his career so he might want to stay there, on the other hand he has loved his time at hibs and likes the players/management team

[Unseen work]

Yams sign Gavin Reilly from QOTS.

Good signing, was half hoping we would go for him if one of our younger boys left, but we have far too many strikers, all of whom are better than him.

[Brightside]

Have to say I thought we would be further along by now. Hopefully a busy 10 days or so to come.

There are a few almost ready to be announced.

[Brightside]

Got told he was offered a contract. His main thing was he has played spl all his career so he might want to stay there, on the other hand he has loved his time at hibs and likes the players/management team

He's not had an offer.

[GordonHFC]

Watson is not 100% no yet...despite paper talk. Will depend on other business.

In the papers yesterday that Butcher was looking to sign him for Newport.

[Steve20]

Have to say I thought we would be further along by now. Hopefully a busy 10 days or so to come.

I thought more would have been in by now as well. With all the talk of getting business done early, we are still needing 2 keepers, at least a couple of midfielders and cover in defence.

Someone had mentioned players not being out of contract until 30th June in England, so maybe that's the hold up.

[J-C]

Got told he was offered a contract. His main thing was he has played spl all his career so he might want to stay there, on the other hand he has loved his time at hibs and likes the players/management team


As I said, he doesn't feel ready to play back up at this stage in his career and tbh I can't blame him, he's definitely a 1st team player, something we can't guarantee him.

[J-C]

I thought more would have been in by now as well. With all the talk of getting business done early, we are still needing 2 keepers, at least a couple of midfielders and cover in defence.

Someone had mentioned players not being out of contract until 30th June in England, so maybe that's the hold up.


1st game will not be until mid-late July, the core of the team from last season is still there with Keetings, Carmichael and Boyle being added and seemingly Fontaine having already signed up. We don't yet know if Stubbs is looking at promoting any youngsters from the U20's to act as cover or if he's going to add any more experience in these positions but I can't see experienced players wanting to come here to play as back up.

[scoopyboy]

Good signing, was half hoping we would go for him if one of our younger boys left, but we have far too many strikers, all of whom are better than him.

My info was we were in the hunt for him with a good chance of getting him. This changed when we got James Keatings.

[Unseen work]

He's not had an offer.

I got told he had been made an offer off of a family member, maybe it wasn't a formal offer but he 100% said he has had an offer. Not the sort of guy that would lie IMO.

[Unseen work]

My info was we were in the hunt for him with a good chance of getting him. This changed when we got James Keatings.

Can understand why, think keatings still scored more goals than him from less starts and is that little bit more experienced

[Steve20]

1st game will not be until mid-late July, the core of the team from last season is still there with Keetings, Carmichael and Boyle being added and seemingly Fontaine having already signed up. We don't yet know if Stubbs is looking at promoting any youngsters from the U20's to act as cover or if he's going to add any more experience in these positions but I can't see experienced players wanting to come here to play as back up.

Experienced players will give us a better chance of winning the league, IMO. We've lost Robertson, Craig and McGeouch from the midfield. We only have Allan and Fyvie to play in there. We're three down in midfield from last seasons squad.

We have no keepers.

I get that the first game is weeks away, but a side that has almost all their squad in place for pre season tends to do better. But as I said, maybe there's a few on the way from down south waiting until the end of the month to be announced.

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

My info was we were in the hunt for him with a good chance of getting him. This changed when we got James Keatings.

From what I've seen, Keatings is the better of the two

[J-C]

Experienced players will give us a better chance of winning the league, IMO. We've lost Robertson, Craig and McGeouch from the midfield. We only have Allan and Fyvie to play in there. We're three down in midfield from last seasons squad.

We have no keepers.

I get that the first game is weeks away, but a side that has almost all their squad in place for pre season tends to do better. But as I said, maybe there's a few on the way from down south waiting until the end of the month to be announced.


I agree re midfield but this will also depend on what system Stubbs feels is better for this season, if he goes with 3 attacking midfielders behind the striker, then we have Carmichael and Boyle, if he decides on the diamond we're 2 short as they'll be central mids needed.

I feel Keepers are a must right now.

[Unseen work]

Experienced players will give us a better chance of winning the league, IMO. We've lost Robertson, Craig and McGeouch from the midfield. We only have Allan and Fyvie to play in there. We're three down in midfield from last seasons squad.

We have no keepers.

I get that the first game is weeks away, but a side that has almost all their squad in place for pre season tends to do better. But as I said, maybe there's a few on the way from down south waiting until the end of the month to be announced.

We also have Stanton, handling and any other new youngsters like Duthie who are ready to step up and be involved a bit more

[GreenCastle]

If players are back Thursday..surely Fontaine will be present and the media will post pictures of training so I assume he will be announced before then? (Before the away strip launch)?

Still awaiting 2 GKs

Left back cover / competition

Midfielders to replace Craig, Robertson and DM (if he doesn't resign).

[Steve20]

We also have Stanton, handling and any other new youngsters like Duthie who are ready to step up and be involved a bit more

We had Stanton and Handling last season and neither were good enough to break into the team regularly and make an impact. We have to replace guys like Robertson/Craig with better players to make the step to promotion.

This season can't be about trying youngsters and hoping for the best. Promotion is an absolute must this season.

[Andy74]

We also have Stanton, handling and any other new youngsters like Duthie who are ready to step up and be involved a bit more

They were all available last year too. I would prefer to improve and not have to resort to the back up as players to rely on.

Early days but we are still well short.

[Brightside]

I think we may see another CM joining soon...but I also think that Handling will start off as the DM this year.

[JimBHibees]

My info was we were in the hunt for him with a good chance of getting him. This changed when we got James Keatings.

May have also changed when we didnt go up.

[andrew70]

I think we may see another CM joining soon...but I also think that Handling will start off as the DM this year.

Would be delighted to see that.

[Billy Whizz]

Would be delighted to see that.

Me too, but more as a playmaker than a DM

[S4uzee]

I think we may see another CM joining soon...but I also think that Handling will start off as the DM this year.

Not an improvement on last year imo

[JimBHibees]

I think we may see another CM joining soon...but I also think that Handling will start off as the DM this year.

Are you fishing with that comment? :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Not an improvement on last year imo

Although it's hard for me to say as iv never seen him play this position. But I personally think handling could at least perform at the same level as Robertson in this position.

Going by his actual ability in the positions he has played, his work rate and the reviews he has had for Scotland and 21s.....and yes I know 21s is a easier level

[S4uzee]

Although it's hard for me to say as iv never seen him play this position. But I personally think handling could at least perform at the same level as Robertson in this position.

Going by his actual ability in the positions he has played, his work rate and the reviews he has had for Scotland and 21s.....and yes I know 21s is a easier level
But we need better players than last season, not to play at the same level as a player who has left

[JimBHibees]

Although it's hard for me to say as iv never seen him play this position. But I personally think handling could at least perform at the same level as Robertson in this position.

Going by his actual ability in the positions he has played, his work rate and the reviews he has had for Scotland and 21s.....and yes I know 21s is a easier level

I doubt he has the athleticism and energy that Robertson has.

[Winston Ingram]

I think we may see another CM joining soon...but I also think that Handling will start off as the DM this year.

McGeouch? Good news about Handling. Really struggles to get involved further up the pitch.

[GreenCastle]

So Handling is the new Matty Jack / Claros ?

I think Stevenson is ready made for this role and would mean us finding a left back or two.

Saying that it would be good to get some height in midfield as Allan, Fyfie, Handling and LS aren't the tallest.

Another option if Gray is playing right back - Fontaine and Hanlon CB would be playing Jordan at holding midfield.

[Winston Ingram]

I doubt he has the athleticism and energy that Robertson has.

Not convinced it's essential for that position. He's probably better on the ball than Robertson. The likes of Carrick and Pirlo aren't the most athletic but they read the game superbly. He's obviously not their level but we're playing at a level significantly below that

[J-C]

So Handling is the new Matty Jack / Claros ?

I think Stevenson is ready made for this role and would mean us finding a left back or two.

Saying that it would be good to get some height in midfield as Allan, Fyfie, Handling and LS aren't the tallest.

Another option if Gray is playing right back - Fontaine and Hanlon CB would be playing Jordan at holding midfield.


Danny is 5'11", not that small.

[Andy74]

Handling in for Robertson would be step down at this stage.

[J-C]

Handling in for Robertson would be step down at this stage.


To be fair Andy, this is all speculation and Stubbs and his coaches have a lot more experience than you or I, whatever he chooses to do with Handling or whoever will hopefully be for the benefit of the club, lets all just wait and see what formation we are playing and who the whole squad is before we start all the whining.

[Billy Whizz]

Handling in for Robertson would be step down at this stage.

Cheers Andy, have you ever seen him play in this new role

[JimBHibees]

Not convinced it's essential for that position. He's probably better on the ball than Robertson. The likes of Carrick and Pirlo aren't the most athletic but they read the game superbly. He's obviously not their level but we're playing at a level significantly below that

I think you want a defensive midfielder to be able to defend, screen the back four, close down shots, win the ball back as well as keeping it simple and keeping possession. This is a player who has played all his career as an attacking midfielder/number 10 or striker so think it is a big jump to play a wholly new position in the first team, a team he has struggled to get a place in. I would be seriously surprised if AS is considering this as a permanent move.

[WeeRussell]

Handling in for Robertson would be step down at this stage.

Absolutely - I can't believe it is almost accepted that Handling will be THE holding midfielder for us next season, based on a few hunches that he plays best in that position.

I'll be surprised if Handling is a starter for us when the new season comes around - shocked if it's in a holding midfield role.

[andrew70]

Absolutely - I can't believe it is almost accepted that Handling will be THE holding midfielder for us next season, based on a few hunches that he plays best in that position.

I'll be surprised if Handling is a starter for us when the new season comes around - shocked if it's in a holding midfield role.

Clearly never seen him play there then. Nor will you have taken any notice of the fact that Stubbs and his international manager have both implied that a deep lying role is best suited to his undoubted ability.

Anyway this is a transfer thread not another place for a Danny Handling battering.

[Thecat23]

California Hibs you need to clear you're PM box bud!

[JimBHibees]

Clearly never seen him play there then. Nor will you have taken any notice of the fact that Stubbs and his international manager have both implied that a deep lying role is best suited to his undoubted ability.

Anyway this is a transfer thread not another place for a Danny Handling battering.

Would you seriously be happy if Danny starts the season for Hibs in a defensive midfield role?

[Billy Whizz]

Would you seriously be happy if Danny starts the season for Hibs in a defensive midfield role?

I would

[Thecat23]

I don't think Handling is good enough myself, but i'd like to see him get a chance on this new role if we don't bring anyone in. I've not seen him play there myself but others seem to think he will do well so I've nothing against throwing him in. If he doesn't do well then he needs let go/sold because he's just not done it for me. He only had one good game the whole of last season where he stood out that's just not good enough.

[S4uzee]

California Hibs you need to clear you're PM box bud!

Can I get one? 😂

[CapitalGreen]

Would you seriously be happy if Danny starts the season for Hibs in a defensive midfield role?

Do people seriously not realise that playing deep in midfield doesn't necessarily mean the player is a 'defensive midfielder'. Gattuso and Pirlo both played 'deep' in midfield, only one of which would be considered a defensive midfielder (and no I'm not comparing Handling to either of these players).

[Thecat23]

Can I get one? 😂

😄 you do have one!!

[Lago]

There are a few almost ready to be announced.
How I wish all these announcements would be announced.

[WeeRussell]

Clearly never seen him play there then. Nor will you have taken any notice of the fact that Stubbs and his international manager have both implied that a deep lying role is best suited to his undoubted ability.

Anyway this is a transfer thread not another place for a Danny Handling battering.

You're correct - I've never seen him play there.

Stubbs and the international manager supposedly implying the above is partly what I was referring to. I disagree that he will be starting in that position for Hibs, whether that is his best position suited to his ability or not. If he was to play there, he and Stubbs (for making the decision) would have my full backing - I just don't see it happening.

You're right, this is the transfer thread. But I'm not going to ignore your response after being accused of "bashing" him. I think he's a decent young player - I just don't think he'll be playing there for us, and severely doubt he'd be a better player in that position than Robertson. Because of our options further forward - I also don't see him being in the starting 11 when the season begins.

If I am wrong with all of the above - I sincerely hope he has a great season in midfield. :aok:

[Thecat23]

How I wish all these announcements would be announced.

Patience 😁

[cam75]

😄 you do have one!!

And me cat😄

[CallumLaidlaw]

Scott Robertson has signed for FC Botosani in Romania, who will be in next years Europa League. http://www.sport.ro/liga-1/scott-robertson-ultimul-transfer-de-la-fc-botosani-e-impresariat-de-mama-sa-cu-ea-am-schimbat-primele.html

[Iain G]

If players are back Thursday..surely Fontaine will be present and the media will post pictures of training so I assume he will be announced before then? (Before the away strip launch)?

Still awaiting 2 GKs

Left back cover / competition

Midfielders to replace Craig, Robertson and DM (if he doesn't resign).

We need good cover for Gray at right back, he did have an injury prone season and we missed him when he wasnt in the time.

[Unseen work]

I don't think Handling is good enough myself, but i'd like to see him get a chance on this new role if we don't bring anyone in. I've not seen him play there myself but others seem to think he will do well so I've nothing against throwing him in. If he doesn't do well then he needs let go/sold because he's just not done it for me. He only had one good game the whole of last season where he stood out that's just not good enough.

To say Danny only had one good game all last season is absolute nonsense

[S4uzee]

😄 you do have one!!

Top man 👍🏻

[JimBHibees]

Do people seriously not realise that playing deep in midfield doesn't necessarily mean the player is a 'defensive midfielder'. Gattuso and Pirlo both played 'deep' in midfield, only one of which would be considered a defensive midfielder (and no I'm not comparing Handling to either of these players).

I think whatever system you play I think you would still expect and want the deepest lying midfielder to be able to defend.

[adhibs]

If handling is that capable as a dm then surely he would've made at least one appearance there last season. Im happy to be proved wrong but id like us to sign another for that position

[WeeRussell]

Do people seriously not realise that playing deep in midfield doesn't necessarily mean the player is a 'defensive midfielder'. Gattuso and Pirlo both played 'deep' in midfield, only one of which would be considered a defensive midfielder (and no I'm not comparing Handling to either of these players).

Do you seriously not realise that in order for Pirlo to play the role he does, he has had players (including Gattuso) that do carry out the defensive duties (dirty work if you like) alongside him all his career?

[Unseen work]

If handling is that capable as a dm then surely he would've made at least one appearance there last season. Im happy to be proved wrong but id like us to sign another for that position

I think people would of went mental if he tried this towards the end of the season and we lost the game. However I agree that he should of got a run out when we were comfortable in a game to at least let the fans see what he's made of there.

Maybe it was to protect him until he understands the position more and has a full pre season of it

[Beefster]

Scott Robertson has signed for FC Botosani in Romania, who will be in next years Europa League. http://www.sport.ro/liga-1/scott-robertson-ultimul-transfer-de-la-fc-botosani-e-impresariat-de-mama-sa-cu-ea-am-schimbat-primele.html

Robertson's agent has obviously been doing his job well to have found a gig in Romania.

[Thecat23]

I'll just fire out what I'm told... Nothing to exciting!

Allan says he does want to play at a higher level but only if it suits Hibs and the price is right for both. He's very happy here and loves Stubbs so there is no rush to move on.

Holt is wanted and they have met for talks on three occasions now! It's depending on other things happening but Hibs hope to have him in sooner rather than later.

Offer for Williams has been put to him and Hibs awaiting an answer!

Source is a mix of player and agent! Maybe others could say if they have heard similar?

[offshorehibby]

I'll just fire out what I'm told... Nothing to exciting!

Allan says he does want to play at a higher level but only if it suits Hibs and the price is right for both. He's very happy here and loves Stubbs so there is no rush to move on.

Holt is wanted and they have met for talks on three occasions now! It's depending on other things happening but Hibs hope to have him in sooner rather than later.

Offer for Williams has been put to him and Hibs awaiting an answer!

Source is a mix of player and agent! Maybe others could say if they have heard similar?

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