Anthony Stokes

[TamHibs]

can he even play central defence thought he was a full back

He can play anywhere across the defence

[JimBHibees]

This thread is conclusive proof that some people will just moan about any signing. It now seems to be likely that we're going to get hold of a 27 year old striker - who was brilliant for us first time round and probably a better all round player now - who has played in the Champions League, and has scored 122 goals in 241 starts in his career.

Yet people are categorically stating that they do not want him? It will be one of the most astonishing bits of business we have ever pulled off if we get this deal done, and he could well be the difference between us winning the league and settling for a play off place.

Absolutely Stokes would rip this league up massively.

[TamHibs]

Whilst not as important as winning the league, Stokes will also be free to play for us in both cups

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Whilst not as important as winning the league, Stokes will also be free to play for us in both cups

Unless we play Celtic?

[Iain G]

Absolutely Stokes would rip this league up massively.

Him and Deeks up front for second half of the season, sorted :greengrin

[MrSmith]

Him and Deeks up front for second half of the season, sorted :greengrin

Couldn't agree more :) :flag:

[TamHibs]

Unless we play Celtic?

As is with any loan deal, they won't be able to play their parent club. I was more thinking about the semi final coming up

[Bostonhibby]

Managers to tend to say things like that IMO to try and play the game that a potential signing may not be as important as the selling club might think they are. Derby will be wanting to go up this season so would be majorly surprised if they dont push the boat out this window.
Yep they do. He's on BBC website saying the same thing now. Expect the opposite as you say. I like Clement, good manager.

Two window signings both forwards.

[Brightside]

Would love to see Stokes back at Hibs!!! Was gutted when he went, he would tear up the Championship and give us some real needle up front!


-------Cummings------------Stokes------------


------------------Malonga----------------------


-----McGinn--------Dylan---------Henderson----



--Stevenson----Hanlon----Gunnarasson----Grey--

---------------------Oxley-----------------------


Bench: Boyle as impact with keatings and Fontaine and Bartley

IMHO it would allow us to use Malonga and Dylan more effectively


That team would get hammered. No solidity to midfield.

[AlbertK86]

That team would get hammered. No solidity to midfield.

Depends who we're playing against

That was the midfield that won us the game in the second half on Saturday

[Brightside]

Depends who we're playing against

That was the midfield that won us the game in the second half on Saturday

With malonga at the tip? Its a very soft team without a single holding Mid and would get battered most weeks.

[TamHibs]

With malonga at the tip? Its a very soft team without a single holding Mid and would get battered most weeks.

It looked like McGeouch moved into the holding midfielder space on Saturday after Bartley went off. Seemed to relish it as it allowed him to start attacks from deep.

[MrRobot]

That team would get hammered. No solidity to midfield.


As long as we score more...

[J-C]

Would love to see Stokes back at Hibs!!! Was gutted when he went, he would tear up the Championship and give us some real needle up front!


-------Malonga-----Cummings-------Stokes----





-----McGinn--------Bartley---------Dylan----



--Stevenson----Hanlon----McGregor----Gray--

---------------------Oxley-----------------------


Bench: Boyle as impact with keatings and Fontaine and Fyvie

IMHO it would allow us to use Malonga and Dylan more effectively



Now this is a stronger team IMHO

[brog]

With malonga at the tip? Its a very soft team without a single holding Mid and would get battered most weeks.

We've won most games this season including against Sevco, Arabs & Sheep without a true holding midfielder in the team.

[J-C]

It looked like McGeouch moved into the holding midfielder space on Saturday after Bartley went off. Seemed to relish it as it allowed him to start attacks from deep.


Defensively he isn't good enough, if he plays the deep playmaker role he needs another mid in there to do the dirty work, if you play 4-2-3-1 then he could play deeper.

[JimBHibees]

Defensively he isn't good enough, if he plays the deep playmaker role he needs another mid in there to do the dirty work, if you play 4-2-3-1 then he could play deeper.

Disagree think we are a better team with Dylan in that role, reads the game well and has good mobility to cover and win possession also allows him more scope to start attacking moves.

[J-C]

[/B]We've won most games this season including against Sevco, Arabs & Sheep without a true holding midfielder in the team.


But when the midfield has been right off their game like against Rangers recently, they get totally overran, stability is needed and Bartley gives you that.

[J-C]

Disagree think we are a better team with Dylan in that role, reads the game well and has good mobility to cover and win possession also allows him more scope to start attacking moves.


Dylan is an attacking midfielder and I'd like to see him do just that, sitting too deep doesn't allow that. We keep saying we need that little spark up top but then we let a player who can give that spark play deep, that doesn't help.

[JimBHibees]

Dylan is an attacking midfielder and I'd like to see him do just that, sitting too deep doesn't allow that. We keep saying we need that little spark up top but then we let a player who can give that spark play deep, that doesn't help.

He can do both and does a good job in there IMO, good footballer who starts moves well..

[Jim44]

Stokes isn't even back yet and you lot are arguing about defence line-ups. Told you he would have a disruptive influence!

[brog]

But when the midfield has been right off their game like against Rangers recently, they get totally overran, stability is needed and Bartley gives you that.

If the midfield are right off their game it surely doesn't matter who's in midfield? FWIW I was never part of the clamour for a holding midfielder this season, I only thought he may be needed in a few games. AS signed big Marv & I'm fine with that, I like him as a player but ironically AS hasn't started him in the games in which I'm sure we all thought he would! Regardless, we won't have everyone available every week & if the Stokes who ripped us up in the cup final's available then that's fine by me.

[Billychaotic182]

Stokes isn't even back yet and you lot are arguing about defence line-ups. Told you he would have a disruptive influence!

Ummm......

[SaulGoodman]

Stokes isn't even back yet and you lot are arguing about defence line-ups. Told you he would have a disruptive influence!

:greengrin

[J-C]

If the midfield are right off their game it surely doesn't matter who's in midfield? FWIW I was never part of the clamour for a holding midfielder this season, I only thought he may be needed in a few games. AS signed big Marv & I'm fine with that, I like him as a player but ironically AS hasn't started him in the games in which I'm sure we all thought he would! Regardless, we won't have everyone available every week & if the Stokes who ripped us up in the cup final's available then that's fine by me.


True, TBH if we play 4-3-3 and the team are all doing their bit we don't need a holding mid, against the lesser teams we should be over running them, just stick in a DM against stronger teams when we need more strength in the middle.

[Jones28]

Now this is a stronger team IMHO

I'd have Cummings on the left personally but looks good

[J-C]

I'd have Cummings on the left personally but looks good


TBH the front 3 should all be swapping around during a game.

[Bracksy]

Does he have enough loyalty points to join for the rest of the season?

[AlbertK86]

With malonga at the tip? Its a very soft team without a single holding Mid and would get battered most weeks.

Thought once Malonga went to the tip on Saturday he was far more involved and even put in a few challenges !!

No sure we would get battered by any teams in this league

[Deek01]

Cheers guys :aok:

Looks like he is oan the way then eh :greengrin

He's now 5/4

[RoYO!]

Even more imperative to get this done now after the SC draw.

Stokes would relish that atmosphere and would give the hertz fans something to fear.

You just know he'd get something out of that game.

[mentalhibee]

Get him signed!!

[Mikeystewart]

He's now 5/4

5/4 that he signs for the cabbage?


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[truehibernian]

A semi final, a derby, and a home game v The Rangers.....I sense Anthony just might like that for the next few months !

[stantonsboots]

5/4 that he signs for the cabbage?


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[Colr]

A semi final, a derby, and a home game v The Rangers.....I sense Anthony just might like that for the next few months !

Is he cup tied?

[Blaster]

Is he cup tied?

Think he was on the bench for an earlier round

[stantonhibby]

Think he was on the bench for an earlier round

Eh? This was the first round for the bigger teams.

Ah...you will mean the L Cup.

[Dunbar Hibee]

Eh? This was the first round for the bigger teams.

League cup?

[stantonhibby]

League cup?

Just edited my post!

[Deek01]

1/3 now I hear

Just checked there, still 5/4, second favourites are ICT at 4's...

[Blaster]

Eh? This was the first round for the bigger teams.

Ah...you will mean the L Cup.

We're not in the semi of the Scottish.......yet 😄

[Wheat Hound]

He was an unused sub for Celtic v Raith but don't think that cup ties him?

[stantonhibby]

He was an unused sub for Celtic v Raith but don't think that cup ties him?

I think it does.

[The Harp Awakes]

I think it does.

Yep, I think a player is cup tied even if they are an unused sub. Pretty sure a good few years back QoS were fined for playing a Killie player in a cup tie, who had been a sub for Killie in an earlier round.

[Bostonhibby]

Are we now able to have two players from the same club on loan?

[The Harp Awakes]

Are we now able to have two players from the same club on loan?

Yes, if it's 2 clubs in different leagues.

[Bostonhibby]

Yes, if it's 2 clubs in different leagues.
[emoji106] Thought there must be an explanation.

[Hibernian Verse]

Yes, if it's 2 clubs in different leagues.
They really need to get this changed in football manager!

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[brog]

Yep, I think a player is cup tied even if they are an unused sub. Pretty sure a good few years back QoS were fined for playing a Killie player in a cup tie, who had been a sub for Killie in an earlier round.

Correct, you're cup tied if you play or are a "named substitute".

[SausageSurprise]

Hearts played a player who was suspended in a semi final and got away with it

[we are hibs]

so is he signing or...?

[Thecat23]

so is he signing or...?

I think he will.

[TheReg!]

Regardless what anyone says, Stokes will score plenty in this league and Stubsy will keep him in check for his behaviour.

[S4uzee]

I think he will.
Any info or just a hunch?

[Thecat23]

Any info or just a hunch?

No new info, just from what I'm hearing mate.

[SteveHFC]

No new info, just from what I'm hearing mate.

Imagine Stokes scoring the winner in the derby :hyper

[Andy74]

You can bet on transfers? Strange.

[robinp]

Imagine Stokes scoring the winner in the derby :hyper

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/enisEolQXnw/hqdefault.jpg

[Hibeesmad]

Stokes now 1/3 to sign for Hibs with Cardiff & Inverness 2nd favourites at 8/1

[Thecat23]

You can bet on transfers? Strange.

I also find this weird. The lay bet I done on a player was when Kenny moved to The Rangers. Made a packet at the time. But i then tried to place a bet few years back on an English player to move to another club and the bookie said they stopped taking bets on players and only done managers.

I've not done a bet on a player since to be fair but I'd have thought bookies would learn that players will let friends and family know if they are moving before it comes out.

[Thecat23]

Imagine Stokes scoring the winner in the derby :hyper

They would be spewing big time 😁

[Scooter]

They would be spewing big time 

As much as I don't want stokes back. I know he hates Hearts

[Onion]

Stokes now 1/3 to sign for Hibs with Cardiff & Inverness 2nd favourites at 8/1

Stokes signing for Hibs could be a game changer - the quality of signing that will shock the Huns.

[iwasthere1972]

Stokes now 1/3 to sign for Hibs with Cardiff & Inverness 2nd favourites at 8/1

I originally was in the 'No' camp when this was suggested but have had a change of opinion. Although its a few years since he last played for us, and hasn't been playing much for the lesser greens, I think he would score for fun in the Championship.

[SeanWilson]

Stokes signing for Hibs could be a game changer - the quality of signing that will shock the Huns.

If he was in any way red, white n blue inclined... they'd have him in their starting 11 hands down.

Please! :agree:

[Suburban Hibby]

If he was in any way red, white n blue inclined... they'd have him in their starting 11 hands down.

Please! :agree:

Funny, was at my lads footie training last night and had a yam insisting Stokes to hearts with Sow to Der Hun!

Really could not see Stokes playing for them.

[_hucks_]

Stokes now 1/3 to sign for Hibs with Cardiff & Inverness 2nd favourites at 8/1

Who is offering that market?

[SeanWilson]

Funny, was at my lads footie training last night and had a yam insisting Stokes to hearts with Sow to Der Hun!

Really could not see Stokes playing for them.

They hate him, one of my pals is a jumbo and hates him with a passion - half the reason I'm so keen now we've got them at the asbestos arena 👍

[southsider]

Funny, was at my lads footie training last night and had a yam insisting Stokes to hearts with Sow to Der Hun!

Really could not see Stokes playing for them.

The huns will not be signing anyone for cash. They are skint. Being sued for £300 k as did not pay Wi-Fi provider. RIFC said it did not work. It only did not work as they did not pay Virgin Media either and they cut them off. It is like refusing to pay for a TV as it is not working. But it is only not working as the lecky has been cut off. They are like Hertz were pay no-one and no credit facilities.

[SeanWilson]

The huns will not be signing anyone for cash. They are skint. Being sued for £300 k as did not pay Wi-Fi provider. RIFC said it did not work. It only did not work as they did not pay Virgin Media either and they cut them off. It is like refusing to pay for a TV as it is not working. But it is only not working as the lecky has been cut off. They are like Hertz were pay no-one and no credit facilities.

I know this has nothing to do with Stokes, however - is this true?

[Salt N Sauzee]

Imagine Stokes scoring the winner in the derby :hyper


Won't he be cup tied?

[The Sundance Kid]

Won't he be cup tied?

No, wasn't even on the bench against Stranraer for Celtic

[Hibeesmad]

Who is offering that market?

Bet Victor

[monktonharp]

The huns will not be signing anyone for cash. They are skint. Being sued for £300 k as did not pay Wi-Fi provider. RIFC said it did not work. It only did not work as they did not pay Virgin Media either and they cut them off. It is like refusing to pay for a TV as it is not working. But it is only not working as the lecky has been cut off. They are like Hertz were pay no-one and no credit facilities.
they got confused with Virgin Madonna, hence the non payment. they don't do Kafflik!

[Ozyhibby]

I know this has nothing to do with Stokes, however - is this true?

It's true they haven't paid their Wifi bill.


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[iwasthere1972]

it's true they haven't paid their wifi bill.


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£300k?

Edit. I've just Googled it and can't believe that they owe £300K for their broadband.

[frazeHFC]

Just trying to imagine lining up with Stokes, Cummings and Malonga at Tynie. Would be something else..

[NorthRoadHibee]

Hibs retro Facebook page saying deal agreed to let him on loan. still negotiating wages though

[Hibee87]

Shame he was an unused sub in one of their league cup games. About time this rule was looked at. Unless they Play I don't see why they cant then play for a team on loan

[Bristolhibby]

Stokes signing for Hibs could be a game changer - the quality of signing that will shock the Huns.

**** me, he hates the Huns. Remember that Boxing Day goal of his, something like 23 seconds! I hadent even got to my seat.

J

[SteveHFC]

**** me, he hates the Huns. Remember that Boxing Day goal of his, something like 23 seconds! I hadent even got to my seat.

J

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

[Thecat23]

**** me, he hates the Huns. Remember that Boxing Day goal of his, something like 23 seconds! I hadent even got to my seat.

J

Think it was the 27th Dec that game. Scored after 12 seconds! Place went mad! Shame we got skelped though.

[FromTheCapital]

Stokes would have no trouble fitting in this dressing room.

Lads here from Celtic who he will know well and he'll be coming to us to prove a point to Celtic and maybe even Martin O'Neill for the Euros!

His goals could be decisive in the title race... Him and Cummings up top? Yes please :aok


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[TamHibs]

Think it was the 27th Dec that game. Scored after 12 seconds! Place went mad! Shame we got skelped though.

If I remember rightly weren't we quite comfortable until Ma-Kalamby let in a soft equaliser from Kenny Miller?

[Thecat23]

If I remember rightly weren't we quite comfortable until Ma-Kalamby let in a soft equaliser from Kenny Miller?

That rings a bell yeah. Sure Kenny scored a pen that day too.

Edit.. Wasn't a pen he did score 2 that day though.

[TamHibs]

That rings a bell yeah. Sure Kenny scored a pen that day too.

Yeah he scored 2. I'm sure the equaliser was from about 25-30 yards where he's turned & hit it and Ma-Kalamby let it squirm past him

[Pretty Boy]

If I remember rightly weren't we quite comfortable until Ma-Kalamby let in a soft equaliser from Kenny Miller?

Equaliser came from a slack Liam Miller pass.

Makalambay was beaten at the near post for the 3rd and let the 4th under his hands and it trundled in.

[SMAXXA]

Deal done

[S4uzee]

Equaliser came from a slack Liam Miller pass.

Makalambay was beaten at the near post for the 3rd and let the 4th under his hands and it trundled in.

Did Hughes not claim he was injured aswell but didn't want to put the young sub goalie on 🙄

[SteveHFC]

Deal done

Source :hyper

[Coults1875]

Deal done

:hyper

[S4uzee]

Deal done

Going by your post on another thread, is it likely to assume stokes coming in with Cummings out?

[SteveHFC]

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/daffy_fapping.gif

[SMAXXA]

Going by your post on another thread, is it likely to assume stokes coming in with Cummings out?

Would seem to be the case, wether talks turn into a transfer is another matter though.

[Moulin Yarns]

Source :hyper

possibly


Hibernian Retro reporting it as deal done.

[Pretty Boy]

Did Hughes not claim he was injured aswell but didn't want to put the young sub goalie on 🙄

Think he missed the next few games with a hamstring injury. We signed Graeme Smith on New Years Day from Brighton to play in the derby.

[TamHibs]

Think he missed the next few games with a hamstring injury. We signed Graeme Smith on New Years Day from Brighton to play in the derby.

Some strike from the Smith boy in that derby for them!

[monktonharp]

gaun yersel Daffy :faf::faf:

[SteveHFC]

gaun yersel Daffy :faf::faf:

He's coming out of retirement.

[iwasthere1972]

He's coming out of retirement.

He's coming defo.

[The Harp Awakes]

Deal done

Hope you're right. The longer it goes on the more chance of other offers for him.

[monktonharp]

He's coming defo.yup, it's obvious wi that silly grin on his face:greengrin

[KeithTheHibby]

Think it was the 27th Dec that game. Scored after 12 seconds! Place went mad! Shame we got skelped though.

The season went downhill after that goal big time!

Anyway will trust Stubbs judgement on this one. Stokes on the park was class first time around for us, hopefully if he signs will be just as good.

[Aldo]

He's coming out of retirement.
Superb Stevie. Hopefully we see a lot of him this month!

[SaulGoodman]

Never in doubt lads.

[hibees 7062]

Hope you're right. The longer it goes on the more chance of other offers for him.

Wants to stay close to Glasgow . Dylan's played a huge part in this also

[LancsHibs]

This is great news:thumbsup: what's the source lads? Had a wee look over on the soap avoiders forum, there's no mention of confirmation?

[stevie-bee]

Metro saying done deal

[SaulGoodman]

Never say never.


There speaks the nudge and wink of a man in the know :wink:

:wink:

[Vault Boy]

Has the potential to be a league winning signing, nothing short of outstanding. One of the best strikers in Scotland playing in the Championship (alongside the best young striker in Scotland) will be something fierce.

[hibbypostie]

https://gidaspov.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/magician-pulling-a-rabbit-001.jpg

[jae]

Daily Record still getting their info from here too!!!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/record-sport-online-transfer-centre-7163019

[Hibeewilly]

In this case the bookies are correct

~http://www.betvictor.com/sports/en/football-specials/coupons/982100/0/0/43738/0/PE/0/0/0/0/0?display_extended=1

[burtis97]

Stokes is a done deal.

[California-Hibs]

Stokes is a done deal.

Where you hearing this??

[Ozyhibby]

Where you hearing this??

Here [emoji6]


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[burtis97]

Heard from someone close to the club today it's a done deal.

[21.05.2016]

Sorry is someone has already mentioned this. Would he be able to play in the semi final and the hearts game in the SC or is he cup tied?

[The Sundance Kid]

Sorry is someone has already mentioned this. Would he be able to play in the semi final and the hearts game in the SC or is he cup tied?

Won't be able to play in the League Cup but fine for the Scottish Cup

[21.05.2016]

Hopefully we can still keep Cummings till at least the summer. Cummings and Stokes up front would be brilliant, especially in a season that is so huge for us.

[21.05.2016]

Won't be able to play in the League Cup but fine for the Scottish Cup

Ah I see, thanks. Even more reason we need to hang on to Jason then.

[R'Albin]

Anyone heard if it's a done deal?

[rcarter1]

Hopefully we can still keep Cummings till at least the summer. Cummings and Stokes up front would be brilliant, especially in a season that is so huge for us.

And Malonga, and Keatings. It is a real shame that Farid has suffered from injury, as he could have been (will be?) a real asset as well.

[21.05.2016]

And Malonga, and Keatings. It is a real shame that Farid has suffered from injury, as he could have been (will be?) a real asset as well.

Whats the deal with Farid, any idea when he is expected back?

[burtis97]

As regards to Cummings I've heard Hibs will look for him to be loaned back till the end of the season with down south being his preferred choice

[Jack Hackett]

Daily Record still getting their info from here too!!!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/record-sport-online-transfer-centre-7163019

Love the wording of the Anderson story on that page


"Former Hearts star Kenny Anderson has headed back to Holland to rejoin former side RKC Waalwijk, where he came to prominence, on an 18-month deal. Anderson’s time at Tynecastle failed to ignite and was released by the Jambos last week."

....So he wasn't actually a 'star' then....or is 'star' a generic term for anybody who puts on a pair of football boots and gets paid for it?

[DH1875]

When is his court date? Might be a done deal but maybe hold off until we know whats happening there.

[Jack Hackett]

Whats the deal with Farid, any idea when he is expected back?

2 weeks :greengrin

[Thief]

When is his court date? Might be a done deal but maybe hold off until we know whats happening there.

Think someone posted yesterday that it was 20th January. :-(

[Coults1875]

https://gidaspov.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/magician-pulling-a-rabbit-001.jpg

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love Stubbsy's cheeky wee grin

[CRAZYHIBBY]

I read its a done deal

[thebausburst]

I read its a done deal

Yes, deal done just awaiting official confirmation from HIBS. Amazing piece of business, what a boost for the club at this vital time of the season :flag::flag:

[monktonharp]

I read its a done dealI read that too. not heard it, but lots have insinuated. no doubt we will see,read and hear one way or the other before thewindow shuts. hope it ends up with a deal done.

[Lomondhibs]

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Hibs Transfer News– ‏@HFCTransferNews (https://mobile.twitter.com/HFCTransferNews)

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Anthony Stokes loan deal done and agreed. Now to await official confirmation from Hibs and Celtic. Unbelievable piece of business #goals (https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/goals?src=hash)
10:12 AM - 12 Jan 2016

[West hamBERNIAN]

Just watched that goal at ibrox when did two or three keepie ups before lobbing McGregor. Wow. If he's still got it I'm delighted.

[Borderhibbie76]

So excited by this but would be gutted if it means JC s going

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[Aldo]

Is that a 'wabbit' there Alan. Sure is Mark!

[bingo70]

Just watched that goal at ibrox when did two or three keepie ups before lobbing McGregor. Wow. If he's still got it I'm delighted.

Any chance of a link or what to search for on YouTube?

[rcarter1]

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Hibs Transfer News– ‏@HFCTransferNews (https://mobile.twitter.com/HFCTransferNews)

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Anthony Stokes loan deal done and agreed. Now to await official confirmation from Hibs and Celtic. Unbelievable piece of business #goals (https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/goals?src=hash)
10:12 AM - 12 Jan 2016

I won't believe until he scores a hat trick in the Scottish Cup… :greengrin

[Aldo]

Just watched that goal at ibrox when did two or three keepie ups before lobbing McGregor. Wow. If he's still got it I'm delighted.

Took it on his chest. Lobbed it over defender with right foot and lobbed keeper with left.

Bit more of that please Mr Stokes.

What I'm looking for is that bit of composure in the box. Not saying we don't have that but we don't have it like stokes has it .

[jacomo]

If this loan is true, the thing I like most about it is that the Hun hordes are going to lose their minds.

[Aldo]

Any chance of a link or what to search for on YouTube?

There you go bingo. 38 seconds I think

http://youtu.be/cxQR_dd7vCI

[The Sundance Kid]

Any chance of a link or what to search for on YouTube?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QaWKSz1_dA

[Aldo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QaWKSz1_dA

Outstanding piece of play.

[Stuarty27]

What a signing if this is true..

Abso buzzing with this.

[Clarence]

If this is true I think there will be a few more bum filled seats at Easter Rd from now until the end of the season. Even with our impressive form, I think a lot of the Stayaways will only be tempted back if they anticipate Hibs scoring 3 or 4 against most opposition. Anthony Stokes would score goals for money in this league and might even have fun in the process.

[Lee Marvin]

If we sign stokes, and keep Cummings, we are favourites for this league. Stokes would be first choice at every team in Scotland bar Celtic.

Come on stubbsy, pull it off

[lucky]

Great signing, hopefully it's true and he's not injured. If he is up for this he could get 15+ goals between now and the end of the season

[West hamBERNIAN]

Took it on his chest. Lobbed it over defender with right foot and lobbed keeper with left.

Bit more of that please Mr Stokes.

What I'm looking for is that bit of composure in the box. Not saying we don't have that but we don't have it like stokes has it .
Exactly, if rooney did that it woUld never be off the Tele. Good free-kick taker as well 😛

[essexhibee]

Amazed that the board have sanctioned this after his exploits last time round! If true..

[Onion]

What a signing if this is true..

Abso buzzing with this.

Would be best striker in the Championship, and then some. All Stubbs needs to do is keep him focused and maintain the great spirit in the dressing room.

Celtic snap up SA under the Huns noses, lend us Henderson, sell us McGeough and now loan us Stokes in the Jan window. If I didn't know better, you'd think they wanted us to pip Sevco to the title :greengrin

[Onion]

Amazed that the board have sanctioned this after his exploits last time round! If true..

If Stubbs pulls this off and we go on to pip the Huns to the title, would be the best prices of management we've seen at Hibs since Macleish signed Sauzee and Latas.

[Pretty Boy]

Outstanding piece of play.

I was in the very end seat of the Hibs section right next to the hun.

Went absolutely mental when that went in, got a pie thrown that hit me in the face for my trouble, didn't care one little bit.

[Aldo]

Exactly, if rooney did that it woUld never be off the Tele. Good free-kick taker as well dde1b

Indeed.

He's more than that though. His composure in the box is something we lack at times.

Cmon Stubbsy make it happen.

[Jack Hackett]

775 guests


We're coming to get you :na na:

[Aldo]

I was in the very end seat of the Hibs section right next to the hun. Went absolutely mental when that went in, got a pie thrown that hit me in the face for my trouble, didn't care one little bit.

Were you. Did you not pick it up and start eating it?? Don't think I would of bothered either TBH!

[Killiehibbie]

I was in the very end seat of the Hibs section right next to the hun.

Went absolutely mental when that went in, got a pie thrown that hit me in the face for my trouble, didn't care one little bit.
I was in the Broomloan and an old hun stood up and applauded saying what a great goal, i joined in with him saying it certainly was.

[Sergey]

Amazed that the board have sanctioned this after his exploits last time round! If true..

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

[Steveey]

Is this deal even possible if we keep Henderson at the club as you can only have 1 player on loan from a domestic club?

[BoomtownHibees]

Is this deal even possible if we keep Henderson at the club as you can only have 1 player on loan from a domestic club?

As per previous posts, you are allowed 2 when in different leagues

[Borderhibbie76]

Is this deal even possible if we keep Henderson at the club as you can only have 1 player on loan from a domestic club?
Been covered several times already...as we r in a different league from Celtic we can loan 2 players at one time

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[Steveey]

As per previous posts, you are allowed 2 when in different leagues

is this confirmed 100% as it wasnt earlier in season when Allan was linked on loan?

[Hibs Class]

Is this deal even possible if we keep Henderson at the club as you can only have 1 player on loan from a domestic club?

That rule doesn't apply when the two clubs are in different leagues

[Ozyhibby]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

*Stokes scores and creates goals and we are not scoring enough of them.


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[bingo70]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

No offence but that's just nonsense imo

You don't know him, you don't know the circumstances surrounding his supposed gambling problem.
you don't know the facts of what went on in his last spell.

I've never heard any rumours about him stealing at Sunderland, I'll guess you can't find any credible links to that rumour and even if you could I'd still point to the fact you don't know what really went on.

He's an excellent footballer who imo will be a terrific asset to this squad, that's all I care about.

[BigKev]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

All unproven accusations but you like to court controversy. Our own accepted troll.

Are Hearts dead yet?

[IWasThere2016]

Is this not confirmed yet??? :confused:

[hibees 7062]

No offence but that's just nonsense imo

You don't know him, you don't know the circumstances surrounding his supposed gambling problem.
you don't know the facts of what went on in his last spell.
Hes not a tink and I'd be interested to hear if you'd use that phrase if he wasn't Irish.
I've never heard any rumours about him stealing at Sunderland, I'll guess you can't find any credible links to that rumour and even if you could I'd still point to the fact you don't know what really went on.

He's an excellent footballer who imo will be a terrific asset to this squad, that's all I care about.

:thumbsup:

[Betty Boop]

He's trouble that's why Celtic can't wait to get him out the door.

[WhileTheChief..]

Please be true.

This would be best thing to happen to us in years. Love the guy. Don't give a toss about his supposed behaviour. That's all wind n p.

Dont know whether to get too excited yet or not. Torture.

Someone make it happen :thumbsup:

[Northernhibee]

All unproven accusations but you like to court controversy. Our own accepted troll.

Are Hearts dead yet?

That reminds me of an anecdote about the High Wycombe Sunday Pub league...

[Northernhibee]

He's trouble that's why Celtic can't wait to get him out the door.

Agree with this if I'm totally honest, but would take him for the six month loan, use him to enhance our chances of promotion and leave it at that.

[SaulGoodman]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

Aye but how does he compete with the elite strikers in the Ryman?

[Andy74]

He's trouble that's why Celtic can't wait to get him out the door.

Have they been trying for six years?

[Danderhall Hibs]

Is this not confirmed yet??? :confused:

Just loose ends and that TQM - you know what it's like.

[bingo70]

He's trouble that's why Celtic can't wait to get him out the door.

It's delia he's had a fall out with.

Plenty good players have fallen out with managers, especially ones that appear to be pish.

[wookie70]

If Stokes is an addition to the squad rather than a replacement then I don't think we can go far wrong. He has only been on the pitch twice all season for Celtc so he will be rusty. He played 39 times the season before and only scored 8 goals. He has certainly gone off the boil for Celtc in the last 18 months as in 4 out of the 5 previous seasons, one with us, he has got 20 goals. The only season he didn't, presume he was injured, he still scored at roughly 1 goal per 3 games.

He is exactly the type of player we need if we aren't playing too fluently. He can score goals out of nothing and is able to wrestle of centre halves and get a shot in from an initially unpromising situation. He is also a great finisher for when we do create lots of chances.

He will be a loan and we are getting money from the cups that couldn't have been foreseen so if he causes bother just keep him away from the squad.

[Betty Boop]

Have they been trying for six years?

Well obviously not for six years, however they have given him numerous chances to curb his off field behaviour, in the last three years.

[bingo70]

Well obviously not for six years, however they have given him numerous chances to curb his off field behaviour, in the last three years.

Any ideas why they gave him a new contract if he was so much trouble?

One of the rumours is that Mcgeouch and Henderson have helped persuade him to stay, if true wonder why they'd do that if he was trouble?

If the above wasn't true I wonder if Mcgeouch and Henderson tried to talk Stubbs out of signing him? I've got my doubts

[bigwheel]

can we assume if this comes off that Feruz and Anier will be off? Possibly a release for Farid too (shame though, as it will be injury triggered)...

[hhibs]

If Stokes is an addition to the squad rather than a replacement then I don't think we can go far wrong. He has only been on the pitch twice all season for Celtc so he will be rusty. He played 39 times the season before and only scored 8 goals. He has certainly gone off the boil for Celtc in the last 18 months as in 4 out of the 5 previous seasons, one with us, he has got 20 goals. The only season he didn't, presume he was injured, he still scored at roughly 1 goal per 3 games.

He is exactly the type of player we need if we aren't playing too fluently. He can score goals out of nothing and is able to wrestle of centre halves and get a shot in from an initially unpromising situation. He is also a great finisher for when we do create lots of chances.

He will be a loan and we are getting money from the cups that couldn't have been foreseen so if he causes bother just keep him away from the squad.

Good post,pretty well sums up my view too,particularly your opening sentence.:top marks

[Jim44]

I have consistently stated my reservations about Stokes returning to ER. I am, however, also extremely aware of how popular a move back to ER would be with many Hibs supporters. With the increasing chance that it might happen, I find that I have to jump off the fence and concede that the possible benefits of his return, backed by an endorsement by Stubbs, might outweigh the hassle he might cause us. Morever, his possible value is quite tangible but his nuisance value is hypothetical. My remaining concern is that we don't put all our eggs in one basket, by cashing in on Cummings, and relying on Stokes. I'd love to think we could have them both.

[monktonharp]

can we assume if this comes off that Feruz and Anier will be off? Possibly a release for Farid too (shame though, as it will be injury triggered)...no great loss. between all three lumped together, I must have seen about 40 minutes of a footballer, all this season.

[hibsbollah]

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

I was late arriving and missed that goal :boo hoo: Wee zemmama waltzing through the huns before they knew the game had started :aok:

[Col2]

can we assume if this comes off that Feruz and Anier will be off? Possibly a release for Farid too (shame though, as it will be injury triggered)...

I think that a likely scenario. Certainly the first two for certain and ties in with reports Hibs will confirm if Anier is staying or not.

We bring in Dagnall and Stokes. Out go Feruz and Anier and possibly Farid. First choice strikers - Cummings, Stokes, Malonga, Keatings.

Not bad, not bad at all!

[monktonharp]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.you are in danger of losing credibility. apart from that, some of your listed faults about a player are bordering on scandal, with his and his club's lawyers.

[BigKev]

I think that a likely scenario. Certainly the first two for certain and ties in with reports Hibs will confirm if Anier is staying or not.

We bring in Dagnall and Stokes. Out go Feruz and Anier and possibly Farid. First choice strikers - Cummings, Stokes, Malonga, Keatings.

Not bad, not bad at all!

And Dagnall...

[Paisley Hibby]

If Stokes is an addition to the squad rather than a replacement then I don't think we can go far wrong. He has only been on the pitch twice all season for Celtc so he will be rusty. He played 39 times the season before and only scored 8 goals. He has certainly gone off the boil for Celtc in the last 18 months as in 4 out of the 5 previous seasons, one with us, he has got 20 goals. The only season he didn't, presume he was injured, he still scored at roughly 1 goal per 3 games.

He is exactly the type of player we need if we aren't playing too fluently. He can score goals out of nothing and is able to wrestle of centre halves and get a shot in from an initially unpromising situation. He is also a great finisher for when we do create lots of chances.

He will be a loan and we are getting money from the cups that couldn't have been foreseen so if he causes bother just keep him away from the squad.

I've been thinking our signing of Stokes would be a big mistake but your argument almost has me persuaded otherwise:greengrin

However, if either

We end up selling Cummings to pay for Stokes OR
The signing of Stokes is meant to make us accept the club selling Cummings

our club is taking the pizz.

[Nutmegged]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

Have you got any idea of Stokes' record in Domestic Football in Scotland?

Starts - 190
Sub Apps - 38
Goals - 114
Assists - 64
First Goal - 45
Penalty's - 6


Thats the kind of level we can normally only dream of attracting, we should be absolutely delighted if we can get someone like this.

[Hibiza]

Aye but how does he compete with the elite strikers in the Ryman?
Original post by sergy or whoever completely contemptible. Shame on you.

[hibs0666]

:agree:


Stokes is due in court on 20th January and is (possibly) facing a custodial sentence.
Stokes has history and owes/owed Hibs players money
Stokes has been accused of dipping pockets at Sunderland
Stokes is a bad apple
Stokes ticks all the boxes as being at the club that fits his resume.
Stokes is (on paper) better than Cummings


I honestly wouldn't care one iota if young Mr Stokes was banged up and never kicked another ball.

Just my humble opinion.

Top trolling - should think about writing for the Sun or the Daily Sport.

[Ozyhibby]

Have they been trying for six years?

Exactly[emoji3]


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[monktonharp]

I've been thinking our signing of Stokes would be a big mistake but your argument almost has me persuaded otherwise:greengrin

However, if either

We end up selling Cummings to pay for Stokes OR
The signing of Stokes is meant to make us accept the club selling Cummings

our club is taking the pizz.for this to happen, it would be so wrong. Cummings is going to go, but if it was to be before the end of our fight to get back up , I think it would scunner more than a few. :agree:

[Vini1875]

Really hope Cummings does not go before we get back up and given what has been said by Hibs so far I trust that he will be here to the summer at least. So Stokes coming in would be a win win - Stokes gets first team football and the chance to get in the shop window while sharpening his skills and goals for us. Cummings gets to work with another good striker which would improve his game as well and goals for us.

[IanM]

Silly season is on us again

Celtic also want first refusal on Jason Cummings as part of the Stokes deal. Hibs told them it would cost them 850,000 - 1M and no less.

Absolutely love some of these Twitter accounts

[MWHIBBIES]

no great loss. between all three lumped together, I must have seen about 40 minutes of a footballer, all this season.2 of those are because of injury though, that isn't the players fault.

[SeanWilson]

you are in danger of losing credibility. apart from that, some of your listed faults about a player are bordering on scandal, with his and his club's lawyers.

Defamation of character through total hearsay!

[ekhibee]

That Hibernian Retro thing on facebook says we've virtually signed him, just wages to be sorted out. It also said he knocked back Cardiff and ICT because he wants to be near his family in Glasgow. For all I know this is pants, just quoting what was mentioned on facebook.

[Hibeesforever]

A new Famous five of Cummimgs, Keatings, Malonga, Dagnell and Stokes would give The Rangers back division a run for the title. A couple of cups too for that matter also would be possible. Get the business concluded with Stokes Leeann!

[brog]

There you go bingo. 38 seconds I think

http://youtu.be/cxQR_dd7vCI


I had had forgotten just how good he was/is! Some great finishes there.

[Sammy7nil]

I had had forgotten just how good he was/is! Some great finishes there.

The video shows Zemamma was none too shaby either :greengrin

[Waxy]

That Hibernian Retro thing on facebook says we've virtually signed him, just wages to be sorted out. It also said he knocked back Cardiff and ICT because he wants to be near his family in Glasgow. For all I know this is pants, just quoting what was mentioned on facebook.
Dylan Mc was talking about us signing Stokes on STV news. That's good enough for me.

[HoboHarry]

Dylan Mc was talking about us signing Stokes on STV news. That's good enough for me.
What did he say?

[IWasThere2016]

Just loose ends and that TQM - you know what it's like.

:wink:

[Waxy]

What did he say?

Saying he hoped he would get signed as they know each other well.

[Gerard]

I hope he comes as he will be a very good player for our team.

[Jack Hackett]

Saying he hoped he would get signed as they know each other well.

...but but but...he's a disruptive influence and he'll wreck the touchy-feely camaraderie of the dressing room with his wicked ways

[hibeemikey21]

Silly season is on us again

Celtic also want first refusal on Jason Cummings as part of the Stokes deal. Hibs told them it would cost them 850,000 - 1M and no less.

Absolutely love some of these Twitter accounts

😂 I love the fact that there is a range of £150k between the "and no less" threshold!

[Hibiza]

...but but but...he's a disruptive influence and he'll wreck the touchy-feely camaraderie of the dressing room with his wicked ways

Nothing wrong with the guy.

[Ozyhibby]

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Good good ☺️

Hope we conclude both deals very soon.

GGTTH

[jacomo]

...but but but...he's a disruptive influence and he'll wreck the touchy-feely camaraderie of the dressing room with his wicked ways

We'll see eh?

What I do know is that the atmosphere around Hibs was all wrong for years. Players that weren't good enough, fit enough, or brave enough. Things only started to turn around after we got relegated.

Stokes scored aplenty last time around but I also associate him with the start of our decline. And he's done nothing this season.

Obviously I hope it all works out for the best but I'm not getting giddy yet.

[PatHead]

We'll see eh?

What I do know is that the atmosphere around Hibs was all wrong for years. Players that weren't good enough, fit enough, or brave enough. Things only started to turn around after we got relegated.

Stokes scored aplenty last time around but I also associate him with the start of our decline. And he's done nothing this season.

Obviously I hope it all works out for the best but I'm not getting giddy yet.

I'm getting giddy!

[J-C]

...but but but...he's a disruptive influence and he'll wreck the touchy-feely camaraderie of the dressing room with his wicked ways


He was the last time he was here due to Yogi turning a blind eye to his gambling and borrowing, he won't get away with that with Stubbs and hopefully he's grown up a bit since then, we need a players of his calibre right now.

[Ozyhibby]

We'll see eh?

What I do know is that the atmosphere around Hibs was all wrong for years. Players that weren't good enough, fit enough, or brave enough. Things only started to turn around after we got relegated.

Stokes scored aplenty last time around but I also associate him with the start of our decline. And he's done nothing this season.

Obviously I hope it all works out for the best but I'm not getting giddy yet.

I associate his departure with our decline.


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[Stevie Reid]

I'm sure Liverpool would take Luis Suarez back in a second.

[shetlandhibee]

:top marks:agree:
I associate his departure with our decline.


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[snooky]

Silly season is on us again

Celtic also want first refusal on Jason Cummings as part of the Stokes deal. Hibs told them it would cost them 850,000 - 1M and no less.

Absolutely love some of these Twitter accounts

We could do a swap. Jase for another of their forwards.
Now, which one would we pick? Hmmmmmmm.

[Callum_62]

I associate his departure with our decline.


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:agree:

If we kept the disruptive influence of Stokes, I dont think we would ever have been relegated

I hope we sign him, and I hope his hearts in it - if so -great signing

If not - well, we send him back

win win isnt it?

[Hibiza]

He was the last time he was here due to Yogi turning a blind eye to his gambling and borrowing, he won't get away with that with Stubbs and hopefully he's grown up a bit since then, we need a players of his calibre right now.
How is that a fact ?

[silverhibee]

I associate his departure with our decline.


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Who's decision was it to get rid of him.

[J-C]

How is that a fact ?


Fact because I and many many other regular posters on here have verified what he got up to when he was last here, he was a bad influence in the dressing room, if he comes it's now up to Stubbs to make sure he doesn't start his nonsense again.

[iwasthere1972]

Who's decision was it to get rid of him.

It could have had something to do with the £1.2 million that we are reported to have got for him.

I would be glad to have him back. After all it's only a loan.

All for goals and glory.

[Ozyhibby]

His goals fired us to 4th in the premier league. We could do with having more of that type of bad influence around the place.


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[Dashing Bob S]

His goals fired us to 4th in the premier league. We could do with having more of that type of bad influence around the place.


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You could cut off one of Stokes' legs and he'd still end up top scorer in that division.

We'd finally start to make a dent in the Huns goal difference in the games against teams in the bottom half of the table.

[KWJ]

I think the baggage far outweighs the potential good.

He had a difficult enough time at Hibs before off the pitch and since then the story of his dad's pub, attending the funeral for his IRA friend and his tweets have made him somebody I don't want to cheer for.

If he'd come out, share his story and explain these things then maybe I'd reconsider but while he remains silent then he's not somebody I want associated with Hibs.

Besides, I wanna see King Dom and Jase rip it up.

[Forza Fred]

I think the baggage far outweighs the potential good.

He had a difficult enough time at Hibs before off the pitch and since then the story of his dad's pub, attending the funeral for his IRA friend and his tweets have made him somebody I don't want to cheer for.

If he'd come out, share his story and explain these things then maybe I'd reconsider but while he remains silent then he's not somebody I want associated with Hibs.

Besides, I wanna see King Dom and Jase rip it up.

I will happily jettison his baggage and cheer loudly for him if he scores goals and contributes to our success.

Forgiveness is not jut the Lord's you know.

We NEED goals....he is a proven supplier of said commodity.

[GreenLake]

I wonder if the yams will froth a bit if Stokes comes back. He is likely to draw admiration and deep respect from them underneath but hideous vile contempt fired out publicly. Top that off with a potential huge rake in from the future sale of Cummings, a player they ditched and it could be a well deserved gonad blootering for the maroon invertebrates.

[AlbertK86]

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Spot on

Finished 4th due to his goals

Sold at last minute of the next window.

Not replaced

Freefall

Yep he was perhaps not an angel but we were a far better team when he was in our line up

[marinello59]

I think the baggage far outweighs the potential good.

He had a difficult enough time at Hibs before off the pitch and since then the story of his dad's pub, attending the funeral for his IRA friend and his tweets have made him somebody I don't want to cheer for.

If he'd come out, share his story and explain these things then maybe I'd reconsider but while he remains silent then he's not somebody I want associated with Hibs.

Besides, I wanna see King Dom and Jase rip it up.

If he comes back and scores goals for us then most people will not give a damn about his so called baggage. I'd love to see this happen.

[green day]

If he comes back and scores goals for us then most people will not give a damn about his so called baggage. I'd love to see this happen.

Nail on head.

[Since90+2]

Here is my take on things:

JC will be sold to Derby in this window but loaned back to us for the rest of the season. Some of the money will then be used to bring in Stokes (and cover a portion of his wages) until the end of the season.

Sound good?

[ColintonHibs]

Here is my take on things:

JC will be sold to Derby in this window but loaned back to us for the rest of the season. Some of the money will then be used to bring in Stokes (and cover a portion of his wages) until the end of the season.

Sound good?


Sounds awful we need to hold on to our best players

[Beefster]

Here is my take on things:

JC will be sold to Derby in this window but loaned back to us for the rest of the season. Some of the money will then be used to bring in Stokes (and cover a portion of his wages) until the end of the season.

Sound good?

Sounds more like you made something up and decided to share it with some strangers.

[CB_NO3]

Here is my take on things:

JC will be sold to Derby in this window but loaned back to us for the rest of the season. Some of the money will then be used to bring in Stokes (and cover a portion of his wages) until the end of the season.

Sound good?
Not heard anything about Derby and Cummings? Surely the 300k we are going to make between the two Tynecastle games will cover a good bit of Stokes wages?

[Since90+2]

Sounds more like you made something up and decided to share it with some strangers.

Hence why I said my take on things. Not claiming to be in the know.

You really need to lighten up.

[Pretty Boy]

Who's decision was it to get rid of him.

According to Yogi at the AGM after Stokes departure it was 'a footballing decision'.

[Beefster]

Hence why I said my take on things. Not claiming to be in the know.

You really need to lighten up.

Nowt to do with needing to lighten up. I thought you were soliciting opinions on your fictional scenario.

I was just pointing out that your post no more grounded in reality than if I had posted Barca were going to sign him tomorrow and loan him back to us for the next three years.

[mjhibby]

How much do we think we will pay for 5 months. It would probably involve hibs paying a percentage of his wages and if it was half,which seems to be the norm, then we are looking at around £110,000 in wages which will only make a dent in money from the two games at the wongadome. Doubt money is the issue it's more to do with where he wants to go and of course if delilah and the other jc are happy with his choice. Collins keeps emphasising how Scottish football needs sevco promoted and letting us get stokes on loan would seriously jeopardise this. Ill believe he's coming when he's paraded and not before though. Plenty of time for it to go Pete tong as they say.

[SaulGoodman]

Nowt to do with needing to lighten up. I thought you were soliciting opinions on your fictional scenario.

I was just pointing out that your post no more grounded in reality than if I had posted Barca were going to sign him tomorrow and loan him back to us for the next three years.

He was just asking for people opinions on what he think might happen, christ.

[Since90+2]

Nowt to do with needing to lighten up. I thought you were soliciting opinions on your fictional scenario.

I was just pointing out that your post no more grounded in reality than if I had posted Barca were going to sign him tomorrow and loan him back to us for the next three years.

There are almost 700 posts between this thread and the Cummings thread, with people speculating what / could / should happen in respect of both players. It's all conjecture and what the forum is for.

So Cummings going to Derby and being loaned back is no more realistic than him going to Barca and being loaned back? Hmmm reality?

[mjhibby]

BTW I would have thought we will earn more than £300,000 from the two games at the pubs. Money from TV will be at least £120,000 and more if sky cover the Derby.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Come on hibs, get it completed

America can get 10 sailors out of Iran quicker :greengrin

[flash]

No idea if it will happen or not but the stuff yesterday suggesting it was a done deal simply aren't true.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Yogi saying in news that he wants him at caley and would give him a kick up the arse....i like yogi but he is a blethering erse at times lol

[Pretty Boy]

No idea if it will happen or not but the stuff yesterday suggesting it was a done deal simply aren't true.

Yep.

Facebook & Twitter groups etc junping the gun trying to look like they have inside info.

[hibbypostie]

Yep.

Facebook & Twitter groups etc junping the gun trying to look like they have inside info.


yep facebook and twitter nobody on here even discussed the possibility lol