Sean Mackie

[Brightside]

This is in the public domain now... Hearts were expecting to sing Sean Mackie from Raith this week. Pre-contract. 17yo LB. Hibs have jumped in and offered him a 4year deal. If he chooses Hibs there will be some major face saving required at the bus shelter.

[hibbysam]

This is in the public domain now... Hearts were expecting to sing Sean Mackie from Raith this week. Pre-contract. 17yo LB. Hibs have jumped in and offered him a 4year deal. If he chooses Hibs there will be some major face saving required at the bus shelter.

Would be a great move for the laddie, stays 2 minutes from East Mains and by all accounts, a very talented Left Back with a bright future.

[Brightside]

Would be a great move for the laddie, stays 2 minutes from East Mains and by all accounts, a very talented Left Back with a bright future.

Our only negative is we let him go at 13/14 as we didn't think he was good enough. May pray on his mind.

[Hibernian Verse]

Our only negative is we let him go at 13/14 as we didn't think he was good enough. May pray on his mind.

The club has come a long way in 3/4 years. If he can't see that the future is Green & White then he may be better off at the Jambos!

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Only been in Raith senior squad since June, not the most loyal is he?

[Brightside]

Only been in Raith senior squad since June, not the most loyal is he?

He's 17!! He was in the Fife performance squad for the last few years. Are you thinking a 17yo shouldnt be looking to move to bigger teams?

[Big_Franck]

No idea how good he is but if he wants to play football he should sign for us. If he wants to lump long balls forward every week he'll be well suited to them.

[tomhorn]

Good Tranent laddie and a very nice chap too. Wid hate to see him in maroon so I hope he does the right thing.

[hibbysam]

Only been in Raith senior squad since June, not the most loyal is he?

He's a 17 year old boy, who doesn't drive and is having to trek to and from Kirkcaldy day in day out. Not easy. If you then get offered to go to a bigger team, probably more cash, and about 200 yards from your front door, IMO it would be a no brainer.

[The_Horde]

Is he a hibby?

[Brightside]

Is he a hibby?

His family are all rangers fans

[MB62]

His family are all rangers fans

These things are irrelevant IMO. Obviously it is good if the person concerned supports the team he is playing for but really, it doesn't matter a jot what team he supports as long as he is good enough.

[Carheenlea]

Is he a hibby?


His family are all rangers fans




These things are irrelevant IMO. Obviously it is good if the person concerned supports the team he is playing for but really, it doesn't matter a jot what team he supports as long as he is good enough.

Let`s be honest - There will have been a collective sagging of shoulders from readers on learning that :greengrin

[The Sundance Kid]

These things are irrelevant IMO. Obviously it is good if the person concerned supports the team he is playing for but really, it doesn't matter a jot what team he supports as long as he is good enough.

Think the current Hibs squad is a perfect example of this. Rarely have I seen a Hibs squad as committed and passionate towards the club as the current one yet off the top of my head can only think of Paul Hanlon, Darren McGregor and Kevin Thomson as being boyhood Hibs fans

[Winston Ingram]

He's a Hun. Hearts have offered 3 yrs, us 4. Was shown round ER on Sun.

[ancient hibee]

Is he a hibby?


Who cares?

[Golden Bear]

Who cares?

Exactly.

[Billychaotic182]

Who cares?

I think what he might be hinting at is that if he is a hibs fan he is far more likely to sign for us rather than them.

[JimBHibees]

Hopefully the Stubbs factor of developing young players recently will help. Also if he watched the recent derbies there was only one team trying to play football the right way which IMO he should take into account.

[Winston Ingram]

I think what he might be hinting at is that if he is a hibs fan he is far more likely to sign for us rather than them.

He's not. He and his family are fully fledged Sevconians:agree:

[Danderhall Hibs]

Only been in Raith senior squad since June, not the most loyal is he?

Doesn't sound like we were when he was younger either. If you get knocked like that and see that clubs don't have loyalty I'd imagine your mentality would be affected and change.

[Wilson]

He's not. He and his family are fully fledged Sevconians:agree:

It's nice of them all to support a new venture instead of one of Scotland's more established teams.

[Brooster]

Good Tranent laddie and a very nice chap too. Wid hate to see him in maroon so I hope he does the right thing.

Are you sure he is from Tranent?

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Think the current Hibs squad is a perfect example of this. Rarely have I seen a Hibs squad as committed and passionate towards the club as the current one yet off the top of my head can only think of Paul Hanlon, Darren McGregor and Kevin Thomson as being boyhood Hibs fans

Something that always got me about the term Boyhood fans / boyhood heroes - did they grow out of it?

[J-C]

Something that always got me about the term Boyhood fans / boyhood heroes - did they grow out of it?


Some do when they play for a team for a long time, players like Stevenson ( Raith ) Carragher ( Everton ) Robertson ( Hibs allegedly )

[hibbysam]

Are you sure he is from Tranent?

I wouldn't be too sure!

[hibs0666]

Some do when they play for a team for a long time, players like Stevenson ( Raith ) Carragher ( Everton ) Robertson ( Hibs allegedly )

Aye but there are exceptions - like Billy Broon - who always retained his affection for the Hibees, and just couldn't stop himself showing it. :stirrer:

[Alex Trager]

Aye but there are exceptions - like Billy Broon - who always retained his affection for the Hibees, and just couldn't stop himself showing it. :stirrer:

You can see similarities between him and Cumzings actually- in terms of the way he shows his affections for hearts ;)

[hibs0666]

You can see similarities between him and Cumzings actually- in terms of the way he shows his affections for hearts ;)

Exactly I'm just glad I'm not the only one that has spotted it. 😋

[PHEONIXHIBS]

Sorry if already posted but seems the lad has opted for us ! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-set-hold-hearts-seal-7430493#wX6QoyOIkyrHCzcI.97

[Ozyhibby]

I take it that means that the full back for the development team (Crane or Dunsmore?) has not progressed the way we expected?


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[Thecat23]

I take it that means that the full back for the development team (Crane or Dunsmore?) has not progressed the way we expected?


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I wouldn't say that. It just shows Hibs are snapping up promising young players to keep improving our youth squad and competition for places in it.

[eastmainsmsh]

Young Mackie is from Elphinstone cracking player

[MB62]

Sorry if already posted but seems the lad has opted for us ! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hibs-set-hold-hearts-seal-7430493#wX6QoyOIkyrHCzcI.97

And in another Daily Record Exclusive, it is believed today is Wednesday.

I'm in the process of checking if that's true too. :wink:

[Billy Whizz]

I take it that means that the full back for the development team (Crane or Dunsmore?) has not progressed the way we expected?


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Crane is the left full back, he's on loan at Berwick just now. Think he's a better midfielder than a left back, in my opinion

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

His family were all rangers fans

Fixed it for you ... so they have had no-one to support since 2012 - poor wee souls :greengrin

[Brooster]

Was told last night that the laddie from Peeptoun favours a move to Hibs.

[tomhorn]

Are you sure he is from Tranent?

Thought he was as he bools in Tranent. Seems he is Elphinstonian.

[Brooster]

Thought he was as he bools in Tranent. Seems he is Elphinstonian.

Yeah he is from Elphinstone which is really handy for East Mains. My oldest son spotted him at Easter Road last night.

[IWasThere2016]

Was told last night that the laddie from Peeptoun favours a move to Hibs.

Ray McKinnon says same allegedly.

[scoopyboy]

He texted one of the guys on our bus last night that he was signing for us.

[scoopyboy]

Yeah he is from Elphinstone which is really handy for East Mains. My oldest son spotted him at Easter Road last night.

Elder, unless you have one you haven't told me about. :greengrin

[Brightside]

Yep - looks like a done deal. Medical passed. A nice positive for the day. Hearts will be spewing

[JimBHibees]

Yep - looks like a done deal. Medical passed. A nice positive for the day. Hearts will be spewing

Sounds good has he been involved in Raiths first team or is this a longer term development option. Assume he couldnt play for first team this season for example?

[hibbysam]

Sounds good has he been involved in Raiths first team or is this a longer term development option. Assume he couldnt play for first team this season for example?

He isn't signing until the summer, as we are obviously outside transfer window. He has been in Raith's first team all season, but only had minimal game time, which is to be expected at 17 years old.

[Brightside]

Sounds good has he been involved in Raiths first team or is this a longer term development option. Assume he couldnt play for first team this season for example?

He has played 1 minute for the first team. It was a hugely impressive 1 minute. :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

He isn't signing until the summer, as we are obviously outside transfer window. He has been in Raith's first team all season, but only had minimal game time, which is to be expected at 17 years old.

Ok cheers. :aok:

[JimBHibees]

He has played 1 minute for the first team. It was a hugely impressive 1 minute. :greengrin

Must have been. :greengrin

[Forza Fred]

Yeah he is from Elphinstone which is really handy for East Mains. My oldest son spotted him at Easter Road last night.

Is the team I knew as Elphinstone Primrose in the early 70's
still in existence?

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Maybe part of the deal is a loan back to Raith?

[hibbysam]

Maybe part of the deal is a loan back to Raith?

Highly doubtful, wouldn't make much sense when he isn't playing for them just now. More sense getting him in, putting him in the development squad, as well as being involved in first team training to develop his footballing ability and also his strength and conditioning.

[Turkish Green]

He's a 17 year old boy, who doesn't drive and is having to trek to and from Kirkcaldy day in day out. Not easy. If you then get offered to go to a bigger team, probably more cash, and about 200 yards from your front door, IMO it would be a no brainer.

It was worse for some when Raith's youth academy trained at Bathgate Sports centre. Now it is at Queen Anne's HS in Dunfermline. ANyway, Tranent to Ormiston is a shoe-in.

[scoopyboy]

It was worse for some when Raith's youth academy trained at Bathgate Sports centre. Now it is at Queen Anne's HS in Dunfermline. ANyway, Tranent to Ormiston is a shoe-in.

Elphinstone to Ormiston is even easier.

[cabbageandribs1875]

It was worse for some when Raith's youth academy trained at Bathgate Sports centre. Now it is at Queen Anne's HS in Dunfermline. ANyway, Tranent to Ormiston is a shoe-in.


going there in 30 mins, wee shot on the treadmill :)

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Was released by us a youngster

[Iggy Pope]

Was released by us a youngster

Covered in post #3......

[GordonHFC]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.

[O'Rourke3]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.
More revisionism from the history makers. Nearly spat !my Sugar puffs out when I read that.

[Fife-Hibee]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.

Maybe no one would give them a sub of £25,000 Would you lol

[hibbysam]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.

Amusing reading that. Sean had the choice, and for a number of reason's chose Hibs.

[number9dream]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.

It's not the BBC reporting at all. It's a daily round-up of other reports from the newspapers. In this case, the Daily Record.

I'm still not clear if he's joining now (or how that could even happen) or in the summer...

[adhibs]

It's not the BBC reporting at all. It's a daily round-up of other reports from the newspapers. In this case, the Daily Record.

I'm still not clear if he's joining now (or how that could even happen) or in the summer...

Itl'l be now. No other reason for the half ywar on his conttact. Guessing youth players dont fall under same transfer restrictions?

[NadeAteMyLunch!]

I see the BBC are quoting that the puddle drinkers pulled out of signing him. What a load of bollocks.

They will have been fed that by Hearts who will be trying to save face. Unbelievably sad but they literally won't cope with the idea of anyone choosing us over them