Commons to sign

[ArmadaleHibs]

Kris commons will sign for hibs when fit

Source. STV news

[Jim44]

:thumbsup:

[HibbyAndy]

When's he going to be fit ?

[WillowbraeHibby]

Just seen it on the STV news... Good enough for me... !!! :thumbsup:

[Jim44]

When's he going to be fit ?

He said that his op wasn't serious and will be back sooner than later.

[Just Alf]

good stuff :agree:

[hfc rd]

Wonderful news if this is true! Made a big impact when he come on loan last season during winter.

Now get Stokes and a winger!

[Deansy]

Can't wait until he does this in a Hibs-jersey - THEY will go ape !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_uzO3jpocA

[keep the faith]

Will sign when fit?? I'm not at all sure about this one. He didn't seem at all fussed about playing on at the end of last season.
We will see I guess.

[Nemo]

Excited!!:hyper:hyper:hyper

[High-On-Hibs]

Will sign when fit?? I'm not at all sure about this one. He didn't seem at all fussed about playing on at the end of last season.
We will see I guess.

He won't piss about under Lennon.

[guthrie01]

Another one of Neil's Celtic pals...




:cb

[Lee Marvin]

Will be the best player at the club if we can get him fit!

Got to think it reduces the chance of Henderson however

[1van Sprou7e]

Happy with this, another goalscoring creative midfielder who has proven to be an excellent player at this level

Unfortunately I feel that this means we won't be signing Hendo :'(

[Pretty Boy]

Probably won't play every week but what a player to have about the place.

He was instrumental in a huge 6 points we gained at a tough time last season and you can't turn your nose up at match winners like that. Commons and Stokes in the next couple of days would see us pretty close to being good to go.

[Thecat23]

Kris commons will sign for hibs when fit

Source. STV news

Source was me last week 😁 They've just jumped on the bandwagon.

[Ozyhibby]

Will sign when fit?? I'm not at all sure about this one. He didn't seem at all fussed about playing on at the end of last season.
We will see I guess.

That may have been all about whether he wanted to put himself through the back operation? Now that it's done, if he gets himself fit, he is a great player.


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[Haymaker]

:hyper

[col02]

If we can get say 20 games out of him and he mentors the like of Fraser Murray then it's a very good signing imho.

[SirDavidsNapper]

So when are we looking at? January? I'd rather give the young boys a chance.

[WillowbraeHibby]

If we can get say 20 games out of him and he mentors the like of Fraser Murray then it's a very good signing imho.


I would tend to agree with this.. Lennon will know what he is doing re:Commons.

[mentalhibee]

Would be happy with this...quality player

[CapitalGreen]

So when are we looking at? January? I'd rather give the young boys a chance.

I'd rather play the strongest team available to us at the time. If the young boys are good enough they'll play.

[BlackSheep]

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1393964-kris-commons-reveals-he-is-close-to-rejoining-hibernian/

[Vault Boy]

I've never heard of this lad, but found a video:

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



:greengrin

[Jim44]

I've never heard of this lad, but found a video:

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



:greengrin

He'll have to work on his right foot, but he shows potential. Imagine what he could do in a decent team.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Having now watched his interview he actually says..if his back is ok he will play.... he's had epidurals etc though doesnt say what his condition is..... ive literally just had a microdiscectomy after 2 years of back pain so i know how bad back pain can be and how debilitating it can be......i hope he can join us but wont get my hopes up

[Big_Franck]

https://stv.tv/sport/football/1393964-kris-commons-reveals-he-is-close-to-rejoining-hibernian/

He didn't sound too confident about his injury in that interview. I've read other posters saying it was a minor operation he had, which may be the case, but from that interview it certainly doesn't sound like his injury problem is insignificant. If he's fit he'd be a great option to have, if there's a good chance he's going to be sitting in the stand taking a good wage i'd pass.

[cleanyman]

We can't take anything from that interview

I doubt Commons will ever play football again

[hibsbollah]

We can't take anything from that interview

I doubt Commons will ever play football again

I must admit I'm a bit sceptical as well. Normally a player would talk up his chances of recovery.

Henderson is the signing I'd love to see happen.

[JohnM1875]

Will be the best player at the club if we can get him fit!

Got to think it reduces the chance of Henderson however

Seen a lot of this chat recently on here. Been said about Dylan and now Commons.

Are folk forgetting we have John McGinn. He's been outstanding the few games I've seen him this pre-season and was by a mile best player on the park against Sunderland!

Don't get me wrong. Commons of a good few year ago is better than McGinn. But I wouldn't say he is now.

Not singling you out by the way! Seen a few folk saying this.

[Leith Green]

So what do Hibs do .. Wait and see if he may get better? Id rather we looked at other options to be honest . as good a player as he is , we cant just sit and wait to see if he fancies it or not

[Scouse Hibee]

Commons was a good player, whether he can still produce the goods and recover fully his fitness is probably a factor that only time will tell.

[Jim44]

Well that's the Commons good news well flattened. Fair enough the guy is not fit and available at the moment but it's satisfying to hear that there is a possibility he could be reunited with us some time in the not too distant future. I don't think this will stop Lennon getting in the right players in due course.

[mjhibby]

I must admit I'm a bit sceptical as well. Normally a player would talk up his chances of recovery.

Henderson is the signing I'd love to see happen.

I think hes been honest and realistic. He's had issues with his back and will try to get fit again. Should all go well then he will sign for us. Seems straightforward enough to me. Were probably looking at maybe 5 or 6 games into the league season( mid September) before he would near the first team. It's nonsense to suggest a 95% fit commons wouldn't be anything less than a cracking signing and a great influence on the younger players. If we initially sign him as a coach then if he gets fit sign him as a player. If he were to have a clear run from injuries then we would have a guy who would certainly enhance the squad. Even if he was playing small parts in games to begin with he can influence games. The spl isn't of a quality that outside celtic he wouldn't enhance a team.

[hfc rd]

I think hes been honest and realistic. He's had issues with his back and will try to get fit again. Should all go well then he will sign for us. Seems straightforward enough to me. Were probably looking at maybe 5 or 6 games into the league season( mid September) before he would near the first team. It's nonsense to suggest a 95% fit commons wouldn't be anything less than a cracking signing and a great influence on the younger players. If we initially sign him as a coach then if he gets fit sign him as a player. If he were to have a clear run from injuries then we would have a guy who would certainly enhance the squad. Even if he was playing small parts in games to begin with he can influence games. The spl isn't of a quality that outside celtic he wouldn't enhance a team.



Exactly this. Couldn't agree more!

[Forthview]

I think hes been honest and realistic. He's had issues with his back and will try to get fit again. Should all go well then he will sign for us. Seems straightforward enough to me. Were probably looking at maybe 5 or 6 games into the league season( mid September) before he would near the first team. It's nonsense to suggest a 95% fit commons wouldn't be anything less than a cracking signing and a great influence on the younger players. If we initially sign him as a coach then if he gets fit sign him as a player. If he were to have a clear run from injuries then we would have a guy who would certainly enhance the squad. Even if he was playing small parts in games to begin with he can influence games. The spl isn't of a quality that outside celtic he wouldn't enhance a team.

Spot on.

[147lothian]

Put quite simply, good football players win you football matches, Kris Commons showed, in the small amount of time that he was here last season that he is a quality football player, I also think he's an honest guy who wouldn't piss anyone about, so for me its a total no brainer, I would take him back in a heart beat

[TelaStella]

This is brilliant news I think many forget just how good an inform and fit commons can be. Wouldn't be unfair to assume this can only help the Stokes situation as well given the ex celtic connection


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[Viva_Palmeiras]

We can't take anything from that interview

I doubt Commons will ever play football again

Why even bother with the interview and why STV big it up?

[Joe6-2]

I feel his injury fairly bad, that Hibs are his choice, but! he might never get the health and fitness required back.
I really hope this isn't the case

[lyonhibs]

Commons saying he'll play for us when he's back to full fitness seems to me a bit like me saying I'll play for Hibs when I'm a Pulitzer prize winning writer.

Both could technically happen but.............

Hope I'm wrong though

[greenlex]

Commons saying he'll play for us when he's back to full fitness seems to me a bit like me saying I'll play for Hibs when I'm a Pulitzer prize winning writer.

Both could technically happen but.............

Hope I'm wrong though
No it's not.

[hibsbollah]

I think hes been honest and realistic. He's had issues with his back and will try to get fit again. Should all go well then he will sign for us. Seems straightforward enough to me. Were probably looking at maybe 5 or 6 games into the league season( mid September) before he would near the first team. It's nonsense to suggest a 95% fit commons wouldn't be anything less than a cracking signing and a great influence on the younger players. If we initially sign him as a coach then if he gets fit sign him as a player. If he were to have a clear run from injuries then we would have a guy who would certainly enhance the squad. Even if he was playing small parts in games to begin with he can influence games. The spl isn't of a quality that outside celtic he wouldn't enhance a team.

I dont argue with any of that really. Im not accusing him of dishonesty, and I think a 95% fit Commons would be a great asset. I just doubt whether he's actually going to make anything more than the occasional cameo appearance in reality, based on his recent problems.

[WhileTheChief..]

Commons saying he'll play for us when he's back to full fitness seems to me a bit like me saying I'll play for Hibs when I'm a Pulitzer prize winning writer.

Both could technically happen but.............

Hope I'm wrong though

Aye, if you had previously written some best sellers, took a break and were back with a new novel.

If not, then naw!

[andybev1]

Aye, if you had previously written some best sellers, took a break and were back with a new novel.

If not, then naw!

AAAAAnd could play like commons...

[ALF TUPPER]

Commons going under the knife soon to try and sort his back problem. If he joins us he might need a fair bit of time to heal, get fit, lose weight and get assessed and get match fit. 🤔

[Heisenberg]

Commons going under the knife soon to try and sort his back problem. If he joins us he might need a fair bit of time to heal, get fit, lose weight and get assessed and get match fit. 🤔

He's already had the operation. He doesn't sound convinced that he's going to play again.

[superfurryhibby]

Commons has been on Radio Scotland for the past half hour or so. He has resumed training and i saying he is very keen to get back playing. He said that the OP has a six- none week rcovery window and he is three weeks in.

Spoke about Lennon and Hibs very positively and more or less said he will be at Hibs if he can get fit enough to play. He spunds driven to make it back into football. Good luck with that, a fit Commons would be a massive bonus.

[Col2]

Commons has been on Radio Scotland for the past half hour or so. He has resumed training and i saying he is very keen to get back playing. He said that the OP has a six- none week rcovery window and he is three weeks in.

Spoke about Lennon and Hibs very positively and more or less said he will be at Hibs if he can get fit enough to play. He spunds driven to make it back into football. Good luck with that, a fit Commons would be a massive bonus.

Great to hear and IF he gets fit he is one of the most influential player in Scotland. Just like Stokes can be on his game. Just like McGinn can be when compared to other midfielders and just like Ambrose can be when focussed.

So based on this update then sounds like he is 3 weeks away from training (mid Aug) and possibly fit by end of Aug. Might be good for us by 4th/5th game in.

A real game changer if we get him and if he can get fit. Goals and assists are up with the best.

[superfurryhibby]

Great to hear and IF he gets fit he is one of the most influential player in Scotland. Just like Stokes can be in his game. Just like McGinn can be when compared to other midfielders and just like Ambrose can be when focussed.

So based on this update then sounds like he is 3 weeks away from training (mid Aug) and possibly fit by end of Aug. Might be good for us by 4th/5th game in.

He hasn't given too much a clue as to the level of training he's doing so far, but he did say he was really keen to get back. He still on just now, tune in. He sounds like a good lad, some anecdotes about his career.

[Col2]

He hasn't given too much a clue as to the level of training he's doing so far, but he did say he was really keen to get back. He still on just now, tune in. He sounds like a good lad, some anecdotes about his career.

Listening now but missed earlier bit. Sounds up for it and references Lennon and Parker all the time. No brainer he will sign.

[21.05.2016]

I think hes been honest and realistic. He's had issues with his back and will try to get fit again. Should all go well then he will sign for us. Seems straightforward enough to me. Were probably looking at maybe 5 or 6 games into the league season( mid September) before he would near the first team. It's nonsense to suggest a 95% fit commons wouldn't be anything less than a cracking signing and a great influence on the younger players. If we initially sign him as a coach then if he gets fit sign him as a player. If he were to have a clear run from injuries then we would have a guy who would certainly enhance the squad. Even if he was playing small parts in games to begin with he can influence games. The spl isn't of a quality that outside celtic he wouldn't enhance a team.

Oh haven't you heard, the good folks over on keekback reckon that "even a fully fit Commons wouldn't get into the hearts side". :rolleyes:

[Col2]

Just confirmed he has spoken to Lennon who is very keen for him to join subject to wages etc. He is keen to join but will only carry on playing if he is fit enough and can help us be successful and win silverware!!

If he isn't fit he doesn't want to hang around and would rather hang up boots.

Sounds as genuine and open as you can get and isn't doing what many would do by hedging bets.

[makaveli1875]

Oh haven't you heard, the good folks over on keekback reckon that "even a fully fit Commons wouldn't get into the hearts side". :rolleyes:

Of course he wouldnt , Commons is a footballer hertz only sign cloggers and huddys :greengrin

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

No doubt Commons is a quality player but I can't help but feel that there are too many ifs and ands and they seem to be pointed at his needs and wants. If NL has identified that this type of player is needed then we should make a signing now and one who will stand up to a full season.

[EastCalderHibby]

Oh haven't you heard, the good folks over on keekback reckon that "even a fully fit Commons wouldn't get into the hearts side". :rolleyes:

Sorry never heard such folks .certainly not on that cesspit .football wise they wouldn't know what a football player is, end of
:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

[Ardenttwo]

I feel his injury fairly bad, that Hibs are his choice, but! he might never get the health and fitness required back.
I really hope this isn't the case


Dont want to rain on anyone's parade but my daughter has had the same operation on her back and is still in a lot of pain some days and has been told this is common and will be the situation for the rest of her life. Just look at Toger Woods with the same problem. I sincerly hope it's not the case with Commons but it's definitely a concern

[proud_and_green]

I think a day of positivity should be imposed on Hibs.Net

A minimum of 'glass half full' positive posts required with no 'glass half empty' negative posts allowed.

A day where everyone looked on the bright side of things with no brickbats being chucked about willy nilly.

It would be interesting to see how the day went.

PS, I am aware that this post is in its own right a bit negative! Sorry!

[GlesgaeHibby]

Commons has been on Radio Scotland for the past half hour or so. He has resumed training and i saying he is very keen to get back playing. He said that the OP has a six- none week rcovery window and he is three weeks in.

Spoke about Lennon and Hibs very positively and more or less said he will be at Hibs if he can get fit enough to play. He spunds driven to make it back into football. Good luck with that, a fit Commons would be a massive bonus.

He'll be fit again before Hertz new stand is built.

[superfurryhibby]

Dont want to rain on anyone's parade but my daughter has had the same operation on her back and is still in a lot of pain some days and has been told this is common and will be the situation for the rest of her life. Just look at Toger Woods with the same problem. I sincerly hope it's not the case with Commons but it's definitely a concern

What was the operation Commons had? Not sure how that compares to the one Woods had, quite different use of the back from football to golf though.

Just in case you are really worried about being a discouraging black cloud on the horizon, I don't think anyone's getting too worked up by Commons, but we all know he could contribute to the development of this team with the talents he has at his disposal. Most of us wouldn't be pinning our hopes so if he does make it then it's a bonus. Good luck to the guy, sounds like a decent bloke from his interview.

[pedroorange1875]

Dont want to rain on anyone's parade but my daughter has had the same operation on her back and is still in a lot of pain some days and has been told this is common and will be the situation for the rest of her life. Just look at Toger Woods with the same problem. I sincerly hope it's not the case with Commons but it's definitely a concern

That was his ultimate downfall, nothing to do with his back :wink:

[Golden Bear]

That was his ultimate downfall, nothing to do with his back :wink:

😁

[Ozyhibby]

He'll be fit again before Hertz new stand is built.

January window then?


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[Eyrie]

I think a day of positivity should be imposed on Hibs.Net

A minimum of 'glass half full' positive posts required with no 'glass half empty' negative posts allowed.

A day where everyone looked on the bright side of things with no brickbats being chucked about willy nilly.

It would be interesting to see how the day went.

PS, I am aware that this post is in its own right a bit negative! Sorry!

I think it would be extremely dull. Every time that you checked in you'd find that there had still not been any new posts since the previous day. And then the server would crash immediately the twenty four hours were up and normal posting was resumed :wink:

[Keith_M]

I think a day of positivity should be imposed on Hibs.Net

A minimum of 'glass half full' positive posts required with no 'glass half empty' negative posts allowed.

A day where everyone looked on the bright side of things with no brickbats being chucked about willy nilly.

It would be interesting to see how the day went.

PS, I am aware that this post is in its own right a bit negative! Sorry!


This would about sum up DotNet for that day...



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[JeMeSouviens]

From the pics of the scar and 9 weeks recovery, sounds like a microdiscectomy.

[Billy Whizz]

From the pics of the scar and 9 weeks recovery, sounds like a microdiscectomy.

Sorry when did he have the op?

[Nitten Hibee]

I had a microdiscectomy done in October last year now granted I am no athlete but I was told to wait at least 3 months before playing 5s ect 6 months for heavy weights ect.

I will be chuffed If Kris signs but knowing fine well how much this issue can hold you back I wont be getting my hopes too high.

[Souter96Mac]

Wage depending, I think it'd be useful having him around the club as a coach anyway. If he can play even better, but I think his influence on our younger players would be vital.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

I had a microdiscectomy done in October last year now granted I am no athlete but I was told to wait at least 3 months before playing 5s ect 6 months for heavy weights ect.

I will be chuffed If Kris signs but knowing fine well how much this issue can hold you back I wont be getting my hopes too high.

How long did u have off work

[Nitten Hibee]

How long did u have off work

12 weeks the OH dept at my work insisted I stay off due to the physical nature of my job. I would hazard a guess Kris will get much better aftercare, physio ect than the standard NHS stuff I received though

[jgl07]

Dont want to rain on anyone's parade but my daughter has had the same operation on her back and is still in a lot of pain some days and has been told this is common and will be the situation for the rest of her life. Just look at Toger Woods with the same problem. I sincerly hope it's not the case with Commons but it's definitely a concern

I am intrigued about Todger Woods.

I know he has a reputation for putting it about a bit but...

[Crazyhorse]

I am intrigued about Todger Woods.

I know he has a reputation for putting it about a bit but...

Don't ... you'll hijack the thread with dodgy puns about 'holes'...

[Speedway]

I am intrigued about Todger Woods.

I know he has a reputation for putting it about a bit but...

Apparently got caught in a bit of rough.

[KWJ]

The wages depending bit that he mentioned on Radio Scotland is what has me more concerned than even his back.

If they are a large factor then he could still be off to another club.

Hopefully his family living in Scotland, his relationship with NL and GP along with his experience last season is enough to keep him here. He seems honest enough about his intentions so perhaps if the contract was heavily weighted towards appearances and bonuses we'd be able to get into his ballpark.

[The_Horde]

Don't ... you'll hijack the thread with dodgy puns about 'holes'...

Agreed. Putting that on here was a bad move.

[Springbank]

The wages depending bit that he mentioned on Radio Scotland is what has me more concerned than even his back. .

He would have been on a fair wedge at Celtic

[JeMeSouviens]

Don't ... you'll hijack the thread with dodgy puns about 'holes'...

http://manapop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/its-a-trap.jpg

[MKHIBEE]

Don't ... you'll hijack the thread with dodgy puns about 'holes'...

or shafts

[blackpoolhibs]

When he was last here, he did chip in with some very important goals.

[snooky]

Apparently got caught in a bit of rough.

Does he replace divets when he plays with a Brazilian? That is the question.

[JeMeSouviens]

You'd go a fair way to find puns as bad as hibs.net!

[CockneyRebel]

Agreed. Putting that on here was a bad move.

We've still got some other irons in the fire though.

[Mikers110]

You'd go a fair way to find puns as bad as hibs.net!

Sure I heard Sunshine on Speith being sung yesterday

[Silversand]

Hoping we can drive this deal through & that Hibs fans idle chat don't bunker the deal.

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[Jonnyboy]

Starting to ⛳️ with all these puns 👍

[JeMeSouviens]

Meanwhile, Commons has refused to rule out a return to Easter Road where he enjoyed a successful loan spell last season under Neil Lennon.

He added: “A lot of people know that me and Neil really get on. But not only that, I really enjoyed my time at Hibs. It’s a good time to be a part of the league.

“I said on a station the other day that, you know, it is in the pipeline.

“I think what they’re doing at the minute, along with the likes of Hearts and Aberdeen, they’re really investing in this league and investing in players to make them better and try to bridge the gap between them and Celtic.”

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ris-commons-says-former-celtic-10856451

[Eyrie]

You'd go a fair way to find puns as bad as hibs.net!

We should form our own club.

But no cardigans, Rovers or 3pm tee times on a Saturday.

[OsloHibs]

He was good a few years back. But we need a regular scorer, the other night proved that. Hope we get someone soon.